1+ hour, 55+ min ago  (522+ words) Opal Darlee, whose stage name is Opal Dar, is a member of local non-profit SHIFT and is known for giving back in spite of the incredible challenges she faces. "I am a solo parent and a musician, an artist, designer,…...

5+ hour, 18+ min ago  (298+ words) Fern Fest is returning to Victoria this Saturday, June 13, after narrowly avoiding being cancelled thanks to a $20, 000 grant from the City of Victoria. The free community event runs from noon to 10 p. m. along Gladstone Avenue near Fernwood Square and the Fernwood…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (502+ words) A music festival that's taken place across Greater Victoria for nearly two decades is no more. On Wednesday morning, the Rifflandia music festival announced it was closing. "After 18 years, countless memories, and a whole lot of heart, we've made the…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (446+ words) Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that Paris Hilton and Iggy Pop appeared at the 2025 Rifflandia Festival. The two artists performed at the festival in 2023. The story has been updated to remove those references. It's not only…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (295+ words) CHEK News This week's featured hot-ticket items for the weekend and beyond, brought to you by CHEK Arts & Entertainment producer Steve Grebanier. Watch the video below: Groove Kitchen brings Victoria funk and soul to Oak Bay - What: Victoria band Groove…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (349+ words) A new summer music festival is set to debut in Victoria next month, combining live entertainment with fundraising for families affected by childhood cancer. Lot Jam will take over the outdoor yard at Hoyne Brewing Co. in Rock Bay on…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (243+ words) Residents and visitors looking for things to do in Victoria this summer will have more than 200 concerts, performances and festivals to choose from through the City's City Vibe program. The City of Victoria has released its annual City Vibe guide,…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (146+ words) CHEK News Island News in one click. This week's featured hot ticket items for the weekend and beyond. Brought to you by CHEK Arts & Entertainment producer Steve Grebanier. Watch the video below: Bob Log III brings one-man garage-blues chaos to…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (215+ words) CHEK News Island News in one click. This week's featured hot ticket items for the weekend and beyond. Brought to you by CHEK Arts & Entertainment producer Steve Grebanier. Watch the update in the video below: Pablo Cardenas presents Portraits of…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (102+ words) CHEK News Island News in one click. Don't just see the show " experience it like a VIP! We're giving one lucky winner and three guests the ultimate theater experience: 4 Producer's Seats to the highly-anticipated Opening Night of Spamalot, August 28, 2026! This…...