Tuesday Evenings
Weekly drop-in sports at Interurban
Interurban students are on a mission to spread health and wellness. It all started with a drop-in sports night on Tuesday evenings at the PISE gym. The idea is to give Camosun students opportunities to participate in free/drop-in activities in a safe, inclusive, and social environment. The drop-in sports take place on Tuesdays from 8:30 to 9:30 pm at the PISE Gym and are available only to Camosun students (so be sure to bring your Camosun student card).
Friday afternoons
Magic in the Young building
Camosun’s Magic: The Gathering Club is a place where club members (and newcomers) can test their skills and duel their decks. The club will be handing out Magic starter decks to new members, and everyone is welcome. The club takes place every Friday from 1–4 pm in room 220 of the Young Building at the Lansdowne campus.
Friday, February 6 to Sunday, February 15
Victoria Film Fest returns
There’s an opening gala, speakers, and about 10,000 interesting films playing at this year’s Victoria Film Fest. Head over to victoriafilmfestival.com to see a schedule and to find out more information about becoming a member (it’s $2), movie times, and much more.
Friday, February 6 to Saturday, march 14
Camosun instructor’s art in exhibition
Camosun Visual Arts media technician Mike Andrew McLean’s work will be presented at Deluge Contemporary Art (636 Yates Street). McLean’s art focuses on intriguing techniques in the reproduction of an image. The exhibition hours are Wednesday to Saturday, 12–5 pm.
Friday, February 6 to Sunday, February 22
Bathers captured in paint
Neil McClelland’s work captures people at the beach in the medium of paint, inspired by image-sharing social media sites like Instagram. The paintings have created a genealogy tracing back to the tradition of “bathers.” What does that mean? Come check it out at Xchanges Gallery (2333 Government Street) to find out. See xchangesgallery.org for more information.
Friday, February 6 and Saturday, February 7
Camosun partners with Victoria non-profits
The Victoria Health, Wellness, and Sustainability Festival will take place at the Victoria Conference Centre. The festival brings vendors specializing in holistic health to downtown Victoria. Camosun College will be partnering with the Island Chef Collaborative and the festival to serve a five-course, gluten-free dinner at Camosun’s Dunlop House at the Lansdowne campus. A large chunk of the proceeds will be donated to the Growing Chefs Program. Visit healthandwellnessfestival.ca for more info.
Saturday, February 7
Exercise with 5/10 km walk
Vic Y Volkssport is organizing a 5/10 km walk from Cedar Hill Recreation to 3220 Cedar Hill Road. Registration is at 9:30 am and the walk starts at 10 am.
Monday, February 9
Want an active family?
Get active with your family and celebrate Family Day. The Panorama Recreation Centre is hosting an event with $2 admission to family swimming and skating, with a chance to win draw prizes. The skate goes from 1 to 2:20 pm and the family swim goes from 1:30 to 4 pm.
Thursday, February 12 to Saturday, February 21
For adult eyes only
The Phoenix Theatre at the University of Victoria will be featuring an award-winning Canadian masterpiece called The Lion in the Streets that tells the story of dark moments, troubled lives, and, ultimately, understanding. This play has mature subject matter and is for audiences 17 years and older. The show starts at 8 pm and tickets are on sale at phoenixtheatres.ca.
Thursday, February 12 to Sunday, February 22
Murder and madness in Italian opera
Forbidden love has a fatal outcome in this romantic bel canto opera called Lucia Di Lamermoor by Donizetti. The piece tells a tale of murder, madness, and manipulation. The opera is in Italian with English surtitles. The show runs on February 12, 14, 18, 20, and 22 at the Royal Theatre. Tickets start at $25 and can be ordered by calling 250–385–0222 or 250–386–6121.
Friday, February 13
Beethoven at the Metropolitan Church
Victoria Chamber Orchestra music director Yariv Aloni is presenting an all-Beethoven concert at the Metropolitan Church. Muge Buyukcelen will be the guest violinist and will play Violin Concerto in D Major, Opus 61. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased at victoriachamberorchestra.org.
Friday, February 13
Cali rappers hit town
Rap group Souls of Mischief are touring to promote their recent album, There Is Only Now. The Californians have remained popular for 20 years and have no plans to quit any time soon. The group’s Victoria show will be at Distrikt Nightclub, and doors are open at 7 pm. Tickets can be purchased at thisisblueprint.com/events/souls-of-mischief-victoria.
Saturday, February 14
Wilderness of Manitoba to get wild in Vic
Toronto’s the Wilderness of Manitoba are going on a 17-day tour to support the debut of Between Colours, which is their fourth studio album. The Wilderness of Manitoba will be performing at the Alix Goolden Hall. Visit thewildernessofmanitoba.com for more information.
Saturday, February 14
Lovers skate 2 for 1
Hockey all-stars and figure skaters finally have a place to go with their special someone on Valentine’s Day: Panorama Recreation Centre is hosting a 2-for-1 admission for the lovers’ holiday. Families are also welcome. The skate takes place from 1 to 2:20 pm.
Saturday, February 14
Some lovers hate skating
For all the lovers out there that hate skating (and are also in grades 6 to 10), there is a swimming event happening on Valentine’s Day at Panorama Recreation Pool. There will be games throughout the night and chances to win prizes. It’s the perfect date night… well, if you’re in grades 6 to 10, that is. The swim goes from 8 to 10 pm.
Monday, February 16 to Sunday, March 29
Four generations of art
Two Haida artists, Reg Davidson and Don Yeomans, are showcasing work created through four decades of their lives, highlighting their artistic progression. Davidson and Yeomans explore traditional design elements and introduce new techniques into their work. The show is at Alcheringa Gallery (665 Fort Steet). Call 250–383–8224 or visit alcheringa-gallery.ca for more info.
Tuesday, February 17
Rozycki speaks
Open Space, partnered with UVic’s Department of Writing, is hosting a reading by Polish poet/critic/translator Tomasz Rozycki. Rozycki has been publishing award-winning books since the mid-1990s. Books, beer, and wine will be available for purchase. The show starts at 7:30 pm at Open Space, located at 510 Fort Street. Admission is by donation. Visit openspace.ca/Tomascz_Rozycki for more info.
Thursday, February 19
Native plant-life study
The owners of Saanich Native Plants have much to say about wetland and meadow restoration at Haliburton Community Organic Farm. Kristin and James Miskelly will explain the plant-life restoration techniques being used by the farm’s volunteers and how these activities have created a greater diversity of plants and wildlife at the farm. The event starts at 7 pm at UVic in room D116 of the MacLaurin Building. Go to npsg.ca for more information on this and other events.