Join expedition members Cam and Charles for an evening of adventure storytelling, sharing their two-week sea-kayaking journey along the wild west coast of Vancouver Island. The event includes a live presentation about the expedition, the screening of a short-film documenting the search of the coastal wolves, a photo exhibition and a silent auction.

Indie folk singer-songwriter Leith Ross brings their emotionally raw storytelling and viral hits like "We'll Never Have Sex" to life, blending vulnerable lyrics about queerness, love, and mental health with folk, alternative, and rock sounds.

Cancer Bats brings 17 years of hard-hitting heavy music to the stage, touring behind their latest album PSYCHIC JAILBREAK with the high-energy party metal anthems that earned them five JUNO nominations. Expect an intense show from one of the hardest-working bands in the game.

Hand-cut • Printed • Dyed A convergence of clothing designer and fashion, in one room! Find one of a kind pieces to add to your collection, with over 30 Artist and Designers from across the island and Vancouver. Explore a vast variety of shapes and textures to express your own unique style.

Watch singles navigate hilariously awkward first blind dates on stage while comedian Alex Forman "helps" from behind them, usually making things wonderfully worse. It's live dating chaos that everyone can enjoy, whether you're single or coupled up.

A hands-on workshop using guided art-making to explore burnout in your body and emotions, then build a personal recovery map you can actually use. No art experience needed—the creative process helps you reconnect with yourself and find what works for your recovery.

Browse local vendors, farmers, and makers while sipping cider and grabbing bites from Bicycle Pizza at this family and pet-friendly market day. Shop, eat, and discover what makes the community special

JEWELRY 101 MINI RETREAT ~ Make your own jewellery and craft the necklace and earrings (or bracelet) of your dreams! Whether you love big, bold pieces or delicate charm, both styles are connected by the same basic skills. In this introductory workshop, you'll learn to use essential jewellery materials and pliers for assembly and wire wrapping.

A weekend intensive exploring authentic communication and connection through experiential exercises, where you'll practice expressing your genuine present-moment experience and navigating relationships with radical honesty in a supportive group setting.

Learn Argentinian Tango in this 6-week progressive series designed for dancers who've completed beginner level 2 or need a refresher after years away. Classes run Fridays from 8-9pm, starting April 17th.

Come down to the gym on April 17th from 6PM to 830PM for BIPOC Climbing’s third ever meet-up event at Crag X. They will be giving away 2 tickets to the SICA MELLOW Film Tour at the event, so make sure to join the meet-up for a chance to win!

Join a community-centered yoga session supporting 75+ programs at the Victoria Native Friendship Centre, followed by food and a silent auction. All experience levels welcome—just bring your mat and water bottle.

An 8k run/walk that stops at five local breweries for beer samples before finishing with food and a pint at Craft Beer Market. Participants get beer samples along the route plus a tall can to take home.

Build strength, space, and ease in your hips through guided movement exploring extension, flexion, and rotation—perfect for improving everything from lunges to backbends.

Watch the Vikes battle the UBCOB Ravens at Wallace Field in an exciting afternoon rugby matchup.

Experience an unforgettable night of wrestling entertainment as Beaver Slam takes you on a wild journey through the highs and lows of the city of sin. Get ready for an evening of jaw-dropping action that'll leave you questioning reality

Join a 5k sunset shakeout run followed by a DJ patio party at Belleville Social, featuring Mike Shawski sharing his inspiring journey with spinal cord injury. Free entry, bring your friends and running shoes.

Join us for an evening of salsa, bachata, and social dancing with a beginner-friendly lesson to kick things off at 8pm. Whether you're new to Latin dance or a seasoned dancer, there's something for everyone at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre.

Explore yoga that honors the full spectrum of human experience—holding both joy and pain—while celebrating BIPOC bodies and identities through slow-flow vinyasa, breathwork, and meditation inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh and Octavia Butler.

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Drop in to explore art therapy through hands-on creative activities and learn how making art can support mental health and self-expression in a relaxed, no-pressure setting. Meet art therapist Hanna Verhagen, try different materials, and discover if this approach might be a good fit for you.

Travel through tea's ancient origins across China and Japan with guided tastings that connect you to specific moments in history, from Tang dynasty ceremonies to the legendary Tea Horse Road. This 90-minute storytelling experience pairs curated teas with the traditions that shaped them, making history something you can actually taste.

Join the 10th Annual YBN Charity Casino to support the Help Fill A Dream Foundation through a night of gaming and fundraising. All proceeds go toward making dreams come true for those in need.

There's nothing better than connecting over a good book and meaningful conversations! Our book clubs are designed to help you meet new people, build friendships and share perspectives in a welcoming space!💛 We've picked 3 amazing books to discuss this month! Saturday April 18 - 10 am: Hamnet (Exact location will be emailed to you a day before the event)

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Join the first-ever Quadra Village Yard Sale to sell your unwanted items or hunt for hidden treasures. Whether you're setting up a selling space or browsing for deals, there's something for everyone.

Celebrate everyday sustainability with live local music, a vendor village, activities for all ages, and food trucks at this family-friendly Earth Day gathering. Enjoy performances from Steph Macpherson, Long Gone Trio, Jesse Holth's poetry, and more throughout the afternoon.

Strangers are paired at random, and the two will have one hour to get to know each other, and see life from someone else's perspective. This platonic meeting is a chance to get to know a complete stranger - if only for one hour. Everyone is welcome. Please arrive promptly before 2:15pm as pairs will be matched quickly, allowing conversations to begin by ASAP.

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Watch award-winning environmental films "Water is Love" and "A Plastic Wave" while supporting the Friends of Bowker Creek's 1000 Rain Gardens Project. Enjoy eco-friendly snacks, silent auction items, and prize draws between screenings.

Sip champagne, sample decadent cakes, and explore Vancouver Island's top wedding vendors at the historic Hatley Castle while supporting BC Children's Hospital Foundation. Wander the gardens, take a dance class, mingle with peacocks, and enjoy ocean-view martinis.

A grassroots bottle drive in Greater Victoria that transforms your refundable containers into direct aid for families in Gaza, providing food and essentials during crisis. Every bottle returned makes a tangible difference.

This April, Sidney has something hazy to look forward to with the upcoming 420 Haze Fest. This event promises to deliver a unique experience celebrating hazy beers. The fest will showcase a curated selection of hazy beers from several notable breweries, including hazy heavy hitters like: Changing Colours, Brewing Project, Field House Brewing, Four Winds Brewing, Backcountry Brewing

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Browse sculptural works from 30 Vancouver Island artists at this free 3-day show and sale featuring demonstrations, presentations, and inspiring 3D art in a stunning waterfront pavilion.

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Camosun College's Visual Arts graduating class showcases two years of studio work across painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, video, animation, film, and performance. Catch the exhibition April 17-26 at 955 Wharf Street, with an opening reception April 16.

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Paint along with Bob Ross at this youth art night where kids ages 9-14 can follow a tutorial and create their own masterpiece. All materials provided, and drop-ins are welcome.

Create your own mini garden ecosystem in a glass container and decorate it with whimsical fairies, gnomes, and tiny mushrooms. You'll leave with a completed terrarium plus care tips to keep your plants thriving.

Brandi Bird reads from Pitiful, a bold poetry collection exploring sexuality, eating disorders, and surveillance through unflinching verse, while Leanne Dunic shares from Salt Rich, a tender portrait of Yugoslav immigrants building a new life in their adopted homeland.

Local volunteers help North Saanich residents fix broken household items like lamps, small appliances, clothes, bikes, furniture, and toys for free. The Repair Café provides hands-on guidance from skilled "Fixers" who share their knowledge in a collaborative environment.

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Get hands-on with Brother's creative tools—sublimation printer, fabric printer, and ScanNCut—while making 5 craft projects to take home. Learn new techniques perfect for sewists, quilters, and makers of all levels.

Studio For Actors is hosting a free on-camera workshop covering industry basics and self-tape audition techniques. Choose between a 12:30-2pm or 2:30-4pm session on April 18th.

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Hand-build your own fern-imprinted ceramic garden pot or vase across two sessions—sculpt and shape in the first class, then add color and detail in the second before your piece gets its final glaze firing.

Explore over 100 studios and 5 galleries across two locations in downtown Victoria, featuring new exhibitions, live music, interactive art, and performance pieces. Both venues are fully accessible with pay-what-you-can admission.

Explore over 100 open studios and 5 galleries across two downtown locations, featuring local artists showcasing their work and creative spaces. This self-guided crawl is fully accessible with entry by donation.

Meet author Garth Mullins for a book signing of "Crackdown: Surviving and Resisting the War on Drugs," an intimate portrait of his relationship with opioids and a call to reimagine how we approach drug use. The signing follows a reading and Q&A at the Victoria Art Council Gallery.

Meet Victoria's artists and fellow art lovers at this monthly gathering featuring rotating spotlights on local talent, live acoustic music, and open jam sessions. A cozy downtown spot where creativity flows and community connections happen naturally.

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Join a ceremonial walk carrying the Community Elements Chest from the Legislative Assembly to Open Space, followed by an opening reception for an exhibition documenting a four-year journey following wild salmon and honoring Indigenous healing through art and culture.

Join fellow fibre enthusiasts for a relaxed evening of knitting, crochet, and casual conversation. Bring your current project and connect with other makers in a welcoming, creative space.

Learn to make stunning botanical prints using fresh spring plants, then bind your creations into handmade art books over two Sunday sessions at Cedar Hill Recreation Centre.

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Explore black and white artmaking through Chinese ink paintings, Dürer-inspired wearable buttons, and texture-focused collages while enjoying guided family tours of the gallery's collections. A hands-on creative day where families learn multiple art techniques inspired by featured exhibitions.

Are you ready for spring and ready to sparkle?? Join us for a bedazzling workshop on April 19th from 6PM to 8:30PM to fulfill all your glittery dreams at 1923 Fernwood Road in the Little Gladstone Studio. All materials included (gems, rhinestones, glue, and hot bedazzling supplies for bedazzling clothing).

Two sci-fi musicals explore what it means to be "normal" – one following humans discovering the mundane truth about alien life, the other tracking robots protecting humanity's last hope while hurtling toward a quarantine zone.

Seize the Day! A Tony-award winning score to sweep you up in the dramatic fight for what’s fair – based on the strike of 1899 by the child labourers of New York, led by those selling the papers for the rich and powerful. Scrappy, snappy, and full of rousing calls to action his musical sensation will have you wanting to “stare down the odds and seize the day”.

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Watch Victoria's top improvisers battle it out in fast-paced comedy competitions where you decide who wins. Expect quick wit, spontaneous scenes, and plenty of laughs as teams compete for your votes.

Based on the 1899 newsboys' strike, this high-energy musical follows scrappy young newspaper sellers fighting against New York's powerful elite with show-stopping choreography and a Tony-winning score by Alan Menken.

Get ready for live improv comedy at The Mint featuring Victoria's best performers, with exclusive happy hour deals to keep the good times rolling.

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Kids join Corky on a time-traveling musical adventure where she accidentally triggers a magical spell and meets legendary composers like Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven while trying to find her way back home.

Experience powerful monologues and scenes showcasing Shakespeare's most compelling female characters, performed by a talented ensemble cast. This free readers' theatre production brings the Bard's women to life through dramatic readings and intimate performances.

A sultry evening of burlesque, drag, and dance performances at Phillips Brewing featuring local talent. Expect high-energy acts that blend sensuality with showmanship.

Audience members play Cards Against Humanity while improvisers bring the most outrageous card combinations to life on stage in this adults-only comedy show. Expect inappropriate humor, quick wit, and perfectly timed chaos.

Broadway hits come alive as PACE Performing Arts Academy performs classic and contemporary musical numbers from Tony Award-winning shows. Experience the best of musical theater in one spectacular showcase.

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Every Saturday, catch top-tier comics from Canada and beyond taking the stage. Shows run at two times: early show at 6:30pm and late show at 9:30pm.

Introducing - "Songwriter Sessions". A new series of intimate acoustic shows—hosted by songwriters, for songwriters. We’re creating a space right here in Victoria for artists to share not just their music, but the stories and meaning behind every lyric. Featuring: Blair Coyle · Mikayla Menzies · Diana Rose · Long Cool Cowgirl

Landscape architect Benji Eisenberg shares how snorkelers and freedivers can help document climate change and protect BC's coastline, plus tips on the best local snorkeling spots and underwater photography. Includes free prize draws and a chance to connect with fellow ocean enthusiasts afterward.

Learn to identify birds through their calls and songs, then practice mindful listening and observation techniques during a slow walk through Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary, discovering what bird behavior reveals about their surroundings.

Learn 7-minute biological protocols to release limiting beliefs and trauma by working directly with your nervous system—moving beyond traditional mindset approaches to access natural states of healing and empowerment.

Learn to grow vegetables, fruits, and flowers in containers with expert guidance on choosing the right pots, soil, and varieties for a thriving balcony or patio garden. Master container gardening techniques that make fresh, homegrown produce accessible even without traditional garden space

Learn to identify 20 plants suited to Victoria's climate each month through classroom instruction and hands-on garden walks. Perfect for new gardeners or anyone wanting to expand their local plant knowledge.

Learn practical tools to speak up for yourself in relationships, work, and everyday situations. Practice grounding techniques and assertive communication in a safe, supportive environment where it's okay to mess up.

Learn how to create a beautiful, fire-resistant garden through hands-on guidance on plant selection, landscaping choices, and maintenance strategies that protect your home. You'll discover practical ways to reduce wildfire risk while keeping your yard attractive and climate-adapted.

Explore creative mindfulness through art-making, music, gentle movement, and nature connection in these two-hour workshops designed to ease eco-anxiety and build hope. Each session offers guided relaxation, journaling, and circle sharing, plus an optional nature walk through the gardens.

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Are you ready to harness the power and manifest to your heart’s desire and make your vision to reality? ✨ discover the art of crafting spell jars , white magic, candle spells, Vedic remedies, mantras , manifestation techniques, spell jar recipes , rituals , tools & more to attract abundance in all areas of life

Learn the fundamentals of UCB-style improv comedy through games, exercises, and scene work that'll help you find the funny in every situation. This 6-week beginner course wraps up with an optional student showcase.

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Get hands-on with the new Magic: The Gathering Secrets of Strixhaven set in this prerelease tournament where you'll choose your college, build a sealed deck, and battle through three rounds. Prizes include play boosters based on your wins, with all skill levels welcome.

A scale model competition and display featuring everything from airplanes and tanks to Gundams and Warhammer figures, welcoming builders of all ages and skill levels. Entry fees are $10 for up to 5 models (just $2 for kids 15 and under), with admission by donation.

Discover the new Strixhaven set at this prerelease event where you'll crack fresh packs, build a deck, and compete for prizes based on your wins. Entry includes a prerelease kit plus early access to buy sealed product before public release.

Try your hand at lawn bowling with coaches and equipment ready to help you get started — no experience needed, just flat-soled shoes and a sense of fun. Coffee and tea included.

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Trade Pokémon cards with guidance from experienced Professors who'll help facilitate fair swaps, answer questions, and ensure younger collectors have a positive, respectful trading experience.

Meet potential matches through face-to-face speed dating at Swans Pub, featuring icebreaker games, 5-minute rotation conversations, and a unique note exchange where you can share contact info with people who caught your interest.

Join facilitators Michelle Clement and Kirsten Hammond for an open, compassionate conversation about loss in all its forms—from loved ones to relationships, jobs, or life changes. Gather over tea and sweets in a safe space where you can share, listen, or simply sit in silence as gentle mindfulness practices help honor grief as a natural process.

Experience multidimensional energy work, sacred songs, and plant medicine ceremonies with sunflower and cedar under the New Moon in Aries. Connect with Source energy through activations and light codes in this intimate gathering designed to help you align with your highest potential.

Experience a guided journey through dynamic flow, yin yoga, and yoga nidra accompanied by live electronic soundscapes, binaural beats, and visceral vibrations designed to reset your nervous system. This 90-minute practice blends movement with immersive sound to create a portal into deep stillness and sensory awareness.

Experience an energizing spring celebration blending flowing movement, musical mantras, meditation, and connective rituals designed to detoxify and revive. Leave feeling renewed and ready to embrace the season's possibilities.

A year-long daily somatic practice revealed the powerful connection between mind and body, resulting in transformative changes. Hans Anderssen shares the simple routine that made all the difference.

See rare alpine, woodland, and bog plants displayed in creative arrangements and compete in one of North America's few judged alpine shows. Shop an exceptional selection of hard-to-find alpine plants you won't see elsewhere.