The Maritime Museum of BC invites you to a special retrospective exhibition of marine paintings by John Horton. This exhibition celebrates Horton’s remarkable artistic career in honour of his 90th birthday. Running from April 4 to June 1, 2025, the exhibit will fill the museum’s entire gallery with works exemplifying Horton’s signature attention to detail […]
Improv 101 is the perfect class for the complete improv beginner or anyone who is looking to better themselves though the world of improv. Garden City Improv veteran Jen Yamasaki will teach you the basics of improv comedy through the use of hilarious games and exercises. No experience necessary! This six week class with take […]
Story Theatre presents the world premiere of Dreamweavers by Adonis Critter King, in partnership with the BC Black History Awareness Society (BCBHAS) to be presented at the Metro Studio Theatre June 5, 6, 8, 11-14, 2025 for 10 performances! School matinees and public performances will be offered in celebration of the International Decade of People […]
Get ready to ignite the dance floor and lose yourself in a maelstrom of sound as we bring together three powerhouse bands for an unforgettable night of rock and rebel anthems! This is not just a concert; it’s a full-throttle party designed for maximum energy, non-stop dancing, and a wicked good time that will leave […]
Whether you’ve been stitching for years or just wondering how to get started, you’re invited to join us for a relaxed afternoon of fibre, friends, and fun. We’re celebrating Knit in Public Day by taking our crafts outside – and you’re welcome to be part of it. Bring your knitting, crochet, spinning – or just […]
This event is a celebration of the many cultures and subcultures that make up our diverse community. Whether shaped by ancestry, language, lived experience, faith, gender identity, art, or chosen family, Culture Connected is about honouring all the ways identity empowers us and brings us together. Our goal is to create a space where individuals […]
#skoden Directed by Damien Eagle Bear From infamy to a viral phenomenon, #skoden tracks the story of how a photo became an iconic Indigenous meme and the man behind the image. — This screening is part of the Victoria Film Festival’s second annual F1RST: A Celebration of Indigenous Films festival, which takes place on June […]
Two time Juno award winner singer songwriter Alfie Zappacosta delivers a performance like no other. A sophisticated musician with international poise Alfie sings in both English and Italian; studied in jazz and classical guitar. He is a virtuoso composer and seasoned live performer. Alfie’s rich soaring vocals have always been his signature and his songs […]
They Are Sacred Directed by Kim O’Bomsawin Through intimate encounters with Anders, They Are Sacred gives viewers unique access to the world of an autistic child, and to follow his father’s journey to bring back traditional First Nations perspectives in our contemporary world. — This screening is part of the Victoria Film Festival’s second annual […]
So Surreal: Behind the Masks Directed by Neil Diamond and Joanne Robertson In So Surreal: Behind the Masks, director Neil Diamond takes us on an international journey spanning time from the period when Northwest Coast masks were collected in massive quantities, accumulating in private and public collections, to the present day as Indigenous communities work […]
The Spirit Who Swims Directed by Bev Sellars and Garry Tutte A love manifesto to Salmon foregrounding its spiritual and material importance to Indigenous peoples along the Fraser River. — This screening is part of the Victoria Film Festival’s second annual F1RST: A Celebration of Indigenous Films festival, which takes place on June 19-22, 2025. […]
Reel Injun Directed by Neil Diamond Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond examines the portrayal of North American Indigenous people throughout a century of cinema. The film is a loving look at cinema through the eyes of the people who appeared in its very first flickering images and have survived to tell their stories in their own […]
Sweet Summer Pow Wow Directed by Darrell Dennis Jinny, torn between her mother’s expectations and her love for contemporary dance, meets Riley, a troubled boy escaping his abusive home, on the Pow Wow circuit. Together, they find a brief but transformative escape through a summer of love. — This screening is part of the Victoria […]
Saints and Warriors Directed by Patrick Shannon Set against the backdrop of the 2024 All Native Basketball Tournament and the battle for Indigenous sovereignty, Saints and Warriors captures a story of resilience, brotherhood, and the unbreakable spirit of Haida Gwaii. — This screening is part of the Victoria Film Festival’s second annual F1RST: A Celebration […]
Qaqsoss naka Wahantuhsis (Fox & the Tiny Demon) Directed by Tara Audibert Qaqsoss, a fox who has fled from a dangerous pack of wolves, finds herself in a mysterious, enchanted forest. There, she is pursued by Wahantuhsis, a tiny demon who unintentionally sabotages her efforts to find peace. — This screening is part of the […]
They Have to Hear Us: Canada’s Duty to Consult Inuit Directed by Zacharias Kunuk Through interviews with Inuit across Nunavut, and documentation of a three-year community hearing process during the COVID pandemic, Zacharias Kunuk explores what meaningful consultation in the 21st century means within the context of a large-scale mining expansion on Baffin Island. — […]
NiiMisSak: Sisters In Film Directed by Jules Koostachin This feature length documentary weaves the shared truths with the raw personal experiences of being an IsKweWak (women) storyteller in the film/television industry, specifically in British Columbia. Featured IsKweWak storytellers include Jules Koostachin, Marie Clement, Jessie Anthony, Kayah George, Tristin Greyeyes, Asia Youngman, and Alanis Obomsawin. — […]
Lii Michif Niiyanaan: We Are Métis Directed by Gregory Coyes and Madeline Ell Who are the Métis? Elders, artists, activists, and scholars examine the unique history of Métis people in Canada and share their diverse perspectives on what it meant to be Métis today. Li Michif Niiyannaan is a love letter to the courage, determination, […]
Tickets on sale now! “Wicked guitar, undeniably soulful vocals. package is simplicity and he wears it well.” – popmatters.com “Imagine an artist with Jaco Pastorious’s virtuosity, George Benson’s vocal fluidity, Joao Gilberto’s sense of song and harmony, all mixed up with African culture. We bring you Richard Bona!” — Los Angeles Times Smithers-based Latin pop […]
AfriCa Fest Victoria 2025 – 12th Edition 
Centennial Square, Victoria | June 26–29, 2025 
Music • Dance • Food • Art • Culture Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of African and Afro-descendant cultures! The 12th edition of AfriCa Fest Victoria brings together vibrant traditions, creativity, and community spirit: 
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The festival is over and it seems you still wanna celebrate music, but also… wanna get down and boogie?? You’re our kind of people!! Observe the top of Summer with song and funky steps as the kitchen’s groove moves your body like they’ve done before at spots like the Butchart Gardens, The Esquimalt Ribfest, The […]
On JUNE 29th Joan Bessie is hitting the stage at The Metro Studio Theatre to celebrate the release of her latest single, “In Your Mind”. Chart-topping recording artist, Joan Bessie is channeling golden-era soul with a fresh twist in her new single, “In Your Mind”. After her CBC Top 20 hit, “G.G.”, followed by “| […]