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LampPost: June 3rd - 9th
Happy Pride Month!
Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
June 02, 2024
This Week’s Categories
Featured
Community Events
Get Involved
Learning Lounge
Performing Arts
Sporty Section
Creative Corner
Live Music
✴️ = Popular Events
🌊 = Ocean Week Events
🎻 = Seaside Music Festival Events
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Featured
The 25th annual Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival returns from June 19th - June 23rd, 2024!
We posted this back in March but just wanted to give you a reminder that the Ska & Reggae Festival is coming up SOON! This is a fantastic event that we (the Lamp Post authors) attended ourselves in 2023 and had an absolute blast at (maybe too much of a blast, actually).
General admission tickets will ring you back ~$200, or you can opt for a no-holds-barred experience with VIP tickets from $270. Want to see a specific artist or just lend a helping hand at a wonderful community event? That’s another great option!
Community Events
Wednesday, June 5 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | KEWNCH | $0 - $81
Celebrating how big things happen in small places! A diverse range of entrepreneurial and thought leader talks.
Thursday, June 6 | 4:30 - 7:00 PM | Ashtanga Yoga | Free
Join in for the New Moon in June with local goods, prizes and music from our friends Downtown Mischief!
Thursday, June 6 | 5:30 - 9:30 PM | Bastion Square| Free
Night Market Series is ON!
Thursday, June 6 | 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Memorial Park | Free
Wanting to support local (we recommend it)! and too busy on the weekends for other markets? Head over to Memorial Park for some of the best on the Island!
Thursday, June 6 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM | Caffe Fantastico - Quadra Village| Free
Karla Kerr and Daralynn Wei facilitate a fun learning experience for those curious about what is involved in end-of-life planning.
Saturday, June 8 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Oaklands Community Centre | Free
The community members in Oaklands will be grilling up some hot dogs and serving beer and pop on our patio to fundraise for our programs. You can also pick up the Garage Sale maps to scout out the other garage sales happening throughout the neighbourhood!
✴️ Go By Bike Week & Party 🚴♂️
All Week / Sunday, June 9 | Party from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Sir Douglas Elementary | Free
It’s Go By Bike Week! Leave the car keys behind and hop on some other wheels! (Skateboard, scooters, one-wheels, bikes etc.)!
Bike feeling a little sketchy? No worries! Check out the “Celebration Stations” where you can get a mechanic to tune your rig.
All Weekend | Victoria, Sidney, Salt Spring | See Link Above | Various
Formerly known as the Folk ‘n’ Fiddle Festival, this weekend is packed with various artists from Chris Thyle, to Irish Mythen and more!
Saturday, June 8 | 1:00 - 9:00 PM | Saanich Fairgrounds | $7
Get ready for a summer festival of live music, BBQ, local beer/wines/ciders/spirits, and summer fun!
Saturday, June 8 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Cordova Bay United Church | Free
Boot (as in the car trunk). Some used items and wonderful baked goods!
✴️ Summer Book Sale 📚
Saturday, June 8 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | St. Mary’s Church Oak Bay | Free
Summertime is just around the corner, which means longer days, more time in the sun, and a perfect time for a new book!
Live music, public speakers on ecological sustainability and food!
✴️ Vic West Fest 🎪
Saturday, June 8 | 12:00 - 6:00 PM | Vic West Community Centre & Banfield Park | Free
Live Music, a beer garden, an artisan market, food trucks, a dog show and more!
Music from The Carlines, Shanise, Posh Coat, Caught in the Act and Aaron Wylder
Pairing this with The Village Block Party would prove to be a great weekend.
Saturday, May 18 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Norway House | Food or Toiletry Donation
Come out and show your support for local Indigenous artists gratefully gathering on the Lekwungen speaking Territories.
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Get Involved
Wednesday, June 5 | 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM| Regatta Point Park | $5
Waterproof gear recommended! A great way to give back during Ocean Week Victoria
All Week | See Link Above | Beach Drive Cattle Point | Free
Join us to remove invasive weeds from local natural are parks and restore the globally endangered Garry Oak Systems. Tools, info, and refreshments included!
Learning Lounge
Wednesday, June 5 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary | $5
Join us to help monitor pollinator biodiversity in a rewilded meadow on-site using iNaturalist and field-guides.
Thursday, June 6 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM | 2474 Arbutus Road | Free
Casual talks from a variety of Ocean Networks Canada staff and a couple of guests, talking about the work they do in the fields of science, engineering, education, and art.
Thursday, June 6 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM | Victoria Fire Department | Free
Get the lowdown on how to be ready in an emergency with John Doug Clarke
Friday, June 7 | 7:30 PM | 734 Aldebury Street | $10
Expand your improv game with techniques for confessing, accusing, and discovering! Learn to jumpstart scenes and add twists & turns to the story.
Saturday, June 8 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Compost Education Centre | $0 - $30
This session will introduce you to the language of botany and skills needed to get started with plant ID. You will learn basic plant anatomy and practice observing live plants around the gardens at the Compost Education Centre.
Saturday, June 8 | 10:00 - 12:00 PM | Compost Education Centre | Free
Everything you need to know about starting up and maintaining a worm bin compost system, also known as vermicomposting.
Performing Arts
Friday, June 7 | 7:00 PM | McPherson Playhouse | $17.75 - $24
Performed by the students from St. Michael’s University School, watch a Tony Award winning musical about an orphan in 1930s New York City, who is determined to find her long lost parents.
Friday, June 7 | 7:30 PM | Phoenix Bar and Grill | $20
Phoenix Bar and Grill has been packing a punch with their events! Check out this 2 for 1 combo.
Friday, June 7 | 7:00 PM | Royal Theatre | $34
Catch one of three shows during the weekend. A performance of all ages, for the ages!
Friday, June 7 | 8:00 PM | The Mint | $20
Entertainment Village is Victoria’s longest running improv show and includes improvisers Alex Forman, Andrew Brimstone, Morgan Cranny, and Ryan Steele!
Saturday, June 8 | 8:00 PM | Hecklers Bar & Grill | $22
Your weekly laugh is here! Tokyo-born Vancouver-Based comedian, dancer, singer, and world traveler Yumi Nagashima is headlining.
✴️ A Better Trip 🍄
Saturday, June 8 | 8:00 PM | Wicket Hall | Advance: $35 / Doors $40
Shane Mauss showcases his comedy, science skills and use of psychedelics in A Better Trip.
Saturday, June 8 | 6:30 PM | McPherson Playhouse | $30 +
Their biggest showcase yet! An all-adult dance studio randing from drag to chair dancing to tap dancing! 19+
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Sporty Section
Saturday, June 8 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM | Clover Point | Free
Walk or run 5km dressed as your favourite ocean creature!
Saturday, June 8 | 5:00 - 9:00 PM | Archie Browning Arena | $20
Get ready for an adrenaline-packed evening of fierce competition, spills and thrills as we present a double-header Roller Derby showdown!
UVIC Run Club 🏃♀️
Tuesday, June 4 | 6:30 AM | 7/11 on Shelbourne | Free
All summer long!
Get in-touch and listen to Downtown Mischief here
The Unofficial FernFest Afterparty
Saturday, June 15 | 10:00 PM
FernFest weekend just got a whole lot more cool!
Ready to keep the party rollin’ and hips movin’?
Get your tickets to The Unofficial Afterparty with Downtown Mischief, Silk-turna, and Saturna meets Silk Static!
It’s going to be a groovy evening, get your spot below.
Creative Corner
Saturday, June 8 | 2:00 - 3:15 PM | Maritime Museum of BC | $30
Learn about the history of sea glass and design your own piece using locally sourced glass.
Saturday, June 8 | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Given Upon Registration (click link above) | $30
Natasha van Netten will be teaching you how to draw all the best low tide critters!
Friday, June 7 | 4:30 - 6:30 PM | St. Lukes Church | Free
Enjoy songs and storytime, a delicious meal, and fun crafts and activities for all ages!
If this email gets cut off before the end, that means there’s too many events for email! To see the full issue, head here.
Tuesday, June 4 | 10:00 - 12:00 | Fairfield Food Forest | Free
Send an email to [email protected] to register.
Sunday, June 9 | 12:00 - 1:30 PM | West Coast Creative Spirits | $35
Design and create your own magic wand using polymer clay and crystal point
Thursday, June 6 | 12:00 - 1:30 PM | The Green Thimble | Free
Fix some of your projects and get some input on best practices from Biz!
Live Music
Monday, June 3
▶️Open Mic | Various | 5:00 - 7:30 PM | Cook St. Moka House | Free
▶️Open Jam Session | Various | 5:00 - 7:30 PM | Cadboro Bay Park | Free
▶️Jive and The Blue Bosses | Blues | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Hermann’s Jazz Club | Entry by Donation
✴️▶️Advance Base, Karima Walker, Dan Wriggins, Moms Talk | Folky Lo-Fi | 7:00 - 10:30 PM | Little Fernwood | $16
Tuesday, June 4
▶️Dave Harris & Friends | Blues | 5:00 - 8:00 pm | The Loft Pub | Voluntary Cover
▶️Soul Source | RnB | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Hermann’s Jazz Club | Entry by Donation
▶️Open Mic Night | Various | 7:00 - 11:00 PM | View Street Social | Free
Wednesday, June 5
▶️EmBob'er Spectacular | Various Dance | 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM | Lucky Bar | $21
Supporting Emily and her battle with cancer! Tickets
✴️▶️Steel Amigos | Slide Guitar/Rock | 7:00 PM - 10:00 AM | Rebel Garage | $17
Thursday, June 6
▶️The Andrew Greenwood Quintet plays Stanley Turrentine | Jazz | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Hermann’s Jazz Club | $10 - $20 + Fees
✴️▶️Dear Nora w/ Special Guests | Indie Rock Pop | 7:00 - 10:30 PM | Lucky Bar | Advance: $16 / Doors: $20
▶️Fourth Tyde | Folk/Fiddle | 7:00 - 10:00 PM | The Mint | $17 - $22
▶️Open Mic Night | Various Reading/Singing | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Gigi’s Cafe | Free
Friday, June 7
▶️Dreamworld Panic, Blush, and Baba Chaka | Alt-Rock | 7:00 - 11:00 PM | Little Fernwood | $17
🎻▶️Leeroy Stagger and Porch Couch | Heart and Soul | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Hermann’s Jazz Club | $29 + Fees
▶️Josh Warren Presents: The Next Gen Quintet | Horn Quintet | 6:30 - 9:00 PM | Caffe Fantastico | $17
🎻▶️Jorane | Folk/Vocal/Cello | 8:00 - 10:00 PM | Victoria Event Centre | $42
▶️Decryptor / Dissolver / Vampires & Leeches | Metal/Thrasher | 7:00 - 10:00 PM | Quadratic Sound | Advance: $22 / Doors: $25 + Membership Fee
▶️DEPOT | House/Electronic/Dance | 11:00 PM - Late | Quadratic Sound | $25 + Membership Fee
✴️▶️EVAN CHEADLE, MOONLIGHT YEARS, DYLAN STONE | Psych Rock n Roll/Folk | 7:30 - 10:00 PM | Lucky Bar | $22
Saturday, June 8
✴️▶️GOATHAMMER / BEGRIME EXEMIOUS / EMPTY CHALICE | Punk/Rock | 8:00 - 11:30 PM | Phoenix Bar and Grill | $17
▶️Battle of The Dad Bands | Classic Rock/Pop | 7:00 PM Doors, 8:00 PM Show | Capital Ballroom | $33
All ticket proceeds go toward the Canadian Cancer Society: Tickets.
🎻▶️Stephanie Cadman and Porch Couch | Fiddle | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Hermann’s Jazz Club | $29 + Fees
▶️Sadie Karlsson | Jazz/Contemp | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | Caffe Fantastico | $0 - $15
Door Tickets
▶️Canadian Beauty Presents: A Grateful Dead Tribute! | Grateful Dead | 8:30 PM - 12:30 AM | Victoria Event Centre | $42
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