Culture

Isobel Trigger locked and loaded

Dressed like a band ready to glam-rock the hell out of anyone within ear shot (special shout-out to guitarist to Brett Faulkner on his amazing ‘80s spandex exercise/headband combo), the…

Royal BC Museum achieves excellence with Living Languages

Almost a year after its addition to the Royal BC Museum (RBCM), Our Living Languages: First Peoples Voices in British Columbia has won the Excellence in Exhibition award from the…

Royal BC Museum hosts food festival

Burgers, jambalaya, pulled pork and tacos have come to roost in the Royal BC Museum’s rear courtyard until October for the Victoria Food Truck Festival. With six different food trucks…

Events: June

ART Buddhist Arts of Asia at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria If your understanding of Buddhism doesn’t go much further than the popular image of a smiling man with…

A brief chat with Agalloch’s Don Anderson

On June 19, Pacific Northwest metal group Agalloch will make their Victorian debut at the Victoria Event Centre. On the same day, guitarist Don Anderson will be hosting a talk,…

Alanna Mitchell brings scientific perspective to Intrepid Theatre

Science, journalism, activism, and theatre — there’s something for everyone in Alanna Mitchell’s one-woman show Sea Sick, which ran May 13–14 at Metro Studio. Mitchell’s self-written and produced monologue, based on her…

Macbeth brings a moody display of local talent

A crimson glow, flashes of lightning and scary shadows mark the eleventh century as actors travel back in time for Brian Richmond’s adaptation of the Scottish Play. Blue Bridge Theatre’s…

Viva la revolution!

Craft Beer Revolution’s second edition bigger, better, and pleasantly quaffable

Events: May 7–30

Art Free Play exhibit at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria If “please don’t touch the art” really leaves you chapped, the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria has got something…