BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//La Société francophone de Victoria - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.sfvictoria.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for La Société francophone de Victoria REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230316T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230316T213000 DTSTAMP:20260603T144636 CREATED:20230213T234940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T223314Z UID:6672-1678993200-1679002200@www.sfvictoria.ca SUMMARY:Alexis Normand Concert DESCRIPTION:Alexis Normand sheds light on the struggles facing numerous Francophones who find themselves a minority. The Fransaskoise presents a show featuring elegant guitar\, thoughtfully crafted lyrics and nuanced interpretations. Through her songs and short documentary Assez French\, produced by the National Film Board\, she tells the story of her personal identity journey\, all while confronting her own linguistic insecurities. After an intermission\, Alexis will open the floor to the public with a time for questions\, encouraging engaging exchanges that will help to deepen the understanding of the diversity of Francophone identities. \nConcert presented by les Rendez-Vous de la francophonie. \n\n\n\nBiography\nCritics all over the country are applauding Alexis Normand’s jazz-folk music. Alexis was named the Francophone artist of the year by the Western Canadian MusicAwards. She has been nominated for several other awards\, including the Canadian Folk Music Awards and Saskatchewan’s Lieutenant Governor’s Arts Awards. In 2016\, she put her solo career on hold to join the trio Rosie & the Riveters and tour with them full time. The most recent album from the group\, Ms. Behave\, received 3rd place on CBC Radio2’s Top20\, and was featured in multiple publications including Billboard and Rolling Stone. After dedicating more than 10 years to her career as an author-composer-performer\, she has recently turned her artistic vision towards directing documentaries\, a new medium of her artistic expression that highlights authenticity and vulnerability. URL:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/en/event/alexis-normand-concert/ LOCATION:Hermann’s Jazz\, 753 View St\, Victoria\, Colombie-Britannique\, V8W 1J9\, Canada CATEGORIES:The Erudite,The Expressive ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMAGES-SITE-WEB-ET-INFOLETTRE-AUTOMNE-Publication-Instagram-carree-800-×-800-px-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="La Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9 francophone de Victoria":MAILTO:info@sfvictoria.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230314T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230314T130000 DTSTAMP:20260603T144636 CREATED:20230213T235548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T024402Z UID:6674-1678793400-1678798800@www.sfvictoria.ca SUMMARY:Café Causerie - Tour of the Legislative Assembly Building DESCRIPTION:Activity for our 50+ SFV members! Come join us for coffee and good food\, and for interesting discussions in a welcoming environment. \n\nSpecial activity for March: lunch at the Legislative Assembly (in their restaurant) followed by a guided tour of the Building in French. \n\n 11:30am: Lunch\n 1:00pm: Tour\n\nCost: Each member pays for their own lunch at the restaurant\n\n \nSign up: info@sfvictoria.ca \n  URL:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/en/event/cafe-causerie-tour-of-the-legislative-assembly-building/ LOCATION:Assemblée législative de la Colombie-Britannique\, Victoria\, Canada CATEGORIES:The Erudite,The Foodie ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMAGES-SITE-WEB-ET-INFOLETTRE-AUTOMNE-Publication-Instagram-carree-800-×-800-px-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="La Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9 francophone de Victoria":MAILTO:info@sfvictoria.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230311T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230311T163000 DTSTAMP:20260603T144636 CREATED:20230215T221416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T223717Z UID:6734-1678534200-1678552200@www.sfvictoria.ca SUMMARY:Festive Market DESCRIPTION:This event will attract lovers of food and French-Canadian culture. We invite members of the public to discover products from local French artists and merchants\, as well as other surprises. \n\nOn the schedule: family activities\, virtual reality zone\, jig workshop\, musical show\, and public market. In the mood for something sweet? There will also be a station selling “la tire d’érable” (the classic frozen maple snack)! \n\nFree entry URL:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/en/event/festive-market/ LOCATION:École Victor-Brodeur\, 637 Head St\, Victoria\, Victoria\, BC\, V9A 5S9\, Canada CATEGORIES:The Active,The Erudite,The Expressive,The Foodie ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMAGES-SITE-WEB-ET-INFOLETTRE-AUTOMNE-Publication-Instagram-carree-800-×-800-px-7.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230311T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230311T120000 DTSTAMP:20260603T144636 CREATED:20230215T221728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T223121Z UID:6737-1678532400-1678536000@www.sfvictoria.ca SUMMARY:Historic Tour - 180 years of Francophone history DESCRIPTION:For history and culture enthusiasts\, you will go back in time with this enlightening tour. In this 1 hour visit\, you will discover 180 years of Francophone culture in Victoria: from Fort Victoria to the Francophone House of Victoria. \n\nThis historic tour is guided by the talented Marie-Helene Bourret\, president of Historic Francophone Association of Victoria (AHFV).\n\n\nFree! \nPlease reserve ↴ URL:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/en/event/historic-tour-180-years-of-francophone-history/ LOCATION:La Société francophone de Victoria\, 2-1218 Langley St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1W2\, Canada CATEGORIES:The Erudite,The Expressive ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMAGES-SITE-WEB-ET-INFOLETTRE-AUTOMNE-Publication-Instagram-carree-800-×-800-px-5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221127T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221127T220000 DTSTAMP:20260603T144636 CREATED:20221001T191242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221001T191652Z UID:4619-1669575600-1669586400@www.sfvictoria.ca SUMMARY:Vincent Vallières Concert DESCRIPTION:Be enthralled by Vincent Vallières who will perform this concert alone\, in an intimate setting where you will hear his songs closely. The concert will allow ample room for his words and stories. This is a well-known québécois artist who will perform songs that are lively and authentic.\n\nFollowing his 7 year career as an artist\, Vincent has 7 incredible albums and three Félix (an award ceremony for Québec artists)\, including singer-songwriter of the year. Vincent Vallières draws from an impressive repertoire and takes you on a journey and he won’t hesitate to make you discover his songs from his newest album from February 2021. This concert is presented in partnership with the Coup de coeur francophone.\n\n\n\nOpening Act –  Véronique Trudel\n\nBorn in Abitibi-Témiscamingue\, Québec\, Véronique now lives in Nelson\, BC since 2018. Véronique is singer-songwriter who’s compositions find influences from folk and traditional music. She continues to evolve as an artist\, and she stood out in 2020 and 2021 at Pacifique en Chanson\, a showcase for French BC artists.\n\n\n\n\n GENERAL TICKET SALES START OCTOBER 1 at 40 $ URL:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/en/event/vincent-vallieres-concert/ LOCATION:Victoria Event Centre\, 1415 Broad street\, Victoria\, V8W 2B2\, Canada CATEGORIES:The Active,The Erudite,The Expressive ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/LOGO-CINE-FRANCO-7.png ORGANIZER;CN="La Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9 francophone de Victoria":MAILTO:info@sfvictoria.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221029T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221029T190000 DTSTAMP:20260603T144636 CREATED:20221007T204258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T210329Z UID:4724-1667062800-1667070000@www.sfvictoria.ca SUMMARY:Fundraising Event DESCRIPTION: ✢ La Maison de la francophonie – Victoria’s Francophone Community Centre ✢\nSaturday\, October 29th\, the Victoria Francophone Society is hosting a fundraising event to raise money for La Maison de la francophonie. This is the largest infrastructure project in the Society’s history and the goal is to purchase the building at 1218 Langley street in downtown Victoria.\n\nThe fundraising goal is 200\,000$ and will go towards a down payment towards the purchase of the building. This event will launch the campaign and help the Society secure its home in Victoria for many years to come. The ticket includes snacks and two drinks.\n\nThis event will also be a moment to recognize members of our community for their contributions to the francophonie. The Society will be handing out the Fortin-Terrien Prize\, the Henriette-Moreau Prize\, the Gérald-Moreau Prize and the Youth Enagement Prize.\n\nThis is a unique opportunity to help support the francophone community.The event will also be an opportunity to hear a special announcement from the CFGames regarding a youth event in July 2023.Please join us and reserve your spot before October 25th. Scan the QR code or go to www.sfvictoria.ca URL:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/en/event/fundraising-event/ LOCATION:Oak Bay Beach Hotel\, 1175 Beach Dr\,\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:The Active,The Erudite,The Expressive,The Foodie ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMAGES-SITE-WEB-ET-INFOLETTRE-AUTOMNE-10.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="La Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9 francophone de Victoria":MAILTO:info@sfvictoria.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220818T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220818T200000 DTSTAMP:20260603T144636 CREATED:20220623T212252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T214716Z UID:4262-1660842000-1660852800@www.sfvictoria.ca SUMMARY:The Plaza Franco ☀️ DESCRIPTION:LIVE SHOW \n\nEach week\, the Plaza is a terrace that features French-speaking musical artists from Victoria and Vancouver Island accompanied with food and beverages. This free event is open to all! Join us every Thursday evening from 5 to 8 pm starting June 23rd\, right behind the SFV office.\n\n\n\nJULY\n\n July 7 : Miguelito Valdes Trio \n July 14  : Celtic Fringe + Post Script \n July 21: Winston Band \n July 28 : Hot Club des Insulaires + Elise Boulanger\n\nAUGUST\n\n August 4 : Matt Stern \n August 11  : Pierre Schryer & Adam Dobres + Edie Daponte \n August 8 : Pablo Cardenas URL:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/en/event/the-plaza-franco-%e2%98%80%ef%b8%8f/ LOCATION:La Société francophone de Victoria\, 2-1218 Langley St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1W2\, Canada CATEGORIES:The Active,The Erudite,The Expressive,The Foodie ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/photos-Site-web-7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220713T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220713T220000 DTSTAMP:20260603T144636 CREATED:20220706T192027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T192330Z UID:4322-1657742400-1657749600@www.sfvictoria.ca SUMMARY:CINE FRANCO - Intouchables DESCRIPTION:The Ciné Franco are back this summer\, in partnership with the Victoria Film Festival and Radio Victoria ! Every event presents a different theme and a different movie. \nThe screenings will take place on June 29th\, July 13th\, July 27th and August 10th at the Plaza. You may bring your own camping chair or use our picnic tables. Drinks and snacks available for purchase! \nThis week\, we suggest you to watch the movie The Intouchables\n\nThe Intouchables  is a 2011 French buddy comedy-drama film written and directed by Olivier Nakache & Éric Toledano. It stars François Cluzet and Omar Sy.   *Original French Version with English Subtitles\n\n\n\nTICKETS\n\nMember or students – 5 $\n\n\n\n Non-member – 10 $ \nRESERVE YOUR TICKET URL:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/en/event/cine-franco-intouchables/ LOCATION:La Société francophone de Victoria\, 2-1218 Langley St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1W2\, Canada CATEGORIES:The Erudite,The Expressive ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/photos-Site-web-9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220707T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220707T200000 DTSTAMP:20260603T144636 CREATED:20220622T222226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T182558Z UID:4228-1657213200-1657224000@www.sfvictoria.ca SUMMARY:The Plaza Franco -Joyce N’sana DESCRIPTION:MUSIC – FOOD- DRINK\nEach week\, the Plaza is a terrace that features French-speaking musical artists from Victoria and Vancouver Island accompanied with food and beverages. In addition\, the SFV will also host musical performances by Quebec talent. Join us every Thursday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. starting June 23\, right behind the SFV building. \nGuest artist\n\n Joyce N’sana is the voice of Afrobluehop. Originally known for her Reggae she now presents a music that is a tasty mix of Afro-blues and Hip-hop. URL:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/en/event/plaza-franco-5/ LOCATION:La Société francophone de Victoria\, 2-1218 Langley St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1W2\, Canada CATEGORIES:The Erudite,The Expressive,The Foodie ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/photos-Site-web-7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220629T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220629T220000 DTSTAMP:20260603T144636 CREATED:20220627T231445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T231445Z UID:4300-1656532800-1656540000@www.sfvictoria.ca SUMMARY:Ciné Franco - Portrait of a Lady on Fire DESCRIPTION:FRENCH MOVIES UNDER THE STARS\nThe Cinés Franco are back this summer\, in partnership with the Victoria Film Festival and Radio Victoria ! Every event presents a different theme and a different movie. The screenings will take place on June 29th\, July 13th\, July 27th and August 10th at the Plaza. You may bring your own camping chair or use our picnic tables. Drinks and snacks available for purchase! \nThis week\, we suggest you to watch the movie Portrait of a Lady on Fire. \nPortrait of a Lady on Fire (French: Portrait de la jeune fille en feu) is a French historical romantic drama film written and directed by Céline Sciamma\, starring Noémie Merlant and Adèle Haenel. Set in France in the late 18th century\, the film tells the story of a lesbian affair between an aristocrat and a painter commissioned to paint her portrait.  *Original French Version with English Subtitles \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS\n\n5 $ ( member or students) – 10 $ ( non-member) \n\nBUY YOUR TICKET URL:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/en/event/cine-franco-portrait-of-a-lady-on-fire/ LOCATION:BC CATEGORIES:The Erudite,The Expressive ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/photos-Site-web-9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220623T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220623T200000 DTSTAMP:20260603T144636 CREATED:20220622T221737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T232147Z UID:4225-1656003600-1656014400@www.sfvictoria.ca SUMMARY:The Plaza Franco DESCRIPTION:MUSIC – FOOD- DRINK\nThe Plaza Franco is a showcase of French-speaking musical artists from Victoria and Vancouver Island. In addition\, the SFV will also host musical performances by Quebec talent. Join us every Thursday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. starting June 23\, right behind the SFV building. \nJUNE 23 – Celebrate Pride 🌈\n\nShow : Drag queens  Johnny Poutina and Honey Dewme URL:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/en/event/plaza-franco/ LOCATION:La Société francophone de Victoria\, 2-1218 Langley St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1W2\, Canada CATEGORIES:The Erudite,The Expressive,The Foodie END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220621T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220818T170000 DTSTAMP:20260603T144636 CREATED:20220622T213847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T164836Z UID:4218-1655798400-1660842000@www.sfvictoria.ca SUMMARY:Rendez-vous Victoria - Get your French on! DESCRIPTION:Victoria’s summer celebration of Francophone culture\n\n\nFrom June 21st to August 18th\, Get your French on!  Rendez-vous Victoria is a summer celebration of Francophone culture and community here in Victoria. The SFV showcases Francophone talent from diverse horizons and promises a fun-filled summer of music and entertainment! \nA summer rich in culture\nThe Ciné franco evenings are back\, in partnership with Radio Victoria and the Victoria Film Festival with a new program featuring francophone movies from here and abroad. An absolute must for film lovers in the heart of downtown. The projections will take place on June 29\, July 13\, July 27 and August 10th. \nThe cozy Plaza Franco\, which has been a great success in the last few years\, is back this summer. Each week\, the Plaza is a terrace that features French-speaking musical artists from Victoria and Vancouver Island accompanied with food and beverages. In addition\, the SFV will also welcome musical talents from Quebec\, such as the Winston Band and Joyce N’Sana\, the duo Postscript from Alberta\, and the famous French drag Queen Johnny Poutina. This free event is open to all! Join us every Thursday evening from 5 to 8 pm starting June 23rd\, right behind the SFV offices. \nA summer of gatherings\nVarious recurring activities for all age groups are also on the program\, including Café causerie\, a social meetup for people over 50\, outdoor hikes for French-speakers who like to explore nature\, and the Collectif\, a meetup for French-speaking teenagers between 14 and 18 years old. URL:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/en/event/rendez-vous-victoria-2/ LOCATION:La Société francophone de Victoria\, 2-1218 Langley St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1W2\, Canada CATEGORIES:The Active,The Erudite,The Expressive,The Foodie ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/photos-Site-web-11.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220319T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220319T170000 DTSTAMP:20260603T144636 CREATED:20220309T211135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T211135Z UID:3630-1647691200-1647709200@www.sfvictoria.ca SUMMARY:FRANCO FEST - Family-friendly activities DESCRIPTION:We are inviting all children of pre-school age to join us for an interactive program under the theme: An adventure in nature! The excitement will kick off with a puppet show starring our friends Gigi the rabbit and Léo the turtle from the “Les petits matins” videos. The show will be followed by a fun craft or game\, and we’ll finish everything off with a yoga adventure. URL:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/en/event/franco-fest-family-friendly-activities/ LOCATION:BC CATEGORIES:The Active,The Erudite,The Foodie ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Ajouter-un-titre-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR