You’ve made it through Monday, time to hit the ground running!
Whether you’re hitting up the local Speakeasy – yes, that’s a thing – or indulging in a Victoria-themed food tour, there’s a whole list of events to make your Tuesday a great one!
Speakeasy
Reminisce 1928 with a night of live swing jazz, classic cocktails, and swing dancing. We have two great bands alternating every Tuesday night: The Capital City Syncopators / The Flying Saucers.
- Where: Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad Street
- When: 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
- Cost: $10
A Taste of Victoria Food Tours
This 2-hour tour begins at the Victoria Public Market and includes stops at The Gates of Harmonious Interest, Fan Tan Alley, Market Square, Bastion Square, Trounce Alley, Government St., and the Inner Harbour Causeway. Depending on the day, there are between 6-8 tastings along the route, as we discuss the history and quirks of beautiful Victoria, B.C.
- Where: Victoria Public Market, 1701 Douglas Street #6
- When: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Cost: $59.95
Reconciliation is Dead: A Strategic Proposal
As we rally for Wet’suwet’en and Tyendinaga today, we are also looking forward to the next Victoria Anarchist Reading Circle where we will continue discussing the writings of Southern Wind Woman. Very recently, Southern Wind Woman published a text on the current moment of Wet’suwet’en solidarity actions.
- Where: Camas Books, 2620 Quadra Street
- When: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
WISE: Wellness & Indigenous Sustainable Economies
This thought-provoking session provides a rare opportunity to learn about the diverse and unique journeys of six Indigenous Nations. Community leaders share their personal experiences of balancing economic development and well‑being, through a consideration of culture, modern treaties, resources, governance, demographics and trauma. Audience members are invited to join this critical dialogue in the following Q&A.
- Where: UVIC First People’s House
- When: 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Cost: Free
Zero Waste Sewing: Shopping Totes & Produce Bags
We’ll cover machine threading, making bobbins, sewing straight lines, cutting fabric, hemming, pressing & finishing while making your own reusable shopping or produce bags. We welcome you to bring freshly laundered, reusable clothing, fabric & cottons from home to remake into Zero Waste Items. We will have a variety of reusable fabrics on hand, & we supply all other materials & tools. Explore new ways of designing with minimal spending!
- Where: Esquimalt Parks and Recreation Centre, 149 Esquimalt Road
- When: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- Cost: $55
