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X-WR-CALNAME:Victoria · Wednesday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Voices of Earth\, Animism Literacy with Janet Marley DTSTART:20260908T163000Z DTEND:20260929T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T001023Z 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:20260916T001023Z URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/voices-of-earth-animism-literacy-wi th-janet-marley/2026-09-08/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_cam paign=victoria-bc 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/?utm_source= caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=victoria-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:Creatively United Community X-SOURCE-URL:https://creativelyunited.org/pair-up-directory END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wendy Duffield at ArtSea Gallery DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260925 DTSTAMP:20260914T062507Z UID:10001663-1789689600-1790294399@www.exploresidney.ca CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:ArtSea Community Arts Council invites residents and visitors t o experience the work of Wendy Duffield at ArtSea Gallery from September 1 8 to 24\, 2026. Open daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM\, this solo exhibition showcases Wendy’s distinctive mixed media artwork inspired by mementos\ , ephemera\, and found objects. Visitors can discover imaginative pieces t hat blend storytelling\, craftsmanship\, and artistic expression in a welc oming gallery setting. \nWhether you are an art enthusiast or simply looki ng for inspiration\, this exhibition offers an opportunity to experience t he work of an accomplished local artist whose creations celebrate history\ , memory\, and creativity. \nAbout Wendy Duffield\nWendy Duffield is a mix ed media artist who creates jewellery\, collage\, wearable books\, sculptu res\, and decorative objects. She draws inspiration from vintage papers\, found objects\, and everyday treasures. After earning a Bachelor of Fine A rts from the University of Alberta\, she studied jewellery making and silv ersmithing in Australia. Later\, she returned to Vancouver Island\, where she continues to create and teach art. \nHer work transforms ordinary mate rials into meaningful pieces. As a result\, each artwork tells a unique st ory. Visitors can also discover thoughtful details\, rich textures\, and i maginative compositions throughout the exhibition. \nExhibition Activities \nVisitors can explore Wendy Duffield’s collection of original mixed med ia artwork throughout the exhibition. In addition\, they can discover how found objects\, collage\, and handcrafted elements come together to create distinctive works of art. \nAfter visiting the gallery\, guests can enjoy Tulista Park or stroll along Sidney’s waterfront. They can also browse local shops or stop at one of Sidney’s cafés and restaurants. Therefore \, this exhibition is a wonderful addition to a day spent exploring Sidney ’s vibrant arts community. \nEvent Information\nDates: September 18 to 2 4\, 2026 \nHours: Daily\, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM \nLocation: ArtSea Gallery i n Tulista Park9565 Fifth StreetSidney\, BC \nArtist: Wendy Duffield \nAdmi ssion: Free \nFor more information about the exhibition and the featured a rtist\, visit the ArtSea Community Arts Council website. \nRelated Links\n ArtSea Community Arts Council:https://artsea.ca/ \nArtist Website:https:// www.wduffieldart.com/ \nEvents in Sidney:https://www.exploresidney.ca/even ts/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T062507Z LOCATION:ArtSea Gallery\, 9565 Fifth Street\, Sidney\, BC\, V8L 2W5\, Cana da URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/wendy-duffield-at-artsea-gallery/?u tm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=victoria-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:Explore Sidney X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/getting-around-sidney-bc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall GoByBike Week DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926 DTSTAMP:20260916T001023Z UID:10011612-1789776000-1790380799@creativelyunited.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars\, Fall GoByBike Week is coming September 1 9-25! \nWe’re changing things up a little: 7 days\, 7 Celebration Statio ns\, one every day. \nWe’re still putting the final touches on our exact locations\, but we can already tell you that we’ll be popping up around : \nVic West\, Sidney\, View Royal\, Oak Bay\, UVic\, Victoria and Saanich . \nAnd this time\, we’re starting early! Our Celebration Stations will be open throughout the morning\, giving you plenty of time to stop by on your way to work\, school\, or wherever your bike takes you. \nFull schedu le and locations coming soon! LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T001023Z URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/fall-gobybike-week/?utm_source=cald iscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=victoria-bc 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:20260923 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260924 DTSTAMP:20260918T061143Z UID:10011377-1790121600-1790207999@creativelyunited.org CATEGORIES:community 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:20260918T061143Z URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/uvics-politics-policy-and-climate-a ction-micro-certificate/2026-09-23/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics &utm_campaign=victoria-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:Creatively United Community X-SOURCE-URL:https://creativelyunited.org/pair-up-directory END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:REPRISE - Lens Based Art at the Gage Gallery DTSTART:20260923T180000Z DTEND:20260924T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260907T003046Z UID:10052189-1790161200-1790182800@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:20260907T003046Z 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/2026-09-23/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campa ign=victoria-bc 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:20260923T200000Z DTEND:20260923T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260907T003046Z UID:10044022-1790193600-1790193600@events.downtownvictoria.ca CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Come win fun prizes! \nFirst ball called at 8pm LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T003046Z LOCATION:The Vicious Poodle\, 726 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1N1 URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/drag-bingo/2026-09-23/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=victoria-bc 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:Play Pool and Maybe Happy Hour DTSTART:20260923T210000Z DTEND:20260923T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T002931Z UID:event_316437119@meetup.com CATEGORIES:drink DESCRIPTION:Rack ‘Em - Billiards and More\n**Play pool for 90 minutes.** **Maybe happy hour afterwards if there is any interest.** LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T002931Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/rack-em/events/316437119/?utm_source=caldiscove ry&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=victoria-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:Rack ‘Em - Billiards and More 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/?utm_source=cald iscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=victoria-bc 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/?utm_ source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=victoria-bc 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/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=victoria-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:Casual Chess Meetup at The Outpost END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sing Together - WEDNESDAY - 6:30-7:30pm at McMinn Park! DTSTART:20260924T013000Z DTEND:20260924T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T064539Z UID:event_316591909@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:20260917T064539Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/sing-together-victoria/events/316591909/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=victoria-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:Sing Together - Victoria 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/?utm_source=caldisc overy&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=victoria-bc 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/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=victoria-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:Drink & Draw Social Club Victoria\, BC END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR