BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscover y.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fro m CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/victoria-bc/all.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-WR-CALDESC:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscove ry.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fr om CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - victoria-bc BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:If These Walls Could Talk: Exploring Chinatown's Stories 舊牆留 聲 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260507 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260508 DTSTAMP:20260729T180257Z UID:2251-1778112000-1806537599@victoriachinatownmuseum.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:As we walk through Victoria’s Chinatown\, we see only what e xists today. However\, these buildings have stood for decades and each hol ds multiple stories within its walls. The architecture tells us about the origins of the owners and their aspirations in Victoria\, while the busine sses that operated in these spaces have been vital to the region’s econo mic and social development. \nBeyond the architecture and commercial histo ry\, the personal narratives of families provide a window into the daily l ives of those who once lived in these buildings—offering a glimpse into the past and weaving together the rich tapestry of Chinatown’s legacy. \ n“This exhibit not only celebrates the history of Chinatown\, but also h ighlights the dedication and collaborative spirit of our community\,” sa ys VCMS Board Chair Dr. Grace Wong Sneddon. “We are grateful for the con tributions of community members who made this exhibit possible by generous ly sharing their family stories. We invite everyone to join us in explorin g the many layers of Chinatown’s legacy.” \n“If These Walls Could Ta lk: Exploring Chinatown’s Stories 舊牆留聲” marks a significant milestone as it is the first exhibit curated by museum staff and board mem bers. The exhibit will run until spring 2027.\n\nOngoing through March 31\ , 2027. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180257Z LOCATION:Victoria Chinatown Museum\, 10 Fan Tan Alley\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W1W3\, Canada URL:https://victoriachinatownmuseum.com/event/if-these-walls-could-talk-ex ploring-chinatowns-stories-%e8%88%8a%e7%89%86%e7%95%99%e8%81%b2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Chinatown Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://victoriachinatownmuseum.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fifty Fifty Arts Collective presents Mending Gently DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260730 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260911 DTSTAMP:20260901T000926Z UID:10011474-1785369600-1789084799@creativelyunited.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The Fifty Fifty Arts Collective presents Mending Gently\, a s olo art exhibition by Jenna Short. Jenna is a Dakelh artist from the Saik ’uz First Nation. She has always felt connected to forests\, oceans\, an d the land\, which became grounding spaces in her life and provided a safe blanket and place to breathe during times of uncertainty. \nThis connecti on later influenced Jenna’s art practice. She often works with figurativ e and landscape subjects through oil painting\, watercolour\, and wood car vings. Her art practice heavily includes plywood\, with the material actin g as colonized and commercialized pieces of land that are being returned t o the body. According to Short\, Mending Gently explores themes of feeli ng disconnected from place and the effects of the industrialized society o n the natural body. \nWhere: The Fifty Fifty Arts Collective\, 2516 Dougl as St.\, until Sept. 10th LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T000926Z URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/fifty-fifty-arts-collective-present s-mending-gently/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Creatively United Community X-SOURCE-URL:https://creativelyunited.org/pair-up-directory END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer on the Yintah DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260801 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908 DTSTAMP:20260901T000926Z UID:10010746-1785542400-1788825599@creativelyunited.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The Unist’ot’en clan continue to fight against industrial development on their sovereign Yintah. \nInstead of two work parties\, the y are doing one extra long one\, August 1st until September 7th\, and can use help. \nAll skills are welcome but especially: skilled tradespeople (p lumbing\, electrical\, carpenters\, etc)\, dishwashers\, mechanics\, herba lists\, cooks\, chainsaw operators\, and people familiar with off-grid sys tems. If you aren’t sure if you are ready for a trip like this\, we enco urage you to fill out the registration form and have a chat with our volun teers. They can give you an idea of what things are like day to day\, and help you see how you fit in. \nIf you can’t join this year but wish to h elp\, the Camp is especially needing: \n\nDonations of flights for support ers (etransfer\, PayPal\, or Aeroplan points via the Air Canada gift card system) or gas money\nPlaces to stay on the way to and from camp\, anywher e from Cache Creek to Prince George\nReliable vehicles to borrow for the d rive to and from Camp from Vancouver\nPeople to drive (especially with the ir own vehicles) to and from Camp from Vancouver\nDonations to the grocery fund for the Work Party\n\nPlease read https://unistoten.camp/come-to-cam p/preparing-for-your-visit/ and then register through https://unistoten.ca mp/registration/. To arrange to sponsor a flight\, donate to the supply fu nd\, offer a place to stay\, or volunteer as a driver\, please write to un istoten.village@gmail.com and a volunteer will get back to you as soon as possible. \nAllies in Vancouver are part of a campaign to recall MLA Dalla s Brodie. Dallas was removed from the BC Conservative Party last year over her statements about residential school survivors and is now using her of fice as an MLA to forward a far-right agenda. The grassroots campaign was accepted by Elections BC and has until July 20 to deliver 13\,000 signatur es to Victoria. Find them at “recallbrodie” on Facebook and Instagram and at www.recallbrodie.com. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T000926Z URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/summer-on-the-yintah/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Creatively United Community X-SOURCE-URL:https://creativelyunited.org/pair-up-directory END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bad Stoic at the Victoria Fringe DTSTART:20260829T031500Z DTEND:20260906T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260810T050727Z UID:10052098-1787948100-1788706800@events.downtownvictoria.ca CATEGORIES:comedy,festival DESCRIPTION:Award-winning storyteller Andrew Bailey is back with his lates t “hilarious and heart-wrenching” show\, Bad Stoic\, premiering at the 2026 Victoria Fringe Festival. Bad Stoic follows Bailey\, a new parent\, earnestly training to be a better\, more stoic person. When he is finally successful\, it turns out to be a terrible mistake. \nBad Stoic plays at The Other Guise Theatre\, 716 Johnson Street\, Friday\, August 28 – 8:15 pm\; Saturday\, August 29 – 6:30pm\; Sunday\, August 30 – 7:45pm\; Thu rsday\, September 3 – 6:30pm\; Friday\, September 4 – 8:15pm\; Saturda y\, September 5 – Noon\; Saturday\, September 5 – 6:30pm\; Sunday\, Se ptember 6 – 2:00pm. LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T050727Z LOCATION:The Other Guise Theatre\, 716 Johnson St.\, VICTORIA\, BC\, V8W 1 N1\, Canada URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/bad-stoic-at-the-victoria-fri nge/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Victoria Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/i-land-fest-2026-van couver-islands-caribbean-carnival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sister Sophia Kicks the Habit DTSTART:20260830T023000Z DTEND:20260906T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260816T002706Z UID:10052132-1788031800-1788699600@events.downtownvictoria.ca CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Sister Sophia Kicks the Habit is coming to the Victoria Fring e Festival organized by Interpid Theatre!\n\n\n‘The divine wisdom of the Holy She’\n\n“Magnificent. Lisa Randall’s superbly mobile\, express ive face speaks volumes\; her speaking voice is wonderfully flexible\; but it’s her singing voice that is the highlight of this piece for me\, an d an unforgettable rendition of Tom Lehrer’s Vatican Rag [which itself is worth the ticket price]\, it’s an aural joy and delight that brings l ife and colour”. – Mary Woodward\, ScotsGay Arts\, Edinburgh\n“Siste r Sophia is witty\, curious\, and easy to root for\, thanks to a stellar p erformance. The one-nun-show is cheeky\, introspective\, and thoughtful. ” – HAMILTON CITY MAGAZINESelected for Preservation by the National L ibrary of Scotland at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Also recommended by  Gareth K Vile on BBC Radio Scotland.Sister Sophia delves into the humo rous revelations of an aging nun in crisis. In her own restless night of t he soul\, Sophia confronts g(G)od and has an awakening of the mind\, body and spirit! A solo performance with comedy\, songs\, physical comedy\, dan ce and audience interaction. Venue 2: Wood Hall\, Victoria Conservatory of Music 900 Johnson StreetAugust 29 7:45 PMAugust 30 12:00 PMSeptember 4 9:30 PMSeptember 5 2:00 PMSeptember 6 12:00 PM55 minutes LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T002706Z LOCATION:Victoria Conservatory of Music\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 3N4\, Canada URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/sister-sophia-kicks-the-habit / X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Victoria Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/i-land-fest-2026-van couver-islands-caribbean-carnival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sister Sophia Kicks the Habit DTSTART:20260830T024500Z DTEND:20260906T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260817T180956Z UID:10011514-1788032700-1788696000@creativelyunited.org CATEGORIES:music,theater DESCRIPTION:‘The divine wisdom of the Holy She’\, delves into the humo rous and serious revelations of Sister Sophia\, an aging nun in crisis. As she grieves the loss of her dear friend\, Sister Beatrice\, she grapples with her own restless night of the soul. Through musings and songs\, Sophi a confronts g(G)od and in her quest\, she discovers a newfound outlook on life. \n– “Magnificent…her singing is an aural joy” – Mary Woodw ard\, ScotsGay Arts\, Edinburgh.\n– Selected for Preservation by the Nat ional Library of Scotland at the Edinburgh Fringe festival. Recommended by Gareth K. Vile on BBC Radio Scotland.\n– When do you see a nun in habit having a crisis of faith\, discovering surprising truths about herself?\n – 55-minute solo show with songs\, physical comedy\, dance and audience interaction!\n– Picked by the Hamilton Vibe as one of the “top 10 show s not to miss!”\n– Hamilton City Magazine called it “witty\, curious \, and easy to root for… a stellar performance. The one-nun-show is chee ky\, introspective\, and thoughtful.”\n– The Hammer Monthly wrote\, “Randall has a helluva voice.”\n– “A bold and funny one-woman play about faith\, doubt\, and divine liberation” (Broadway World)\n– Dire cted by Kate Johnston\, international multi-award-winning director of the film “Tru Love”.\n– Original songs by Lisa Randall and Paula Rosen.\ n– For those who enjoy the sacred and the profane\, the reverent and the irreverent\, the agnostic and the atheist\, the believers and the curious . People who value questioning.\n– The Universe Over 60\, celebrates the stories of women over 60 through an insightful\, humorous and irreverent lens. \nURLs:\nTickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3779326-0?pid=10320\nFacebook : https://go.evvnt.com/3779326-2?pid=10320 \nDate and Time: On Sat\, 29 Au g 2026 19:45 – Sun\, 06 Sep 2026 12:00 \nVenue details: Victoria Conserv atory Of Music\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3N 4\, Canada \nCategory: Arts | Performing Arts | Theatre \nPrice: General A dmission: CAD 16.00 LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T180956Z LOCATION:Victoria Conservatory of Music\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, V8V 3N4 URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/sister-sophia-kicks-the-habit/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Creatively United Community X-SOURCE-URL:https://creativelyunited.org/pair-up-directory END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Solovela\, An Improvised Solo Telenovela DTSTART:20260901T021500Z DTEND:20260905T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T000951Z UID:10011623-1788203700-1788618600@creativelyunited.org CATEGORIES:comedy DESCRIPTION:After selling out shows at Edmonton Fringe\, Solovela continue s its award-winning run at Victoria Fringe starting Friday\, August 28! Ev ery show is different\, and it’s all based on a short interview with an audience member about their life… watch as one woman goes from zero to t elenovela! Plus\, it’s the best improv show in this year’s Victoria Fr inge (and it’s the only improv show at this year’s Victoria Fringe). \ nVenue 5 (CCPA Performance Hall\, 1701 Elgin Road)\n5 Shows\nFriday\, Augu st 28 @ 7:15 pm\nSaturday\, August 29 @ 2:00 pm\nTuesday\, Sept. 1 @ 8:30 pm\nFriday\, Sept. 4 @ 6:30 pm\nSaturday\, Sept. 5 @ 1:30 pm \nCritics’ Choice – 2025 Orlando Fringe\nOrlando Sentinel’s Best of the Fest -202 6 Orlando Fringe\nJenny Revue Award – 2026 Winnipeg Fringe\nBest English Comedy (Nominee) – Montreal Fringe \n**** “Hilarious” – Winnipeg Free Press\n“She fluently speaks the language of laughter.” – Orland o Weekly\n“Comic genius” – Broadway World \nURLs:\nTickets: https:// go.evvnt.com/3793843-0?pid=10320\nWebsite: https://go.evvnt.com/3793843-2? pid=10320\nInstagram: https://go.evvnt.com/3793843-3?pid=10320\nFacebook: https://go.evvnt.com/3793843-4?pid=10320 \nPrices:\nGeneral Admission: CAD 16.00\,\nStudent/Senior Admission: CAD 14.00 \nArtist: Diane Jorge \nCate gory: Arts | Performing Arts | Comedy \nDate and Time: 28th August 2026 at 7:15 pm to 5th September 2026 at 2:30 pm \nVenue details: Canadian Colleg e Of Performing Arts\, 1701 Elgin Road\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8R 5L5\, Canada LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T000951Z LOCATION:Canadian College Of Performing Arts\, 1701 Elgin Road\, Victoria\ , V8R 5L5 URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/solovela-an-improvised-solo-telenov ela-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Creatively United Community X-SOURCE-URL:https://creativelyunited.org/pair-up-directory END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Classic Boat Festival DTSTART:20260904T070000Z DTEND:20260907T065959Z DTSTAMP:20260814T062351Z UID:10052104-1788480000-1788739199@events.downtownvictoria.ca CATEGORIES:arts,festival,music DESCRIPTION:Every year\, the Maritime Museum of BC celebrates our coastal history by transforming Victoria’s Inner Harbour into a floating museum of up to 100 heritage vessels\, many of which are open for touring. This f estival is by donation\, with proceeds going towards the Maritime Museum o f BC operations and collection care. Come wander the docks\, listen to liv e music\, and support our coastal maritime heritage! LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T062351Z LOCATION:Victoria Inner Harbour Docks URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/classic-boat-festival/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Victoria Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/i-land-fest-2026-van couver-islands-caribbean-carnival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Anniversary of the 1922-23 Chinese Student School Strike DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260905 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260906 DTSTAMP:20260729T180257Z UID:1665-1788566400-1788652799@victoriachinatownmuseum.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The Chinese Student School Strike was a powerful\, year-long a ct of organized civil resistance against institutionalized racism in Victo ria. In September 1922\, the Victoria School Board attempted to expand its existing segregation policy\, ordering all Chinese Canadian students up t o Grade 7 to be removed from public schools and placed into Chinese-only s chools. On the first day of the new term\, when principals marched the chi ldren to the segregated site\, the students\, acting on a plan organized b y the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA) and other communi ty groups\, dispersed and went home instead of entering the segregated fac ility. This remarkable\, coordinated boycott of over 200 students successf ully halted the expansion of segregation for a year\, forcing the communit y to establish a temporary Chinese Free School to ensure the children’s education continued. This pivotal moment demonstrated the unwavering resol ve of the Chinese community to fight for equal rights and educational oppo rtunity\, laying a foundation for future battles against anti-Asian discri mination in Canada. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180257Z LOCATION:Victoria Chinatown\, Fisgard Street\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada URL:https://victoriachinatownmuseum.com/event/the-1922-1923-chinese-studen t-school-strike/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Chinatown Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://victoriachinatownmuseum.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Early Sing & Swim - 8:50am - Agate Beach Park\, Cordova Bay DTSTART:20260905T155000Z DTEND:20260905T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T064938Z UID:event_316413492@meetup.com CATEGORIES:music,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Sing Together - Victoria\nNew singing option! Meet on the beac h\, short walk from parking lot. We will sing overlooking the water for an hour or so\, then a swim for anyone interested. Bring a coffee and sit on the beach to enjoy the morning a bit before 9 if you want.\n\nCome connec t with others\, learn songs of community\, and experience the joy of singi ng in a welcoming and relaxed environment. All songs are taught by call an d response. No experience needed - even if you never sing\, just bring you r enthusiasm! Let’s grow something beautiful together!\n\n**Too busy? Th ink of this as a happiness hack that's more effective than scrolling socia l media!**\n\n**What if I can't sing?** Everyone can sing in this group\, even if you 'never sing'\, 'don't have a good voice'\, or only sing in the car alone. All voices are welcome and we would love to have you there!\n\ n**What songs do we sing?** None of the songs are religious\, we only meet at this location since they have generously offered us a room to use. We sing a wide variety of short songs\, often in rounds\, layers\, or harmony . They have themes of community\, nature\, joy\, and hope among many other s. For more details\, see the website - [https://singtogether.ca/songs-we- sing/](https://singtogether.ca/songs-we-sing/)\n\n* I host these as a comm unity building event. If you’d still like to contribute something to cov er costs of running the group you can e-transfer to singforjoy135@gmail.co m\, but there is no requirement to contribute. I prefer E-transfer since d onations in person can distract from the event :) Thank you so much for at tending! I look forward to singing with you. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T064938Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/sing-together-victoria/events/316413492/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Sing Together - Victoria END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Classic Boat Festival Saturday\, Day 2 DTSTART:20260905T160000Z DTEND:20260906T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T000525Z UID:10002987-1788598800-1788638400@mmbc.bc.ca CATEGORIES:festival DESCRIPTION:Up to 100 classic vessels in Victoria’s Inner Harbour over L abour Day weekend. Docks open to the public\; suggested donation of $ for entry\, with all funds benefiting the Maritime Museum of BC’s programs\, exhibits\, and collections care. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T000525Z LOCATION:Inner Harbour\, Wharf Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 2Y9\, Canada URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/event/classic-boat-festival-saturday-day-2-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Maritime Museum of BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Yacht Dogs Café DTSTART:20260905T160000Z DTEND:20260906T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T000525Z UID:10002994-1788598800-1788638400@mmbc.bc.ca CATEGORIES:food DESCRIPTION:Enjoy snacks throughout the day to keep you fueled as you peru se 80+ heritage vessels in the Inner Harbour! \n\n\n\n$5 – hot dogs\, ve ggie dogs \n\n\n\n$3 – coffee\, cold drinks\, donuts\, chips \n\n\n\nFin d the Yacht Dogs Café on the floating dock directly beside the ramp from the Causeway to the Inner Harbour docks. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T000525Z LOCATION:Inner Harbour\, Wharf Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 2Y9\, Canada URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/event/yacht-dogs-cafe-2/2026-09-05/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Maritime Museum of BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pie Making Workshop DTSTART:20260905T163000Z DTEND:20260905T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T182701Z UID:8064-1788600600-1788611400@lifecyclesproject.ca CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Learn how to make an apple pie in this 3 hour workshop. Each person will get a pie to take home and enjoy! LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T182701Z LOCATION:808 Viewfield Rd unit b\, 808 Viewfield Road\, #unit b\, Victoria \, BC\, V9A 4V1\, Canada URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/event/pie-making-workshop-3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:LifeCycles Project – Victoria\, BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/volunteer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Let's Talk Live: Saturday Morning Conversation and Connection DTSTART:20260905T170000Z DTEND:20260905T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T122634Z UID:10050687-1788602400-1788609600@events.downtownvictoria.ca CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join us at Murchie’s Tea & Coffee every Saturday from 10AM –12PM for meaningful conversations\, genuine connections\, and a cozy at mosphere in the heart of downtown Victoria\, BC  \nNo pressure. No networ king. No awkward small talk. \nJust great coffee and real human connection \, the kind that’s getting harder to find. \nCompletely self-guided usin g our table talkers\, conversation prompt cards waiting at your table to h elp break the ice and get things flowing naturally. After that? The conver sation goes wherever it wants to. \nWhether you come solo or bring a frien d\, 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 drink s & great coffee in Victoria \n– Fresh perspectives & new ideas \n– Au thentic\, in-person social connection \n– A slower\, more intentional Sa turday 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 f or one chat or settle in for the morning \nIf you’ve been looking for so cial events in Victoria\, a way to meet new people in Victoria BC\, or jus t 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 LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T122634Z LOCATION:murchies tea and coffee\, 1110 government st\, Victoria\, Canada URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/lets-talk-live-saturday-morni ng-conversation-and-connection/2026-09-05/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Victoria Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/i-land-fest-2026-van couver-islands-caribbean-carnival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Strings Open House DTSTART:20260905T180000Z DTEND:20260905T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T181803Z UID:10005205-1788606000-1788611400@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:education,family,music DESCRIPTION:Entrance to this free event in Alix Goolden Hall is through th e Victoria Conservatory of Music’s main entrance at 900 Johnson Street. \n\nThis event is free and registration is encouraged. Register here. \n\ n\nAbout the Strings Open House\nWelcome strings players! Interested in st udying violin\, viola\, cello\, double bass\, guitar\, or harp at the Vict oria Conservatory of Music? Join us for this free event! \n\nFamilies and prospective students of all ages are invited to learn about our lesson opt ions and group classes for strings\, meet the instructors\, and enjoy perf ormances by students at the Strings Open House. There will be violins\, ce llos\, guitar\, and harp available for newcomers to try. We hope you will join us and explore everything the Conservatory Strings program has to off er! \n\n\nVenue Accessibility\n\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is wheelc hair accessible at street level. There’s a drop-off zone out front\, ele vator access inside\, and several accessible washrooms\, including a gende r-neutral washroom. \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your-vis it LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T181803Z LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, B ritish Columbia\, V8V 3N4 URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/strings-open-house-sept-5-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Feature Performer: MMBC's Salty Singers DTSTART:20260905T180000Z DTEND:20260905T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T000525Z UID:10003012-1788606000-1788609600@mmbc.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Salty Singers will perform aboard Deerleap (Dock D\, directly across from the main causeway ramp). \n\n\n\nThe Maritime Museum of BC’s Salty Singers is a volunteer shanty choir led by Music Director Janet Ren dell. They perform shanties and favourite sea songs at museum and communit y events. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T000525Z LOCATION:Inner Harbour\, Wharf Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 2Y9\, Canada URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/event/feature-performer-mmbcs-salty-singers-3/2026- 09-05/1/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Maritime Museum of BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ross Bay Villa Historic House and Garden Tours DTSTART:20260905T180000Z DTEND:20260905T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000956Z UID:10007095-1788606000-1788616800@creativelyunited.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:“Journey back in time at Ross Bay Villa Historic House Museu m\, a volunteer-led museum and restoration project located in Fairfield. O n Thursdays and Fridays at 11AM and 1PM\, or Saturdays at 2PM\, walk down the path past heritage apple trees and beautiful gardens\, and step into o ne of only a few 1860s houses still standing in Victoria. From the bright and airy drawing room to the charming children’s bedroom\, the house has been restored with extraordinary care to appear as it did when the Roscoe family called it home.  \n  \nAdmission is $7.50 per person. Reservatio ns preferred in advance at https://tinyurl.com/RossBayVillaTours. All fund s support the volunteer-based Ross Bay Villa Society\, which owns and oper ates Ross Bay Villa. \n  \nDrop in a little early for your Saturday tour for our Gift Shop In the Garden\, a unique vintage store with everything f rom clothing and books to fine china and unexpected treasures. Stop by bet ween 10-2\, and find something special! Please note this outdoor event is weather dependent\, and donations of gently used household items are grate fully accepted.” \n  \nPlease let me know if you have any questions. Th ank you for your time. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000956Z LOCATION:Ross Bay Villa Historic House Museum\, 1490 Fairfield Road\, Vict oria\, V8S 1E8 URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/ross-bay-villa-historic-house-and-g arden-tours/2026-09-05/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Creatively United Community X-SOURCE-URL:https://creativelyunited.org/pair-up-directory END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Feature Performer: Hounds of Cuchulain DTSTART:20260905T193000Z DTEND:20260905T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T000525Z UID:10003015-1788611400-1788615000@mmbc.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:The Hounds of Cuchulain will perform from Deerleap (Dock D\, d irectly across from the main causeway ramp). \n\n\n\nThe Hounds of Cuchula in are a seven-piece band from Victoria\, BC\, delivering vibrant performa nces steeped in Irish\, Scottish\, English\, and original folk music. Insp ired by legends like The Dubliners\, The Pogues\, The Irish Rovers\, The C orries\, and The Chieftains\, their dynamic shows feature lively dance tun es\, historical ballads\, engaging stories\, and enchanting melodies. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T000525Z LOCATION:Inner Harbour\, Wharf Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 2Y9\, Canada URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/event/feature-performer-hounds-of-cuchulain-3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Maritime Museum of BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pie Making Workshop DTSTART:20260905T200000Z DTEND:20260905T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T182701Z UID:8065-1788613200-1788624000@lifecyclesproject.ca CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Learn how to make an apple pie in this 3 hour workshop. Each person will get a pie to take home and enjoy! LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T182701Z LOCATION:808 Viewfield Rd unit b\, 808 Viewfield Road\, #unit b\, Victoria \, BC\, V9A 4V1\, Canada URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/event/pie-making-workshop-4/ X-SOURCE-NAME:LifeCycles Project – Victoria\, BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/volunteer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Feature Performer: MMBC's Salty Singers DTSTART:20260905T213000Z DTEND:20260905T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T000525Z UID:10003013-1788618600-1788622200@mmbc.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Salty Singers will perform aboard Deerleap (Dock D\, directly across from the main causeway ramp). \n\n\n\nThe Maritime Museum of BC’s Salty Singers is a volunteer shanty choir led by Music Director Janet Ren dell. They perform shanties and favourite sea songs at museum and communit y events. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T000525Z LOCATION:Inner Harbour\, Wharf Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 2Y9\, Canada URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/event/feature-performer-mmbcs-salty-singers-3/2026- 09-05/2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Maritime Museum of BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alisha's Light - Forever 57 DTSTART:20260905T231500Z DTEND:20260906T001500Z DTSTAMP:20260826T064305Z UID:10052167-1788624900-1788628500@events.downtownvictoria.ca CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Winner of the 2026 San Diego Fringe Outstanding Drama Award\, Alisha’s Light – Forever 57 takes the audience on a journey through Al isha’s magical first year of living authentically. Combining theatrical storytelling and original poetry\, Alisha brings to life pivotal conversat ions with her loved ones that reinforced her own self-acceptance. Her stor y demonstrates the transformational power of embracing strengths\, facing fears and pursuing dreams. Starting with a decision to seek a little bit o f happiness on the eve of her 57th birthday Alisha morphed from a reserved prose writer\, who feared rejection\, into a gregarious performer eager t o face the instant judgement that defines poetry slams. Alisha convinces t he audience it’s never too late to ask: “What small change can help un lock my best self?” \n“Alisha’s Light—Forever 57\, written and per formed by Alisha Richard\, is a courageous\, moving\, and compelling solo work that presents key moments from Alisha’s life\, focusing on her gend er-confirmation journey…Alisha’s recitation of her poetry is powerful\ , convincing\, and honest\, reflecting the voices of people who question a nd challenge the normalcy of violence\, bigotry\, cruelty\, and judgmental ism. Yet negativity and denial caused by sociocultural pressure are overco me by a strong sense of who she is: ‘the “beautiful woman whom I didn ’t know I was meant to meet.’” \nYuko Kurahashi\, Theatre & Art Crit ic\, Professor Emeritus Theater\, Kent State \n  \n  \nAudience praise: \n“Her performance was a master class in emotional courage. Alisha didn ’t just tell stories from her life\; she opened them up\, walked us thro ugh their shadows\, and let us feel the weight and tenderness of each mome nt.” — Doug Cooper\, Author & Motivational Speaker \n“It would be ha rd to describe this show on its face and sell it: half poetry slam\, half personal memoir\; a poet who isn’t an actor\, who’s new to performing making her debut with a whole new way of presenting her writing.” — Sa rah LeClair\, Founder\, Riot Productions \n“From the moment Alisha stepp ed onto the stage\, the audience was captivated. Her performance was not j ust a recounting of personal experiences but an invitation into a journey of self-discovery\, resilience\, and joy.” — Sunny Rey\, Founder Poets Underground \n“This is a raw\, vulnerable\, true-life story of one woma n’s brave journey to live authentically… There is something here for e veryone” — Alex A \n“What holds us back from living our truth\, and what are the consequences? Alisha sheds Light on the subject!” — Rita M \n“Intimate in the telling\, moving in the performance\, Alisha’s Li ght — Forever 57 is an hour-long journey into an individual experience t hat holds a universal story. Through spoken-word and imaginative staging\, Alisha Richard shares large and small moments of change that transformed her life\, and in turn\, causes us to reflect on our own lives. How we liv e\, who we are when we are true to ourselves—finding joy. This is the fe eling I left the performance with: joy. Alisha IS light.” — Judy R \n “A beautiful and heartfelt love letter to her authentic self. I admire A lisha’s courage in today’s political climate”. — Alfred G \nCredit s \n\n\n\n\nWritten by – Alisha Richard\nDirected by – Wilfred Paloma \n  \nAbout the Artist \nAlisha Richard began living authentically as a w oman in early 2023. After writing prose for decades\, her transition inspi red a venture into poetry and spoken word performance to share her journey . A gifted storyteller\, in 2025\, she became a theater kid at age 59. Ove r the past 18 months\, she has performed in four professionally-staged pro ductions as well as debuting and refining her own story: “Alisha’s Lig ht”. \nAlisha has performed up and down the California coast\, won multi ple poetry slams and was selected as the featured poet in a 2024 anthology earning a $500 prize and six headline opportunities. Her work strives to break down barriers and stigma while showing others the joy of living ones ʹ truth and inspiring them to seek out their best selves. LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T064305Z LOCATION:SKAM Satellite Studio\, 849 Fort Street\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/alishas-light-forever-57/2026 -09-05/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Victoria Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/i-land-fest-2026-van couver-islands-caribbean-carnival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rock Therapy - Sold Out DTSTART:20260906T020000Z DTEND:20260906T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T121121Z UID:10002006-1788634800-1788645600@loftpubvictoria.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:ROCK THERAPY is a powerhouse 5-piece band stacked with some of Canada’s finest rock veterans. The lineup includes Glen Willows\, guita rist and original songwriter for iconic rock band Harlequin (“Innocence\ ,” “I Did It for Love\,” “Sweet Things in Life”). On drums and v ocals is Ed Cliffe\, known from Rare Breed\, Tyrro\, The Knobs\, and The D arby Mills Project. Kent Webb brings guitar\, vocals\, synth\, and keys\, with roots in Younger Than Yesterday and the KISS tribute Rip N’ Destroy . Holding down the low end is Jeff Mousley\, formerly of The Chrissy Steel e Project\, Room Service\, and The Fabulous B-Sides.  Rounding out the li neup is Scott Ramsay\, lead vocals/saxes/percussion\, a staple of The Soul Shakers\, Groove Kitchen\, Lateshift\, The Fabulous B-Sides and countless blues acts. \nVoluntary Cover $10 LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T121121Z LOCATION:The Loft Pub\, 229 Gorge Rd E\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com/event/group-therapy-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Loft Pub Victoria X-SOURCE-URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Super Hero Percussion: All the Hits! (Victoria Fringe) DTSTART:20260906T030000Z DTEND:20260906T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T061013Z UID:10011409-1788638400-1788642000@creativelyunited.org CATEGORIES:family,music DESCRIPTION:Enjoy hit-music with this interactive percussion experience! S ticks and Stone invites you hit\, shake and scrape along as you join them in becoming a Percussion Super Hero! Typically reserved for the back of a symphony orchestra\, you will be surprised to see a large classical marimb a in a performance full of humour and antics! \n“The marimba band you di dn’t know you needed. Pop\, folk\, global rhythms—and a stage presence that’s part concert\, part theatre. THE marimba band of Alberta (maybe Canada!). Their rosewood vibes joyful will have you swaying.”\n-Micheal Hrycun\, Foundry Events \nSticks and Stone Percussion has been bringing mu sic to the streets\, concert halls\, schools\, birthday parties and celebr ation events of the Edmonton area since 2017. They play a little bit of ev ery style of music and performances have included playing for the CBC Turk ey Drive\, the Edmonton Fringe Festival\, the Epcor Christmas Gala\, the A TB/TELUS Barbeque and the City of Edmonton New Year’s Eve in the Winspea r. Their 2020 debut album “Marimba Around the World” mixed folk music from 15 countries with pop\, rock and jazz. They have played for connect a udiences from ages 2 to 95 and might equally present as punk or polite. Th ey most widely with audiences by playing covers of music they might recogn ize\, including Disney and video-game. Through the rosewood warmth of the marimba\, they share a joyful experience that is sure to leave audiences s miling. \nFri 28 Aug 9:30-10:30pm at the Canadian College of Performing Ar ts (CCPA) Performance Hall\, Victoria\, BC. \nThis is show #1 of 5\, all t he CCPA.\nAll the Victoria Fringe Show times are:\n-Fri 28 Aug 9:30-10:30p m\n-Sun 30 Aug 7:00-8:00pm\n-Tues 1 Sept 6:30-7:30pm\n-Sat 5 Sept 8pm-9pm\ n-Sun 6 Sept 1:30-2:30pm \n—\nFB Events\nShow 1:\nhttps://www.facebook.c om/share/1JbMyifYA9/\nShow 2:\nhttps://www.facebook.com/share/17ruvFGMaC/\ nShow 3:\nhttps://www.facebook.com/share/14nsJKYG9bk/\nShow 4:\nhttps://ww w.facebook.com/share/14iCBPUrCh2/\nShow 5:\nhttps://www.facebook.com/share /14mKsig5Ujx/ \nMore info:\nhttps://www.SticksAndStonePercussion.com \nTic kets: https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T061013Z LOCATION:CCPA Performance Hall\, 1701 Elgin Rd\, Oak Bay\, V8R5L5 URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/super-hero-percussion-all-the-hits- victoria-fringe/2026-09-05/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Creatively United Community X-SOURCE-URL:https://creativelyunited.org/pair-up-directory END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Emo Night w/ Liam Cormier DTSTART:20260906T050000Z DTEND:20260906T054500Z DTSTAMP:20260818T122126Z UID:7351@luckybar.ca CATEGORIES:music LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T122126Z URL:https://luckybar.ca/events/emo-night-w-liam-cormier/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Lucky Bar X-SOURCE-URL:https://luckybar.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Classic Boat Festival Sunday\, Day 3 DTSTART:20260906T160000Z DTEND:20260907T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T000525Z UID:10002988-1788685200-1788717600@mmbc.bc.ca CATEGORIES:festival DESCRIPTION:Up to 100 classic vessels in Victoria’s Inner Harbour over L abour Day weekend. Docks open to the public\; suggested donation of $5 for entry\, with all funds benefiting the Maritime Museum of BC’s programs\ , exhibits\, and collections care. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T000525Z LOCATION:Inner Harbour\, Wharf Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 2Y9\, Canada URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/event/classic-boat-festival-sunday-day-3-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Maritime Museum of BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Yacht Dogs Café DTSTART:20260906T160000Z DTEND:20260907T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T000525Z UID:10002995-1788685200-1788717600@mmbc.bc.ca CATEGORIES:food DESCRIPTION:Enjoy snacks throughout the day to keep you fueled as you peru se 80+ heritage vessels in the Inner Harbour! \n\n\n\n$5 – hot dogs\, ve ggie dogs \n\n\n\n$3 – coffee\, cold drinks\, donuts\, chips \n\n\n\nFin d the Yacht Dogs Café on the floating dock directly beside the ramp from the Causeway to the Inner Harbour docks. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T000525Z LOCATION:Inner Harbour\, Wharf Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 2Y9\, Canada URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/event/yacht-dogs-cafe-2/2026-09-06/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Maritime Museum of BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Natural Dyeing in the Orchard DTSTART:20260906T170000Z DTEND:20260906T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T182701Z UID:8084-1788688800-1788696000@lifecyclesproject.ca CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Learn how to use locally grown flowers to create beautiful pat terns on fabric\, and create your own flower pounded tote bag to take home \n\n\nWorkshop Description\nCome out and enjoy a morning of art in the Orc hard! This workshop will walk you through all the steps of how to use loca lly grown flowers and natural dyeing to create beautiful patterns on fabri c. Using the technique of flower pounding\, all participants will get to c reate their own beautiful naturally dyed tote bag to take home. This works hop will also include a demonstration of how to prepare fabric for natural dyeing so that you can continue to practise this new skill at home! All s upplies are included in this workshop\, however our number of hammers avai lable may be limited. Please bring your own if possible to help the worksh op run smoothly! \n \nBe sure to come dressed for the elements as this wor kshop will be held outdoors. \n \nGetting here\nAs there is limited parkin g available at the orchard\, please bike\, walk\, bus or carpool if possib le. We are located right on the galloping goose\, and you are welcome to b ring bikes into the Orchard to lock them up safely. \nIf you are driving\, there are 8 parking spots located at the end of Stancil lane\, 1 of which will be reserved as accessible for the duration of the workshop. Please b e mindful of our neighbours and do not park in the large driveway on the s outh side of the street. Additional parking can be found along the street on High St and Eaton Ave. \n \nAbout the Instructor\nZoe Land (she/they) w orks for Lifecycles Project as the seasonal education assistant. She is a science illustrator with over a two decades of artistic experience. Inspir ed by nature\, they love observing the rich biodiversity in their own back yard. With a background in Zoology and Studio Arts\, their interdisciplina ry skills help combine their passions into detailed science illustrations\ , and other natural creations. \n \nHow to Register for this Event\nThis w orkshop is in person only. Please dress appropriately for all types of wea ther\, as the workshop will be hosted outside in the orchard. \nThis works hop is available on a sliding scale basis. Please pay in alignment with yo ur financial privilege to help us continue to offer tickets in this way\, and support those in your community with less financial privilege to atten d our workshops. There are also a limited number of by donation tickets av ailable for this workshop\, these tickets are prioritized for folks who ar e low income and would otherwise be unable to attend. If the ticket cost i s a barrier for you\, please utilize these tickets. \nLifeCycles Project S ociety is always working to learn more about\, and breakdown\, barriers th at may exist in accessing our programming. We understand providing sliding scale tickets is by no means an exhaustive look at systems of oppression that exist for people. We welcome your ideas and feedback as we work to co ntinue learning. \nPlease contact us if you are no longer able to attend b ut hold a ticket so we can make your space available to someone else and w ork to process your refund. \nYou can also register for the event by calli ng our office at 250 383-5800 or via email by contacting welland@lifecycle sproject.ca \n \nAccessibility\nAccess from the parking area off Stancil L ane is through a latching unlocked gate. There is a gravel/dirt path slopi ng downward from the gate that leads to a wide flat grassy area with picni c table seating. If you are coming from the Galloping Goose entrance\, whi ch also has a latching unlocked gate\, you will find a gravel/dirt path th at slopes upward to the wide flat seating area. The steepness of the path varies throughout the Orchard and is steepest at the top of the Orchard cl oser to the Stancil Lane entrance\, and at the bottom between the Gallopin g Goose trail and the Orchard entrance. The pathway from the Galloping Goo se to the entrance to the Orchard has several sharp turns. \nThe Orchard h as a single-stall gender-neutral composting toilet facility on site with r amp access and transfer bars which will be open during the workshop. The c omposting toilet is located below the flat area and toward the Galloping G oose entrance. Hand sanitizer is available inside the toilet. \nThe worksh op will be held outside rain or shine\, please dress appropriately for the weather. The seating provided is picnic benches. Please feel free to brin g a cushion or your own folding chair\, a limited number of cushions are a vailable at the orchard. \nThere is access to potable water on site. Pleas e bring your own water bottle. \n \nPhoto Credit: Que Banh LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T182701Z LOCATION:Welland Legacy Park & Community Orchard\, 1215 Stancil Lane\, Vic toria\, BC\, V8Z 1R6\, Canada URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/event/natural-dyeing-in-the-orchard-3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:LifeCycles Project – Victoria\, BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/volunteer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parent and Kids Jiu Jitsu Class DTSTART:20260906T173000Z DTEND:20260906T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T123217Z UID:10052203-1788690600-1788696000@events.downtownvictoria.ca CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:A free morning of martial arts fun for the whole family! 🥋 \nJoin us Sunday\, September 6 for our FREE Parent & Kids Community Classe s. Parents and children will move\, play and try beginner-friendly martial arts activities together. \nAges 2–5: 10:30 AM\nAges 6+: 11:15 AM\nClas s length: 30 minutes\nCost: Completely FREE! \nNo experience or equipment needed. Just wear comfortable clothing and come ready to have some fun wit h your child. \nAdvance registration is required. Email us hello@lolakana. com subject line: “FAMILY” with your child’s name and age to reserve your spot! \n📍 Lolakana Martial Arts\n1855 Blanshard Street\, Victoria \nPrivate parking available LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T123217Z LOCATION:lolakana\, 1855 Blanshard Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 4H9\, Cana da URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/parent-and-kids-jiu-jitsu-cla ss/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Victoria Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/i-land-fest-2026-van couver-islands-caribbean-carnival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Strings Instrument Petting Zoo at Westshore Town Centre DTSTART:20260906T180000Z DTEND:20260907T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022050Z UID:10005213-1788692400-1788714000@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:education,family DESCRIPTION:Curious about learning a string instrument? Stop by our Instru ment Petting Zoo at Westshore Town Centre (by Dollarama/ FreshCo) and try a violin or cello with guidance from Victoria Conservatory of Music instru ctors. \n\nWhether you’re exploring music for yourself or your child\, t his is a fun\, hands-on opportunity to ask questions\, meet our faculty\, and learn more about individual lessons and group classes offered at our W esthills\, Langford campus. \n\nDate & Time: Sunday\, September 6 | 11:00 am–5:00 pm \n\nFree to attend. Drop in anytime! LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022050Z LOCATION:Westshore Town Centre\, 2945 Jacklin Road\, Langford\, BC\, V9B 5 E3\, Canada URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/strings-instrument-petting-zoo-at-westshore-to wn-centre-sept-6-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sail Past and Sail Race DTSTART:20260906T180000Z DTEND:20260906T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T000525Z UID:10002989-1788692400-1788699600@mmbc.bc.ca CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Watch classic vessels leave the Inner Harbour! \n\n\n\n\n\nHea d to the Ogden Point Causeway\, Clover Point\, or Barb’s Fish and Chips at Fisherman’s Wharf for the best view of the traditional Sail Past\, an d the Sail Race for sailing vessels. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T000525Z URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/event/sail-past-and-sail-race-3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Maritime Museum of BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Feature Performer: Hounds of Cuchulain DTSTART:20260906T193000Z DTEND:20260906T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T000525Z UID:10003016-1788697800-1788701400@mmbc.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:The Hounds of Cuchulain will perform from Deerleap (Dock D\, d irectly across from the main causeway ramp). \n\n\n\nThe Hounds of Cuchula in are a seven-piece band from Victoria\, BC\, delivering vibrant performa nces steeped in Irish\, Scottish\, English\, and original folk music. Insp ired by legends like The Dubliners\, The Pogues\, The Irish Rovers\, The C orries\, and The Chieftains\, their dynamic shows feature lively dance tun es\, historical ballads\, engaging stories\, and enchanting melodies. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T000525Z LOCATION:Inner Harbour\, Wharf Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 2Y9\, Canada URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/event/feature-performer-hounds-of-cuchulain-4/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Maritime Museum of BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Learn Improv: Improv 101 with Second City's Kevin Matviw DTSTART:20260906T200000Z DTEND:20260906T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T003346Z UID:10052174-1788699600-1788710400@events.downtownvictoria.ca CATEGORIES:comedy DESCRIPTION:Have fun\, meet new people and learn the basics of improv come dy in this four-week class with Second City veteran Kevin Matviw. No exper ience necessary! Classes start Sunday\, September 6. Registration is just $149. Spots are limited\, sign up today! LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T003346Z LOCATION:Theatre SKAM\, 849 Fort Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1H6\, Canada URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/learn-improv-improv-101-with- second-citys-kevin-matviw/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Victoria Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/i-land-fest-2026-van couver-islands-caribbean-carnival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Salty Tales: Victoria’s Maritime Heritage DTSTART:20260906T210000Z DTEND:20260906T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000956Z UID:10011633-1788703200-1788708600@creativelyunited.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Victoria’s history has been shaped by our island location. S hipping\, ship-building\, and all kinds of boats were central to life in e arly Victoria. This Labour Day weekend\, celebrate classic boats in the I nner Harbour and then hear “salty tales” in the cemetery! Coastal ste amers\, luxury yachts and racing yachts\, tugboats\, RCN war ships and p atrol vessels\, and car ferries—and the people who built\, owned\, and sailed them—will all be featured on this new OCS team tour\, which will end at the Naval Memorial. The tour will include the grave of W.H. Langley \, original owner of SV Dorothy—Canada’s oldest sailboat still active ly sailing\, now part of the collection of the Maritime Museum of BC and a highlight of this year’s Classic Boat Festival. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000956Z LOCATION:Ross Bay Cemetery Main Gate\, Fairfield Road\, Victoria\, Canada URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/salty-tales-victorias-maritime-heri tage/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Creatively United Community X-SOURCE-URL:https://creativelyunited.org/pair-up-directory END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Self-Inquiry Meeting (KECC) DTSTART:20260906T220000Z DTEND:20260907T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T000454Z UID:4440@krishnamurti-canada.ca CATEGORIES:community,wellness DESCRIPTION:Self-Inquiry Meeting (@KECC)\nWeekly on Sundays\, 3 – 5 pm P T\nAt the Krishnamurti Educational Centre of Canada\n538 Swanwick Road\, V ictoria BC (Metchosin)\n \nIf you are deeply interested in self-explorati on for transformative insight\, inner peace and wellbeing\, you are welcom e to join our  dialogue meetings\, guided by experienced facilitators pas sionate about self-inquiry and a shift in consciousness.\n \n\nOur Facili tator:\n\nThe magnetism of Krishnamurti’s words is irresistible to me. O ver the years\, a shift in sight has radically illuminated relationships\, beliefs\, and the exhausting maintenance of “me”.\n\nVala believes th at Krishnamurti’s teachings throw psychology\, art and “self- actualiz ation” into a new light and open dimensions on what it means to “under stand oneself”. Vala’s intensive study of Krishnamurti has an addition al focus on inquiry into trauma. Vala Legan is a practicing Marriage and F amily Therapist and Art Therapist\, specializing in trauma and attachment. \n\nShe has published 18 children’s books as an illustrator\, as well as illustrating over 30 national magazines and newspapers (www.valakondolega n.com).\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\nAs resource we will be using  The Book o f Life\, a collection of daily meditations by J. Krishnamurti. It is avai lable at cost for $20.\n\n\n\nThe Book of Life e-book is also freely avail able here and looking it over for questions to further explore in our meet ings is recommended.\n\nMeetings are held on a donation basis.  Your dona tion can be made here .\n\nMeetings will be held outdoors under the Centre ’s beautiful oak trees\, if the weather permits\, or otherwise indoors.\ n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n \n\nPLEASE NOTE: There are natural hazards on this ru ral\, ocean-front property\, including steep cliffs and uneven terrain\, s o caution and mindfulness are advised\, Visitors are required to sign a li ability waiver before walking on the Centre grounds!\n\n \nOne-time regis tration for this series is requested!\n \n\n \n\n \n\n[gravityform id=" 258" title="true" description="true"] LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T000454Z LOCATION:Krishnamurti Educational Centre of Canada\, 538 Swanwick Road\, V ictoria\, BC\, Canada URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca/events/self-inquiry-meeting-kecc-2026-0 9-06/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Events in BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Let's Talk Live: Sunday Afternoon Conversation and Connection DTSTART:20260906T220000Z DTEND:20260907T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260816T002706Z UID:10050948-1788706800-1788714000@events.downtownvictoria.ca CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Every Sunday from 3-5pm at Heslaa Tea Room\, 636 Johnson st\, have meaningful conversations and create genuine connections\, free of cha rge. Drop-in\, 19+ welcome.  \nSunday was made for this. \nNo brunch plan s? No agenda? Good. Come sit with us. \nEvery Sunday from 3PM–5PM at Hes laa Tea\, one of Victoria’s most beautiful\, calming spaces\, we’re ho lding room for something a little slower. A little softer. A little more h uman. \nFully self-guided with table talkers\, carefully chosen conversati on prompt cards sitting at your table before you even walk through the doo r. No host\, no schedule\, no pressure to perform. Just a gentle starting point\, and then the conversation becomes completely your own. \nCome alon e or bring someone. You’ll be paired one-on-one or in a small group (max 4) with people you wouldn’t have stumbled into on a regular Sunday afte rnoon. \nPicture this: \n-The smell of loose leaf tea and a table all to y ourself \n– A conversation that actually makes you think \n– Connectio n that doesn’t feel forced or rushed \n– The slowest\, most restorativ e part of your whole week \n– Self-guided table talkers — show up\, si t down\, start talking \n– Heslaa Tea — 636 Johnson St\, Victoria BC \ n– 100% free \n– 19+ welcome \n– Drop in anytime between 3PM–5PM \ n– Stay for one cup or close the place down \nIf you’ve been looking f or things to do in Victoria on a Sunday\, a way to meet people in Victoria BC without it feeling like a networking event\, or simply a reason to lea ve the house and feel something — this is your sign. \nThe best conversa tions you’ve ever had probably started with a warm drink and a stranger.   \nSee you Sunday LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T002706Z LOCATION:Heslaa\, 636 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W 1 M6\, Canada URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/lets-talk-live-sunday-afterno on-conversation-and-connection/2026-09-06/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Victoria Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/i-land-fest-2026-van couver-islands-caribbean-carnival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alisha's Light - Forever 57 DTSTART:20260906T220000Z DTEND:20260906T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T064305Z UID:10052168-1788706800-1788710400@events.downtownvictoria.ca CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Winner of the 2026 San Diego Fringe Outstanding Drama Award\, Alisha’s Light – Forever 57 takes the audience on a journey through Al isha’s magical first year of living authentically. Combining theatrical storytelling and original poetry\, Alisha brings to life pivotal conversat ions with her loved ones that reinforced her own self-acceptance. Her stor y demonstrates the transformational power of embracing strengths\, facing fears and pursuing dreams. Starting with a decision to seek a little bit o f happiness on the eve of her 57th birthday Alisha morphed from a reserved prose writer\, who feared rejection\, into a gregarious performer eager t o face the instant judgement that defines poetry slams. Alisha convinces t he audience it’s never too late to ask: “What small change can help un lock my best self?” \n“Alisha’s Light—Forever 57\, written and per formed by Alisha Richard\, is a courageous\, moving\, and compelling solo work that presents key moments from Alisha’s life\, focusing on her gend er-confirmation journey…Alisha’s recitation of her poetry is powerful\ , convincing\, and honest\, reflecting the voices of people who question a nd challenge the normalcy of violence\, bigotry\, cruelty\, and judgmental ism. Yet negativity and denial caused by sociocultural pressure are overco me by a strong sense of who she is: ‘the “beautiful woman whom I didn ’t know I was meant to meet.’” \nYuko Kurahashi\, Theatre & Art Crit ic\, Professor Emeritus Theater\, Kent State \n  \n  \nAudience praise: \n“Her performance was a master class in emotional courage. Alisha didn ’t just tell stories from her life\; she opened them up\, walked us thro ugh their shadows\, and let us feel the weight and tenderness of each mome nt.” — Doug Cooper\, Author & Motivational Speaker \n“It would be ha rd to describe this show on its face and sell it: half poetry slam\, half personal memoir\; a poet who isn’t an actor\, who’s new to performing making her debut with a whole new way of presenting her writing.” — Sa rah LeClair\, Founder\, Riot Productions \n“From the moment Alisha stepp ed onto the stage\, the audience was captivated. Her performance was not j ust a recounting of personal experiences but an invitation into a journey of self-discovery\, resilience\, and joy.” — Sunny Rey\, Founder Poets Underground \n“This is a raw\, vulnerable\, true-life story of one woma n’s brave journey to live authentically… There is something here for e veryone” — Alex A \n“What holds us back from living our truth\, and what are the consequences? Alisha sheds Light on the subject!” — Rita M \n“Intimate in the telling\, moving in the performance\, Alisha’s Li ght — Forever 57 is an hour-long journey into an individual experience t hat holds a universal story. Through spoken-word and imaginative staging\, Alisha Richard shares large and small moments of change that transformed her life\, and in turn\, causes us to reflect on our own lives. How we liv e\, who we are when we are true to ourselves—finding joy. This is the fe eling I left the performance with: joy. Alisha IS light.” — Judy R \n “A beautiful and heartfelt love letter to her authentic self. I admire A lisha’s courage in today’s political climate”. — Alfred G \nCredit s \n\n\n\n\nWritten by – Alisha Richard\nDirected by – Wilfred Paloma \n  \nAbout the Artist \nAlisha Richard began living authentically as a w oman in early 2023. After writing prose for decades\, her transition inspi red a venture into poetry and spoken word performance to share her journey . A gifted storyteller\, in 2025\, she became a theater kid at age 59. Ove r the past 18 months\, she has performed in four professionally-staged pro ductions as well as debuting and refining her own story: “Alisha’s Lig ht”. \nAlisha has performed up and down the California coast\, won multi ple poetry slams and was selected as the featured poet in a 2024 anthology earning a $500 prize and six headline opportunities. Her work strives to break down barriers and stigma while showing others the joy of living ones ʹ truth and inspiring them to seek out their best selves. LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T064305Z LOCATION:SKAM Satellite Studio\, 849 Fort Street\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/alishas-light-forever-57/2026 -09-06/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Victoria Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/i-land-fest-2026-van couver-islands-caribbean-carnival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunday Afternoon Jam DTSTART:20260906T220000Z DTEND:20260907T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T121121Z UID:10001630-1788706800-1788721200@loftpubvictoria.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Join us every Sunday for an afternoon of great music\, connect ion and encouragement.  Whether you are a music appreciator or musician y ourself\, you are invited to take in the immense talent this jam attracts.   With host Rainshadow Al.  3-7PM. \nIf participating\, show up and sign up with Al.  Bring your own instrument/mic. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T121121Z LOCATION:The Loft Pub\, 229 Gorge Rd E\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com/event/sunday-afternoon-jam/2026-09-06/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Loft Pub Victoria X-SOURCE-URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Icon Hip Hop DTSTART:20260907T050000Z DTEND:20260907T054500Z DTSTAMP:20260827T061927Z UID:7354@luckybar.ca CATEGORIES:music LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T061927Z URL:https://luckybar.ca/events/capital-wave-showcase-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Lucky Bar X-SOURCE-URL:https://luckybar.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:​ Open Call for Mail-In Postcard Art – Turtle Island Bioregion al Congress DTSTART:20260907T150000Z DTEND:20260908T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T000926Z UID:10011457-1788768000-1788800400@creativelyunited.org CATEGORIES:arts,community DESCRIPTION:Art has always been a part of the Turtle Island Bioregional Co ngress. From poetry to illustration\; spoken word to movement\; installati ons to concepts\, our Arts Council aims to steward and support creative en gagement and integration for congress participants. \nOpen Call for Mail-I n Postcard Art\nWhether or not you are able to join us in person for the 1 1th Turtle Island Bioregional Congress\, we invite you to send a postcard- sized artwork expressing your bioregion and your hopes for a thriving more -than-human future. \nAll postcard artworks received by September 7 will b e exhibited at the Congress! LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T000926Z URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/open-call-for-mail-in-postcard-art- turtle-island-bioregional-congress/2026-09-07/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Creatively United Community X-SOURCE-URL:https://creativelyunited.org/pair-up-directory END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Saxe Point Park regeneration DTSTART:20260907T170000Z DTEND:20260907T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T000926Z UID:10008387-1788775200-1788782400@creativelyunited.org CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Come and have fun helping to remove ivy\, blackberry and a few other non-native invasive plants that are smothering the park. Doing so w ill allow the native plants to re-establish and thrive\, restoring the nat ural ecosystem. \nThis is a volunteer effort promoted by Esquimalt Parks a nd Recreation under their Branch Out initiative. \nSaxe Point Park is at t he bottom of Fraser Street in Esquimalt. Meet in front of the washroom blo ck\, circled in red on the map below. \nPre-requirement: \nEsquimalt Park s and Recreation requires that all volunteers must complete and sign a wai ver as well as attend a brief orientation session about working in the par k. \nVisit the townships Branch Out webpage and contact the Community Deve lopment Programmer by: \n\nemail events@esquimalt.ca\n\nor \n\nphone 250-4 12-8518 LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T000926Z URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/saxe-point-park-regeneration/2026-0 9-07/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Creatively United Community X-SOURCE-URL:https://creativelyunited.org/pair-up-directory END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cameron Bandshell Concert Series: Heather Ferguson DTSTART:20260907T203000Z DTEND:20260907T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022052Z UID:10011461-1788787800-1788795000@creativelyunited.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:The City hosts summer concerts at the Cameron Bandshell that r un Friday-Monday from June-September. Featuring talented local performers\ , bringing vibrant\, live music to the community. \nOn September 7\, catch Heather Ferguson at 1:30pm\, bringing her smoldering vocals to the Camero n Bandshell stage with original songs from her acclaimed album “FOUND\, ” her latest single\, “Broken Horned Kudu\, ” and reimagined jazz st andards. Joined by some of Victoria’s finest musicians she showcases int imate\, story-rich songs that feel both sophisticated and warmly inviting. Critics have praised her as “a compelling voice in the jazz scene” no ting her warm\, commanding tone\, beautiful phrasing\, and performances th at are at once confident\, generous\, and passionately emotional. \nNow em erging fully as a singer‑songwriter\, Heather is celebrated for original material that blends deeply personal storytelling and luminous arrangemen ts. Every lyric and every note lands up close and personal. \nWebsite: www .heatherferguson.ca LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022052Z LOCATION:Cameron Bandshell: Beacon Hill Park URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/cameron-bandshell-concert-series-he ather-ferguson/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Creatively United Community X-SOURCE-URL:https://creativelyunited.org/pair-up-directory END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bill Francis - Story & Song DTSTART:20260908T003000Z DTEND:20260908T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T121121Z UID:10001741-1788802200-1788811200@loftpubvictoria.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:BILL FRANCIS shares an acoustic evening of story and pop/rock favourites featuring Rainshadow Al… requests welcome! Voluntary Cover. 5 :30PM. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T121121Z LOCATION:The Loft Pub\, 229 Gorge Rd E\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com/event/bill-francis-story-song/2026-09-07/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Loft Pub Victoria X-SOURCE-URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ukulele Strumalong DTSTART:20260908T020000Z DTEND:20260908T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260816T060838Z UID:10011481-1788807600-1788814800@creativelyunited.org CATEGORIES:community,music DESCRIPTION:Fee: $10\nStrumalong from 7pm – 9pm\nSong books available fo r purchase at the stage for $30 per book\nFirst come\, first served as sea ts cannot be reserved.\nCome early for food and drink at 5:30 – support your neighbourhood pub \nURL:\nWebsite: https://evvnt.com/events/?_ev_id=3 766236 \nDate and Time: Monday\, 07 September 2026 19:00 – 21:00 \nVenue details: The Fernwood Inn\, 1302 Gladstone Avenue\, Victoria\, British Co lumbia\, V8R 1S1\, Canada \nCategory: Community | Local / Community LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T060838Z LOCATION:The Fernwood Inn\, 1302 Gladstone Avenue\, Victoria\, V8R 1S1 URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/ukulele-strumalong-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Creatively United Community X-SOURCE-URL:https://creativelyunited.org/pair-up-directory END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Love to Sing!!!!!! The Victoria Arion Male Choir Invitation to Jan uary 2026 Open Houses DTSTART:20260908T020000Z DTEND:20260908T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T060937Z UID:10008969-1788807600-1788814800@creativelyunited.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:The Victoria Arion Male Choir: Tradition and Community \nAbout the Choir\nThe Victoria Arion Male Choir represents one of the newest add itions to the vibrant choral scene in Victoria\, BC. Formed in the summer of 2018\, the choir is the result of the union between two long-standing e nsembles: the Arion Male Voice Choir\, established in 1892\, and the Victo ria Male Voice Choir\, founded in 1907. Both groups recognized the opportu nity to better pursue their vision of creating “a community of men singi ng for health and joy” by coming together as one. This merger has proven to be a dynamic and successful venture\, yielding positive results both m usically and organizationally. \nOur Mission\nThe choir is dedicated to su staining the rich tradition of male-voice choral music. Each year\, member s share their passion for music through a minimum of two public concerts\, as well as performances at seniors’ residences\, the Victoria Remembran ce Day ceremony\, and other community events. In support of music educatio n\, the Victoria Arion Male Choir offers a choral scholarship program\, in viting up to four student musicians annually to join and perform with the group. New members are always welcome to experience the camaraderie and jo y of choral singing. \nLeadership\nUnder the direction of Musical Director Sean Lampard-Quicke\, who joined the choir in 2020\, and the accompanimen t of collaborative pianist Jennifer Mitchell\, a member since 2019\, the c hoir continues to thrive and evolve. \nMembership and Rehearsals\nThe Vict oria Arion Male Choir is actively seeking new singers for its non-audition choir\, beginning in January 2026. Open houses will be held on Mondays\ , January 5th\, 12th\, and 19th\; rehearsals start at 7:00 p.m. each Monda y.  at Cordova Bay United Church\, located at 813 Claremont Ave. The cho ir performs four-part harmony\, with a diverse repertoire that includes cl assical\, spiritual\, folk\, and contemporary selections. Additionally\, t he choir welcomes applications for its choral scholar program. \nFor those interested in joining as a new member or learning more about the choral s cholar program\, please contact Jim Johnson at jimmysj@shaw.ca or visit the choir’s website at www.vamc.ca. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T060937Z LOCATION:Cordova Bay United Church\, Claremont Avenue\, Victoria\, Capital Regional District\, V8Y 1J9\, Canada URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/love-to-sing-the-victoria-arion-mal e-choir-invitation-to-january-2026-open-houses/2026-09-07/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Creatively United Community X-SOURCE-URL:https://creativelyunited.org/pair-up-directory END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:90210 Monday Nights DTSTART:20260908T043000Z DTEND:20260908T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T061927Z UID:7359@luckybar.ca CATEGORIES:music LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T061927Z URL:https://luckybar.ca/events/90210-monday-nights-19-2026-09-07/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Lucky Bar X-SOURCE-URL:https://luckybar.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Voices of Earth\, Animism Literacy with Janet Marley DTSTART:20260908T163000Z DTEND:20260929T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T000926Z UID:10011236-1788859800-1790681400@creativelyunited.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:In this course we will engage with our birthright to communica te with the Voices of Earth. Our human nervous systems developed in a cont ext of deep sensory communication with our more-than-human kin\, in cohere nce and embeddedness with the wild natural world we were part of. \nAlthou gh as modern humans we now have many barriers separating us from this conn ected context\, we all have the capacity to develop attunement to the lang uage of Gaia through our 5 senses as well as our felt senses and our innat e capacities for extended cognition through interpersonal neurobiology\, i nterspecies neurobiology\, and morphic field consciousness. \nIn these fou r sessions\, we will embark on a step-by-step journey of sensing and sense -making in order to …\nCLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T000926Z URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/voices-of-earth-animism-literacy-wi th-janet-marley/2026-09-08/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Creatively United Community X-SOURCE-URL:https://creativelyunited.org/pair-up-directory END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Canadian Club of Victoria September Luncheon DTSTART:20260908T184500Z DTEND:20260908T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T180958Z UID:10011625-1788867900-1788874200@creativelyunited.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Club of Victoria 2026-27 season opening speaker i s Dr. Michael Prince\, PhD. His topical topic:  the Place of Alberta in C anada Today LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T180958Z LOCATION:Hotel Grand Pacific\, 463 Belleville Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 1X3\, ca URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/the-canadian-club-of-victoria-septe mber-luncheon/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Creatively United Community X-SOURCE-URL:https://creativelyunited.org/pair-up-directory END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Senior Climate Witness Caravan DTSTART:20260908T190000Z DTEND:20260908T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T000926Z UID:10011626-1788868800-1788879600@creativelyunited.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Across Canada people are uniting in a national climate action during the opening of Parliament to call on the Government of Canada to re ject new fossil fuel pipelines\, uphold its climate commitments\, respect Indigenous rights and invest in future generations. \nMore than a dozen Vi ctorian\, BC seniors will journey to Ottawa as a Senior Climate Witness (S CW) Caravan. The public is invited to cheer them on for their departure at noon\, Tuesday\, September 8th meeting a Mile Zero (foot of Douglas St. a nd Dallas Rd.) and bring signs. Learn more here \nSuggested posters: Good Ancestors Don’t Build Pipelines\; Protect Canada – No $$ For Pipelines \; Make Fossil Fuels Extinct Again (Before We Are)\, Stop Giving Our Taxes to Trillionaires\; Taxes for Public Use Not Corporations. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T000926Z URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/senior-climate-witness-caravan/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Creatively United Community X-SOURCE-URL:https://creativelyunited.org/pair-up-directory END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:UVic's Politics\, Policy and Climate Action Micro-Certificate DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260909 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260910 DTSTAMP:20260901T000926Z UID:10011375-1788912000-1788998399@creativelyunited.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Where policy meets climate action. \nTurning climate ambition into institutional action takes more than good policy ideas. It takes unde rstanding where power sits\, how coalitions get built\, and what makes pol icy move or stall. UVic’s micro-certificate in Politics\, Policy and Cli mate Action is for people ready to influence the institutes shaping our cl imate future\, from within them or alongside them. \nOffered in an online asynchronous format\, the Politics\, Policy and Climate Action micro-certi ficate is supported by a partnership between the School of Environmental S tudies and the Division of Continuing Studies\, resulting in expertly desi gned courses taught by leaders in their fields. Courses are current\, comp rehensive and designed for the needs of busy professionals looking for onl ine learning. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T000926Z URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/uvics-politics-policy-and-climate-a ction-micro-certificate/2026-09-09/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Creatively United Community X-SOURCE-URL:https://creativelyunited.org/pair-up-directory END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:UVic Climate Action Planning Micro-Certificate DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260909 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260910 DTSTAMP:20260901T000926Z UID:10011371-1788944400-1807117200@creativelyunited.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Find your place in climate action. \nThe question isn’t whet her to act\, it’s where to start. UVic’s micro-certificate in Climate Action Planning\, offered in an online asynchronous format\, gives you a g rounded introduction to the climate landscape: why well-intentioned effort s fall short\, how decisions get made\, and where real leverage exists. Pr actical\, accessible\, and designed to make use of your own context. \nThe Climate Action Planning micro-certificate is supported by a partnership b etween the School of Environmental Studies and the Division of Continuing Studies\, resulting in expertly designed courses taught by leaders in thei r fields. Courses are current\, comprehensive and designed for the needs o f busy professionals looking for online learning. \nThis program is certif ied by CIFAL Victoria. CIFAL provides certification for training courses that build the capabilities of individuals and communities towards the ach ievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Participants who success fully complete this course are eligible to receive a Certificate of Comple tion co-signed by UNITAR (United Nations Institute for Training and Resear ch) and CIFAL Victoria. \nCourses are available for registration throughou t the academic year (September-April).\n\nOngoing through April 7\, 2027. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T000926Z URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/uvic-climate-action-planning-micro- certificate/2026-09-09/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Creatively United Community X-SOURCE-URL:https://creativelyunited.org/pair-up-directory END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:OpenHack Victoria DTSTART:20260909T010000Z DTEND:20260909T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T063153Z UID:event_316191596@meetup.com CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:OpenHack Victoria\nWe meet every Tuesday night at 6pm at James Joyce Bistro (the restaurant in Peacock Billiards\, 1175 Douglas Street) to hang out and write code. The format is simple:\n\n→ We do introductio ns at 6:15pm sharp!\n→ Bring your laptop!\n→ Work on anything you want : open-source\, closed-source\, side-projects\, work\, play.\n→ All expe rience levels and technologies are welcome.\n→ Food and drinks are avail able from the restaurant\, but are not provided.\n→ Follow our [code of conduct](https://openhack.club/#code-of-conduct)!\n→ Don't forget your l aptop!\n\n→ Join the [Discord server](https://discord.gg/jRbukPPEfH)\n → [Jared](https://jardo.dev) and Patrick organize the event\n→ OpenHac k Victoria is sponsored by [Super Good](https://supergood.software/) LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T063153Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/openhack-victoria/events/316191596/ X-SOURCE-NAME:OpenHack Victoria END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SWANG THANG! DTSTART:20260909T010000Z DTEND:20260909T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T121121Z UID:10001991-1788890400-1788901200@loftpubvictoria.com CATEGORIES:dance,music DESCRIPTION:SWANG THANG! is an upbeat and vibrant ensemble bringing the in fectious energy of Swing\, Blues\, and Latin dance party music straight fr om the golden era of 1940 to 1965. With a repertoire packed full of vintag e gems and irresistible grooves\, they deliver a joyful\, high-energy perf ormance that’s as fun as it is timeless. \nVoluntary Cover LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T121121Z LOCATION:The Loft Pub\, 229 Gorge Rd E\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com/event/the-swing-jump-blues-band-2/2026-09- 08/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Loft Pub Victoria X-SOURCE-URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:James Roque - The Mano Po Tour (Victoria) DTSTART:20260909T020000Z DTEND:20260909T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260817T002753Z UID:10052133-1788894000-1788899400@events.downtownvictoria.ca CATEGORIES:comedy DESCRIPTION:Award-winning comedian James Roque is bringing his stand-up to Victoria\, BC as part of his Mano Po world tour. A ‘mano po’ is a Fil ipino gesture of respect\, given to your elders. And for Filipinos\, you a lready know the fear: one day\, it’s coming for you. A funny and heartfe lt new hour about ageing\, unpacking your life and the panic of realising you’ve become the adult – whether you’re ready or not. LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T002753Z LOCATION:The Mint Victoria\, 1414 Douglas St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 2G2\, C anada URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/james-roque-the-mano-po-tour- victoria/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Victoria Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/i-land-fest-2026-van couver-islands-caribbean-carnival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Victoria Tenants Union Online Meetings DTSTART:20260909T020000Z DTEND:20260909T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T061013Z UID:10011449-1788894000-1788897600@creativelyunited.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:We are a tenants union organizing in Victoria\, BC\, Canada. V icTU is a tenant led\, democratic movement\, whose members are the highest decision-making body. We are an independent organization and believe that good quality\, affordable\, accessible\, and secure housing is a human ri ght and should not be a commodity or an investment for the purpose of prof it. \nWe meet every Tuesday 7:00pm – 8:00pm online. We welcome newcomers who are interested in learning more about us. \n💻️Meeting Link📱 LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T061013Z LOCATION:Online\, Event URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/victoria-tenants-union-online-meeti ngs/2026-09-08/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Creatively United Community X-SOURCE-URL:https://creativelyunited.org/pair-up-directory END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Women Of The Fur Trade DTSTART:20260909T023000Z DTEND:20261005T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T180932Z UID:10011520-1788895800-1791149400@creativelyunited.org CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Directed by Kathleen MacLean\nSet in “eighteen hundred and s omething”\, three very different women with a preference for 21st-centur y slang sit in a fort on the banks of the Reddish River\, sharing their vi ews on life\, love\, and that hot nerd Louis Riel (“He is SO dreamy…th e total package!”)\nIn this lively historical satire of survival and cul tural inheritance\, playwright Frances Koncan shifts perspectives from the male gaze onto women’s power-in the past and present-through the lens o f the rapidly changing world of the Canadian fur trade.\nWHY WE CHOSE THIS PLAY\nWe are captivated by the way that Koncan’s irreverent and witty c omedy looks at Indigenous history through a modern feminist lens. Poking f un at the men who have stolen the limelight for far too many years\, Marie -Angelique\, Cecilia\, and Eugenia track the progress of-and interact with -Louis Riel and Thomas Scott. -Michael Shamata and Nigel Shawn Williams \n This production of Women of the Fur Trade is supported in part by a genero us gift from Diane Scott. \nURLs:\nTickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3784665-0 ?pid=10320\nFacebook: https://go.evvnt.com/3784665-2?pid=10320\nInstagram: https://go.evvnt.com/3784665-3?pid=10320\nYouTube: https://go.evvnt.com/3 784665-4?pid=10320 \nDate and Time: Tuesday\, 08 September 2026 at 19:30 – Sunday\, 04 October 2026 at 21:30 \nVenue details: Belfry Theatre\, 12 91 Gladstone Avenue\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8T 2Y5\, Canada \nCat egory: Arts | Performing Arts | Theatre \nPrice:\nPWYC-Recommended $20 to $60: CAD 50.00 \nArtists: Frances Koncan\, Danica Charlie\, Amanda Lisman\ , Jonathan Mason\, Aren Okemaysim\, Kelsey Kanatan Wavey\, Frances Koncan\ , Kathleen MacLean\, Denyse Karn\, Jeff Chief\, Leigh Ann Vardy\, Wayne Ke lso\, Katerina Sokyrko\, Kelsey Cain LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T180932Z LOCATION:Belfry Theatre\, 1291 Gladstone Avenue\, Victoria\, V8T 2Y5 URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/women-of-the-fur-trade/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Creatively United Community X-SOURCE-URL:https://creativelyunited.org/pair-up-directory END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Drop Zone Victoria DTSTART:20260909T150000Z DTEND:20260910T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260817T063652Z UID:10050567-1788940800-1788973200@events.downtownvictoria.ca CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, September 9th\, Victoria will become a city of Superheroes!\n​​​Be one of over 50 people who will rappel 13 stories down the Manulife/CIBC Building. All to help raise funds for children and families with disabilities.\nRegister as an individual\, create a team o r take the Drop Zone challenge with your friends\, family or colleagues. Y ou’ll get your own personal fundraising page with tools to invite others \, spread the word\, share your photos and fundraise for Easter Seals. Yo ur fundraising commitment is only $875/person! \nIt’s an incredible expe rience you don’t want to miss out on! Plus\, you’ll have bragging rig hts for a year\, maybe choose to wear a Superhero costume\, take in the go rgeous views and of course\, make a difference! \nYou must be at least 19 years old on the day of the event to participate. \nRegistration fee: Par ticipants are required to contribute a $50 donation\, which will be adde d to their fundraising minimum. LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T063652Z LOCATION:manulife building\, 1175 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, British Colu mbia\, V8W 2E1\, Canada URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/drop-zone-victoria/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Victoria Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/i-land-fest-2026-van couver-islands-caribbean-carnival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Monterey Recreation Centre Open House 2026 DTSTART:20260909T200000Z DTEND:20260909T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T180934Z UID:10011606-1788958800-1788964200@creativelyunited.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Monterey Recreation Centre Open House \nWednesday\, September 9 | 1:00-2:30 p.m.\nGarry Oak Room\, Monterey Recreation Centre \nInvite y our friends to discover Monterey and the lifestyle enhancing offerings suc h as 35+ volunteer led clubs and drop-in activities included in the Monter ey Membership. There’s something for everyone at Monterey\, from walking groups\, book clubs\, discussion groups\, table games\, billiards\, table tennis and more! Select clubs and activities will be on display at the Op en House. \nGuests to the Open House can enter to win free door prizes!! C omplimentary coffee and cookies will be available for all. \n  \nDate and Time: Wed\, 09 Sep 2026 13:00 – Wed\, 09 Sep 2026 14:30 \nVenue Details : Monterey Recreation Centre\, 1442 Monterey Avenue\, Victoria\, British C olumbia\, V8S 4W1\, Canada \nCategory: Community | Local / Community LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T180934Z LOCATION:Monterey Recreation Centre\, 1442 Monterey Avenue\, Victoria\, V8 S 4W1 URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/monterey-recreation-centre-open-hou se-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Creatively United Community X-SOURCE-URL:https://creativelyunited.org/pair-up-directory END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Drag Bingo DTSTART:20260909T200000Z DTEND:20260909T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T063011Z UID:10044020-1788984000-1788984000@events.downtownvictoria.ca CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Come win fun prizes! \nFirst ball called at 8pm LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T063011Z LOCATION:The Vicious Poodle\, 726 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1N1 URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/drag-bingo/2026-09-09/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Victoria Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/i-land-fest-2026-van couver-islands-caribbean-carnival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:24th Vancouver Latin American Film Festival DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260910 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTSTAMP:20260901T000926Z UID:10011619-1788998400-1789948799@creativelyunited.org CATEGORIES:festival,film DESCRIPTION:VLAFF presents the 24th Vancouver Latin American Film Festiv al. The festival features over 70 films\, 11 days of cinema\, live music\, special guests\, and an incredible community. Drop by to celebrate bold v oices\, hear unforgettable stories\, and experience the best in cinema fro m Latin America and beyond. \nMore details about the 2026 festival lineup\ , music nights\, new directors’ competition\, shorts program\, and ticke ts can be found here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T000926Z URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/24th-vancouver-latin-american-film- festival/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Creatively United Community X-SOURCE-URL:https://creativelyunited.org/pair-up-directory END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Casual Chess Meetup At The Outpost DTSTART:20260910T010000Z DTEND:20260910T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T063157Z UID:event_316207434@meetup.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Casual Chess Meetup at The Outpost\nJoin us at The Outpost for our Casual Chess Meetup! Whether you're a beginner or a grandmaster\, you 're welcome to come enjoy some coffeehouse chess with us. Our group offers a social atmosphere for chess enthusiasts to gather\, play casual games\, and learn from each other. With a focus on chess education\, we welcome a ll levels of players who have an interest in learning\, improving\, and en joying the game of chess. Come join us and make new friends over the board ! $7 cover charge to be paid To The Outpost Board Game Cafe on arrival. LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T063157Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/victoria-coffeehouse-chess-meetup-group/events/ 316207434/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Casual Chess Meetup at The Outpost END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Jam DTSTART:20260910T010000Z DTEND:20260910T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T121121Z UID:10001776-1788976800-1788987600@loftpubvictoria.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:MUSIC JAM with host Brooke Cooper. 6-9PM. Victoria’s musicia ns are invited to take the stage for a jam. A great place to showcase your band\, get some stage time and connect with other musicians. BYO instrume nt and/or mic to participate. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T121121Z LOCATION:The Loft Pub\, 229 Gorge Rd E\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com/event/wednesday-night-jam/2026-09-09/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Loft Pub Victoria X-SOURCE-URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sing Together - WEDNESDAY - 6:30-7:30pm at McMinn Park! DTSTART:20260910T013000Z DTEND:20260910T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T065004Z UID:event_316397613@meetup.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Sing Together - Victoria\nSing with us outside at McMinn Park! Dress warm it may be chilly in the evening. Let’s hope for no rain\, jo in the WhatsApp chat to get updates in case we need to move it.\n\nCome co nnect with others\, learn songs of community\, and experience the joy of s inging in a welcoming and relaxed environment. All songs are taught by cal l and response. No experience needed - even if you never sing\, just bring your enthusiasm! Let’s grow something beautiful together!\n\nIf you'd l ike to donate to help cover costs of running the group you can e-transfer to singforjoy135@gmail.com\, but there is no requirement to contribute. I prefer E-transfer if possible since donations in person can distract from the event :)\n\n**Too busy? Think of this as a 60-minute happiness hack th at's more effective than scrolling social media!**\n\n**Feel free to come 5-10 minutes early so we all get a chance to get to know each other before we begin.**\n\n**What if I can't sing?** Everyone can sing in this group\ , even if you 'never sing'\, 'don't have a good voice'\, or only sing in t he car alone. All voices are welcome and we would love to have you there!\ n\n**What songs do we sing?** We sing a wide variety of short songs\, ofte n in rounds\, layers\, or harmony. They have themes of community\, nature\ , joy\, and hope among many others. For more details\, see the website - [ https://singtogether.ca/songs-we-sing/](https://singtogether.ca/songs-we-s ing/)\n\nThank you so much for attending! I look forward to singing with y ou. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T065004Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/sing-together-victoria/events/316397613/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Sing Together - Victoria END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rumba Lessons DTSTART:20260910T020000Z DTEND:20260910T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022108Z UID:event_316068737@meetup.com CATEGORIES:dance DESCRIPTION:Victoria Square and Round Dancing\nCome try a Rumba class. Lea rn the rhythm\, timing and fun of one of the world's most popular dances.\ nNo experience necessary. No partner required. Come join us for a fun even ing! LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022108Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/victoria-square-and-round-dancing/events/316068 737/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Square and Round Dancing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Drink & Draw Sept 9th at Christie's Carriage House Pub DTSTART:20260910T020000Z DTEND:20260910T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T183426Z UID:event_316300166@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts,drink DESCRIPTION:Drink & Draw Social Club Victoria\, BC\nA weekly meetup of beg inner-to-professional artists & beverage enthusiasts.\nEvery Wednesday\, m embers meet up at a different pub with their own art supplies and doodle a way. This group was started in 2010 and includes professional animators\, storyboard artists\, comic book artists\, graphic designers\, and tattoo a rtists. But don't feel intimidated\, there are many beginners and hobbyist s as well\, so even if your forte is stick people\, then you're more than welcome to join. LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T183426Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/drink-draw-social-club-victoria-bc/events/31630 0166/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Drink & Draw Social Club Victoria\, BC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Waltz Lessons DTSTART:20260910T030000Z DTEND:20260910T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022108Z UID:event_316068702@meetup.com CATEGORIES:dance DESCRIPTION:Victoria Square and Round Dancing\nCome try a Waltz class. Gra ceful movement and beautiful music - perfect for beginners and experienced dancers alike.\nNo experience necessary. No partner required. Come join u s for a fun evening! LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022108Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/victoria-square-and-round-dancing/events/316068 702/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Square and Round Dancing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Thursday Night VR Game Challenge DTSTART:20260910T180000Z DTEND:20260910T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T063154Z UID:10033780-1789063200-1789074000@events.downtownvictoria.ca CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the ultimate VR gaming showdown\, where gamers o f all skill levels unite for a thrilling night of camaraderie\, competitio n\, and fantastic prizes! \n​ \nEvent Details: \n​When: Every Thursday night from 6 PM to 9 PM \nWhere: Infusion VR Arcade at 535 Yates St \nTic kets: $10 for entrance + first play. $5 per additional play. \n​​ \nHo w It Works: \n1. Ticketed Entry: For just $10\, get your ticket online for a shot at glory in one of three exciting games. (More tickets available a t the event.) \n2. Game Selection: Each week\, we feature new games\, anno unced in advance for you to practice. \n​ \n3. Compete for High Scores: Aim for the top spot on the leaderboard within the time limit and prove yo ur gaming skills. \n4. Prizes: Win awesome rewards\, including novelty ite ms\, gift cards and more\, for that sweet taste of victory. \n​ \n​ \n Why You Should Attend: \nGaming Community: ​Connect with fellow gamers w ho share your passion. \nPrizes: Win rewards by beating the high score. \n Weekly Excitement: Games and challenges will be different every week. \nCa sual and Competitive: Inclusive for everyone\, whether you’re a casual o r pro player. \n​ \n​ \n​ \nNote: Check our website and social media for weekly updates\, game announcements\, and additional event details. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T063154Z LOCATION:Infusion Edutainment\, 514 Fort St.\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1E6\, C anada URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/thursday-night-vr-game-challe nge/2026-09-10/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Victoria Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/i-land-fest-2026-van couver-islands-caribbean-carnival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Postsecondary Faculty Thursday Lunch Concert DTSTART:20260910T193000Z DTEND:20260910T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022050Z UID:10005217-1789043400-1789047000@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Entrance to this event in Alix Goolden Hall is at 900 Johnson Street. \nFree admission. \n\nAbout the Concert\n\nKicking off the season\ , this special edition of our Thursday Lunch Concert series features perfo rmances by the talented faculty of the Victoria Conservatory of Music’s Postsecondary Music Performance Diploma and Certificate programs. \n\nFrom Classical to Contemporary\, expect a dynamic range of solo and ensemble w orks that reflect the depth\, versatility\, and artistry of the musicians who mentor our postsecondary students. This is a unique opportunity to hea r the educators on stage—artists who inspire the next generation and sha pe the creative direction of the program. \n\nSince September 1979\, the V ictoria Conservatory of Music has proudly represented Camosun College as i ts exclusive provider of music programming. This concert marks the beginni ng of a season of midday musical discoveries. \n\n \nVenue Accessibility \ n\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is wheelchair accessible at street leve l. There’s a drop-off zone out front\, elevator access inside\, and seve ral accessible washrooms\, including a gender-neutral washroom. \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your-visit LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022050Z LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, B ritish Columbia\, V8V 3N4 URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/postsecondary-faculty-thursday-lunch-concert-s ept-10-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Trivia Thursday at Brickyard Pizza DTSTART:20260910T193000Z DTEND:20260910T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T063002Z UID:10036663-1789068600-1789077600@events.downtownvictoria.ca CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Rally the troops and combine your knowledge to win swag\, gift cards and of course\, DELICIOUS PIZZA!!!\nThis show kicks off at 730pm eve ry Thursday and yes they take reservations! Book your table now!! LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T063002Z LOCATION:Brickyard Pizza\, 784 Yates Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1L4\, Ca nada URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/trivia-thursday-at-brickyard- pizza/2026-09-10/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Victoria Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/i-land-fest-2026-van couver-islands-caribbean-carnival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:THE PATH OF NEGATION (Victoria) DTSTART:20260910T233000Z DTEND:20260911T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T000454Z UID:4417@krishnamurti-canada.ca CATEGORIES:community,wellness DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 10\, 4:30 – 6 pm  PT\nEsquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion\n1070 Tillicum Road\, Victoria\, BC\n\n \nTHE PATH OF NEGAT ION\n \n\n“The seeing of the false as false is truth” .\n\nKrishnamur ti talked about Via Negativa (the path of negation) : the approach of find ing truth\, clarity\, and freedom not by accumulating positive knowledge o r following a system\, but by observing the false  and “what is”.\n\n Why is “Via Negativa” so hard for us? - or is it?  This is difficult in dialogues. Our human thought tends to create positive statements and co nclusions. Why? What do we gain by positive statements and what do we lose without them? Should I leave a dialogue feeling “good”? Can we “hel p” each other in dialogue?\n\n \n\nAnyone deeply interested in self-exp loration for inner peace and freedom\, is welcome to join our talks and di alogue meetings\, guided by experienced facilitators passionate about self -inquiry and a shift in consciousness.\n\n\n \n\nThe Facilitator:\n\n\n\n The magnetism of Krishnamurti’s words is irresistible to me. Over the ye ars\, a shift in sight has radically illuminated relationships\, beliefs\, and the exhausting maintenance of “me”.\n\nVala believes that Krishna murti’s teachings throw psychology\, art and “self- actualization” i nto a new light and open dimensions on what it means to “understand ones elf”. Vala’s intensive study of Krishnamurti has an additional focus o n inquiry into trauma. Vala Legan is a practicing Marriage and Family Ther apist and Art Therapist\, specializing in trauma and attachment.\n\nShe ha s published 18 children’s books as an illustrator\, as well as illustrat ing over 30 national magazines and newspapers (www.valakondolegan.com).\n\ n \n\n \n\n\n\nAs resource we will be using  The Book of Life\, a coll ection of daily meditations by J. Krishnamurti. It is available online and from us at cost for $20.\n\n\n\nThe Book of Life e-book is also freely av ailable here and looking it over for questions to further explore in our m eetings is recommended.\n\nWe particularly recommend the readings on Belie f (February 9 - 15) before our meeting.\n\nMeetings are held on a donation basis.  Your donation can be made here .\n\nThey will be held in the Boa rdroom of the Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion.  The Pavilion is located in this beautiful park\, next to a Japanese Garden.\n\n\n\nEnter from Tillicu m Road. There is ample parking next to the Pavilion.\n\nOr take #26 bus to Tillicum at Gorge Bridge stop\, with a 5 minute walk from there to the Pa vilion.\n\n \n\n \nOne-time registration for this series is requested!\n  \n\n \n\n[gravityform id="259" title="true" description="true"] LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T000454Z LOCATION:Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion\, 1070 Tillicum Road\, Victoria\, B C\, V9A 2A1\, Canada URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca/events/self-inquiry-meeting-victoria-20 26-09-10/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Events in BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Data & Beer - Fall Social DTSTART:20260911T000000Z DTEND:20260911T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022111Z UID:event_315997115@meetup.com CATEGORIES:drink DESCRIPTION:Victoria Data Society\nThis is your chance to kick back with o ther data enthusiasts—whether you're a seasoned pro or just curious abou t the field. There’s no agenda here\, just good company and great conver sation.\n\nGrab a drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic—whatever suits you!) and settle in.\nWhether you're here to trade insights\, get inspired\, or simply relax with folks who get your love for data\, you’re in the righ t place. No presentations\, no expectations—just a laid-back evening wit h interesting people.\n\nCome as you are\, and let’s enjoy some quality Data & Beer time. Cheers! 🍻 LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022111Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/victoria-data/events/315997115/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Data Society END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:4-Week Women's Only Kickboxing Class DTSTART:20260911T003000Z DTEND:20260911T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T063154Z UID:10052147-1789061400-1789065000@events.downtownvictoria.ca CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Starting Thursday\, September 3rd at 5:30pm \n$47 + GST \nLola kana Martial Arts\n1855 Blanshard Street\nFREE PARKING \nhello@lolakana.co m LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T063154Z LOCATION:lolakana\, 1855 Blanshard Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 4H9\, Cana da URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/4-week-womens-only-kickboxing -class-3/2026-09-10/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Victoria Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/i-land-fest-2026-van couver-islands-caribbean-carnival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rhythm Train DTSTART:20260911T010000Z DTEND:20260911T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T121121Z UID:10001756-1789063200-1789074000@loftpubvictoria.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:RHYTHM TRAIN is a top-notch line-up of musicians offering up a great mix of blues\, rock\, R&B and more. Featuring Jack Lavin and Ross H all with special guests every week. Voluntary Cover. 6-9PM. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T121121Z LOCATION:The Loft Pub\, 229 Gorge Rd E\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com/event/rhythm-train/2026-09-10/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Loft Pub Victoria X-SOURCE-URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Poetry for Your Body\, Mind and Spirit DTSTART:20260911T020000Z DTEND:20260911T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T000926Z UID:10009806-1789066800-1789072200@creativelyunited.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:If you enjoy uplifting and inspiring poetry then you’ll feel right at home here!\nWe meet at 7 PM for 90 minutes in the Grace Lutheran Church\, 1273 Fort St.\, on the 2 nd\nThursday of every month.\nWe reflec t on poetry from authors like: Mary Oliver\, John O’Donohue\, Fred LaMot te\,\nBarbara Crooker\, Mark Nepo\, Marg Piercy\, Juniper Klatt\, Chelan H arkin\, Abigail\nCarroll\, David Whyte\, Jeanette Encinias and any others who uplift and inspire us with\ntheir poems!\nThis event is sponsored by U nity Vancouver Island.\nAt Unity Vancouver Island\, we believe in creating a loving\, inclusive\, and supportive\nspiritual community. Guided by pri nciples of truth\, compassion\, and growth\, we\nempower individuals to ex plore their spiritual path and live with purpose. Unity\nVancouver Island warmly welcomes all people\, all faiths\, and all lifestyles.\nPlease regi ster at unityvancouverisland.com\, then click Victoria in the events secti on LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T000926Z URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/poetry-for-your-body-mind-and-spiri t/2026-09-10/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Creatively United Community X-SOURCE-URL:https://creativelyunited.org/pair-up-directory END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Comedy Double Feature - Andrew Ivimey & Tracy Hamilton DTSTART:20260911T020000Z DTEND:20260911T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T003346Z UID:10052170-1789066800-1789074000@events.downtownvictoria.ca CATEGORIES:comedy,film DESCRIPTION:See two of Canada’s best comedians for one low ticket price. Andrew Ivimey & Tracy Hamilton have performed on Just For Laughs\, CTV\, The Debaters\, Winnipeg Comedy Festival\, and they’re bringing their uni quely likeable style of comedy on the road for these limited engagements. Friendly\, funny\, smart comedy for audiences that are equal parts sociall y conscious and socially anxious. \n“charm[s] everyone with her sharp wi t and charismatic cuteness” – Exclaim Magazine on Tracy Hamilton \n“ Expertly crafted material\, perfectly calibrated” – Now Magazine on An drew Ivimey LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T003346Z LOCATION:The Mint Victoria\, 1414 Douglas St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 2G2\, C anada URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/comedy-double-feature-andrew- ivimey-tracy-hamilton/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Victoria Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/i-land-fest-2026-van couver-islands-caribbean-carnival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Comedy Double Feature at The Mint DTSTART:20260911T020000Z DTEND:20260911T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T123217Z UID:10052201-1789066800-1789072200@events.downtownvictoria.ca CATEGORIES:comedy,film DESCRIPTION:Tracy Hamilton (CBC\, The Debaters) and Andrew Ivimey (Just Fo r Laughs\, CTV) are bringing their uniquely likeable style of stand up com edy to The Mint. Friendly\, funny\, smart comedy for audiences that are eq ual parts socially conscious and socially anxious. See two of Canada’s b est comedians for one low ticket price! \n“charm[s] everyone with her sh arp wit and charismatic cuteness” – Exclaim Magazine on Tracy Hamilton \n“Expertly crafted material\, perfectly calibrated” – Now Magazine on Andrew Ivimey LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T123217Z LOCATION:The Mint Restaurant\, 1414B Douglas Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 2G1\, Canada URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/comedy-double-feature-at-the- mint/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Victoria Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/i-land-fest-2026-van couver-islands-caribbean-carnival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pay-What-You-Can Fridays DTSTART:20260911T070000Z DTEND:20260912T065959Z DTSTAMP:20260902T000525Z UID:10002721-1789084800-1789171199@mmbc.bc.ca CATEGORIES:arts,community DESCRIPTION:We believe that our maritime heritage should be available to e veryone. To ensure our galleries are as inclusive as possible\, we have in troduced Pay-What-You-Can Fridays. \n\n\n\nEvery Friday\, we invite you to visit the museum and choose an admission price that works for you. This i nitiative is designed to ensure that everyone in our community can engage with our nautical stories\, regardless of financial barriers. \n\n\n\n“S ea” you soon! LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T000525Z URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/event/pay-what-you-can-fridays/2026-09-11/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Maritime Museum of BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tom Morrissey DTSTART:20260912T020000Z DTEND:20260912T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T121121Z UID:10001717-1789153200-1789164000@loftpubvictoria.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Acoustic roots/folk musician TOM MORRISSEY\, blends traditiona l East Coast tunes with a variety of modern classics. Voluntary Cover $10. 7-10PM. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T121121Z LOCATION:The Loft Pub\, 229 Gorge Rd E\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com/event/tom-morrissey/2026-09-11/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Loft Pub Victoria X-SOURCE-URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BESTIE - an R&B party DTSTART:20260912T040000Z DTEND:20260912T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T061420Z UID:7364@luckybar.ca CATEGORIES:music LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T061420Z URL:https://luckybar.ca/events/bestie-an-rb-party-6/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Lucky Bar X-SOURCE-URL:https://luckybar.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Victoria Coin Show DTSTART:20260912T160000Z DTEND:20260912T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T060927Z UID:10011482-1789203600-1789225200@creativelyunited.org CATEGORIES:market DESCRIPTION:Free coin evaluations for the public. Free parking. Admission $2 from 9AM – 3PM\, early birds $10 8:30 – 9:00 AM. Free coins for you th! \nURL:\nWebsite: https://evvnt.com/events/?_ev_id=3766414 \nDate and T ime: Saturday\, 12 September 2026 at 09:00 – 15:00 \nVenue details: 600 Richmond Avenue\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8S 3Y7\, Canada \nCategor y: Community | Fairs | Antique and Collectors Fairs LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T060927Z LOCATION:600 Richmond Avenue\, 600 Richmond Avenue\, Victoria\, V8S 3Y7 URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/victoria-coin-show/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Creatively United Community X-SOURCE-URL:https://creativelyunited.org/pair-up-directory END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Let's Talk Live: Saturday Morning Conversation and Connection DTSTART:20260912T170000Z DTEND:20260912T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T063002Z UID:10050688-1789207200-1789214400@events.downtownvictoria.ca CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join us at Murchie’s Tea & Coffee every Saturday from 10AM –12PM for meaningful conversations\, genuine connections\, and a cozy at mosphere in the heart of downtown Victoria\, BC  \nNo pressure. No networ king. No awkward small talk. \nJust great coffee and real human connection \, the kind that’s getting harder to find. \nCompletely self-guided usin g our table talkers\, conversation prompt cards waiting at your table to h elp break the ice and get things flowing naturally. After that? The conver sation goes wherever it wants to. \nWhether you come solo or bring a frien d\, 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 drink s & great coffee in Victoria \n– Fresh perspectives & new ideas \n– Au thentic\, in-person social connection \n– A slower\, more intentional Sa turday 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 f or one chat or settle in for the morning \nIf you’ve been looking for so cial events in Victoria\, a way to meet new people in Victoria BC\, or jus t 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 LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T063002Z LOCATION:murchies tea and coffee\, 1110 government st\, Victoria\, Canada URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/lets-talk-live-saturday-morni ng-conversation-and-connection/2026-09-12/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Victoria Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/i-land-fest-2026-van couver-islands-caribbean-carnival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Birdsong: Music\, Nature and the Art of Listening DTSTART:20260912T170000Z DTEND:20260912T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T000926Z UID:10011453-1789207200-1789214400@creativelyunited.org CATEGORIES:arts,music DESCRIPTION:Birdsong is a four-event series exploring the connections betw een music\, birds\, listening\, and the natural world. Audiences are invit ed to experience birdsong from different perspectives—from listening to birds in their own habitats to discovering how composers and artists have translated the sounds and presence of birds into music. Together\, the eve nts encourage us to listen more closely to the more-than-human world and r econsider our relationship with the environments and species around us. \n Presented as part of Climate and the Arts Celebrating Gaia 2026 Series and the SALT New Music Festival 2026. Admission by donation. More information and tickets here. \nBirdsong: Listening and Watching Walk — Saturday\, Sept. 12\, 10 am\nUplands Park\, 3040 Beach Dr\, Victoria\, BC\nJoin exper t birder Geoffrey Newell for a guided walk during peak fall migration\, co mbining birdwatching\, attentive listening\, and moments of live music in one of Victoria’s richest bird habitats in partnership with the Friends of Uplands Park. \nBirdsong: Morning Concert — Sunday\, Sept. 13\, 8 am\ nMount Tolmie Park\, 3492 Mayfair Dr\, Victoria\, BC\nMusicians of the SAL T Experiment perform new miniature works inspired by British Columbia bird s\, allowing composed music to mingle with birdsong\, wind\, trees\, and t he sounds of the waking city. \nBirdsong: When Nature Speaks — Sunday\, Sept. 13\, 6 pm\nUVic School of Music\, Room B037\nArtists Tina Pearson an d Paul Walde revisit their Music for Natural History project through image s\, sound\, video\, and conversation\, exploring how artistic practice can transform the ways we listen to and represent the natural world. \nBirdso ng: Evening Concert — Sunday\, Sept. 13\, 7:30 pm\nPhillip T. Young Reci tal Hall\, University of Victoria\nThe SALT Experiment brings new bird-ins pired miniatures into dialogue with music by Vivaldi\, Couperin\, Cage\, R espighi\, Messiaen\, and Hosokawa in an immersive music-theatre journey th rough the sounds and musical imagination of birds. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T000926Z URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/birdsong-music-nature-and-the-art-o f-listening/2026-09-12/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Creatively United Community X-SOURCE-URL:https://creativelyunited.org/pair-up-directory END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Moon Riot DTSTART:20260913T020000Z DTEND:20260913T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T121121Z UID:10001565-1789239600-1789250400@loftpubvictoria.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Born from a 12-year legacy on Vancouver Island\, Moon Riot del ivers high-voltage rock & roll with raw soul and unstoppable energy. \nA w ildly versatile band covering decades of music and countless genres\, ther e’s almost nothing Moon Riot can’t play. Each song is more fun than th e last. \nFrom Creep to Valerie\, every show is a ritual. Every song\, a s park. \nVoluntary Cover $10 LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T121121Z LOCATION:The Loft Pub\, 229 Gorge Rd E\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com/event/moon-riot/2026-09-12/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Loft Pub Victoria X-SOURCE-URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Para Mi Familia DTSTART:20260913T050000Z DTEND:20260913T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T061927Z UID:7355@luckybar.ca CATEGORIES:music LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T061927Z URL:https://luckybar.ca/events/para-mi-familia-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Lucky Bar X-SOURCE-URL:https://luckybar.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Apple Pressing DTSTART:20260913T170000Z DTEND:20260913T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T182701Z UID:7867-1789293600-1789300800@lifecyclesproject.ca CATEGORIES:education,food DESCRIPTION:Joins us at Welland Orchard to learn how to turn extra apples into juice using a variety of methods\n\n\nWorkshop Description\nLearn abo ut and try your hand at a range of different pressing and juicing options to turn extra apples into delicious juice! This workshop will cover how to use a range of tools and equipment including fruit crushers\, bladder pre sses\, steam juicers and manual presses as well as some at home DIY option s. All participants will get to take a share of the juice pressed home wit h them at the end of the workshop\, so be sure to bring a few clean jars! \nPlease come prepared for the elements as this workshop will be held outd oors. \n \nGetting here\nAs there is limited parking available at the orch ard\, please bike\, walk\, bus or carpool if possible. We are located righ t on the galloping goose\, and you are welcome to bring bikes into the orc hard to lock them up safely. \nIf you are driving\, there are 8 parking sp ots located at the end of Stancil lane\, 1 of which will be reserved as ac cessible for the duration of the workshop. Please be mindful of our neighb ours and do not park in the large driveway on the south side of the street . Additional parking can be found along the street on High St and Eaton Av e. \n \nAbout the Instructor\nRiver (they/them) works for Lifecycles Proje ct as the Welland Orchard Coordinator\, as well as running their own lands caping business\, Nightingale Gardens. They are passionate about increasin g the resilience of urban and suburban landscapes through utilising plants native to these territories\, increasing food security through integratin g edible perennials and fruit trees into the landscape\, and helping to in crease connections to land through making gardening more possible and acce ssible. \nHow to Register for this Event\nThis workshop is in person only. Please dress appropriately for all types of weather\, as the workshop wil l be hosted outside in the orchard. \nThis workshop is available on a slid ing scale basis. Please pay in alignment with your financial privilege to help us continue to offer tickets in this way\, and support those in your community with less financial privilege to attend our workshops. There are also a limited number of by donation tickets available for this workshop\ , these tickets are prioritized for folks who are low income and would oth erwise be unable to attend. If the ticket cost is a barrier for you\, plea se utilize these tickets. \nLifeCycles Project Society is always working t o learn more about\, and breakdown\, barriers that may exist in accessing our programming. We understand providing sliding scale tickets is by no me ans an exhaustive look at systems of oppression that exist for people. We welcome your ideas and feedback as we work to continue learning. \nPlease contact us if you are no longer able to attend but hold a ticket so we can make your space available to someone else and work to process your refund . \nYou can also register for the event by calling our office at 250 383-5 800 or via email by contacting welland@lifecyclesproject.ca \n \nAccessibi lity\nAccess from the parking area off Stancil Lane is through a latching unlocked gate. There is a gravel/dirt path sloping downward from the gate that leads to a wide flat grassy area with picnic table seating. If you ar e coming from the Galloping Goose entrance\, which also has a latching unl ocked gate\, you will find a gravel/dirt path that slopes upward to the wi de flat seating area. The steepness of the path varies throughout the Orch ard and is steepest at the top of the Orchard closer to the Stancil Lane e ntrance\, and at the bottom between the Galloping Goose trail and the Orch ard entrance. The pathway from the Galloping Goose to the entrance to the Orchard has several sharp turns. \nThe Orchard has a single-stall gender-n eutral composting toilet facility on site with ramp access and transfer ba rs which will be open during the workshop. The composting toilet is locate d below the flat area and toward the Galloping Goose entrance. Hand saniti zer is available inside the toilet. \nThe workshop will be held outside ra in or shine\, please dress appropriately for the weather. The seating prov ided is picnic benches. Please feel free to bring a cushion or your own fo lding chair\, a limited number of cushions are available at the orchard. \ nThere is access to potable water on site. Please bring your own water bot tle. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T182701Z LOCATION:Welland Legacy Park & Community Orchard\, 1215 Stancil Lane\, Vic toria\, BC\, V8Z 1R6\, Canada URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/event/apple-pressing/ X-SOURCE-NAME:LifeCycles Project – Victoria\, BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/volunteer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Canning and Preserving DTSTART:20260913T200000Z DTEND:20260913T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T182701Z UID:7870-1789304400-1789311600@lifecyclesproject.ca CATEGORIES:education,food DESCRIPTION:Joins us at Welland Orchard to learn how to turn extra fruit i n shelf stable preserves!\n\n\nWorkshop Description\nCome and learn how to safely preserve your extra fruit to last through the winter! This worksho p will cover the basics of water bath canning and set you up with everythi ng you need to know to safely make your own shelf stable preserves at home . We will also cover an introduction to some other preservation methods in cluding fermenting apple juice into apple cider vinegar! At the end of the workshop\, you will receive a jar of jam to take home. \nPlease come prep ared for the elements as this workshop will be held outdoors. \n \nGetting here\nAs there is limited parking available at the orchard\, please bike\ , walk\, bus or carpool if possible. We are located right on the Galloping Goose\, and you are welcome to bring bikes into the orchard to lock them up safely. \nIf you are driving\, there are 8 parking spots located at the end of Stancil lane\, 1 of which will be reserved as accessible for the d uration of the workshop. Please be mindful of our neighbours and do not pa rk in the large driveway on the south side of the street. Additional parki ng can be found along the street on High St and Eaton Ave. \n \nAbout the Instructor\nElla (they/them) is enthusiastic about increasing food securit y and reducing food waste. Raised to value local food systems\, they have been working and volunteering for organizations related to sustainable agr iculture and ecosystem health since their early teens. Their educational b ackground is in Gender Studies\, Environmental Studies and Restoration of Natural Systems. For Ella\, the links between healthy food\, healthy peopl e and healthy ecosystems are clear. Ella is also passionate about art\, an d has a textile art practice. This is a way to (literally) weave together arts and environmentalism with their focus on reused materials\, sheep to yarn explorations and natural dying. Ella is a settler of Scottish and Eng lish descent\, and has been an uninvited guest on W̱SÁNEĆ and lək̓ʷ əŋən territories for the past 10 years. They were born and raised on th e territories of the Ktunaxa and Secwépemc peoples. \nHow to Register for this Event\nThis workshop is in person only. Please dress appropriately f or all types of weather\, as the workshop will be hosted outside in the or chard. \nThis workshop is available on a sliding scale basis. Please pay i n alignment with your financial privilege to help us continue to offer tic kets in this way\, and support those in your community with less financial privilege to attend our workshops. There are also a limited number of by donation tickets available for this workshop\, these tickets are prioritiz ed for folks who are low income and would otherwise be unable to attend. I f the ticket cost is a barrier for you\, please utilize these tickets. \nL ifeCycles Project Society is always working to learn more about\, and brea kdown\, barriers that may exist in accessing our programming. We understan d providing sliding scale tickets is by no means an exhaustive look at sys tems of oppression that exist for people. We welcome your ideas and feedba ck as we work to continue learning. \nPlease contact us if you are no long er able to attend but hold a ticket so we can make your space available to someone else and work to process your refund. \nYou can also register for the event by calling our office at 250 383-5800 or via email by contactin g welland@lifecyclesproject.ca \n \nAccessibility\nAccess from the parking area off Stancil Lane is through a latching unlocked gate. There is a gra vel/dirt path sloping downward from the gate that leads to a wide flat gra ssy area with picnic table seating. If you are coming from the Galloping G oose entrance\, which also has a latching unlocked gate\, you will find a gravel/dirt path that slopes upward to the wide flat seating area. The ste epness of the path varies throughout the Orchard and is steepest at the to p of the Orchard closer to the Stancil Lane entrance\, and at the bottom b etween the Galloping Goose trail and the Orchard entrance. The pathway fro m the Galloping Goose to the entrance to the Orchard has several sharp tur ns. \nThe Orchard has a single-stall gender-neutral composting toilet faci lity on site with ramp access and transfer bars which will be open during the workshop. The composting toilet is located below the flat area and tow ard the Galloping Goose entrance. Hand sanitizer is available inside the t oilet. \nThe workshop will be held outside rain or shine\, please dress ap propriately for the weather. The seating provided is picnic benches. Pleas e feel free to bring a cushion or your own folding chair\, a limited numbe r of cushions are available at the orchard. \nThere is access to potable w ater on site. Please bring your own water bottle. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T182701Z LOCATION:Welland Legacy Park & Community Orchard\, 1215 Stancil Lane\, Vic toria\, BC\, V8Z 1R6\, Canada URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/event/canning-and-preserving/ X-SOURCE-NAME:LifeCycles Project – Victoria\, BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/volunteer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Self-Inquiry Meeting (KECC) DTSTART:20260913T220000Z DTEND:20260914T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T000454Z UID:4441@krishnamurti-canada.ca CATEGORIES:community,wellness DESCRIPTION:Self-Inquiry Meeting (@KECC)\nWeekly on Sundays\, 3 – 5 pm P T\nAt the Krishnamurti Educational Centre of Canada\n538 Swanwick Road\, V ictoria BC (Metchosin)\n \nIf you are deeply interested in self-explorati on for transformative insight\, inner peace and wellbeing\, you are welcom e to join our  dialogue meetings\, guided by experienced facilitators pas sionate about self-inquiry and a shift in consciousness.\n \n\nOur Facili tator:\n\nThe magnetism of Krishnamurti’s words is irresistible to me. O ver the years\, a shift in sight has radically illuminated relationships\, beliefs\, and the exhausting maintenance of “me”.\n\nVala believes th at Krishnamurti’s teachings throw psychology\, art and “self- actualiz ation” into a new light and open dimensions on what it means to “under stand oneself”. Vala’s intensive study of Krishnamurti has an addition al focus on inquiry into trauma. Vala Legan is a practicing Marriage and F amily Therapist and Art Therapist\, specializing in trauma and attachment. \n\nShe has published 18 children’s books as an illustrator\, as well as illustrating over 30 national magazines and newspapers (www.valakondolega n.com).\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\nAs resource we will be using  The Book o f Life\, a collection of daily meditations by J. Krishnamurti. It is avai lable at cost for $20.\n\n\n\nThe Book of Life e-book is also freely avail able here and looking it over for questions to further explore in our meet ings is recommended.\n\nMeetings are held on a donation basis.  Your dona tion can be made here .\n\nMeetings will be held outdoors under the Centre ’s beautiful oak trees\, if the weather permits\, or otherwise indoors.\ n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n \n\nPLEASE NOTE: There are natural hazards on this ru ral\, ocean-front property\, including steep cliffs and uneven terrain\, s o caution and mindfulness are advised\, Visitors are required to sign a li ability waiver before walking on the Centre grounds!\n\n \nOne-time regis tration for this series is requested!\n \n\n \n\n \n\n[gravityform id=" 258" title="true" description="true"] LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T000454Z LOCATION:Krishnamurti Educational Centre of Canada\, 538 Swanwick Road\, V ictoria\, BC\, Canada URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca/events/self-inquiry-meeting-kecc-2026-0 9-13/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Events in BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Let's Talk Live: Sunday Afternoon Conversation and Connection DTSTART:20260913T220000Z DTEND:20260914T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260830T003211Z UID:10050949-1789311600-1789318800@events.downtownvictoria.ca CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Every Sunday from 3-5pm at Heslaa Tea Room\, 636 Johnson st\, have meaningful conversations and create genuine connections\, free of cha rge. Drop-in\, 19+ welcome.  \nSunday was made for this. \nNo brunch plan s? No agenda? Good. Come sit with us. \nEvery Sunday from 3PM–5PM at Hes laa Tea\, one of Victoria’s most beautiful\, calming spaces\, we’re ho lding room for something a little slower. A little softer. A little more h uman. \nFully self-guided with table talkers\, carefully chosen conversati on prompt cards sitting at your table before you even walk through the doo r. No host\, no schedule\, no pressure to perform. Just a gentle starting point\, and then the conversation becomes completely your own. \nCome alon e or bring someone. You’ll be paired one-on-one or in a small group (max 4) with people you wouldn’t have stumbled into on a regular Sunday afte rnoon. \nPicture this: \n-The smell of loose leaf tea and a table all to y ourself \n– A conversation that actually makes you think \n– Connectio n that doesn’t feel forced or rushed \n– The slowest\, most restorativ e part of your whole week \n– Self-guided table talkers — show up\, si t down\, start talking \n– Heslaa Tea — 636 Johnson St\, Victoria BC \ n– 100% free \n– 19+ welcome \n– Drop in anytime between 3PM–5PM \ n– Stay for one cup or close the place down \nIf you’ve been looking f or things to do in Victoria on a Sunday\, a way to meet people in Victoria BC without it feeling like a networking event\, or simply a reason to lea ve the house and feel something — this is your sign. \nThe best conversa tions you’ve ever had probably started with a warm drink and a stranger.   \nSee you Sunday LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T003211Z LOCATION:Heslaa\, 636 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W 1 M6\, Canada URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/lets-talk-live-sunday-afterno on-conversation-and-connection/2026-09-13/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Victoria Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/i-land-fest-2026-van couver-islands-caribbean-carnival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunday Afternoon Jam DTSTART:20260913T220000Z DTEND:20260914T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T121121Z UID:10001631-1789311600-1789326000@loftpubvictoria.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Join us every Sunday for an afternoon of great music\, connect ion and encouragement.  Whether you are a music appreciator or musician y ourself\, you are invited to take in the immense talent this jam attracts.   With host Rainshadow Al.  3-7PM. \nIf participating\, show up and sign up with Al.  Bring your own instrument/mic. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T121121Z LOCATION:The Loft Pub\, 229 Gorge Rd E\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com/event/sunday-afternoon-jam/2026-09-13/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Loft Pub Victoria X-SOURCE-URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Country Jam with Nate Dunn & Friends DTSTART:20260915T010000Z DTEND:20260915T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T121121Z UID:10001959-1789408800-1789419600@loftpubvictoria.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:A country jam with NATE DUNN & FRIENDS\, featuring a rotating lineup of talented musicians and plenty of country favourites. Whether you ’re here to play or just enjoy the music\, everyone’s welcome. BYO mic and/or instrument to join the jam. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T121121Z LOCATION:The Loft Pub\, 229 Gorge Rd E\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com/event/nate-dunn/2026-09-14/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Loft Pub Victoria X-SOURCE-URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:90210 Monday Nights DTSTART:20260915T043000Z DTEND:20260915T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T061927Z UID:7360@luckybar.ca CATEGORIES:music LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T061927Z URL:https://luckybar.ca/events/90210-monday-nights-19-2026-09-14/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Lucky Bar X-SOURCE-URL:https://luckybar.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:REPRISE - Lens Based Art at the Gage Gallery DTSTART:20260915T180000Z DTEND:20260916T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T003150Z UID:10052182-1789470000-1789491600@events.downtownvictoria.ca CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Reprise reunites three Victoria lens-based artists.  After th eir successful collaboration last fall at the Gage in Light Reigns\, Shado ws Rule\, the trio is expanding in new directions.  Clare is pursuing str eet photography and mixed media\; Anne is continuing to explore the inters ection between photography\, photomontage and multimedia\; Ron is delving into more antique processes such as pinhole cameras. \nThe artists are sup porting the work of Rainbow Haven in this exhibition.  https://www.rainbo whaven.org/ \nReception: Saturday September 19\, 3-5pm \nChat with one of the Artists: \nClare: 11am-2pm on Tuesday September 15\, Friday September 25 & October 2 \nAnne: 11am-2pm on Wednesday September 16\, 23 & 30 \nRon: 11am-1pm on Wednesday September 16\, 11am-2pm Friday September 25 & Octob er 2 \nShow & Tell: Anne McCarthy and Ron Charles will demonstrate their d igital\, mixed & historical processes in the Reprise Show on Sept 26 from 12 to 3pm. Location: upstairs in the Gage Second Story. \nAs always\, gall ery admission\, the reception and artist chats are free. LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T003150Z LOCATION:Gage Gallery\, 19 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W1J1\, Canada URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/reprise-lens-based-art-at-the -gage-gallery/2026-09-15/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Victoria Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/i-land-fest-2026-van couver-islands-caribbean-carnival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Western Canada Heritage Vessel Registry Ceremony DTSTART:20260915T210000Z DTEND:20260915T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T060520Z UID:10003022-1789480800-1789484400@mmbc.bc.ca CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:During this inaugural ceremony for the Western Canada Heritage Vessel Registry\, the first cohort of seven registry vessels will be anno unced\, and the 2027 application period launched in the Maritime Museum of BC gallery. \n\n\n\nThe Western Canada Heritage Vessel Registry (WCHVR) i s dedicated to recognizing and preserving historically significant vessels built in Western Canada. The Registry promotes high standards of preserva tion\, raises public awareness of maritime heritage\, and supports the sus tainable conservation of our floating history. A permanent\, publicly acce ssible record is maintained for each vessel on the Registry. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T060520Z URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/event/western-canada-heritage-vessel-registry-cerem ony/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Maritime Museum of BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Discover Strings! Free Drop-In Sessions DTSTART:20260915T223000Z DTEND:20260915T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022050Z UID:10005210-1789486200-1789489800@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:education,family,music DESCRIPTION:Curious about violin\, viola\, or cello? Kids ages 6–11 are invited to join us for a fun\, no-pressure drop-in at the Victoria Conserv atory of Music’s Westhills location. Meet our instructor Emma Reader-Lee \, try out instruments\, and see if our Strings for Beginners class is the right fit. No experience needed! \n\nLocation: Victoria Conservatory of M usic\, Langford (YMCA/YWCA building\, library entrance) \n\nDate/Time: Tue sday\, September 15\, 22\, & 29 | 3:30–4:30pm \n\nClass begins October 6 | Register here LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022050Z LOCATION:Victoria Conservatory of Music – Westhills\, Langford\, 1314 – Lakepoint Way\, Langford\, British Columbia\, V9B 0S2 URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/discover-strings-free-drop-in-sessions-sept-15 -2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dave Harris & Friends DTSTART:20260916T000000Z DTEND:20260916T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T121121Z UID:10001729-1789491600-1789502400@loftpubvictoria.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:DAVE HARRIS & FRIENDS Longtime blues musician and one man band \, joined by some of Victoria’s finest musicians including Al Pease and Clark Brendon. 5:00PM. Voluntary Cover. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T121121Z LOCATION:The Loft Pub\, 229 Gorge Rd E\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com/event/dave-harris-friends/2026-09-15/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Loft Pub Victoria X-SOURCE-URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:OpenHack Victoria DTSTART:20260916T010000Z DTEND:20260916T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T063136Z UID:event_316290808@meetup.com CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:OpenHack Victoria\nWe meet every Tuesday night at 6pm at James Joyce Bistro (the restaurant in Peacock Billiards\, 1175 Douglas Street) to hang out and write code. The format is simple:\n\n→ We do introductio ns at 6:15pm sharp!\n→ Bring your laptop!\n→ Work on anything you want : open-source\, closed-source\, side-projects\, work\, play.\n→ All expe rience levels and technologies are welcome.\n→ Food and drinks are avail able from the restaurant\, but are not provided.\n→ Follow our [code of conduct](https://openhack.club/#code-of-conduct)!\n→ Don't forget your l aptop!\n\n→ Join the [Discord server](https://discord.gg/jRbukPPEfH)\n → [Jared](https://jardo.dev) and Patrick organize the event\n→ OpenHac k Victoria is sponsored by [Super Good](https://supergood.software/) LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T063136Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/openhack-victoria/events/316290808/ X-SOURCE-NAME:OpenHack Victoria END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:September Drake Pub Book Club DTSTART:20260916T013000Z DTEND:20260916T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022120Z UID:event_314886826@meetup.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Drake Pub Book Club\nThis month we are considering the retold stories of women who wield magic and may have more to their stories than h istory remembers.\nA member has suggested:\n\n**Stone Blind by Natalie Hay nes**\nA novel about Medusa\, the only mortal in a family of Gods.\n\n**I am Morgan le Fay by Nancy Springer**\nA fantasy based on Arthurian legend. \n\n(Remember to bring your own questions or observations to discuss with the members you sit with. Due to the nature of meeting at a pub\, we may b e at separate tables. Please consider supporting The Drake by buying a dri nk or a bite to eat!) LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022120Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/victoria-reading-club-meetup-group/events/31488 6826/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Drake Pub Book Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:DIS – displaced\, dispersed\, dispossessed DTSTART:20260916T170000Z DTEND:20260916T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T183525Z UID:10052208-1789552800-1796486400@events.downtownvictoria.ca CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Curated by Sherri Shinobu Kajiwara\, Director/Curator at the N ikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre\, Burnaby\, BC with support from h er Past Wrongs Future Choices project curatorial team: Ciel Dong\, Naomi K eenan O’Shea\, Sarah Stillwell\, and Lesley Marshall. \nDIS – displace d\, dispersed\, dispossessed pairs concurrent group exhibits at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre and the University of Victoria Legacy A rt Gallery\, bringing together work from contemporary artists exploring th e lasting influence of the Second World War on Nikkei communities globally . \nThrough installation\, video\, sculpture-informed 2D/3D work\, perform ance\, illustration\, and text-based practices\, participating artists eng age inherited memory\, cultural continuity\, and intergenerational experie nce. \nImage: ‘Repatriation’ to Japan\, Slocan\, British Columbia\, c. 1946. Courtesy of the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre\, Odamura Family Collection (1996.178.1.33.a-b). LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T183525Z LOCATION:Legacy Art Gallery\, 630 Yates Street\, Victoria\, British Columb ia\, V8W 1K9\, Canada URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/dis-displaced-dispersed-dispo ssessed/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Victoria Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/i-land-fest-2026-van couver-islands-caribbean-carnival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:REPRISE - Lens Based Art at the Gage Gallery DTSTART:20260916T180000Z DTEND:20260917T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T003150Z UID:10052183-1789556400-1789578000@events.downtownvictoria.ca CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Reprise reunites three Victoria lens-based artists.  After th eir successful collaboration last fall at the Gage in Light Reigns\, Shado ws Rule\, the trio is expanding in new directions.  Clare is pursuing str eet photography and mixed media\; Anne is continuing to explore the inters ection between photography\, photomontage and multimedia\; Ron is delving into more antique processes such as pinhole cameras. \nThe artists are sup porting the work of Rainbow Haven in this exhibition.  https://www.rainbo whaven.org/ \nReception: Saturday September 19\, 3-5pm \nChat with one of the Artists: \nClare: 11am-2pm on Tuesday September 15\, Friday September 25 & October 2 \nAnne: 11am-2pm on Wednesday September 16\, 23 & 30 \nRon: 11am-1pm on Wednesday September 16\, 11am-2pm Friday September 25 & Octob er 2 \nShow & Tell: Anne McCarthy and Ron Charles will demonstrate their d igital\, mixed & historical processes in the Reprise Show on Sept 26 from 12 to 3pm. Location: upstairs in the Gage Second Story. \nAs always\, gall ery admission\, the reception and artist chats are free. LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T003150Z LOCATION:Gage Gallery\, 19 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W1J1\, Canada URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/reprise-lens-based-art-at-the -gage-gallery/2026-09-16/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Victoria Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/i-land-fest-2026-van couver-islands-caribbean-carnival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Drag Bingo DTSTART:20260916T200000Z DTEND:20260916T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260830T003211Z UID:10044021-1789588800-1789588800@events.downtownvictoria.ca CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Come win fun prizes! \nFirst ball called at 8pm LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T003211Z LOCATION:The Vicious Poodle\, 726 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1N1 URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/drag-bingo/2026-09-16/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Victoria Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/i-land-fest-2026-van couver-islands-caribbean-carnival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Data Talk - From Startup to a Data Driven Organization DTSTART:20260917T000000Z DTEND:20260917T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T003308Z UID:event_316193456@meetup.com CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Victoria Data Society\n**🕘 Schedule:**\n5:00 PM – Registr ation\, networking and pizza\n5:30 PM – Data Talk - From Startup to a Da ta Driven Organisation. presentation\n6:30 PM – Networking\n\n**📊 Dat a Talk - From Startup to a Data Driven Organization.**\nFor many companies both big and small\, building a genuine data-driven culture is a massive hurdle. It requires moving past people viewing numbers merely as a metric to avoid getting in trouble\, and shifting toward using data as the founda tion for strategic planning\, decision-making\, and long-term success. In this session\, Travis LaVallee walks us through the real-world journey of shifting an organization from "I know my business" gut feelings and out-of -date\, fragmented figures to proactive\, accurate\, and meaningful insigh ts.\n\nTravis LaVallee\, from Charter\, brings deep operational insight in to the messy reality of transforming disparate data into an organization's most trusted asset.\n\n**🎯 Why Attend?**\nWhether you're a data profes sional\, business leader\, or simply curious about driving organizational change through data\, this session will help you:\n\n* How to build leader ship buy-in that goes deeper than high-level corporate approval 🤝\n* Pr actical\, nuanced approaches to driving real value from data initiative in vestments 💡\n* Connect with fellow data enthusiasts 🤝\n* Enjoy great conversations over pizza and refreshments 🍕🥤\n\n**💲Cost**\n\n* * *Free** for Victoria Data Society members.\n* **$10** cover charge for non -members *(pay at the door).*\n\n⭐ **[Become a member](https://www.victo riadatasociety.ca/join-us)** *and attend this and other Data Talks for fre e for the year.*\n\n**📍Venue**\n2614 Sooke Road\, 4th floor Victoria BC \, V9B 1Y2\n\nWe can't wait to see you there!\n*Victoria Data Society* 🌿 LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T003308Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/victoria-data/events/316193456/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Data Society END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Casual Chess Meetup At The Outpost DTSTART:20260917T010000Z DTEND:20260917T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T063851Z UID:event_316307015@meetup.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Casual Chess Meetup at The Outpost\nJoin us at The Outpost for our Casual Chess Meetup! Whether you're a beginner or a grandmaster\, you 're welcome to come enjoy some coffeehouse chess with us. Our group offers a social atmosphere for chess enthusiasts to gather\, play casual games\, and learn from each other. With a focus on chess education\, we welcome a ll levels of players who have an interest in learning\, improving\, and en joying the game of chess. Come join us and make new friends over the board ! $7 cover charge to be paid To The Outpost Board Game Cafe on arrival. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T063851Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/victoria-coffeehouse-chess-meetup-group/events/ 316307015/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Casual Chess Meetup at The Outpost END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Jam DTSTART:20260917T010000Z DTEND:20260917T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T121121Z UID:10001777-1789581600-1789592400@loftpubvictoria.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:MUSIC JAM with host Brooke Cooper. 6-9PM. Victoria’s musicia ns are invited to take the stage for a jam. A great place to showcase your band\, get some stage time and connect with other musicians. BYO instrume nt and/or mic to participate. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T121121Z LOCATION:The Loft Pub\, 229 Gorge Rd E\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com/event/wednesday-night-jam/2026-09-16/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Loft Pub Victoria X-SOURCE-URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rumba Lessons DTSTART:20260917T020000Z DTEND:20260917T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022108Z UID:event_316068741@meetup.com CATEGORIES:dance DESCRIPTION:Victoria Square and Round Dancing\nCome try a Rumba class. Lea rn the rhythm\, timing and fun of one of the world's most popular dances.\ nNo experience necessary. No partner required. Come join us for a fun even ing! LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022108Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/victoria-square-and-round-dancing/events/316068 741/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Square and Round Dancing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:An Asymmetric Balance DTSTART:20260917T020000Z DTEND:20260917T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260819T000922Z UID:10000489-1789585200-1789585200@wentworthvilla.com CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:An Asymmetric Balance: Mathematics\, Art and Architecture\nTal k by Dr. Stella Moon. \nThis talk explores the hidden connections between mathematics and art. Although the relationship between the two disciplines isn’t obvious\, we will walk through art history and highlight the math ematical influence and explanations behind art. The talk will be accessibl e to those with at least middle school-level mathematics\, and to anyone i nterested in art or mathematics. \nDr. Stella Moon is a Logician and Philo sopher of Mathematics. \n\nPlease reserve your seating.\nTickets are by do nation at the door.\n\nImage credit: “Composition 8” by Wassily Kandin sky LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T000922Z LOCATION:Wentworth Villa\, 1156 Fort Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 3K8 URL:https://wentworthvilla.com/event/asymmetric-balance/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Wentworth Villa X-SOURCE-URL:https://wentworthvilla.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Drink & Draw Sept 16th at Belleville's Watering Hole & Diner DTSTART:20260917T020000Z DTEND:20260917T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T183426Z UID:event_316300203@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts,drink DESCRIPTION:Drink & Draw Social Club Victoria\, BC\nA weekly meetup of beg inner-to-professional artists & beverage enthusiasts.\nEvery Wednesday\, m embers meet up at a different pub with their own art supplies and doodle a way. This group was started in 2010 and includes professional animators\, storyboard artists\, comic book artists\, graphic designers\, and tattoo a rtists. But don't feel intimidated\, there are many beginners and hobbyist s as well\, so even if your forte is stick people\, then you're more than welcome to join. LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T183426Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/drink-draw-social-club-victoria-bc/events/31630 0203/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Drink & Draw Social Club Victoria\, BC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Waltz Lessons DTSTART:20260917T030000Z DTEND:20260917T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022108Z UID:event_316068714@meetup.com CATEGORIES:dance DESCRIPTION:Victoria Square and Round Dancing\nCome try a Waltz class. Gra ceful movement and beautiful music - perfect for beginners and experienced dancers alike.\nNo experience necessary. No partner required. Come join u s for a fun evening! LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022108Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/victoria-square-and-round-dancing/events/316068 714/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Square and Round Dancing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:REPRISE - Lens Based Art at the Gage Gallery DTSTART:20260917T180000Z DTEND:20260918T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T063109Z UID:10052184-1789642800-1789664400@events.downtownvictoria.ca CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Reprise reunites three Victoria lens-based artists.  After th eir successful collaboration last fall at the Gage in Light Reigns\, Shado ws Rule\, the trio is expanding in new directions.  Clare is pursuing str eet photography and mixed media\; Anne is continuing to explore the inters ection between photography\, photomontage and multimedia\; Ron is delving into more antique processes such as pinhole cameras. \nThe artists are sup porting the work of Rainbow Haven in this exhibition.  https://www.rainbo whaven.org/ \nReception: Saturday September 19\, 3-5pm \nChat with one of the Artists: \nClare: 11am-2pm on Tuesday September 15\, Friday September 25 & October 2 \nAnne: 11am-2pm on Wednesday September 16\, 23 & 30 \nRon: 11am-1pm on Wednesday September 16\, 11am-2pm Friday September 25 & Octob er 2 \nShow & Tell: Anne McCarthy and Ron Charles will demonstrate their d igital\, mixed & historical processes in the Reprise Show on Sept 26 from 12 to 3pm. Location: upstairs in the Gage Second Story. \nAs always\, gall ery admission\, the reception and artist chats are free. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T063109Z LOCATION:Gage Gallery\, 19 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W1J1\, Canada URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/reprise-lens-based-art-at-the -gage-gallery/2026-09-17/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Victoria Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/i-land-fest-2026-van couver-islands-caribbean-carnival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Thursday Night VR Game Challenge DTSTART:20260917T180000Z DTEND:20260917T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T063243Z UID:10033781-1789668000-1789678800@events.downtownvictoria.ca CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the ultimate VR gaming showdown\, where gamers o f all skill levels unite for a thrilling night of camaraderie\, competitio n\, and fantastic prizes! \n​ \nEvent Details: \n​When: Every Thursday night from 6 PM to 9 PM \nWhere: Infusion VR Arcade at 535 Yates St \nTic kets: $10 for entrance + first play. $5 per additional play. \n​​ \nHo w It Works: \n1. Ticketed Entry: For just $10\, get your ticket online for a shot at glory in one of three exciting games. (More tickets available a t the event.) \n2. Game Selection: Each week\, we feature new games\, anno unced in advance for you to practice. \n​ \n3. Compete for High Scores: Aim for the top spot on the leaderboard within the time limit and prove yo ur gaming skills. \n4. Prizes: Win awesome rewards\, including novelty ite ms\, gift cards and more\, for that sweet taste of victory. \n​ \n​ \n Why You Should Attend: \nGaming Community: ​Connect with fellow gamers w ho share your passion. \nPrizes: Win rewards by beating the high score. \n Weekly Excitement: Games and challenges will be different every week. \nCa sual and Competitive: Inclusive for everyone\, whether you’re a casual o r pro player. \n​ \n​ \n​ \nNote: Check our website and social media for weekly updates\, game announcements\, and additional event details. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T063243Z LOCATION:Infusion Edutainment\, 514 Fort St.\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1E6\, C anada URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/thursday-night-vr-game-challe nge/2026-09-17/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Victoria Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/i-land-fest-2026-van couver-islands-caribbean-carnival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Trivia Thursday at Brickyard Pizza DTSTART:20260917T193000Z DTEND:20260917T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T063243Z UID:10036664-1789673400-1789682400@events.downtownvictoria.ca CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Rally the troops and combine your knowledge to win swag\, gift cards and of course\, DELICIOUS PIZZA!!!\nThis show kicks off at 730pm eve ry Thursday and yes they take reservations! Book your table now!! LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T063243Z LOCATION:Brickyard Pizza\, 784 Yates Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1L4\, Ca nada URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/trivia-thursday-at-brickyard- pizza/2026-09-17/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Victoria Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/i-land-fest-2026-van couver-islands-caribbean-carnival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:HAPPY HOUR DTSTART:20260917T220000Z DTEND:20260918T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T001933Z UID:10004565-1789657200-1789668000@www.unionclub.com CATEGORIES:drink LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T001933Z LOCATION:McGregor Lounge\, Renaissance Lounge\, Roof Top URL:https://www.unionclub.com/event/happy-hour-474/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Union Club of British Columbia X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.unionclub.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Self-Inquiry Meeting (Victoria) DTSTART:20260917T233000Z DTEND:20260918T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T060421Z UID:4418@krishnamurti-canada.ca CATEGORIES:community,wellness DESCRIPTION:Self-inquiry meeting in Victoria\nThursdays\, 4:30 – 6 pm   PT\nEsquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion\n1070 Tillicum Road\, Victoria\, BC\n \ nIf you are deeply interested in self-exploration for transformative insig ht\, inner peace and wellbeing\, you are welcome to join our  dialogue me etings\, guided by experienced facilitators passionate about self-inquiry and a shift in consciousness.\n \n\nOur Facilitator:\n\nI have long been fascinated by the questions “What am I?” and its companion “Why am I here?” In the dialogues and writings of J. Krishnamurti I have found a traveling companion\, someone to walk alongside me and guide my exploratio n into the “extraordinary phenomena of human existence.”\n\nAsking que stions\, deeply listening\, finding out for myself\, all the while refinin g my understanding based on my experiences has been a defining feature of my approach to living. Whether I am facilitating a class or self-inquiry m editation retreat\, leading a wilderness kayaking trip off Canada’s west coast\, or working co-creatively with my garden I am passionate about sho wing up as fully as I can in the moment to what is. For me\, this is an on going act of awareness\, presence\, blessing and partnership.\n\nI have a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology and Statistics and worked professionally as a research methodologist and senior statistician in the public service. Later\, I served as the executive director in a community mental health o rganization providing support to unhoused\, vulnerable\, and high risk ind ividuals.\n\n\n\n \n\nAs resource we will be using  The Book of Life\,  a collection of daily meditations by J. Krishnamurti. It is available onli ne and from us at cost for $20.\n\n\n\nThe Book of Life e-book is also fre ely available here and looking it over for questions to further explore in our meetings is recommended.\n\nMeetings are held on a donation basis.   Your donation can be made here .\n\nThey will be held in the Boardroom of the Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion.  The Pavilion is located in this beaut iful park\, next to a Japanese Garden.\n\n\n\nEnter from Tillicum Road. Th ere is ample parking next to the Pavilion.\n\nOr take #26 bus to Tillicum at Gorge Bridge stop\, with a 5 minute walk from there to the Pavilion.\n\ n \n\n \nOne-time registration for this series is requested!\n \n\n \n \n[gravityform id="259" title="true" description="true"] LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T060421Z LOCATION:Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion\, 1070 Tillicum Road\, Victoria\, B C\, V9A 2A1\, Canada URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca/events/self-inquiry-meeting-victoria-20 26-09-17/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Events in BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:4-Week Women's Only Kickboxing Class DTSTART:20260918T003000Z DTEND:20260918T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T063243Z UID:10052148-1789666200-1789669800@events.downtownvictoria.ca CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Starting Thursday\, September 3rd at 5:30pm \n$47 + GST \nLola kana Martial Arts\n1855 Blanshard Street\nFREE PARKING \nhello@lolakana.co m LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T063243Z LOCATION:lolakana\, 1855 Blanshard Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 4H9\, Cana da URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/4-week-womens-only-kickboxing -class-3/2026-09-17/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Victoria Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/i-land-fest-2026-van couver-islands-caribbean-carnival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rhythm Train DTSTART:20260918T010000Z DTEND:20260918T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T121121Z UID:10001757-1789668000-1789678800@loftpubvictoria.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:RHYTHM TRAIN is a top-notch line-up of musicians offering up a great mix of blues\, rock\, R&B and more. Featuring Jack Lavin and Ross H all with special guests every week. Voluntary Cover. 6-9PM. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T121121Z LOCATION:The Loft Pub\, 229 Gorge Rd E\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com/event/rhythm-train/2026-09-17/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Loft Pub Victoria X-SOURCE-URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting 2026 DTSTART:20260918T010000Z DTEND:20260918T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T002613Z UID:5712-1789668000-1789669800@lifecyclesproject.ca CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Come join us for the LifeCycles Project Society 2026 Annual G eneral Meeting! Join us online on Thursday\, September 17th\, 2026 at 6:0 0 PM PDT to discuss our progress and plans for the future. This is your c hance to connect with fellow members\, hear exciting updates\, and have yo ur voice heard. Don’t miss out on this important event that shapes the d irection of our organization. Mark your calendars and be ready to particip ate! \nSign up HERE to attend! LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T002613Z URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/event/annual-general-meeting/ X-SOURCE-NAME:LifeCycles Project – Victoria\, BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/volunteer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fake Shaadi DTSTART:20260918T050000Z DTEND:20260918T053000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T182028Z UID:7363@luckybar.ca CATEGORIES:music LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T182028Z URL:https://luckybar.ca/events/fake-shaadi/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Lucky Bar X-SOURCE-URL:https://luckybar.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pay-What-You-Can Fridays DTSTART:20260918T070000Z DTEND:20260919T065959Z DTSTAMP:20260902T000525Z UID:10002722-1789689600-1789775999@mmbc.bc.ca CATEGORIES:arts,community DESCRIPTION:We believe that our maritime heritage should be available to e veryone. To ensure our galleries are as inclusive as possible\, we have in troduced Pay-What-You-Can Fridays. \n\n\n\nEvery Friday\, we invite you to visit the museum and choose an admission price that works for you. This i nitiative is designed to ensure that everyone in our community can engage with our nautical stories\, regardless of financial barriers. \n\n\n\n“S ea” you soon! LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T000525Z URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/event/pay-what-you-can-fridays/2026-09-18/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Maritime Museum of BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:REPRISE - Lens Based Art at the Gage Gallery DTSTART:20260918T180000Z DTEND:20260919T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T063243Z UID:10052185-1789729200-1789750800@events.downtownvictoria.ca CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Reprise reunites three Victoria lens-based artists.  After th eir successful collaboration last fall at the Gage in Light Reigns\, Shado ws Rule\, the trio is expanding in new directions.  Clare is pursuing str eet photography and mixed media\; Anne is continuing to explore the inters ection between photography\, photomontage and multimedia\; Ron is delving into more antique processes such as pinhole cameras. \nThe artists are sup porting the work of Rainbow Haven in this exhibition.  https://www.rainbo whaven.org/ \nReception: Saturday September 19\, 3-5pm \nChat with one of the Artists: \nClare: 11am-2pm on Tuesday September 15\, Friday September 25 & October 2 \nAnne: 11am-2pm on Wednesday September 16\, 23 & 30 \nRon: 11am-1pm on Wednesday September 16\, 11am-2pm Friday September 25 & Octob er 2 \nShow & Tell: Anne McCarthy and Ron Charles will demonstrate their d igital\, mixed & historical processes in the Reprise Show on Sept 26 from 12 to 3pm. Location: upstairs in the Gage Second Story. \nAs always\, gall ery admission\, the reception and artist chats are free. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T063243Z LOCATION:Gage Gallery\, 19 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W1J1\, Canada URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/reprise-lens-based-art-at-the -gage-gallery/2026-09-18/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Victoria Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/i-land-fest-2026-van couver-islands-caribbean-carnival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sour Bear DTSTART:20260919T020000Z DTEND:20260919T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T121121Z UID:10001538-1789758000-1789768800@loftpubvictoria.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Pop/Rock band SOUR BEAR features Jonathan Young leading the ba nd on ukulele\, Eric Thier on bass and Andrew McMillan on drums for a grea t night of favourites. \nVoluntary Cover LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T121121Z LOCATION:The Loft Pub\, 229 Gorge Rd E\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com/event/sour-bear-2-2/2026-09-18/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Loft Pub Victoria X-SOURCE-URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Let's Talk Live: Saturday Morning Conversation and Connection DTSTART:20260919T170000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T063107Z UID:10050689-1789812000-1789819200@events.downtownvictoria.ca CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Join us at Murchie’s Tea & Coffee every Saturday from 10AM –12PM for meaningful conversations\, genuine connections\, and a cozy at mosphere in the heart of downtown Victoria\, BC  \nNo pressure. No networ king. No awkward small talk. \nJust great coffee and real human connection \, the kind that’s getting harder to find. \nCompletely self-guided usin g our table talkers\, conversation prompt cards waiting at your table to h elp break the ice and get things flowing naturally. After that? The conver sation goes wherever it wants to. \nWhether you come solo or bring a frien d\, 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 drink s & great coffee in Victoria \n– Fresh perspectives & new ideas \n– Au thentic\, in-person social connection \n– A slower\, more intentional Sa turday 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 f or one chat or settle in for the morning \nIf you’ve been looking for so cial events in Victoria\, a way to meet new people in Victoria BC\, or jus t 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 LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T063107Z LOCATION:murchies tea and coffee\, 1110 government st\, Victoria\, Canada URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/lets-talk-live-saturday-morni ng-conversation-and-connection/2026-09-19/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Victoria Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/i-land-fest-2026-van couver-islands-caribbean-carnival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Cecilia DTSTART:20260920T020000Z DTEND:20260920T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T121121Z UID:10001541-1789844400-1789855200@loftpubvictoria.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Victoria’s Own all-female tribute band to Women in Music – ST. CECILIA covering pop/rock/country female artists of yesterday and tod ay. \nCarla Olive – guitar/vox * Amber Banman – drums/vox * Lindsay Wa rd – bass/vox \nVoluntary Cover $10. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T121121Z LOCATION:The Loft Pub\, 229 Gorge Rd E\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com/event/st-cecilia-2-3/2026-09-19/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Loft Pub Victoria X-SOURCE-URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Backyard Mushroom Cultivation DTSTART:20260920T200000Z DTEND:20260920T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T182701Z UID:7916-1789909200-1789916400@lifecyclesproject.ca CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Learn how to set up a perennial mushroom bed in your own backy ard and enjoy edible mushrooms for years to come!\n\n\nWorkshop Descriptio n\n The main mushroom species discussed in this workshop will be Pleurotus ostreatus. Commonly called oyster mushrooms\, this species is a fabulous type of fungi found naturally in temperate and subtropical forests around the world (often found growing wild on trees in these parts). Not only are these mushrooms beautiful\, but they are also a culinary delicacy and hav e been found to have many environmental benefits. \n \nThe workshop will r un for 2 hours\, in 4 parts that includes: \n\nTheoretical learning about general mushroom cultivation and the mushrooms we will see that day\,\nMai ntenance of established mushroom beds\, \nPreparation and inoculation of m ushroom logs at the Welland Orchard\,\nAnd creation of a small Blue Oyster mushroom buckets to take home.\n\n \nThe goal of this workshop is to lear n about basic mushroom cultivation\, both in perennial garden spaces and i n buckets\, and make you confident in growing your own mushrooms at home. The participants will get to inoculate mushroom logs and each of the parti cipant will get the chance to prepare their own Blue Oyster mushroom bucke t to take home to start off their mushroom growing adventure! These mushro om buckets are suitable for indoor or outdoor growing. \nBe sure to come d ressed for the elements as this workshop will be held outdoors. \n \nGetti ng here\nAs there is limited parking available at the orchard\, please bik e\, walk\, bus or carpool if possible. We are located right on the gallopi ng goose\, and you are welcome to bring bikes into the orchard to lock the m up safely. \nIf you are driving\, there are 8 parking spots located at t he end of stancil lane\, 1 of which will be reserved as accessible for the duration of the workshop. Please be mindful of our neighbours and do not park in the large driveway on the south side of the street. Additional par king can be found along the street on High St and Eaton Ave. \n \nAbout th e Instructor\nHi\, I’m Lily\, a microbiologist and environmental scienti st. In my day-to-day life\, I like to collect hobbies and projects about s elf-sufficiency\, environmental remediation and microbiology -including bu t not limited to growing mushrooms. This mushroom workshop is officially u nder the umbrella of my new project “Nature Finds a Way” a non-profit that focusses on self-sufficiency and nature learning\, more information o n that soon! \n \nHow to Register for this Event\nThis workshop is in pers on only. Please dress appropriately for all types of weather\, as the work shop will be hosted outside in the orchard. \nThis workshop is available o n a sliding scale basis. Please pay in alignment with your financial privi lege to help us continue to offer tickets in this way. \nLifeCycles Projec t Society is always working to learn more about\, and breakdown\, barriers that may exist in accessing our programming. We understand providing slid ing scale tickets is by no means an exhaustive look at systems of oppressi on that exist for people. We welcome your ideas and feedback as we work to continue learning. \nPlease contact us if you are no longer able to atten d but hold a ticket so we can make your space available to someone else an d work to process your refund. \nYou can also register for the event by ca lling our office at 250 383-5800 or via email by contacting welland@lifecy clesproject.ca \n \nAccessibility\nAccess from the parking area off Stanci l Lane is through a latching unlocked gate. There is a gravel/dirt path sl oping downward from the gate that leads to a wide flat grassy area with pi cnic table seating. If you are coming from the Galloping Goose entrance\, which also has a latching unlocked gate\, you will find a gravel/dirt path that slopes upward to the wide flat seating area. The steepness of the pa th varies throughout the Orchard and is steepest at the top of the Orchard closer to the Stancil Lane entrance\, and at the bottom between the Gallo ping Goose trail and the Orchard entrance. The pathway from the Galloping Goose to the entrance to the Orchard has several sharp turns. \nThe Orchar d has a single-stall gender-neutral composting toilet facility on site wit h ramp access and transfer bars which will be open during the workshop. Th e composting toilet is located below the flat area and toward the Gallopin g Goose entrance. Hand sanitizer is available inside the toilet. \nThe wor kshop will be held outside rain or shine\, please dress appropriately for the weather. The seating provided is picnic benches. Please feel free to b ring a cushion or your own folding chair\, a limited number of cushions ar e available at the orchard. \nThere is access to potable water on site. Pl ease bring your own water bottle. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T182701Z LOCATION:Welland Legacy Park & Community Orchard\, 1215 Stancil Lane\, Vic toria\, BC\, V8Z 1R6\, Canada URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/event/backyard-mushroom-cultivation-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:LifeCycles Project – Victoria\, BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/volunteer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Self-Inquiry Meeting (KECC) DTSTART:20260920T220000Z DTEND:20260921T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T060421Z UID:4442@krishnamurti-canada.ca CATEGORIES:community,wellness DESCRIPTION:Self-Inquiry Meeting (@KECC)\nWeekly on Sundays\, 3 – 5 pm P T\nAt the Krishnamurti Educational Centre of Canada\n538 Swanwick Road\, V ictoria BC (Metchosin)\n \nIf you are deeply interested in self-explorati on for transformative insight\, inner peace and wellbeing\, you are welcom e to join our  dialogue meetings\, guided by experienced facilitators pas sionate about self-inquiry and a shift in consciousness.\n \n\nOur Facili tator:\n\nI have long been fascinated by the questions “What am I?” an d its companion “Why am I here?” In the dialogues and writings of J. K rishnamurti I have found a traveling companion\, someone to walk alongside me and guide my exploration into the “extraordinary phenomena of human existence.”\n\nAsking questions\, deeply listening\, finding out for mys elf\, all the while refining my understanding based on my experiences has been a defining feature of my approach to living. Whether I am facilitatin g a class or self-inquiry meditation retreat\, leading a wilderness kayaki ng trip off Canada’s west coast\, or working co-creatively with my garde n I am passionate about showing up as fully as I can in the moment to what is. For me\, this is an ongoing act of awareness\, presence\, blessing an d partnership.\n\nI have a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology and Statistics and worked professionally as a research methodologist and senior statisti cian in the public service. Later\, I served as the executive director in a community mental health organization providing support to unhoused\, vul nerable\, and high risk individuals.\n\n \n\n\n\nAs resource we will be u sing  The Book of Life\, a collection of daily meditations by J. Krishna murti. It is available at cost for $20.\n\n\n\nThe Book of Life e-book is also freely available here and looking it over for questions to further ex plore in our meetings is recommended.\n\nMeetings are held on a donation b asis.  Your donation can be made here .\n\nMeetings will be held outdoors under the Centre’s beautiful oak trees\, if the weather permits\, or ot herwise indoors.\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\nPLEASE NOTE: There are natural hazards on this rural\, ocean-front property\, including steep cliffs and uneven terrain\, so caution and mindfulness are advised\, Visitors are required t o sign a liability waiver before walking on the Centre grounds!\n\n \nOne -time registration for this series is requested!\n \n\n \n\n \n\n[gravi tyform id="258" title="true" description="true"] LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T060421Z LOCATION:Krishnamurti Educational Centre of Canada\, 538 Swanwick Road\, V ictoria\, BC\, Canada URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca/events/self-inquiry-meeting-kecc-2026-0 9-20/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Events in BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunday Afternoon Jam DTSTART:20260920T220000Z DTEND:20260921T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T121121Z UID:10001632-1789916400-1789930800@loftpubvictoria.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Join us every Sunday for an afternoon of great music\, connect ion and encouragement.  Whether you are a music appreciator or musician y ourself\, you are invited to take in the immense talent this jam attracts.   With host Rainshadow Al.  3-7PM. \nIf participating\, show up and sign up with Al.  Bring your own instrument/mic. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T121121Z LOCATION:The Loft Pub\, 229 Gorge Rd E\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com/event/sunday-afternoon-jam/2026-09-20/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Loft Pub Victoria X-SOURCE-URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Annual Fundraising Dinner and Auction DTSTART:20260921T003000Z DTEND:20260921T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180257Z UID:2309-1789925400-1789938000@victoriachinatownmuseum.com CATEGORIES:food DESCRIPTION:The Victoria Chinatown Museum Society invites you to the save the date for our biggest annual fundraising dinner. \nWhat: Dinner\, live auction and more!\nWhere: Golden City Restaurant\, 721 Fisgard Street\nWhe n: September 20\, 2026 5:30 p.m\nCost: Single ticket $180\, table of 10 $1 \,500 \nGet tickets here LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180257Z LOCATION:Golden City Restaurant\, 721 Fisgard Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1R8\, Canada URL:https://victoriachinatownmuseum.com/event/annual-fundraising-dinner-an d-auction/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Chinatown Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://victoriachinatownmuseum.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Square Dance Lessons Colwood DTSTART:20260921T020000Z DTEND:20260921T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022108Z UID:event_316068599@meetup.com CATEGORIES:dance DESCRIPTION:Victoria Square and Round Dancing\nCome take a free square dan ce lesson. No experience necessary. No partner required. Meeting new peopl e and have fun!! LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022108Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/victoria-square-and-round-dancing/events/316068 599/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Square and Round Dancing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Square Dance Lessons Saanich DTSTART:20260921T020000Z DTEND:20260921T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022108Z UID:event_316068643@meetup.com CATEGORIES:dance DESCRIPTION:Victoria Square and Round Dancing\nCome take a free square dan ce lesson. No experience necessary. No partner required. Meeting new peopl e and have fun!! LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022108Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/victoria-square-and-round-dancing/events/316068 643/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Square and Round Dancing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bill Francis - Story & Song DTSTART:20260922T003000Z DTEND:20260922T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T121121Z UID:10001742-1790011800-1790020800@loftpubvictoria.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:BILL FRANCIS shares an acoustic evening of story and pop/rock favourites featuring Rainshadow Al… requests welcome! Voluntary Cover. 5 :30PM. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T121121Z LOCATION:The Loft Pub\, 229 Gorge Rd E\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com/event/bill-francis-story-song/2026-09-21/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Loft Pub Victoria X-SOURCE-URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:90210 Monday Nights DTSTART:20260922T043000Z DTEND:20260922T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T061927Z UID:7361@luckybar.ca CATEGORIES:music LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T061927Z URL:https://luckybar.ca/events/90210-monday-nights-19-2026-09-21/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Lucky Bar X-SOURCE-URL:https://luckybar.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Discover Strings! Free Drop-In Sessions DTSTART:20260922T223000Z DTEND:20260922T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022050Z UID:10005214-1790091000-1790094600@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:education,family,music DESCRIPTION:Curious about violin\, viola\, or cello? Kids ages 6–11 are invited to join us for a fun\, no-pressure drop-in at the Victoria Conserv atory of Music’s Westhills location. Meet our instructor Emma Reader-Lee \, try out instruments\, and see if our Strings for Beginners class is the right fit. No experience needed! \n\nLocation: Victoria Conservatory of M usic\, Langford (YMCA/YWCA building\, library entrance) \n\nDate/Time: Tue sday\, September 22 & 29 | 3:30–4:30pm \n\nClass begins October 6 | Regi ster here LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022050Z LOCATION:Victoria Conservatory of Music – Westhills\, Langford\, 1314 – Lakepoint Way\, Langford\, British Columbia\, V9B 0S2 URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/discover-strings-free-drop-in-sessions-sept-22 -2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SWANG THANG! DTSTART:20260923T010000Z DTEND:20260923T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T121121Z UID:10001992-1790100000-1790110800@loftpubvictoria.com CATEGORIES:dance,music DESCRIPTION:SWANG THANG! is an upbeat and vibrant ensemble bringing the in fectious energy of Swing\, Blues\, and Latin dance party music straight fr om the golden era of 1940 to 1965. With a repertoire packed full of vintag e gems and irresistible grooves\, they deliver a joyful\, high-energy perf ormance that’s as fun as it is timeless. \nVoluntary Cover LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T121121Z LOCATION:The Loft Pub\, 229 Gorge Rd E\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com/event/the-swing-jump-blues-band-2/2026-09- 22/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Loft Pub Victoria X-SOURCE-URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:OpenHack Victoria DTSTART:20260923T010000Z DTEND:20260923T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T065324Z UID:event_316395192@meetup.com CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:OpenHack Victoria\nWe meet every Tuesday night at 6pm at James Joyce Bistro (the restaurant in Peacock Billiards\, 1175 Douglas Street) to hang out and write code. The format is simple:\n\n→ We do introductio ns at 6:15pm sharp!\n→ Bring your laptop!\n→ Work on anything you want : open-source\, closed-source\, side-projects\, work\, play.\n→ All expe rience levels and technologies are welcome.\n→ Food and drinks are avail able from the restaurant\, but are not provided.\n→ Follow our [code of conduct](https://openhack.club/#code-of-conduct)!\n→ Don't forget your l aptop!\n\n→ Join the [Discord server](https://discord.gg/jRbukPPEfH)\n → [Jared](https://jardo.dev) and Patrick organize the event\n→ OpenHac k Victoria is sponsored by [Super Good](https://supergood.software/) LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T065324Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/openhack-victoria/events/316395192/ X-SOURCE-NAME:OpenHack Victoria END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:From Dial-Up to AI: 25+ Years of Building Victoria Tech DTSTART:20260924T010000Z DTEND:20260924T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T005045Z UID:event_316091053@meetup.com CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Victoria Data Society\n🎯 Join a panel of technology leaders who have been part of Victoria's tech scene for more than 25 years. Drawi ng on decades of firsthand experience\, they'll share stories\, lessons le arned\, and reflections on how the local technology ecosystem has evolved\ , from its early growth years to today's AI-driven era. Together\, we'll e xplore the milestones\, challenges\, and opportunities that have shaped Vi ctoria's tech community\, and discuss what the future may hold for the nex t generation of innovators.\n\n**Moderator:**\nAnu Jolliffe has been in te chnology since the dial-up era. In 1994 he ran The Home Computing BBS on S alt Spring Island\, by 1995 had an online marketplace running on it\, doin g e-commerce before the word existed\, and went on to help bring the inter net to the Gulf Islands. Since shortly after ChatGPT launched he has been heads-down in generative AI. He is Director of Community Relations for the Victoria Data Society and curates Where's Anu\, a running listing of loca l AI\, data\, and tech events at https://wheresanu.ca.\n\n**Panelists:**\n Rob Bennett is a veteran of Victoria's tech community with more than 40 ye ars of experience as a software developer\, founder\, CEO\, investor\, men tor\, and community leader. A University of Victoria Computer Science grad uate\, Rob has helped build and support countless technology companies whi le championing innovation and entrepreneurship across the region. As Chief Operating Officer and Program Director at VIATEC\, he continues to guide startups and scaling businesses through programs like BOOST and the VIATEC Accelerator\, bringing a people-first perspective shaped by decades of ex perience in Victoria's evolving tech ecosystem.\n\nSteve Harris is a long- time technology leader and AI strategist with more than 40 years of experi ence spanning software delivery\, enterprise architecture\, project leader ship\, and executive roles including CIO and Vice-President. Today\, he he lps organizations adopt Generative AI in practical\, responsible\, and sus tainable ways\, guiding everything from strategy and governance to impleme ntation and training. As a co-founder of the VIATEC AI Meetup and Prompt V ictoria AI Conference\, Steve is helping shape the next chapter of Victori a's technology community while supporting businesses on their AI transform ation journeys.\n\n⏰Agenda:\n18:00 - Doors Open\n18:30 - Panel Starts\n1 9:30 - Panel Ends\n20:00 - Doors Close\n\nPresented as part of [Victoria T ech Week](https://luma.com/victoriatechweek2026)\, this free\, public even t is hosted by [CGI](https://www.cgi.com/) & [Victoria Data Society](https ://www.victoriadatasociety.ca/).\n\nCheck out [Where's Anu](https://wheres anu.ca) for more tech-adjacent events. LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T005045Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/victoria-data/events/316091053/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Data Society END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Jam DTSTART:20260924T010000Z DTEND:20260924T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T121121Z UID:10001778-1790186400-1790197200@loftpubvictoria.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:MUSIC JAM with host Brooke Cooper. 6-9PM. Victoria’s musicia ns are invited to take the stage for a jam. A great place to showcase your band\, get some stage time and connect with other musicians. BYO instrume nt and/or mic to participate. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T121121Z LOCATION:The Loft Pub\, 229 Gorge Rd E\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com/event/wednesday-night-jam/2026-09-23/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Loft Pub Victoria X-SOURCE-URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Casual Chess Meetup At The Outpost DTSTART:20260924T010000Z DTEND:20260924T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T065008Z UID:event_316411347@meetup.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Casual Chess Meetup at The Outpost\nJoin us at The Outpost for our Casual Chess Meetup! Whether you're a beginner or a grandmaster\, you 're welcome to come enjoy some coffeehouse chess with us. Our group offers a social atmosphere for chess enthusiasts to gather\, play casual games\, and learn from each other. With a focus on chess education\, we welcome a ll levels of players who have an interest in learning\, improving\, and en joying the game of chess. Come join us and make new friends over the board ! $7 cover charge to be paid To The Outpost Board Game Cafe on arrival. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T065008Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/victoria-coffeehouse-chess-meetup-group/events/ 316411347/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Casual Chess Meetup at The Outpost END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:At Nature’s Shrine DTSTART:20260924T020000Z DTEND:20260924T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T000912Z UID:10000490-1790190000-1790190000@wentworthvilla.com CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:At Nature’s Shrine: Buildings and Landscapes of Southern Alb erta \nTalk by Ben Clinton-Baker. \nIn this talk and associated pop-up exh ibit Wentworth Villa curator Ben Clinton-Baker will share photographs and observations from his recent travels through the Rocky Mountains and South ern Alberta. From UNESCO World Heritage and National Historic Sites to rus tic cabins and old farm buildings\, come and learn about some of the remar kable natural and built heritage of our neighbours beyond the Continental Divide. \n\nPlease reserve your seating.\nTickets are by donation at the d oor. LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T000912Z LOCATION:Wentworth Villa\, 1156 Fort Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 3K8 URL:https://wentworthvilla.com/event/at-natures-shrine/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Wentworth Villa X-SOURCE-URL:https://wentworthvilla.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Drink & Draw Sept 23rd at The Bent Mast DTSTART:20260924T020000Z DTEND:20260924T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T183426Z UID:event_316300208@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts,drink DESCRIPTION:Drink & Draw Social Club Victoria\, BC\nA weekly meetup of beg inner-to-professional artists & beverage enthusiasts.\nEvery Wednesday\, m embers meet up at a different pub with their own art supplies and doodle a way. This group was started in 2010 and includes professional animators\, storyboard artists\, comic book artists\, graphic designers\, and tattoo a rtists. But don't feel intimidated\, there are many beginners and hobbyist s as well\, so even if your forte is stick people\, then you're more than welcome to join. LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T183426Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/drink-draw-social-club-victoria-bc/events/31630 0208/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Drink & Draw Social Club Victoria\, BC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:HAPPY HOUR DTSTART:20260924T220000Z DTEND:20260925T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T001933Z UID:10004566-1790262000-1790272800@www.unionclub.com CATEGORIES:drink LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T001933Z LOCATION:McGregor Lounge\, Renaissance Lounge\, Roof Top URL:https://www.unionclub.com/event/happy-hour-475/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Union Club of British Columbia X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.unionclub.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Self-Inquiry Meeting (Victoria) DTSTART:20260924T233000Z DTEND:20260925T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T060421Z UID:4419@krishnamurti-canada.ca CATEGORIES:community,wellness DESCRIPTION:Self-inquiry meeting in Victoria\nThursdays\, 4:30 – 6 pm   PT\nEsquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion\n1070 Tillicum Road\, Victoria\, BC\n\nf you are deeply interested in self-exploration for transformative insight\ , inner peace and wellbeing\, you are welcome to join our  dialogue meeti ngs\, guided by experienced facilitators passionate about self-inquiry and a shift in consciousness.\n \n\nOur Facilitator:\n\nI have long been fas cinated by the questions “What am I?” and its companion “Why am I he re?” In the dialogues and writings of J. Krishnamurti I have found a tra veling companion\, someone to walk alongside me and guide my exploration i nto the “extraordinary phenomena of human existence.”\n\nAsking questi ons\, deeply listening\, finding out for myself\, all the while refining m y understanding based on my experiences has been a defining feature of my approach to living. Whether I am facilitating a class or self-inquiry medi tation retreat\, leading a wilderness kayaking trip off Canada’s west co ast\, or working co-creatively with my garden I am passionate about showin g up as fully as I can in the moment to what is. For me\, this is an ongoi ng act of awareness\, presence\, blessing and partnership.\n\nI have a Ph. D. in Experimental Psychology and Statistics and worked professionally as a research methodologist and senior statistician in the public service. La ter\, I served as the executive director in a community mental health orga nization providing support to unhoused\, vulnerable\, and high risk indivi duals.\n\n\n\n \n\nAs resource we will be using  The Book of Life\, a c ollection of daily meditations by J. Krishnamurti. It is available online and from us at cost for $20.\n\n\n\nThe Book of Life e-book is also freely available here and looking it over for questions to further explore in ou r meetings is recommended.\n\nMeetings are held on a donation basis.  You r donation can be made here .\n\nThey will be held in the Boardroom of the Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion.  The Pavilion is located in this beautifu l park\, next to a Japanese Garden.\n\n\n\nEnter from Tillicum Road. There is ample parking next to the Pavilion.\n\nOr take #26 bus to Tillicum at Gorge Bridge stop\, with a 5 minute walk from there to the Pavilion.\n\n  \n\n \nOne-time registration for this series is requested!\n \n\n \n\n[ gravityform id="259" title="true" description="true"] LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T060421Z LOCATION:Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion\, 1070 Tillicum Road\, Victoria\, B C\, V9A 2A1\, Canada URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca/events/self-inquiry-meeting-victoria-20 26-09-24/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Events in BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rhythm Train DTSTART:20260925T010000Z DTEND:20260925T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T121121Z UID:10001758-1790272800-1790283600@loftpubvictoria.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:RHYTHM TRAIN is a top-notch line-up of musicians offering up a great mix of blues\, rock\, R&B and more. Featuring Jack Lavin and Ross H all with special guests every week. Voluntary Cover. 6-9PM. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T121121Z LOCATION:The Loft Pub\, 229 Gorge Rd E\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com/event/rhythm-train/2026-09-24/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Loft Pub Victoria X-SOURCE-URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pay-What-You-Can Fridays DTSTART:20260925T070000Z DTEND:20260926T065959Z DTSTAMP:20260902T000525Z UID:10002723-1790294400-1790380799@mmbc.bc.ca CATEGORIES:arts,community DESCRIPTION:We believe that our maritime heritage should be available to e veryone. To ensure our galleries are as inclusive as possible\, we have in troduced Pay-What-You-Can Fridays. \n\n\n\nEvery Friday\, we invite you to visit the museum and choose an admission price that works for you. This i nitiative is designed to ensure that everyone in our community can engage with our nautical stories\, regardless of financial barriers. \n\n\n\n“S ea” you soon! LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T000525Z URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/event/pay-what-you-can-fridays/2026-09-25/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Maritime Museum of BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://mmbc.bc.ca/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:HellionD & the 1-2-3's DTSTART:20260926T020000Z DTEND:20260926T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T121121Z UID:10001679-1790362800-1790373600@loftpubvictoria.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Singer Songwriter and powerhouse vocalist Helen Davies\, front s the 1-2-3’s featuring RnB\, Blues\, Rock and Pop music to keep your to es tappin’. \nVoluntary Cover $10. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T121121Z LOCATION:The Loft Pub\, 229 Gorge Rd E\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com/event/the-helen-davies-band-2/2026-09-25/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Loft Pub Victoria X-SOURCE-URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Community Sharing Day! DTSTART:20260926T180000Z DTEND:20260926T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T002613Z UID:8369-1790420400-1790434800@lifecyclesproject.ca CATEGORIES:community,food DESCRIPTION:Join us for our free\, annual harvest celebration! Taste herit age apple varieties\, sample and learn how to press fresh juice\, take hom e free fruit\, take a tour of the orchard\, enjoy fun kids activities and celebrate the abundance of the season with neighbours and new friends! LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T002613Z LOCATION:Welland Legacy Park & Community Orchard\, 1215 Stancil Ln\, Victo ria\, BC V8Z 1R6\, Canada URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/event/community-sharing-day-3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:LifeCycles Project – Victoria\, BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://lifecyclesproject.ca/volunteer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Empress DTSTART:20260927T020000Z DTEND:20260927T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022101Z UID:7342@luckybar.ca CATEGORIES:music LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022101Z URL:https://luckybar.ca/events/empress/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Lucky Bar X-SOURCE-URL:https://luckybar.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Fabulous B-Sides DTSTART:20260927T020000Z DTEND:20260927T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T121121Z UID:10001530-1790449200-1790460000@loftpubvictoria.com CATEGORIES:dance,music DESCRIPTION:THE FABULOUS B-SIDES is a hard-rocking dance band reinterpreti ng hits by the likes of Badfinger\, Faces\, Stones\, Prince\, Lynyrd Skyny rd and Booker T and the MGs. \nVoluntary Cover $10. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T121121Z LOCATION:The Loft Pub\, 229 Gorge Rd E\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com/event/the-fabulous-b-sides-5-2-3-2/2026-09 -26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Loft Pub Victoria X-SOURCE-URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Self-Inquiry Meeting (KECC) DTSTART:20260927T220000Z DTEND:20260928T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T060421Z UID:4443@krishnamurti-canada.ca CATEGORIES:community,wellness DESCRIPTION:Self-Inquiry Meeting (@KECC)\nWeekly on Sundays\, 3 – 5 pm P T\nAt the Krishnamurti Educational Centre of Canada\n538 Swanwick Road\, V ictoria BC (Metchosin)\n \nIf you are deeply interested in self-explorati on for transformative insight\, inner peace and wellbeing\, you are welcom e to join our  dialogue meetings\, guided by experienced facilitators pas sionate about self-inquiry and a shift in consciousness.\n \n\nOur Facili tator:\n\nI have long been fascinated by the questions “What am I?” an d its companion “Why am I here?” In the dialogues and writings of J. K rishnamurti I have found a traveling companion\, someone to walk alongside me and guide my exploration into the “extraordinary phenomena of human existence.”\n\nAsking questions\, deeply listening\, finding out for mys elf\, all the while refining my understanding based on my experiences has been a defining feature of my approach to living. Whether I am facilitatin g a class or self-inquiry meditation retreat\, leading a wilderness kayaki ng trip off Canada’s west coast\, or working co-creatively with my garde n I am passionate about showing up as fully as I can in the moment to what is. For me\, this is an ongoing act of awareness\, presence\, blessing an d partnership.\n\nI have a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology and Statistics and worked professionally as a research methodologist and senior statisti cian in the public service. Later\, I served as the executive director in a community mental health organization providing support to unhoused\, vul nerable\, and high risk individuals.\n\n \n\n\n\nAs resource we will be u sing  The Book of Life\, a collection of daily meditations by J. Krishna murti. It is available at cost for $20.\n\n\n\nThe Book of Life e-book is also freely available here and looking it over for questions to further ex plore in our meetings is recommended.\n\nMeetings are held on a donation b asis.  Your donation can be made here .\n\nMeetings will be held outdoors under the Centre’s beautiful oak trees\, if the weather permits\, or ot herwise indoors.\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\nPLEASE NOTE: There are natural h azards on this rural\, ocean-front property\, including steep cliffs and u neven terrain\, so caution and mindfulness are advised\, Visitors are requ ired to sign a liability waiver before walking on the Centre grounds!\n\n  \nOne-time registration for this series is requested!\n \n\n \n\n \n\ n[gravityform id="258" title="true" description="true"] LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T060421Z LOCATION:Krishnamurti Educational Centre of Canada\, 538 Swanwick Road\, V ictoria\, BC\, Canada URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca/events/self-inquiry-meeting-kecc-2026-0 9-27/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Events in BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunday Afternoon Jam DTSTART:20260927T220000Z DTEND:20260928T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T121121Z UID:10001633-1790521200-1790535600@loftpubvictoria.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Join us every Sunday for an afternoon of great music\, connect ion and encouragement.  Whether you are a music appreciator or musician y ourself\, you are invited to take in the immense talent this jam attracts.   With host Rainshadow Al.  3-7PM. \nIf participating\, show up and sign up with Al.  Bring your own instrument/mic. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T121121Z LOCATION:The Loft Pub\, 229 Gorge Rd E\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com/event/sunday-afternoon-jam/2026-09-27/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Loft Pub Victoria X-SOURCE-URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Square Dance Lessons Colwood DTSTART:20260928T020000Z DTEND:20260928T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022108Z UID:event_316068630@meetup.com CATEGORIES:dance DESCRIPTION:Victoria Square and Round Dancing\nCome take a free square dan ce lesson. No experience necessary. No partner required. Meeting new peopl e and have fun!! LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022108Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/victoria-square-and-round-dancing/events/316068 630/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Square and Round Dancing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Square Dance Lessons Saanich DTSTART:20260928T020000Z DTEND:20260928T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022108Z UID:event_316068646@meetup.com CATEGORIES:dance DESCRIPTION:Victoria Square and Round Dancing\nCome take a free square dan ce lesson. No experience necessary. No partner required. Meeting new peopl e and have fun!! LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022108Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/victoria-square-and-round-dancing/events/316068 646/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Square and Round Dancing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:B.P. Clarke & Friends DTSTART:20260929T000000Z DTEND:20260929T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T121121Z UID:10002012-1790614800-1790625600@loftpubvictoria.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Longtime Victoria resident BP Clarke has been playing\, singin g and performing music for more than 40 years\, from stage band and theatr e in high school through various cover bands in Regina\, Edmonton Vancouve r\, Victoria as well as stints as a professional musician in Taiwan\, Phil ippines\, Korea and India.  \nAlthough his set list touches a range of ge nres\, and country\, BP’s core sound is heavily influenced by the likes of Bob Dylan\, Neil Young\, Rolling Stones\, Beatles\, Eagles\, Van Morris on\, CCR and 60s psychedelia. \nIn recent years he has been rediscovering the country influences he absorbed growing up\, with a focus on Roots Amer icana / alt-country artists such as Steve Earle\, Wilco\, Little Feat\, Jo hnny Cash\, Buck Owens\, Lucinda Williams\, Gillian Welch\, Jason Isbell\, Dwight Yoakam\, Gram Parsons and of course Waylon\, Willie and Merle. \nA proficient lead and rhythm guitar player\, BP incorporates harmonica and loops into his solo shows.  \nHe’s also one half of the Victoria folk-r ock duo Out of the Woods\, featuring Patty Castle on vocals and upright ba ss. \nVoluntary Cover LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T121121Z URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com/event/brennan-clark-2/2026-09-28/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Loft Pub Victoria X-SOURCE-URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:90210 Monday Nights DTSTART:20260929T043000Z DTEND:20260929T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T061927Z UID:7362@luckybar.ca CATEGORIES:music LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T061927Z URL:https://luckybar.ca/events/90210-monday-nights-19-2026-09-28/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Lucky Bar X-SOURCE-URL:https://luckybar.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Discover Strings! Free Drop-In Sessions DTSTART:20260929T223000Z DTEND:20260929T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022050Z UID:10005215-1790695800-1790699400@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:education,family DESCRIPTION:Curious about violin\, viola\, or cello? Kids ages 6–11 are invited to join us for a fun\, no-pressure drop-in at the Victoria Conserv atory of Music’s Westhills location. Meet our instructor Emma Reader-Lee \, try out instruments\, and see if our Strings for Beginners class is the right fit. No experience needed! \n\nLocation: Victoria Conservatory of M usic\, Langford (YMCA/YWCA building\, library entrance) \n\nDate/Time: Tue sday\, September 29 | 3:30–4:30pm \n\nClass begins October 6 | Register here LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022050Z LOCATION:Victoria Conservatory of Music – Westhills\, Langford\, 1314 – Lakepoint Way\, Langford\, British Columbia\, V9B 0S2 URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/discover-strings-free-drop-in-sessions-sept-29 -2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dave Harris & Friends DTSTART:20260930T000000Z DTEND:20260930T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T121121Z UID:10001730-1790701200-1790712000@loftpubvictoria.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:DAVE HARRIS & FRIENDS Longtime blues musician and one man band \, joined by some of Victoria’s finest musicians including Al Pease and Clark Brendon. 5:00PM. Voluntary Cover. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T121121Z LOCATION:The Loft Pub\, 229 Gorge Rd E\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com/event/dave-harris-friends/2026-09-29/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Loft Pub Victoria X-SOURCE-URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:OpenHack Victoria DTSTART:20260930T010000Z DTEND:20260930T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022113Z UID:event_qsrmwtyjcmbmc@meetup.com CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:OpenHack Victoria\nWe meet every Tuesday night at 6pm at James Joyce Bistro (the restaurant in Peacock Billiards\, 1175 Douglas Street) to hang out and write code. The format is simple:\n\n→ We do introductio ns at 6:15pm sharp!\n→ Bring your laptop!\n→ Work on anything you want : open-source\, closed-source\, side-projects\, work\, play.\n→ All expe rience levels and technologies are welcome.\n→ Food and drinks are avail able from the restaurant\, but are not provided.\n→ Follow our [code of conduct](https://openhack.club/#code-of-conduct)!\n→ Don't forget your l aptop!\n\n→ Join the [Discord server](https://discord.gg/jRbukPPEfH)\n → [Jared](https://jardo.dev) and Patrick organize the event\n→ OpenHac k Victoria is sponsored by [Super Good](https://supergood.software/) LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022113Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/openhack-victoria/events/qsrmwtyjcmbmc/ X-SOURCE-NAME:OpenHack Victoria END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Walking Club ( Wednesday Wanderers) DTSTART:20260930T160000Z DTEND:20260930T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T001933Z UID:10004567-1790758800-1790766000@www.unionclub.com CATEGORIES:community,outdoors LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T001933Z LOCATION:Off-Site URL:https://www.unionclub.com/event/walking-club-wednesday-wanderers-18/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Union Club of British Columbia X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.unionclub.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Casual Chess Meetup At The Outpost DTSTART:20261001T010000Z DTEND:20261001T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022116Z UID:event_ghkxvtyjcmbnc@meetup.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Casual Chess Meetup at The Outpost\nJoin us at The Outpost for our Casual Chess Meetup! Whether you're a beginner or a grandmaster\, you 're welcome to come enjoy some coffeehouse chess with us. Our group offers a social atmosphere for chess enthusiasts to gather\, play casual games\, and learn from each other. With a focus on chess education\, we welcome a ll levels of players who have an interest in learning\, improving\, and en joying the game of chess. Come join us and make new friends over the board ! $7 cover charge to be paid To The Outpost Board Game Cafe on arrival. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022116Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/victoria-coffeehouse-chess-meetup-group/events/ ghkxvtyjcmbnc/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Casual Chess Meetup at The Outpost END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Drink & Draw Sept 30th at Macaloney's Distillery DTSTART:20261001T010000Z DTEND:20261001T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T003226Z UID:event_316300238@meetup.com CATEGORIES:drink DESCRIPTION:Drink & Draw Social Club Victoria\, BC\nA weekly meetup of beg inner-to-professional artists & beverage enthusiasts.\nEvery Wednesday\, m embers meet up at a different pub with their own art supplies and doodle a way. This group was started in 2010 and includes professional animators\, storyboard artists\, comic book artists\, graphic designers\, and tattoo a rtists. But don't feel intimidated\, there are many beginners and hobbyist s as well\, so even if your forte is stick people\, then you're more than welcome to join. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T003226Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/drink-draw-social-club-victoria-bc/events/31630 0238/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Drink & Draw Social Club Victoria\, BC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Jam DTSTART:20261001T010000Z DTEND:20261001T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T121121Z UID:10001779-1790791200-1790802000@loftpubvictoria.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:MUSIC JAM with host Brooke Cooper. 6-9PM. Victoria’s musicia ns are invited to take the stage for a jam. A great place to showcase your band\, get some stage time and connect with other musicians. BYO instrume nt and/or mic to participate. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T121121Z LOCATION:The Loft Pub\, 229 Gorge Rd E\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com/event/wednesday-night-jam/2026-09-30/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Loft Pub Victoria X-SOURCE-URL:https://loftpubvictoria.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rhymes for Reconciliation DTSTART:20261001T020000Z DTEND:20261001T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022101Z UID:7347@luckybar.ca CATEGORIES:music LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022101Z URL:https://luckybar.ca/events/rhymes-for-reconciliation/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Lucky Bar X-SOURCE-URL:https://luckybar.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Self-Inquiry Meeting (Victoria) DTSTART:20261001T233000Z DTEND:20261002T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T060421Z UID:4420@krishnamurti-canada.ca CATEGORIES:community,wellness DESCRIPTION:Self-inquiry meeting in Victoria\nThursdays\, 4:30 – 6 pm   PT\nEsquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion\n1070 Tillicum Road\, Victoria\, BC\n \ nIf you are deeply interested in self-exploration for transformative insig ht\, inner peace and wellbeing\, you are welcome to join our  dialogue me etings\, guided by experienced facilitators passionate about self-inquiry and a shift in consciousness.\n \n\nOur Facilitator:\n\nI have long been fascinated by the questions “What am I?” and its companion “Why am I here?” In the dialogues and writings of J. Krishnamurti I have found a traveling companion\, someone to walk alongside me and guide my exploratio n into the “extraordinary phenomena of human existence.”\n\nAsking que stions\, deeply listening\, finding out for myself\, all the while refinin g my understanding based on my experiences has been a defining feature of my approach to living. Whether I am facilitating a class or self-inquiry m editation retreat\, leading a wilderness kayaking trip off Canada’s west coast\, or working co-creatively with my garden I am passionate about sho wing up as fully as I can in the moment to what is. For me\, this is an on going act of awareness\, presence\, blessing and partnership.\n\nI have a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology and Statistics and worked professionally as a research methodologist and senior statistician in the public service. Later\, I served as the executive director in a community mental health o rganization providing support to unhoused\, vulnerable\, and high risk ind ividuals.\n\n\n\n \n\nAs resource we will be using  The Book of Life\,  a collection of daily meditations by J. Krishnamurti. It is available onli ne and from us at cost for $20.\n\n\n\nThe Book of Life e-book is also fre ely available here and looking it over for questions to further explore in our meetings is recommended.\n\nMeetings are held on a donation basis.   Your donation can be made here .\n\nThey will be held in the Boardroom of the Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion.  The Pavilion is located in this beaut iful park\, next to a Japanese Garden.\n\n\n\nEnter from Tillicum Road. Th ere is ample parking next to the Pavilion.\n\nOr take #26 bus to Tillicum at Gorge Bridge stop\, with a 5 minute walk from there to the Pavilion.\n\ n \n\n \nOne-time registration for this series is requested!\n \n\n \n \n[gravityform id="259" title="true" description="true"] LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T060421Z LOCATION:Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion\, 1070 Tillicum Road\, Victoria\, B C\, V9A 2A1\, Canada URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca/events/self-inquiry-meeting-victoria-20 26-10-01/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Events in BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Game Dinner DTSTART:20261003T010000Z DTEND:20261003T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T001933Z UID:10004568-1790964000-1790971200@www.unionclub.com CATEGORIES:food LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T001933Z LOCATION:Ballroom URL:https://www.unionclub.com/event/game-dinner/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Union Club of British Columbia X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.unionclub.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Self-Inquiry Meeting (KECC) DTSTART:20261004T220000Z DTEND:20261005T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022055Z UID:4444@krishnamurti-canada.ca CATEGORIES:community,wellness DESCRIPTION:Self-Inquiry Meetings (@KECC)\nWeekly on Sundays\, 3 - 5 pm PT \nAt the Krishnamurti Educational Centre of Canada\n538 Swanwick Road\, Vi ctoria BC (Metchosin)\n \n\n\n\nIf you are deeply interested in self-expl oration for transformative insight\, inner peace and wellbeing\, you are w elcome to join our  dialogue meetings\, guided by experienced facilitator s passionate about self-inquiry and a shift in consciousness.\n \n\n\n\nA s resource we will be using  The Book of Life\, a collection of daily me ditations by J. Krishnamurti. It is available at cost for $20.\n\n\n\nThe Book of Life e-book is also freely available here and looking it over for questions to further explore in our meetings is recommended.\n\nMeetings a re held on a donation basis.  Your donation can be made here .\n\nMeeting s will be outdoors under the Centre’s beautiful oak trees\, if the weath er permits\, or otherwise indoors.\n\n \n\n \n\nPLEASE NOTE: There are n atural hazards on this rural\, ocean-front property\, including steep clif fs and uneven terrain\, so caution and mindfulness are advised\, Visitors are required to sign a liability waiver before walking on the Centre groun ds!\n\n \nOne-time registration for this series is requested!\n \n\n \n \n \n\n[gravityform id="258" title="true" description="true"] LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022055Z LOCATION:Krishnamurti Educational Centre of Canada\, 538 Swanwick Road\, V ictoria\, BC\, Canada URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca/events/self-inquiry-meeting-kecc-2026-1 0-04/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Events in BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:OpenHack Victoria DTSTART:20261007T010000Z DTEND:20261007T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022113Z UID:event_qsrmwtyjcnbjb@meetup.com CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:OpenHack Victoria\nWe meet every Tuesday night at 6pm at James Joyce Bistro (the restaurant in Peacock Billiards\, 1175 Douglas Street) to hang out and write code. The format is simple:\n\n→ We do introductio ns at 6:15pm sharp!\n→ Bring your laptop!\n→ Work on anything you want : open-source\, closed-source\, side-projects\, work\, play.\n→ All expe rience levels and technologies are welcome.\n→ Food and drinks are avail able from the restaurant\, but are not provided.\n→ Follow our [code of conduct](https://openhack.club/#code-of-conduct)!\n→ Don't forget your l aptop!\n\n→ Join the [Discord server](https://discord.gg/jRbukPPEfH)\n → [Jared](https://jardo.dev) and Patrick organize the event\n→ OpenHac k Victoria is sponsored by [Super Good](https://supergood.software/) LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022113Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/openhack-victoria/events/qsrmwtyjcnbjb/ X-SOURCE-NAME:OpenHack Victoria END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Casual Chess Meetup At The Outpost DTSTART:20261008T010000Z DTEND:20261008T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022116Z UID:event_ghkxvtyjcnbkb@meetup.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Casual Chess Meetup at The Outpost\nJoin us at The Outpost for our Casual Chess Meetup! Whether you're a beginner or a grandmaster\, you 're welcome to come enjoy some coffeehouse chess with us. Our group offers a social atmosphere for chess enthusiasts to gather\, play casual games\, and learn from each other. With a focus on chess education\, we welcome a ll levels of players who have an interest in learning\, improving\, and en joying the game of chess. Come join us and make new friends over the board ! $7 cover charge to be paid To The Outpost Board Game Cafe on arrival. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022116Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/victoria-coffeehouse-chess-meetup-group/events/ ghkxvtyjcnbkb/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Casual Chess Meetup at The Outpost END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Self-Inquiry Meeting (Victoria) DTSTART:20261008T233000Z DTEND:20261009T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022055Z UID:4421@krishnamurti-canada.ca CATEGORIES:community,wellness DESCRIPTION:Self-inquiry meeting in Victoria\nThursdays\, 4:30 – 6 pm   PT\nEsquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion\n1070 Tillicum Road\, Victoria\, BC\n \ nIf you are deeply interested in self-exploration for transformative insig ht\, inner peace and wellbeing\, you are welcome to join our  dialogue me etings\, guided by experienced facilitators passionate about self-inquiry and a shift in consciousness.\n\n\n\n\nAs resource we will be using  The Book of Life\, a collection of daily meditations by J. Krishnamurti. It i s available online and from us at cost for $20.\n\n\n\nThe Book of Life e- book is also freely available here and looking it over for questions to fu rther explore in our meetings is recommended.\n\nMeetings are held on a do nation basis.  Your donation can be made here .\n\nThey will be held in t he Boardroom of the Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion.  The Pavilion is locat ed in this beautiful park\, next to a Japanese Garden.\n\n\n\nEnter from T illicum Road. There is ample parking next to the Pavilion.\n\nOr take #26 bus to Tillicum at Gorge Bridge stop\, with a 5 minute walk from there to the Pavilion.\n\n \n\n \nOne-time registration for this series is reques ted!\n \n\n \n\n[gravityform id="259" title="true" description="true"] LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022055Z LOCATION:Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion\, 1070 Tillicum Road\, Victoria\, B C\, V9A 2A1\, Canada URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca/events/self-inquiry-meeting-victoria-20 26-10-08/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Events in BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Data & Beer - Fall Social DTSTART:20261009T000000Z DTEND:20261009T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022111Z UID:event_315997144@meetup.com CATEGORIES:drink DESCRIPTION:Victoria Data Society\nThis is your chance to kick back with o ther data enthusiasts—whether you're a seasoned pro or just curious abou t the field. There’s no agenda here\, just good company and great conver sation.\n\nGrab a drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic—whatever suits you!) and settle in. Whether you're here to trade insights\, get inspired\, or simply relax with folks who get your love for data\, you’re in the right place. No presentations\, no expectations—just a laid-back evening with interesting people.\n\nCome as you are\, and let’s enjoy some quality D ata & Beer time. Cheers! 🍻 LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022111Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/victoria-data/events/315997144/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Data Society END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Constantinople: Estuary DTSTART:20261009T023000Z DTEND:20261009T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022050Z UID:10005206-1791487800-1791493200@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:This concert is in Alix Goolden Hall\, entrance at 900 Johnson Street. \n\n\n\nNew Old World Music Society presents Constantinople : Est uary \nKiya Tabassian\, Ablaye Cissoko\, Patrick Graham \n\nThe estuary\, where fresh water meets the sea\, evokes passage\, renewal\, and fertility . It is a space of transition and transformation\, where unexpected possib ilities emerge—much like the musical encounters imagined by Constantinop le. \n\nIn this new collaboration\, Ablaye Cissoko\, master of the kora\, and Kiya Tabassian\, virtuoso of the Persian setar\, cross paths for the t hird time\, blending the currents of their musical memories. At their side \, their long-time accomplice\, percussionist Patrick Graham\, brings rhyt hm and subtlety to this sonic conversation. \n\nOver the years\, their dia logue has deepened\, becoming a rich and inspiring musical exchange. And w hen the stars align\, in the space of a concert\, the kora and the setar i ntertwine their voices to create a captivating universe—suspending time and soothing the soul. \n\n“(…) a rare delight: music unlike anything heard before.” – Le Monde \n\n“In twelve years and three albums\, th ese two virtuosos have sealed the union of the setar lute and the Manding kora\, giving birth to new traditions at the crossroads of the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa.” Télérama (TTT) \n\n\nVenue Accessibility\nT he 900 Johnson Street entrance is wheelchair accessible at street level. T here’s a drop-off zone out front\, elevator access inside\, and several accessible washrooms\, including a gender-neutral washroom. \n\nFor prior ity seating or other accommodations\, contact us in advance. \n\nFor ful l details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your-visit LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022050Z LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, B ritish Columbia\, V8V 3N4 URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/constantinople-estuary/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alexandr Misko DTSTART:20261011T023000Z DTEND:20261011T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022050Z UID:10005207-1791660600-1791667800@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:This concert is in Alix Goolden Hall\, entrance at 900 Johnson Street. \nThis event is family friendly with $25 tickets for children (un der 16). \n\n\n\nThe international guitar sensation brings his groundbreak ing stage show back to Canada after a SOLD OUT debut! \n\nHailed as “the future of guitar” (Total Guitar)\, Misko is a globally renowned virtuos o known for his jaw-dropping technique\, emotional depth\, and genre-defyi ng style. Fusing classical precision with elements of jazz\, rock\, and mo dern fingerstyle\, his performances are both technically astonishing and d eeply moving. \n\nMisko’s self-taught\, boundary-pushing approach has ca ptivated millions online\, earning him a massive global following and prai se from some of the world’s top music publications. With lightning-fast fingerpicking\, percussive tapping\, and masterful arrangements\, he trans forms a single acoustic guitar into an entire musical universe — live an d without loops. \n\nA must-see for fans of instrumental brilliance\, next -level guitar playing\, and world-class musical storytelling! \n\n\nVenue Accessibility\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is wheelchair accessible at street level. There’s a drop-off zone out front\, elevator access insid e\, and several accessible washrooms\, including a gender-neutral washroom . \n\nFor priority seating or other accommodations\, contact us in advanc e. \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your-visit LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022050Z LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, B ritish Columbia\, V8V 3N4 URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/alexandr-misko/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Self-Inquiry Meeting (KECC) DTSTART:20261011T220000Z DTEND:20261012T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022055Z UID:4445@krishnamurti-canada.ca CATEGORIES:community,wellness DESCRIPTION:Self-Inquiry Meetings (@KECC)\nWeekly on Sundays\, 3 - 5 pm PT \nAt the Krishnamurti Educational Centre of Canada\n538 Swanwick Road\, Vi ctoria BC (Metchosin)\n \n\n\n\nIf you are deeply interested in self-expl oration for transformative insight\, inner peace and wellbeing\, you are w elcome to join our  dialogue meetings\, guided by experienced facilitator s passionate about self-inquiry and a shift in consciousness.\n \n\n\n\nA s resource we will be using  The Book of Life\, a collection of daily me ditations by J. Krishnamurti. It is available at cost for $20.\n\n\n\nThe Book of Life e-book is also freely available here and looking it over for questions to further explore in our meetings is recommended.\n\nMeetings a re held on a donation basis.  Your donation can be made here .\n\nMeeting s will be outdoors under the Centre’s beautiful oak trees\, if the weath er permits\, or otherwise indoors.\n\n \n\n \n\nPLEASE NOTE: There are n atural hazards on this rural\, ocean-front property\, including steep clif fs and uneven terrain\, so caution and mindfulness are advised\, Visitors are required to sign a liability waiver before walking on the Centre groun ds!\n\n \nOne-time registration for this series is requested!\n \n\n \n \n \n\n[gravityform id="258" title="true" description="true"] LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022055Z LOCATION:Krishnamurti Educational Centre of Canada\, 538 Swanwick Road\, V ictoria\, BC\, Canada URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca/events/self-inquiry-meeting-kecc-2026-1 0-11/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Events in BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Grand Slam Curling Day Pass Tuesday DTSTART:20261013T153000Z DTEND:20261014T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T001933Z UID:10004569-1791880200-1791925200@www.unionclub.com CATEGORIES:sports LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T001933Z LOCATION:Off-Site URL:https://www.unionclub.com/event/grand-slam-curling-day-pass-tuesday/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Union Club of British Columbia X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.unionclub.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Roast Beef Night DTSTART:20261014T000000Z DTEND:20261014T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T001933Z UID:10004570-1791910800-1791923400@www.unionclub.com CATEGORIES:community,food LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T001933Z LOCATION:McGregor Lounge\, Reading Room Extra\, Renaissance Lounge URL:https://www.unionclub.com/event/roast-beef-night-18/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Union Club of British Columbia X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.unionclub.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:OpenHack Victoria DTSTART:20261014T010000Z DTEND:20261014T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022113Z UID:event_qsrmwtyjcnbrb@meetup.com CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:OpenHack Victoria\nWe meet every Tuesday night at 6pm at James Joyce Bistro (the restaurant in Peacock Billiards\, 1175 Douglas Street) to hang out and write code. The format is simple:\n\n→ We do introductio ns at 6:15pm sharp!\n→ Bring your laptop!\n→ Work on anything you want : open-source\, closed-source\, side-projects\, work\, play.\n→ All expe rience levels and technologies are welcome.\n→ Food and drinks are avail able from the restaurant\, but are not provided.\n→ Follow our [code of conduct](https://openhack.club/#code-of-conduct)!\n→ Don't forget your l aptop!\n\n→ Join the [Discord server](https://discord.gg/jRbukPPEfH)\n → [Jared](https://jardo.dev) and Patrick organize the event\n→ OpenHac k Victoria is sponsored by [Super Good](https://supergood.software/) LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022113Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/openhack-victoria/events/qsrmwtyjcnbrb/ X-SOURCE-NAME:OpenHack Victoria END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Grand Slam Curling Day Pass Wednesday DTSTART:20261014T153000Z DTEND:20261015T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T001933Z UID:10004571-1791966600-1792011600@www.unionclub.com CATEGORIES:sports LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T001933Z LOCATION:Off-Site URL:https://www.unionclub.com/event/grand-slam-curling-day-pass-wednesday/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Union Club of British Columbia X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.unionclub.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Casual Chess Meetup At The Outpost DTSTART:20261015T010000Z DTEND:20261015T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022116Z UID:event_ghkxvtyjcnbsb@meetup.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Casual Chess Meetup at The Outpost\nJoin us at The Outpost for our Casual Chess Meetup! Whether you're a beginner or a grandmaster\, you 're welcome to come enjoy some coffeehouse chess with us. Our group offers a social atmosphere for chess enthusiasts to gather\, play casual games\, and learn from each other. With a focus on chess education\, we welcome a ll levels of players who have an interest in learning\, improving\, and en joying the game of chess. Come join us and make new friends over the board ! $7 cover charge to be paid To The Outpost Board Game Cafe on arrival. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022116Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/victoria-coffeehouse-chess-meetup-group/events/ ghkxvtyjcnbsb/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Casual Chess Meetup at The Outpost END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Grand Slam Curling Day Pass Thursday DTSTART:20261015T153000Z DTEND:20261016T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T001933Z UID:10004572-1792053000-1792098000@www.unionclub.com CATEGORIES:sports LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T001933Z LOCATION:Off-Site URL:https://www.unionclub.com/event/grand-slam-curling-day-pass-thursday/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Union Club of British Columbia X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.unionclub.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Self-Inquiry Meeting (Victoria) DTSTART:20261015T233000Z DTEND:20261016T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022055Z UID:4422@krishnamurti-canada.ca CATEGORIES:community,wellness DESCRIPTION:Self-inquiry meeting in Victoria\nThursdays\, 4:30 – 6 pm   PT\nEsquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion\n1070 Tillicum Road\, Victoria\, BC\n \ nIf you are deeply interested in self-exploration for transformative insig ht\, inner peace and wellbeing\, you are welcome to join our  dialogue me etings\, guided by experienced facilitators passionate about self-inquiry and a shift in consciousness.\n\n\n\n\nAs resource we will be using  The Book of Life\, a collection of daily meditations by J. Krishnamurti. It i s available online and from us at cost for $20.\n\n\n\nThe Book of Life e- book is also freely available here and looking it over for questions to fu rther explore in our meetings is recommended.\n\nMeetings are held on a do nation basis.  Your donation can be made here .\n\nThey will be held in t he Boardroom of the Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion.  The Pavilion is locat ed in this beautiful park\, next to a Japanese Garden.\n\n\n\nEnter from T illicum Road. There is ample parking next to the Pavilion.\n\nOr take #26 bus to Tillicum at Gorge Bridge stop\, with a 5 minute walk from there to the Pavilion.\n\n \n\n \nOne-time registration for this series is reques ted!\n \n\n \n\n[gravityform id="259" title="true" description="true"] LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022055Z LOCATION:Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion\, 1070 Tillicum Road\, Victoria\, B C\, V9A 2A1\, Canada URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca/events/self-inquiry-meeting-victoria-20 26-10-15/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Events in BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Grand Slam Curling Day Pass Friday DTSTART:20261016T153000Z DTEND:20261017T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T001933Z UID:10004573-1792139400-1792173600@www.unionclub.com CATEGORIES:sports LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T001933Z LOCATION:Off-Site URL:https://www.unionclub.com/event/grand-slam-curling-day-pass-friday/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Union Club of British Columbia X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.unionclub.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Grand Slam Curling WEEKEND PASS DTSTART:20261017T020000Z DTEND:20261017T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T001933Z UID:10004574-1792177200-1792184400@www.unionclub.com CATEGORIES:sports LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T001933Z LOCATION:Off-Site URL:https://www.unionclub.com/event/grand-slam-curling-weekend-pass/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Union Club of British Columbia X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.unionclub.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Die Schöne Müllerin DTSTART:20261018T213000Z DTEND:20261018T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260808T002232Z UID:10000471-1792333800-1792333800@wentworthvilla.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Our season starts with Schubert’s seminal song cycle Die Sch öne Müllerin comprising twenty songs\, settings of poems by Wilhelm Mül ler. We are happy to welcome back tenor Benjamin Butterfield\, and collabo rative pianist Robert Holliston to perform this beautiful song cycle\, con sidered by many to be a pinnacle of German song.\n  \n\n  \nRecital Prog ram\n \n\n\nDie Schöne Müllerin\, Op.25\, D. 795\n Das Wandern\nWohin?\n Halt!\nDanksagung an den Bach\nAm Feierabend\nDer Neugierige\nUngeduld\nMo rgengruß\nDes Müllers Blumen\nTränenregen\nMein!\nPause\nMit dem grüne n Lautenbande\nDer Jäger\nEifersucht und Stolz\nDie liebe Farbe\nDie bös e Farbe\nTrockne Blumen\nDer Müller und der Bach\nDes Baches Wiegenlied\n Franz Schubert (1797 – 1828)\n\n\n \n\nFranz Schubert (1797 – 1828)\nD ie Schöne Müllerin\, Op.25\, D. 795\n Das Wandern\nWohin?\nHalt!\nDanksa gung an den Bach\nAm Feierabend\nDer Neugierige\nUngeduld\nMorgengruß\nDe s Müllers Blumen\nTränenregen\nMein!\nPause\nMit dem grünen Lautenbande \nDer Jäger\nEifersucht und Stolz\nDie liebe Farbe\nDie böse Farbe\nTroc kne Blumen\nDer Müller und der Bach\nDes Baches Wiegenlied\n  \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n  \n\n \nPraised by The New York Times as\, “clarion-voiced an d vibrant”\, Benjamin Butterfield has performed in concert\, recital and opera throughout North America and Europe as well as in Asia\, New Zealan d\, the Middle East and Ukraine. \nRecognized for his diverse repertoire\, Benjamin’s past engagements have included working under legendary direc tor Jonathan Miller at Glimmerglass Opera (Tamerlano)\, performing with th e Dave Brubeck Quartet at the Montreal Jazz Festival (To Hope)\, sharing t he stage with film actress Isabella Rossellini at the San Carlo in Italy a nd Epidaurus Greece (Perséphone) and appearing with the Hamburg Philharmo nic at the Kyiv Opera House (Stankovych’s Kiddish Requiem) under Oksana Lyniv for the 75th Anniversary of Babyn Yar. He has performed at Het Conce rtgebouw\, Carnegie Hall\, Taipei’s National Concert Hall\, at the BBC P roms in the Royal Albert Hall in London as well as at the Welsh National O pera (Barber of Seville)\, New York City Opera (The Magic Flute) and the C anadian Opera Company (Cunning little Vixen). Most recently Benjamin sang in Bach’s B minor Mass and St. Matthew Passion (Evangelist) for the Bach Choir of Bethlehem as well as Mendelssohn’s Lobgesang with the St. Lawr ence Choir in Montreal. \nProfessor Butterfield is Head of Voice for the S chool of Music at the University of Victoria and has been on faculty with Opera Nuova Edmonton\, Vancouver International Song Institute\, Amalfi Coa st Music Festival in Italy\, Victoria Conservatory Summer Vocal Academy\, Kelowna Summer Opera\, Orford Musique\, ICAV in Montreal and at Yellow Bar n in Vermont. He also is Co-Director of the Ukrainian Art Song Summer Voca l Academy in Toronto. \nA fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and recipi ent of an Opera Canada Ruby Award\, Benjamin has also been recognized by t he Juno Awards and is heard regularly on CBC Radio.\n  \n\n \nRobert Hol liston studied at the Victoria Conservatory of Music and at UBC. Performin g a wide variety of repertoire throughout Canada (including CBC Radio)\, t he USA\, England\, New Zealand and Australia\, frequently collaborating wi th many of Canada’s leading singers and instrumentalists and as a member of the popular salon group Viveza\, Robert has participated in many prest igious festivals\, including Parry Sound\, Adelaide (Australia)\, and the Ottawa\, Sitka and Orcas Island Chamber Music festivals. Currently Head of the Keyboard Department at the VCM\, where he also teaches music history and chamber music. \nRobert has delivered pre-performance lectures for Pac ific Opera Victoria since 1993 and has given many concerto performances wi th the Sidney Classical Orchestra\, Civic Orchestra of Victoria\, and Vict oria Symphony\, with which he also appears frequently as orchestral keyboa rd player. LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T002232Z LOCATION:Wentworth Villa\, 1156 Fort Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 3K8 URL:https://wentworthvilla.com/event/die-schone-mullerin/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Wentworth Villa X-SOURCE-URL:https://wentworthvilla.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Self-Inquiry Meeting (KECC) DTSTART:20261018T220000Z DTEND:20261019T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022055Z UID:4446@krishnamurti-canada.ca CATEGORIES:community,wellness DESCRIPTION:Self-Inquiry Meetings (@KECC)\nWeekly on Sundays\, 3 - 5 pm PT \nAt the Krishnamurti Educational Centre of Canada\n538 Swanwick Road\, Vi ctoria BC (Metchosin)\n \n\n\n\nIf you are deeply interested in self-expl oration for transformative insight\, inner peace and wellbeing\, you are w elcome to join our  dialogue meetings\, guided by experienced facilitator s passionate about self-inquiry and a shift in consciousness.\n \n\n\n\nA s resource we will be using  The Book of Life\, a collection of daily me ditations by J. Krishnamurti. It is available at cost for $20.\n\n\n\nThe Book of Life e-book is also freely available here and looking it over for questions to further explore in our meetings is recommended.\n\nMeetings a re held on a donation basis.  Your donation can be made here .\n\nMeeting s will be outdoors under the Centre’s beautiful oak trees\, if the weath er permits\, or otherwise indoors.\n\n \n\n \n\nPLEASE NOTE: There are n atural hazards on this rural\, ocean-front property\, including steep clif fs and uneven terrain\, so caution and mindfulness are advised\, Visitors are required to sign a liability waiver before walking on the Centre groun ds!\n\n \nOne-time registration for this series is requested!\n \n\n \n \n \n\n[gravityform id="258" title="true" description="true"] LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022055Z LOCATION:Krishnamurti Educational Centre of Canada\, 538 Swanwick Road\, V ictoria\, BC\, Canada URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca/events/self-inquiry-meeting-kecc-2026-1 0-18/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Events in BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tanglers Together Club DTSTART:20261019T230000Z DTEND:20261020T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T001933Z UID:10004575-1792425600-1792432800@www.unionclub.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T001933Z LOCATION:Off-Site URL:https://www.unionclub.com/event/tanglers-together-club-6/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Union Club of British Columbia X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.unionclub.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:OpenHack Victoria DTSTART:20261021T010000Z DTEND:20261021T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022113Z UID:event_qsrmwtyjcnbbc@meetup.com CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:OpenHack Victoria\nWe meet every Tuesday night at 6pm at James Joyce Bistro (the restaurant in Peacock Billiards\, 1175 Douglas Street) to hang out and write code. The format is simple:\n\n→ We do introductio ns at 6:15pm sharp!\n→ Bring your laptop!\n→ Work on anything you want : open-source\, closed-source\, side-projects\, work\, play.\n→ All expe rience levels and technologies are welcome.\n→ Food and drinks are avail able from the restaurant\, but are not provided.\n→ Follow our [code of conduct](https://openhack.club/#code-of-conduct)!\n→ Don't forget your l aptop!\n\n→ Join the [Discord server](https://discord.gg/jRbukPPEfH)\n → [Jared](https://jardo.dev) and Patrick organize the event\n→ OpenHac k Victoria is sponsored by [Super Good](https://supergood.software/) LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022113Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/openhack-victoria/events/qsrmwtyjcnbbc/ X-SOURCE-NAME:OpenHack Victoria END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:October Drake Pub Book Club DTSTART:20261021T013000Z DTEND:20261021T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022120Z UID:event_314886835@meetup.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Drake Pub Book Club\nIt's the perfect time of year for somethi ng spooky\n\nA member has suggested:\n**The Haunting of Hill House by Shir ley Jackson**\n\n“Hill House\, not sane\, stood by itself against its hi lls\, holding darkness within. . . .”\n\n**Hollow Kingdom by Kira Jane B uxton**\n\nOne pet crow fights to save humanity from an apocalypse\n\n(Rem ember to bring your own questions or observations to discuss with the memb ers you sit with. Due to the nature of meeting at a pub\, we may be at sep arate tables. Please consider supporting The Drake by buying a drink or a bite to eat!) LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022120Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/victoria-reading-club-meetup-group/events/31488 6835/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Drake Pub Book Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Casual Chess Meetup At The Outpost DTSTART:20261022T010000Z DTEND:20261022T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022116Z UID:event_ghkxvtyjcnbcc@meetup.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Casual Chess Meetup at The Outpost\nJoin us at The Outpost for our Casual Chess Meetup! Whether you're a beginner or a grandmaster\, you 're welcome to come enjoy some coffeehouse chess with us. Our group offers a social atmosphere for chess enthusiasts to gather\, play casual games\, and learn from each other. With a focus on chess education\, we welcome a ll levels of players who have an interest in learning\, improving\, and en joying the game of chess. Come join us and make new friends over the board ! $7 cover charge to be paid To The Outpost Board Game Cafe on arrival. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022116Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/victoria-coffeehouse-chess-meetup-group/events/ ghkxvtyjcnbcc/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Casual Chess Meetup at The Outpost END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CineVic Presenter Series - Art for Art's Sake: Halloween Horror Sc reening DTSTART:20261022T020000Z DTEND:20261022T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022053Z UID:10000322-1792609200-1792616400@cinevic.ca CATEGORIES:film,holiday DESCRIPTION:Get your tickets for CineVic’s Presenter Series – Art for Art’s Sake: a focus on creating\, showcasing and learning for the fun of it. Join us for the screening of newly created\, short horror films made by local participants who are currently hard at work creating their movie magic. On October 21st\, each filmmaker will have 10 minutes to present th eir work\, followed by a short Q&A and sharing some stories about their pr ocess. \nWednesday October 21st\, 2026\nDoors: 6:00pm\nShow starts: 7:00pm \nThe Roxy Theatre – 2657 Quadra Street \nTickets are pay-what-you-choos e\, minimum $10. Click the ticket price on the checkout screen to increase the amount if you are feeling generous! CineVic Members: Enter Promo Code after hitting the checkout button (check your inbox for the code or conta ct us). \nTickets will also be available at the door. Please note this eve nt is 19+. Films are unrated. A $1 screening membership is included in the ticket price. \nCLICK HERE FOR TICKETS >>\n\nPlease note this page is for info on the screening only. For information on registration to make a fil m\, click here >> LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022053Z LOCATION:The Roxy Theatre\, 2657 Quadra Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 4E3\, Canada URL:https://cinevic.ca/event/cinevic-presenter-series-art-for-arts-sake-ha lloween-horror-screening/ X-SOURCE-NAME:CineVic X-SOURCE-URL:https://cinevic.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Self-Inquiry Meeting (Victoria) DTSTART:20261022T233000Z DTEND:20261023T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022055Z UID:4423@krishnamurti-canada.ca CATEGORIES:community,wellness DESCRIPTION:Self-inquiry meeting in Victoria\nThursdays\, 4:30 – 6 pm   PT\nEsquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion\n1070 Tillicum Road\, Victoria\, BC\n \ nIf you are deeply interested in self-exploration for transformative insig ht\, inner peace and wellbeing\, you are welcome to join our  dialogue me etings\, guided by experienced facilitators passionate about self-inquiry and a shift in consciousness.\n\n\n\n\nAs resource we will be using  The Book of Life\, a collection of daily meditations by J. Krishnamurti. It i s available online and from us at cost for $20.\n\n\n\nThe Book of Life e- book is also freely available here and looking it over for questions to fu rther explore in our meetings is recommended.\n\nMeetings are held on a do nation basis.  Your donation can be made here .\n\nThey will be held in t he Boardroom of the Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion.  The Pavilion is locat ed in this beautiful park\, next to a Japanese Garden.\n\n\n\nEnter from T illicum Road. There is ample parking next to the Pavilion.\n\nOr take #26 bus to Tillicum at Gorge Bridge stop\, with a 5 minute walk from there to the Pavilion.\n\n \n\n \nOne-time registration for this series is reques ted!\n \n\n \n\n[gravityform id="259" title="true" description="true"] LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022055Z LOCATION:Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion\, 1070 Tillicum Road\, Victoria\, B C\, V9A 2A1\, Canada URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca/events/self-inquiry-meeting-victoria-20 26-10-22/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Events in BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Focal Speaker Series: Elizabeth Brown DTSTART:20261023T003000Z DTEND:20261023T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T001933Z UID:10004576-1792690200-1792693800@www.unionclub.com CATEGORIES:education LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T001933Z LOCATION:Ballroom URL:https://www.unionclub.com/event/focal-speaker-series-elizabeth-brown/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Union Club of British Columbia X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.unionclub.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:HAPPY HOUR DTSTART:20261023T220000Z DTEND:20261024T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T001933Z UID:10004577-1792767600-1792778400@www.unionclub.com CATEGORIES:drink LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T001933Z LOCATION:McGregor Lounge\, Renaissance Lounge\, Roof Top URL:https://www.unionclub.com/event/happy-hour-476/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Union Club of British Columbia X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.unionclub.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cheng² Duo and James Campbell Concert DTSTART:20261025T023000Z DTEND:20261025T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022050Z UID:10005189-1792870200-1792875600@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:This concert is in Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, entrance at 900 Johnson Street. \n\n\n\nAbout the concert\nVCM Presents is excited to be welcoming the incomparable Canadian sibling duo Cheng² Duo (pronounce d Cheng Squared) featuring cellist Bryan Cheng and pianist Silvie Cheng to the Alix Goolden Performance Hall on October 24\, 2026. Praised globally as “brilliant and absolutely captivating”\, this JUNO-nominated duo’ s musical chemistry promises to draw you in from the first note. \n\nJoine d by special guest and celebrated clarinetist James Campbell\, this concer t is sure to charm audiences with their musical artistry\, delightful stor ytelling\, and emotional depth. \n\nCheng² Duo Bio\n\nRooted in a sibling bond that transcends the familial\, the JUNO-nominated Cheng² Duo (prono unced Cheng Squared Duo) enchants music lovers worldwide with its impassio ned expressivity\, contagious joy\, and instant rapport with listeners. Th eir performances have been described as “brilliant” (The Sunday Times\ , UK)\, “truly exhilarating” (The WholeNote\, Canada)\, and “absolut ely captivating…through a tremendous mastery of their instruments” (Pi zzicato Magazine\, Luxembourg). \n\nCellist Bryan Cheng\, the only prize winner of both the Queen Elisabeth and Geneva International Music Competit ions in 40 years\, and pianist Silvie Cheng\, former Cecilia Concerts Musi cian-in-Residence and National Arts Club Artist Fellow\, have cultivated a lifelong musical dialogue\, forged in childhood and refined through years of shared artistry. Since officially founding the Cheng² Duo with their 2011 Carnegie Weill Recital Hall debut\, they have toured extensively acro ss the Americas\, Europe\, Asia and South Africa. \n\nRecent and upcoming highlights include debuts at the Biblioteca Luis Ángel Arango (Bogotá)\ , Frauenkirche Dresden\, Flagey (Brussels)\, Munich Künstlerhaus\, Dame M yra Hess Series (Chicago)\, Chamber Music at the Clark (Los Angeles)\, Har vard University\, Rockport Chamber Music Festival\, Heidelberger Frühling Festival\, Banff International String Quartet Festival\; returns to Isabe l Bader Centre for the Performing Arts (Kingston)\, Ottawa Chamberfest\, S alle Bourgie (Montréal)\, Chamberfest Cheboygan\; and recital tours throu ghout Canada\, Colombia\, Ireland\, India\, South Africa\, and USA. \n\nIn the vanguard of creative programming\, Bryan and Silvie are equally commi tted to presenting traditional masterworks\, rediscovering neglected reper toire\, and championing the music of their time. Since 2013\, they have co mmissioned and arranged 17 new works\, and curated cross-disciplinary conc ert experiences that weave classical and contemporary music with jazz\, po etry\, and visual/media arts. World-class collaborative partners have incl uded photographer and cinematographer Edward Burtynsky\, Mercury Films\, a nd multimedia studio Normal. \n\nCheng² Duo’s four critically-acclaime d albums include Portrait (Centrediscs\, 2023)\, nominated for a 2024 JUNO Award in the category “Classical Album of the Year\, Small Ensemble”\ , Russian Legends (2019)\, Violonchelo del fuego (2018)\, and Violoncelle français (2016). Born in Ottawa and Tokyo to Chinese parents\, Bryan and Silvie’s multicultural roots and Canadian upbringing inform their global musical outlook. They currently have musicals bases in Berlin and New Yor k City. For more information\, follow @Cheng2Duo on social media. \n\nJame s Campbell Bio\n\nCalled “Canada’s pre-eminent clarinetist and wind so loist” by the Toronto Star\, James Campbell has performed solo and chamb er music concerts in 30 countries\, has been a soloist with over 60 orches tras\, including the Boston Pops\, the London Symphony\, the Russian Philh armonic\, and the Montreal Symphony and has performed Copland’s Clarine t Concerto four times with Aaron Copland conducting. He has appeared with over 30 string quartets\, including the Amadeus (when he replaced an ailin g Benny Goodman on a tour of California)\, Guarneri\, Vermeer\, New Zealan d and St Lawrence Quartets. He has made 40 recordings\, including the Debu ssy Rhapsody with Glenn Gould\, the Philharmonia Orchestra of London\, an d the premiere recording of the Berio arrangement of the Brahms F minor So nata with the London Symphony. His recording of the Brahms Clarinet Quinte t was chosen by the BBC and London Times as the best available. More than 30 works have been written for him\, including works by James Macmillan (S cotland)\, Jacques Hetu (Canada)\, David Baker (USA)\, George Shearing (UK /USA)\, Wilhem Jetts (Holland)\, and Keiko Harada (Japan). He has been awa rded a Juno\, Canada’s Artist of the Year\, the Queens Jubilee Medal\, a nd Canada’s highest honour\, the Order of Canada. \n\nJames Campbell has been a Professor of Music at Indiana University since 1988 and Artistic D irector of the Festival of the Sound since 1985. \n\nWe acknowledge the s upport of the CRD Arts & Culture. \n\n\nVenue Accessibility\nThe 900 Johns on Street entrance is wheelchair accessible at street level. There’s a d rop-off zone out front\, elevator access inside\, and several accessible w ashrooms\, including a gender-neutral washroom. \n\nFor priority seating or other accommodations\, contact us in advance. \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your-visit LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022050Z LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, B ritish Columbia\, V8V 3N4 URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/cheng%c2%b2-duo-and-james-campbell-concert/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Jocelyn Lai\, piano DTSTART:20261025T213000Z DTEND:20261025T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260808T002232Z UID:10000472-1792938600-1792938600@wentworthvilla.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Through paired solo piano works by Chopin\, Coulthard\, and Sc hubert\, Vancouver-based concert pianist Jocelyn Lai reveals how composers across eras use the piano to express transcendence\, identity\, and human experience.\n  \n\n  \nRecital Program\n \n\n\n\n Variations Brill antes\, Op. 12 (9′)\n Polonaise-Fantaisie\, Op. 61 (12′)\n  \n Image Astrale (11′)\n Image Terrestre (6′)\n \n\n Frédéric Chopin (1810 – 1849)\n  \n  \n Jean Coult hard (1908 – 2000)\n \n \n\n \n\n\n Frédéric Chopin (1810 – 18 49)\n Variations Brillantes\, Op. 12 (9′)\n Polonaise-Fantaisie\, Op. 61 (12′)\n \n\n Jean Coulthard (1908 – 2000)\n Image Astra le (11′)\n Image Terrestre (6′)\n \n\nIntermission\n \n\n\n\n Impromptu in G-flat major\, Op. 90\, No. 3 (7′)\n  \n Piano Sonata in A major\, D. 959 (38′)\n    Allegro\n    Anda ntino\n    Scherzo (Allegro vivace) – Trio (Un poco più lento)\ n    Rondo (Allegretto)\n \n\n Franz Schubert (1797 – 18 28)\n \n \n\n \n\n\n Franz Schubert (1797 – 1828)\n Impromptu i n G-flat major\, Op. 90\, No. 3 (7′)\n \n\n Piano Sonata in A major \, D. 959 (38′)\n    Allegro\n    Andantino\n    Scher zo (Allegro vivace) – Trio (Un poco più lento)\n    Rondo (Allegr etto)\n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n  \n\n \nJocelyn Lai is a Vancouver-based concert pianist celebrated for her compelling artistry and imaginative pro gramming. Praised by the Vancouver Sun for “get[ting] the balance betwee n lush lyricism\, sparkling keyboard figurations\, and formal rigour just right\,” she has appeared in recital across Canada\, the United States\, and Spain as a soloist and chamber musician. A competition laureate on th e national and international stage\, she garnered first prizes at the CIM Concerto Competition and the American Protégé International Competition\ , and second prizes at the Shean and Knigge National Competitions. In her youth\, she represented British Columbia at Nationals through the Performi ng Arts BC Provincial Festival\, one of many festivals around the province she now returns regularly to as an in-demand adjudicator. \nDeeply commit ted to music education\, Jocelyn serves as the piano instructor on regular faculty at Douglas College and teaches a few talented and competitive you ng artists at Vancouver Academy of Music. Jocelyn holds degrees from the U niversity of British Columbia\, the Juilliard School\, the Cleveland Insti tute of Music\, and the CUNY Graduate Center. She is indebted to her teach ers: Jane Coop\, Julian Martin\, and Hae Sun Paik for their mentorship and wisdom. LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T002232Z LOCATION:Wentworth Villa\, 1156 Fort Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 3K8 URL:https://wentworthvilla.com/event/jocelyn-lai/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Wentworth Villa X-SOURCE-URL:https://wentworthvilla.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Self-Inquiry Meeting (KECC) DTSTART:20261025T220000Z DTEND:20261026T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022055Z UID:4447@krishnamurti-canada.ca CATEGORIES:community,wellness DESCRIPTION:Self-Inquiry Meetings (@KECC)\nWeekly on Sundays\, 3 - 5 pm PT \nAt the Krishnamurti Educational Centre of Canada\n538 Swanwick Road\, Vi ctoria BC (Metchosin)\n \n\n\n\nIf you are deeply interested in self-expl oration for transformative insight\, inner peace and wellbeing\, you are w elcome to join our  dialogue meetings\, guided by experienced facilitator s passionate about self-inquiry and a shift in consciousness.\n \n\n\n\nA s resource we will be using  The Book of Life\, a collection of daily me ditations by J. Krishnamurti. It is available at cost for $20.\n\n\n\nThe Book of Life e-book is also freely available here and looking it over for questions to further explore in our meetings is recommended.\n\nMeetings a re held on a donation basis.  Your donation can be made here .\n\nMeeting s will be outdoors under the Centre’s beautiful oak trees\, if the weath er permits\, or otherwise indoors.\n\n \n\n \n\nPLEASE NOTE: There are n atural hazards on this rural\, ocean-front property\, including steep clif fs and uneven terrain\, so caution and mindfulness are advised\, Visitors are required to sign a liability waiver before walking on the Centre groun ds!\n\n \nOne-time registration for this series is requested!\n \n\n \n \n \n\n[gravityform id="258" title="true" description="true"] LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022055Z LOCATION:Krishnamurti Educational Centre of Canada\, 538 Swanwick Road\, V ictoria\, BC\, Canada URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca/events/self-inquiry-meeting-kecc-2026-1 0-25/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Events in BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Focal Speaker Series: David Pike DTSTART:20261028T003000Z DTEND:20261028T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T001933Z UID:10004578-1793122200-1793125800@www.unionclub.com CATEGORIES:education LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T001933Z LOCATION:Ballroom URL:https://www.unionclub.com/event/focal-speaker-series-david-pike/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Union Club of British Columbia X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.unionclub.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:OpenHack Victoria DTSTART:20261028T010000Z DTEND:20261028T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260819T063046Z UID:event_qsrmwtyjcnbkc@meetup.com CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:OpenHack Victoria\nWe meet every Tuesday night at 6pm at James Joyce Bistro (the restaurant in Peacock Billiards\, 1175 Douglas Street) to hang out and write code. The format is simple:\n\n→ We do introductio ns at 6:15pm sharp!\n→ Bring your laptop!\n→ Work on anything you want : open-source\, closed-source\, side-projects\, work\, play.\n→ All expe rience levels and technologies are welcome.\n→ Food and drinks are avail able from the restaurant\, but are not provided.\n→ Follow our [code of conduct](https://openhack.club/#code-of-conduct)!\n→ Don't forget your l aptop!\n\n→ Join the [Discord server](https://discord.gg/jRbukPPEfH)\n → [Jared](https://jardo.dev) and Patrick organize the event\n→ OpenHac k Victoria is sponsored by [Super Good](https://supergood.software/) LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T063046Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/openhack-victoria/events/qsrmwtyjcnbkc/ X-SOURCE-NAME:OpenHack Victoria END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chris Murphy DTSTART:20261028T020000Z DTEND:20261028T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022101Z UID:7315@luckybar.ca CATEGORIES:music LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022101Z URL:https://luckybar.ca/events/chris-murphy/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Lucky Bar X-SOURCE-URL:https://luckybar.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Walking Club ( Wednesday Wanderers) DTSTART:20261028T160000Z DTEND:20261028T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T001933Z UID:10004579-1793178000-1793185200@www.unionclub.com CATEGORIES:community,outdoors LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T001933Z LOCATION:Off-Site URL:https://www.unionclub.com/event/walking-club-wednesday-wanderers-19/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Union Club of British Columbia X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.unionclub.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Casual Chess Meetup At The Outpost DTSTART:20261029T010000Z DTEND:20261029T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T063151Z UID:event_ghkxvtyjcnblc@meetup.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Casual Chess Meetup at The Outpost\nJoin us at The Outpost for our Casual Chess Meetup! Whether you're a beginner or a grandmaster\, you 're welcome to come enjoy some coffeehouse chess with us. Our group offers a social atmosphere for chess enthusiasts to gather\, play casual games\, and learn from each other. With a focus on chess education\, we welcome a ll levels of players who have an interest in learning\, improving\, and en joying the game of chess. Come join us and make new friends over the board ! $7 cover charge to be paid To The Outpost Board Game Cafe on arrival. LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T063151Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/victoria-coffeehouse-chess-meetup-group/events/ ghkxvtyjcnblc/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Casual Chess Meetup at The Outpost END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Postsecondary Thursday Lunch Concert DTSTART:20261029T193000Z DTEND:20261029T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022050Z UID:10005222-1793277000-1793280600@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Entrance to this event is at the Victoria Conservatory of Musi c at 900 Johnson Street. Free admission. \n\nAbout the Concert\n\nCome joi n us as the Postsecondary students share their musical works-in-progress! And always expect the unexpected! \n\nRanging from Bach to Brubeck to Blue grass to Beatles\, as well as originals and beyond\, these free concerts b ring together fellow students and the public\, to share in the joy of musi c. \n\nSince September 1979\, the Victoria Conservatory of Music has proud ly represented Camosun College as its exclusive provider of music programm ing. \n\n \nVenue Accessibility \n\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is whe elchair accessible at street level. There’s a drop-off zone out front\, elevator access inside\, and several accessible washrooms\, including a ge nder-neutral washroom. \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your- visit LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022050Z LOCATION:Robin & Winifred Wood Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, Brit ish Columbia\, V8V 3N4\, Canada URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/postsecondary-thursday-lunch-concert-oct-29-20 26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Self-Inquiry Meeting (Victoria) DTSTART:20261029T233000Z DTEND:20261030T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022055Z UID:4424@krishnamurti-canada.ca CATEGORIES:community,wellness DESCRIPTION:Self-inquiry meeting in Victoria\nThursdays\, 4:30 – 6 pm   PT\nEsquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion\n1070 Tillicum Road\, Victoria\, BC\n \ nIf you are deeply interested in self-exploration for transformative insig ht\, inner peace and wellbeing\, you are welcome to join our  dialogue me etings\, guided by experienced facilitators passionate about self-inquiry and a shift in consciousness.\n\n\n\n\nAs resource we will be using  The Book of Life\, a collection of daily meditations by J. Krishnamurti. It i s available online and from us at cost for $20.\n\n\n\nThe Book of Life e- book is also freely available here and looking it over for questions to fu rther explore in our meetings is recommended.\n\nMeetings are held on a do nation basis.  Your donation can be made here .\n\nThey will be held in t he Boardroom of the Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion.  The Pavilion is locat ed in this beautiful park\, next to a Japanese Garden.\n\n\n\nEnter from T illicum Road. There is ample parking next to the Pavilion.\n\nOr take #26 bus to Tillicum at Gorge Bridge stop\, with a 5 minute walk from there to the Pavilion.\n\n \n\n \nOne-time registration for this series is reques ted!\n \n\n \n\n[gravityform id="259" title="true" description="true"] LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022055Z LOCATION:Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion\, 1070 Tillicum Road\, Victoria\, B C\, V9A 2A1\, Canada URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca/events/self-inquiry-meeting-victoria-20 26-10-29/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Events in BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Margaret Abbott Memorial English Art Song Competition DTSTART:20261030T000000Z DTEND:20261030T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022050Z UID:10005216-1793293200-1793307600@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Entrance to this event in Alix Goolden Hall is at 900 Johnson Street. \nAdmission by Donation. \n\nAs the duration of the competition ma y vary depending on the number of participants\, attendees are welcome to drop in and stay for the length of their preference. To honour the dedicat ion and artistry of our student performers\, we kindly ask guests to enter the venue during applause breaks between performances. Let us come togeth er to support these aspiring musicians on their journey. \n\n\nAbout the E nglish Art Song Competition\n\nCurrent Voice students take the stage at Al ix Goolden Performance Hall to perform English Art Songs. Students compete for recognition and receive feedback from adjudicators. Participation is by instructor recommendation. \n\nFirst and Second Prizes as well as Honou rable Mentions are awarded for each competition category\, and for the Ann ual Margaret Abbott Memorial English Art Song Competition up to $3\,000 in scholarship funding is available to be awarded to participants in the Jun ior\, Intermediate\, and Senior divisions. \n\nView the list of Voice Comp etitions here. \n \n\nVenue Accessibility \n\nThe 900 Johnson Street entra nce is wheelchair accessible at street level. There’s a drop-off zone ou t front\, elevator access inside\, and several accessible washrooms\, incl uding a gender-neutral washroom. \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/ plan-your-visit LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022050Z LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, B ritish Columbia\, V8V 3N4 URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/margaret-abbott-memorial-english-art-song-comp etition-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Self-Inquiry Meeting (KECC) DTSTART:20261101T220000Z DTEND:20261102T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022055Z UID:4448@krishnamurti-canada.ca CATEGORIES:community,wellness DESCRIPTION:Self-Inquiry Meetings (@KECC)\nWeekly on Sundays\, 3 - 5 pm PT \nAt the Krishnamurti Educational Centre of Canada\n538 Swanwick Road\, Vi ctoria BC (Metchosin)\n \n\n\n\nIf you are deeply interested in self-expl oration for transformative insight\, inner peace and wellbeing\, you are w elcome to join our  dialogue meetings\, guided by experienced facilitator s passionate about self-inquiry and a shift in consciousness.\n \n\n\n\nA s resource we will be using  The Book of Life\, a collection of daily me ditations by J. Krishnamurti. It is available at cost for $20.\n\n\n\nThe Book of Life e-book is also freely available here and looking it over for questions to further explore in our meetings is recommended.\n\nMeetings a re held on a donation basis.  Your donation can be made here .\n\nMeeting s will be outdoors under the Centre’s beautiful oak trees\, if the weath er permits\, or otherwise indoors.\n\n \n\n \n\nPLEASE NOTE: There are n atural hazards on this rural\, ocean-front property\, including steep clif fs and uneven terrain\, so caution and mindfulness are advised\, Visitors are required to sign a liability waiver before walking on the Centre groun ds!\n\n \nOne-time registration for this series is requested!\n \n\n \n \n \n\n[gravityform id="258" title="true" description="true"] LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022055Z LOCATION:Krishnamurti Educational Centre of Canada\, 538 Swanwick Road\, V ictoria\, BC\, Canada URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca/events/self-inquiry-meeting-kecc-2026-1 1-01/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Events in BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:OpenHack Victoria DTSTART:20261104T000000Z DTEND:20261104T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T064426Z UID:event_qsrmwtyjcpbfb@meetup.com CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:OpenHack Victoria\nWe meet every Tuesday night at 6pm at James Joyce Bistro (the restaurant in Peacock Billiards\, 1175 Douglas Street) to hang out and write code. The format is simple:\n\n→ We do introductio ns at 6:15pm sharp!\n→ Bring your laptop!\n→ Work on anything you want : open-source\, closed-source\, side-projects\, work\, play.\n→ All expe rience levels and technologies are welcome.\n→ Food and drinks are avail able from the restaurant\, but are not provided.\n→ Follow our [code of conduct](https://openhack.club/#code-of-conduct)!\n→ Don't forget your l aptop!\n\n→ Join the [Discord server](https://discord.gg/jRbukPPEfH)\n → [Jared](https://jardo.dev) and Patrick organize the event\n→ OpenHac k Victoria is sponsored by [Super Good](https://supergood.software/) LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T064426Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/openhack-victoria/events/qsrmwtyjcpbfb/ X-SOURCE-NAME:OpenHack Victoria END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Casual Chess Meetup At The Outpost DTSTART:20261105T000000Z DTEND:20261105T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T063107Z UID:event_ghkxvtyjcpbgb@meetup.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Casual Chess Meetup at The Outpost\nJoin us at The Outpost for our Casual Chess Meetup! Whether you're a beginner or a grandmaster\, you 're welcome to come enjoy some coffeehouse chess with us. Our group offers a social atmosphere for chess enthusiasts to gather\, play casual games\, and learn from each other. With a focus on chess education\, we welcome a ll levels of players who have an interest in learning\, improving\, and en joying the game of chess. Come join us and make new friends over the board ! $7 cover charge to be paid To The Outpost Board Game Cafe on arrival. LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T063107Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/victoria-coffeehouse-chess-meetup-group/events/ ghkxvtyjcpbgb/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Casual Chess Meetup at The Outpost END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Postsecondary Thursday Lunch Concert DTSTART:20261105T193000Z DTEND:20261105T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T001910Z UID:10005223-1793881800-1793885400@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Entrance to this event is at the Victoria Conservatory of Musi c at 900 Johnson Street. Free admission. \n\nAbout the Concert\n\nCome joi n us as the Postsecondary students share their musical works-in-progress! And always expect the unexpected! \n\nRanging from Bach to Brubeck to Blue grass to Beatles\, as well as originals and beyond\, these free concerts b ring together fellow students and the public\, to share in the joy of musi c. \n\nSince September 1979\, the Victoria Conservatory of Music has proud ly represented Camosun College as its exclusive provider of music programm ing. \n\n \nVenue Accessibility \n\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is whe elchair accessible at street level. There’s a drop-off zone out front\, elevator access inside\, and several accessible washrooms\, including a ge nder-neutral washroom. \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your- visit LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T001910Z LOCATION:Robin & Winifred Wood Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, Brit ish Columbia\, V8V 3N4\, Canada URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/postsecondary-thursday-lunch-concert-nov-5-202 6/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Self-Inquiry Meeting (Victoria) DTSTART:20261105T233000Z DTEND:20261106T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022055Z UID:4425@krishnamurti-canada.ca CATEGORIES:community,wellness DESCRIPTION:Self-inquiry meeting in Victoria\nThursdays\, 4:30 – 6 pm   PT\nEsquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion\n1070 Tillicum Road\, Victoria\, BC\n \ nIf you are deeply interested in self-exploration for transformative insig ht\, inner peace and wellbeing\, you are welcome to join our  dialogue me etings\, guided by experienced facilitators passionate about self-inquiry and a shift in consciousness.\n\n\n\n\nAs resource we will be using  The Book of Life\, a collection of daily meditations by J. Krishnamurti. It i s available online and from us at cost for $20.\n\n\n\nThe Book of Life e- book is also freely available here and looking it over for questions to fu rther explore in our meetings is recommended.\n\nMeetings are held on a do nation basis.  Your donation can be made here .\n\nThey will be held in t he Boardroom of the Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion.  The Pavilion is locat ed in this beautiful park\, next to a Japanese Garden.\n\n\n\nEnter from T illicum Road. There is ample parking next to the Pavilion.\n\nOr take #26 bus to Tillicum at Gorge Bridge stop\, with a 5 minute walk from there to the Pavilion.\n\n \n\n \nOne-time registration for this series is reques ted!\n \n\n \n\n[gravityform id="259" title="true" description="true"] LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022055Z LOCATION:Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion\, 1070 Tillicum Road\, Victoria\, B C\, V9A 2A1\, Canada URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca/events/self-inquiry-meeting-victoria-20 26-11-05/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Events in BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Self-Inquiry Meeting (KECC) DTSTART:20261108T220000Z DTEND:20261109T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022055Z UID:4449@krishnamurti-canada.ca CATEGORIES:community,wellness DESCRIPTION:Self-Inquiry Meetings (@KECC)\nWeekly on Sundays\, 3 - 5 pm PT \nAt the Krishnamurti Educational Centre of Canada\n538 Swanwick Road\, Vi ctoria BC (Metchosin)\n \n\n\n\nIf you are deeply interested in self-expl oration for transformative insight\, inner peace and wellbeing\, you are w elcome to join our  dialogue meetings\, guided by experienced facilitator s passionate about self-inquiry and a shift in consciousness.\n \n\n\n\nA s resource we will be using  The Book of Life\, a collection of daily me ditations by J. Krishnamurti. It is available at cost for $20.\n\n\n\nThe Book of Life e-book is also freely available here and looking it over for questions to further explore in our meetings is recommended.\n\nMeetings a re held on a donation basis.  Your donation can be made here .\n\nMeeting s will be outdoors under the Centre’s beautiful oak trees\, if the weath er permits\, or otherwise indoors.\n\n \n\n \n\nPLEASE NOTE: There are n atural hazards on this rural\, ocean-front property\, including steep clif fs and uneven terrain\, so caution and mindfulness are advised\, Visitors are required to sign a liability waiver before walking on the Centre groun ds!\n\n \nOne-time registration for this series is requested!\n \n\n \n \n \n\n[gravityform id="258" title="true" description="true"] LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022055Z LOCATION:Krishnamurti Educational Centre of Canada\, 538 Swanwick Road\, V ictoria\, BC\, Canada URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca/events/self-inquiry-meeting-kecc-2026-1 1-08/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Events in BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Remembrance Day DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261112 DTSTAMP:20260729T180257Z UID:1662-1794355200-1794441599@victoriachinatownmuseum.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Each November\, Remembrance Day invites us to reflect on and p ay our respects to the people who served and sacrificed during times of wa r. Among them were Chinese Canadians from Victoria and across the country\ , whose contributions played an important role both overseas and at home. During World War I and World War II\, Chinese Canadians volunteered despit e facing discrimination and exclusion in their daily lives. More than 600 Chinese Canadians served in the Second World War alone. Many were not yet recognized as full citizens and were denied the right to vote. Still\, the y chose to serve\, believing in the future of their community in Canada. \ nSome served in combat roles\, while others worked in intelligence\, engin eering\, logistics\, and special operations. Kam Len Douglas Sam joined th e Royal Canadian Air Force and flew missions in Europe. Victor Wong served overseas with the Special Operations Executive. Gordon Quan supported res istance efforts in Southeast Asia. Fred Lee fought at Vimy Ridge and disap peared at the Battle of Hill 70. Along with many others\, these individual s contributed their skills\, courage\, and determination during critical m oments in history. Families and communities in Victoria supported these ef forts\, and military service became closely connected to broader struggles for equality. \nAfter the war\, the contributions of Chinese Canadian vet erans helped strengthen calls for equal rights. Their service is a vital p art of our national story\, embodying the fight for both global freedom an d domestic equality. In 1947\, Chinese Canadians finally gained the right to vote federally\, marking an important step toward full citizenship. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180257Z LOCATION:Victoria Chinatown\, Fisgard Street\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada URL:https://victoriachinatownmuseum.com/event/chinese-veterans-on-remembra nce-day/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Chinatown Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://victoriachinatownmuseum.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:OpenHack Victoria DTSTART:20261111T000000Z DTEND:20261111T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T065243Z UID:event_qsrmwtyjcpbnb@meetup.com CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:OpenHack Victoria\nWe meet every Tuesday night at 6pm at James Joyce Bistro (the restaurant in Peacock Billiards\, 1175 Douglas Street) to hang out and write code. The format is simple:\n\n→ We do introductio ns at 6:15pm sharp!\n→ Bring your laptop!\n→ Work on anything you want : open-source\, closed-source\, side-projects\, work\, play.\n→ All expe rience levels and technologies are welcome.\n→ Food and drinks are avail able from the restaurant\, but are not provided.\n→ Follow our [code of conduct](https://openhack.club/#code-of-conduct)!\n→ Don't forget your l aptop!\n\n→ Join the [Discord server](https://discord.gg/jRbukPPEfH)\n → [Jared](https://jardo.dev) and Patrick organize the event\n→ OpenHac k Victoria is sponsored by [Super Good](https://supergood.software/) LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T065243Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/openhack-victoria/events/qsrmwtyjcpbnb/ X-SOURCE-NAME:OpenHack Victoria END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Casual Chess Meetup At The Outpost DTSTART:20261112T000000Z DTEND:20261112T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T065044Z UID:event_ghkxvtyjcpbpb@meetup.com CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Casual Chess Meetup at The Outpost\nJoin us at The Outpost for our Casual Chess Meetup! Whether you're a beginner or a grandmaster\, you 're welcome to come enjoy some coffeehouse chess with us. Our group offers a social atmosphere for chess enthusiasts to gather\, play casual games\, and learn from each other. With a focus on chess education\, we welcome a ll levels of players who have an interest in learning\, improving\, and en joying the game of chess. Come join us and make new friends over the board ! $7 cover charge to be paid To The Outpost Board Game Cafe on arrival. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T065044Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/victoria-coffeehouse-chess-meetup-group/events/ ghkxvtyjcpbpb/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Casual Chess Meetup at The Outpost END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Postsecondary Thursday Lunch Concert DTSTART:20261112T193000Z DTEND:20261112T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T001910Z UID:10005224-1794486600-1794490200@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Entrance to this event is at the Victoria Conservatory of Musi c at 900 Johnson Street. Free admission. \n\nAbout the Concert\n\nCome joi n us as the Postsecondary students share their musical works-in-progress! And always expect the unexpected! \n\nRanging from Bach to Brubeck to Blue grass to Beatles\, as well as originals and beyond\, these free concerts b ring together fellow students and the public\, to share in the joy of musi c. \n\nSince September 1979\, the Victoria Conservatory of Music has proud ly represented Camosun College as its exclusive provider of music programm ing. \n\n \nVenue Accessibility \n\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is whe elchair accessible at street level. There’s a drop-off zone out front\, elevator access inside\, and several accessible washrooms\, including a ge nder-neutral washroom. \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your- visit LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T001910Z LOCATION:Robin & Winifred Wood Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, Brit ish Columbia\, V8V 3N4\, Canada URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/postsecondary-thursday-lunch-concert-nov-12-20 26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Data & Beer - Fall Social DTSTART:20261112T230000Z DTEND:20261113T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022111Z UID:event_315997150@meetup.com CATEGORIES:drink DESCRIPTION:Victoria Data Society\nThis is your chance to kick back with o ther data enthusiasts—whether you're a seasoned pro or just curious abou t the field. There’s no agenda here\, just good company and great conver sation.\n\nGrab a drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic—whatever suits you!) and settle in. Whether you're here to trade insights\, get inspired\, or simply relax with folks who get your love for data\, you’re in the right place. No presentations\, no expectations—just a laid-back evening with interesting people.\n\nCome as you are\, and let’s enjoy some quality D ata & Beer time. Cheers! 🍻 LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022111Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/victoria-data/events/315997150/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Data Society END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Self-Inquiry Meeting (Victoria) DTSTART:20261112T233000Z DTEND:20261113T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022055Z UID:4426@krishnamurti-canada.ca CATEGORIES:community,wellness DESCRIPTION:Self-inquiry meeting in Victoria\nThursdays\, 4:30 – 6 pm   PT\nEsquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion\n1070 Tillicum Road\, Victoria\, BC\n \ nIf you are deeply interested in self-exploration for transformative insig ht\, inner peace and wellbeing\, you are welcome to join our  dialogue me etings\, guided by experienced facilitators passionate about self-inquiry and a shift in consciousness.\n\n\n\n\nAs resource we will be using  The Book of Life\, a collection of daily meditations by J. Krishnamurti. It i s available online and from us at cost for $20.\n\n\n\nThe Book of Life e- book is also freely available here and looking it over for questions to fu rther explore in our meetings is recommended.\n\nMeetings are held on a do nation basis.  Your donation can be made here .\n\nThey will be held in t he Boardroom of the Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion.  The Pavilion is locat ed in this beautiful park\, next to a Japanese Garden.\n\n\n\nEnter from T illicum Road. There is ample parking next to the Pavilion.\n\nOr take #26 bus to Tillicum at Gorge Bridge stop\, with a 5 minute walk from there to the Pavilion.\n\n \n\n \nOne-time registration for this series is reques ted!\n \n\n \n\n[gravityform id="259" title="true" description="true"] LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022055Z LOCATION:Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion\, 1070 Tillicum Road\, Victoria\, B C\, V9A 2A1\, Canada URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca/events/self-inquiry-meeting-victoria-20 26-11-12/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Events in BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Self-Inquiry Meeting (KECC) DTSTART:20261115T220000Z DTEND:20261116T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022055Z UID:4450@krishnamurti-canada.ca CATEGORIES:community,wellness DESCRIPTION:Self-Inquiry Meetings (@KECC)\nWeekly on Sundays\, 3 - 5 pm PT \nAt the Krishnamurti Educational Centre of Canada\n538 Swanwick Road\, Vi ctoria BC (Metchosin)\n \n\n\n\nIf you are deeply interested in self-expl oration for transformative insight\, inner peace and wellbeing\, you are w elcome to join our  dialogue meetings\, guided by experienced facilitator s passionate about self-inquiry and a shift in consciousness.\n \n\n\n\nA s resource we will be using  The Book of Life\, a collection of daily me ditations by J. Krishnamurti. It is available at cost for $20.\n\n\n\nThe Book of Life e-book is also freely available here and looking it over for questions to further explore in our meetings is recommended.\n\nMeetings a re held on a donation basis.  Your donation can be made here .\n\nMeeting s will be outdoors under the Centre’s beautiful oak trees\, if the weath er permits\, or otherwise indoors.\n\n \n\n \n\nPLEASE NOTE: There are n atural hazards on this rural\, ocean-front property\, including steep clif fs and uneven terrain\, so caution and mindfulness are advised\, Visitors are required to sign a liability waiver before walking on the Centre groun ds!\n\n \nOne-time registration for this series is requested!\n \n\n \n \n \n\n[gravityform id="258" title="true" description="true"] LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022055Z LOCATION:Krishnamurti Educational Centre of Canada\, 538 Swanwick Road\, V ictoria\, BC\, Canada URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca/events/self-inquiry-meeting-kecc-2026-1 1-15/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Events in BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hayoung Choi Masterclass DTSTART:20261117T020000Z DTEND:20261117T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022050Z UID:10005218-1794855600-1794862800@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:education,music DESCRIPTION:This masterclass is in Alix Goolden Hall\, entrance at 900 Joh nson Street. \n\nJoin acclaimed cellist Hayoung Choi for an inspiring mast erclass featuring four outstanding cello students from the Victoria Conser vatory of Music and the University of Victoria. \nKnown for her exception al musicianship\, expressive depth\, and compelling performances\, Choi br ings a distinctive perspective to the study of the cello and the interpret ation of the repertoire. \n\nAbout Hayoung Choi\n\nHayoung Choi is the Fir st Prize Winner of the 2022 Queen Elisabeth Competition for Cello. She has also received First Prize at the 3rd Krzysztof Penderecki International C ello Competition and the Johannes Brahms International Competition\, as we ll as awards such as the Landgrave of Hesse Prize\, the Leyda Ungerer Musi c Prize\, and the FENDI Music Award. Driven by a deep musical curiosity\, she is committed not only to the core cello repertoire but also to bringin g lesser-known and rarely performed works to light. \n \nChoi made her deb ut at the age of twelve with Camerata Salzburg\, performing Haydn’s Cell o Concerto No. 1. Since then\, she has appeared as a soloist with leading orchestras including the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin\, Los Angele s Philharmonic Orchestra\, Brussels Philharmonic Orchestra\, Belgian Natio nal Orchestra\, Antwerp Symphony Orchestra\, Luxembourg Philharmonic Orche stra\, Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra\, European Union Youth Orchestra\, Kre merata Baltica Orchestra\, Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester\, Pozna ń Philharmonic Orchestra\, Kraków Philharmonic Orchestra\, Boston Philha rmonic Orchestra\, KBS Symphony Orchestra\, Orquestra Amazonas Filarmônic a and Filarmônica de Minas Gerais. \n \nA passionate chamber musician\, C hoi has collaborated with celebrated artists such as Sir András Schiff\, Gidon Kremer\, Christian Tetzlaff\, and Mitsuko Uchida. She regularly perf orms cello and violin duo works with her younger sister\, SongHa. \n \nBo rn in Bielefeld\, Germany\, in 1998\, she attended the Purcell School in t he United Kingdom and later studied at the Kronberg Academy and the Escuel a Superior de Música Reina Sofía in Madrid under Frans Helmerson\, Wolfg ang Emanuel Schmidt\, and Ivan Monighetti. She is currently pursuing Baroq ue cello studies with Lea Rahel Bader at the University of the Arts Berlin . \n \nHayoung Choi performs on the 1707 “Ex-Starker” Joseph filius Gu arneri cello\, generously on loan from an anonymous patron. \n\n\nVenue Ac cessibility\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is wheelchair accessible at s treet level. There’s a drop-off zone out front\, elevator access inside\ , and several accessible washrooms\, including a gender-neutral washroom. \n\nFor priority seating or other accommodations\, contact us in advance. \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your-visit LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022050Z LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, B ritish Columbia\, V8V 3N4 URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/hayoung-choi-masterclass/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:November Drake Pub Book Club DTSTART:20261118T003000Z DTEND:20261118T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022120Z UID:event_314887143@meetup.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Drake Pub Book Club\nThis November we escape the cold\, grey d ays as we plunge into magical realism and cyberpunk fantasy.\n\nA member h as suggested:\n**A Trip to the Stars by Nicholas Christopher**\n\nAn epic tale of love and destiny for Enzo and his young aunt\, Mala.\n\n**Snow Cra sh by Neal Stephenson**\n\nA mind-altering romp through a future of neon a nd virtual villains.\n\n(Remember to bring your own questions or observati ons to discuss with the members you sit with. Due to the nature of meeting at a pub\, we may be at separate tables. Please consider supporting The D rake by buying a drink or a bite to eat!) LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022120Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/victoria-reading-club-meetup-group/events/31488 7143/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Drake Pub Book Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Winds & Brass Department Collage Concert DTSTART:20261119T020000Z DTEND:20261119T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022050Z UID:10005221-1795028400-1795033800@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Entrance to this event in Alix Goolden Hall is at 900 Johnson Street. Admission by donation. \n\nAbout the Concert\n\nJoin us for solo a nd chamber music performances by students (and sometimes faculty!) from th e Winds & Brass Department. \nCollage Concerts showcase the wealth of dive rsity in our department\, from young beginners to emerging professionals p laying a variety of instruments. These curated concerts are always a delig ht to attend! \n\n\nVenue Accessibility\n\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is wheelchair accessible at street level. There’s a drop-off zone out f ront\, elevator access inside\, and several accessible washrooms\, includi ng a gender-neutral washroom. \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/pla n-your-visit LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022050Z LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, B ritish Columbia\, V8V 3N4 URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/winds-brass-collage-concert-nov-18-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Postsecondary Info Night DTSTART:20261119T020000Z DTEND:20261119T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T001910Z UID:10005225-1795028400-1795032000@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:The event is hosted both in-person and online on Wednesday\, N ovember 18 at 7:00pm. \n\nIn-person– Victoria Conservatory of Music\, Gr een Room (located just to the left of our main reception desk at the Victo ria Conservatory of Music at 900 Johnson Street).\nOnline via Microsoft Te ams. Click here to join. \n\n\n\nAbout Info Night\nThe Victoria Conservato ry of Music Postsecondary Department hosts its annual Info Night for stude nts and parents interested in learning more about Postsecondary Programs i ncluding: \n\nAccredited by Camosun College. Since September 1979\, the Vi ctoria Conservatory of Music has proudly represented Camosun College as it s Music Department. \n\n\nDiploma in Music Performance – 2 years \n\nCer tificate in Music Technologies – 18 months (online) \n\nCertificate in M usic Creativity and Performance Foundations – 8 months \n\n\nAccredited by the BC Private Institute Training Branch of the BC Ministry of Advanced Education \n\n\nCertificate in Advanced Music Studies (AIMS) – 1 year\, Full time or part time study in one of four pillars: Performance\, Teachi ng\, Recording & Production\, and Business. \n\n\n\n \n\nThe Postsecondar y Info Night includes an overview of programs from David Visentin (Associa te Dean of Postsecondary Studies) and Megan Harton (Postsecondary Program Assistant)\, as well as a review of admission requirements\, application p rocedures\, and information on dual credit classes through the South Islan d Partnership (SIP). \n\nQuestions are welcome at any time in the present ation and registration is not required. \n\n\nCan’t make it to Info Nigh t?\nCheck out our website to learn more about our programs and why to choo se the Victoria Conservatory of Music! \n\nWe’d love to hear from you! \ n\nWe’re more than happy to connect with you one-on-one. Call 250-386-53 11 or email David Visentin or Megan Harton at postsecondary@vcm.bc.ca to a rrange a time. LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T001910Z LOCATION:Victoria Conservatory of Music\, 900 Johnson St\, Victoria\, Brit ish Columbia\, V8V 3N4\, CA URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/postsecondary-info-night-nov-18-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Postsecondary Thursday Lunch Concert DTSTART:20261119T193000Z DTEND:20261119T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T001910Z UID:10005226-1795091400-1795095000@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Entrance to this event in Alix Goolden Hall is at the Victoria Conservatory of Music at 900 Johnson Street. Free admission. \n\nAbout th e Concert\n\nCome join us as the Postsecondary students share their musica l works-in-progress! And always expect the unexpected! \n\nRanging from Ba ch to Brubeck to Bluegrass to Beatles\, as well as originals and beyond\, these free concerts bring together fellow students and the public\, to sha re in the joy of music. \n\nSince September 1979\, the Victoria Conservato ry of Music has proudly represented Camosun College as its exclusive provi der of music programming. \n\n \nVenue Accessibility \n\nThe 900 Johnson S treet entrance is wheelchair accessible at street level. There’s a drop- off zone out front\, elevator access inside\, and several accessible washr ooms\, including a gender-neutral washroom. \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your-visit LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T001910Z LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, B ritish Columbia\, V8V 3N4 URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/postsecondary-thursday-lunch-concert-nov-19-20 26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Self-Inquiry Meeting (Victoria) DTSTART:20261119T233000Z DTEND:20261120T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022055Z UID:4427@krishnamurti-canada.ca CATEGORIES:community,wellness DESCRIPTION:Self-inquiry meeting in Victoria\nThursdays\, 4:30 – 6 pm   PT\nEsquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion\n1070 Tillicum Road\, Victoria\, BC\n \ nIf you are deeply interested in self-exploration for transformative insig ht\, inner peace and wellbeing\, you are welcome to join our  dialogue me etings\, guided by experienced facilitators passionate about self-inquiry and a shift in consciousness.\n\n\n\n\nAs resource we will be using  The Book of Life\, a collection of daily meditations by J. Krishnamurti. It i s available online and from us at cost for $20.\n\n\n\nThe Book of Life e- book is also freely available here and looking it over for questions to fu rther explore in our meetings is recommended.\n\nMeetings are held on a do nation basis.  Your donation can be made here .\n\nThey will be held in t he Boardroom of the Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion.  The Pavilion is locat ed in this beautiful park\, next to a Japanese Garden.\n\n\n\nEnter from T illicum Road. There is ample parking next to the Pavilion.\n\nOr take #26 bus to Tillicum at Gorge Bridge stop\, with a 5 minute walk from there to the Pavilion.\n\n \n\n \nOne-time registration for this series is reques ted!\n \n\n \n\n[gravityform id="259" title="true" description="true"] LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022055Z LOCATION:Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion\, 1070 Tillicum Road\, Victoria\, B C\, V9A 2A1\, Canada URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca/events/self-inquiry-meeting-victoria-20 26-11-19/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Events in BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Simon Farintosh\, guitar DTSTART:20261122T213000Z DTEND:20261122T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260808T002232Z UID:10000473-1795357800-1795357800@wentworthvilla.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Take a journey through the evolution of musical colour\, featu ring Simon Farintosh‘s innovative arrangements for guitar. The program p airs the delicate Impressionism of Ravel and Debussy with Alexander Scriab in’s piano preludes\, reimagined to exploit the guitar’s natural pench ant for tonal colour. Traditional masterworks are juxtaposed with the atmo spheric textures of electronic pioneer Aphex Twin\, and the vivid\, celest ial imagery of Takashi Yoshimatsu’s Sky Color Tensor\, offering a unique bridge between 19th-century romanticism and the sonic landscapes of today .\n  \n\n  \nRecital Program\n \n\n\n\n Pavane pour une infante dé funte\n  \n La sérénade interrompue\n  \n  \n Los Caprichos de Goya\, op. 195\n    VII. Están calientes (They are hot)\n    IX. Bien tirada está (It is nicely stretched)\n    XI. Y se le quema la casa (And the house is on fire)\n     XVI. ¡Brabissimmo! (Bravissimo!)\n  \n Tableaux para Guitarr a\n    I. Balada\n    II. Siciliana\n    III. Sara banda\n    IV. Burlesca\n    V. Promenade\n  \n Turning of the Leaves\n \n\n Maurice Ravel (1875 – 1937)\, arr. Roland Dyens\n  \n Claude Debussy (1862 – 1918)\, \narr. Sim on Farintosh\n  \n Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco (1895 – 1968)\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n Liova Bue no (b. 1979)\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n Ralph Towner (1940 – 2026)\n \n \n\n \n\n\n Maurice Ravel (1 875 – 1937)\n Pavane pour une infante défunte\n    arr. Roland Dyens\n \n\n Claude Debussy (1862 – 1918)\n La sérénade inter rompue\n    arr. Simon Farintosh\n \n\n Mario Castelnuovo-Tedes co (1895 – 1968)\n Los Caprichos de Goya\, op. 195\n    VII. Es tán calientes (They are hot)\n    IX. Bien tirada está (It is nice ly stretched)\n    XI. Y se le quema la casa (And the house is on fi re)\n    XVI. ¡Brabissimmo! (Bravissimo!)\n \n\n Liova Bueno ( b. 1979)\n Tableaux para Guitarra\n    I. Balada\n    II. S iciliana\n    III. Sarabanda\n    IV. Burlesca\n    V. P romenade\n \n\n Ralph Towner (1940 – 2026)\n Turning of the Leav es\n \n\nIntermission\n \n\n\n\n Strotha Tynhe\n  \n Eig ht Preludes\n    Prelude in E♭ minor\, op. 16\, no. 4\n     Prelude in B Major\, op. 27\, no. 2\n    Prelude in A♭ Major \, op. 11\, no. 17\n    Prelude in G minor\, op. 11\, no. 22\n    Prelude in G Major\, op. 13\, no. 3\n    Prelude in D Majo r\, op. 39\, no. 2\n    Prelude in F-sharp minor\, op. 31\, no. 2\ n    Prelude in E Major\, op. 11\, no. 9\n  \n Guitar S onata\, “Sky Color Tensor”\n    Noon\n    Twilight\n    Night\n    Midnight\n    Dawn\n \n\n Ric hard D. James (b. 1971)\, arr. Simon Farintosh\n  \n Alexander Scriabin (1872 – 1915)\, \narr. Simon Farintosh\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n Takashi Yos himatsu (b. 1953)\n \n \n\n \n\n\n Richard D. James (b. 1971)\n S trotha Tynhe\n    arr. Simon Farintosh\n \n\n Alexander Scriabi n (1872 – 1915)\n Eight Preludes\n    arr. Simon Farintosh\n    Prelude in E♭ minor\, op. 16\, no. 4\n    Prelude in B Majo r\, op. 27\, no. 2\n    Prelude in A♭ Major\, op. 11\, no. 17\n    Prelude in G minor\, op. 11\, no. 22\n    Prelude in G Major\ , op. 13\, no. 3\n    Prelude in D Major\, op. 39\, no. 2\n     Prelude in F-sharp minor\, op. 31\, no. 2\n    Prelude in E Major\ , op. 11\, no. 9\n \n\n Takashi Yoshimatsu (b. 1953)\n Guitar Sona ta\, “Sky Color Tensor”\n    Noon\n    Twilight\n     Night\n    Midnight\n    Dawn\n \n\n  \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n   \n\n \nSimon Farintosh is an award-winning guitarist\, composer\, and educator based in Victoria\, British Columbia. Named one of CBC’s “30 Under 30 Classical Musicians” in 2023\, he has distinguished himself thr ough unconventional programming that integrates the classical guitar with contemporary forms such as ambient electronica. This innovative approach i s best highlighted by his multi-volume series\, Aphex Twin for Guitar—a project that reimagines the intricate works of electronic legend Richard D . James for the nylon string. By successfully bridging these seemingly dis parate musical worlds\, Simon has reached a vast global audience\, amassin g over 3 million streams on Spotify to date. \nThese arrangements have ear ned significant praise from both classical and electronic music circles. M arc Weidenbaum\, founder of Disquiet and author of the 33 1/3 book on Aphe x Twin\, lauded the project for its ability to translate mechanical precis ion into a “living\, breathing human element\,” creating a “shimmeri ng\, 4-dimensional soundworld” that transcends the boundaries of acousti c and electronic music. Reviewing the same project\, Bradford Werner of Th is is Classical Guitar praised Simon’s “warm\, sensitive sound and str ong rhythmic delivery\,” noting that these “touching and intricate wor ks showcase his refined virtuosity and a sophisticated command of the inst rument’s tonal possibilities.” \nThis evocative quality reached a new peak with the 2023 release of his debut studio album\, Noctuary\, a set of brooding vignettes composed specifically for the solo eight-string guitar . Critics at Sinusoidal Music highlighted the profound emotional impact of the collection\, remarking: “It is heart-warming\, yet tells of a sadne ss inside you that can be reached without words. Simply gorgeous.” In ad dition to his solo output\, Simon was recently featured on the Navona Reco rds album Filamentos\, performing the works of Dominican-Canadian composer Liova Bueno. \nSimon’s academic journey began at the University of Vict oria under the revered pedagogue Dr. Alexander Dunn. He subsequently earne d a Master’s Degree at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2020\, w here he was a student and teaching assistant to Rene Izquierdo\, a renowne d Cuban virtuoso. Currently\, Simon is finishing a Doctorate of Musical Ar ts at the University of Toronto under the tutelage of Jorge Caballero and Dr. Jeffrey McFadden. His doctoral research is dedicated to devising a com prehensive sight-reading curriculum for undergraduate guitar students. \nA decorated performer\, Simon won 1st Prize at the 2018 Northwest Guitar Fe stival and has been a finalist or prizewinner in the Canadian National Mus ic Festival\, the GuitarLab International Competition\, and the Twisted Sp ruce Guitar Competition. As a composer\, he received First Prize in the 20 22 Ottawa Guitar Society Composition Competition for his piece\, Distant L ight\, published by Les Productions d’Oz. \nBeyond the stage\, Simon lea ds the guitar department at the University of Victoria and operates ReVamp Guitar Academy. As President of the Victoria Guitar Society and founder o f Coastline Concerts\, he is a leading arts advocate\; in 2026\, he served as Festival Director for the Northwest Guitar Festival\, marking the even t’s first return to Canada in decades. \nSimon performs on a 2025 double -top guitar by Martin Blackwell and a 2021 eight-string guitar by Jeff Sig urdson. LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T002232Z LOCATION:Wentworth Villa\, 1156 Fort Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 3K8 URL:https://wentworthvilla.com/event/simon-farintosh/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Wentworth Villa X-SOURCE-URL:https://wentworthvilla.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Self-Inquiry Meeting (KECC) DTSTART:20261122T220000Z DTEND:20261123T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022055Z UID:4451@krishnamurti-canada.ca CATEGORIES:community,wellness DESCRIPTION:Self-Inquiry Meetings (@KECC)\nWeekly on Sundays\, 3 - 5 pm PT \nAt the Krishnamurti Educational Centre of Canada\n538 Swanwick Road\, Vi ctoria BC (Metchosin)\n \n\n\n\nIf you are deeply interested in self-expl oration for transformative insight\, inner peace and wellbeing\, you are w elcome to join our  dialogue meetings\, guided by experienced facilitator s passionate about self-inquiry and a shift in consciousness.\n \n\n\n\nA s resource we will be using  The Book of Life\, a collection of daily me ditations by J. Krishnamurti. It is available at cost for $20.\n\n\n\nThe Book of Life e-book is also freely available here and looking it over for questions to further explore in our meetings is recommended.\n\nMeetings a re held on a donation basis.  Your donation can be made here .\n\nMeeting s will be outdoors under the Centre’s beautiful oak trees\, if the weath er permits\, or otherwise indoors.\n\n \n\n \n\nPLEASE NOTE: There are n atural hazards on this rural\, ocean-front property\, including steep clif fs and uneven terrain\, so caution and mindfulness are advised\, Visitors are required to sign a liability waiver before walking on the Centre groun ds!\n\n \nOne-time registration for this series is requested!\n \n\n \n \n \n\n[gravityform id="258" title="true" description="true"] LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022055Z LOCATION:Krishnamurti Educational Centre of Canada\, 538 Swanwick Road\, V ictoria\, BC\, Canada URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca/events/self-inquiry-meeting-kecc-2026-1 1-22/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Events in BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Jordan Muirhead DTSTART:20261123T020000Z DTEND:20261123T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022101Z UID:7316@luckybar.ca CATEGORIES:music LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022101Z URL:https://luckybar.ca/events/jordan-muirhead/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Lucky Bar X-SOURCE-URL:https://luckybar.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Winter Serenata DTSTART:20261126T000000Z DTEND:20261126T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T001910Z UID:10005227-1795626000-1795640400@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Entrance to this event in Alix Goolden Hall is at 900 Johnson Street. Admission by Donation. \n\nAs the duration of the concert may vary depending on the number of participants\, attendees are welcome to drop i n and stay for the length of their preference. To honour the dedication an d artistry of our student performers\, we kindly ask guests to enter the v enue during applause breaks between performances. \n\n\n\nAbout the Winter Serenata\nThe Winter Serenata is an end-of-year concert presented by Vict oria Conservatory of Music Voice Department\, which allows students the op portunity to perform repertoire that they have been working on during the year in an informal concert production setting. \n\nThis year the Classica l Concert (5:00pm to 6:30pm) will be comprised of students singing classi cal / Musical Theatre repertoire while the Contemporary Concert (7:00pm t o 9:00pm) will present students singing excerpts from the contemporary son g repertoire. \n\n\n\n\nVenue Accessibility\nThe 900 Johnson Street entran ce is wheelchair accessible at street level. There’s a drop-off zone out front\, elevator access inside\, and several accessible washrooms\, inclu ding a gender-neutral washroom. \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/pl an-your-visit LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T001910Z LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, B ritish Columbia\, V8V 3N4 URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/winter-serenata-nov-25-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Postsecondary Thursday Lunch Concert DTSTART:20261126T193000Z DTEND:20261126T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T001910Z UID:10005229-1795696200-1795699800@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Entrance to this event is at the Victoria Conservatory of Musi c at 900 Johnson Street. Free admission. \n\nAbout the Concert\n\nCome joi n us as the Postsecondary students share their musical works-in-progress! And always expect the unexpected! \n\nRanging from Bach to Brubeck to Blue grass to Beatles\, as well as originals and beyond\, these free concerts b ring together fellow students and the public\, to share in the joy of musi c. \n\nSince September 1979\, the Victoria Conservatory of Music has proud ly represented Camosun College as its exclusive provider of music programm ing. \n\n \nVenue Accessibility \n\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is whe elchair accessible at street level. There’s a drop-off zone out front\, elevator access inside\, and several accessible washrooms\, including a ge nder-neutral washroom. \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your- visit LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T001910Z LOCATION:Robin & Winifred Wood Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, Brit ish Columbia\, V8V 3N4\, Canada URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/postsecondary-thursday-lunch-concert-nov-26-20 26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Self-Inquiry Meeting (Victoria) DTSTART:20261126T233000Z DTEND:20261127T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022055Z UID:4428@krishnamurti-canada.ca CATEGORIES:community,wellness DESCRIPTION:Self-inquiry meeting in Victoria\nThursdays\, 4:30 – 6 pm   PT\nEsquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion\n1070 Tillicum Road\, Victoria\, BC\n \ nIf you are deeply interested in self-exploration for transformative insig ht\, inner peace and wellbeing\, you are welcome to join our  dialogue me etings\, guided by experienced facilitators passionate about self-inquiry and a shift in consciousness.\n\n\n\n\nAs resource we will be using  The Book of Life\, a collection of daily meditations by J. Krishnamurti. It i s available online and from us at cost for $20.\n\n\n\nThe Book of Life e- book is also freely available here and looking it over for questions to fu rther explore in our meetings is recommended.\n\nMeetings are held on a do nation basis.  Your donation can be made here .\n\nThey will be held in t he Boardroom of the Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion.  The Pavilion is locat ed in this beautiful park\, next to a Japanese Garden.\n\n\n\nEnter from T illicum Road. There is ample parking next to the Pavilion.\n\nOr take #26 bus to Tillicum at Gorge Bridge stop\, with a 5 minute walk from there to the Pavilion.\n\n \n\n \nOne-time registration for this series is reques ted!\n \n\n \n\n[gravityform id="259" title="true" description="true"] LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022055Z LOCATION:Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion\, 1070 Tillicum Road\, Victoria\, B C\, V9A 2A1\, Canada URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca/events/self-inquiry-meeting-victoria-20 26-11-26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Events in BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Strings Showcase Concert DTSTART:20261127T023000Z DTEND:20261127T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T181803Z UID:10005228-1795721400-1795726800@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Entrance to this event in Alix Goolden Hall is at the Victoria Conservatory of Music at 900 Johnson Street. Admission by donation. \n\nA bout the Concert\n\nJoin us for an inspiring evening of music at the Strin gs Showcase Concert\, featuring solo and ensemble performances by students of the Conservatory Strings Department. The concert offers audiences a gl impse into the rich and diverse learning taking place at the Victoria Cons ervatory of Music. Celebrate the achievements of these talented musicians and enjoy the beautiful sounds of strings in this delightful concert. \n\n \nVenue Accessibility\n\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is wheelchair acc essible at street level. There’s a drop-off zone out front\, elevator ac cess inside\, and several accessible washrooms\, including a gender-neutra l washroom. \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your-visit LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T181803Z LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, B ritish Columbia\, V8V 3N4 URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/strings-showcase-concert-nov-26-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Self-Inquiry Meeting (KECC) DTSTART:20261129T220000Z DTEND:20261130T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022055Z UID:4452@krishnamurti-canada.ca CATEGORIES:community,wellness DESCRIPTION:Self-Inquiry Meetings (@KECC)\nWeekly on Sundays\, 3 - 5 pm PT \nAt the Krishnamurti Educational Centre of Canada\n538 Swanwick Road\, Vi ctoria BC (Metchosin)\n \n\n\n\nIf you are deeply interested in self-expl oration for transformative insight\, inner peace and wellbeing\, you are w elcome to join our  dialogue meetings\, guided by experienced facilitator s passionate about self-inquiry and a shift in consciousness.\n \n\n\n\nA s resource we will be using  The Book of Life\, a collection of daily me ditations by J. Krishnamurti. It is available at cost for $20.\n\n\n\nThe Book of Life e-book is also freely available here and looking it over for questions to further explore in our meetings is recommended.\n\nMeetings a re held on a donation basis.  Your donation can be made here .\n\nMeeting s will be outdoors under the Centre’s beautiful oak trees\, if the weath er permits\, or otherwise indoors.\n\n \n\n \n\nPLEASE NOTE: There are n atural hazards on this rural\, ocean-front property\, including steep clif fs and uneven terrain\, so caution and mindfulness are advised\, Visitors are required to sign a liability waiver before walking on the Centre groun ds!\n\n \nOne-time registration for this series is requested!\n \n\n \n \n \n\n[gravityform id="258" title="true" description="true"] LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022055Z LOCATION:Krishnamurti Educational Centre of Canada\, 538 Swanwick Road\, V ictoria\, BC\, Canada URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca/events/self-inquiry-meeting-kecc-2026-1 1-29/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Events in BC X-SOURCE-URL:https://krishnamurti-canada.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Young Artist Academy Senior Chamber Concert DTSTART:20261202T020000Z DTEND:20261202T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T001910Z UID:10005230-1796151600-1796157000@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Entry for this concert in Alix Goolden Hall is at The Victoria Conservatory of Music entrance at 900 Johnson Street. Admission by donati on. \nEnd time is subject to change. \n\n\nAbout the concert\n\nExperience an inspiring evening of chamber music performed by the talented students of the Victoria Conservatory of Music’s Gary Karr Young Artists Performa nce Academy. This concert features advanced teenage classical instrumental ists who are part of the Conservatory’s Young Artist Academy. \n\nThe A cademy is an audition-based program offering chamber music coaching\, mast erclasses\, collaborative pianist sessions\, and classes that deepen stude nts’ understanding of classical music. \n\nThese dedicated students reh earse intensively\, working closely with coaches and pianists to prepare f or performances like this one — a showcase of refined musicianship\, tea mwork\, and artistry. \n\nJoin us for this special concert and celebrate the achievements of these passionate young musicians as they share the res ults of their hard work and musical exploration. \n\n\nVenue Accessibilit y\n\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is wheelchair accessible at street le vel. There’s a drop-off zone out front\, elevator access inside\, and se veral accessible washrooms\, including a gender-neutral washroom. \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your-visit LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T001910Z LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, B ritish Columbia\, V8V 3N4 URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/young-artist-academy-senior-chamber-concert-de c-1-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Musical Theatre Song Competition DTSTART:20261203T000000Z DTEND:20261203T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T001910Z UID:10005231-1796230800-1796245200@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music,theater DESCRIPTION:Entrance to this event in Alix Goolden Hall is at 900 Johnson Street. Admission by Donation. \n\nAs the duration of the concert may vary depending on the number of participants\, attendees are welcome to drop i n and stay for the length of their preference. To honour the dedication an d artistry of our student performers\, we kindly ask guests to enter the v enue during applause breaks between performances. Let us come together to support these aspiring musicians on their journey. \n\n\nAbout the Music T heatre Song Competition\n\nCurrent Voice students take the stage at Alix G oolden Hall to perform one Musical Theatre song. Costume optional\, but en couraged. Students compete for recognition and receive feedback from adjud icators. Participation is by instructor recommendation. \n\nFirst and Seco nd Prizes as well as Honourable Mentions are awarded for each competition category (Junior\, Intermediate\, and Senior divisions). \n\n \n\nVenue Ac cessibility \n\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is wheelchair accessible a t street level. There’s a drop-off zone out front\, elevator access insi de\, and several accessible washrooms\, including a gender-neutral washroo m. \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your-visit LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T001910Z LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, B ritish Columbia\, V8V 3N4 URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/musical-theatre-song-competition-dec-2-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Postsecondary Thursday Lunch Concert DTSTART:20261203T193000Z DTEND:20261203T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T001910Z UID:10005232-1796301000-1796304600@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Entrance to this event is at the Victoria Conservatory of Musi c at 900 Johnson Street. Free admission. \n\nAbout the Concert\n\nCome joi n us as the Postsecondary students share their musical works-in-progress! And always expect the unexpected! \n\nRanging from Bach to Brubeck to Blue grass to Beatles\, as well as originals and beyond\, these free concerts b ring together fellow students and the public\, to share in the joy of musi c. \n\nSince September 1979\, the Victoria Conservatory of Music has proud ly represented Camosun College as its exclusive provider of music programm ing. \n\n \nVenue Accessibility \n\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is whe elchair accessible at street level. There’s a drop-off zone out front\, elevator access inside\, and several accessible washrooms\, including a ge nder-neutral washroom. \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your- visit LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T001910Z LOCATION:Robin & Winifred Wood Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, Brit ish Columbia\, V8V 3N4\, Canada URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/postsecondary-thursday-lunch-concert-dec-3-202 6/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Young Artist Academy Intermediate Academy and Intermediate Orchest ra Concert DTSTART:20261204T020000Z DTEND:20261204T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T001910Z UID:10005233-1796324400-1796329800@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Entry for this concert in Alix Goolden Hall is at The Victoria Conservatory of Music entrance at 900 Johnson Street. Admission by donati on. \nEnd time is subject to change. \n\n\nAbout the concert\n\nJoin us fo r a special concert featuring students from the Victoria Conservatory of M usic’s Intermediate Orchestras and Intermediate Young Artists Academy. E njoy performances by the Intermediate Chamber Ensembles and orchestras inc luding the Intermediate Orchestra. This showcase highlights the ensemble w ork these young musicians have developed throughout the term — a joyful celebration of growth\, collaboration\, and musical expression. \n\nThe In termediate Chamber Ensembles are part of the Conservatory’s Gary Karr Yo ung Artists Performance Academy and includes advanced string students ages 12 to 15 who are selected through audition. These students participate in weekly chamber music coaching\, rehearsals\, and mentorship\, building bo th their musical and leadership skills. \n\n\nVenue Accessibility\n\nThe 9 00 Johnson Street entrance is wheelchair accessible at street level. There ’s a drop-off zone out front\, elevator access inside\, and several acce ssible washrooms\, including a gender-neutral washroom. \n\nFor full det ails\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your-visit LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T001910Z LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, B ritish Columbia\, V8V 3N4 URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/young-artist-academy-intermediate-academy-and- intermediate-orchestra-concert-dec-3-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BANDEMONIUM! - Postsecondary Contemporary Combos DTSTART:20261208T020000Z DTEND:20261208T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T001910Z UID:10005235-1796670000-1796677200@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Entry for this concert is at The Victoria Conservatory of Musi c entrance at 900 Johnson Street. Admission by donation. \n\n\nAbout the C oncert\nDon’t miss the Victoria Conservatory of Music / Camosun College Postsecondary program’s Contemporary combos performing sets of their end of term work. Dynamic soloists and high-energy combos perform everything from the deep tradition of folk\, blues\, and jazz to classic rock and pop . The Folk\, Rock\, Pop\, Blues\, and Jazz Combos perform under directors Stephanie Cadman\, Kelly Nordstrom\, Damian Graham\, Danuel Tate\, and Joe y Smith. \n\n \n\nVenue Accessibility \n\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is wheelchair accessible at street level. There’s a drop-off zone out fr ont\, elevator access inside\, and several accessible washrooms\, includin g a gender-neutral washroom. \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan -your-visit LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T001910Z LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, B ritish Columbia\, V8V 3N4 URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/bandemonium-postsecondary-contemporary-combos- dec-7-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Postsecondary Chamber Music/ Chorale Showcase DTSTART:20261210T020000Z DTEND:20261210T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T001910Z UID:10005236-1796842800-1796850000@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Entry for this concert is at The Victoria Conservatory of Musi c entrance at 900 Johnson Street. Admission by donation. \n\n\nAbout the C oncert\nDon’t miss the Victoria Conservatory of Music / Camosun College Postsecondary program’s Classical Chamber Music and Conservatory Chorale performing their end of term work. Always a highlight to each Fall and Wi nter Term\, these students perform an eclectic and dynamic mix of repertoi re that surprises and delights our audiences each and every year. \n\nVenu e Accessibility\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is wheelchair accessible at street level. There’s a drop-off zone out front\, elevator access ins ide\, and several accessible washrooms\, including a gender-neutral washro om. \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your-visit LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T001910Z LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, B ritish Columbia\, V8V 3N4 URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/postsecondary-chamber-music-chorale-showcase-d ec-9-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Postsecondary Thursday Lunch Concert DTSTART:20261210T193000Z DTEND:20261210T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T001910Z UID:10005234-1796905800-1796909400@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Entrance to this event is at the Victoria Conservatory of Musi c at 900 Johnson Street. Free admission. \n\nAbout the Concert\n\nCome joi n us as the Postsecondary students share their musical works-in-progress! And always expect the unexpected! \n\nRanging from Bach to Brubeck to Blue grass to Beatles\, as well as originals and beyond\, these free concerts b ring together fellow students and the public\, to share in the joy of musi c. \n\nSince September 1979\, the Victoria Conservatory of Music has proud ly represented Camosun College as its exclusive provider of music programm ing. \n\n \nVenue Accessibility \n\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is whe elchair accessible at street level. There’s a drop-off zone out front\, elevator access inside\, and several accessible washrooms\, including a ge nder-neutral washroom. \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your- visit LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T001910Z LOCATION:Robin & Winifred Wood Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, Brit ish Columbia\, V8V 3N4\, Canada URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/postsecondary-thursday-lunch-concert-dec-10-20 26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Octet Victoria DTSTART:20261213T213000Z DTEND:20261213T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260808T002232Z UID:10000477-1797172200-1797172200@wentworthvilla.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:A program of both well-known and less familiar Christmas music from Victoria’s popular professional octet. Join us to celebrate the Ch ristmas season at Wentworth Villa!\n  \n\n  \nProgram TBA\n  \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n  \n\n \nOctet Victoria is a fully professional group of eight s ingers who are committed to creating excellent choral music here in Victor ia. Founded in 2022 by Char Hodgkins\, Octet Victoria’s members are high ly skilled musicians with varied backgrounds\; some of our members have a lifetime of choral experience\, while others are soloists or dedicated tea chers. Having a mixed choir of eight different voices allows a large amoun t of flexibility for repertoire\, and Octet Victoria has explored choral m usic from all time periods spanning Renaissance to modern day. Octet Victo ria has performed some of the richest music from the choral tradition such as motets by J.S. Bach and J. Brahms\, as well as a variety of new music including selections by Canadian composers such as Ruth Watson Henderson\, Stephanie Martin\, and Nathaniel Dett. This past season\, Octet Victoria collaborated with Victoria Baroque\, produced a concert with an expanded g roup of sixteen professional singers\, and is pleased to be back at Wentwo rth Villa for the third time! \nSingers:\nGina Johnson – Soprano\nOlivi a Duffin – Soprano\nChar Hodgkins – Alto\nAlana Hayes – Alto\nFelix Butterfield – Tenor\nGordon Simmons – Tenor\nNathan McDonald – Bass \nRowan McWilliams – Bass LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T002232Z LOCATION:Wentworth Villa\, 1156 Fort Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 3K8 URL:https://wentworthvilla.com/event/octet-victoria_dec_2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Wentworth Villa X-SOURCE-URL:https://wentworthvilla.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:December Drake Pub Book Club DTSTART:20261216T003000Z DTEND:20261216T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022120Z UID:event_314887183@meetup.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Drake Pub Book Club\nSome youthful adventures this December\n\ nA member has suggested:\n**Nation by Terry Pratchett**\n\nUnlikely friend s on a desert island forge a new nation while learning about their world.\ n\n**James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl**\n\nAn adventure with James and a few strange insects to a very large piece of fruit.\n\n(Remember to bring your own questions or observations to discuss with the members you s it with. Due to the nature of meeting at a pub\, we may be at separate tab les. Please consider supporting The Drake by buying a drink or a bite to e at!) LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022120Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/victoria-reading-club-meetup-group/events/31488 7183/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Drake Pub Book Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ash Grunwald DTSTART:20261221T023000Z DTEND:20261221T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T022050Z UID:10005208-1797795000-1797800400@vcm.bc.ca CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:This concert is in Alix Goolden Hall\, entrance at 900 Johnson Street. \nThis is a seated concert. \n\n\n\nAustralia’s premier bluesma n returns to Canada for the second year in a row! \n\nRenowned for his ele ctrifying live shows\, Ash Grunwald has inspired a generation to hit the r oad in an old van to ‘surf by day jam by night’. \n\nThe festival favo urite brings a high energy\, vibrant live show with stacks of guitars and foot stomping blues. Part troubadour\, part storyteller -Ash has been sell ing out shows all over the world! \n\nDon’t miss this chance to see live blues music at it’s finest! \n\nEnshrined by Australian folklore\, live on stage\, Grunwald rocks the house yet touches the soul\, serving a tsun ami of dance\, beats\, roots\, bass ‘n’ blues. He has supported legend s James Brown\, The BlackKeys\, Jack Johnson\, Xavier Rudd\, and Keith Urb an\, among numerous others\, and played sold out festivals across Europe\, Japan\, and North America. \n\nWith six Australian Top-50 albums to his c redit\, alongside five ARIA and four AIR Award Nominations\, two APRA Awar ds\, and gong for BestInternational Act at the LA Music Critic Awards in 2 014\, Grunwald is cast in bronze among Australia’s most successful blues musicians. \n\n\nVenue Accessibility\nThe 900 Johnson Street entrance is wheelchair accessible at street level. There’s a drop-off zone out front \, elevator access inside\, and several accessible washrooms\, including a gender-neutral washroom. \n\nFor priority seating or other accommodation s\, contact us in advance. \n\nFor full details\, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-y our-visit LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T022050Z LOCATION:Alix Goolden Performance Hall\, 900 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, B ritish Columbia\, V8V 3N4 URL:https://vcm.bc.ca/event/ash-grunwald/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Conservatory of Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://vcm.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eve Egoyan\, Piano DTSTART:20270124T213000Z DTEND:20270124T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260808T002232Z UID:10000474-1800801000-1800801000@wentworthvilla.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Piano Next: Extending the piano in response to the pianist’s touch. \nEve Egoyan‘s works for augmented and acoustic piano delve into the space between what a piano can do and what she has always wished it c ould do. At their core is the live acoustic sound of the piano\, but throu gh the delicate intervention of technology and recorded sounds\, Eve tests (and teases) the edges of that sound\, pushing it beyond the familiar\, t hrough the impossible\, and into the extraordinary. \n  \n\n  \nRecital Program\n \n\n\n\n In Stone\n    A Doubling\n    Ghosts B eneath my Fingertips ( for Viva)\n    “We are Stardust”\n \n\ n Eve Egoyan\n \n \n\n \n\n\n Eve Egoyan\n In Stone\n     A Doubling\n    Ghosts Beneath my Fingertips ( for Viva)\n     “We are Stardust”\n \n\n  \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n \nEve Egoy an is a celebrated Armenian-Canadian pianist born in Victoria. She has per formed as a soloist at major festivals across North America\, Europe\, Asi a\, and Australia\, including Other Minds (USA)\, Huddersfield (UK)\, Sydn ey Festival (Australia)\, Klangspuren (Austria)\, Kobe International Festi val (Japan)\, and Luminato\, Victoriaville\, and PuSh Festivals in Canada. Solo recitals have taken her to major Canadian venues such as Koerner Hal l\, George Weston Hall\, The Isabel\, Salle Bourgie\, and Domaine Forget\, and she has performed as soloist with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and the Vancouver CBC Orchestra among others. She has collaborated extensively with artists across theatre\, dance\, film\, and new media\, and has rele ased thirteen acclaimed solo discs\, many featuring works written expressl y for her. \nAs a composer\, Eve writes for augmented and acoustic piano\, exploring the space between what a piano can do and what she has always w ished it could. At its core is the live acoustic sound of the piano\, but through the delicate intervention of technology\, she pushes it beyond the familiar — through the impossible and into the extraordinary. \nShe’s widely broadcast on CBC Radio\, named one of Canada’s 25 top pianists o f all time by the CBC\, and inducted into the CBC Hall of Fame. Major awar ds include the Muriel Sherrin Award for music performance and Canada Counc il New Chapters funding for Solo for Duet. LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T002232Z LOCATION:Wentworth Villa\, 1156 Fort Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 3K8 URL:https://wentworthvilla.com/event/eve-egoyan/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Wentworth Villa X-SOURCE-URL:https://wentworthvilla.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Zodiac Trio DTSTART:20270228T213000Z DTEND:20270228T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260808T002232Z UID:10000480-1803825000-1803825000@wentworthvilla.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Ancestral Voices: Folk and Klezmer \nFounded in New York City in 2006 and shaped at the Paris Conservatory\, the Zodiac Trio is one of t oday’s foremost clarinet-violin-piano ensembles. They tour international ly\, performing masterworks\, hidden gems\, and over three dozen new commi ssions written for their distinctive instrumentation. \n  \n\n  \nProgra m TBA\n  \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n \nPraised for his “easy facility\, a vibrant tone” and “expressiveness and exuberance” by the New York Concert Review\, “masterful playing” by L’Orfeo (Mexico)\, “simply fabulous clarinetist” by Journal des Citoyens (Canada) and proclaimed as “an artist whose profound musicality is only matched by his sparkling technique” (Nice-Matin\, France)\, Russian/American clarinetist Kliment Krylovskiy has been enjoying an international concert career as member of the esteemed Zodiac Trio. Professor of Clarinet at the Conservatoire du C agnes sur Mer and Conservatoire du Vence in France. Mr. Krylovskiy is the Artistic of the Zodiac Music Academy & Festival. \nMr. Krylovskiy has ap peared as soloist with the Chamber Orchestra of the Springs\, the Universi ty of Central Florida Percussion ensemble in a premiere of “Night Wander ings” written for him\, the University of Nebraska Woodwind Ensemble\, h as been featured multiple times in the role of “Channan” (played by a clarinetist onstage) in Ofer ben Amots chamber opera “the Dubbyk.” \n As an orchestral player\, he often performs with the Cannes National Orche stra\, the Monte Carlo Philharmonic\, and the Toulon Opera\, amongst other s.\n  \n\n \nFinal student of Franco Gulli\, Vanessa Mollard has appeare d as soloist with the Gent Symphony Orchestra\, Geneva Philharmonic\, Mars eille Symphony Orchestra and the Monte-Carlo Symphony\, and has worked wit h Pierre Boulez\, Mstislav Rostropovich\, Kurt Mazur and Jean-Claude Casad esus. As a pioneer of new music\, Ms. Mollard has collaborated with renown ed composers Nicolas Bacri and Laurent Petigirard\, whose compositions she premiered. A recipient of the Princess Grace of Monaco Foundation sponsor ship\, she has studied with Olivier Charlier\, Patrice Fontanarosa\, Gerar d Jarry\, Roland Daugareil and Ivry Gitlis.\n  \n\n \nA versatile musici an\, Riko Higuma is a highly sought-after piano collaborator and a sensiti ve chamber musician\, performing with the world’s leading artists throug hout the United States\, Europe\, Russia and Japan. As a soloist\, she wa s a top-prize winner at the Jacob Flier International Piano Competition an d the Santa Fe International Piano Competition.​ \nMs.Higuma’s collabo rations on the recital and concert stage have included such distinguished artists as Aaron Rosand\, Albert Markov\, Neil Rosenshein\, Cho-Liang Lin\ , Alan Gilbert\, Steven Tanenbom\, Dora Schwarzberg\, Timothy Eddy\, Jeffr ey Solow\, Dmitri Sitkovetsky and Ray Chen\, among others. Appearances in music festivals include Lidal North at the Norwegian Opera House\, La Jol la Chamberfest\, New DOCTA festival in Argentina\, New Music On the Point in Vermont as a member of the American Modern Ensemble and the Summit Musi c Festival in New York\, where she performed a gala recital with the legen dary violinist Aaron Rosand. Since her engagement as the rehearsal pianist for the New York Philharmonic premier of Lera Auerbach’s violin concert o working with violinist Leonidas Kavakos in 2017\, she has continuously b een engaged by them working with top soloists and conductors of today. \ nMs.Higuma studied with Phillip Kawin at the Manhattan School of Music\, w here she is currently engaged as a staff pianist and vocal coach. LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T002232Z LOCATION:Wentworth Villa\, 1156 Fort Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 3K8 URL:https://wentworthvilla.com/event/zodiac-trio/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Wentworth Villa X-SOURCE-URL:https://wentworthvilla.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Daniel Adam Maltz\, fortepiano DTSTART:20270314T213000Z DTEND:20270314T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260808T002232Z UID:10000479-1805034600-1805034600@wentworthvilla.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:A program to mark 200 years since the death of Beethoven. Base d in Vienna\, Daniel Adam Maltz is the leading fortepianist of his generat ion. He tours widely with his instrument and is a specialist in Viennese C lassicism – especially the works of Haydn\, Mozart\, and Beethoven. \n  \n\n  \nRecital Program\n \n\n\n\n 7 Ländler\, WoO 11\n  \n 7 Bagatelles\, Op. 33\n    Andante grazioso quasi allegretto\ n    Scherzo – Allegro\n    Allegretto\n    Anda nte\n    Allegro ma non troppo\n    Allegretto quasi andan te\n    Presto\n  \n Sonata\, Op. 27 No. 2 ‘Moonlight ’\n    Adagio sostenuto\n    Allegretto – Trio\n    Presto agitato\n \n\n Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827)\n \n \n\n \n\n\n Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827)\n 7 Ländler \, WoO 11\n \n\n 7 Bagatelles\, Op. 33\n    Andante grazioso qu asi allegretto\n    Scherzo – Allegro\n    Allegretto\n    Andante\n    Allegro ma non troppo\n    Allegretto quasi andante\n    Presto\n \n\n Sonata\, Op. 27 No. 2 ‘Moonlight ’\n    Adagio sostenuto\n    Allegretto – Trio\n     Presto agitato\n \n\nIntermission\n \n\n\n\n Andante favori\, WoO 5 7\n  \n Sonata\, Op. 2 No. 3\n    Allegro con brio\n    Adagio\n    Scherzo. Allegro – Trio\n    Allegr o assai\n \n\n Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827)\n \n \n\n \ n\n\n Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827)\n Andante favori\, WoO 57 \n \n\n Sonata\, Op. 2 No. 3\n    Allegro con brio\n    A dagio\n    Scherzo. Allegro – Trio\n    Allegro assai\n \n \n  \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n \nDaniel Adam Maltz is a fortepianist base d in Vienna\, Austria. \nHe is the leading fortepianist of his generation\ , performing in 50+ cities per year as a sought-after soloist\, director\, and Lied accompanist. \nDaniel specializes in Viennese Classicism — esp ecially the works of Haydn\, Mozart\, and Beethoven — performed on the V iennese fortepianos of their time. \nCalled “the foremost performer in t he world of the fortepiano” (Aspen Daily News) and lauded as a “master of the instrument” (the WholeNote)\, critics say Maltz imbues “[Beeth oven’s] tenderness\, longing and frustration into the very notes” (Orl ando Sentinel)\, and “It was a privilege to hear an artist of this calib er” (The Antic Arts). LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T002232Z LOCATION:Wentworth Villa\, 1156 Fort Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 3K8 URL:https://wentworthvilla.com/event/daniel-adam-maltz-fortepiano/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Wentworth Villa X-SOURCE-URL:https://wentworthvilla.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Brahms Cello Sonatas DTSTART:20270516T213000Z DTEND:20270516T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T181036Z UID:10000475-1810477800-1810477800@wentworthvilla.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Making his Wentworth Villa debut\, Henry Shapard Henry Shapard (Co-Principal Cello\, London Philharmonic Orchestra\, UK) and esteemed Ca nadian pianist Jane Coop present the two Brahms sonatas for cello and pian o\, and Beethoven’s Sonata in C Major\, Op 102 No. 1.\n  \n\n  \nRecit al Program\n \n\n\nSonata in C Major\, Op.102 No. 1\n   Andante\n    Allegro vivace\n   Adagio\n   Allegro vivace\nSonata in e minor\, Op . 38\n   Allegretto quasi Menuetto\n   Allegro\nBeethoven (1770 – 1827)\n \n \n \n \n \nJohannes Brahms (1833 – 1897)\n\n\n \n\nBeeth oven (1770 – 1827)\nSonata in C Major\, Op.102 No. 1\n   Andante\n    Allegro vivace\n   Adagio\n   Allegro vivace\nJohannes Brahms (1 833 – 1897)\nSonata in e minor\, Op. 38\n   Allegretto quasi Menuetto \n   Allegro\n\nIntermission\n \n\n\nSonata in F Major\, Op.99\n   A llegro vivace\n   Adagio affettuoso\n   Allegro passionato\n   Al legro molto\nJohannes Brahms (1833 – 1897)\n\n\n \n\nJohannes Brahms (18 33 – 1897)\nSonata in F Major\, Op.99\n   Allegro vivace\n   Adagi o affettuoso\n   Allegro passionato\n   Allegro molto\n\n  \n\n \n \n\n\n\n  \n\n \nHenry Shapard is Co-Principal Cello of the London Philh armonic Orchestra\, a position he took up in July 2025. Prior to his seat in the LPO\, he served from 2020 as Principal Cello of the Vancouver Symph ony Orchestra. Highlights of his tenure in British Columbia included sever al performances as the featured soloist with the VSO\, most notably the St rauss Don Quixote under the baton of Leonard Slatkin.\nAs a cello section leader\, Henry is in demand around the world\, appearing in Guest Principa l roles with the LPO and the Queensland Symphony Orchestra as well as gues t Co-Principal with the Oslo Philharmonic.\nAs a concerto soloist\, Henry ’s recent engagements include the Vancouver\, Yale\, Prince George\, and Lima symphonies\, the PRISMA Festival Orchestra\, and Parlando (New York City). Notable chamber music collaborations include a long-term partnershi p with pianist Jane Coop.\nHenry was Professor of Cello at the Vancouver A cademy of Music from 2023–2025\, and maintains an ongoing relationship w ith the Academy. He has also been visiting faculty at the Australian Natio nal Academy of Music (ANAM)\, the National Youth Orchestra of the United S tates of America (NYO-USA)\, and given masterclasses at Yale and Oberlin\, among others.\nIn May 2020\, Henry graduated with distinction in History from Yale University\, where he received numerous university prizes. Durin g his time there\, he also studied cello with Ole Akahoshi and conducting with William Boughton\, whom he assisted at the Yale Symphony. In his last year as a Yale student\, he was also Principal Cello of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra\, appointed by the late Bramwell Tovey.\nRaised in Cleveland\, Ohio\, where he was an enthusiastic student of Richard Weiss\, Henry holds a deep commitment to stewardship\, frequently organizing work shops for incarcerated individuals in his home state.\n  \n\n \nPianist Jane Coop \, one of Canada’s most prominent and distinguished artists\, has toured extensively throughout North America\, Asia and Europe\, perfor ming in such major concert halls as Lincoln Center (Alice Tully)\, Wigmore Hall\, the Kennedy Center\, Roy Thomson Hall\, Salle Gaveau (Paris)\, the Singapore Cultural Center and the Bolshoi Hall of St. Petersburg\, Russia . She has been soloist with the principal orchestras of Canada\, as well a s the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra of London\, the Seattle and Portland Sy mphonies\, the Hong Kong and Honolulu Symphonies and the Radio Orchestras of Bavaria and Holland\, in some forty concerti.\nHer principal teachers w ere Alexandra Munn and Gladys Egbert in Calgary\, Anton Kuerti in Toronto and Leon Fleisher at the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore.\nMs. Coop has received international praise for her sixteen releases on the Skylark\, CB C and Centaur labels in solo\, chamber and concerto repertoire ranging fro m Bach to Barber and beyond (skylark-music.com)\, and her radio broadcasts have been heard in Britain\, Hong Kong\, Poland\, Holland\, Germany\, the USA and Canada.\nShe has been an invited jury member for international pi ano competitions in Calgary (Honens)\, Maryland (Kapell)\, Dublin\, Hilton Head\, Washington DC\, New York\, Indianapolis\, Dallas (Cliburn)\, Beiji ng\, and Salt Lake City (Bachauer). A regular artist/teacher at the Kneise l Hall Chamber Music Festival in Blue Hill\, Maine\, Coop performs with me mbers of the Juilliard Quartet and other eminent musicians.\nJane Coop was Professor of Piano and Chamber Music at the University of British Columbi a in Vancouver for over thirty years\, and now devotes herself full time t o performing. In 2012 she was appointed to the Order of Canada for her lif etime achievement and contribution to her country in the arts\, and to the Order of BC in 2019.\nMs. Coop is a Steinway Artist. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T181036Z LOCATION:Wentworth Villa\, 1156 Fort Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 3K8 URL:https://wentworthvilla.com/event/brahms-cello-sonatas/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Wentworth Villa X-SOURCE-URL:https://wentworthvilla.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Baroque Trio Sonatas for Spring DTSTART:20270530T213000Z DTEND:20270530T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260808T002232Z UID:10000478-1811687400-1811687400@wentworthvilla.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Harpsichordist extraordinaire\, Alexander Weimann\, is joined by violinists\, Chloe and Christi Meyers\, in a program of Baroque trio so natas from the 17th and 18th centuries. Music for a spring afternoon that will uplift\, inspire and delight you.\n  \n\n  \nProgram TBA\n  \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n \nChloe Meyers has been playing violin her whole life . She grew up playing in a string trio with her siblings and was frequentl y accompanied by her mother. That music was the second language in her ear ly years solidified her career choice early on until in university\, Chloe became fascinated by the sound of the period instruments\, and changed fr om a career of “modern” violin\, to “baroque specialist”\, an abou t-face in the world of music! \nChloe has played with many different ensem bles and orchestras all over Canada and the US and in many varied position s\, most often now as leader or concertmaster. She is concertmaster of the Pacific Baroque Orchestra in Vancouver\, the affiliate group of Early Mus ic Vancouver and principal\nsecond of the Seattle Bach Festival Orchestra in Seattle. \nChloe’s current passion is teaching – she is on faculty at both UBC and UVic\, and an integral part of the BOMP (Baroque Orchestra Mentorship Program) that exposes the next generation of players and singe rs to the art of early music performance practice.\n  \n\n \nThe interna tionally renowned keyboard artist Alexander Weimann has spent his life env eloped by the therapeutic power and beauty of making music. \nAlex grew up in Munich. At age three he became fascinated by the intense magic of the church organ. He started piano at six\, formal organ lessons at 12 and har psichord at university (along with theatre theory\, medieval Latin and jaz z piano.) \nToday he is in huge demand as a director\, soloist and chamber player\, traveling the world with leading North American and European ens embles. He is Artistic Director of the Pacific Baroque Orchestra in Vancou ver and has appeared on more than 100 recordings\, including the Juno-awar d-winning album “Prima Donna” with Karina Gauvin and Arion Baroque orc hestra. Alex offers master classes at European and North American universi ties and is on faculty at the University of British Columbia. \nMore than anything\, he loves to improvise – something\, he says\, humans do all t he time\, just by making conversation.\n  \n\n \nChristi Meyers is an ac complished modern and baroque violinist who has been an active part of Vic toria’s music scene since 2001. She was Assistant Concertmaster of the V ictoria Symphony for 24 years and continues to perform with Victoria Baroq ue\, Pacific Baroque Orchestra\, Seattle Bach Festival Orchestra\, Early M usic Vancouver\, and as the first violinist of the Odyssey String Quartet. \nChristi has toured internationally and played with artists from Yo-Yo M a to Pavarotti. A dedicatededucator\, she has been on faculty at UVic\, ma intains a small studio of young violinists\, and is the Artistic Director of the Esquimalt based chamber music series\, Township Classics. Seeking t o use her music skills more purposefully in her midlife\, she is currently in the midst of Music Therapy degree studies at Capilano University in No rth Vancouver. LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T002232Z LOCATION:Wentworth Villa\, 1156 Fort Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 3K8 URL:https://wentworthvilla.com/event/sonatas-for-spring/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Wentworth Villa X-SOURCE-URL:https://wentworthvilla.com/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR