Arts & Culture
Below are information about arts and cultural activities including online free entertainment and activities for kids.
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VPS/ECAH QUEER ART SHOW
After the pride week festival comes to an end, pride celebrations will still continue. A queer art exhibit called “For the Love of All of US” will be presented in the Esquimalt Community Art Hub from July 14 to July 30th 2021. This exhibit will explore...
Smithsonian Open Access
The Smithsonian Museum has uploaded over 2.8 million images from their archives, museums, research centres, and libraries to browse and use in personal projects. Additionally, users can download art and music created by others through the open access portal. Website:...
Arts and Entertainment Resource List
The occupational health and safety association of arts and entertainment (act safe) has collected a resource list of relevant resources and protocols for the motion pictures and performing arts community. The list is kept up to date with changing health guidelines and...
Fort Langley Jazz and Arts Festival
The Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival is putting on their annual event on September 4th and 5th, 2021. Some events will take place in-person outdoors, while other events will be available to livestream online. There will be ticketed events, as well as free virtual...
North Shore Art in the Garden
North Van Arts has launched an online cultural event that began on June 12 and ends on June 27th, 2021. Anyone can access the website and enjoy local art, gardening, dance, and music through a series of short videos. Check out the website for a safe and easy way to...
Song Circle A Sing along Session for all ages
The Panorama Recreation Centre is launching a free event starting June 29th for kids of all ages and abilities. This event will allow people to build a strong community through music and songs while maintaining the COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidelines. Location: 1885...
Out of Isolation and Back to Connection
On Monday, May 31st at 7pm, the Salt Spring Community Alliance is hosting a free workshop on nonviolent communication for anyone interested as we return to more in-person activities. This introductory session will be hosted by Compassionate Communication teacher Laura...
All-Aboard Family Cycling Q&A
On June 3rd, 2021 at 12pm PST, Capital Bike, Island Health and Quadratic Sound are hosting a virtual workshop on how to safely bike around Victoria with children (on their own bicycles). The workshop will be hosted on Facebook Live so attendees will have an...
A Day of Indigenous Healing and Wellness
On June 18th, 2021, the Camp Kerry Society is holding a Virtual Wellness Gathering for Indigenous people that have been impacted by grief, illness or loss and their supporters. For more information and to register, visit their website. Website:...