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October 14, 2026 06:00 PM October 15, 2026 11:00 PM
This event began 2026-05-30 and repeats every day forever
11am - 4pm May 30 & 31
Again this year, a group of artists and creatives in the greater Fernwood area are opening their studios, homes and gardens to visitors. This year there are 20 locations in both Fernwood and Oaklands, featuring more than two dozen artists showing a wide variety of local art. There will be paintings, both abstract and realistic, ceramics, jewelry, garden art, printmaking, photography and collage. There’s even a roaming storyteller.
Since its beginning in 2008, this free, family-friendly event has welcomed guests who want to see and possibly purchase art of a variety of types. Visitors can enjoy strolling leafy streets, many with heritage homes and gardens, and exploring back yard studios and gardens full of art in one of the oldest parts of Victoria.
Brochures are being distributed to local businesses and stores around town with a detailed map of the venues and details about the participating artists.
Some artists also offer activities for families with children, and many of the locations are wheelchair accessible. Visitors can stroll the neighbourhood, enjoy food and beverages in Fernwood’s cafes and bistros, and view or purchase a wide variety of art at reasonable prices.
As an added bonus this year, the Fernwood Art Stroll is collaborating with the Fernwood Cat Walk, who's event is on Saturday, May 30th. Some of the Art Stroll participants are showing their cats as well was their art.
An online map and information about participants in the 2025 Fernwood Art Stroll can be downloaded at www.fernwoodartstroll.ca
For further information, contact
John Hillian 250-590-1277 [email protected]
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October 15, 2026 01:30 AM 06:00 AM
Ocean Entertainment Worldwide, in association with A.J.E. Global Productions, presents eight limited engagement concerts starring Canada's Avery Raquel ~ Live in Concert.
Witness the evolution of one of Canada’s most formidable young musical forces. At just 24 years old, Billboard-charting recording artist and multi-instrumentalist Avery Raquel takes the stage for a mesmerizing live experience that redefines the boundaries of modern soul.
The Slow Motion Tour is a brilliant collision of musical eras. Backed by an elite and accomplished band, Avery seamlessly weaves her deep roots in classic jazz with the sultry, atmospheric textures of contemporary R&B and alternative soul. Having recently returned from Europe after earning her master’s degree from Berklee College of Music, Avery brings a fierce, refined musicianship to the stage. Her multi-octave range—praised as "lustrous, precise, and luminously powerful"—commands the room from the very first note, effortlessly shifting from a whisper to a soaring, emotive roar.
This is a night of honest, vulnerable storytelling packaged in infectious hooks, lush live arrangements, and undeniable Canadian talent. The performance is meticulously paced to highlight Avery’s journey from jazz prodigy to contemporary R&B innovator.
With an intimate, late-night jazz club energy feel, Avery demonstrates her multi-instrumental prowess, trading off between the piano and guitar. This show features jazz-tinged, stripped-back arrangements of her earlier discography, alongside smoky, neo-soul-inspired new material.
Throughout the entire concert the energy builds as her full band takes over, diving into the heart of her celebrated self-titled album. Audiences will experience live, driving renditions of fan favorites like "Helpless", "Please," "You", and 'Nothing More", alongside the critically acclaimed tracks that swept the John Lennon Songwriting Competition.
The show culminates in a wave of lush, modern, ambient grooves. Showcasing her newest material—including "Hard To Stay", "The Letter", and tracks from her Slow Motion EP—Avery leans into atmospheric 80s, rich vocal harmonies, and irresistible, deep R&B pockets that keep the crowd moving.
Avery Raquel has been captivating audiences professionally for over a decade, but this tour marks a profound "rebirth" of her artistry. She possesses a rare, magnetic ability to make a large performing arts center feel like a tight-knit, emotional sanctuary. For anyone who loves the timeless depth of Amy Winehouse, the vocal precision of jazz greats, and the fresh, current edge of modern R&B, this concert is a masterclass in what the future of soul music sounds like.
Two exclusive performances only. Show 1) 6:30 pm | Show 2: 9:30 pm at The Coda
Tickets: $40 - available at www.gotothecoda.com
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October 15, 2026 02:00 AM
This event began 2025-10-04 and repeats every day forever
Three Victoria artists present Writ Large - Contemporary Works on Paper
Three Victoria artists draw on their pasts as professional writers and editors to exhibit a collection of large-format works inspired by the emotional and intellectual energy of written language.
Georgina Montgomery, Louise Oborne, and MaryLou Wakefield use words and text as part of their visual language to amplify a compelling idea, question, or life experience personally meaningful to them.
In this series, the artists demonstrate their individual stylistic approaches to interpreting 'Writ Large' and invite viewers to find their own meaning and interpretation in the works.
Writ Large will be on at arc.hive artist run centre October 4 - 19 and open for viewing Saturdays and Sundays from 12 - 4 pm.
An opening reception with the artists in attendance will be on Friday, October 3, from 7 - 9 pm.
For more information about the artists and the exhibition, visit www.writ-large.art
For more information, contact MaryLou Wakefield
[email protected]
250 217-2421
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