Jazz, Blues, Funk/Soul, Bossa/Latin, ect... from Victoria BC
United We Sing Choir
Event Description
Hosted by Peter Janz and Wes Carroll, a Commie Bop is an expression of
freedom, verve, and solidarity. Share yours with us—let’s bask in the
liberating imagination of our city! This evening includes a special performance by the United We Sing Choir!
Sign Up Via Google Forums or at 6:45pm before the event.
Doors: 6pm Event: 7pm - 10pm
Performer sign up form:
All proceeds will go to Victoria Central America Support Committee (CASC), one of the longest-running Latin America solidarity organizations in North America bringing connection, education, and community organizing to the struggle. Imperialism, the highest stage of capitalism, is in full force with the USA brandishing its fangs upon the Americas trying to tear away life and soverienty to satisfy it's hunger. CASC's solidarity is much needed in these trying times.
A Commie Bop is freedom in motion—a song, a poem, a spell, a skit, a
dance against the grind of colonial capitalism. It’s where creativity
smashes exploitation, where solidarity squeezes alienation, and where we
(yes, we, the ridiculous and unruly) celebrate our collective fire.
This is a space to howl anti-capitalist anthems, share art that bites
back, and honour past and future generations. Leftist debates? Vital.
But tonight we revel in the kaleidoscope of our movement, checking our
purity test kits at the door with our hearts open to each other’s
stories. We have license to be silly little peasants! Think Carnival
mocking lords and kings…
Open Mic Sets: Your offering does NOT need
to involve a complex analysis - our day-to-day experiences put us into
the crosshairs of capitalism’s contradictions. Sets should be 10 minutes
or less. Please explain why you chose or wrote what you’re sharing.
Performers are encouraged to make space for audience participation -
teach us your chorus, wrangle us into your skit, add call and response,
or bring up Alice to play the tambourine or the triangle.
All acts should, in their own unique way, call for an end to exploitation and
discrimination. This space celebrates dignity. Check lyrics for
oppressive and triggering language (racist, sexist, ableist, SWERFS, TERFS, etc.). We fight systems, not each other. Please respect the venue.
For physical events that happen at a specific time. For example a concert, or dance performance. If there are multiple shows, you can still duplicate your event to cover them all.
In-Person Event
Thu. February 19th 2026 + Add to Calendar
The Mint
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