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SUMMARY:Notes of Pride
DESCRIPTION:This concert was originally scheduled for June 25th but was postponed due to rain. \nCelebrate queer talent at our first FREE concert of the summer! This unofficial warm-up for the Pride Festival will take place in small but beautiful Cridge Park (beside the lawn bowling club at Blanshard Street and Belleville Street). \nThe concert will feature live\, bicycle-powered music by Zofah and Finley Rose\, and poetry by Wilder Simpson (performer bios below). Invite your friends\, grab a blanket or a lawn chair\, and bring along a picnic! \nThe event will take place on the homelands of the Lekwungen People. \nAccessibility details: The event will take place on the grass in Cridge Park. There are paved pathways that provide access to the park and there are accessible parking spots behind the Church of our Lord\, which can be accessed from Humboldt just west of Blanshard. If you have questions or concerns about accessibility at the event\, please contact us at engage@victoriadra.ca. \nWe encourage those who are able to walk\, cycle or take public transit to the event. The closest bus stops are on the north side of Belleville west of Douglas and on the east side of Douglas in front of the Crystal Garden building. There is paid street parking on Humboldt between Penwell and Blanshard and paid parking in the WestPark lot at 646 Superior St. \nAbout the performers: \nZofah (she/they) is a singer-songwriter based on lək̓ʷəŋən territory. With reflective lyrics and a playful spirit\, she creates music rooted in expression and connection\, exploring themes of meaning\, belonging\, and the inner and outer landscapes that shape our lives. Beyond the stage\, Zofah offers supportive music lessons and facilitates inclusive community music spaces. \nFinley Rose (they/them) is a fiddler\, singer-songwriter\, banjo player and music teacher. Finley’s songwriting draws on the darkness and light of human experience; a soaring vocal line over a resonant violin phrase\, a heartfelt song\, intricate and intimate. Finn also delves into traditional folk material – bringing a fresh interpretation of songs from many different places. From the Appalachian mountains to Quebec to melodic Irish tunes\, they cover wide musical ground with articulate playing. Finn also performs frequently with their band Clanna Morna. \nWilder Simpson (he/him) is a poet\, an athlete\, an academic\, a creative mind\, and a presence within a large and loving family. He’s a transgender man\, and his poetry explores what it means—and how it feels—to live authentically and vulnerably in such a harsh and beautiful world.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/notes-of-pride-2/
LOCATION:Cridge Park\, 720 Belleville St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Literary,Live Performance,Music,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:i-Land Fest 2026 • Vancouver Island’s Caribbean Carnival
DESCRIPTION:July 3–5 • Ship Point\, Victoria\, BC \nGet ready for another unforgettable summer celebration as i-Land Fest returns to downtown Victoria! From July 3–5\, 2026\, Ship Point will transform into a Caribbean cultural space filled with music\, food\, dance\, and community spirit. \nWhat to Expect \n\nLive performances from local\, national\, and international artists\nCaribbean food vendors serving authentic island dishes\nCultural showcases\, workshops & interactive experiences\nA marketplace featuring artisans and small businesses\nFamily-friendly programming throughout the weekend\nCommunity vibes and island energy all festival long\n\nJoin us as we celebrate Caribbean culture\, heritage\, and community pride at one of Victoria’s most exciting summer events. \nSave the dates and meet us at Ship Point!
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/i-land-fest-2026-vancouver-islands-caribbean-carnival/
LOCATION:Ship Point Inner Harbour\, Wharf St\, Victoria\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Cultural Event,Festivals,Food & Drink,Kids & Family,Live Performance,Local Market,Music,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk Live: Saturday Morning Conversation and Connection
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Murchie’s Tea & Coffee every Saturday from 10AM–12PM for meaningful conversations\, genuine connections\, and a cozy atmosphere in the heart of downtown Victoria\, BC  \nNo pressure. No networking. No awkward small talk. \nJust great coffee and real human connection\, the kind that’s getting harder to find. \nCompletely self-guided using our table talkers\, conversation prompt cards waiting at your table to help break the ice and get things flowing naturally. After that? The conversation goes wherever it wants to. \nWhether you come solo or bring a friend\, you’ll be paired one-on-one or in a small group (max 4) with people you may never have crossed paths with otherwise. \nThink: \n– Warm drinks & great coffee in Victoria \n– Fresh perspectives & new ideas \n– Authentic\, in-person social connection \n– A slower\, more intentional Saturday morning \n– Self-guided conversation starters — no host needed \n– Murchie’s Tea & Coffee — 1110 Government St\, Victoria BC \n– 100% free \n– 19+ welcome \n– Drop in anytime 10AM–12PM \n– Stay for one chat or settle in for the morning \nIf you’ve been looking for social events in Victoria\, a way to meet new people in Victoria BC\, or just a reason to get off your phone and have a real conversation — this is it. \nOne simple conversation could completely make your week.  \nSee you Saturday  \n 
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/lets-talk-live-saturday-morning-conversation-and-connection/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:murchies tea and coffee\, 1110 government st\, Victoria\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Citizen Engagement,Community Event,Health & Wellness,Networking
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SUMMARY:Slow Strokes: A Mindful Watercolour Painting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Slow Strokes is a beginner watercolour workshop rooted in mindfulness and relaxation. We use the gentle\, fluid quality of watercolour painting as an invitation to slow down\, get out of your head\, and settle into the present moment. Think of it as a moving meditation with paint. \nI’ll guide you through the process with simple\, accessible prompts that are more about noticing than doing. There’s no right answer\, and nothing to get wrong. This is not a technical painting class\, there will be no finished product to evaluate\, and no experience required. \nIf you’ve been curious about using art therapeutically in Victoria\, or looking for a creative wellness workshop that genuinely helps you unwind\, this is a good place to start. It’s also a great option if you carry a lot of stress\, have been feeling burnt out\, or just want a quiet\, restorative evening out this summer. \nAll materials are provided. Just bring yourself. \nWhat’s included\n– All watercolour paints\, brushes\, and paper\n– Mindfulness guidance throughout the session\n– Facilitated by a professional art therapist and counsellor\n– Small group setting\, calm and welcoming studio space\n– Beginner friendly — no artistic background needed \nThis is a creative wellness workshop. It is open to all adults who are curious about mindfulness\, watercolour painting\, or creative expression for wellbeing. After purchasing your ticket you will receive a consent form and event reminders via JaneApp. If you are interested in individual art therapy or counselling in Victoria\, you can learn more at hannakaye.com.\nWhat others say about Hanna Kaye’s workshops.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/slow-strokes-a-mindful-watercolour-painting-workshop/
LOCATION:Hanna Kaye Art Therapy & Counselling @ Hey Shauna Studio\, 108\, 561 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Community Event,Crafts,Health & Wellness
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260707T203000
DTSTAMP:20260611T181122Z
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SUMMARY:Creating Climate Resilience Summer Art Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Are you a young person (18 – 30) concerned about climate change? Are you seeking a community in which to express these thoughts and feelings?\nJoin Creating Climate Resilience for a free Tuesday evening workshop series utilizing artmaking and dialogue to explore your thoughts and feelings about climate change in a supportive space. Creating Climate Resilience is a community initiative aiming to cultivate people’s emotional resilience to climate impacts through relationship building\, knowledge mobilization and art workshops.\n\n \nOver this series of four art workshops we will explore such themes as how climate change feels in our bodies\, how we can respond to ecological grief and climate anxiety\, and our visions for what a climate resilient future could look like. This is a safe space to create ‘bad art’ to process your climate emotions. No prior artmaking experience or expertise about climate change is required. Snacks and supplies provided!\n\nDates: Tuesdays June 23rd\, June 30th\, July 7th and July 14th\nTime: 6:30pm – 8:30pm\nLocation: Open Space Arts Society\, 510 Fort Street\, 2nd Floor\, Victoria BC \nWhat to bring: a water bottle and yourself. Food and all artmaking supplies are provided! \n\nPlease register by June 19th to secure your spot: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuVkEPYECea1CasLgyB_u8HMMB8Slpi8tnc5DKH9oapqaClg/viewform \n\nThis workshop series was made possible due to the financial support of the Ocean Wise Ocean Action Grant. To learn more about Ocean Wise and their work on marine conservation and climate action please visit: https://ocean.org/  \nThis event is taking place on the traditional\, unceded territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) Peoples—specifically the Songhees and Xwsepsum (Esquimalt) Nations—as well as the W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples. 
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/creating-climate-resilience-summer-art-workshop-series/2026-07-07/
LOCATION:Open Space Studio\, 750 Blanshard St\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Causes,Community Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260708T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260708T123000
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SUMMARY:A Guided Creative Collage Morning for Clarity and Reflection
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes the next step becomes clearer when you stop thinking about it and start creating instead. This isn’t about making something pretty. It’s about getting out of your head and into a creative process that can reveal what’s been hard to see or put into words.\nThis 90-minute workshop uses guided collage-making to help you slow down\, reflect on where you are\, and explore what you want your next chapter to look like. You’ll work with magazines\, images\, colour\, and text to build something personal and meaningful.\nWhat we’ll do together:\n– A grounding exercise to settle in and arrive\n– Guided creative prompts to help you reflect on where you are and where you want to go\n– Time to create your own collage piece using provided materials\n– Gentle group sharing and reflection (only what feels comfortable)\nThis workshop may be a good fit if you’re:\n– Wanting a creative\, screen-free way to spend a Wednesday morning\n– Feeling stuck or uncertain about what comes next\n– In the middle of a life change and looking for clarity\n– Curious about art therapy but looking for something low-pressure to start \nLimited to 8 participants. No art experience needed. All materials provided. Just bring yourself. Led by Hanna Kaye Verhagen\, MC\, DVATI\, BA\,CCC\, Art Therapist & Certified Canadian Counsellor. Learn more at hannakaye.com. What workshop participants have to say:”Hanna creates safe\, empowering spaces for people to feel seen and supported.” and “Hanna is welcoming\, calming\, and empowers people to embrace their creativity to benefit their mental health.” After booking you’ll receive a brief consent form via JaneApp.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/a-guided-creative-collage-morning-for-clarity-and-reflection/
LOCATION:Hanna Kaye Art Therapy & Counselling @ Hey Shauna Studio\, 108\, 561 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Health & Wellness,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260709T213000
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SUMMARY:Pride-A-Licious @ The Vicious
DESCRIPTION:Gay AF Comedy is serving Big Gay Laughs for Pride! An LGBT focused comedy variety show in a Queer owned space – Let’s get fabulous! \n\n\n\nPRIDE-A-LICIOUS @ The Vicious promises to be a night of fantastic comedy\, music and drag by Victoria’s most beloved Queer comedic performers. We’ve sold out the past three times we’ve come to town\, so don’t sleep on this! Be sure to grab your tickets in advance! \nFeaturing TikTok sensation NICO MARCHANT\, an extended stand-up set by Victoria homegrown fave JULYA VAN DER SLOOT\, and headlined by Canadian Comedy Award winner and Victoria’s prodigal gay son ROBERT WATSON (Just For Laughs Vancouver & Toronto\, OutTV\, SiriusXM)\nHosted by drag queen extraordinaire LILITH CAIN \nCome have dinner before the show! Let’s support our local Queer-owned businesses! \nThursday July 9th\, Doors 6pm / show starts 7:30pm. The Vicious Poodle\, 726 Johnson Street. Tickets $23 advance / $30 At The Door (if there’s any left) In order to increase the chances of being seated with your group please try to purchase tickets under one name. \nGay AF always puts on a great show\, grab your friends (with consent) and come join the funny!
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/pride-a-licious-the-vicious/
LOCATION:The Vicious Poodle\, 726 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1N1
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Mindful Art-Making: Open Art Studio
DESCRIPTION:Here’s what Friday night looks like: you walk into a cozy downtown studio\, art supplies already laid out on the table\, calm music playing. You pick a seat\, settle in\, and start creating. \nSome people follow a guided prompt or ask for assistance to get started. Some bring their own project. Some just doodle and see what happens. \nThis open studio runs twice a month and is designed for anyone who wants a creative\, screen-free way to start their weekend. Whether you’ve never picked up a paintbrush or you’re a practising artist looking for community\, you’re welcome here. \nWhat’s included: \n\nAll art materials (painting\, drawing\, mixed media etc.)\nOptional guided creative prompts\nA warm\, relaxed space facilitated by an Art Therapist (Hanna Verhagen\, MC\, DVATI\, BA\, CCC)\nTea and soft music\nNo art experience needed.\nSmall group – limited capacity\n\nThis is a great first step if you’re curious about using art therapeutically or just want a meaningful way to spend your Friday night. Hear what others say about these events and workshops. After booking\, you’ll receive a short consent form and event reminders via JaneApp.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/mindful-art-making-open-art-studio-7/
LOCATION:Hanna Kaye Art Therapy & Counselling @ Hey Shauna Studio\, 108\, 561 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hanna Kaye Art Therapy &amp%3B Counselling":MAILTO:info@hannakaye.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260711T120000
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk Live: Saturday Morning Conversation and Connection
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Murchie’s Tea & Coffee every Saturday from 10AM–12PM for meaningful conversations\, genuine connections\, and a cozy atmosphere in the heart of downtown Victoria\, BC  \nNo pressure. No networking. No awkward small talk. \nJust great coffee and real human connection\, the kind that’s getting harder to find. \nCompletely self-guided using our table talkers\, conversation prompt cards waiting at your table to help break the ice and get things flowing naturally. After that? The conversation goes wherever it wants to. \nWhether you come solo or bring a friend\, you’ll be paired one-on-one or in a small group (max 4) with people you may never have crossed paths with otherwise. \nThink: \n– Warm drinks & great coffee in Victoria \n– Fresh perspectives & new ideas \n– Authentic\, in-person social connection \n– A slower\, more intentional Saturday morning \n– Self-guided conversation starters — no host needed \n– Murchie’s Tea & Coffee — 1110 Government St\, Victoria BC \n– 100% free \n– 19+ welcome \n– Drop in anytime 10AM–12PM \n– Stay for one chat or settle in for the morning \nIf you’ve been looking for social events in Victoria\, a way to meet new people in Victoria BC\, or just a reason to get off your phone and have a real conversation — this is it. \nOne simple conversation could completely make your week.  \nSee you Saturday  \n 
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/lets-talk-live-saturday-morning-conversation-and-connection/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:murchies tea and coffee\, 1110 government st\, Victoria\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Citizen Engagement,Community Event,Health & Wellness,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260712T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260712T123000
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CREATED:20260605T190651Z
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SUMMARY:🌈 Victoria Pride Parade
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Victoria Pride Parade starts on Sunday\, July 12\, 2026\, at 11 AM. This large\, colourful parade—with as many as 140 entries and 80\,000+ spectators—is one of our favourite moments of the year!
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/%f0%9f%8c%88-victoria-pride-parade/
LOCATION:Downtown Victoria\, 1205 Blanshard St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 3J4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Festivals,Outdoor,Parties
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SUMMARY:SEA OF DREAMS by Karen Guilbault
DESCRIPTION:Karen Guilbault is a prolific artist who creates mixed media seascape paintings\, as well as art objects made from natural fibers such as pine needles and felted wool. \nSEA OF DREAMS features coastal landscapes in acrylic and oil\, as well as a new mini-painting series (5×5″) which includes abstract landscape vignettes and bird paintings developed from splashes of abstract paint. \nFor fiber art lovers\, there are a pine-needle baskets trimmed with felted wool\, Kelp and lichen. The centre is often a stone or clamshell decorated with a painted bird or design. Karen will also show her new felted wool “pods” which hang on the wall to hold dried flowers\, which have pine-needle basketry trim. \nGallery hours Tuesday to Sunday\, 11 am – 5 pm\nOpening reception Thursday\, July 16\, 4:30 – 7 pm \nThere will be public events on the weekends July 18\, 19\, 25\, 26 at Gage Gallery\, such as outdoor painting for all ages\, and painting demos by the artist in the courtyard. \nContact karenguilbault@hotmail.com
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/sea-of-dreams-by-karen-guilbault/
LOCATION:Gage Gallery\, 19 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260714T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260714T203000
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SUMMARY:Creating Climate Resilience Summer Art Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Are you a young person (18 – 30) concerned about climate change? Are you seeking a community in which to express these thoughts and feelings?\nJoin Creating Climate Resilience for a free Tuesday evening workshop series utilizing artmaking and dialogue to explore your thoughts and feelings about climate change in a supportive space. Creating Climate Resilience is a community initiative aiming to cultivate people’s emotional resilience to climate impacts through relationship building\, knowledge mobilization and art workshops.\n\n \nOver this series of four art workshops we will explore such themes as how climate change feels in our bodies\, how we can respond to ecological grief and climate anxiety\, and our visions for what a climate resilient future could look like. This is a safe space to create ‘bad art’ to process your climate emotions. No prior artmaking experience or expertise about climate change is required. Snacks and supplies provided!\n\nDates: Tuesdays June 23rd\, June 30th\, July 7th and July 14th\nTime: 6:30pm – 8:30pm\nLocation: Open Space Arts Society\, 510 Fort Street\, 2nd Floor\, Victoria BC \nWhat to bring: a water bottle and yourself. Food and all artmaking supplies are provided! \n\nPlease register by June 19th to secure your spot: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuVkEPYECea1CasLgyB_u8HMMB8Slpi8tnc5DKH9oapqaClg/viewform \n\nThis workshop series was made possible due to the financial support of the Ocean Wise Ocean Action Grant. To learn more about Ocean Wise and their work on marine conservation and climate action please visit: https://ocean.org/  \nThis event is taking place on the traditional\, unceded territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) Peoples—specifically the Songhees and Xwsepsum (Esquimalt) Nations—as well as the W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples. 
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/creating-climate-resilience-summer-art-workshop-series/2026-07-14/
LOCATION:Open Space Studio\, 750 Blanshard St\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Causes,Community Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260718T120000
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk Live: Saturday Morning Conversation and Connection
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Murchie’s Tea & Coffee every Saturday from 10AM–12PM for meaningful conversations\, genuine connections\, and a cozy atmosphere in the heart of downtown Victoria\, BC  \nNo pressure. No networking. No awkward small talk. \nJust great coffee and real human connection\, the kind that’s getting harder to find. \nCompletely self-guided using our table talkers\, conversation prompt cards waiting at your table to help break the ice and get things flowing naturally. After that? The conversation goes wherever it wants to. \nWhether you come solo or bring a friend\, you’ll be paired one-on-one or in a small group (max 4) with people you may never have crossed paths with otherwise. \nThink: \n– Warm drinks & great coffee in Victoria \n– Fresh perspectives & new ideas \n– Authentic\, in-person social connection \n– A slower\, more intentional Saturday morning \n– Self-guided conversation starters — no host needed \n– Murchie’s Tea & Coffee — 1110 Government St\, Victoria BC \n– 100% free \n– 19+ welcome \n– Drop in anytime 10AM–12PM \n– Stay for one chat or settle in for the morning \nIf you’ve been looking for social events in Victoria\, a way to meet new people in Victoria BC\, or just a reason to get off your phone and have a real conversation — this is it. \nOne simple conversation could completely make your week.  \nSee you Saturday  \n 
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/lets-talk-live-saturday-morning-conversation-and-connection/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:murchies tea and coffee\, 1110 government st\, Victoria\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Citizen Engagement,Community Event,Health & Wellness,Networking
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SUMMARY:F1RST: A Celebration of Indigenous Film - The Business of Fancydancing
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 18 at 4:15 PM  \nSeymour (Evan Adams)\, a celebrated poet\, returns home and into the ghosts of the stories that made him famous. Is he preserving his culture or profiting from it? This powerful\, genre-defying debut from Sherman Alexie (Spokane Tribe of the Spokane Reservation) still cuts deep 24 years later. Don’t miss the remastered retrospective screening with Sherman Alexie in attendance for a haunting\, provocative journey into identity\, memory\, and the cost of telling his people’s truth.  \n19+.  \nNot rated.  (Victoria Film Festival membership required $2 – can be purchased online or at door) \n$14.29 Plus Service Fee
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/f1rst-a-celebration-of-indigenous-film-the-business-of-fancydancing/
LOCATION:The Vic Theatre\, 808 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 2B6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film,Indigenous
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SUMMARY:Block Party
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to our Block Party! Join us on July 18th from 5-11 pm for an evening of live entertainment\, games\, food\, and fun. There’s something for everyone to enjoy. Celebrate with us and connect with your community. We can’t wait to see you there! \nJuly 18\n5-11 pm\nFree admission\n716 Johnson Street
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/block-party/
LOCATION:716 Johnson st\, 716 Johnson St\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W1N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Community Event,Educational,Food & Drink,Games,Health & Wellness,Kids & Family,Live Performance,Parties,Theatre,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260718T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260718T201500
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SUMMARY:F1RST: A Celebration of Indigenous Film - A Cree Approach
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 18 at 7:00 PM  \nMuskeg Lake Cree Nation filmmaker Tristin Greyeyes shares her journey in uncovering the story of her late grandmother\, Freda Ahenakew\, who was a trailblazer in preserving the Cree language\, eventually being named to the Order of Canada and inspiring Tristin’s journey to learn Cree. A Cree Approach won Best Feature Film at the 2026 Gender Equity in Media Festival (GEMFest) and Best BC Feature Film at the 2026 Sundar Prize Film Festival.  \n19+.  \nNot rated.  (Victoria Film Festival membership required $2 – can be purchased online or at door)  \n$14.29 Plus Service Fee 
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/f1rst-a-celebration-of-indigenous-film-a-cree-approach/
LOCATION:The Vic Theatre\, 808 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 2B6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film,Indigenous
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260719T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260719T161500
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SUMMARY:F1RST: A Celebration of Indigenous Film - Illustrated Legacies: Graveyard of the Pacific
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 19 at 3:00 PM  \nCree-Métis filmmaker Tanner Zurkoski combines live action documentary with vibrant hand-drawn animations that depict the histories told through oral storytelling traditions.  Zurkoski shares histories through interviews and archival footage\, including the 1864 confrontation between the Kingfisher trading vessel the British Royal Navy and the Ahousaht First Nation. These histories tell stories of sovereignty and resistance that will continue to live on for generations.  \n19+ \nNot rated.  (Victoria Film Festival membership required $2 – can be purchased online or at door) \n14.29 Plus Service Fee
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/f1rst-a-celebration-of-indigenous-film-illustrated-legacies-graveyard-of-the-pacific/
LOCATION:The Vic Theatre\, 808 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 2B6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film,Indigenous
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SUMMARY:F1RST: A Celebration of Indigenous Film  -  Aki
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 19 at 5:15 PM  \nDarlene Naponse shares her home\, territory\, and memories through the non-verbal documentary Aki\, set in her home community Atikameksheng Anishinawbek\, set to a beautiful soundtrack by Juno Award-nominated cellist Cris Derksen. Become entranced through the use of time-lapse\, split screens\, underwater and drone footage that shares the beauty of the land and the kinship that surrounds us.    \n19+ \nNot rated.  (Victoria Film Festival membership required $2 – can be purchased online or at door)  \n$14.29 Plus Service Fee 
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/f1rst-a-celebration-of-indigenous-film-aki/
LOCATION:The Vic Theatre\, 808 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 2B6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film,Indigenous
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk Live: Saturday Morning Conversation and Connection
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Murchie’s Tea & Coffee every Saturday from 10AM–12PM for meaningful conversations\, genuine connections\, and a cozy atmosphere in the heart of downtown Victoria\, BC  \nNo pressure. No networking. No awkward small talk. \nJust great coffee and real human connection\, the kind that’s getting harder to find. \nCompletely self-guided using our table talkers\, conversation prompt cards waiting at your table to help break the ice and get things flowing naturally. After that? The conversation goes wherever it wants to. \nWhether you come solo or bring a friend\, you’ll be paired one-on-one or in a small group (max 4) with people you may never have crossed paths with otherwise. \nThink: \n– Warm drinks & great coffee in Victoria \n– Fresh perspectives & new ideas \n– Authentic\, in-person social connection \n– A slower\, more intentional Saturday morning \n– Self-guided conversation starters — no host needed \n– Murchie’s Tea & Coffee — 1110 Government St\, Victoria BC \n– 100% free \n– 19+ welcome \n– Drop in anytime 10AM–12PM \n– Stay for one chat or settle in for the morning \nIf you’ve been looking for social events in Victoria\, a way to meet new people in Victoria BC\, or just a reason to get off your phone and have a real conversation — this is it. \nOne simple conversation could completely make your week.  \nSee you Saturday  \n 
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/lets-talk-live-saturday-morning-conversation-and-connection/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:murchies tea and coffee\, 1110 government st\, Victoria\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Citizen Engagement,Community Event,Health & Wellness,Networking
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SUMMARY:The Strange Hour: A 19+ Brunch Variety Show
DESCRIPTION:Brunch + show + strange – The Strange Hour\, Victoria’s only 19 plus brunch variety show has got you covered. We have an amazing lineup for this Sunday\, July 26th. \nTICKETS: https://skam.ca/the-strange-hour/ \nDex Neily – Poet and performer who has represented Victoria nationally and internationally at seven spoken word festivals. @diydex \nTich the Poet – poet\, actor\, teacher\, counsellor\, dog-mom\, and queer AF – @tich.thepoet \nBethany Couture – Victoria-based sustainable horticulturist\, permaculture practitioner\, and educator. @garden.alchemist \nGrayson Walker – fringe musician/ theatrical hobbyist/ ne’er-do-well \n  \nAlong with amazing performances\, we got brunch for you\, with onigiri rice balls from Good Filling Sankaku @goodfilling_sankaku \, savory and sweet baked goods as well as drinks from Driftwood Brewery @driftwoodbrewery . consume all of these yummy treats\, along with a bevy\, pre-show in The Strange Shack\, while playing one of our many rotating board games.  \nAdditionally\, check out our eco-learning and waste reduction skills corner\, The Strange Station. Curated by The Sustainable Fox\, our guest this show is Ba.Rz 86\, who represents MBPStudios\, bringing Barrio Conscious Spiritualism to the Strange Station. Grounded in Conscious Endurance Humanism and indigenous Meshikan heritage. \nPLUS VENDORS  \nWitch Hazel Dice – @witchhazeldice \nWhen: Sunday\, July 26th \nTime: Preshow Market / Strange Station / Strange Shack hangs @ 10 AM\, show 11AM – 1PM (slight intermission) \nWhere: SKAM Satellite Studio (849 Fort Street) \nCost: 25 regular\, 35 pay it forward\, 15 accessible \nNo one will be turned away (unless we’re at capacity). Wheelchair accessible. On the Lands and Waterways of The Songhees and Esquimalt Peoples.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/the-strange-hour-a-19-brunch-variety-show/
LOCATION:SKAM Satellite Studio\, 849 Fort Street\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Community Event,Cultural Event,Educational,Food & Drink,Live Performance,Music,Sustainability,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Spec Theatre":MAILTO:spectheatre@gmail.com
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