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Various activities to enjoy while visiting Victoria, BC

VICTORIA DAY PARADE

The Thrifty Foods 124th Victoria Day Parade presented by CHEK TV on Monday May 20, 2024 starting at 9am – Douglas and Finlayson to Douglas and Courtney. Thrifty Foods 124th Victoria Day Parade presented by Chek TV The Greater Victoria Festival Society will host a world class event showcasing our diverse cultures and celebrating with

SCATTERED ARTIST TOUR

May 25-26, 2024, 11 AM to 4 PM Ten locations hosting 34 artists. Enjoy a variety of art forms including fine art, pottery, textiles, jewelry, garden decor, and more. Free self-guided market style event! Door prizes! Live music, refreshments, and raffles! Come peek into the studios and garden settings. For up-to-date information follow us on

VICTORIA CHORAL SOCIETY

Sunday, May 19th, 2024 – 2:30pm UVic Centre Farquhar Auditorium John Estacio’s The Houses Stand Not Far Apart and Larysa Kuzmenko’s Golden Harvest with Members of the Victoria Symphony Soloists: Betty Wayne Allison, Soprano Nathan McDonald, Baritone Please join Victoria Choral Society for an afternoon of dramatic, powerful music telling of an immigrant experience, and

POWER TO SUMMIT

MAY 24 - 26, 2024 A virtual expedition up K2 pushing your limits to fundraise, climb, and work together all in support of Power To Be. One big mountain, one big event, open to anyone, anywhere! Celebrating the 5th anniversary of Power To Summit, get your team of four fund-racers ready to take on the

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ART SHOW AND SALE

CORDOVA BAY ART GROUP SHOW & SALE MAY 11, 2024 FROM 10 - 3 The Cordova Bay Art Group is having an art show and sale on May 11, 2024, from 10 am – 3 pm.  The event will take place in the Annex adjacent to Cordova Bay Elementary School at 5238 Cordova Bay Road,

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AFRICA FEST

JUNE 20 - 23, 2024 1 Centennial Sq, Victoria, BC Festival Afri’Ca Fest 2024 is more than just a gathering; it’s a celebration of African culture, heritage, and diversity. Our event showcases a rich tapestry of music, dance, art, cuisine, and much more, providing a platform for artists, performers, and community members to come together

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PAUL MARLEYN AND FRIENDS

Paul Marleyn and Friends in Recital  Friday, May 17 @ 7:30pm in Alix Goolden Performance Hall (entrance 900 Johnson Street) Internationally acclaimed cellist Paul Marleyn is joined by pianist Monica Pfau, and cellists Brian Yoon and Amy Laing, to perform a program of inspiring and eclectic works by composers Rachmaninoff, Prokofiev, Sollima, Barriere, Garner, Popper,

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NEW OXFORD STRING QUARTET

New Orford String Quartet presents Pizzicato! Thursday, May 16 @ 7:30pm in Alix Goolden Performance Hall (entrance 900 Johnson Street) We are excited to host the New Orford String Quartet, with violinist Jonathan Crow, a prominent alum who studied under Sydney Humphreys, the Conservatory’s founding Head of Strings.We acknowledge the generous support of the Gail O’Riordan Climate and the Arts

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CONCERTS WITH THE VCM

2 CONCERTS! 1.  May 5th, 2024 - Hope in the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community - Alix Goolden Performance Hall - 907 Pandora Enjoy an afternoon of beautiful music, performed by Conservatory faculty who identify as members or allies of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. This concert event will also feature a panel discussion with invited guests focusing on the

CANDLELIGHT CONCERTS

VARIOUS DATES AND PROGRAMS IN APRIL & MAY CLICK BELOW FOR DETAILS St Ann's Academy and Auditorium National Historic Site With winter's departure, Candlelight Spring concerts reveal their splendor. Lit by the warm glow of candles, melodies will bloom and create an unforgettable ambience. This spring, music is transformed into the ultimate way of celebrating