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• Dance Shows

• Comedy Club

• Performing Arts

• Sporty Spotlight

• Creative Corner

• Live Music

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Featured

ROYAL VICTORIA MARATHON

It seems like everyone, their best friend and their dog are now running (us included). The cool shoes, fun glasses, and most importantly the community is something we love.

If you’ve lost a friend to half-marathon training and don’t want to get left out of the mix, mark your calendars for October 12th and 13th!

Whether it’s your first race or you’re a seasoned veteran, there are options for the Kids Run, 5K, 8K, Half-Marathon, or Full Meal Deal!

With double the registrations at this same time last year, now is the time!

If not now, when?

Community Events

✴️Cream Bazaar Market 🍦

Saturday + Sunday, May 25 + 26, | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Show | Fernwood Square | Free

• What a banger market this is… 2 days and over 60 vendors!

• Vendors, music, snacks, aura photos, permanent jewelry, tarot readings + workshops!

✴️Ultimate Toy Fair 🪀

Saturday + Sunday, May 25 + 26, | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Show | Tillicum Centre | $5

• All the toys you could think of, cosplay, vintage sets, food, silent auctions and more!

Ship Point Market ⛵

All Weekend | 10:00 AM - Late Evening | Inner Harbour

• Local artisan vendors, buskars and food in the Inner Harbour by the water.

• Late start Friday at 5:00 PM

Uptown Tim’s Car Show Season Opener 🏎️

Friday, May 24 | 7:30 PM | Uptown Tim’s on Ravine Way by Uptown | Free

• Kick off the Victoria Car season with the biggest Car meet in the city!

Supply Chain Management Association of BC Community Dinner ⛓️

Friday, May 24 | 5:00 - 8:00 PM | Canadian Brewhouse | $20 Members, $30 Non-Members

• Connect with other supply chain professionals, grow your network and have some great food!

Desi Beach Pop-Up Party 🐚

Sunday, May 26 | 5:00 PM - Late | Secret Location (See Email After Purchase) | $5

• Tunes, booze and a great evening at the beach! All proceeds go towards feeding the homeless in Victoria.

Saanich Place Clothing Swap Fundraiser 👗

Saturday, May 25 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | SNP Child & Family Centre | By Donation

• Need to get rid of some old clothes? Drop off this Friday from 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM.

• A great way to get your weekend thrift on!

✴️Selkirk Waterfront Festival 🎪

Saturday, May 25 | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Selkirk Green Park (near Gorge Rd. East & Jutland) | Free

• A full day of entertainment and community celebration for all ages!

Carhartt Clothing Sale 🧥

Saturday + Sunday, May 25 + 26 | 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM | 1919 Waterloo Road | $60+

• All sizes and colours available! 50+ jackets to choose from. We are sure you’ll find your next favourite piece!

I'm More Than the Immigrant You Had in Mind 🛬

Saturday, May 25 | 1:00 - 4:30 PM | ICA Offices | Free

• Diving deeper into the immigrant experiences, misconceptions, and identities.

History of Brewing with Noelle Phillips 🍺

Sunday, May 26 | 10:00 AM | Spinnakers | $40

• Celebrating 40 Years of Craft Beers - Coffee and breakfast included! Call 250-386-2739 or go in person to save your spot

Missed our giveaway but still want to attend PROM?!

Tickets are still available, but going fast!

PROM is an 80's theme, maximalist, all-you-can-dream, 19+ event for any and all persons who like fun, fashion and fundraising for communities in need.

From Dreampop to Funk to Latin to Soul to Drag Shows to Dance music, it’s going to be a BALL!

Dance Shows

Protégé Dance Project

Saturday, May 25 | 11:30 AM / 8:00 PM | Royal Theatre | $29.75

• Another dance showcase from Protege happening this weekend. Catch some jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, and hip-hop.

Out of this World Dance Show’s 

Sunday, May 26 | 11:00 AM / 2:00 PM / 5:30 PM | Royal Theatre | $25.25

• Elevate Dance Show #1, Show #2, Show #3 

Dance Unlimited Recital

Saturday, May 25 | 11:30 AM / 8:00 PM | McPherson Playhouse | $29.75

• Another dance showcase from Protege happening this weekend. Catch some jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, and hip-hop

Comedy Club

Dan Duvall & Friends Comedy

Thursday, May 23 | 8:00 PM | Hecklers Bar & Grill | $12

• Featuring Brad Semotiuk and Kyle Patan

Excuse Me? Comedy Show w/ Headliner Dylan Williams!

Thursday, May 23 | 7:00 - 11:00 PM | Cinderbloc Studios | $28

• Apart from a sweet improv show, there will be tunes from DJ Marlon, a roast battle, live butler, and drinks!

Drew Lynch

Friday, May 24 | 8:00 PM | McPherson Playhouse | $44.75 +

• The Short King Tour! A Golden Buzzer performance on Season 10 of America’s Got Talent has got us thinking this is going to be great!

Graham Clark

Saturday, May 25 | 7:00 / 10:00 PM | Hecklers Bar & Grill | $22

• Doors are opening at 5:30, grab a drink and enjoy some of the best comics across Canada at Heckler’s

✴️Phillips & Phriends Comedy

Sunday, May 26 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Phillips Brewing | Free

• Space is limited, come early to save your spot, and enjoy a special cask beer from Julya Vandersloot

Performing Arts

The Existential Drive Thru Cabaret 🙆🏽‍♀️

Friday, May 24 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM | Victoria Odd Fellows | $33

• A profound performance unveiling the narratives of six women navigating this chapter of their lives.

Full Moon Movement and Meditation Ceremony 🌕

Saturday, May 25 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | The Fernwood Hub | $33

• This event is a time to re-connect yourself with the cosmic shifts occuring around you - an opportunity to reflect, release, and make space.

ONE HEART Potluck & Dance 💍

Saturday, May 25 | 6:00 - 10:00 PM | Church of Truth | $17 - 27

• Join in a wholesome community event with Silent DJ Victoria.

Dreamscape Video Remix w/ Light Sound Library 🛋️

Saturday, May 25 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | Ministry of Casual Living | Free

• Take a break from the everyday and step into the light sound library audio visual spa featuring whimsical ambient soundscapes and computer animation dreamscapes.

Garage Sales

🟩Saturday, May 25 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | South Turner St. Block

• The entire neighborhood is in on this one, if you’re downtown we recommend checking it out!

🟩Saturday, May 25 | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM | 1427 Denman Street Fernwood

• This one has multiple contributors coming together! Sizes from S - XXL, novelty items, art, camping gear and more!

🟩Saturday + Sunday, May 25 + 26 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | 4529 Stratford Road (Near Interurban Camosun Campus)

🟩Saturday + Sunday, May 25 + 26 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM | 1606 Candela Place

🟩Sunday, May 26 | 12:00 - 4:00 PM | 3156 Quadra Street

🟩Sunday, May 26 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | 4371 Torrington Place

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Sporty Spotlight

✴️Professional Pathways Skateboard Talk 🛹

Friday, May 24 | 6:30 PM | Metro Studio | Free

• An evening with game changing professional skateboarders!

Vancouver Island Pro Wrestling 🤼‍♂️

Friday, May 24 | 6:30 PM | The Legion Langford | $20 - $30

• Don’t miss all the hard hitting, high flying, edge of your seat action!

Exploring Indigenous Perspectives Self Guided Walk 🌲

Friday, May 24 | 6:30 PM | Sooke Hills Wilderness Regional Park | Free

• Ask questions to Leslie McGarry and guide yourself through trails learning about the cultural significance of plants, animals and seasons.

Oak Bay Pickle Ball Tournament 🥒

Saturday, May 25 | 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM | Oak Bay Rec Centre | $7

• Sign up for “TOURNAMENT” style play with the link above for A/B and B/C Levels!

Poetry in Motion - Collaborative Social Event 🧘🏼‍♀️

Saturday, May 25 | 1:00 - 4:00 PM | Ashtanga Yoga | $22

• An innovative event that invites poets, dancers and observers to come together for a unique and spontaneous event.

FSRC Sunset Yoga 🎴

Sunday, May 26 | 8:00 PM | Willows Beach | Free

• Join Nicole Wolny with a sweater, bottle, and yoga mat for an evening yoga session to prepare you for the week ahead.

Fairway Gorge Super Sprints Boat Races 🚣🏿

Sunday, May 26 | 9:00 AM - Finish | Bay Street Bridge / Selkirk Tressle | Free

• Watch over 1000 racers go for the win in this 200m sprint!

Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History 🚶

Sunday, May 26 | 11:00 AM | Esquimalt Gorge Park | Free

• Join the community raising money and supporting research for curing cystic fibrosis. Currently there is no cure!

✴️Oak Bay Half Marathon & Relay 👟

Sunday, May 26 | 7:00 - 12:00 PM | Windsor Park | Free

• If you’re around Oak Bay see if you can spot some racers aiming for their personal bests.

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Creative Corner

✴️Queer Crafternoon: Linocut! 🏡

Saturday, May 25 | 1:30 - 3:00 PM | Oaklands Park (near playground) | Free

• The gang will be making linocut stamps then printing them on bags. Bring your own items as well!

Paint Party at Elements Casino 🎨

Saturday, May 25 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Elements Casino | $45

• Join Ty and Ginja at Elements painting a beautiful whale while enjoying a couple cheeky beverages.

Bird Language Club 🐦

Saturday, May 25 | 9:00 - 11:30 AM | Beacon Hill (Corner of Quadra and Southgate) | Free

• Learn how birds tell us about the world around us.

Multicultural Veggies and Wildflowers Planting Workshop 🥕

Saturday, May 25 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Saanich Community Gardens | Free

• Send a DM to @ welcomegardens or email [email protected]!

Planning your Seed Garden Workshop 👨‍🌾

Saturday, May 25 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Saanich Community Gardens | Free

• Send a DM to @ welcomegardens or email [email protected]!

Live Music

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Sunday, May 26

Sunday Issue

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