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The festival has been an end-of-summer staple in Victoria for 18 years.
Books
“I just found him to be a really interesting, thoughtful, knowledgeable musician, and I was a Soundgarden fan, going back to the mid-80s, basically from their first appearance on vinyl.”
Arts
“Victoria’s creative community is on the brink of a devastating loss," says Logan Ford, executive director of the Vancouver Island Visual Arts Society.
Music
Major structural repairs are needed, but Arts on View Society says much of the club's iconic features have been saved
Arts
Visitors will be able to spot cats peering through windows, lounging in their yards, or doing cat things on their own cat time.
Sports
Events such as the Pickleball Festival and the Sooke Paddle Battle are examples of a sport gone mad: Suddenly, everyone’s playing pickleball.
News
You can catch free pop-up concerts on the steps of the legislature and on the lower causeway of the Inner Harbour.
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The jazz club, housed in a city-owned building, will be ending its lease May 1.
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Whether you're drawn to the dance floor, the concert hall, or a cozy seat at a local venue with a drink in hand, March in Victoria makes it easy to say yes to something new.
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There's lots to do this Family Day long weekend, from free swims and skates to dance parties and art projects.
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There's plenty to do in Victoria this month, from Family Day and Valentine's Day to the VI Whisky Festival and Baroque Festival.
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Craft workshops, live performances, and the return of the Snowed In Comedy Tour are all happening this month.
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Debs Howard appears in the latest film from Lynne Ramsay
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The Nutcracker ballet, Sloan, Snotty Nose Rez Kids, and more will be in town this month.
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The city is in talks with Concert Properties, the Y facility’s owner, to operate the pool, providing a five-year stopgap as a replacement for the Crystal Pool.
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The latest collection from Stephanie Mould's brand, Smouldy, will hit the runway on Sunday.
Features
From trapeze and aerial dancing to juggling and handstands, Islanders are finding a new creative outlet.
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Novelist Jean Paetkau says women should recognize the symptoms and share them with their doctors.
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Whether you're looking for family-friendly outdoor activities, live music, or unique cultural experiences, August delivers something for everyone.
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Check out the lion dances, calligraphy, fortune telling, Chinese opera, and more at this annual festival.
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If both theatres were to close, it would leave the IMAX in the Royal BC Museum as the lone theatre screening major releases, and Silver City at Tillicum the closest multiplex cinema.
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From Mother's Day celebrations to live music and spring fairs, there's something for everyone in the city this May.
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Cow paintings, Easter bunny visits, grilled cheeses, Taylor Swift tributes, trivia, Filipino culture, cocktails, and much more!
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“So rather than when a club closes down at 2am and you have 600 people pour out onto the street and they just kind of mill about, the late-night venues are actually intended to give them something to do." Coun. Matt Dell.
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