Culture

William Head on Stage explores family and memory in ‘Baile de la Familia’

“I think it’s because it’s a really basic need that we all have to be seen and to be heard,” said Williams on the impact of WHoS. “Most of these…

Don’t miss Victoria’s upcoming Art Battle

He hopes to foster an inclusive, daring, and joyful atmosphere — complete with costume changes, commentary, and answers to audience art questions. Jasman takes hosting seriously, seeing it as a…

Agriculture’s ‘The Spiritual Sound’ is a big, cinematic example of how beautiful metal can be

Agriculture’s music suggests even the most grim, aggressive, fantastical sounding genres have room for interpersonal joy. 

Offbeat: CFUV shares top September albums

Ada Lea, Mac DeMarco, Kaytranada, pseudo-antigone, and palace oaks counted among CFUV's top charting artists in September.

Phoenix theatre’s opening show doesn’t stick the landing

It’s hard not to admire The Salty Scent of Home’s ambitions in conveying the immigrant experience, but in terms of conveying these powerful stories and experiences through the medium of…

UVic alumnus’ new play ‘​Tiresias’ sets the stage for Trans voices

Bechtold emphasizes the importance of trans stories being written by trans people. “It’s important for trans people to tell trans stories, because then they’re more nuanced. They create stronger validation…

Local musicians reviving old tradition with fiddle dances

Many of the band members grew up attending dances as children and have been learning this music since they were young. Now, it only feels natural for it to be…

Victoria Anarchist Bookfair turned 20 this year

The twentieth anniversary highlighted the fair’s enduring role in Victoria’s cultural and political landscape. Rather than hinging on a single event or keynote, its significance lies in the sustained engagement…

‘Bad Luck Pearl’ is a massive multi-instrumentalist foray into self and reflection

“She understood what the songs were supposed to be,” said Sorenson. “She instantly was able to improvise over them very fluidly."