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Matt Andersen performs at Rockwood Music Hall in New York City on March 18, 2016. (Photo by Ebet Roberts/Redferns)

Time to open a Big Bottle of Joy

Matt Andersen is coming to Victoria

  • Mar 2, 2023
Matt Andersen performs at Rockwood Music Hall in New York City on March 18, 2016. (Photo by Ebet Roberts/Redferns)
Syd Bosel is headlining the Hot Flash Comedy show set for March 9 at the Mary Winspear Centre. (Courtesy of Syd Bosel)

‘Don’t forget your panty liners’: Syd Bosel headlining Women’s Day comedy show in Sidney

The March 9 show takes place at the Mary Winspear Centre and promises to make unfunny topics funny

Syd Bosel is headlining the Hot Flash Comedy show set for March 9 at the Mary Winspear Centre. (Courtesy of Syd Bosel)
Ben Caplan in Old Stock Musical. (Courtesy Stoo Metz Photography)

Labour of love with deep personal meaning returns to Victoria stage

Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story puts a human face on the refugee experience

  • Feb 27, 2023
Ben Caplan in Old Stock Musical. (Courtesy Stoo Metz Photography)
Hundreds of people are behind the scenes when movies are made. (Tim Collins)

Don’t call them “extras”

Background actors are part of the magic of film

  • Feb 27, 2023
Hundreds of people are behind the scenes when movies are made. (Tim Collins)
Comedian Julie Kim. (Photo by Yohan Kim)

Julie Kim: Connecting people through laughter

Julie Kim hits the stage in Victoria on March 3

Comedian Julie Kim. (Photo by Yohan Kim)
Danny Ramadan (left) and Yvonne Blomer (right) are participating authors at Sidney LitFest. (Courtesy of Sidney LitFest)

Sidney LitFest coming back to Mary Winspear Centre

Sidney LitFest is scheduled to take place April 20 to 22

  • Feb 22, 2023
Danny Ramadan (left) and Yvonne Blomer (right) are participating authors at Sidney LitFest. (Courtesy of Sidney LitFest)
The McPherson Playhouse in Victoria. (Black Press Media file photo)

Walter Trout brings his rhythm of blues to B.C.’s capital

McPherson Playhouse prepares for March 11 show

  • Feb 21, 2023
The McPherson Playhouse in Victoria. (Black Press Media file photo)
Sebastian Gaskin (image provided)

Sebastian Gaskin gears up to wow Victoria with unique acoustic solo show

The 2021 Western Canadian Music Awards RB Artist of the Year performs at UVic on March 11

  • Feb 20, 2023
Sebastian Gaskin (image provided)
The Royal Theatre at 805 Broughton St. (Black Press Media file photo)

Come back to fantasy with Pacific Opera Victoria’s The Birds

A tender, comedic and melancholy tale of human aspirations and the failure of utopias

  • Feb 18, 2023
The Royal Theatre at 805 Broughton St. (Black Press Media file photo)
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 graduate 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)
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)
Ballet dancers from Amadeus, a Ballet Victoria production, 2023. (B.A. Burns)

Ballet Victoria’s Amadeus explores Mozart’s powerful life through Queen, hip hop and more

Destrooper’s narrative ballet looks at Mozart through a variety of choreographic styles and music

Ballet dancers from Amadeus, a Ballet Victoria production, 2023. (B.A. Burns)
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.

Art Gallery of Greater Victoria presents lecture series on the perception of ageing

An upcoming art lecture series explores how ageing was portrayed across cultures and time

  • Feb 9, 2023
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.
The Helmuth Wolff & Associes Ltee, Op 47, organ built in 2005 in the Christ Church Cathedral. (Courtesy Mark Thompson)

Landmark Victoria organ in the spotlight at this year’s Pacific Baroque Festival

Annual event kicks off Feb. 15 at Christ Church Cathedral

The Helmuth Wolff & Associes Ltee, Op 47, organ built in 2005 in the Christ Church Cathedral. (Courtesy Mark Thompson)
(Martina DaSilva)

Kimono-clad pianist set to light up Victoria stage

New York-based Miki Yamanaka plays Hermann’s Jazz Club Feb. 4

(Martina DaSilva)
Bones of Crows is set to be screened in Colwood, Sidney and Victoria. (Courtesy of Bones of Crows)

Bones of Crows to be shown at three locations in Greater Victoria

Free screening of Indigenous film is set for 7 p.m. on Feb. 3 and 4

Bones of Crows is set to be screened in Colwood, Sidney and Victoria. (Courtesy of Bones of Crows)
James Keelaghan will stop in Sidney on Feb. 12 during his B.C. tour. (Photo supplied)

Juno Award-winner James Keelaghan to perform in Sidney

Six-city British Columbia tour includes stops in Courtenay, Duncan

James Keelaghan will stop in Sidney on Feb. 12 during his B.C. tour. (Photo supplied)
A couple enjoys the fire at Oak Bay Hotel Boathouse Spa. (Aaron J. Barr)

Choose your own adventure: Things to do for Valentine’s Day in Victoria

Here’s our list of things to do this Valentine’s Day based off what mood you want to set

A couple enjoys the fire at Oak Bay Hotel Boathouse Spa. (Aaron J. Barr)
Victoria Beer Week will see the return of popular events, like beer and pizza night, along with new additions to the lineup. (File photo courtesy Victoria Beer Society)

Victoria Beer Week returns in May with new events celebrating craft beer

Almost 50 B.C. breweries will take part in the celebration

Victoria Beer Week will see the return of popular events, like beer and pizza night, along with new additions to the lineup. (File photo courtesy Victoria Beer Society)
Vancouver’s Julie Kim. (Graphic submitted)

Vancouver comic brings ‘rant-y’ style to Victoria show

Julie Kim will be in Victoria in March

  • Jan 12, 2023
Vancouver’s Julie Kim. (Graphic submitted)