BestCoast Outfitters, a kayak and paddle board store in downtown Victoria, is running an End of Season Event from August 27th to September 3rd. The primary goal for this event is to create a platform for kayak and paddling enthusiasts to dig into various types of paddling, connect with like-minded people in the community, and […]
SWAN SONG offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the renowned National Ballet of Canada, led by ballet luminary Karen Kain. The documentary, recognized as a must-watch at TIFF, delves into the passion and dedication as Kain directs a significant production of Swan Lake marking her farewell after a longstanding affiliation with the company. It showcases artists […]
Join lecturer Spencer W. Stuart as he delves into Potter’s lesser-known involvement with the study of mycology through scientific illustration as well as writing. Now housed in the Armitt Museum in England and Perth Museum in Scotland, these beautifully executed and famously accurate watercolours continue to serve as reference to both amateur and expert mycologists […]
Passion and Performance Presents – Haunted Mansion This Halloween Passion and Performance Arts Inc. is bringing you into our Haunted Mansion, an immersive horror experience. Join us on October 28th at the Crystal Garden for this terrifying event. Passion and Performance’s annual themed parties are one of our most sought after events in Victoria, and […]
Join Munro’s Books in celebrating the launch of Dr. Jen Gunter’s newest book, Blood: The Science, Medicine, and Mythology of Menstruation. We’ll present Dr. Gunter in conversation with UVic Gender Studies Professor Dr. Thea Cacchioni, followed by a Q&A with the audience (no requests for medical advice, please) and a book signing! Blood, The galvanizing […]
Please join Munro’s Books in celebrating the launch of the Best Canadian Poetry in English 2024! Local poet Yvonne Blomer will host a reading by five of this year’s local poets included in the collection: Nicholas Bradley, Kayla Czaga, Hilary Clark, Anna Moore, and Joanna Streetly. Praise for the book includes: “Buy it, or borrow […]
Join Munro’s Books in celebrating the launches of new books by two talented local writers!! “I feel like the crud / I accidentally touch sometimes, whatever it is / that collects under cushions on my couch,” writes Kayla Czaga in her third collection, Midway, an exploration of grief in all its manifestations. In her search […]
On Saturday, April 27th, celebrate Canadian Independent Bookstore Day with Munro’s Books!!! On Saturday, April 27, readers across the country will have the opportunity to support local independent bookshops by participating in Canadian Independent Bookstore Day (CIBD). With more than 150 participating shops expected, CIBD is an annual cultural celebration and an opportunity for book […]
Join Munro’s Books on May 10th to meet Emma Fitzgerald, author of Hand Drawn Victoria: An Illustrated Tour in and Around BC’s Capital City!! For locals and visitors alike, these sketches and stories highlight both the historic monuments and everyday moments that make Victoria shine. You never know quite what you’ll come across in British […]