Featured Events in Victoria in September 2025 (December Updated)

Infinite Loop Ensō for Uncertain Times A Performance and Installation by tori jones Exhibition Statement: In a room filled with breath and silent awareness, a circle is drawn — not as an object, but as an act. Ensō , the meditative brushstroke of Zen, becomes the spine of this exhibition: an ongoing gesture, deteriorating, imperfect, incomplete. Here, the enso becomes a durational practice, a climate ritual, a critique of work, a liturgy of becoming. This is not an exhibition of paintings. It is a performance of persistence. Each day, enso is practiced, drawn in ash and oil — ephemeral materials that speak to our decaying age: wildfire soot, industrial residue, plastics ground to pigment. The mark is a reminder of impermanence not as mysticism but as material fact. In an era when the planet is burning, work is fracturing our bodies and time, and spiritual life is often reduced to productivity hacks, this exhibition insists on stillness, slowness, and repetition — not as retreat, but as resistance. By inviting viewers into a space where nothing is preserved and everything is in process, Infinite Loop becomes a quiet act of mourning, meditation, and hope — a circle drawn again and again in the dust of what’s left. Location: Audain Gallery, Visual Arts Bldg. 3800 Ring Rd. Reception: Friday, Sept. 5th, 11am - 2pm Exhibition times: Sept. 2 - 6, 10am - 4pm Information Source: Tori Jones and the ArtSea Community Arts Council | eventbrite

The VIP Ribfest experience you didn’t know you needed. No lines. No scrambling for shade. No missing the music. Just good food, cold drinks, your own table near the stage, and zero stress. Book your time slot now, enjoy Ribfest at your own pace, then stay and soak up the rest of the festival once you exit the VIP tent. Come solo or bring your crew — it’s the easiest, most enjoyable way to do Ribfest. And every ticket supports a great local cause. Information Source: Esquimalt Fire Fighters Charitable Foundation | eventbrite

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you can create your own mini ecosystem in a glass container! Learn how to design and care for your very own terrarium with the help of our expert instructors. This event is perfect for plant lovers of all levels - whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, you'll have a blast getting your hands dirty and unleashing your creativity. Every workshop participant will walk away with a beautifully planted terrarium complete with plants and decorations. This workshop will also include guidance on how to care for your terrarium to ensure your plants will thrive in your home. Information Source: VI Plant Shop | eventbrite

Art Battle is live, competitive painting like you’ve never seen before. In three fast-paced rounds, artists battle the clock and each other to create their best work in just 20 minutes. As they paint, you’ll move around the easels, witnessing the creative process up close. Grab a beverage, cast your vote to help decide the winner, and bid in a silent auction to take your favourite piece home. Artists: This could be you! Apply here. Follow our Instagram to see artists announced. This month’s theme is Celebration. Meet the folks on stage: Host: Jag Moussa (he/him) - Multi-award-winning multimedia artist, creator of Royal C.U.N.T, stage performer, and gender-neutral salon boss. Everything Jag does is art. He’s witty, kind and cheeky, always challenging what’s normalized and encouraging everyone to show up as their most authentic selves. Jag is guaranteed to dazzle and inspire you. DJ: Koji Hattori (he/him) - DJ, automotive painter, skater and happy guy! Meet the coordinators: Christine Richardson (she/her) - Former General Manager of the Victoria Event Centre, Christine is bringing Art Battle back to a new space! She wears many hats, including managing the Good Night Out street team pilot, running the bar at KWENCH and Pride. Zoe Harvey (she/her) - Founder of Victoria Cocktail Week and the BC Spirits Trail, and a former Art Battle participant, Zoe is running social media, promotions, and capturing artist content at the event. Bar: There will be alcoholic and non-alcoholic canned drinks available for purchase. Card purchases only. Restrictions: All ages event (Minors must leave by 10PM) Accessibility: The venue has automatic doors, ramps, an elevator, and gender-neutral bathrooms. Conduct: We do not allow discrimination or harassment of any kind. Racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism or ageism will not be tolerated. Partners: Big thanks to KWENCH for providing venue space. If you’re looking for event space, an office, or coworking, check out this creative, inclusive, femme-owned and operated, B Corp-certified space. Thank you to Sarah Poulin for supporting the Art Battle relaunch! Sarah is a Realtor known for her honesty, integrity, and genuine care for the people she works with. She believes relationships matter more than transactions and is always happy to help, whether you're exploring the market or just starting out. This event takes place on the traditional territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) speaking peoples, now known as the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations. Territorial acknowledgments are only a small step in the broader work of dismantling colonial systems that continue to impact Indigenous communities. We invite guests to move beyond acknowledgment by engaging in self-education and redistributing resources. Some ways to support: https://ipsociety.ca/about/ways-to-give/ https://native-land.ca/ https://vnfc.ca/donate/ https://www.coursera.org/learn/indigenous-canada Information Source: Art Battle International | eventbrite

This course is tailored to be inclusive and directed to the queer and fem learners. If you identify as a man, sorry, this event is not for you. Are you looking for an inclusive and comprehensive place to learn how to fix your bike? Then this workshop is for you, come to Recyclistas to learn how to work on your own bike. This bike repair class does NOT have a set curriculum and is rather done depending on the needs of the class participants that day. The class is conducted on a bike-by-bike basis so you get to work on what is wrong with your bike while learning about possible other issues on others bikes. This can be a basic entry level course or an advance level course depending on the needs . We stock all new & used parts to fix most bike repairs (cost of parts is not included in the course fee). Unfortunately there are 3 things we can’t help you with during class: suspension overhauls hydraulic brake bleeding e-bike repairs What to bring? A bike you want to work on (or we can find you one, let us know) Any tools you may want to use (we do provide tools but can teach you how to use your own) When to get here? Aim to get here at 5:50pm so we havetime to get you settled! Information Source: Recyclistas | eventbrite

IAN MAKSIN in VICTORIA BC: SUMMER TOUR 2025 September 6, 2025 at 7:00 pm St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 924 Douglas St., Victoria, British Columbia Special online price tickets: 17$-45$ (+tax) Get immersed in the soulful and soothing vibrations of the cello with world-acclaimed cellist, composer, and multilingual vocalist Ian Maksin who sings in 40 languages. New songs and instrumental music in preparation of recording a new album! New languages: Hindi, Japanese, Romanian, Bosnian, a tribute to Leonard Cohen and more! In this amazing musical voyage across time and space, Maksin will take you across the Sahara deserts and Mongolian steppes, the mountains of the Balkans and the Caucasus, and the shores of the Pacific Ocean and Mediterranean Sea alike. He magically connects some of the most diverse elements of world music into a unique fusion, using his cello as the unifying force. Using loop pedal and other electronics, he augments the sound of his instrument into an entire cello orchestra creating a one-of-a-kind listening experience. Besides performing his original instrumental music, Ian Maksin currently has over 250 songs in 40 languages in his musical collection including French, Italian, Farsi, Bosnian, Turkish, Kurmanji, Arabic, Ukrainian, Yiddish, Ladino, Spanish, Catalan, Greek, Georgian, Armenian, Hindi, Nepali, and many others. BREAKING BOUNDARIES both musical and geographical, cellist, composer and multilingual vocalist IAN MAKSIN has created his own unique style by blending elements of different genres and traditional music from around the globe in a new way using his cello as the main unifying force. ONE-MAN ORCHESTRA:In addition to cello, he used an electronic device called the loop pedal, which allows him to create "loops" or layers by recording and replaying his own playing in real time. Information Source: Ian Maksin | eventbrite

Come for a guided tour at our demonstration learning gardens! Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of the many ecological gardening techniques, the 9 different composting systems, and various other sustainable site features at the Compost Education Centre’s site. Topics covered include composting, soil stewardship, rain capture, attracting pollinators, permaculture guilds and food forests, aquapoinics, organic vegetable growing, native plants, greenhouse and container growing and much more! How to register for this event You must pre-register for this event. You can obtain a free ticket through Eventbrite. You can also register for the event by calling our office at 250 386 9676 or via email by contacting office@compost.bc.ca VERY IMPORTANT: Please be in touch if you are no longer able to attend but hold a ticket so we can make your space available to someone else. Accessibility The Compost Education Centre site has flat paths made of woodchips. The strawbale learning classroom is accessed via a wooden ramp and has a wide double door and a ramp leading up to it. Once inside everything is flat. There is a single-stall gender neutral washroom on site. The washroom is not wheelchair accessible. There is a steep ramp from the wood chip pathway onto the washroom boardwalk, and a 2-inch step up from the washroom boardwalk into the washroom. About the organization The Compost Education Centre is located on unceded and occupied Indigenous territories, the land of the Lekwungen people— specifically the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations. These nations are two of many, made up of individuals who have lived within the porous boundaries of what is considered Coast Salish, Nuu-Chah-Nulth and Kwakwa'wakw Territory (Vancouver Island) since time immemorial. At the CEC we seek to respect, honour and continually grow our own understandings of Indigenous rights and history, and to fulfill our responsibilities as settlers, who live and work directly with the land and its complex, vital ecologies and our diverse, evolving communities. Compost Education Centre memberships get you free workshops, discounts at garden centres around town and more great perks! Sign up or learn more on our website. Information Source: Compost Education Centre | eventbrite

Join us for this hands-on workshop where our experts will walk you through the basics of moss wreath making as you create your very own Fall wreath planted with violas. Choose your vibrant viola colour and learn how to 'plant' these pretty blooms in your wreath. The perfect addition to your door to welcome in the cool weather to come! *Selection of plants and materials may vary based on availability and may differ from the example in the photo. Additional materials may be purchased on day of workshop. *Please note Eventbrite advertises workshops inclusive of tax. Workshop registrations are FINAL SALE. Materials and supplies subject to change or substitutions. Additional materials can be purchased on day of workshop. Please allow for sufficient time to ensure on time arrival to the workshop. Information Source: GARDENWORKS Canada Colwood | eventbrite

Join us for this hands-on workshop where our experts will walk you through the basics of moss wreath making as you create your very own Fall wreath planted with violas. Choose your vibrant viola colour and learn how to 'plant' these pretty blooms in your wreath. The perfect addition to your door to welcome in the cool weather to come! *Selection of plants and materials may vary based on availability and may differ from the example in the photo. Additional materials may be purchased on day of workshop. *Please note Eventbrite advertises workshops inclusive of tax. Workshop registrations are FINAL SALE. Materials and supplies subject to change or substitutions. Additional materials can be purchased on day of workshop. Please allow for sufficient time to ensure on time arrival to the workshop. Information Source: GARDENWORKS Canada Saanich | eventbrite

GET UP AND DANCE – On the Beach Drop in. Move through. Come alive. Saturday | 8:00–9:00 a.m Gonzales Beach Park, Victoria (1809 Crescent Road) Dance outdoors to soul-stirring, body-moving music transmitted through wireless silent dance headphones (provided). Music is mixed live and sessions are DJ-led by Anne Marie Hogya, with light facilitation in the 5Rhythms™ movement practice. No experience needed. Just show up. $20 – Pre-register on Eventbrite or via e-transfer to annemarie@annemariehogya.com to hold your spot, or simply drop in. What to Expect The 5Rhythms is a dynamic, body-based movement practice that sparks creativity, connection, and community. Created by Gabrielle Roth, the 5Rhythms—Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical, Stillness®—are states of being that reconnect us to our wild, instinctive, and deeply human selves. This is transformational embodiment medicine—set to music, danced by the sea. City of Victoria Outdoor Commercial Use Permit in place for all sessions. Where to Meet Gonzales Beach Park, 1809 Crescent Road (off Richmond Avenue); on ramp below the public washrooms. Street parking is available. Bus stops are nearby. Public washrooms on site. About Anne Marie Anne Marie is a DJ, accredited 5Rhythms® movement teacher (Waves & Heartbeat), and occupational therapist. She’s been immersed in this practice since 1999 and teaching since 2007. With a master’s degree in leadership and adult learning, Anne Marie is known for her grounded presence, bold creativity, and compassionate facilitation. Her offerings blend practical support with wild, somatic intelligence. More at: www.annemariehogya.com What Participants Say “Thank you for the amazing class! Not only are you lovely and funny to listen to, but the beach was delightful—I was drinking it up! I love what you do and how you share your gift with the world.” “The class was just what I imagined—only better. The setting on the beach only adds to the experience.” “Thank you for being so welcoming, for being an amazing guide, for creating a safe space, and for introducing me to awesome music.” “What you offer on the beach is the most reliable and palpable medicine I know. Dance in the morning sets me up for the whole day—I go into every interaction with a generous heart. I can feel the ripples of our dance magic going out…” Information Source: Anne Marie Hogya | eventbrite