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LampPost: Weekend Planner
Sunshine with a side of events ☀️
Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
July 11, 2024
This Weekend’s Categories
Featured
Community Events
Performing Arts
Outdoor Opportunities
Sporty Spotlight
Get Involved
Creative Corner
Learning Lounge
Live Music
✴️ = Popular Events
Sunday Issue
Did you miss our Sunday issue? It’s got a ton of other events going on throughout the week, make sure you’re not missing out!
Jakob Wyne on the poster!
THIS SUNDAY JULY 14
In collaboration with Habit Coffee in Chinatown, we’re hosting an Offline Cafe.
No Wi-Fi, no electronics. Unplug, reset, and meet new people.
Friday, July 12 | 3:00 - 8:00 PM | Vancouver Island Brewing | Free
Break out the neon gear! Mouth watering Venezuelan food from our friends at Los Panas Kitchen, surf rock tunes from Gett Wett, gnarly giveaways and of course great beer. Cheers!
Saturday, July 13 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | The Norway House on Hillside | Food Donation
An all Indigenous market with beautiful artwork, jewelry, pottery, and people! We went to the last market and were welcomed with open arms. Definitely check it out!
Saturday + Sunday , July 13 + 14 | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Inner Harbour | Free
Tucked right into the inner harbour, Festival Mexicano has wonderful live music, traditional dances, a beer garden cultural displays and of course yummy food. Check it out if you’re downtown!
Saturday, July 13 | 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM | Fernwood Community Centre | $10 - 25
Victoria’s Largest Summer Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Tournament for the Nintendo Switch returns to the Fernwood Community Centre. All ages and all skill levels can attend. Bring your own Controller, we supply all the setups! Tickets at the door or online.
Saturday, July 13 | 5:00 PM | Fernwood Community Centre | $5 - 10
Queer community dinner! Not much else to say here. Register with the link above.
Saturday, July 13 | 3:00 - 8:00 PM | Starlight Stadium | $45+
Over 30 breweries and 80 beers and ciders are coming together this weekend in Langford with fun activities and treats to keep you entertained on the field.
Saturday, July 13 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Oaklands Community Centre | Free
Big and long people, this is your time to find something that actually fits and you feel confident in!
Saturday, July 13 | 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM | Victoria Therapeutic Riding Association | Donation
This one is for animal lovers! Bring your picnic essentials and meet the horses and herd with the Victoria Therapeutic Riding Association.
Sunday, July 14 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Heritage Acres | Free
Great music, food and spiffy looking automobiles! $20 if you want to bring your own before 9:00 AM. Check it out!
Sunday + Monday, July 14 + 15 | Dinner Time | Stage Fernwood | $20 +
Chef Stijn van Latenstein X Chef Matthew Finn will be cheffin’ up at Stage in Fernwood, combining Michelin star quality with local and fresh ingredients. Reserve now.
✴️ Swap and Shop🔄
Sunday, July 14 | 1:00 - 7:00 PM | Fernwood Community Centre Field | Free
A place for anyone and everyone to trade, sell or give away their old things! Or to simply browse and find some new treasures to take home! Clothing, books, housewares, games, original artwork and more are all welcome.
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Friday, July 12 | 6:30 PM | HEL,HILEȻ Park | $22
Going on all weekend, Triple Threat Performers are putting on an electric performance from this classic!
Friday, July 12 | 7:00 PM | Emily Carr House | $32
Join Paper Street’s cast of landed gentry as they attempt to improvise their way through the conventions of manners of proper society. Tickets include a lemonade and cucumber sandwich.
Saturday, July 13 | 1:00 - 4:00 PM | Ministry of Casual Living | Free
Opening tonight (Thursday, July 12), there are over 40 artists showcasing the embodiment of Wanton in a way that is loud and proud!
Saturday, July 13 | 8:00 - 10:00 PM | Victoria Scottish Community Centre | $40
Scott brilliantly combines comedy and Scottish history into his comedy show, helping him reach more than 200k on YouTube.
Saturday, July 13 | 10:00 AM | Regional Park Parking Lot | Free
Rambling onto Summit Trail, Out in the Woods invites you to get outside, then go for a swim at McKenzie Bight for a swim and beach session. All genders welcome.
Saturday, July 13 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | Junction Victoria | $15
Escape the city and stretch out out at the Junction. BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat).
Acro & Movement Jam 🤹🏽♀️
Saturday, July 13 | 2:00 - 5:00 PM | Willows Beach | Free
Yoga, handstands, juggling, hopping, tumbling, slacklining and more! Willows is a beautiful space to move and explore your body.
Saturday + Sunday, July 13 + 14 | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | 2940 Jutland Road | Free
If you’re stopping downtown you might catch some Dragon Boat racing going on between Johnson street and the Goose.
Saturday, July 13 | 4:00 - 9:00 PM | Starting in Banfield Park | Free
Grab your paddles and PFD’s, and welcome to the first ever Wave Rave. Paddle along the Gorge to some sweet beats. Someone lend us some paddle boards!
Friday, July 12 | 1:30 Registration | Thrifty Foods Skatepark | Free
An opportunity for the youth to get rippin’! Ages 13 - 16 or under 12 at Thrifty Foods Skatepark. Protect your melons!
Lululemon Yoga Class 🤸🏽♂️
Friday, July 12 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM| Mayfair Rooftop UP3 | Free
Mayfair is collaborating with Erin Keir from Lululemon for a free yoga class which is a part of their summer series.
Saturday, July 13 | 6:00 - 10:30 PM | Eagle Ridge Community Centre | $26
Canada’s U-10 National National Team taking on the German U-19 National Team with a total of 11 bouts in various male and female weight classes.
Saturday, July 13 | 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM | Gordon Head Recreation Centre | Free
Vancouver Island’s top lifeguards go head-to-head in an intense adrenaline filled aquatic competition. Free fun swim from 1:00 - 4:00 PM too.
Three Ferries Ride 🚴🏽♂️
Saturday, July 13 | 8:30 AM | Start at Brentwood Ferry Terminal | 3X Ferries.
150km and 1000m + elevation, this road bike friendly ride is going from Brentwood Ferry to Crofton then Salt Spring. What a DAY! Don’t miss it, or the ferry. DM @uviccycling for details and info.
Saturday, July 13 | 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM | Boulderhouse Langford | Free
BH Langford will look a little different on Saturday. Free bouldering, classes, coffee, ice cream and drink! Happy climbing! What a weekend start. Register for courses here.
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Friday, July 12 | 1:30 - 3:00 PM | FED Urban Ag. | Free
Learn about the coolest urban agriculture farm EVER, the techniques they’re using and answer any questions you have. Prepare to get your hands dirty!
Sunday, July 14 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Clover Point | Free
Surfrider beach cleanup this weekend at Clover Point. These events are a great way to meet people and feel great for the soul!
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Friday, July 12 | 5:30 - 6:30 PM | VI Plant Shop | $59
These live pieces of art are such a colourful addition to a home or double as a gift for a friend or loved one.
Saturday, July 13 | 9:30 - 10:30 AM | VI Plant Shop | $52
A hands-on terrarium workshop. Create an ecosystem and add some life into your home.
Saturday, July 13 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM| Carr House National Historic Site | $30
Try your hand at some plein air sketching using the historic site and gardens as your inspiration. Led by Helga Strauss.
Sunday, July 14 | 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM | 722 Cormorant St. | $35
A full day experience with elements of roleplay, board games and social alliance building. Check out more info on Eventbrite!
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Sunday, July 14 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Welland Legacy Park & Orchard | Free
Learn how to prune your summer fruit trees to enhance flavour and increase production.
Friday, July 12
▶️Abode: Rooftop Showcase| House | 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM | The Strath Rooftop | $17
▶️Sunshower EP Release Show | Indie/Surf/Pop | 7:00 PM | Paul Phillips Hall | $15
▶️Low X Esche | House | 10:00 PM | Upstairs Cabaret | $10 - 20
Saturday, July 13
▶️House Music Pop-Up | House | 6:00 PM | Clover Point | Free
✴️▶️Club Loading Pop Up Day Party | House/Dance | 4:00 PM - Late | Back in Five | $15
▶️Heath Silent Disco | You Chose | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | Flagpole in Beacon Hill | $20
▶️Caribbean Explosion Party | Reggae/Hiphop/Dance | 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM | 531 Yates St. | $15
▶️Midnight Mixer | House/Garage/DnB | 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM | The Mint | $10
▶️Seb J | House | 10:00 PM | Upstairs Cabaret | $10 - 20
▶️The Choirs YYJ Summer Concert | Singing | 1:30 PM | Cameron Bandshell | Free
Sunday, July 14
▶️Conmocion / White Collar / Self Defense | Punk | 7:00 PM | Little Fernwood | $20 or PWYC
▶️Live Music at the Orchard | Acoustic | 12:00 PM | Junction Orchard | Free
▶️An&Ben | Acoustic Guitar/Singing | 12:00 - 2:00 PM | Malahat Skywalk | $24 +
▶️Sunday Folk Night | Folk | 7:30 - 10:00 PM | The Norway House | $8
▶️Sarah Hagen & Kieth MacLeod | Piano/Clarinet | 2:00 - 3:30 PM | St. Mary’s Church Oak Bay | $15 - 25
✴️▶️Qairo | Flamenco/Turkish | 8:00 - 10:00 PM | Victoria Event Centre | $30
✴️▶️The Great American Songbook Trio | Request Show | 1:00 PM | Hermann’s Jazz Club | $20 + Fees
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