Qw'an Qw'anakwal - To Come Together

Curated by Andrea Walsh, Smyth Chair in Arts and Engagement Qw'an Qw'anakwal - To Come Together is the 10th anniversary celebration of the Visiting Artist Program hosted by the Department of Anthropology at the University of Victoria. The exhibition features new works by 12 artists and their collaborators from Salish nations on Vancouver Island, who have participated in the Visiting Artist Pr

• 630 Yates Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 1K9

Fortune Gallery: Winter Group Show

Works of Tony Grove, Ken Horn, Susan Davidson, Rob Lovett, Ira Hoffecker, Lisa Hebden, Dan Eastabrook, Stephanie Harding, Miles Lowry, Cheryl Long and Helene Cyr. fortune gallery is proud to present a lovely group of artists and their beautiful work for this winter’s group show. The exhibit will be starting November 17th and carry through until December 22 when the gallery will close for the

• 537 Fisgard St, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 1R3

Exhibition: ONE OF A KIND

One of a Kind is a celebration of creativity and features the captivating illustrations of Haren Vakil,  painting in various media and technique by Karen Kaiser, Shannon Holms, June Higgins and Laura Feeleus as well as the inspired driftwood creations of Tanya Bub.  Opening Thurs Nov 25,  5-8 pm. Sip Sea Cider Farm cider and enjoy chocolate covered strawberries. Covid protocols in place. 

• Gage Gallery, 19 Bastion Square, Victoria, British Columbia

Serving Elizabeth - a funny, fresh, and topical play about colonialism, monarchy, and who is serving whom.

This season the Belfry is offering Pay What You Want tickets for all performances. “Fresh, funny, thought-provoking, and full of unexpected surprises” - BROADWAY WORLD Actor and playwright Marcia Johnson was inspired to write this play after watching an early episode of “The Crown” on Netflix. “The series was extremely well-made...I have seen every single episode. But, a particular

• 1291 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia, V8T 1G5

MediaNet's 40th Anniversary video exhibitions

This year MediaNet celebrates 40 years of supporting film and video artists in the Victoria region! We are celebrating by presenting a series of exhibitions by members past and present, culminating in a birthday party on December 16 from 4-6pm in the FLUX Media Gallery.  November 30 -December 10: film and video works by Kristina Campbell, Scott Amos and Steven Davies. Reception Nov 30 4p

• 1524 Pandora Ave, Victoria, British Columbia, V8R 1A8

The Avenue Gallery – Feature Artist – William Liao

The summer sun shines on the tall buildings, casting shadows on the busy intersection of W Georgia St and Burrard St. William Liao captures this dramatic light in a slightly stylized way as it gives the city a special rhythm and mood.   The Avenue Gallery 2184 Oak Bay Avenue Monday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm, Sunday 11am - 4:30pm

The Avenue Gallery - All That Glitters IX - Jewellery Fundraiser Exhibition

The Avenue Gallery's ninth annual jewellery exhibition and fundraiser for Victoria Hospice showcases wearable art created by the finest boutique jewellers in Canada. Once again this year, a percentage from the sale of each gem sold between December 2 and 24 will be donated to Victoria Hospice, offering each of us the opportunity to acquire a little gem while supporting this extraordinary comm

Anti Christmas – Gremlins

What you see… isn’t always what you get. Minature green monsters tear through the small town of Kingston Falls. Hijinks ensue as a mild-mannered bank teller releases these hideous loonies after gaining a new pet and violating two of three simple rules: No water (violated), no food after midnight (violated), and no bright light. Hilarious mayhem and destruction in a town straight out of Norman

• 808, Douglas St, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 2B6

Julia

JULIA brings to life the legendary cookbook author and television superstar who changed the way Americans think about food, television, and even about women. Using never-before-seen archival footage, personal photos, first-person narratives, and cutting-edge, mouth-watering food cinematography, the film traces Julia Child’s 12 year struggle to create and publish the revolutionary Mastering the Art

• 808, Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8W 2B6

New Beginnings - New Works (opening night)

As we embark on another trip around the sun, we are all wishing for a better trip than the last one, but in those times of strain and stress, magical things did happen. We looked within and without, to brave new directions and new ideas. We approach things in a different manner, hoping for positive outcomes. Looking down the whirlwind eye of another year, there is the tangible feeling of starting

• 2333 government st, victoria

Development & Distribution w/ Jason Karman

This workshop is presented as part of The Incubators program. Click here for more info on the other workshops in this series >> Sign up for the penultimate session in our Incubators 2.0 series with Jason Karman’s bookend workshop covering the first and last stages of content creation: development and distribution. You have a great story. How do you develop it? Relationship building

New Beginnings - New Works (opening night)

As we embark on another trip around the sun, we are all wishing for a better trip than the last one, but in those times of strain and stress, magical things did happen. We looked within and without, to brave new directions and new ideas. We approach things in a different manner, hoping for positive outcomes. Looking down the whirlwind eye of another year, there is the tangible feeling of starting

• 2333 government st, victoria

Drive My Car

Japan’s Selection for the Academy Awards   Yusuke Kafuku (Hidetoshi Nishijima), a stage actor and director is happily married to Oto (Reika Kirishima), a screenwriter. However, Oto suddenly dies after leaving behind a secret. Two years later, Kafuku, still unable to fully cope with the loss of his wife, receives an offer to direct a play at a theater festival and drives to Hiroshima with

• 808 Douglas St, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 2B6

Victoria Summer Music Festival - Beethoven's Complete Sonatas for Piano and Violin

Victoria Summer Music Festival Jonathan Crow and Arthur Rowe Phillip T. Young Recital Hall Monday, December 6, 7:00 p.m. Violin Sonata No. 1 in D major Op. 12, No. 1 Violin Sonata No. 2 in A major Op. 12, No. 2 Violin Sonata No. 5 in F major Op. 24 (Spring) Tuesday, December 7, 7:00 p.m. Violin Sonata No. 3 in E-flat major Op. 12, No. 3 Violin Sona

Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn

Emi, a school teacher, finds her career and reputation under threat after a personal sex tape is leaked on the Internet. Forced to meet the parents demanding her dismissal, Emi refuses to surrender to their pressure. Radu Jude (Aferim!) delivers an incendiary mix of unconventional form, irreverent humor and scathing commentary on hypocrisy and prejudice in our societies.   Tickets: $13.3

• 808, Douglas St, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 2B6

The Avenue Gallery – Feature Artist – Jo Ludwig

Jo Ludwig’s unique works of art are created in a two-stage process of fusing multiple layers of glass then slumping them in a glass kiln. The assembled layers are placed in a glass kiln and heated until they fuse into a single piece of glass. After many finishing steps they are complete.  The top layer of dichroic glass gives a brilliance to these small sculptures that dazzles all that behold them

Ascension

ASCENSION is an impressionistic portrait of China’s industrial supply chain that reveals the  country’s growing class divide through staggering observations of labor, consumerism and  wealth. The documentary portrays capitalism in China across the levels of its operation, from  the crudest mine to the most rarefied forms of leisure. Accordingly, the film is structured in three  parts, ascending th

• 808, Douglas St, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 2B6

A Christmas Carol

Christmas brings a return of Blue Bridge’s version of the perennial favourite A Christmas Carol starring Sanjay Talwar running from December 7-19. Performed in the manner that Charles Dickens presented his own work in 1853, live-streamed Blue Bridge audiences were delighted as they watched Mr. Talwar effortlessly walk his way through the dozens of characters contained in this classic with merely a

• 2657 Quadra Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8T4E3

Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn

Emi, a school teacher, finds her career and reputation under threat after a personal sex tape is leaked on the Internet. Forced to meet the parents demanding her dismissal, Emi refuses to surrender to their pressure. Radu Jude (Aferim!) delivers an incendiary mix of unconventional form, irreverent humor and scathing commentary on hypocrisy and prejudice in our societies.   Tickets: $13.3

• 808, Douglas St, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 2B6

Learn How to Fix Your Bike

Come to Recyclistas to learn how to safely and effectively maintain, fix, and rebuild bicycles. Whether you are looking to better understand how your own bicycle works, get comfortable doing your own bike repairs, or to completely refurbish and build a bicycle, we are ready to help you get rolling! If you want to go into more detail, we also offer a 15-hour Build Your Own Bike Course.

• 25 Crease Ave, Victoria, British Columbia, V8Z 1S4

Ascension

ASCENSION is an impressionistic portrait of China’s industrial supply chain that reveals the  country’s growing class divide through staggering observations of labor, consumerism and  wealth. The documentary portrays capitalism in China across the levels of its operation, from  the crudest mine to the most rarefied forms of leisure. Accordingly, the film is structured in three  parts, ascending th

• 808, Douglas St, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 2B6

Anti Christmas – Batman Returns

The Bat, the Cat, the Penguin In the sewers of Gotham City to the rooftops of the Gotham City the penguin wants to know where he came from well in his villain ways catwoman plans to kill rich man of gotham max shreak but as he battles with millionaire Bruce Wayne both ladies men have their own secrets Bruce Wayne is back as Bat man trying to stop the penguin Max is helping penguin steal gotha

• 808, Douglas St, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 2B6

The Healing Power of the Arts: Second Edition.

• The Bateman Gallery, 470 Belleville Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 1W9

The Big Lebowski Event at The Vic

The Vic Theatre are partnering with Goldstream Distillery to present the iconic cult classic, The Big Lebowski, on Friday, December 10. Tickets are $20 and include:  White Russian cocktail, courtesy of Goldstream Distillery     Tasting of Goldstream Distillery’s spirits samples The Big Lebowski-themed costume contest where the winner receives a special prize from Goldstream Distiller

• 808, Douglas St, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 2B6

Film Equipment Overview w/ Daniel Carruthers

This workshop is presented as part of The Incubators program. Click here for more info on the other workshops in this series >> Join CineVic’s Equipment Manager, Daniel Carruthers, to get up close and personal with some of our film and video equipment inventory. He’ll provide an overview of the basic setup and functions of a few items from each department including camera, lighting, and

• 764 Yates Street, #102, Victoria, BC, V8W1L4

The Boathouse

When an emotionally-fragile young woman takes a job as nanny to two troubled children at a remote summer cottage, she falls in love with the children’s father, while becoming enmeshed in the mystery of their estranged mother – with whom, it turns out, the young woman has her own fraught history. As the summer progresses, she begins to suspect that the family has a dark history that they are desper

• 808, Douglas St, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 2B6

Weathering With You

From director Makoto Shinkai and producer Genki Kawamura, the creative team behind the critically-acclaimed, global smash hit Your Name. The summer of his high school freshman year, Hodaka runs away from his remote island home to Tokyo, and quickly finds himself pushed to his financial and personal limits. The weather is unusually gloomy and rainy every day, as if to suggest his future. He li

• 808, Douglas St, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 2B6

A Christmas Carol

Christmas brings a return of Blue Bridge’s version of the perennial favourite A Christmas Carol starring Sanjay Talwar running from December 7-19. Performed in the manner that Charles Dickens presented his own work in 1853, live-streamed Blue Bridge audiences were delighted as they watched Mr. Talwar effortlessly walk his way through the dozens of characters contained in this classic with merely a

• 2657 Quadra Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8T4E3

The Boathouse

When an emotionally-fragile young woman takes a job as nanny to two troubled children at a remote summer cottage, she falls in love with the children’s father, while becoming enmeshed in the mystery of their estranged mother – with whom, it turns out, the young woman has her own fraught history. As the summer progresses, she begins to suspect that the family has a dark history that they are desper

• 808, Douglas St, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 2B6

Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road

Join The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson on an intimate journey through his legendary career as he reminisces with Rolling Stone editor and longtime friend, Jason Fine. Featuring a new song, “Right Where I Belong,” written and performed by Wilson and Jim James (My Morning Jacket), and interviews with Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Nick Jonas, Linda Perry, Jim James, Gustavo Dudamel, and Al Jardine.

• 808, Douglas St, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 2B6

Local artist Aura Arindam's artworks at the Fernwood Inn

Local artist Aura Arindam's seascape, landscape and skyscape acrylic paintings are currently being shown at the Fernwood Inn from November 30 to December 31st, 2021.    Fernwood Inn 1302 Gladstone Ave, Victoria BC V8R1S1 www.fernwoodinn.com 250-412-2001 thefernwoodinn@shaw.ca   Please help support local art! Thank you!   Aura Arindam www.a

• Fernwood Inn, 1302 Gladstone Ave, Victoria, British Columbia, V8R1S1

Local artist Aura Arindam's artworks at L'Apéro Wine and Cheese Bistro

Local artist Aura Arindam's seascape, landscape and skyscape acrylic paintings are currently being shown at a new downtown Victoria restaurant called "L'Apéro Wine and Cheese Bistro" which features delicious cheeses and wines. Please check out the mezzanine.    L'Apéro Wine and Cheese Bistro 1028 Blanshard St, Victoria, BC V8W 2H5 www.laperobistro.net 778-265

• L'Apéro Wine and Cheese Bistro, 1028 Blanshard Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 2H5

Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road

Join The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson on an intimate journey through his legendary career as he reminisces with Rolling Stone editor and longtime friend, Jason Fine. Featuring a new song, “Right Where I Belong,” written and performed by Wilson and Jim James (My Morning Jacket), and interviews with Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Nick Jonas, Linda Perry, Jim James, Gustavo Dudamel, and Al Jardine.

• 808, Douglas St, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 2B6

The Matrix

Join us for the ORIGINAL Matrix film before the Resurrections begin! Thomas A. Anderson is a man living two lives. By day he is an average computer programmer and by night a hacker known as Neo. Neo has always questioned his reality, but the truth is far beyond his imagination. Neo finds himself targeted by the police when he is contacted by Morpheus, a legendary computer hacker branded a ter

• 808, Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8W 2B6

A Christmas Carol

Christmas brings a return of Blue Bridge’s version of the perennial favourite A Christmas Carol starring Sanjay Talwar running from December 7-19. Performed in the manner that Charles Dickens presented his own work in 1853, live-streamed Blue Bridge audiences were delighted as they watched Mr. Talwar effortlessly walk his way through the dozens of characters contained in this classic with merely a

• 2657 Quadra Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8T4E3

The Avenue Gallery – Feature Artist – Naoko Takenouchi

Naoko Takenouchi’s alluring hand-blown glass vessels are created with ethereal colors and intricate engraved designs usually depicting a visual metaphor or allegory. The Avenue Gallery 2184 Oak Bay Avenue Monday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm, Sunday 11am - 4:30pm

Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road

Join The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson on an intimate journey through his legendary career as he reminisces with Rolling Stone editor and longtime friend, Jason Fine. Featuring a new song, “Right Where I Belong,” written and performed by Wilson and Jim James (My Morning Jacket), and interviews with Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Nick Jonas, Linda Perry, Jim James, Gustavo Dudamel, and Al Jardine.

• 808, Douglas St, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 2B6

Anti Christmas – Hot Fuzz

They’re bad boys. They’re die hards. They’re lethal weapons. They are… Hot Fuzz. Top London cop PC Nicholas Angel is good. Too good. To stop the rest of his team looking bad, he is reassigned to the quiet town of Sandford. He is paired with Danny Butterman, who endlessly questions him on the action lifestyle. Everything seems quiet for Angel until two actors are found decapitated. It is calle

• 808, Douglas St, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 2B6

REFUGE - EXHIBITION OPENING

Join us for a festive opening celebration with wine and refreshments. Covid protocols apply. The exhibition, REFUGE offers a peaceful sanctuary separate from the urgency of the outside world. The seven artists (llka Bauer, Leslie Bell, Elizabeth Carefoot, Anna B Grant, Gabriela Hirt, MJ Hughes and Jane Michiel) work across media and through different techniques to create art that together spe

• Gage Gallery- Bastion Square, Victoria, British Columbia

The Matrix

Join us for the ORIGINAL Matrix film before the Resurrections begin! Thomas A. Anderson is a man living two lives. By day he is an average computer programmer and by night a hacker known as Neo. Neo has always questioned his reality, but the truth is far beyond his imagination. Neo finds himself targeted by the police when he is contacted by Morpheus, a legendary computer hacker branded a ter

• 808, Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8W2B6

Drive My Car

Japan’s Selection for the Academy Awards   Yusuke Kafuku (Hidetoshi Nishijima), a stage actor and director is happily married to Oto (Reika Kirishima), a screenwriter. However, Oto suddenly dies after leaving behind a secret. Two years later, Kafuku, still unable to fully cope with the loss of his wife, receives an offer to direct a play at a theater festival and drives to Hiroshima with

• 808, Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8W2B6

My Fair Lady

Let me Grow Accustomed to Your Face On the Street Where You Live, or better yet at The Vic Theatre for a boffo sing-along to My Fair Lady. Dress to the nines – oh that little black dress, and quaff a glass of sparkling wine on December 18. Did I mention the accent contest at Intermission? Oh, Audrey, I Could Have Danced All Night. Just You Wait! Tickets $20.00 https://www.vict

• 808, Douglas St, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 2B6

The Sound of Music

A tuneful, heartwarming story, it is based on the real life story of the Von Trapp Family singers, one of the world’s best-known concert groups in the era immediately preceding World War II. Julie Andrews plays the role of Maria, the tomboyish postulant at an Austrian abbey who becomes a governess in the home of a widowed naval captain with seven children, and brings a new love of life and music i

• 808, Douglas St, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 2B6

Spencer

The marriage of Princess Diana and Prince Charles has long since grown cold. Though rumours of affairs and a divorce abound, peace is ordained for the Christmas festivities at the Queen’s Sandringham Estate. There’s eating and drinking, shooting and hunting. Diana knows the game. But this year, things will be a whole lot different. SPENCER is an imagining of what might have happened during those f

• 808, Douglas St, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 2B6

The Power of The Dog

Severe, pale-eyed, handsome, Phil Burbank is brutally beguiling. All of Phil’s romance, power and fragility is trapped in the past and in the land: He can castrate a bull calf with two swift slashes of his knife; he swims naked in the river, smearing his body with mud. He is a cowboy as raw as his hides. The year is 1925. The Burbank brothers are wealthy ranchers in Montana. At the Red Mill r

• 808, Douglas St, British Columbia, V8W 2B6

A Christmas Story

Christmas is approaching and 9 year-old Ralphie wants only one thing: a Red Ryder Range 200 Shot BB gun. When he mentions it at the dinner table, his mother’s immediate reaction is that he’ll shoot his eye out. He then decides on a perfect theme for his teacher but her reaction is like his. He fantasizes about what it would be like to be Red Ryder and catch the bad guys. When the big day arrives h

• 808, Douglas St, British Columbia, V8W 2B6

The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker is a family favourite at Christmas time and is one of the most delightful ways to discover the enchantment of ballet. The story of Clara, a girl on a magical Christmas Eve adventure, is accompanied by sparkling music and even dancing sweets! Watch the full company of The Royal Ballet in this much-loved ballet classic. Tickets Adult $15.00 / Child $ 10.00 https://www.victor

• 808, Douglas St, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 2B6

Anti Christmas – Die Hard

It’s Christmas Eve In L.A. And The Party Action’s About To Explode… On The Fortieth Floor! New York cop John McClane flies to Los Angeles on Christmas eve to spend the holidays with his family. He arrives at the Nakatomi corp. building for his wife’s office party. International terrorists take over the building and hold every one as hostage to steal $600 million of bonds from the vaults of th

• 808, Douglas St, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 2B6