Arts & Culture
Below are information about arts and cultural activities including online free entertainment and activities for kids.
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Sights of the Savanna Sketching Workshop
Sights of the Savanna is a free online workshop put on by the Bateman Foundation that takes a look at animals of the Savanna, as well as Robert Bateman's artwork. A pencil and sketchbook are required for the workshop as participants will learn to sketch a Hyrax. The...
Body Language: Reawakening Cultural Tattooing of the Northwest
This event runs from January 12 - April 9, 2022 and explores historic and contemporary cultural tattooing from 5 different Indigenous artist perspectives. The exhibition takes place at the Legacy Art Gallery downtown and is free to everyone. More information can be...
Health and Well-Being Workshops
These workshops are offered by the BC government with a new one running every few days. The sessions take place virtually as webinars. They cover a range of topics for dealing with stress and coping with mental illness. To register, you have to log in to the BC...
SPCA Holiday Mini-Camps
The BCSPCA is holding a virtual mini-camp from December 20th-22nd called Home for the Holidays. Ages 8-14 welcome, activities will include environmentally-friendly gift making and a virtual tour of a BCSPCA shelter. Register before December 10th for $60 admission, for...
Late Night at the Bateman Art Gallery
The Bateman Late Night Opening happens on the third Thursday of the month, when you can visit the Bateman Gallery after hours, from 4:30-7pm. Admission is by donation, and the Bateman Gallery in Victoria BC is accessible by elevator. All are welcome! Location: The...
BIPOC Written, Digital, and Visual Art Submissions Wanted
The Students of Colour Collective (SOCC) of the University of Victoria's student society is hosting a call for written, digital, or visual art submissions. It is free to enter and open to all Victoria based artists who self-identify as indigenous, black, or as a...
Neurodiversity Education Workshop
The International Neurodiversity Society Working Group presents a Masterclass series on Neurodiversity. This is a recurrent event that aims to showcase a diverse range of speakers and subjects from across the globe and the Neurodiverse community, academia, and...
Witches’ Stories: Nurses and midwives accused of witchcraft (1563-1736)
The RCN Foundation is hosting a free online historical event on Wed, 17 November from 10:00 – 11:15 PDT. Professors from Edinburgh Napier University will tell the stories of some of the Scottish women and men cruelly and unfairly accused and punished for helping...
Tips and Tricks for Capturing Portfolio Worthy Wildlife Images
Kenmore Camera company is hosting an online virtual event that is offering tips and tricks on how to take fantastic wildlife photos. The event is free and all are welcome. Registration online is required. The event is taking place on Friday, November 5th from 1:00 PM...