Tender Touch

Curated by Mel GranleyTender Touch delves into Victoria’s unique and proliferating tattoo community. In recent years, the tattoo industry in Victoria has grown considerably, with more and more queer and BIPOC artists beginning their career and opening up their own tattoo shops in town. Alternatives to the traditional western tattoo scene, these spaces are bastions for many seeking to adorn themsel

• 1040 Moss St., Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 4P1

In the Flesh: The Nude in Art, Past and Present

Curated by Steven McNeil, Chief Curator & Director of Collections and Exhibitions In The Flesh brings together more than one hundred works that share a common focus: the nude as a subject for artistic expression. Drawing upon the strengths of the AGGV Collections, works by renowned historical artists including Renoir, Rodin, Picasso and Henry Moore are brought together alongside works by

• 1040 Moss St., Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 4P1

Crossing: Art, Heritage, and Personal Journeys

Curated by Dr. Heng Wu, AGGV Curator of Asian Art Crossing: Art, Heritage, and Personal Journeys delves into the intricate narratives of three remarkable local artists, who and whose family embarked on transformative journeys from Asia to Canada: Yumie Kono, Andy Lou, and Chrystal Phan. This compelling showcase unearths the essence of migration, heritage, and identity, painting a vivid pictu

• 1040 Moss St., Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 4P1

Afroquatics: A Call and Response Below the Surface

A projected video/interactive augmented reality installation by Kemi Craig, City of Victoria Artist in Residence. Made in collaboration with Hololabs, and facilitated by Kemi Craig, this interactive and immersive installation will spark conversations, challenge perceptions, and transport viewers into an experiential underwater landscape. The exhibition pulls inspiration from African spiritual

• 1040 Moss St., Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 4P1

Victoria Hospice 50/50

Win big while supporting compassionate care at Victoria Hospice!  Sales are open until Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 4:00 pm with the draw set for 5:00 pm at Victoria Hospice. We will announce the winner at the event on May 5, 2024, or simply check the raffle website to see if you are the winner!  Buy single tickets for $10, a three-pack for $25, 10 for $50 or 50 for $200. The anticipated jac

Somewhere. Something. Sometime.

Somewhere. Something. Sometime. – Matt Trahan at Deluge Contemporary Art March 22 to April 26, 2024 Opening Friday, March 22 @ 7pm 636 Yates St, Victoria | http://deluge.ca | Wed–Sat noon–5pm   My work explores the possibilities and outcomes of cumulative mark-making, as well as the accidental beauty of found objects, detritus and chance. The slow accumulation of marks, wh

• 636 Yates Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 1L3

RENEW Mixed media show

WOVEN PAINTINGS by Beverly Hancock, made of re-purposed painted canvas. ART OBJECTS made of natural fibers by Martina Edmondson  and Karen Guilbault, including nests, baskets, hangings. One week ONLY! reception March 26  

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

The Avenue Gallery – Feature Artist – Carolyn Houg

Carolyn Houg’s clay menagerie showcases animals in lighthearted, unexpected ways, encouraging us to reflect on the shared experiences and connections we have with our fellow creatures. An award winning artist, Carolyn has participated in many solo and group exhibitions in western Canada. She studied Fine Arts at Sir George Williams University (now Concordia University) in Montreal and the Universi

• 2184 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia, V8R 1G3

Double Poetry Collection Launch: Patrick Grace and Tina Biello

Please join Munro’s Books in celebrating the launches of two new poetry collections by local authors! Patrick Grace's debut collection, Deviant, traces a trajectory of queer self-discovery from childhood to adulthood, examining love, fear, grief, and the violence that men are capable of in intimate same-sex relationships. Richly engaged with the tangible and experiential, Patrick Grace's con

• Munro's Books, 1108 Government Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W1Y2

The Avenue Gallery – Feature Artist – Corre Alice

Enter a modern realm of botanical wonder with Corre Alice's newest floral series! Each piece offers a captivating blend of movement and serenity, inviting the viewer into a world of vibrant colour and boundless joy. View Corre's paintings on The Avenue Gallery's website: https://theavenuegallery.com/artists/painters/alice-corre/ The Avenue Gallery is open Monday-Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sun

• 2184 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia, V8R 1G3

The Gay AF Comedy Tour

Canada's favourite Queer Comedy Fix is coming to Victoria! 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗙 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗱𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 is serving wild and hilarious LGBTQ+ stand-up with headliner trans comedian sensation 𝗔𝗟 𝗩𝗔𝗟, and hosted by Victoria's gay prodigal son and Canadian Comedy Award winner 𝗥𝗢𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗧 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗢𝗡! 𝗔𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝗙𝗟, 𝗖𝗕𝗖 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗬, 𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗩, 𝗦𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗨𝗦 𝗫𝗠, 𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗔𝗫 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗬 𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗟 & 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 With featured local performers 𝗭𝗔𝗡

• 123 Gorge Rd East, Victoria, British Columbia, V9A 1L1

Where WE Belong - SingYourJoy in Concert!

We are excited to return to the Dave Dunnet Theatre for our Spring Concert: Where We Belong – a celebration of community and relationship in song. SingYourJoy is in its 13th year of bringing great musical experiences to our audiences, and connection and belonging for our singers. SingYourJoy is a non-auditioned family of choirs serving Greater Victoria. We believe that everyone can sing and w

• 2121 Cadboro Bay Road, Victoria, British Columbia, V8R 5G4

Charting Change: Exhibition of Recent Works by Kathi Thompson

Charting Change April 5 to 21, 2024   Charting Change, emerging from the lived experience of a near drowning, is a visual analogy of the increasingly turbulent time in which we live. The watery images are blurred between abstract and representational; either deeply under water or adrift on the surface. Each piece has its own narrative, raises its own questions—and inspires contempla

• 6e-2333 Government Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8T 4P4

Phyllis Lysionek Solo Exhibition- "Spaces in Between"

Join Fortune Gallery in celebrating spring with local artist Phyllis Lysionek in her show Spaces in between. Featuring paintings that highlight "the beauty our human footprint can impart as it combines with nature." - Lysionek  

• 537 Fisgard Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 1R3

Spring Time Harmonies with the Victoria Arion Male Choir and Men of Notes

The Victoria Arion Male Choir are hosting a  spring concert with special guests, Men of Notes from the Comox Valley on Saturday April 6th, 2:30PM at the Victoria Christian Reformed Church, 661 Agnes St, Saanich. The two male voice choirs will bring their love and passion of male choral music to Greater Victoria to kick off the spring. Tickets are $20.00(ages 12 and under free) and will be availabl

Sculpture Splash

Sculpture Exhibition of over 30 sculptors work members of the Vancouver Island Sculptors Guild  Free Admission  Many sculpting demonstrations  www.sculpt.ca

• 1070 Tillicum Rd, Esquimalt, British Columbia

Potters By The Sea

From functional to decorative, the Potters Guild will again be presenting work at ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park Sidney. We look forward to seeing you during the show. All the details are included on the poster.

• 9565 Fifth St, Sidney, British Columbia, V8L 1T3

The Avenue Gallery – Feature Artist – Geoff Searle

Renowned ceramicist Geoff Searle's vases never fail to captivate collectors with their exquisite forms! Each piece undergoes a meticulous process, from shaping on the potter's wheel to the delicate polishing with a silver spoon. After firing, the vessels are enveloped in organic materials and metallic salts, fumed within a saggar for a unique finish imbued with the essence of the elements.

• 2184 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia, V8R 1G3

Doris & Judy Together at Hermann's Jazz Club

Diane Pancel and Kim Greenwood bring you “Doris and Judy – Together”, a double tribute to musical icons Doris Day and Judy Garland, featuring Ashley Wey on Piano, Ryan Tandy on Bass, Barrie Sorensen on Saxophone and Jon Miller on Drums. Back by popular demand, this performance combines the best of the duo’s sold out 2022shows, ‘A Sentimental Journey’ and ‘Over the Rainbow’, celebrating the 100th b

• 753 View St., Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 1J9

Samantha Salvat Solo Exhibition- "Samika"

Fortune Gallery presents Samantha Salvat's Solo Exhibition, Samika, "a contemplative journey through the interplay of dualities: reflection and transcendence" - Salvat

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

In Sight Festival!!

Free Admission! September 9  from 11am to 4 pm   &    September 10 from 10am to 4pm In Sight Festival is the result of a unique collaboration between the Arts and Culture Colwood Society and Fort Rodd Hill NHS, Parks Canada. As partners in this endeavour, they appreciate the interconnections between the arts, culture, nature, and historical awareness in building strong community bonds. Ex

• Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse NHS, Victoria (Colwood), BC, V9C 2W8

Current Threads 2024

You're cordially invited to attend the mesmerizing multi-media surface design art show, "Current Threads 2024," presented by the Surface Design Association BC + Yukon. Join us at the prestigious Pat Martin Bates Gallery (Victoria Arts Council), located at 1800 Store Street, Victoria, B.C., from March 15 to May 5, 2024. The gallery doors will be open from Wednesday to Sunday, between noon and 5 pm.

• 1800 Store Street, Victoria, British Columbia

West Coast Wild Art Exhibit

Come and join us for our second annual group exhibition, taking place the week of April 19-25, 2024 at the ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park, 9565 Fifth Street, Sidney, B.C. West Coast Wild features the work of seven artists, Carole Finn, Dyan Myhr, Anna Spratt, Thomas Kero, Corinne Flaws, Bettina Williams, and Jocelyn West, who take their inspiration from their love of rolling surf, sea

• ArtSea Gallery, 9565 Fifth St, Sidney, British Columbia, V8L 1T3

Artist Talk with Kemi Craig

Join us April 18 from 6-7PM for a free artist talk with City of Victoria Artist in Residence Kemi Craig and the creative team behind the exhibition Afroquatics: A Call and Response Below the Surface. The talk will delve into exhibition themes and the technology which supports the installation, developed by Victoria’s Hololabs Studio. Afroquatics: A Call and Response Below the Surface has bee

• 1040 Moss St., Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 4P1

Book Launch: Kayla Czaga and Anne Fleming

Join Munro’s Books in celebrating the launches of new books by two talented local writers!! "I feel like the crud / I accidentally touch sometimes, whatever it is / that collects under cushions on my couch," writes Kayla Czaga in her third collection, Midway, an exploration of grief in all its manifestations. In her search for meaning in the aftermath of her parents' deaths, Czaga visits the

• Munro's Books, 1108 Government Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W1Y2

Meraki Art Show

Meraki Art Show at the ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park, Sidney

• ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Gallery , Victoria

Anne of Green Gables - The Musical

Anne Shirley comes to the island! Don't miss this beloved, heartwarming classic that holds the prestigious Guinness World Record for being the longest-running annual musical theatre performance! A captivating musical that tells the timeless story of Anne Shirley, one of Canada’s most beloved literary heroines. Engaging characters, delightful music and energetic dance breathe life into the fam

• 3 Centennial Square, Victoria, BC, V8W 1P5

The Avenue Gallery – Feature Artist – William Liao

Artistic inspiration began at an early age for William Liao. Growing up in Beijing, China after the Cultural Revolution, he was surrounded by classical Chinese culture as well as new European art. These are the influences which continue to define and inspire his work today. With seven years of professional training, he graduated from Beijing Normal University, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fin

• 2184 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia, V8R 1G3

The Lehman Trilogy

“A dazzling piece of storytelling” Time Out   “A masterwork…A must see.” The Telegraph “You dare not miss it” New York Post On a cold September morning in 1844, Heyam, a young man from Bavaria stands on a New York dockside dreaming of a new life in the new world. He is soon joined by Mendel and Mayer, and the Lehman brothers’ journey begins. The growth of global capitalism

SPAC Arts & Crafts Exhibition & Sale

Now in its 71th year, the Saanich Peninsula Arts & Crafts Society is holding its annual Spring Show on Sat., April 27, 10 am - 6 pm & Sun. April 28, 10 am-4:30 pm at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney, BC.  The Show is recognized Island-wide as a superior exhibition and sale of original paintings, sculpture, pottery, fibre and textile arts, fine crafts and jewellery. Over 700 pieces o

• Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney, BC

Canadian Independent Bookstore Day at Munro's Books!!

On Saturday, April 27th, celebrate Canadian Independent Bookstore Day with Munro’s Books!!! On Saturday, April 27, readers across the country will have the opportunity to support local independent bookshops by participating in Canadian Independent Bookstore Day (CIBD). With more than 150 participating shops expected, CIBD is an annual cultural celebration and an opportunity for book buyers,

• Munro's Books, 1108 Government Street, Victoria, BC, V8W1Y2

Ensemble Laude presents Bloom!

Ensemble Laude’s spring concert, Bloom! curates joyous music written for upper voices written by composers from around the globe, upon the themes of renewal and blossoming creativity. Our programs entwine spoken word with song. Ensemble Laude encompasses singers of all ages, orientation and ethnicity into our ensemble and this diversity is reflected in our music selection. Bloom especially highli

• 924 Douglas St, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 1C1

It Might As Well Be Spring

My Fair Lady, Brigadoon, Carousel, Oklahoma! Remember the tunes from these great productions? Take a musical stroll down memory lane with Sidney's Via Choralis choir. Led by Artistic Director Jody Onuma, with accompanist Yousef Shadian, the 35 voice choir sings some Broadway golden oldies as well as a selection of folk tunes. It all happens at St. Elizabeth’s Church (10030 Third St. Sidney)

• St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church, 10030 Third Street , Sidney, British Columbia, V8L 3B3

JS Bach Ascension BWV Cantata

Glorious cantata for the Ascension performed by  Deanna Sills, soprano Adam Dyjach, tenor Kyron Basu, bass David Barss, trumpet Robert Jan Dukarm, organ

• St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 1T1

Hampton Concert Orchestra Spring Concert

Under the baton of Charles Encell, the orchestra will perform: Leonore Overture No. 3 - L. van Beethoven Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 - E. Grieg Symphony No. 7 in C - F. Schubert Admission by donation.

• Les Passmore Centre, 286 Hampton Rd, Victoria, British Columbia, V8Z1H3

The Avenue Gallery – Feature Artist – Guy Hollington

Guy Hollington began his career in glass almost by chance; an offhand comment led to an introductory course that morphed into a passion for the blown glass medium. Further study at both the Corning Museum of Glass and the Pilchuk School of Glass provided insight into more of the intricacies of glass blowing and further refinement of his technique.  The design on Guy’s stunning vase, ‘Circular

• 2184 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia, V8R 1G3

Hampton Concert Orchestra Spring Concert

Under the baton of Charles Encell, the orchestra will perform: Leonore Overture No. 3 - L. van Beethoven Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 - E. Grieg Symphony No. 7 in C - F. Schubert Admission by donation.

• Les Passmore Centre, 286 Hampton Rd, Victoria, British Columbia, V8Z 1H3