« La Petite Séduction »
La Société francophone de Victoria invites you all to join us to watch the TV show La Petite Séduction on July 20, 2011 at 7:30pm at the Huntingdon Hotel & Suites (330 Quebec Street). There will be a cash bar for those who want would like refreshments.

Please reserve your attendance by July 18th by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by phone at 250.388.7350, as we need to know how many people will attend.

We hope to see you there!

BC Day Celebrations – August 1, 2011
Come celebrate B.C. Day with us! From 11 am to 5pm at St.Ann Academy, music and family entertainment will be presented as a free family event for all ages. 

Bringing a unique francophone flavour to this fun-filled day, the Societe Francophone of Victoria proudly introduces Les Transporteurs de Rêves/The Dream Circus – a highly  entertaining and original take on the old circus tradition. Les Transporteurs de Rêves / The Dream Circus is one of the largest circuses and special events companies in Canada. To learn more, visit http://www.transporteursdereves.com

For complete details www.francocentre.com

La Société francophone de Victoria is looking for volunteers to help at BC Day, August 1, 2011.  
Please contact Christian Francey at 250.388.7350 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Victoria Dragon Boat Festival - August 12 to 14, 2011
Be sure not to miss one of Victoria's most spectacular summer festivals and the only Dragon Boat Festival in Canada to take place in a working harbour. Watch 90 Dragon Boat Teams from across North America race across a 500-metre water course in Victoria's Beautiful Inner Harbour.

3 days of unique culture & sport with something for everyone!

For full schedule check out: http://www.victoriadragonboat.com/

• Thrilling Dragon Boat Races  
• Live Multicultural Entertainment  
• Fun Crafts in the Children's Tent  
• Classical Chinese Tea Garden *NEW

This year La Société francophone de Victoria is very pleased to present Kouskous - a musical duo made up of world musician Gary Cohen, accompanied on percussion by Amber Woods.

Kouskous
Saturday, August 13, 2011
9:30 – 10:15 pm
Inner Harbour

La Société francophone de Victoria (SFV) and the Dragon Boat Festival needs volunteers! Interested persons are asked to please contact festival organizers below: La Société francophone de Victoria 250.388.7350 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Victoria Dragon Boat Festival Society 250.704.2500 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Victoria Tango Festival - August 12 to 14, 2011
This year the Francophone Society of Victoria, together with The Passion for Tango Society, is very pleased to present Norteño - our Headlining performers. This Quebec group is the only prominent group in North America that specializes in the compositions of Astor Piazzolla. Quebec is known to have the oldest tango community in North America; it has produced nationally and internationally recognized tango musicians. Don’t miss this special opportunity to welcome Norteño to Victoria this summer.

Norteño
Sunday, August 14, 2011
8:00 pm
Alix Goolden Hall, 907 Pandora
$24 advance through La Société francophone de Victoria , $28 Door

Website: http://www.norteno.ca
For more info www.francocentre.com

Free guided tours - July 17 to September 11, 2011
Starting Sunday, July 17, the Society of the Friends of St. Ann's Academy invites you to take a free guided historic walk to discover the heart of the past francophone community of Victoria. Visits are in French and English and take place every Sunday. Meet in front of the entrance stairway of the St. Ann's Academy, at 835 Humboldt Street.

Departures at 1pm for tours in French and 2:30pm for tours in English. For more info or to register, contact below:

• Sophie Oliveau-Moore (250-891-7702) ; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it    
• St.Ann’s Academy  (250-953-8820); This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it