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The Week Ahead: January 20th-26th

The Week Ahead: January 20th-26th

💡A new section has arrived!

Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
January 19, 2025

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Community Events

🍖 Robbie Burns Day 2025

Thursday, January 23 | 5-8pm | Monterey Recreation Centre, Garry Oak Room | $33-$38

Get ready for a traditional Scottish feast featuring a piper, ode to haggis, and local performances - a night of good food and great entertainment.

🤳 Canadian Digital Marketing Summit After Party

Thursday, January 23 | 5-Late | Phillips Brewing | Free

A free, exclusive networking event! Connect with speakers, marketers, and professionals, plus expand your network.

🍔 Community Lunch

Thursday, January 23 | 1-2:30pm | James Bay United Church | Free

Stop by for a nice community lunch in James Bay. Simple!

✴️ 👨‍🌾 Farmer to Farmer Conference

Thursday, January 23 | 8:30am-6pm | Saanich Fairgrounds | $70

A day filled with networking, workshops, and discussions on all things farming. This event is a great opportunity for farmers to come together, share their knowledge, and learn from one another.

🏰 Bringing Your Non-Profit To Life With Powerful Impact Stories

Thursday, January 23 | 9-11am | Volunteer Victoria | $26

Learn how to revitalize your organization with storytelling! Discover how to target your audience effectively, craft compelling stories, and demonstrate your impact through feedback.

🍻 Queers and Beers Hang

Thursday, January 23 | 5-7pm (ish) | Moon Underwater | Free

Kick off the New Year at Queers & Beers meet-up with tasty beverages on at Moon Brewery. Open to all!

✴️ 🔌 Caffe Fantastico Unplugged

Friday, January 24 | 6:30-9pm | Caffe Fantastico | Donation

Disconnect to reconnect! We love these things and highly encourage going to one!

📽️ Lightspeed Film Exhibition

Friday, January 24 | 7:30pm | The Vic Theatre | $18

Lightspeed Film Exhibition on Vancouver Island will showcase local filmmaking talent with four films. Meet the filmmakers in a Q&A session after the screenings.

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Performing Arts

🧑‍🎤 Song Owl

Monday, January 20 | 7-9pm | Haus of Owl | $10

The best way to improve is to get feedback. If you have any new works or arts you want to show off - this is the place!

✒️ Tongues of Fire Poetry Slam

Thursday, January 23 | 7-9pm | Caffe Fantastico Kings | $6-$15 Sliding

Tongues of Fire Poetry Slams let poets compete for a spot at the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam in Vancouver. Two-round slams with a 3-minute limit, max 8 poets per round.

🩰 The Floorshow

Thursday, January 23 | 6:30-9pm | Little Fernwood | $10-$30 Donation

A night of drag extravagance to raise money for Little Fernwood's new flooring. A great community initiative!

🪶 Dancers of Damelahamid

Friday, January 24 | 7:30pm | McPherson Playhouse | $34

Experience the Indigenous dance company Dancers of Damelahamid in their newest choreographed work, Raven Mother, honoring the late Elder Margaret Harris.

✴️ 🎤 OK, DOPE Game Show!

Friday, January 24 | 8pm | The Mint | $15-$20

OK, DOPE is hosting an Improv Game Show inspired by popular TV game shows. Three comedians compete in improv challenges to win Victoria's ultimate improv glory.

💥 Kevin & Kirsten

Friday, January 24 | 8:30-9:40pm | Theatre SKAM | $25

Get ready for a hilarious night with improv pros Kevin Matviw and Kirsten Rasmussen! They'll create scenes and songs on the spot based on your suggestions. Expect loads of laughs and spontaneous fun!

✴️ 💣 Fernwood Comedy Night

Friday, January 24 | 8-10pm | Fernwood Inn | $15

Get ready to laugh at Fernwood Comedy Night with Victoria's funniest Stand-up Comics and Improvisers. Arrive early, as shows sell out fast! "

Sports & Athletic Events

👟 VQRC Wednesday Groovin' Run

Wednesday, January 22 | 5:30-6:30pm | outside Tim Hortons near Juan De Fuca | Free

VQRC is putting their WestShore chapter on this week! Lead by natalies, enjoy a couple solid km’s at a medium pace.

✴️ 🏒 Victoria Royals vs. Swift Current

Saturday, January 25 | 6pm | Save On Foods Memorial Centre | $21+

The Royals takes on Swift Current, Cheer em' on!

Arts & Creative Events

🐻 Layered Wood Art at the Bent Mast

Monday, January 20 | 6:30-8:30pm | Bent Mast Pub | $50

Create your own Layered Wooden Art masterpiece at Bent Mast Pub! Choose Bear or Lighthouse design, add vibrant colors, and enjoy a meal or drink before crafting.

👁️ Vision Board Craft Night

Monday, January 20 | 6pm | 2% Jazz | Free

Vision Board Craft Night at @2percentjazz on January 20th. Bring supplies, or find them at Thrift Craft Victoria. Check out queer-friendly events at @quadravillagecc all year round.

⛈️ Onyx Storm Book Release Party

Tuesday, January 21 | 6:30-9:30pm | Neighbourly Cafe @ KWENCH Culture Club | $45-$65

Dragon Riders and Romantasy Lovers unite at a Bookish Celebration for the release of Onyx Storm! Enjoy door prizes, bookish discussions, games, and more. Dress up in riding leathers or inspired outfits.

✴️ ✂️ Anti-Violence Project Open House & Craft Night

Tuesday, January 21 | 5-7pm | B024 UVIC SUB | Free

Craft Night at AVP Support Room on January 21st. Drop by for crafting, tea, and snacks. Chill out or learn about the Anti Violence Project.

✴️ 🤠 Come 2 Step Line Dancing

Thursday, January 23 | 7pm | The Mint | $30-$35

Get your boogie on and watch some awesome bands play some line dancing tunes at the Mint!

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Learning & Workshops

🍰 Cake Decoration Workshop

Tuesday, January 21 | 6:15-8:45pm | 2830 Peatt Rd unit 105 | $91

Get ready to show off your cake decorating skills at the cake decoration night! Meet other cake lovers, pick up new techniques, and have a blast creating edible works of art.

🛍️ 2-Part Tote Bag Workshops for 'New Sewists'

Wednesday, January 22 | 6:30-8:30pm | The Green Thimble | $80

Learn to use a sewing machine in a two-session class. Create pieced panels for your tote on day 1 and assemble it on day 2. Perfect for beginners, you'll also master threading, cutting fabric, seam allowances, and making a lined tote bag.

🖌️ How to Compose a Painting: Watercolour Talk and Class with Richard Wong

Thursday, January 23 | 1-4pm | The Gardens at HCP Saanich | $90

Learn art composition with Richard's paintings, then paint "Blossoms” for Valentine's Day. Create greeting cards on small or large paper sizes in a fun, relaxing watercolor class suitable for all levels at the event.

✴️ 🍇 VINcabulary : Try Something NEW

Thursday, January 23 | 7-8:30pm | Vessel Liquor | $36

Try some new wines with friends at Vessel! A great date night at one of the best liquor stores in town!

🆕 Improv Workshop - New Year, New Improv

Thursday, January 23 | 6-8:30pm | 734 Aldebury St #203 | $17

Improv workshop focusing on personal growth. Share your goals, receive feedback, and learn from others. Led by experienced educator D'Arcy Briggs, creating a welcoming atmosphere for learning.

🐳 Whales & Cetaceans in BC with Lindsay Kolb

Thursday, January 23 | 7pm | BestCoast Outfitters | Free

Slide into our DMs or shoot us an email to snag your spot at this totally free event going in depth on the largest sea creatures ever!

Fun n’ Games

✴️ ⌛ Benji's Pub Quiz

Tuesday, January 21 | 7pm | Whistle Buoy | $12

An absolute Vic classic. Snag your tickets quick as these fly off the shelves!

📝 Drink & Think Trivia

Wednesday, January 22 | 7pm | Penny Farthing Pub | Free

Get ready for a night of fast-paced and hilarious trivia with awesome prizes. Don't miss out on the best pub food and drinks while you challenge your brain!

🧌 Games Afternoon at Christ Cathedral

Saturday, January 25 | 2:30-5pm | Christ Church Cathedral | Free

A free open hours worth of games with tea and other snacks! Good vibes here!

🧚‍♀️ Magic the Gathering: Innistrad Remastered Draft Launch Party

Saturday, January 25 | 1:30-6pm | Epic Games | $35

Get ready for Epic Games' Launch Party celebrating the release of Innistrad Remastered!

🔮 A3U x Cherrybomb Toys Pop-Up

Saturday, January 25 | 11am-5pm | Cherry Bomb Toys | Free

A pop-up event at Cherry Bomb Toys featuring a curated selection of toys like Transformers and action figures. Enjoy 20% off store-wide and find the perfect gift.

✴️ 🧩 Day of Boardgamers

Saturday, January 25 | 10:30am-7:30pm | Royal Canadian Legion | $20

Get ready for holiday gaming fun in 2025! Activities include board games, math trade, game sales, Blood on the Clock Tower, and a game library.

Live Music & Concerts

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Saturday, January 25

▶️ SonReal | Rap | 7pm | Capital Ballroom | $35-$118 | Tickets & Info

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