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LampPost: Ongoing Occasions
All the regular events going on weekly & monthly!
Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
June 04, 2024
Ongoing Categories:
Community Events
Crafts, Games and Outside
Crafts & Games
Outdoors
Sporty Scene
Live Shows
Bar Games
With summer picking up and our newsletters getting so full, we can’t fit all the recurring events going on every week inside our normal Sunday & Thursday issues. So we put together this special ‘Ongoing Occasions’ issue with all the regularly recurring events in Victoria to help solve exactly that problem.
Community Events
Bike Nights 🏍️
Tuesdays | 5:00 - 8:00 PM | Rebel Garage | Free
The new spot in town for motor bikes! 20% off baked goods, a ton of cool people, and promotions for the Rebel Ink (the tattoo spot) and shows for later this summer!
Thursdays | 7:00 AM | 8 Bastion Square Victoria | Free
Step onto the stage with confidence! Build valuable connections, speak off the cuff, and inspire your audience. Toastmasters is all about public speaking and how you can feel better about it.
Thursdays | 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 - Sunday (All Weekend) | 11:00 - 5:00 PM Show | Bastion Square | Free
The Bastion Square Market is happening all summer long and is full of crafts and artwork. Some of our favourite include GoodonPaper Co.
Fridays | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Oak Bay United Church | Free
Remember to make your donation on Wednesday! Every Friday!
Fridays | 12:00 - 3:00pm | Victoria Event Centre | Free
Stop into the VEC for some free coffee, tea, sandwiches and space to do some creative activities! This is a great place to meet new people and build community.
Saturdays | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Menzies & Superior | Free
Rain or shine the James Bay market is going on! A lovely selection of crafts, food, and fresh produce and goods from local vendors.
Saturdays | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | 1330 Fairfield Rd | Free
One of the larger markets in Victoria, located in the heart of Fairfield, the Moss Street Market is a hub for everyone. Kombucha, jewelry, produce, jams, live music and much more.
Crafts & Games
Mondays | 6:00 - 10:00 PM | Quadra Village Community Centre | Free
An opportunity for the community to play D&D all together! New players welcome!
QueerVCC Day 🏳️🌈
2nd Monday Each Month | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | Quadra Village Community Centre | Free
2SLGBTQIA+ Community coming together to connect, play games, eat, craft and collaborate on future QueerVCC plans!
Tuesdays | 5:00 - 8:00 PM | UVIC Room 108, Halpern Centre | Free
UVIC’s Graduate Student’s Society is always putting on events. Come with friends or meet some new ones at boardgame night!
Thursdays | 3:00 - 4:00 PM | Luther Court Society | Free
Work on your own craft project or try something new! All ages welcome and basic supplies with some refreshments available.
Saturdays | 2:00 - 6:00 PM | Epic Games Vic | Free
Starting on July 8th, Epic Games will be hosting MtG players and building up the community! Get excited for tournaments, new formats and more.
An account for Wizards of the Coast is recommended before attending.
Sporty Events
Mondays
6:30 PM | UVIC CARSA | Free
Sunny Dallas road rides > >. A smooth 30km after work or classes! Open to all levels.
Tuesdays
6:30 AM | 711 on Shelbourne / CARSA UVIC | Free
Keep the fitness up for the summer! 5km and 10km options around 6:00 min/km for 8km up and down Mt. Doug. (mostly walking up)
7:00 AM | Fernwood Coffee | Free
Want to get in the loop with FSRC? Join their WhatsApp here
Wednesdays
7:00 PM | Vertigo Lounge UVIC | Free
Free entry and all skill levels are welcomed! The salsa dance community is very welcoming and a life-long skill we hope to take up soon!
4:30 PM | Switch Bridge | Free
A faster advanced ride on road and gravel!
6:30 PM | Fernwood Square | Free
Cheeky hump-day run followed by some cheeky hump-day beverages ;)
6:30 PM | Fernwood Square | Free
Get your lights and gravel tires on! We’re going for a rip! This group does weekly rides around town and post information and details on their Instagram a couple days before.
7:00 - 9:00 PM | Crag X | $13
The last Wednesday of every month!
Thursdays
7:00 AM | Fernwood Coffee | Free
Want to get in the loop with FSRC? Join their WhatsApp here
5:30 PM | Upper Elk/Beaver Lake Parking | Free
Warm up jog to the rowing club, followed by 20-25 minutes of intervals with a 1 km (ish) jog back to the parking lot. Nasty!
Join the Facebook Group here
6:30 PM | UVIC | Free
Thursday is filled with an evening run around UIVC. 5 - 8 km at a 6:00 min/km pace! Great if you’re up in Gordon Head.
6:30 PM | CARSA | Free
Around 2 hours long with a chatty pace! Nobody is getting dropped here!
Saturdays
7:00 AM | Fernwood Coffee | Free
Want to get in the loop with FSRC? Join their WhatsApp here.
Sundays
10:00 AM | Beacon Hill Sign on Cook & Dallas | Free
5-6km with the most stylish run club on the Island! Followed by a coffee always.
12:00 PM | Changing Locations | Free
Get rid of those Sunday scaries quick! The beach location changes every week. Stay tuned with Instagram link above! DM for a ride.
Live Shows
Mondays
9:30 PM | Lucky Bar | $5
Many Monday nights have been spent at Lucky’s, and not a regret in sight. DJ’s Jay and Levi bringing all the classics!
7:00 PM - 1:00 AM | Darcy’s Downtown | $4
On a rotating schedule, you never know who’s coming in…
7:00 PM - Late | The Hallway | Free
Unleash your inner singer and be the superstar you’ve always wanted! BOGO Burgers too!
10:00 PM - 2:00 AM | Paparazzi | $10
Second to last Monday every month! Some of the newest DJ’s putting on their freshest tracks. Come and support the local scene!
3:00 - 11:30 PM | Herald Street Brew Works | Free
Grab a beer and enjoy some entertainment at Herald St. Brewing! Stay tuned for other events from them as well.
Tuesdays
7:00 PM | View Street Social | Free
Hosted by Kelly Fawcett, come in and play your favourite tune!
Wednesdays
6:00 - 9:00 PM | The Loft | Free
Jammin’ time baby! The Loft always has live music and if you’re keen to put on a show and try out a loving crowd this is the place to do it!
Thursdays
7:00 PM - 1:00 AM | Darcy’s Downtown | Free
Many nights we’ve danced to The Pick Ups and it’s always one for the books!
Open Decks 🎛️
9:00pm - 1:00am | Quadratic Sound | $5 Membership Fee
First Thursday every month. Seven DJs and one great time every month - free admission (+membership fee) at Quadratic Sound.
7:30 PM - 10:00 AM | The Loghouse Pub in Millstream | Free
Great food deals and live tunes for you to enjoy! We have friends performing here all the time and recommend a visit for their other events!
8:00 PM - Late | View Street Social | Free
We just went to this one last week and it was quite the crowd! Be sure to show up early to save your spot. (We sang “Everywhere” by Fleetwood Mac and it was amazing)
Fridays
7:00 PM - 1:00 AM | Darcy’s Downtown | $7
Darcy’s has been the place to be recently, and OK Charlie has something to do with that!
9:00 PM - 2:00 AM | The Duke Saloon | $10
Get your cowboy on at the best country bar on the Island!
8:00 PM - Late | View Street Social | Free
We just went to this one last week and it was quite the crowd! Be sure to show up early to save your spot. (We sang “Everywhere” by Fleetwood Mac and it was amazing).
10:00 PM - 2:00 AM | Upstairs | $10 - $20
The party is always rollin’ at Upstairs! Just above Darcy’s and inside bastion square you’ll find one of Victoria’s most popular clubs.
5:30 - 8:30pm | Friends of Dorothy | No cover (but tip the performers!)
The #1 drag Spot in town! Hosting events all week long, you don’t want to miss the Friday spotlight with rotating drag superstars! Reserve with the link above.
Saturdays
5:30 - 8:30pm | Friends of Dorothy | $5
The place in town for Drag! Reserve your spot with the link above.
10:00 PM | Lucky Bar | No cover
Need somewhere to dance your heart out? Lucky has your back!
10:00 PM - 2:00 AM | Upstairs | $10 - $20
The party is always rollin’ at Upstairs! Just above Darcy’s and inside Bastion Square you’ll find one of Victoria’s most popular clubs.
9:00 PM - 2:00 AM | The Duke Saloon | $10
Get your cowboy on at the best country bar on the Island!
Sundays
12:00 - 5:00 PM | The Junction Victoria | Free
Dog friendly, locally owned and family run! Grab a drink and snack and enjoy!
3:00 - 7:30 PM | The Wicket Hall | $5 at the Door, Jammers get in free!
Formerly at Hermann’s, Sunday Blues has made its way to The Wicket Hall! People are encouraged to bring their instruments and join in on the fun!
6:00 PM | Big Bad Johns | $6
A no cover meet up and jam sessions with cheap beer and lots of peanuts! (seriously don’t come here if you have an allergy)
Darcy’s and Upstaris by Bastion Square @downtownvictoria
Bar Games
Mondays
7:00 PM | Ross Bay Pub | Free
7:30 PM | 5th Street Wood Fired Rotisserie | Free
7:30 PM | Christie’s Pub | Free
7:00 PM | Maude Hunter’s | Free
Tuesdays
8:00 PM | Maude Hunter’s | Free
7:00 PM | Heckler’s Bar and Grill | Free
7:00 PM | Bartholomew Pub | Free
7:00 PM | The Crooked Goose Pub | Free
Wednesdays
7:00 PM - 1:00 AM | Darcy’s Downtown | Free
Buy 1 and get 2 50% wings!
7:30 PM | Monkey Tree Pub | Free
7:30 PM | McCrae’s Bistro | Free
Thursdays
✏️ Trivia Night at The Rack (Bi-Weekly)
7:30 PM | The Rack | Free
7:30 PM | The Rack | Free
Saturdays
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | The Loghouse Pub in Millstream | Free
Sundays
1:00 PM - 3:00 AM | The Loghouse Pub in Millstream | Free
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