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Event Format: Any  |  Performance  (165)  |  Participatory (Open Mic / Jam / Social Dance)   (50)  |    (27)  |  Exhibition  (22)  |  Social / Gala / Mixer / Opening  (10)  |  Lecture / Talk  (9)  |  Market / Fair  (5)  |  Workshop / Class  (2)  |  Choose...

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28
Sep
21:00 23:59
MRG Live Presents: MONOWHALES
$29.61
Capital Ballroom
Event can be attended in person
28
Sep
20:00 21:30
Fernwood Comedy Night
Live Stand-up Comedy.
$10
Fernwood Inn
Event can be attended in person
28
Sep
19:00 21:30
Gentiane MG Canadian Tour
"Gentiane MG transcends emotions and thoughts and plumbs the unknown."
$20-$25
Hermann's Jazz Club
Event can be attended in person
28
Sep
18:00 21:00
Wednesday Night Jam Hosted by Brooke Cooper
Bring your own instrument and mic – drum kit, bass/guitar amp provided.
Free
The Loft (Victoria)
Event can be attended in person
28
Sep
19:30
New Works: Victoria Festival of Authors
Come hear as-yet-unpublished work from four local writers.
$11.17-$19.62
Metro Studio
Event is live streamed / online.Event can be attended in person
Stream will appear here in:
28
Sep
until
22
Dec
Piers
Contemporary art exhibition
Free
UVic Legacy Art Gallery
Event can be attended in person
07
Apr
until
01
Jan
Studio Visit with Marie-Andrée Allison, in March 2022
A Studio Visit with Marie-Andrée Allison: mosaic artist, oils, encaustic etc.
Free
Art Openings
Event is live streamed / online.
18
Jun
until
28
Feb
Robert Bateman: Heart and Home Exhibit
The Robert Bateman: Heart and Home exhibit illuminates the inspirations, connect...
$0-$16
Bateman Gallery
Event can be attended in person
15
Jul
until
28
Sep
MurMur
..making visible the intangible: heartbeats, breath, and even our soul
Free
Truth Gym Gallery. 1035 Alston St, Victoria, BC V9A 3S6
Event can be attended in person
08
Sep
until
30
Sep
Seal-Mara (Intertidal): Xan Shian
The Fifty Fifty presents, Seal-Mara, in collaboration with The Bonnie Mccomb Kre...
Free
the fifty fifty arts collective
Event can be attended in person
09
Sep
until
30
Oct
GIFTS FROM THE ANCESTORS
The debut solo exhibition by Ha’wilh Way’anis Joshua Watts
By Donation
Victoria Arts Council
Event can be attended in person
09
Sep
until
30
Oct
Joshua Watts at the Victoria Arts Council Sept 9 - Oct 30.
Review: http://www.artopenings.ca/joshua-watts.html
Free
Victoria Arts Council Gallery on Store Street.
Event can be attended in person
13
Sep
until
02
Oct
Storied Bodies
Exhibition of new paintings & sculptures by Victoria artist, Gabriela Hirt
Free
Gage Gallery Arts Collective
Event can be attended in person
16
Sep
until
02
Oct
HUMAN/NATURE: Marilyn Walker and Mary Anne Molcan
Artists Mary Anne Molcan and Marilyn Walker depict the art of inter-being.
Free
The Chapel Gallery
Event can be attended in person
16
Sep
until
02
Oct
Mary Anne Molcan at the Chapel Gallery
Preview: http://www.artopenings.ca/mary-molcan.html
Free
The Chapel Gallery
Event can be attended in person
17
Sep
until
22
Jan
Start Here: Kiyooka, Nakamura, Takashima, Tanabe
Curated by Bryce Kanbara, Guest Curator, Graham Gallery
By Donation
Art Gallery Of Greater Victoria
Event can be attended in person
27
Sep
until
19
Oct
Ensemble: Teresa Dorey, Jenna-Katheryn Heinemann
Ensemble is a collaborative project that explores material and form through a se...
Free
Ministry of Casual Living Window Gallery
Event can be attended in person

Upcoming Events

29
Sep
19:30 22:30
Acoustic Sessions: Dr. Mike Roma
Local artists, live music, & good vibes.
Free
Crafthouse Vic West
Event can be attended in person
29
Sep
19:00 21:30
Redline trio f. Brad Turner and Sharon Minemoto
Since 2017 the Redline Trio has been featured weekly at Betty Lou’s Library, a...
$25
Hermann's Jazz Club
Event is live streamed / online.Event can be attended in person
29
Sep
19:00 10:00
Pink Moon: A Tribute To Nick Drake
Oliver Swain - Vocals & Bass Adam Dobres - FingerStyle Guitar Tia Greenwood - ...
$30
Hermann's Upstairs
Event can be attended in person
29
Sep
22:00
The Thursday Social
Levi Hawk with all current and throwback hits! Requests! Tequila specials!
Free
Lucky Bar
Event can be attended in person
29
Sep
19:30
A Corrective Lens: Victoria Festival of Authors
Join three master poets as they present work from their new collections.
$11.17-$19.62
Metro Studio
Event is live streamed / online.Event can be attended in person
29
Sep
19:00
OPENING- Piers
Opening reception for contemporary art exhibition
Free
UVic Legacy Art Gallery
Event can be attended in person
30
Sep
19:00 21:00
You Can't Make Love in An Oyster Bed
An art installation by Zola Kell connecting wild swimming with coming out.
Free
arc.hive artist run centre
Event can be attended in person
30
Sep
18:00 21:00
Live Music Every Weekend Rotating Artists: Rotating Artists
Enjoy The Ambiance of The Brentwood Bay Resort and listen to great live music
Brentwood Bay Resort And Spa
Event can be attended in person
30
Sep
until
30
Nov
The Laundry Room at Goward House
Preview: http://www.artopenings.ca/laundry.html
Free
Goward House Gallery
Event can be attended in person
30
Sep
19:00 21:30
Trombone Mayhem featuring Nick La Riviere & Jeff Agopsowicz
Wild trombonists Nick La Riviere and Jeff Agopsowicz team up for a reunion perfo...
$25
Hermann's Jazz Club
Event is live streamed / online.Event can be attended in person
30
Sep
19:00 21:00
Attitude Theatre & Hermann’s Jazz Club are proud to present LADY DAY AT EMERS...
LINKS TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR OTHER DATES: October 1st matinée – Jazz Club (...
$47.50
Hermann's Upstairs
Event can be attended in person
30
Sep
19:00 22:30
The Deep Dark Woods, Ellen Froese
$23.34
Lucky Bar
Event can be attended in person
30
Sep
16:00 17:00
MF Friday's
Our happiest Happy Hour is back! Every Friday from 4 - 5 pm, join us for Happy H...
Free
Victoria Event Centre
Event can be attended in person
30
Sep
19:30 21:30
Navigating a Path Forward with Truth as the Inspiration: Victoria Festival of Au...
On the 2nd Annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, you are invited to ...
$0-$18
Victoria Event Centre
Event is live streamed / online.Event can be attended in person
30
Sep
20:00 22:00
Vinyl Envy Presents : Black Pontiac | Queens Park
_____BLACK PONTIAC_____ A West Coast attitude, DIY roots, and mainstream aspira...
$15
Vinyl Envy
Event can be attended in person
01
Oct
12:00 16:00
You Can't Make Love in An Oyster Bed
An art installation by Zola Kell connecting wild swimming with coming out.
Free
arc.hive artist run centre
Event can be attended in person
01
Oct
18:00 21:00
Live Music Every Weekend Rotating Artists: Rotating Artists
Great Food and Live Music every weekend.
Brentwood Bay Resort And Spa
Event can be attended in person
01
Oct
13:30 15:00
Attitude Theatre & Hermann’s Jazz Club are proud to present LADY DAY AT EMERS...
LINKS TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR OTHER DATES: September 30th – Upstairs (19+, po...
$37.50
Hermann's Jazz Club
Event can be attended in person
01
Oct
19:00 21:30
Attila Fias: An Evening of Jazz Piano
tributes Chick Corea, Bill Evans, Monk, Brubeck, Oscar Peterson, Bud Powell +++
$30-$35
Hermann's Jazz Club
Event is live streamed / online.Event can be attended in person
01
Oct
20:30 11:30
Arts On View presents The Soul Shakers
Led by the powerhouse vocals of Joyce Allensen, this show is a DANCER'S DREAM!
$20-$25
Hermann's Upstairs
Event can be attended in person
01
Oct
19:00 21:30
Live Music Saturdays at Heron Rock Bistro
Live music every Saturday in an intimate setting in James Bay.
Free
Heron Rock Bistro
Event can be attended in person
01
Oct
21:00
Party & Bullshit
DJs Low and Alex Davies with the dancefloor heat!
$10
Lucky Bar
Event can be attended in person
01
Oct
20:00 22:00
Daniel Cook & The Radiators
By Donation
Mary's Bleue Moon
Event can be attended in person
01
Oct
19:30
Epics and Echoes: Victoria Festival of Authors
Diverse authors, and settings breathtaking in scope and marvelous in detail.
$11.17-$19.62
Metro Studio
Event is live streamed / online.Event can be attended in person
01
Oct
18:00 21:00
Roller Disco Party
Pop Up ROLLER DISCO! This SATURDAY night. Indoors at QVNG.
$15
Quadra Village Neighbourhood Gym
Event can be attended in person
01
Oct
16:00 16:00
AACCCS's 10th Anniversary Fundraising Gala
AACCCS 10th Anniversary is about - Fashion, Sparkling, Glamour, Elegance & Class
$27-$50
Victoria Edelweiss Club
Event can be attended in person
01
Oct
20:30 01:30
Burnt, Mo Moshiri + Nostic w/ Grossbuster, Skyla J & Oz (Greenlaw)
A stacked night of reggae, hip-hop and soul with big rhythms and bigger vibes.
$16.50-$22
Victoria Event Centre
Event can be attended in person
01
Oct
11:00 16:00
Studies : Mark Schmiedl
A collection of recent studies in drawing the figure and drapery.
Free
Xchanges Gallery
Event can be attended in person
02
Oct
12:00 16:00
You Can't Make Love in An Oyster Bed
An art installation by Zola Kell connecting wild swimming with coming out.
Free
arc.hive artist run centre
Event can be attended in person
02
Oct
17:00 19:00
Sunday Night Jazz
Enjoy live music over dinner with a signature Bar 500 cocktail!
Free
Bar 500
Event can be attended in person
02
Oct
19:00 23:00
Sunday Night Kitchen Party Jam
Reservations accepted & recommended 250 598-5333
Free
Christie's Carriage House Pub
Event can be attended in person
02
Oct
16:00 18:30
Live Music Sundays at The Crooked Goose Smokehouse
Live music every Sunday in an intimate setting at the Crooked Goose Smokehouse!
Free
The Crooked Goose Smokehouse
Event can be attended in person
02
Oct
19:30
In Conversation - Bob McDonald with Elin Kelsey: Victoria Festival of Authors
The Quirks & Quarks host presents his new book, The Future is Now.
$11.17-$19.62
Dave Dunnet Theatre
Event is live streamed / online.Event can be attended in person
02
Oct
18:00 20:00
Friends of Music Society - Open Mic at Eric Martin
Drop-in Open Mic every Sunday (except long weekends) at Eric Martin Theatre.
Free
Eric Martin Pavillion Theatre
Event can be attended in person
02
Oct
18:00 20:00
Open Mic at Eric Martin
This drop-in Open Mic is hosted by Steve Fissel every Sunday (ex long weekends)
Free
Eric Martin Pavillion Theatre
Event can be attended in person
02
Oct
13:00 15:00
CanUS & Friends Dixieland Matinee
Amazingly, this is 30 years of performing at Hermann’s Jazz Club while at the ...
$20-$25
Hermann's Jazz Club
Event is live streamed / online.Event can be attended in person
02
Oct
19:00 21:30
Zachary Lucky with Miles Zurawell
Award nominated songwriter Zachary Lucky is unapologetically old-school country,...
$25-$30
Hermann's Jazz Club
Event can be attended in person
02
Oct
16:00 19:30
Sunday Blues Services - Blues Jam Hosted by the Deb Rhymer Blues Band
Come early to get a seat. Dance up a storm!
$5
Hermann's Upstairs
Event can be attended in person
02
Oct
15:00 19:00
Sunday Jam with Rainshadow Al
Free
The Loft (Victoria)
Event can be attended in person
02
Oct
11:00 16:00
Studies : Mark Schmiedl
A collection of recent studies in drawing the figure and drapery.
Free
Xchanges Gallery
Event can be attended in person
03
Oct
18:30 20:30
Unplugged Open Mic
It’s back! Get back to the basics with our acoustic Open Mic night.
Free
Gigi's Cafe
Event can be attended in person
03
Oct
21:30 16:00
90210
DJs Jay & Levi bringing all the classics from the 90s and beyond.
$5
Lucky Bar
Event can be attended in person
03
Oct
20:00 13:00
Pete’s Variety Show / Open Mic
Pete’s Variety Show / Open Mic – Monday Nights! Doors and Sign-Up @ 8pm
Free
The Mint
Event can be attended in person
04
Oct
18:45 20:00
Ignite the Sound with FREE vocal instruction
Women 13+ - learn four-part harmony in four weeks of FREE vocal instruction
Free
Gordon United Church Hall
Event can be attended in person
05
Oct
19:00 21:00
Attitude Theatre & Hermann’s Jazz Club are proud to present LADY DAY AT EMERS...
LINKS TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR OTHER DATES: September 30th – Upstairs (19+, po...
$37.50
Hermann's Jazz Club
Event can be attended in person
05
Oct
19:00 10:00
Hermann’s Upstairs Lounge Acoustic Open Mic 19+
Free open mic in the Upstairs lounge. Singles, duos, trios…. We have a beautif...
Hermann's Upstairs
Event can be attended in person
05
Oct
18:00 21:00
Wednesday Night Jam Hosted by Brooke Cooper
Bring your own instrument and mic – drum kit, bass/guitar amp provided.
Free
The Loft (Victoria)
Event can be attended in person
06
Oct
19:00 21:30
Arts On View presents Jeanne Tolmie, Hilary Grist, Shari Ulrich
An evening of story and song.
$30-$35
Hermann's Jazz Club
Event can be attended in person
06
Oct
19:30 22:30
Wake Me Up When It's Over Tour: Junk, King Benz
One of Canada's premier emcees is celebrating his newest album #WakeMeUpWhenIt's...
$31.05-$52.14
Lucky Bar
Event can be attended in person
06
Oct
20:00 10:30
Melanin Magic -After Dusk Burlesque
BIPOC Burlesque Revue Halloween edition Costumes encouraged FUN live performance
$25
Victoria Event Centre
Event can be attended in person

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