Events

Victoria staple FernFest cancelled for 2026

“Over time FernFest has grown into a very large and very expensive undertaking,” the statement reads. “Even for a dedicated organization like ours, we simply can’t do everything.”

Gender Empowerment Centre to host second annual FEM-EXPO from March 9–13 

“The existence of GEM is to be a strong, intersectional feminist voice on campus … our four core values are intersectional feminism, bodily autonomy, sex positivity, and collective liberation. And…

Six fantastic ‘sex and gender’ themed films from this year’s Victoria Film Festival

Of the many excellent films showcased at the Victoria Film Festival this year, these six stood out to our staff!

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…