Violin virtuoso: Victoria Symphony stages debut with Violin Concerto in E minor
'(Chen) is an artist of international stature who performs in the most important venues all over the world'
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Matisse to Ansel Adams, Wosk Collection adds wonder to Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Into the Wosk Collection: Discovery & Wonder opens at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria Nov. 7
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Nov4
Island Design Excellence Award Ceremony
Nov 4, 2026 · 5:30 p.m. Pacific · Through Nov 4, 2026 · 9:00 p.m. Pacific · United Commons (formerly First Metropolitan), 932 Balmoral Road, Victoria, BC V8T 1A8, Victoria, BC
Eventbrite — public Victoria listingsNov6
FLEETWOOD MAC ~ ABBA Tribute Concert with DREAMS ~ ARRIVAL Victoria
Nov 6, 2026 · 7:30 p.m. Pacific · Through Nov 6, 2026 · 9:30 p.m. Pacific · The Roxy, 2657 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC V8T 2A3, Victoria, BC
Eventbrite — public Victoria listingsNov7
Chet Baker Tribute by The Daniel Lapp Quartet
Nov 7, 2026 · 7:30 p.m. Pacific · Through Nov 7, 2026 · 10:00 p.m. Pacific · First Church of Christ, Scientist, 1205 Pandora Ave, Victoria, BC V8V 3R3, Victoria, BC
Eventbrite — public Victoria listingsNov8
Gregory Gourdet & Corbin Mathany - Pacific Northwest Dinner Series
Nov 8, 2026 · Ugly Duckling Dining & Provisions, 543 Fisgard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1R3, Victoria, BC
Eventbrite — public Victoria listingsNov13
International Flamenco Day – Fundraiser Show & Silent Auction
Nov 13, 2026 · Langham Court Theatre, 805 Langham Court, Victoria, BC V8V 4J3, Victoria, BC
Eventbrite — public Victoria listingsNov26
RRU Changemakers Speakers Series - Lital Marom
Nov 26, 2026 · 7:00 p.m. Pacific · Victoria Conference Centre, 720 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3M7, Victoria, BC
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