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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - victoria-bc (family) 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: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: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: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: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: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: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 END:VCALENDAR