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The Week Ahead December 29th - January 4th

The Week Ahead December 29th - January 4th

💡Happy New Year's!

Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
December 28, 2025

Hey LampPosters! The LampPost team wants to thank you for an amazing year. From the app launch to our new events, your engagement made it all possible. We have so many exciting things planned for next year, so stay tuned. We appreciate you.

Hope you all have a great week! Stay safe

-Simon & Pierre ❤️

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FEATURED

Y2K NEW YEARS PARTY

Join us for a New Year’s celebration in collaboration with Whistle Buoy. Playing 2000s pop classics all night long! Tickets give you access to the pub or dance floor so you can choose to socialize or boogy. Only 10 tickets left!!

MARKETS, PARADES, FESTIVALS AND OTHER AWESOME STUFF

Community Events

🧱 Sidney Museum Annual LEGO® Brick Exhibition: Celebrating 20 years

Monday, December 29 - Jan 4th, 2025-2026 | 10am-4pm | Sidney Museum, 2423 Beacon Ave, Lower Level | Free | Sidney Museum and Archives

The Sidney Museum celebrates 20 years of its beloved LEGO® Brick Exhibit with displays spanning two decades of themes, from Star Wars and Batman to architecture and florals, plus interactive challenges like scavenger hunts and a brick-counting contest. This anniversary showcase features both classic favorites and new sets that inspire builders of all ages

✨ Lights of Wonder

Monday, December 29, 2025 | 4pm-9pm | Centennial Square | Free | Downtown Victoria Business Association

Experience a month of holiday magic with 24/7 light displays, food trucks, Friday night entertainment, and a Ferris wheel starting December 19th in downtown's Centennial Square. This free outdoor celebration welcomes families and pets to enjoy seasonal activities, live performances, and festive vibes every evening through New Year's Eve.
This event has multiple dates/times! Check the link to find them all

✴️🎬 Showcase

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 | 7pm-10:30pm | Paul Phillips Hall | 10 | Young Future

Local filmmakers screen their short films on the big screen, followed by a panel discussion about their creative process and inspirations. A chance to see what your creative neighbors are making and connect with fellow film lovers.

🎉 New Year's Eve Gala

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 6pm | Leonardo da Vinci Centre | $155.76

Ring in the New Year with live music from Victoria's band Voyager, a seafood buffet, and a midnight Prosecco toast. Party favors included to help you celebrate.

🎉 New Years Eve Celebration

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 6:30pm | Victoria Edelweiss Club | $100+

Dance into 2025 with live music from S-Bahn spinning hits from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. The evening includes a festive buffet dinner, party favours, and a champagne toast at midnight.

🎄 FSRC December Events

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 11am-11pm | Victoria| Fernwood Social Run Club

Join us for a full lineup of December events with all the festive details available on our website and Instagram.

✴️🪩 A Big Gay New Year’s Eve✨

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 9pm-1am | Cinderbloc Studios | $90-$100 | Fêtes by Linda

Celebrate New Year's Eve in a queer-centered safe space featuring DJ NessT, drag performances by Honey Dewme and Henrietta Dubet, a photo booth, drink tickets, midnight bubbly toast, and grazing table. Choose between the high-energy dance floor or chill in the low-sensory lounge with seating and snacks.

🥂 Shop & Sip - New Years Day Mimosas

Thursday, January 1, 2026 | 12-5pm | 552 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC | Free | Ecologyst

Kick off the New Year with mimosas and shopping for the latest trends. Drop by anytime between noon and 5 PM on New Year's Day.

BALLET, COMEDY, THEATRE AND MORE!

Performing Arts

✴️🩰 The Gift of the Nutcracker

Monday, December 29, 2025 | 2pm | Royal Theatre | $35+

Experience Victoria's beloved holiday tradition where the Victoria Symphony and Ballet Victoria dancers bring Tchaikovsky's timeless classic to life with stunning choreography and live orchestral music. This cherished performance combines professional artistry with emerging talent for a heartwarming celebration of the season
This event has multiple dates/times! Check the link to find them all

🎊 NYE Celebration with Brittany Lyseng and Ok Charlie

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 7pm | Hecklers Bar & Grill | $30-$65

Ring in the new year with award-winning comedian Brittany Lyseng at 7pm, then dance until midnight with indie-rock band Ok Charlie starting around 10pm. Choose comedy only ($30), music only ($50), or make it a full night for $65.

🎭 Garden City Improv New Year's Eve! With Kevin Matviw and Dan Bakkedahl

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 8:30-9:45pm | Theatre SKAM (849 Fort Street) | $25 | Garden City Improv

Join Dan Bakkedahl (VEEP, The Daily Show) and Kevin Matviw (Just For Laughs Toronto) for a night of improv comedy to kick off the New Year. These comedy pros will deliver spontaneous laughs in an intimate theatre setting.

✴️🥂 New Year's celebration

Thursday, January 1, 2026 | 2:30pm | Royal Theater | $44+

Experience a dazzling New Year's Day concert featuring overtures, arias, choruses, and dances, highlighted by soprano Claire de Sévigné's sparkling performance. This beloved annual tradition has sold out the past two years.

😬 BLIND DATES LIVE! with Alex Forman!

Friday, January 2, 2026 | 7pm | The Mint | $20

Singles take the stage for live first blind dates while host Alex Forman offers "helpful" commentary from behind, usually making things hilariously awkward. It's a perfect night of secondhand embarrassment and communal laughter

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GET YA BODY MOVIN’

Sports & Athletic

✴️🥌 2026 BC Men's, Women's & U20 Curling Championships, presented by Best Western

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 | 9am-9pm | Archie Browning Sports Centre, Esquimalt, BC | Starting at $10 | deFrias Management Group

BC's premier curling championships return to Esquimalt with a week of competitive action across Men's, Women's, and U20 divisions at two venues. Watch top curlers from across the province compete, with semi-finals and finals happening over the weekend.
This event has multiple dates/times! Check the link to find them all

💪 Group Calisthenics Workshop

Thursday, January 1, 2026 | 5pm-7pm | Lam Cir Park | Free | Victoria Calisthenics

Weekly calisthenics sessions where you can learn and practice bodyweight skills at your own pace, with a supportive community and different skill focuses each week. All fitness levels welcome.
This event has multiple dates/times! Check the link to find them all

✴️🧘 Gentle Yoga

Friday, January 2, 2026 | 1:30-2:30pm | 380 Cook Street | $8 Members, $16 Non-Members | CookStreetVillageActivityCentre

A gentle practice that flows through accessible movements to release tension in your shoulders, hips, and spine, with exercises done both standing and reclined. Perfect for beginners looking to feel lighter and more relaxed.

✴️🏒 Victoria Royals X Calgary Hitmen

Friday, January 2, 2026 | 2:05-5:05pm | Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre | $21 | Victoria Royals

The Victoria Royals take on the Calgary Hitmen on Thursday, January 1st at 2:05 PM! The first game of the New Year! Kick off 2026 with a bang and some Royals Hockey. This is the only time in the next two years we play the Calgary Hitmen!

🚴 Eco Night: Victoria Royals

Saturday, January 3, 2026 | 4:05pm-7:05pm | Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre | $21 | Victoria Royals

The Victoria Royals face off against the Tri-City Americans for Eco-Night, featuring a partnership with local sustainable initiatives to keep Victoria green. Bike to the game and catch some hockey while celebrating environmental responsibility.

🥌 Finals - 2026 BC Men's, Women's & U20 Curling Championships, presented by Best Western

Sunday, January 4, 2026 | 9am-4pm | Archie Browning Sports Centre, Esquimalt, BC | Starting at $10 | deFrias Management Group

BC's biggest curling championships return to Esquimalt with a week of competitive action across Men's, Women's, and U20 divisions at two venues. Watch preliminary rounds build to exciting semi-finals and finals weekend, with tickets granting access to both the Archie Browning Sports Centre and Esquimalt Curling Club.

✴️🏒 Family Fun Day: Victoria Royals

Sunday, January 4, 2026 | 2:05pm-5:05pm | Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre | $21 | Victoria Royals

The Victoria Royals face off against the Tri-City Americans with special activations around the concourse designed for kids to enjoy. This afternoon game gives families plenty of time to get home before bedtime.

SEWING, PAINTING, WRITING, AND OTHER ART

Arts & Creative

🧠 Benji's Pub Quiz

Monday, December 29, 2025 | 7pm | Fernwood Inn | $13+

Test your trivia knowledge at Benji's weekly pub quiz featuring music rounds, laughs, and prizes. Tickets are $13 per person, sold in tables of 4-8, with doors at 6:30pm and quiz starting at 7pm sharp.
This event has multiple dates/times! Check the link to find them all

✴️🌱 BYOV Terrarium Workshop

Friday, January 2, 2026 | 5:30-6:30pm | VI Plant Shop | $44

Learn to design and plant your own mini ecosystem in a glass container, with expert guidance on creating and caring for your terrarium. Bring your own vessel or choose from recycled glassware available at the workshop.

✴️🎨 Mindful Art-Making: Winter Open Studio

Saturday, January 3, 2026 | 11am-12:30pm | 561 Johnson St #108 | $29 | Hanna Kaye Art Therapy & Counselling

Spend a cozy winter evening exploring painting, drawing, collage, and mixed media in a welcoming studio space. Work at your own pace with guided prompts or self-directed projects while connecting with other community members—no experience needed, all materials included.
This event has multiple dates/times! Check the link to find them all

🎨 Feel Free – Free Gallery Day (All Day)

Saturday, January 3, 2026 | 10am-5pm | Art Gallery of Greater Victoria | Free | Art Gallery of Greater Victoria

Explore art for free on the first Saturday of every month at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, featuring exhibitions and programs for the whole community.
This event has multiple dates/times! Check the link to find them all

💃 Sunday Milonga

Sunday, January 4, 2026 | 1-4pm | The Coda | $15

Afternoon milonga featuring a live tanda performed by violinist Kimberly Durflinger and accordionist Alex Pankratov, with TDJ John Fowler spinning the rest of the afternoon.

✴️🎨 Exploring Emotions through Art - 1/2 Day Workshop

Sunday, January 4, 2026 | 1pm-4pm | TheDock Centre for Social Impact, 722 Cormorant Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1P8 | 150 | Hanna Kaye Art Therapy & Counselling

Explore your emotions through guided art activities led by a professional Art Therapist in this half-day creative workshop. No artistic experience needed—just bring an open mind and discover how creativity can help you understand feelings, reduce stress, and express yourself.

KEEP YOUR MIND FRESH

Learning & Workshops

✴️🤸 Acro Yoga Foundations • 4 week series

Friday, January 2, 2026 | 6:10-7:10pm | Island Circus Space • 3-625 Hillside Ave. | $85 + gst (use coupon code FIRST for $10 off) | Island Circus Space

Master the fundamentals of Acro Yoga in this 4-week series covering flying, basing, and spotting techniques with certified instructors. You'll build strength, mobility, and confidence while developing a solid technical foundation for safe practice.

TASTE THE LOCAL GOODS!

Foodie Events

✴️🍛 NYE at Cafe Malabar: Kerala Tasting Experience

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 5-9:30pm | Cafe Malabar Restaurant & Bar, 407 Swift | Free | Cafe Malabar

Experience a multi-course Kerala-inspired tasting menu at Cafe Malabar this New Year's Eve, featuring bold Malabar flavors paired with West Coast ingredients through warming, vibrant dishes designed for lingering and celebration. A thoughtfully curated evening for food lovers looking to mark the occasion with intention and shared plates.

🎉 New Year’s Eve Celebration

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 6:30pm-12:30am | Victoria Edelweiss Club | $100-$115

Ring in the New Year with live music from S-Bahn, dancing to hits from the 70's, 80's, and 90's, plus a festive buffet dinner. Celebrate with party favours and champagne as the clock strikes midnight.

✴️🥂 New Year’s Eve Dinner

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 5pm-12:30am | LURE Restaurant & Bar, 100 Harbour Road | $99 | Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort

Celebrate New Year's Eve with a special 3-course dinner at LURE Restaurant & Bar, featuring locally inspired dishes and seasonal ingredients with stunning Inner Harbour views. The $99 menu showcases the perfect blend of elevated dining and festive atmosphere to kick off 2026.

BOARD GAMES, TRIVIA AND MORE!

Fun n’ Games

🎯 Crokinole

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 | 12-2pm | 380 Cook Street | $2 for members, $4 for non-members | CookStreetVillageActivityCentre

A Canadian classic where you flick wooden discs across a circular board, trying to land in high-scoring zones while knocking your opponents' pieces out of the way. Easy to learn, surprisingly competitive.
This event has multiple dates/times! Check the link to find them all

✴️🎲 Board Game Afternoons

Saturday, January 3, 2026 | 12-3pm | 380 Cook Street | $2 for members, $4 for non-members | CookStreetVillageActivityCentre

Casual drop-in board gaming with a selection of over 40 games to choose from. Tea, coffee, pop, and baked goods available for purchase.
This event has multiple dates/times! Check the link to find them all

FEEL IT IN YOUR SOUL

Seasonal

✴️🥶 Polar Bear Dip - Willows Beach

Thursday, January 1, 2026 | 11:30am | Willows Beach | Free

Jump into the new year with Victoria's Polar Bear Plunge at Willows Beach - brave the icy waters at noon or cheer on the bold souls who do. Whether you're plunging or watching, it's a refreshingly wild way to kick off 2026.

ENJOY THE WEST COAST AIR

Spiritual

🎧 IMMERSION: Sound | Mind | Body

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 4-5:30pm | The Lab Victoria | $44

Experience a multi-sensory journey through yoga flow, yin, and sound meditation with live-mixed music in an immersive four-speaker soundscape. This unique practice blends movement with electronic music, binaural beats, and visceral vibrations to guide you into a deep meditative state

SLOW FOLKY VIBES, HUGE ELECTRONIC SHOWS & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN

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