Events

Participants in Victoria’s annual Zombie Walk, dressed in their gory best, lurch and stagger their way down Government Street. (Black Press Media file photo)

Zombie Walk lurches its way back to Victoria

Gruesome but fun event is a great lead-in for Halloween

  • Sep 11, 2023

 

The cast members of a past Melanin Magic show, featuring (L-R) local musician Hoelune, Kash, Hazel Nuez, Mx. Fox, Aquamarina, Cherry Cheeks, Axelangelo. In front: Versa Vice and Holly Shirt. (Finding Charlotte Photography)

Victoria’s Melanin Magic is back with a new vision

After a hiatus, the Burlesque Bash returns to showcase BIPOC performers

  • Aug 29, 2023

 

Abkhazi Garden features rocky slopes and vistas, native Garry oaks, Japanese maples, rhododendrons, carpets of heather, irises, daylilies and more. (The Teahouse at Abkhazi Garden/Facebook)

Victoria’s Abkhazi Garden hosting art, Grandparents Day and more in September

Enjoy the heritage garden as late summer flowers bloom and autumn colour begins to come out

 

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)
Sophia Ammann is set to perform Leonard Cohen covers and originals at James Bay United Church on April 27. (Karl Vandewoestijne)

Monday Mag’s Coming Up: three events to check out this week (April 24-May 1)

Joy of Life Festival, Atomic Vaudeville and Sophia Ammann

Sophia Ammann is set to perform Leonard Cohen covers and originals at James Bay United Church on April 27. (Karl Vandewoestijne)
Maureen Beck. (Kris Ugarriza)

Maureen Beck, one-handed climber and world champion, at Victoria’s Royal Theatre on April 25

At one point, Beck taped a metal ladle to her arm so she could climb.

  • Apr 19, 2023
Maureen Beck. (Kris Ugarriza)
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)
Music by the Sea is being hosted at the Victoria International Marina from Aug. 17 to 22. (Photo courtesy of Music by the Sea)

Oceanfront concerts liven up Victoria International Marina in August

Music by the Sea features intimate performances by professional classical and jazz musicians

Music by the Sea is being hosted at the Victoria International Marina from Aug. 17 to 22. (Photo courtesy of Music by the Sea)
Aria Lam, 5, and her dad, Raymond Lam, were among the 8,000 or so who attended the Saanich Strawberry Festival in 2017. Organizers expect a similar number to attend this year. Wolfgang Depner/Saanich News

SAVE THE DATE: Summertime fun comes in many forms on the South Island

From goats to cars to stars, this list has a bit of everything to help plan the rest of summer

  • Jul 5, 2018
Aria Lam, 5, and her dad, Raymond Lam, were among the 8,000 or so who attended the Saanich Strawberry Festival in 2017. Organizers expect a similar number to attend this year. Wolfgang Depner/Saanich News