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The Week Ahead: Dec 23rd - 29th

💡Happy Holidays! Check out events in Victoria this week!

Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
December 22, 2024

Hey LampPosters!

Happy Holidays! We hope y’all get some rest and take some time to hangout with family and friends over the next couple of days. In the meantime, you can check out some events that are still going on in the city!

See you Thursday!

Check it out:

Want to find events by price, category, and date? → Events Platform

Want these in calendar form? → Events Calendar

Havin’ a hard time choosing an event? → Spin the Wheel

✴️ = Popular Events

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Featured

Ring in the New Year with Upstairs…

NEW YEARS EVE AT UPSTAIRS with JUICE + ESHE

December 31st | 9pm-2am | UPSTAIRS

Get 2025 started off with a bang! Juice is teaming up in the booth with Eshe for a mix of genres and infectious groove through the 10/10 sound system at Upstairs.

DRESS TO IMPRESS! Dom Hall Media will be on hand to roll out the red carpet and get some sweet snaps with your crew while you walk down the line.

Toast off 2024 and ring in the New Year with style, great tunes, and a ton of dancing under the midnight confetti cannons! $20 advance tickets, 19+.

Community Events

✨ Lights of Wonder Festival

Until December 24 | Till 10:00pm | Centennial Square | Free

Ferris wheels, hot chocolate, live music and more! This is the place to be this weekend!

🛍️ Bastion Square Holiday Market

Tuesday, December 24 | | 18 Bastion Square | Free

Get ready for the Bastion Square Holiday Market Series 2024 featuring local artisans, live music, and resellers on Sundays. Enjoy handcrafted goods indoors and outdoors on select dates from November to December.

🍽️ Ukrainian Supper

Friday, December 27 | 5-8pm | Ukrainian Cultural Center | $5+

Pre-order Ukrainian Supper for a quick and tasty Friday dinner option. Choose between dine-in or take-out to enjoy delicious Ukrainian food without the hassle of waiting.

Finding events - easier than ever.

With the launch of our new website, finding events has never been easier.

Filter by genre, event categories, price, and dates to find the perfect event for you. Having a hard time picking? We’ve got you covered there, too - spin the events wheel and let it decide for you!

— Jared & Simon —

Performing Arts

🎤 Phillips Comedy Night at the Mint - Christmas Orphan Show

Thursday, December 26 | 8-9:30pm | The Mint | $11

Drew Farrance hosts this special holiday show that features stand up comedy and more! Come downstairs and enjoy the delicious west coast Himalayan cuisine that the Mint is famous for.

✴️🤣 IMPROV COMEDY Live

Friday, December 27 | 8pm | The Mint | $15

Get some tasty eats & drinks from The Mint, plus some laughs from OK, DOPE's improv legends!

🥜 The Gift of the Nutcracker

Saturday, December 28 | 7:30pm | Royal Theatre | $35+

A festive holiday event as Ballet Victoria showcases world class ballet accompanied by the one and only Victoria Symphony! A great way to spend the winter break! "

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Sports & Athletic Events

🏃 The Annual Boxing Day HHH Run

Thursday, December 26 | 2-4pm | Blackwood Park, corner of Cook St, Haultain, & Blackwood Streets | $5

Hashing is a non-competitive running club focused on fun, food, and drinks led by volunteer hares marking trails with chalk or flour. No pressure to run fast; just a casual vibe where everyone is welcome, with optional beer breaks along the way.

✴️🏒 Victoria Royals vs. Prince George

Friday, December 27 | 7pm | Save On Foods Memorial Centre | $21+

Come cheer on our local Royals hockey team as they take on the Prince George team!! " "

🏒 Victoria Royals vs. Prince George Round Two!

Saturday, December 28 | 6pm | Save On Foods Memorial Centre | $21+

Come cheer on our local Royals hockey team as they take on the Prince George team for day two of a back-to-back!

The last Open Ended Show of the year!

If you’re a dancer or raver of any time, THIS is the show to be at.

Triikstr deserves all the love this Friday!

Learning & Fun n’ Games

🖼️ Moss Art Workshop

Friday, December 27 | 5:30-6:30pm | VI Plant Shop | $54

No better way to shake off the post-Christmas blues than learning how to make art with moss! Make and bring home your own piece of moss wall art, sure to catch visitors' eyes!

✨ Somatic Nidra Dream Journey with Sacred Blue Lotus & Sound Bath

Friday, December 27 | 7-8:30pm | Fernwood Hub | $40

Embark on a somatic dream journey with Sacred Blue Lotus, connecting with plant consciousness and your body's wisdom. Dive into sound therapy, theta states, and somatic coaching for deep awakening. Bring comfort items, water, and journal. Prepare to connect and relax!

🪐 Hoop Smears and Sequences with Devaiya

Saturday, December 28 | 1:30-3:00pm | Island Circus Space | $40

Get ready to level up your hoop skills by learning smooth smear variations and sequences to enhance your flow. Bring your hoops for a fun, creative session followed by a Flow Jam - Open Training.

If the post cuts off, that means there’s too many events for the email! Head here to read the full post.

Events we’re stoked about!

❇️ Sum 41 | January 10 | Punk / Rock | 6:50pm | Save On Foods Memorial Centre | $41-$75 | Tickets & Info

Check out our full list of New Years shows here!

Live Music & Concerts

Monday, December 23

Tuesday, December 24

Wednesday, December 25

No Music! Merry Christmas to those that celebrate!

Thursday, December 26

Friday, December 27

Saturday, December 28

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