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Sixty Watt Trivia events take place weekly across the city at places like Maude Hunter's Pub, 5th Street Bar and Grill, the Loghouse Pub, Bartholomew's Public House and more. (image provided)

Lawrie lighting up Greater Victoria with Sixty Watt Trivia

Marketing pro-turned-entrepreneur makes creating quizzes a living

  • May 29, 2023
With April 29 being Canadian Independent Bookstore Day, it’s a perfect time to get some book recommendations by local authors. (Sam Duerksen)

Celebrate local authors with these Victoria books

Books by local authors to enjoy this summer

Claire Yoo (left), president of the Victoria Korean Canadian Women's Association, joins Heejae Shin, Sugene Song and Kyoung Soon Won at the association's booth at Folktoria in Centennial Square. (Don Descoteau/News Staff)

Every culture has its lullabies – Folktoria June 3 and 4 in Victoria

More than 65 groups are represented, showcasing dance, food, clothing and more

  • May 15, 2023
The Sealion Medieval Market (image supplied for Monday Mag)

Sealion Medieval Market in Saanichton is a time warp to the Middle Ages, complete with sword fighting and minstrel shows

Market and annual “battle” between mainland and island baronies takes place May 27

  • May 15, 2023
The Sealion Medieval Market (image supplied for Monday Mag)
The second annual Awakening Chinatown Festival takes place in Victoria’s Chinatown Sunday, May 28. (Courtesy Victoria Chinatown Museum Society)

Awakening Chinatown Festival weaves history into the future of Victoria’s downtown

Canada’s oldest Chinatown celebrates enduring contributions to the community at May 28 festival

  • May 11, 2023
The second annual Awakening Chinatown Festival takes place in Victoria’s Chinatown Sunday, May 28. (Courtesy Victoria Chinatown Museum Society)
Pulcherie Mboussi organizes AfriCa Fest to help newcomers feel at home. (Kazakiz)

‘A space for me to feel at home’: AfriCa Fest set for May in Victoria

AfriCa Fest’s Pulcherie Mboussi uses dance, music and food to bring together small but diverse African community

Pulcherie Mboussi organizes AfriCa Fest to help newcomers feel at home. (Kazakiz)
Teredo wood electric guitars with unique historic spruce tops from Vigilant Guitars. (Runegate Photography)

Victoria Guitar Show set for its second coming

Co-founder and event director Trevor Woodland talks to MM about current guitar trends

  • May 3, 2023
Teredo wood electric guitars with unique historic spruce tops from Vigilant Guitars. (Runegate Photography)
Artist Marcela Strasdas shows art in her home during the Hills to Shore Artists Tour, which runs over Mother’s Day weekend. (Carol Sherwood photo)
Artist Marcela Strasdas shows art in her home during the Hills to Shore Artists Tour which runs over Mother’s Day weekend.

Five ways to treat mom this Mother’s Day in Victoria

High tea, gardens, annual art tours and more

Artist Marcela Strasdas shows art in her home during the Hills to Shore Artists Tour, which runs over Mother’s Day weekend. (Carol Sherwood photo)
Artist Marcela Strasdas shows art in her home during the Hills to Shore Artists Tour which runs over Mother’s Day weekend.
Timothy Vernon, the founding artistic director of Pacific Opera, is stepping down as artistic director after 43 years with the company. (image supplied)

“A little bit of Amadeus in him” – Pacific Opera’s Timothy Vernon celebrated

With Vernon leaving Pacific Opera, Friends of Timothy gala celebrates 43 years of excellence and Vernon’s role in bringing opera to Victoria

  • May 1, 2023
Timothy Vernon, the founding artistic director of Pacific Opera, is stepping down as artistic director after 43 years with the company. (image supplied)
Naomi Woo is one of two new conductors to join Pacific Opera this year through Women in Musical Leadership program. (image supplied Pacific Opera)

Women in Musical Leadership program aims to bring change to Victoria’s classical scene

Passing the baton: Pacific Opera mentors a new generation of musical leadership through program

  • Apr 21, 2023
Naomi Woo is one of two new conductors to join Pacific Opera this year through Women in Musical Leadership program. (image supplied Pacific Opera)
Artist Francis Dick will be working from a makeshift studio in the Legacy Art Gallery during her five month exhibit, with visitors encouraged to come and connect. (Don Denton photo)

Walking Thru My Fires: Francis Dick exhibit at Legacy Art Gallery is brave and poignant

Dick explores Residential School legacies, urban Indigeneity, and the healing power of art through deeply personal paintings, carvings and music.

Artist Francis Dick will be working from a makeshift studio in the Legacy Art Gallery during her five month exhibit, with visitors encouraged to come and connect. (Don Denton photo)
Così fan tutte, 2022, at the Theatre des Champs Elysees. (Vincent Pontet)

Pacific Opera Victoria stages comedy of follies and foibles

Really folks, what could go wrong?

  • Apr 3, 2023
Così fan tutte, 2022, at the Theatre des Champs Elysees. (Vincent Pontet)
Part of a piece created by graphic designer Juan Ramirez, made with the help of AI.

Exploring art through AI: what Victoria artists say about new trend

Digital artists are teaming up with Arts BC to put on “Exploring Canadian Art Through AI” public workshops in April

Part of a piece created by graphic designer Juan Ramirez, made with the help of AI.
(image supplied by Tim Collins)

Raw and rich – Vinyl is the real deal

Victoria’s Record Fair offers audiophiles the chance to find their holy grail

  • Mar 25, 2023
(image supplied by Tim Collins)
Greater Victoria sculptor David Hunwick. (Lia Crowe photo)
Greater Victoria sculptor David Hunwick. (Lia Crowe photo)
The Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre on Quadra Street. (Photo by Ella Matte)

The past, present and feminine future of the Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre

Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet) is the highlight of Women’s History Month

  • Feb 24, 2023
The Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre on Quadra Street. (Photo by Ella Matte)
Author Alisha Sevigny is a recipient of the Margaret Wise Brown Board Book Award for her children’s book Give Me a Snickle. (Courtesy Pierre Louis Beranek)

UVic grad wins inaugural children’s book award for Give me a Snickle

Alisha Sevigny’s book celebrates made-up words to express love and joy

Author Alisha Sevigny is a recipient of the Margaret Wise Brown Board Book Award for her children’s book Give Me a Snickle. (Courtesy Pierre Louis Beranek)
Colin McKean, one of the founders of VEC and current landlord, and Executive Director Layla Sutherland at the Victoria Events Centre. (Arnold Lim / Black Press Media)

Progressive, community-based venue VEC celebrates 20 years in Victoria’s downtown

Run as a non-profit built by the hands of many, the VEC has come a long way since it emerged from a defunct teen nightclub.

Colin McKean, one of the founders of VEC and current landlord, and Executive Director Layla Sutherland at the Victoria Events Centre. (Arnold Lim / Black Press Media)
Filipe DeAndrade. (Credit: Royal Theatre Website)

Untamed star brings nature show to Victoria

Filipe DeAndrade will talk about living with intention and finding your passion in life

  • Jan 18, 2023
Filipe DeAndrade. (Credit: Royal Theatre Website)
Laura Davis, president of the Arts and Culture Colwood Society, said the group’s first year was a success, including the installation of this Emily Carr interpretive sign near Royal Bay. Members and staff are looking forward to another year of bringing the community together through art. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

Arts and Culture Colwood Society bringing community together through the arts

Group is back for a second year offering classes, art shows and performances

Laura Davis, president of the Arts and Culture Colwood Society, said the group’s first year was a success, including the installation of this Emily Carr interpretive sign near Royal Bay. Members and staff are looking forward to another year of bringing the community together through art. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)