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LampPost: May 27th - June 2nd
Events, Events, Events! Take Your Pick!
Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
May 26, 2024
This Week’s Categories:
Featured
Community Events
Get Involved
Performing Arts
Sporty Section
Creative Corner
Live Music
✴️ = Popular Events
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Featured
✴️ Fernfest ✴️
June 14 & 15 | Fernwood Square | Free!
Fernwood’s annual ‘Fernfest’ returns for another season!
Fernwood is always a great place to be, but that is never more true than during Fernfest. For two wonderful days, the neighbourhood takes the phrase ‘block party’ to a whole new level, with musicians, performers, food (and beer!), artists selling their goods at a market, magic, a silent auction, and even a kids zone to make sure there’s fun for the whole family.
I was lucky enough to attend the event last year and can honestly say it was one of the best events I’ve been to in Victoria (and I go to a lot of events, so that’s saying something). The festival was nothing but great vibes with tons of activities and a great community turnout.
Interested in volunteering at Fernfest? You can find volunteer applications here.
Community Events
Monday, May 27 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Victoria Truth Center | $22-$44
Inspiring, releasing, nurturing, connecting - a perfect description for Music & Mantras, a positive vocal healing through music with Choralina Chante!
Friday, May 31 | 7:30 - 9:00 pm | Elk/Beaver Lake | Free!
Learn more about our flying friends, from habitat to diet. Meet at the Beaver Lake Picnic Shelter.
Friday, May 31 - Sunday, June 2 | Willows Beach | $30-$40
Shooting Star Amusement is hosting the annual Oak Bay Tea Party! A parade, carnival, and pancake breakfast!
Friday: 4:00 - 10:00 PM | Saturday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM | Sunday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday, May 31 | 4:00 - 8:30 pm | Market Square | Free!
20+ local vendors, including jewelry, clothing, art, and ceramics!
Saturday, June 1 & Sunday, June 2 | All Day | Best Western Plus Tin Wis Resort | $170
A little outsize our normal zone for events, but if you’re looking for an excuse to head up to Tofino this weekend, here it is! This year’s festival features cocktail contests, a Michelin Star chef, and (of course) fantastic food & drink!
Sunday, June 2 | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm | Fernwood Community Centre | $2
45+ local artists with strawberries, delicious food, and some fun activities? Sign me up. $2 at the entrance!
Sunday, June 2 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | Heritage Acres | $5
Show off your restored classics ($10) or visit with the whole family for displays, cars for sale, and tons of parts, tools, and collectibles available!
Located 20 minutes from Downtown Victoria, Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse is one of BC's top agri-tourism destinations that offers year-round cider-centric experiences.
Our ten-acre farm is home to over 1,300 apple trees, made up of over 50 varieties of heirloom apples. 2024 marks 20 years of Sea Cider creating award-winning craft cider!
Open daily year-round from 11am to 6pm for cider, lunch and local shopping!
Check out the Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse website for hours, menu items, and more.
Get Involved
!New Section Alert! You may not define this as your ‘typical’ event, but volunteering in the community is a great way to not only meet some like-minded and passionate people, but also to give back to our beautiful community!
Friday, May 31 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | W̱S͸ḴEM | Volunteer
Help the invasive ivy pull project at W̱S͸ḴEM to promote biodiversity.
Saturday, June 1 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | Several Locations | Volunteer
Queens Park Restoration: 9:00 AM @ 1344 Beach Drive | Broom & Blackberry Removal: 9:45 AM @ Murray’s Pond Park | Haliburton Biodiversity Project: 10:00 AM @ 741 Haliburton Rd. | Uplands Park: 10:00 AM @ Dorset x Lincoln Rd
Sunday, June 2 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Witty’s Lagoon | Volunteer
Join the Surfrider Foundation as they continue their national-scale beach cleanup at Witty’s Lagoon on Sunday. Volunteering is a great opportunity to meet equally passionate people while doing some good!
Performing Arts
Tuesday, May 28 | Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm | The Mint | $15
A batch of up-and-coming improv comedians showcase their newly acquired improv skills!
Thursday, May 30 | Doors: 7:30 / Show: 8:30 pm | Victoria Event Centre | $44-$215
Drag, burlesque, and musical theatre inspired by the Simpsons!
This one’s already half sold-out, so hop on tickets soon! General admission for $44 or a VIP table for $215.
Thursday, May 30 | 8:30 pm | Friends of Dorothy | Free (tips encouraged!)
Friend’s of Dorothy’s monthly drag variety show, ft. local BIPOC performers, comedy, and burlesque.
Thursday, May 30 | 6:30 pm | McPherson Playhouse | $30-$35
Award winning choreographers lead VAB’s graduating class before they start their professional careers. Your chance to see the up-and-comers of the ballet world before they make it huge!
Thursday, May 30 - Sunday, June 2 | 7:30 PM | Phoenix Theatre (UVic) | Free!
Featuring a performance centered around six members of the immigrant and refugee community and their experience of resettling in Victoria.
Friday, May 31 | Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm | The Mint | $20
A heckler “friendly” stand-up comedy from OK, Dope. Red light means quiet & listen, green light means bombs away! Looks to be a rowdy one…
Sporty Section
Monday, May 27 | 5:30 pm | UVIC CARSA | Free
Talking pace! Everyone welcome! One road section, so bring your gravel or road bikes.
Monday, May 27 | 7:00 pm | Online | Free!
Join two former Olympic athletes in this Zoom webinar to help unleash your running potential!
Tuesday, May 28 | 5:00 - 7:00 pm | Max Furniture - 3460 Quadra St | Free
Kick off the baseball season in style at the Harbourcats max mixer - exclusive merch available as well as pickup/purchase of season tickets.
Wednesday, May 29 | 7:00 PM | Starlight Stadium | $10 (Limited Quantity)
Don’t miss your chance to snag a limited number of tickets going for season member prices in this huge game: Ottawa vs. Pacific FC!
Friday, May 31 | 5:00 pm | Oak Bay Recreation Centre | Free!
Registration to participate is closed, but that doesn’t stop you from seeing some great live tennis at Oak Bay Rec!
Friday, May 31 | 3:00 - 6:00 pm | Highland Pacific Golf | Unknown Cost
Sorry folks, the cost of this event couldn’t be found. However, we do know that there will be some unique golf formats & contests at this 9-hole mixer event!
Saturday, June 1 | 11:00 am | Topaz Skate Park | Free entry
Helmets mandatory, good time assured. Watch some sweet skateboarding or compete in runs for cash prizes - best of 2 counts.
Creative Corner
Monday, May 27 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | The Green Thimble | $130
Level up your bag making skills by crafting a crossbody bag (with beautiful patterns by Lanyos Handmade). Two class sessions and materials included in price.
Thursday, May 30 | 7:00 PM | Paul Phillips Hall | $5
Readings from short stories & books on a variety of topics, plus an open mic to start the evening off! Get up on stage or just enjoy some great readings.
Live Music
Monday, May 27
▶️ Suzie Q & Sean Duhaime | Jazz/Blues | 5:00 - 8:00 pm | The Loft Pub | Voluntary Cover
Door Tickets
▶️ Molena / Erin Altomare / Fussing / GRHM / Pseudo 73 | Power Electronic/Noise | 7:30 pm | Little Fernwood | $15 / Pay What You Can
Door Tickets.
Tuesday, May 28
▶️ Dave Harris & Friends | Blues | 5:00 - 8:00 pm | The Loft Pub | Voluntary Cover
Door Tickets.
Wednesday, May 29
▶️ U-Jam Club Night | Jazz | Doors 5:30 pm / Show 7:00 pm | Hermann’s Jazz Club | $15
Theme is out of this world/space! Door Tickets.
▶️ Sofar Concert | Anything & Everything | 6:30 pm | Location emailed 36 hrs before event | $15
▶️ Eclectic Rock Adventure ft. Zenith / Conjure Hand / Transitional Alien | Rock/Hard Rock | 5:30 - 11:00 pm | Little Fernwood | Advance: $10 / Doors: $15
Thursday, May 30
▶️ Wes Carroll Confabulation: Album Release | Jazz/Pop | 7:00 PM | Hermann’s Jazz Club | $25
Door Tickets.
▶️ Rhythm Train | R&B/Rock | 6:00 - 9:00 pm | The Loft Pub | Voluntary Cover
Door Tickets.
If this email gets cut off before the end, that means there’s too many events to fit in the email! To see the full issue, head here.
Friday, May 31
▶️ Nikki Nair / Jennay Badger / J2 / Synthetica | Techno/Jungle/UKG | 9:00 pm - 2:00 am | Capital Ballroom | $30-$35
✴️▶️ Co(Lab): the afters | Late Night Beats/Mystery Genre | 2:00 am - 6:00 am | Location emailed to ticketholders 24hrs before | $25 early bird
Likely to sell out fast! Get your tickets fast.
▶️ Angela Verbrugge & Ray Gallon Album Release: ‘Somewhere’ | Jazz/Piano | 7:00 pm | Hermann’s Jazz Club | $25
A trip to the golden age of musicals! Door Tickets.
✴️▶️ Nocturnal Nights ft. Apocalypse Meow / Applecat / Psyops / ALXA | DnB/Electronic/Punk/Metal/Hip-Hop | 9:00 pm | Victoria Event Centre | $26
▶️ Aftershock | Classic Rock | 7:00 - 10:00 pm | The Loft Pub | Voluntary Cover
Dance floor friendly tunes! Door tickets.
▶️ Folk Songs & Fiddle Tunes ft. Q. Brooke Bachand & Finley Rose | Folk/Celtic | 7:30 - 9:30 pm | Church of Truth | $23
▶️ Starlight Pops: Good Vibrations | Pop Choir | 7:30 pm | Oak Bay High (Dave Dunnet Theatre) | $25
Also June 2nd at 2:30 pm! Tickets.
Saturday, June 1
▶️ Latin Funk Night | Funk/Latin | Doors: 7:30 / Show: 8:30 pm | Victoria Event Centre | Advance: $28 / Doors: $30
Also a dance class included in ticket price, starting at 7:45 pm. Tickets.
✴️▶️ Pride Pop Dance Party ft. Vivian Vanderpuss / Eddi Licious I / Sylvester Stiletto / More! | Pop Anthems | Doors: 9:30 pm/ Show: 11:00 pm | Capital Ballroom | $18-$25
▶️ Attila Fias Trio | Samba/Bossa Nova/Brazilian Jazz | 7:00 pm | Hermann’s Jazz Club | $30
A musical journey to Brazil! Door Tickets.
▶️ Rooftop Beach Party | DJ/Dance | 4:00 - 8:00 pm | Wicket Hall | Free!
Games, prizes, and drink specials with live music!
▶️ McKinley Wolf | Blues | 7:00 - 10:00 pm | The Loft Pub | Voluntary Cover
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