Diamond Cafe making funk pop waves in Victoria music scene June 30, 2022June 30, 2022 Guy Rosenfeld The irony of Diamond Cafe's popularity as a funk pop musician in Victoria is that it stems from an ethos of individualism and an early career rejection of the cookie
In review: Melanin Magic wows Victoria Event Centre’s stage June 30, 2022June 30, 2022 Brianna Bock Melanin Magic, an all-BIPOC production company, performed at the Victoria Event Centre on June 16. It was a community-based show focussed on uplifting burlesque performers of colour, and providing a
Victoria Pride Parade returns to the city after two years June 30, 2022June 30, 2022 Ashlee Levy On June 26, the Victoria Pride Parade wound its way through downtown. Around 140 groups participated in this year’s parade, part of the first in-person Victoria Pride Festival since 2019.
John’s Place: Where strangers become family June 30, 2022June 30, 2022 Annika Olson You may know John’s Place for its long line, exposure on the Canadian television series You Gotta Eat Here, or the almost five-star review on Google. You may have even
Markets, concerts, and events in Victoria this summer May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Boston Laferté Here are some of the markets, festivals, and concerts that people can enjoy in Victoria this summer. Keep in mind, these are only a few highlights, and there will be
In review: “Shadow of the Rougarou” a powerful representation of Métis people May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Boston Laferté A few weeks ago, I saw a post about a new show coming to the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) streaming service called APTN Lumi on May 9. The show
“Kindred”: The inherent comedy of a failed relationship May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Brianna Bock When a relationship ends, what comes next? How does someone rebuild their new life, and how do you do that when your ex-partner moves on? The Belfry Theatre's new comedy
“Subject to Change” a reminder of the importance of galleries to artists April 21, 2022April 21, 2022 Brianna Bock Subject to Change is the exhibition of 32 undergraduate students in the UVic Visual Arts program. Usually an annual exhibition, it was put on hold during COVID, but has returned
#Sealfie and Inuit social media resistance April 8, 2022April 8, 2022 Diane Garson The hashtag #Sealfie, a play on the words selfie and seal, became popular in 2014 as a response to the continued opposition towards seal hunting in so-called Canada’s north. Trending
Indigenous Pop-Up Markets set up for spring April 8, 2022April 8, 2022 Hana Chamberlain The Indigenous Pop-Up Market is an event that started as a means of a mother helping her son, but quickly developed into a local attraction as a popular vendor fair.
