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The Week Ahead: Jan 6th - 12th

The Week Ahead: Jan 6th - 12th

💡 Welcome back everyone! Let's have some fun!

Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
January 05, 2025

Hey LampPosters!

Things are picking up this week! If we could copy paste ourselves to hit every show, we would!

We also had a question…

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Enjoy ;)

-Simon and Jared

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Featured

🕺 Bring Back Dancing 🪩

January 10th, 2025

Unplugged is bringing an immersive dance experience through lighting and sound, with one mission...to Bring Back Dancing.

Use code “LAMP” and save 20% off your tickets - only a few left!

Community Events

🙆‍♀️ Community Art Build for Human Rights

Friday, January 10 | 6:30-9pm | Caffe Fantastico Kings | Donation

Fundraiser art build for three human rights causes: tent safe heaters for unhoused, Collective Liberation, and typhoon relief in the Philippines. Activities include open mic, banner making, button making, screen printing, and sign making.

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Performing Arts

✒️ 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!

🤣 Hecklers Presents: Ivan Decker

Thursday, January 9 | 8pm | Hecklers Bar & Grill | $22

Award-winning comedian Ivan Decker showcases his sharp observational humor in his comedy specials live in Vic!

✴️🎤 The Crowd Work Show

Friday, January 10 | 8pm | The Mint | $15-$20

Get ready for The Crowd Work Show with Nash Park and Alex Forman! Watch as these comedians perform an entirely improvised stand-up comedy act, interacting with the crowd and feeding off the energy of the moment.

Dance Yrself Clean.

Saturday, January 11th | 9pm-2am | Lucky Bar

@a__third__place is back with Dance Yrself Clean!

New Year. New Venue. Old You.

Arts & Creative Events

🖋️ The Power of Intention: Finding Mindfulness Through the Art of Calligraphy with Angie Bailey

Monday, January 6 | 2-4pm | Urban Ballroom, The Parkside Hotel & Spa | $52

Learn how to calm your mind with expert Angie Bailey through calligraphy. She combines modern healing techniques with this ancient art form, helping you slow down and relax. Angie, a retired nurse and certified coach, will guide you through the process.

✴️🌀 Indoor Flowjam

Thursday, January 9 | 7-9pm | Fernwood Community Centre | Donation

Into hoops, diablo and other flowy items? Come get some tips and practice with other folks in the community!

🌲 Terrarium Workshop

Friday, January 10 | 5:30-6:30pm | VI Plant Shop | $52

Create your own mini ecosystem in a glass container at a hands-on workshop. Perfect for plant lovers of all levels. Expert instructors will guide you in designing and caring for your terrarium. Walk away with a beautifully planted terrarium and learn how to care for it.

🍴 Perogy (Varenyky) Pinching Party

Friday, January 10 | 4-7pm | Ukrainian Cultural Centre | Free

Come make some Ukrainian Perogy's!

✴️💃 Caliente Salsa

Saturday, January 11 | 8:15pm-12am | Studio 4 Athletics | $15 Cash Door

Get ready to spice up your Saturday with Caliente Salsa Saturdays! No experience or partner needed for the beginner salsa lesson taught by a certified instructor. Dance the night away to Salsa, Bachata, Merengue & Cha Cha Cha - Cash only, so bring $15! Ages 16+ are welcome.

Learning & Workshops

🤖 KWENCH TALK: AI's Transformative Impact on Society & Industry

Tuesday, January 7 | 12-1pm | KWENCH | By donation

Learn about the rapid evolution of AI and its impacts in technology and society with insights on socio-economic perspectives, historical context, and potential effects of the fourth industrial revolution.

👩🏾 Victoria Resilient Women in Business Networking

Wednesday, January 8 | 3pm | Bayview Place | $18

On the second Wednesday of every month, have fun networking while learning tips to assist your growth in your business; whether you're new to the biz world or have a well-established operation, there's something for you!

🌙 UVic Café Scientifique: Exploring the Night Skies

Wednesday, January 8 | 7-9pm | Hermann's Jazz Club | Free

Discover the mysteries of galaxy formation and evolution through supermassive black holes and recent findings from the James Webb Space Telescope with speaker Laura Ferrarese, also exploring how satellite constellations impact our dark skies.

📚 Writers CONNECT: Literary Translation: The Craft and the Profession

Thursday, January 9 | 5-7pm | KWENCH | Free

Elaine Kennedy discusses literary translation, writer-translator collaborations, and tips for writers seeking translation opportunities.

✴️🧑🏾‍💻 Victoria AI Tech Meetup: Exploring AI's Impact on Business & Innovation

Thursday, January 9 | 11:30am-1:30pm | Fort Tectoria | Free

Explore AI's impact on business and careers at Victoria AI Tech Meetup. I (Simon) will be in attendance!

🥬 The Power Plate with Julie Daniluk

Friday, January 10 | 2-3pm | Victoria Conference Centre | $52

Join registered nutritionist and potentially the most sought-after anti-inflammatory expert, Julie Daniluk, as she shares how to eliminate your pain of bloating, brain fog, achy joints, sleepless nights, poor digestion, and lack of energy in just seven simple steps.

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Student Section

✴️🥞 Pancake Breakfast

Tuesday, January 7 | 8-11am | UVIC SUB | Free

Free pancake breakfast at the Student Union Building on January 7th, 8-11am. Enjoy fresh pancakes, jolly tunes by CFUV, and awesome board members.

💉 Free Naloxone Training

Wednesday, January 8 | 11am-12pm | Student Wellness Centre | Free

Learn how to administer Naloxone at our upcoming event. The Safer Use campaign supports students by providing reliable drug use resources. Limited seats available, so come early!

Live Music & Concerts

Monday, January 6

Tuesday, January 7

Wednesday, January 8

Thursday, January 9

Friday, January 10

✴️▶️ Sum 41 | Punk / Rock | 6:50pm | Save On Foods Memorial Centre | $41-$75 | Tickets & Info.

Saturday, January 11

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