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This year we celebrate love, lust and everything in between with a vintage-inspired Valentine’s day event.
In addition to exploring the galleries, you can dance to live music by Hank Angel and chill out with Sarah Osbourne and Elder Sister Plum. DJs db Chessa and Hristo will both bring vintage soul, funk and disco on vinyl to the galleries. Capture the moment at our photo booth, create your own vintage valentine at the craft station and take part in some of the many activities taking place throughout the night including a burlesque performance by the House of Cheek. House of Cheek Productions brings intersectional and inspiring burlesque for Victoria audiences with a bit of sensuality.... a dash of comedy... and a whole lot of cheek.
This adult-only evening is sure to get your heart racing.
Time: | Event: | Location: |
8:00 PM | Doors Open | |
8:00 PM | Bar and food service begins | Second and third floors |
8:00 - 10:00 PM | DJ db Chessa | Sea Shore, second floor |
8:00 - 11:30 PM | Craft Station | Totem Gallery, third floor |
8:30 - 9:15 PM | Elder Sister Plum performance | Farm, third floor |
8:30 PM | Consent Caption talk | Our Living Languages, third floor |
8:30 - 10:30 PM | Sex Talks with Scientists | Wildlife Photographer of the Year |
9:00 - 10:00 PM | Photographer Jo-Anne McArthur | Wildlife Photographer of the Year |
9:00 PM | Reproducing without a Bone tak | Our Living Languages, third floor |
9:15 - 9:35 PM | House of Burlesque Performance | Old town, third floor |
9:30 PM | A Century of Writing on Love and Sex talk | Our Living Languages, third floor |
9:45 - 10:30 PM | Sarah Osborne performance | Farm, third floor |
10:00 PM | DJ Hirsto | Sea Shore, second floor |
10:00 PM | Weapons of Love talk | Our Living Languages, third floor |
10:30- 12:00 AM | Hank Angel performance | Old Town, third floor |
10:30 PM | Invertebrate Mate Selection talk | Our Living Languages, third floor |
11:30 PM | Last Call | |
12:00 AM | Event ends | |
Ongoing: | ||
Surprise serenades | second and third floor | |
Photo booth | Climate Change, second floor | |
Cootie catches | Delta diorama, second floor | |
Valentines voting | Wildlife photographer of the Year, second floor | |
Vintage Romance films | Majestic Theater, third floor | |
Newlywed Game | Century hall, third floor | |
Craft station | Totem Gallery, third floor |
Bar and Food Location | |
Full Bar | Landings, second floor and third floor |
Top up Bar | Ship, third floor |
Food | Forest, second floor and entrance to ship, third floor |
This is a 19+ only event. Valid photo ID is required for entry. To ensure the safety of our guests and museum collections alike, Security will conduct ID, bag and spot checks at the entrance. Prohibited items include any controlled substance, alcohol (not purchased at the event) and dangerous items. Any items not permitted at the event will be collected at the door prior to entry. The Royal BC Museum will not be responsible for any lost or stolen items.
The Royal BC Museum hosts events where everyone is responsible for maintaining space that is safe for all participants. Safer space means everyone at the event is free from all forms of oppression and anything that can harm or limit our well-being. This includes expressing opinions in a respectful manner and respectfully accepting others’ rights to do the same.
Security and Royal BC Museum staff reserve the right to refuse or revoke entry to guests. These decisions will be made to ensure the safety and security of other guests and the Royal BC Museum.