
Arts


Online source confirms Deadpool 2 is filming on Vancouver Island (PHOTO)
It appears the filming of Deadpool 2 has made its way to Vancouver Island – Colwood to be specific. A film crew has taken…

Pop-up and live music today at Anian’s Summer Bash!
Get your weekend started on Discovery St with Canadian designers, live music, and free beer!

Legends Valley Music Festival announces second wave of artists
Headliners already include: Magic!, House of Pain, and Body Count.

Victoria Ska Reggae Festival begins tonight with free concert
Five world-renowned artists will be kicking off the annual Victoria Ska Reggae Festival

Jim Jefferies’ Unusual Punishment Tour coming to Victoria in December
Are you ready for hard-hitting and controversial brand of hilarity?

The Canada 150 toonie is secretly glow-in-the-dark
The new toonie, features a stunning design of the iconic Northern Lights that GLOWS IN THE DARK!

Annual Aboriginal Cultural Festival returns to Victoria this weekend
Head down to the Royal BC Museum from June 16-18, entry is free!

Here is the full line up and schedule for Phillips Backyard Weekender
Rain or shine, you won't be disappointed!


V2V Vacations reveals winning jingle and runners-ups (AUDIO)
Three especially ear-wormy tunes won big prizes

Final Sunfest Country Music Festival lineup released
Cowichan Valley’s hottest country festival adds 18 more artists

KiSS 103.1 in Victoria will air Ariana Grande’s ‘One Love Manchester’ concert LIVE this Sunday
The benefit concert in aid of the victims of the Manchester bombing is just a few days away.

The first wave lineup announced for 10th annual Rifflandia Festival
The first wave of artists includes Moby, Zeds Dead, Bonobo, July Talk, A Tribe Called Red.

Here are 5 shows in Victoria to check out in May
Spring has finally sprung in Victoria. The sun is out, the sky is blue and all around us the flowers are blooming. And what,…

Art Gallery of Greater Victoria reveals big plans for May
Admission by donation starts on May 2nd.

Win a pair of weekend passes to the Laketown Rock Music Festival in Cowichan Valley (CONTEST)
Rock with the whole family!

Akon is coming to Victoria in June
Five Grammy Award nominations, and 45 Billboard Hot 100 songs says it all.

The Tea Party rocks The Mcpherson Playhouse (PHOTOS)
The band is currently on tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of their hit album Transmission.


Movie Night at the Market returns tonight with “Doctor Strange”
It’s midweek, you’ve been working hard, and now it’s time to treat yourself to a good ol’ movie night. Head to the Victoria Public…

Tall Tree Music Festival 2017 lineup announced
2017 marks the eighth annual Tall Tree Music Festival held atop Browns Mountain in Port Renfrew.

Mother Mother electrified Victoria last night (PHOTOS)
Fans gathered at the Save On Foods Memorial Centre last night for an electrifying show with the Vancouver based band, Mother Mother. Decked in…

Mother Mother plays in Victoria tonight (SETLIST PREVIEW)
Canadian indie rock band Mother Mother are back in Victoria tonight for their highly anticipated show at the Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre. The group just…

Local media company is looking for teens that consider themselves the antidote to ‘normal’ for a web video shoot
Love the Kik messaging app? Guess what. They’re launching a brand new website next month and need Victoria teens with unique looks to be…

Colin James brings Blue Highways to The Royal Theatre Tuesday night (PHOTOS)
Colin James was no worse for wear Tuesday night after performing to an almost sold out crowd at Victoria’s Royal Theatre. A Colin James show…

The Bay Centre is looking for emerging artists in Celebration of Canada 150
The Bay Centre has partnered with the Victoria Arts Council in search of an emerging artist(s) from Vancouver Island to create a significant art…

Sunrise Records takes over 70 HMV locations across Canada
Just weeks after HMV announced it is shutting down across Canada, Ontario-based chain Sunrise Records has announced it will take over 70 previously owned…

Three places to watch the Oscars in Victoria on Sunday
The 89th Academy Awards are already less than a week away. While many Hollywood types say the films nominated for this year’s Oscar awards…

Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker sure know how to get fans up on their feet (PHOTOS)
Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker, otherwise known as USS, is a Victoria favourite and you could feel it in the air or should we say the…

USS Interview: Learn a little more about the alternative rock duo ahead of two Victoria shows
Toronto band, Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker, otherwise known as USS, consists of Ash Boo-Schultz and Human Kebab. The alternative rock duo is a Victoria favourite…
Culture Through the Media Arts: The Victoria Film Festival presents an incredible 2017 lineup! (CONTEST)
The Victoria Film Festival is back for its 23rd year of bringing our city diverse independent films from all over the globe, with a…

10 photos of Big Wreck performing at Distrikt Nightclub
Big Wreck is back on the road again after kicking off their national tour in Nanaimo on Wednesday than in Victora on Thursday at…

Film industry career fair coming to Victoria
Dreaming of those bright lights of the film industry? Now is your chance to learn more at the FILM INDUSTRY CAREER FAIR: “REEL JOBS IN…

5 must-see holiday themed concerts of December
Christmas music – some people love it, some people can’t stand it. One thing is for certain, with December upon us and the Holiday…

Catch Frazey Ford at Sugar Nightclub tonight with Chance Lovett and the Broken Hearted!
Still looking for something to do tonight? Catch Frazey Ford at Sugar Nightclub with Chance Lovett and the Broken Hearted! The root of all…

10 photos and videos of July Talk unleashing at Sugar Nightclub
July Talk played one night only at Sugar Nightclub. Hailing from Toronto, this Canadian gritty alternative rock band exudes confidence and embodies energy. This…

12 photos and videos of Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter performing at Sugar Nightclub tonight
Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter, performed to a nearly sold-out crowd at Sugar Nightclub Tuesday night. As of 2015 Carter has released three solo…

Elton John returning to Victoria in March
Legendary rocker Elton John will be setting off on a 11 city concert tour, which includes a stop in Victoria. He last performed two shows…

One buskers festival loses funding as a new one is launched
For six years, the International Buskers Festival has attracted locals and visitors to the downtown core. Executive director John Vickers was told this month however, that…

Tom Cochrane brings 25th anniversary of Mad Mad World tour to Victoria
Tom Cochrane has announced a cross-Canada tour that will celebrate 25 years since the release of his landmark album, Mad Mad World, including a…

IMAX 2017 annual passes are available for purchase now!
Heads up, the legendary IMAX annual passes just went on sale! The $51.25+gst annual pass gets you: Unlimited entry to 45 minute IMAX films.…

Casting Call for Pups and Owners Today!
Pup Star: Season 2 is conducting a casting call in Esquimalt today! The film follows the adventures of a Yorkshire Terrier, separated from her owner by…

Dwight Yoakam concert in Victoria on Saturday has been postponed
Dwight Yoakam’s concert in Victoria on Saturday has been postponed . According to organizers, Dwight Yoakam’s performance on Saturday at the Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre…

Victoria Symphony Halloween Spooktacular!
Trick or treat to a wicked beat and celebrate the magic and mystery of Halloween with the Victoria Symphony Orchestra. Ghosts and goblins come…

World-renowned Storm Chaser and Extreme Weather Movie arrive in Victoria!
He is used to chasing big storms, but happy to visit stormless Victoria for the opening of his latest film, Extreme Weather at IMAX® Victoria in the Royal…

Selling or buying a home? Want to be on reality TV? Here’s your chance!
If you’ve ever wanted to be on television, this might be your chance. Producers of the upcoming television series Seller’s Market and Realty Reality…

Victoria’s oldest theatre switching to luxury seating
Victoria moviegoers will soon be able to sit back, relax and put their feet up with new recliner seating at Victoria’s oldest movie theatre.…

Time-lapse video of Salish Orca being wrapped in a massive decal
That’s a wrap! BC Ferries’ newest vessel, the Salish Orca just finished being wrapped in a massive decal over in Poland. The artwork was…

13 photos from ‘I Mother Earth’ performing at Distrikt Nightclub with ‘The Standstills’
Canadian alternative rock band I Mother Earth brought their travelling reunion to Victoria on Wednesday, at Distrikt Nightclub with The Standstills opening the show. “Saw…

