Victoria en diciembre

Downtown Victoria's Events Newsletter No Images? Click here Welcome to Downtown Dialogue, your guide to events in Downtown Victoria.  For a complete list of events: DowntownVictoria.ca/events Horse-Drawn Trolley Rides Dec 9 - 10 | Downtown Victoria Every weekend, horse-drawn trolleys will circulate through downtown making it easy to take in all of the sights and sounds of the holidays. The trolleys are free, compliments of the DVBA, and are a unique way to tour the downtown or take a scenic break while you rest your weary feet. Two trolleys will circulate on a pre-set route through downtown with four stops at: Store St. at Chatham St. (in front of Capital Iron) Johnson St. near Wharf St. (in front of Willie’s Bakery) Langley St. at Bastion Sq. (across from Re-Bar) Government St. at Fisgard St. (in front of CRD Plaza) Christmas Pops Dec 9-10 | Royal Theatre Celebrate the season with the Victoria Symphony. Join the orchestra and the talented voices of Vox Humana to hear both popular and classical holiday favourites in this family-friendly presentation of Yuletide cheer. More Holiday “Pop Up” Market Dec 10, 17, 18 | Bastion Square Stop by and rediscover this quaint market in Bastion Square. There is always something exciting to see and artisans to meet. Many of the artisans work on site. More The Classic Wreath Dec 13 | Biophilia Join Sarah as she shares with you her tips and tricks to creating a beautiful classic wreath with a modern flair. Play with a variety of sustainably foraged local greens, cones, mosses, berries, branches and a 12″ hand woven willow hoop. More An evening of sea-themed literature Dec 14 | Maritime Museum of BC Michael and Anita Hadley, the editors of the Canadian bestseller Spindrift: A Canadian Book of the Sea, will be dipping into Canada’s literary history with an evening of readings that celebrate our maritime muse. More Roaming Santa Dec 15-17 & 19-22 | Downtown Victoria Watch for Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus roaming downtown businesses with a jolly smile. Share your Christmas wish with Santa and stop for a picture. Sponsored by Parc Retirement LivingMore Sing-A-Long Sound of Music Dec 15-30 | The Vic Theatre Calling all Nuns, Goat herders, Hills, Alps, and Baronesses. Get ready to yodel at The Vic Theatre. This is your chance to sing-a-long to the most successful movie musical of all time. More Holiday Skate Dec 17 | Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre Lace up your skates for a holiday-themed skate at the Save-on-Foods Memorial Arena and watch for wintery friends as they join in for some festive fun. More Chicago Dec 18-23 | Royal Theatre Broadway’s Record-Breaking, Tony Award-Winning Musical Smash, CHICAGO is pure entertainment. Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920’s CHICAGO has everything that makes Broadway great: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one show-stopping song after another; and the most astonishing choreography you’ve ever seen. More Watch our Facebook page for event news, contests, and other things happening downtown and for a complete list of events: DowntownVictoria.ca/events Free Cookie Decorating Dec 9 | Victoria Public Market Bring your kids to the Market to decorate their very own Gingerbread Man. Cookies, icing and candies will all be provided for free, and the Victoria Public Market will be accepting donations for CFAX Santas Anonymous. More Tuba Christmas Dec 9 | Market Square Witness the spectacle of more than 70 musicians joining together to play holiday favourites for the 39th annual Tuba Christmas in Market Square. More Go Outside! with Jean Oliver Dec 10 | Opus Art Supplies Join Jean as she discusses and demonstrates considerations such as: kit weight and size, dealing with the weather, taking acrylic paint outside, tips for different gear and kits, and a demo of two types of field easel setups. More Montreal: The Bloody Origins of Canada’s First Metropolis Dec 12 | Hermann's Jazz Club Join Dr. Peter Cook for a guided tour through the landscapes of pre-industrial Montreal and a reflection on the significance of its colonial past. More Arts for a One Planet Region Dec 14 | GVPL, Central Branch Join a group of community members for a presentation and discussion that explores the environmental, social and economic issues related to the concept of a One Planet Region, an initiative to make sustainable living a reality. More Practice On The Page: A Writing Workshop with Danielle Pope Dec 14 | Picot Studio Practice On The Page is your chance to stretch your writing muscles, get inspired and let your creative side come out to play. More Karl Kruger talks about R2AK Dec 14 | Ocean River Sports Come and be inspired by Karl Kruger and hear his story of paddling a stand up paddleboard to Alaska in the 2017 Race to Alaska (R2AK). More Fashion Machine 100 Dec 15-16 | Royal BC Museum Fashion Machine 100 is a live performance event by Theatre SKAM that features 100 local children and youth remaking select audience members’ outfits in under one hour. More Wonder Sunday: World Celebrations Dec 17 | Royal BC Museum Who doesn’t like celebrating? Let’s learn about the different events celebrated by people from all over the world, from birthdays to festivals. Come share your holiday stories and traditions. More General Nerd-Ledge V – Animated Disney Edition Dec 17 | Interactivity Board Game Cafe A trivia quiz all about Disney’s range of Animated Movies, from Snow White to Moana. Prove yourself to be the biggest Disney geek in Victoria. More A Public Menorah Lighting Dec 19 | Centennial Square Congregation Emanu-El Synagogue invites you to a Public Menorah Lighting to celebrate the Festival of Chanukah. See one of BC’s largest Menorahs, and dance and groove to the Victoria High Rhythm and Blues Band.  More