Arts & Culture
Below are information about arts and cultural activities including online free entertainment and activities for kids.
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Black Histories Wikipedia & Wikidata Edit-a-thon
Representation matters. Join us for an online panel discussion and beginner-friendly editing sessions to help improve coverage of Black histories. Organized by library and archives staff and students at Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto Public Library, the...
Black Excellence in STEM Careers: Diversity in Engineering
Join us as we showcase Black Excellence in Engineering with a feature presentation by Electrical Engineer and Energy specialist Gary Thompson, PEng. As an Engineering practitioner and advocate for Diversity in Engineering, Gary Thompson shares his experiences and...
Harmonic Voices: The Beauty of Pan-Africanism
Join us to celebrate the richness of our diverse cultures by demonstrating our strong sense of unity and honouring the many experiences and struggles of the Black diasporic community. This event will feature a keynote speaker, multidisciplinary scholar and artist, Dr....
ICA BIPOC Anti-Racism Resources
The Inter-Culture Association of Victoria (ICA) has compiled a media list to educate individuals about the experiences, accomplishments, and history of the BIPOC community. These lists include movies, books, articles and videos, among other items. They are free to...
BC Black History Awareness Society 2023 Black History Month Programming
The BC Black History Awareness Society has released their 2023 Black History Month programming with 6 public events from February 1 - 27 including music performances and guided tours. All events are free to attend, but donations are recommended. There is a mix of...
Welcome Day Celebration and Newcomer Expo 2023
This free all-ages community event showcases newcomer initiatives and brings our local community together around diversity and inclusion. We look forward to welcoming you as an attendee, volunteer, artisan, maker, artist, community organization, performer, or cultural...
Open Mic Night
The Victoria Native Friendship Centre is hosting a community open mic event on February 23rd from 5:00-8:00PM PST. This event will feature community performances - poetry, comedy, music, book excerpts, and more, all performance types are welcome. This event is free...
Free Weekly Breathwork Class
You are invited every Wednesday to experience the great benefits of the Joy of Breathing technique. Learn how to breathe naturally and fully with this simple and effective method. Start your journey to greater health, vitality, peace and joy! These 30 minute weekly...
Understanding Consent Culture Workshop
This free workshop is intended to provide folks with the information, skills, and opportunity to understand and practice consent. Through activities and discussion, this workshop will bust myths about sexualized violence and gender and learn about consent. All are...