Events

Northern BC wildfire documentary ‘The Fire in Our Hearts’ comes to Cinecenta next week

“The problem really is policies that no longer reflect the current [state of] climate change, but also policies that are so outdated that they don’t reflect what smaller communities can…

Local bands Thistle and Two Rats Loving sell out Coda for album launch show

Those interested in seeing Thistle perform may have to wait, as the band is taking a step back to work on larger projects and prepare for an upcoming tour. 

Annual Latin American & Spanish Film Week a great success

“The event has evolved,” said Professor Dan Russek. “ This year [we did] something that we’ve never done…. a film conversation.”

The meating talks liminal jazz, music access, and why they love playing in the CARSA parkade

“I remember trying out a bunch of parkades in Victoria, and then I eventually came across P-zero,” Micu said, “the sound in there is insane.”

The 2026 SALT New Music Festival explores proximity through contemporary music

It’s a lively sort of form of exchange,” Csaba explained, “so that the rigid divide between stage and audience disappears, and there is a true sense of community.” 

An insider’s guide to UVic’s Campus Kickoff 2026

The UVSS’ annual Campus Kickoff (CKO) is back, taking place from Tuesday, Sept. 8 to Friday, Sept. 11 with events you don’t want to miss.

In a year of festival cancellations, the Victoria Summer Music Festival celebrates 30th anniversary

“We’re a firm believer that [festivals] are a very important source of bringing people together,” he said. “The feedback we get is just heartwarming…. People that love [classical] music can…

VicFits brought the HEAT at second annual fashion show

Originally an anonymous venture, Gabrielle Elhav’s brainchild VicFits has upended Victoria’s fashion scene, capturing the city's most unique outfits one street photograph at a time.

Your guide to celebrating Pride in Victoria

If you don’t want Pride to end, here are some great events to keep celebrating the 2SLGBTQ+ community in Victoria with all summer long.

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