BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Downtown Victoria Events - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Downtown Victoria Events REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260502T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260502T103000 DTSTAMP:20260422T182117Z CREATED:20260422T182117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T182117Z UID:10050511-1777716000-1777717800@events.downtownvictoria.ca SUMMARY:Parent & Kids Jiu-Jitsu Class DESCRIPTION:Looking for something fun to do with your kid? \nOur Parent + Kids Jiu-Jitsu class is back! \n📅 May 2nd\n⏰ 10:00AM\n⏱ 30 min class\nđŸ‘¶ Ages 3+ \nThis is a FREE community class we run once a month.\nNo experience needed; just show up ready to move\, laugh\, and probably get beat up by your kid 😅 \nLast one sold out. \nEmail hello@lolakana.com URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/parent-kids-jiu-jitsu-class/ LOCATION:lolakana\, 1855 Blanshard Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 4H9\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Event,Kids & Family,Sports & Fitness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_5200.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="lolakana":MAILTO:hello@lolakana.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260509T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260509T113000 DTSTAMP:20260421T174026Z CREATED:20260421T174026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T174026Z UID:10050509-1778323500-1778326200@events.downtownvictoria.ca SUMMARY:Parents & Kids Kickboxing Class DESCRIPTION:Our FREE Parents & Kids Kickboxing class is back May 9th and last time we SOLD OUT!!! \nIf you’re looking for something fun to try with your kids\, this is it. \n🗓 May 9th\n⏰ 10:45AM (45min class)\n👊 Ages 5+\nđŸ’„ Completely FREE \nEmail hello@lolakana.com to save your spot! URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/parents-kids-kickboxing-class/ LOCATION:lolakana\, 1855 Blanshard Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 4H9\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Event,Kids & Family,Sports & Fitness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_5191.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="lolakana":MAILTO:hello@lolakana.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T193000 DTSTAMP:20260427T060240Z CREATED:20260427T060240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T060240Z UID:10050525-1779211800-1779219000@events.downtownvictoria.ca SUMMARY:Thinking Garden Film Screening DESCRIPTION:A short film and conversation about a South African women’s cooperative farm that sows the seeds of change. \n\n\n\n\nLimited seating available\, please reserve your spot with a free ticket. \nA feature of the Gage Gallery charity arts exhibition “Wild Art for the Big of Heart”\, this film screening is a conversation on positive community change and a spotlight on the charities Thinking Garden (international) and Cool Aid Kitchen’s (locally). URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/thinking-garden-film-screening/ LOCATION:Gage Gallery\, 19 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W1J1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Big_Heart_1200x900_Thinking_Garden.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gage Gallery":MAILTO:info@gagegallery.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260520T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260520T193000 DTSTAMP:20260427T060229Z CREATED:20260427T060229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T060229Z UID:10050524-1779300000-1779305400@events.downtownvictoria.ca SUMMARY:A Talk by Elder Carl Olsen about Goldstream/SELE₭TEÈœ DESCRIPTION:Limited seating available\, please reserve your spot with a free ticket. \nA feature of the Gage Gallery charity arts exhibition “Wild Art for the Big of Heart”\, Elder Carl Olsen shares his knowledge and stories in this community discussion. \nStarting in February 2023\, Carl stood beside the Trans-Canada Highway every Tuesday morning—rain\, snow\, or shine. What began as a solitary act of resistance against a $162-million highway widening project grew into a community movement rooted in the Douglas Treaty and a sacred responsibility to the salmon. \nThrough his talk\, Carl will explore the vital importance of the SELE₭TEÈœ (Goldstream River)\, the threat posed to its ancient trees and spawning grounds\, and how his unwavering presence eventually led to a provincial pause on the project in 2026. Come hear a firsthand account of stewardship\, the power of persistence\, and why protecting this watershed is essential for the future of the W̱SÁNEĆ people and the region. URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/a-talk-by-elder-carl-olsen-about-goldstream-sele%e2%82%adte%c6%9a/ LOCATION:Gage Gallery\, 19 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W1J1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Citizen Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Big_Heart_1200x900_Elder_Talk.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gage Gallery":MAILTO:info@gagegallery.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260521T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260521T190000 DTSTAMP:20260427T060252Z CREATED:20260427T060252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T060252Z UID:10050527-1779382800-1779390000@events.downtownvictoria.ca SUMMARY:Beer\, Ocean and Art DESCRIPTION:Raise a glass with us to the coast we all love! \nA feature of the Gage Gallery charity arts exhibition “Wild Art for the Big of Heart”\, join us for an evening of drinks\, art\, and mingling with other community members passionate about protecting the Salish Sea. \nHosted in collaboration with artist Tanya Bub and in support of Georgia Strait Alliance (GSA)\, experience Tanya’s ocean-inspired sculptures\, and learn more about GSA’s work safeguarding our local waters for generations to come. URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/beer-ocean-and-art/ LOCATION:Gage Gallery\, 19 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W1J1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Citizen Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Big_Heart_1200x900_BeerOceanArt.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gage Gallery":MAILTO:info@gagegallery.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260523T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260523T150000 DTSTAMP:20260427T060308Z CREATED:20260427T060308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T060308Z UID:10050529-1779537600-1779548400@events.downtownvictoria.ca SUMMARY:VTRA Community Fun Day DESCRIPTION:A feature of the Gage Gallery charity arts exhibition “Wild Art for the Big of Heart”\, join the Victoria Therapeutic Riding Association (VTRA) for a fun\, creative afternoon. Drop in to paint your own real horseshoe\, try out our MiraColt (our mechanical horse)\, the first in Western Canada\, and learn more about how VTRA supports individuals and families in our community through therapeutic riding programs and other equine assisted services. This is a hands‑on\, family‑friendly event—perfect for all ages. \nWhile your horseshoe dries\, make sure to step inside the gallery to explore Wild Art for the Big of Heart sculptures! \nCome create\, connect\, and discover how your local community makes a difference—everyone is welcome! URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/vtra-community-fun-day/ LOCATION:Gage Gallery\, 19 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W1J1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Citizen Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Big_Heart_1200x900_VTRA.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gage Gallery":MAILTO:info@gagegallery.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260524T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260524T140000 DTSTAMP:20260427T060323Z CREATED:20260427T060323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T060323Z UID:10050530-1779620400-1779631200@events.downtownvictoria.ca SUMMARY:Broken Promises: Art for Dogs DESCRIPTION:An afternoon of fun games and paw painting art for you and your dog! \nA feature of the Gage Gallery charity arts exhibition “Wild Art for the Big of Heart”\, this event is for you and your furry canine friend to enjoy in support of Broken Promises Rescue. Bring your dog to the Bastion Square courtyard in front of Gage Gallery where they can play games and paint some paw art. URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/broken-promises-art-for-dogs/ LOCATION:Gage Gallery\, 19 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W1J1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Citizen Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Big_Heart_1200x900_BrokenPromises.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gage Gallery":MAILTO:info@gagegallery.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260526T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260526T123000 DTSTAMP:20260427T060258Z CREATED:20260427T060258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T060258Z UID:10050528-1779795000-1779798600@events.downtownvictoria.ca SUMMARY:Voices in Motion Concert DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of music\, memory\, and community. \nA feature of the Gage Gallery charity arts exhibition “Wild Art for the Big of Heart”\, join us for an afternoon of music in support of Voices in Motion. Come be delighted by Voices in Motion\, a multigenerational choir in Victoria\, BC\, that brings together people with memory loss\, caregivers\, and youth to perform public concerts\, with a “Big Sing” events at the Gage Gallery. Performances are aimed at reducing dementia stigma\, fostering community and inspiring joy! URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/voices-in-motion-concert/ LOCATION:Gage Gallery\, 19 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W1J1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Big_Heart_1200x900_VIM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gage Gallery":MAILTO:info@gagegallery.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260526T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260526T190000 DTSTAMP:20260518T015809Z CREATED:20260518T015809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T015809Z UID:10050621-1779816600-1779822000@events.downtownvictoria.ca SUMMARY:The Complex Lives of Wild Wolves DESCRIPTION:The Complex Lives of Wild Wolves with Dr. Marc Bekoff & Ian McAllister \nJoin us for a discussion about B.C.’s wolf cull – the science\, ethics\, and the cost of getting it wrong \nTuesday\, May 26\, 5:30 p.m. PT \nIs killing wolves ever justified as a conservation tool? And what does it say about humans – and our relationship with wildlife – when we choose “predator reduction” over real solutions? \nJoin Pacific Wild co-founder Ian McAllister and renowned ethologist Dr. Marc Bekoff for an honest\, wide-ranging conversation about the emotional intelligence of wolves\, the ethics of predator killing programs\, and the flawed assumptions driving B.C.’s wold cull. \nTogether they’ll explore: \n\nStories from the field: what are wolves really like?\nWhat science says about wold sentience and emotional intelligence\nThe ethical dimensions of lethal wildlife management – and why they matter\nWhat a more just and ecologically grounded approach would look like\n\nThis is a conversation you won’t want to miss! If you can’t join us live\, you’ll still be able to watch the recording. \nHost \nDr. Kristen Weiss – Wildlife & Forests Campaigner for Pacific Wild\, with a backgroun d in wild carnivore conservation\, ecology\, and science communication \nPanelists \nIan McAllister – Co-founder of Pacific Wild and award-winning wildlife photographer\, with decades of field experience documenting B.C.’s predators and wild places \nDr. Marc Bekoff – Renowned ethologist\, cognitive scientist\, and one of the world’s leading experts on animal emotions and the ethics of wildlife management URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/the-complex-lives-of-wild-wolves/ LOCATION:Online\, Canada CATEGORIES:Citizen Engagement,Educational,Science,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1_720.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260528T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260528T190000 DTSTAMP:20260427T060246Z CREATED:20260427T060246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T060246Z UID:10050526-1779987600-1779994800@events.downtownvictoria.ca SUMMARY:Ocean Week Orca Film & Talk DESCRIPTION:Shared Waters\, Shared Crisis: film\, art\, and stories from the Salish Sea \n\n\n\n\nLimited seating available\, please reserve your spot with a free ticket.\n \nA feature of the Gage Gallery charity arts exhibition “Wild Art for the Big of Heart”\, get inspired for Ocean Week with an evening of storytelling\, film\, and community connection inspired by the waters we share. Experience a live reading from Tanya Bub’s book on orcas\, surrounded by Tanya’s ocean-inspired art\, then stay for a screening of the short documentary film Shared Waters\, Shared Crisis. \nThis free event welcomes all—come learn\, reflect\, and be part of the conversation around protecting the Salish Sea. URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/ocean-week-orca-film-talk/ LOCATION:Gage Gallery\, 19 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W1J1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Big_Heart_1200x900_OceanWeekFilm.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gage Gallery":MAILTO:info@gagegallery.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR