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OUTstages makes a spectacular debut
The poster for OUTstages draws the eye with a gorgeous headshot of a drag queen in pink lipstick and pearls. I was intrigued by the festival’s tagline, “Victoria’s first queer…Ska Fest Recap: Keith & Tex, The Slackers, and Morgan Heritage
July 1 marked the start of Victoria’s 16th annual Ska and Reggae Festival, a five-day rotation of solo acts, bands, DJs, collectives and artwork showcased at Ships Point by day…Ska Fest Recap: My weekend at Ska Fest
To say I that was impressed by Victoria’s 2015 Reggae & Ska Festival would be an understatement. In my first experience of this event I was fortunate enough to attend…Events: July 2–August 5
ART Jock Macdonald: Evolving Form I wouldn’t consider myself the artsy type, but I know what I like. And I like what I’ve seen of Jock Macdonald. He’s considered a…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 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,…Our Digital Print Issue
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