Events

Drag in Victoria is more than a show

The realization, that drag did not have to reinforce the binary, opened a door. Within months, Simmons was experimenting with the art form.

How to celebrate Black History Month in Victoria this February

From cemetery tours and museum exhibits to keynote speeches and panel discussions, here are seven events to learn more about Black history this month!

Students of Colour Collective to host their second Global Village event next month

Overlapping will be the “Global Kitchen,” a free food fair in the SUB Upper Lounge from 12 to 3 p.m., where student chefs will prepare dishes from their cultures and…

Victoria Academy of Ballet brings an energetic warmth to the cold of winter

“I think, ideally, there’s often a sense that ballet is effeminate, but … there’s so many factors that contribute to a ballet dancer, or a performer,” said Pronger “Yes, there’s…

Victoria Poetry Project celebrates 20 years

Headlining the event is previous Poet Laureate Emeritus of Calgary, Sheri-D Wilson, who inspired the creation of Tongues of Fire.

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…

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…