{"id":9074,"date":"2014-05-14T08:50:26","date_gmt":"2014-05-14T15:50:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/?p=9074"},"modified":"2014-05-12T12:54:29","modified_gmt":"2014-05-12T19:54:29","slug":"whats-going-on-may-14-to-june-10-2014-fishes-and-birds-music-fishes-and-birds-nature-session-not-fishes-and-birds-notallwhiteyyj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/2014\/05\/14\/whats-going-on-may-14-to-june-10-2014-fishes-and-birds-music-fishes-and-birds-nature-session-not-fishes-and-birds-notallwhiteyyj\/","title":{"rendered":"<em>What&#8217;s Going On<\/em>: May 14 to June 10, 2014: Fishes and birds (music), fishes and birds (nature session), not fishes and birds (#notallwhiteyyj)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thursday, May 15<br \/>\n<strong>Clara comes to town<\/strong><i><br \/>\n<\/i>Olympic medalist Clara Hughes will be coming from Whitehorse down to Victoria on the West Coast leg of her cross-Canada bike tour. Called Clara\u2019s Big Ride, it aims to promote awareness of mental health and to help reduce its stigmas. The welcome event will be at 3 pm at the Legislature, with an evening talk from 7:30 to 9 pm in the Victoria Public Market on Douglas St. Find more information at <a href=\"http:\/\/clarasbigride.bell.ca\" target=\"_blank\">clarasbigride.bell.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Friday, May 16<br \/>\n<strong>Spoken like a champion<i><br \/>\n<\/i><\/strong>Buddy Wakefield\u2019s 2014 spoken-word world tour, Riled up and Wasted on Light, features local band Fish &amp; Bird for the Victoria show with a unique mix of music and poetry. Though Wakefield has thrice won the World Slam Poetry Championship, he has shifted from competitive to collaborative performance. Victoria\u2019s young poet-laureate, Morgan Purvis, is producing the show at Alix Goolden Hall.<\/p>\n<p>Friday, May 16 &amp; Saturday, May 31<br \/>\n<strong>Teaches at the beaches<i><br \/>\n<\/i><\/strong>Island View Beach Regional Park is hosting two all-ages sessions for nature-lovers: What\u2019s That? Ask a Nat! and Sensational Seaweeds. From 10:30 am-2:30 pm on May 16, drop by the park to explore the low-tide beach and ask park experts about what you find. On May 31, a seaweed-themed guided tour (and optional tasting) takes place from 12:30 to 3 pm. Location details are at <a href=\"http:\/\/crd.bc.ca\/about\/events\" target=\"_blank\">crd.bc.ca\/about\/events<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>May 16-September 7<br \/>\n<strong>Alice in art<i><br \/>\n<\/i><\/strong>The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria has put together a show structured around Lewis Carroll\u2019s Through the Looking Glass. The exhibition flows through each chapter, reflecting the strange kind of world Alice finds behind the mirror. Gallery and show information can be found at <a href=\"http:\/\/aggv.ca\" target=\"_blank\">aggv.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, May 21<br \/>\n<strong>The Tempest<i><br \/>\n<\/i><\/strong>The Bard himself has inspired a new dance production by Canadian choreographer Crystal Pite. The Tempest Replica draws on themes and motifs from Shakespeare\u2019s classic play to create two worlds on the stage, full of character and intensity. The show is part of the Royal McPherson Centennial Festival and will be performed at the Royal Theatre. Further details on the festival can be found at <a href=\"http:\/\/rm100.ca\" target=\"_blank\">rm100.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>May 23\u201324<br \/>\n<strong>Diverse students at festival<i><br \/>\n<\/i><\/strong>The University of Victoria Students of Colour Collective and African and Caribbean Students\u2019 Association are inviting students to visit their AfriCa Fest booth on Saturday, May 24 at Centennial Square from noon to 8 pm. A photo campaign has been launched by the groups to bring attention to the many students of color in Victoria schools. They are using the name #notallwhiteyyj to remind people that the stereotype of an all-white Victoria is not exactly true. The festival will have many cultural events to celebrate the vibrant African community in Victoria. Events details are at <a href=\"http:\/\/vaccsociety.com\" target=\"_blank\">vaccsociety.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, May 25<br \/>\n<strong>Let them rock out<i><br \/>\n<\/i><\/strong>Ten Victoria artists will be playing at the Royal Theatre for the Rock the Royal show, part of the theatre\u2019s Centennial Festival. Local favorites Vince Vaccaro, Acres of Lions, and Kuba Oms are only a few of the lineup paying tribute to the city\u2019s rich music scene, with special guests to be announced. The show starts at 7pm. Find out more online at <a href=\"http:\/\/rm100.ca\" target=\"_blank\">rm100.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Thursday, May 29<br \/>\n<strong>Trades and tech and light refreshments<i><br \/>\n<\/i><\/strong>Camosun\u2019s 2014 School of Trades and Technology Awards Ceremony is going down at 6 pm on May 29 at Spectrum Community School Theatre. Come for the ceremonies, where students will get awards for being generally awesome, then stay for the light refreshments! Come out and support your fellow students (and, light refreshments!). Be sure to RSVP by May 20 by calling 250\u2013370\u20134409 or emailing techinfo@camosun.ca.<\/p>\n<p>Friday, May 30<br \/>\n<strong>Destroy rock and roll<i><br \/>\n<\/i><\/strong>Vancouver artist Dan Bejar is coming to the Roxy Theatre with his band Destroyer, set to abuse your rock illusions. The indie rock band is known for its unpredictable musical directions: the last album, Five Spanish Songs, was composed of songs written by Spanish musician Antonio Luque. Bejar\u2019s unique vision is worth seeking out, wherever it may lead.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, May 31<br \/>\n<strong>Besties forever<i><br \/>\n<\/i><\/strong>Their new single \u201cPineapple\u201d will make you think summer is already here: BESTiE (not the South Korean girl group: that\u2019s BESTie! No, we don\u2019t make these things up!) is bringing the sunny vibe to Canoe Brewpub. The Vancouver group\u2019s bright pop-rock sound is the perfect start to the season of warm nights and cold pints.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thursday, May 15 Clara comes to town Olympic medalist Clara Hughes will be coming from Whitehorse down to Victoria on the West Coast leg of her cross-Canada bike tour. Called Clara\u2019s Big Ride, it aims to promote awareness of mental health and to help reduce its stigmas. 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