Three Victoria collectives—Public Assembly, Rush2theFloor, and LampPost—are throwing a free daytime dance party at Ship Point with local DJs, food trucks, and drinks from Victoria Beer Society, Vagabond Pies, and other local vendors.

A red carpet VR premiere with a photo backdrop, costume contest, limited edition bandanas and an in-game scavenger hunt for prizes. Vault from 5-11 PM at Infusion Play, using the code 'ABYSSVAULT'.

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Experience a blindfolded connection event where you'll engage in conversations and activities with others while your visual sense is removed, heightening your other senses and creating deeper human connections. Rotate through one-on-one interactions with everyone in the room, exploring authentic communication through voluntary touch exercises and embodied activities

Follow Pete the Marmot through the full whisky-making journey—from raw barley and peat smoke to barrel room tastings and a guided flight of Macaloney's signature spirits. This hands-on experience includes three whisky tastings, a mystery cask game, a complimentary pint, and a take-home glass.

Spend 90 minutes in a cozy downtown art studio exploring simple creative techniques like collage and mark-making through guided prompts designed for self-reflection. You'll take home your own art journal and learn tools to continue the practice—no experience needed, just show up as you are.

Catch Stacey and the entire CREAM crew for the best market happening this weekend!

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A high-energy afternoon where you'll taste curated natural and low-intervention wines from small producers across Canada and beyond, meeting the people behind the bottles in a lively, social atmosphere.

Learn the science behind effective strength training through accessible lectures, practical worksheets, and hands-on movement work. This first workshop in a three-part series covers bone health, muscle building fundamentals, and essential movement patterns for training with purpose.

Watch sailboats launch into the Swiftsure Race from Clover Point's shoreline at 9am, with pancake breakfast, live commentary, and yacht club info booths on-site. Parking is limited, so bike or take transit to catch the action

Learn traditional cold process soap making using locally sourced botanicals and oils, then enjoy a communal lunch and guided forest foraging walk at Sea Cider Farm. You'll create 8 handcrafted bars to take home while connecting with fellow makers in a beautiful orchard setting

Yin/yang yoga starts by building a little heat and energy in the body and ends with a cooling, yin sequence designed to lengthen fascia and soothe muscles. This practice is perfect to shake off the work week and prepare the body for whatever fun stuff you want to get up to on the weekend. All levels welcome. All bodies welcome.

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Join a community fun run (5km or 10km) where 100% of registration fees support RAVEN's Mowachaht-Muchalaht First Nation campaign, with sponsors covering your race shirt, stickers, and snacks.

Join early risers for a 5K run through Dallas starting at the Mile 0 sign, followed by an optional cold plunge. All fitness levels welcome, and May 2nd event shirts available for $15.

Experience the global VR premiere of Abyss: Vault with red carpet treatment, costume contests, and an in-game scavenger hunt where top squads can get their names immortalized in the game forever. Dress up with your crew, grab limited edition bandanas, and compete locally and globally for prizes during this one-weekend-only launch event.

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Test your ACOTAR knowledge at this fantasy-themed trivia bingo night featuring cosplay, professional photos, a vendor market, prizes, and crafts. Enjoy cider, pizza, and dress up as your favorite character from the series.

Learn and play Riichi Mahjong, the strategic Japanese variant that takes the classic tile game to the next level. Some mahjong experience recommended, but beginners can start with the social events first.

View charity-inspired sculptures at Gage Gallery throughout May, with 25% of each purchase supporting one of nine local organizations. The month features free events including artist receptions, film screenings, talks with Indigenous elders, and hands-on activities from horseshoe painting to dog art sessions.

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Trash and Treasure host an interactive theatrical experience at a transfer station featuring live game shows, sustainability lessons, and parody karaoke songs that explore what happens to waste and how we value each other. Watch recycling come to life through performance while learning about environmental care in this playful, educational show.

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A local coalition of sustainability organizations hosts the premiere of Victoria filmmaker Morgan Tams' debut documentary Green Valley, exploring what it truly means to be the Garden City.

Create your own mini ecosystem in this hands-on terrarium workshop where you'll design and plant a living arrangement in your glass vessel (up to 6" diameter). Learn planting techniques and care tips to keep your creation thriving at home.

Learn the art of wood burning by creating a custom key rack with pyrography techniques, from surface prep to finishing touches.

Step into an authentically restored 1860s Victorian home where period rooms showcase life when the Roscoe family lived here, complete with heritage gardens and a vintage gift shop housed in the garden. Tours run Saturdays at 2PM with knowledgeable volunteers guiding you through drawing rooms, bedrooms, and Victoria's earliest residential history

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Learn how to transform leaves into stunning eco prints on upcycled fabric using a steam and bundle method—you'll create two unique pieces that capture nature's imprint.

Bring your pup to the Bastion Square courtyard for an afternoon of games and paw painting art. All proceeds support Broken Promises Rescue through Tanya Bub's "Wild Art for the Big of Heart" exhibition.

A chance to check out public art installations while connecting with your neighbors at the Compost Education Centre.

Meet the author of "The World Beyond the Redbud Tree" for a book signing and conversation about the novel. Get your copy signed and hear the story behind the story.

Artist Valerie Salez guides you through a hands-on grief tending workshop using charcoal, ash, wax, ink, and collage to create your unique grief imprint. This three-hour somatic movement session offers a safe, creative space to process emotions through material exploration.

Experience Brahms’ powerful Requiem alongside the world premiere of Iman Habibi’s Marble of the West, performed by a 150-voice choir, orchestra, and Victoria Symphony musicians this Sunday.

Learn to weave a beautiful willow tension tray from scratch, starting with tips on growing and harvesting your own willow, then creating a functional centerpiece perfect for serving food or drying herbs.

Kids ages 6-14 learn real woodworking skills using proper tools like chisels, hand planes, and saws. Students work at their own pace, tackling increasingly challenging projects that build confidence, focus, and craftsmanship.

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A debut documentary filmed over two years follows residents of an off-grid BC community as they build homes, grow food, and create a self-sustaining life together. The screening includes native plant giveaways, community displays, and a raffle, with proceeds supporting the Victoria Compost Education Centre.

Learn hands-on darning techniques to repair your favorite socks, sweaters, and other worn items while keeping them out of landfills. Bring your holey items and basic supplies—expert darners will guide you through the process, no experience needed.

Learn hands-on food preservation techniques including dehydrating, fermenting, canning, and cold storage to make your garden harvest last through winter. You'll chop veggies for solar drying and sample fermented treats while mastering the basics of each preservation method

Learn about 20 climate-appropriate plants each month through classroom instruction and hands-on garden walks at HCP. Perfect for new gardeners or anyone looking to expand their knowledge of what thrives in Victoria's growing conditions.

Learn to grow abundant veggies, fruits, and flowers in containers with expert guidance on choosing the right pots, soil, and varieties perfect for small-space gardening. This hands-on workshop covers everything from nutrient management to selecting plants that thrive in containers

Trace tea's journey from ancient China through colonial trade wars, opium smuggling, and the Boston Tea Party while tasting teas from the regions that shaped history. This 90-minute guided experience at Island Elixir Tea combines storytelling with curated tastings that bring centuries of rivalry and revolution to life in your cup.

Celebrate the launch of "No One in Their Right Mind" at Victoria's historic Guild space with signed books, bubbly, grazing boards, and good vibes while supporting the Victoria Women's Transition House.

Learn open weave twining techniques to create a round storage basket and versatile wall pouch using colorful dyed rattan vine. You'll explore organic shapes and creative possibilities while crafting functional pieces perfect for your home.

Learn the essentials of slow dancing in this 3-week beginner-friendly workshop where you'll pick up simple steps, smooth turns, and the confidence to move naturally with a partner at any social event. Perfect for weddings and parties, no experience or partner needed.

Learn hands-on mending techniques to transform your damaged garments into uniquely repaired pieces. Bring socks, shirts, sweaters, or scarves to practice patching, darning, and decorative stitching—or grab a cotton bag to learn on.

Two-hour workshops blend art-making, journaling, gentle movement, and music to process eco-anxiety while connecting with nature. Stick around after for a self-guided walk through the gardens.

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CHURCH is an all-queer cabaret with a focus on Drag, with occasional acts in the genres of: Improv, Stand Up, Clown, Theatre Skits, Burlesque, Draglesque, Puppetry, monologues and more. Showcases take place at 9pm, 10pm, and 11pm with time to mingle and flirt before, in-between, and after the show. Every showcase is unique, diverse and highly entertaining. This event has no cover charge although we encourage patrons to tip both the performers and servers. CHURCH takes place at the Vicious Poodle in downtown Victoria British Columbia. The pub is close to major bus routes and parkades. There is a 2" sill at the main entry with an accessible washroom, all washrooms are gender inclusive. Make CHURCH a regular part of your queer experience in Victoria, it happens every 2nd, 4th, and 5th Friday of the month!

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Watch a dancer memorize 1,000 digits of π through choreography, then step into a storyteller's memory palace filled with tales of love, loss, and unforgettable moments. Two award-winning Pick of the Fringe performances in one night exploring how we remember what matters most.

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Vera Descent and Robin Wood are heading back to Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and they need your help funding the trip with a wild variety show featuring drag, burlesque, clowning, and a lineup of local queer performers. Expect chaos, glitter, and a night of gloriously campy entertainment.

Latin social dancing night featuring salsa, bachata, kizomba, and merengue with a fire and ice theme—dress in red or blue for a raffle entry. Starts with a beginner cha cha lesson at 8:15 PM, followed by open dancing until midnight.

Award-winning Underground Comedy showcases top Canadian talent with headliner Ola Dada (JUNO host, Canada's Got Talent semifinalist), plus Jon Gagnon's sharp crowd work and host Niki Wright's witty storytelling. Expect an unpredictable night of standout performances from comics who've hit stages from Just For Laughs to Vegas.

Experience a sensual spring showcase featuring stunning burlesque group routines and debut acts from Pandora's Box students and ensemble. This 19+ cabaret night offers three showtimes of spectacular performances that celebrate the art of burlesque.

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Watch Victoria's top improvisers compete in fast-paced comedy games inspired by Whose Line Is It Anyway, with you picking the winners. Directed by Claire Pollock and featuring the Garden City Improv cast in head-to-head improvised battles.

Old classmates reunite before their twentieth high school reunion, letting their guards down over drinks and weed as they discover whether their teenage bonds survived the reality of adult life. This award-winning play by Pulitzer Prize-winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins serves up sharp wit and uncomfortable truths about millennials confronting the world they're inheriting.

Kick back with live music from local talents before enjoying a killer stand-up comedy lineup. Great drinks, good vibes, and laughs all night long.

Experience the powerful artistry of Bharatanatyam as acclaimed dancer Sujit Vaidya explores themes of desire, intimacy, and transcendence through intricate movement and live Carnatic music. This production honors traditional South Indian classical dance while engaging with contemporary conversations on queerness and colonial hierarchies in the performing arts.

Old high school friends reunite to pregame their twentieth reunion, but as the drinks flow, they confront whether their teenage bonds survived adulthood or if they've grown into strangers. This Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright's sharp, moving comedy explores millennial reckoning with the paths their lives have taken.

Canadian Comedy Award winner Becky Johnson teams up with Kevin Matviw for an improv show where they'll create spontaneous scenes and characters based on audience suggestions.

Experience the best Canadian comedy every Saturday night with a rotating lineup of talented stand-up comedians in an intimate venue setting. Show starts at 8pm with first-come, first-served seating, so arrive early to grab your spot.

Experience a wildly eclectic brunch variety show featuring romantic ocean folk, drag performances, stand-up comedy, and community theatre, all accompanied by local baked goods and drinks. Browse unique crafts from local vendors while enjoying this genre-defying celebration of creative talent.

Elevate Dance Centre's year-end showcase brings dancers of all ages together to perform across multiple styles, celebrating a season of growth and hard work. It's a high-energy performance that captures the joy of dance and the strength of community.

Local comedian Scarlet Chen transforms her immigration journey into a hilarious hour of cultural clash, tackling everything from suspicious border agents questioning her furniture choices to the absurd reality of trying to fit in. Before heading to Edinburgh Fringe for 24 shows, catch this sharp, laugh-out-loud exploration of life between two worlds.

Elevate Dance Centre's high-energy year-end showcase where dancers of all ages and styles take the stage to celebrate their growth and share what they've learned this season. A joyful performance highlighting confidence, community, and creativity.

Elevate Dance Centre's year-end showcase features dancers of all ages performing across multiple styles, celebrating their growth and skills from the season. It's a high-energy performance highlighting confidence, community, and the creative journey each dancer has taken.

Join the Greater Victoria Public Library at Swan Lake for free nature-themed storytime featuring songs, puppets, rhymes, and outdoor playtime for children ages 1–5 and their families.

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Skip the small talk and have real conversations with strangers at participating cafés—just look for the Let's Talk sign, grab a seat, and see who you meet. No apps, no pressure, just genuine human connection over coffee

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Join Lamp League for weekly beach volleyball games every Saturday evening, where you'll play competitive matches and connect with the same group throughout the season. The summer is split into two seasons with built-in social events to keep the friendships going beyond the court.

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A beloved Saturday farmers market featuring 60 local vendors from Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, offering fresh produce, baked goods, handmade crafts, and artisan products in a vibrant community atmosphere.

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Over 5 fun Saturdays, young kiddos and their grown-ups will move, stretch, and spend time together. Through simple poses, games, stories, and breathing exercises, kids build balance, confidence, and body awareness while parents share in the fun. Expect lots of imagination, partner poses, giggles, and a cozy relaxation at the end. Perfect for ages 4–6 with a parent or caregiver. No yoga experience needed! Just come ready to move and have fun together. Please register by May 21 to save your space. Price is for the full 5 weeks of classes. Each session is is limited to just 8 yogis.

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Victoria's favourite Saturday ritual where 30+ organic farmers and 70+ artisans gather on a tree-lined boulevard with fresh produce, sourdough, live music, and handmade goods. Come for the groceries, stay for the community vibe that makes this less of a market and more of a Fairfield institution.

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Skip the small talk and connect with strangers IRL at a participating café—just look for the Let's Talk sign, grab a seat, and see where the conversation takes you. No apps, no pressure, just real human connection over coffee

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Paint a real horseshoe, ride a mechanical horse, and discover how therapeutic riding programs support the community through hands-on activities and art.

Enjoy an afternoon tea with live entertainment from local personalities including comedians, musicians, and CBC Radio hosts, plus a silent auction to support Mount Newton Centre Society. Savor egg salad sandwiches, mini quiches, cream puffs, and other treats while watching performances ranging from comedy to blues.

Drop in for relaxed conversations about the real HR challenges tech leaders face—from hiring and retention to culture and performance—while connecting with peers and getting judgment-free advice from fractional HR pros. No presentation, no pressure, just practical support over drinks.