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The Week Ahead: December 2nd - 8th

The Week Ahead: December 2nd - 8th

💡Night markets, indie shows, & burlesque performances

Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
December 01, 2024

Hey LampPosters!

Welcome to December!! It’s officially time to listen to Mariah Carey guilt free.

We have a plethora to do this week including

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Featured

🛰️ SKAM Satellite Studio 🛰️

Need plans this weekend? Look no further than the SKAM Satellite Studio!

The SKAM Satellite Series is back from November 28 to December 8, featuring Middle Child by SNAFU Society of Unexpected Spectacles and iuvenis Productions’ The Law Of Gravity.

Showtimes: Thurs & Fri @ 7 pm | Sat @ 2 pm, 4 pm, 7 pm | Sun @ 2 pm, 4 pm.

Looking to keep your evening going after the show? Join us for karaoke on Thursday night! On Saturday, Garden City Improv’s Theatresports showcases Victoria's best improvisers in an improv comedy showdown. Doors open at 8:15 pm for both events.

Community Events

👾 VQRC Queer Jock Night

Wednesday, December 4 | 6:00-10:00pm | Board with Friends Cafe | $5

If your organized sport has ended for the year, you might be experience ESS (Ending Sport Syndrome). Just kidding, but Vic Queer Run Club is hosting an 2SLGBTQ+ hang at the board game cafe. DM to RSVP!

🛍️ Fort Street Winter Wander

Thursday, December 5 | 5-8pm | Fort St (between Wharf & Cook) | Free

Take a cozy mosey on Fort Street, stop in at local shops offering great deals, and get entered to win a raffle for each business you shop at!

🎄 Harbour Holiday Light Up

Thursday, December 5 | 5:00-7:00pm | Victoria's Inner Harbour | Free

A beautiful holiday market and light show along the inner harbour! Lots of free food, local tunes, and tons of vendors!

✴️🌙 Night Market

Thursday, December 5 | 5:00-9:00pm | The Mint | Free

A stacked night market at the mint!! Prints, stickers, vintage, pottery and live music! This is going to be so fun!

✴️☕ Habit Coffee Night Market

Thursday, December 5 | 6:00-10:00pm | PWYC Food Item | PWYC/Food Donation

Habit Coffee is one of our favourite shops and this market is so fitting with their new makeovers! Mix this in with the mint market and you have an evening folks!

🧣 Yuletide Market Series

Friday, December 6 | 4-8pm | Bilston Creek Farm | $5

Running Friday through Sunday every weekend until Dec. 15th, the Yuletide Markets are some of the biggest holiday markets Victoria has to offer, set in the super cozy atmosphere of Bilston Creek Farm! Food truck, tons of treat vendors, live music (on the 9th, Dec. 7th, and Dec. 14th), plus tons of locally made crafts!

🧤 Dickens Fair

Saturday, December 7 | 10am-4pm | James Bay Community Centre | $3.50

For the 43rd year running, Victoria's oldest and beloved winter craft fair returns to James Bay. Local makers, bakers, and growers offer a wonderland of treasures & trinkets, plus a super cozy winter vibe.

🎅 Christmas Spirit Market

Saturday, December 7 | 10am-4pm | Metchosin Community Hall | Free

Running Saturday & Sunday, this one has it all. Local vendors! Gift bags for the first 30 entrants! Draw prizes! And, of course, tons of great local artists, vendors, treats, and artwork!

✴️🖼️ Bridge Street Corner Holiday Pop-Up

Saturday, December 7 | 10am-5pm | 2524 Bridge St. | Free

Visiting makers are gathering at Bridge Street Corner Studio with baked goods, crafts, clothing & knitwear, tons of art, jewelry, and more! This is going to be a super cozy shopping experience set in a super cozy space!

🎭 Winter Pride Masquerade Party

Saturday, December 7 | 8pm | The Bay Centre | $28-$33

Masquerade parties are always a good time. Period. This one's theme is Winter Spirits - wear formal attire or themed costumes with a masquerade mask to enjoy the bar, a live DJ, and local drag & burlesque performers!

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— Jared & Simon —

Performing Arts

🦃 Mom's the Word: Talkin' Turkey

Tuesday, December 3 | 7:30pm | Belfry Theatre | $20+ PWYC

Running daily from the 3rd until Dec. 22nd, Talkin' Turkey is a group of Moms telling their truth (with a Christmas theme!), the hilarious truth and nothing but the embarrassing truths about motherhood. Having a tough time getting in the holiday spirit? This one's for you.

✴️🎤 Hyprov - Improv Under Hypnosis

Wednesday, December 4 | 8pm | Royal Theatre | $53

The legendary Colin Mochrie (Who's Line Is It, Anyways?) is coming to Victoria for a VERY unique comedy experience!

🐄 Animal Farm

Thursday, December 5 | 7:30pm | Langham Court Theatre | $15-$30

Lawyers on Stage Theatre Society is presenting its 2024 annual fundraiser with its performance of George Orwell's legendary Animal Farm! Proceeds towards the Humane Society and Intercultural Association.

✒️ Victoria Poetry Project

Thursday, December 5 | 5:00 - 8:00pm | Caffe Fantastico | $6 - $15

Every second, third, and fourth Thursday of the month for featured local poets and an open mic!

🤣 Emily Woods

Thursday, December 5 | 7:00/10:00pm | Heckler's Bar and Grill | $22

Emily Woods has been in the comedy scene for a minute! Wrapping up her Deep in the Woods tour, this live tape-recorded show is going to be something special!

🐄 Animal Farm II

Friday, December 6 | 7:30pm | Langham Court Theatre | $15-$30

Lawyers on Stage Theatre Society is presenting its 2024 annual fundraiser with its performance of George Orwell's legendary Animal Farm! Proceeds towards the Humane Society and Intercultural Association.

✴️👯‍♀️ Ok, Dope & Foxy Box Present: GIRLS NIGHT

Friday, December 6 | 7pm | The Mint | $15-$20

Girls night! An evening of stand-up comedy with some of Canada's best female comedians, all gathered together at The Mint to provide an absolute hoot. Hang, drink, laugh, and enter to win some prizes!

💄 HOMO: A Queer Cabaret 2024

Friday, December 6 | 7:30pm | Metro Studio Theatre | $10 - $27

HOMO: A sell-out queer cabaret celebrating art, performance, experimentation, and camp with diverse acts and boundary-pushing surprises - We don't even know what to write about it!

Sports & Athletic Events

🏒 Regina Pats vs Victoria Royals

Tuesday, December 3 | 7:05pm | Save on Food Centre | $21+

Regina Pats vs. our Victoria Royals this Tuesday! Grab a seat and cheer on our home team for the win!

🤹‍♀️ Juggling Club

Wednesday, December 4 | 4:00 - 5:00pm | KWENCH | Free

Tired of juggling life's challenges? Switch it up and take a break with some social time and juggle some balls!

💃 December Contradance

Saturday, December 7 | 7-10pm | St. Matthias Hall | $15 (door)

Join for our very last contradance of the Fall 2024 season! Featuring Music by the Odd Hack and calling by Doug Paterson. Tickets $15 per person, Doors open at 7pm. No experience needed and all dancers are welcome!

✴️🏒 Kelowna Rockets vs Victoria Royals

Saturday, December 7 | 6:05pm | Save on Food Centre | $21+

Kelowna Rockets vs. our Victoria Royals this Tuesday! Grab a seat and cheer on our home team for the win! This one could get scrappy...

Arts & Creative Events

🫙 Frosted Winter Mason Jar With Lights

Tuesday, December 3 | 6:30-8:30pm | Loghouse Pub | $45

A craft evening to be had at the Loghouse Pub creating a lovely Holiday decoration to get into the festive spirit!

🧶 Unwind Victoria Knitting Club

Wednesday, December 4 | 7:00-8:30pm | Youth Room - Fairfield Community Centre | Free

Hop into a cozy knitting night with other knitters! No experience necessary, bring your current projects and supplies.

🎚️ Flip Night

Wednesday, December 4 | 7:15-9:30pm | Haus of Owl | $10

Make some beats with friend! Bring your DJ gear and share tips, tricks and techniques.

🪕 Swing City Dance Night

Friday, December 6 | 7:30-10:30pm | Victoria Edelweiss Club | $10-$12

Come dance with other community members! Bring a partner or come solo and meet many swing dance enthusiasts.

✴️🪸 Sea Glass Ornaments Workshop

Saturday, December 7 | 2:00-3:30pm | Maritime Museum | $30

Create a memorable sea glass ornament to hang up around the house on your tree! When's the last time you did something like this?! Payment includes admission into the museum.

Learning & Workshops

☯️ NOA AON System Reset Experience

Monday, December 2 | 4-9pm | Ambrosia Banquet & Events | $154+

Breathe, dance, meditate, and reset your system! Immersive wellness through breathwork, sound healing, and ecstatic dance, and learn the skills to be able to do it from home, too!

💆‍♀️ Stress Reduction With Fascial Maneuvers

Tuesday, December 3 | 1:00 - 2:00pm | KWENCH | Donation

We hold areas of tension and trauma in our body, especially in our face! Sian Marron gives some expert healing advice!

✴️🪢 SHiBARi LVL 3 : PRACTiCAL BODY HARNESSES

Tuesday, December 3 | 7:00-9:00pm | Little Fernwood | $33

Learn to combine different techniques to weave custom ties together for your and your partner for some to experiment and spice up activities!

🎀 Holiday Orb Workshop

Tuesday, December 3 | 6:00-8:00pm | Patio Gardens Saanich | $71

Festive Metal Orb décor that could suit a modern or classic home. Add a battery-operated candle for an extra bit of flare too!

♻️ Climate Connector

Wednesday, December 4 | 5-6:30pm | QV Cafe | Free

A no-agenda space to chat and learn about the climate crisis!

🎍 BYOV Terrarium Workshop

Friday, December 6 | 5:30-6:30pm | VI Plant Shop | $42

If you have a sweet jar that is just waiting to get put to use with a terrarium, this is the move on Friday.

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Student Section

🎁 Giving Tuesday @ UVic

Tuesday, December 3 | 9:00am-3:00pm | UVIC Quad | $0-$2

A plethora of fun fundraising events at UVIC including live-sized monopoly, photo booths, and $1 coffee donations!

🍲 Free Hot Lunch

Tuesday, December 3 | 10:30am-1:00pm | Vertigo Lounge at the SUB | Free

It's the end of the semester and I bet you're tired. Take a break and get some hot food on the house!

✴️✨ Glow Rave

Wednesday, December 4 | 8:00pm | Hollydene Beach | Free

Ending the semester with a bang! UVIC Polar Dippers are putting on a SWEET rave down at Hollydene beach that's sure to be a banger.

Live Music & Concerts

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