Reserve your spot today for a dream-like multi-sensory experience on November 15th featuring poetry, spatialized soundscapes, and immersive analogue projections! The evening will include sets by spoken word poets Marie Metaphor Specht and Shauntelle Dick-Charleson. www.victoriadra.ca/events/the-s...

Join us for a free outdoor film night on Thursday (Oct 23) at 6:30 pm in the courtyard of the Central Branch of the GVPL. The program will feature several critically-acclaimed short films, including three stop-motion animation films by local filmmaker Iris Moore. www.victoriadra.ca/events/outdo...

The Downtown Residents Assocation will have an entry in this year's Santa Claus Parade and we are hosting an art build on Oct 2 at 5:30 pm in the clubhouse at 720 Belleville St. We'll be making a banner and creating animal masks to be worn in the parade. RSVP at victoriacoolkit.info/masks-and-pu....

The DRA's CALUC is hosting a public meeting on October 15th at 6 pm at 625 Broughton St. This is an opportunity for nearby residents to learn about a proposed development at 617 Broughton, ask questions, and provide feedback. More project details can be found at tender.victoria.ca/webapps/ourc....

Join the Victoria Downtown Residents Association and SOLID Outreach for a free Naloxone training. Learn how to identify the signs of a toxic drug poisoning and administer Naloxone, a medication used to reverse the effects of an opioid poisoning.

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Are you an 2SLGBTQIA+ performer? Do you need a safe space to showcase your talent, find community, and network with other queer artists?

Bring your performance to our...QUEER OPEN STAGE!!!

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Check out our June newsletter for details on upcoming events, including our Notes of Pride concert on June 25th, other Pride events in early July, and lots of other cool things happening Downtown this month. mailchi.mp/fdd772d71d99...

Our annual general meeting is happening tomorrow night starting at 7 pm at theDock (722 Cormorant Street, 3rd Floor). We are honoured that Mark Albany from Songhees Nation has agreed to be our guest speaker. Find all the details at www.victoriadra.ca/post/annual-...

We're hosting a free screening of the award-winning documentary Singing Back the Buffalo on Apr. 16 from 8 to 10 pm under the east side of the Johnson Street Bridge. Thanks to the City of Victoria, through the Our DWTN Ideas Fund, and Reel Canada for their support. www.victoriadra.ca/post/canfilm...

Check out our March E-News for details about upcoming DRA events and initiatives, news from the community, updates from the City of Victoria and more! mailchi.mp/8f49a3f6aca8...

Our monthly Queer Open Stage takes place on the 3rd Wednesday of each month until May. The next one is happening tomorrow night (Feb 19) at theDock (722 Cormorant St) with featured performer Sofia Sol. Doors open at 6:30 pm and performances usually start a little before 7. linktr.ee/queeropensta...

@coolkitvicyyj.bsky.social is launching a new dish sharing program called The Dish Library on Mar. 1 from 12 to 2 pm at the corner of Douglas and Herald. Free food and apple cider, games, and an information exchange. Come learn how to participate in a circular economy that strengthens our community!

Seedy Saturday is returning to the Downtown neighbourhood! The event is happening on Feb 15 from 11 am to 4 pm at Crystal Garden (713 Douglas St). There will be over 50 local vendors, a seed exchange, free gardening talks, activities for kids, food and more! Sign up to volunteer at shorturl.at/t4Rz5

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