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The Week Ahead: March 10th - 16th

The Week Ahead: March 10th - 16th

💡Terrarium workshops, tons of theatre, and lots of options for the foodies!

Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
March 09, 2025

Hey LampPosters!

The cherry blossoms are out and the clocks have leapt forward an hour! Spring is (unofficially) here and events are ramping up - WE ARE STOKED!

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Featured

BYOV Terrarium Workshop

Friday, March 21st | VI Plant Shop | 5:30-6:30pm |$46

Bring your own vessel and learn to create (and care for) your very own mini-ecosystem in a jar! An awesome workshop for plant-lovers of all levels - whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just learning to care for your first leafy baby.

Every participant walks away with their own beautiful terrarium to decorate their home with! We’re big fans of VI Plant Shop - the instructors are great, the workshops are a ton of fun, and they take the best care of their plants. So don’t miss out!

Community Events

🎞️ Mesmerica XL

Monday - Wednesday, March 10 - 12 | 7:15pm & 8:30pm | IMAX Victoria | $16-$20

Mesmerica XL combines Grammy-nominated James Hood's music with hypnotic 3D animated art for an immersive, mind-stimulating visual and auditory journey. This relaxing experience transcends time, soothing the senses in a mesmerizing audio-visual spectacle.

🍻 Queers & Beers

Tuesday, March 11 | 5-7pm | Herald St. Brewing | Free

Casual social mixer open to all at Herald St. Brewing. Meet new people and enjoy drinks in a relaxed atmosphere. 🍻

☘️ shamrock ur world!

Friday, March 14 | 9-11:30pm | 638 Fisgard St. | $17

Celebrate all things Irish at this festive event featuring live music, traditional dancing, delicious food, and activities for all ages. Don your favorite green outfit!

✴️📖 ESSENCE Zine Launch

Friday, March 14 | 6:30-8:30pm | Vertigo, The SUB (UVic) | Free

The UVic Environmental Studies Student Association launches their zine ESSENCE with a themed event on The Natural Body. Enjoy music, burlesque, snacks, and interactive stations while exploring sex, gender, identity, and pleasure in an 18+ environment.

✴️💃 Colombian Rumba - Barranquilla Carnival Night

Friday, March 14 | 9:30pm | The Coda | $30-$35

Experience the vibrant energy of Colombia's Barranquilla Carnival in Victoria. Enjoy Caribbean rhythms, live Colombian music, DJ sets, and performances while dressed in your most colorful Carnival outfit.

✴️💎 The Victoria Rock & Gem Show

Friday, March 14 | 12pm | Da Vinci Centre | $5

Victoria's original Rock and Gem show features two floors of gem and mineral dealers, jewellers, lapidary artists, and demos. Enjoy giveaways, door prizes, and great deals on stones, books, and more.

✴️🌸 Hanami: Blossom MARKET

Saturday, March 15 | 11am-4pm | Fernwood Community Centre | $2

Celebrate cherry blossoms at Hanami: Blossom Market. Enjoy a culinary adventure with artists and food creatives, immersive experiences, Japanese treats, interactive photo booth, and more. Don't forget your blanket for park picnics next door!

⚒️ Repair Cafe

Saturday, March 15 | 10am-1pm | Deep Cove Elementary School | Free

Repair all of your broken items for free!

Finding events - easier than ever.

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Performing Arts

🌎 Climate Play Reading

Tuesday, March 11 | 7:30pm | Belfry's BMO Studio Theatre | Free

A verbatim theatre play about climate change, co-written and directed by Joel Bernbaum and Yvette Nolan, featuring interviews with Victoria residents. Local actors will perform the edited transcripts, revealing the community's attitudes towards this pressing issue.

🎭 Pepe

Tuesday, March 11 | 7:30pm | Intrepid Theatre | $5-$20

Experience a thought-provoking monologue exploring Jose Rizal's life, thoughts, and legacy, connecting his struggles to modern Filipino experiences.

🎤 Keithsonic live

Tuesday, March 11 | 8-10pm | The Mint | $17

Ryan's friend Keithsonic returns to the mint for a comedy show featuring the Green Haired Freak and Shane Priestley, plus more acts. Prepare for a night of laughter and entertainment.

✴️🎤 Sauvage Comedy

Tuesday, March 11 | 8pm | Ile Sauvage Brewing | $15

Sauvage Comedy presents a night of laughs featuring a mix of seasoned pros and rising stars at Ile Sauvage Brewing. Enjoy craft beer and comedy from a diverse lineup of performers.

🌀 Amsterdam

Wednesday, March 12 | 7:30pm | SKAM Satellite Studio | $24

"Amsterdam" is an original one-act play exploring interconnectivity and time through the stories of three women seeking meaning in their lives. With the help of an enigmatic therapist and a mysterious figure, their paths converge, leading to unexpected transformations.

📚 Book Launch and Conversation About Poetry with Prof. Dan Russek

Wednesday, March 12 | 6:30-7:45pm | Caffe Fantastico | Free

Prof. Dan Russek presents his latest book of sonnets, ""Dones del dia,"" followed by a discussion on poetry and teaching Spanish literature with Prof. Pablo Restrepo Gautier. Audience members are invited to join the conversation.

🗡️ OUT OF SIGHT OUT OF MURDER - A TALE OF MYSTERY AND SUSPENSE

Wednesday, March 12 | 7:30-10pm | St. Luke's Hall | $21

A writer struggles to complete a murder mystery in the atmospheric setting of an old mansion. Explore the creative process and eerie inspiration behind crafting a thrilling whodunit.

✴️🔪 Murder on Paper Street

Thursday, March 13 | 7pm | Craigdarroch Castle | $32

Get ready for a thrilling night of mystery and suspense at Craigdarroch Castle! Step into a real-life whodunit as a quirky cast unravels a gripping improvised tale inspired by the queen of crime, Agatha Christie.

🆕 New Age Attitudes

Thursday, March 13 | 7:30pm | Belfry's BMO Studio Theatre | PWYC ($10-$30)

Theatre-maker Amanda Sum transforms her indie-pop album into a handmade pop-up book, guiding the audience through a unique listening experience. This unconventional performance blends collective reading with music, prioritizing introversion and celebrating awkwardness.

✴️👑 Franco Drag Queen Show – La vie en rose

Thursday, March 13 | 6-8:30pm | Friends of Dorothy | $10

A celebration of francophone drag featuring two shows: a family-friendly performance at 6 pm ($10 entry) and an adults-only extravaganza at 9 pm (free entry). Expect flamboyant performances, French classics, and an electrifying atmosphere led by Johnny Poutina and guest performers.

😀 Esquimalt High Fundraiser with Faris Hytiaa

Thursday, March 13 | 8pm | Hecklers Bar & Grill | $25

Enjoy a night of laughs with rising Canadian comic Faris Hytiaa while supporting Esquimalt High's fundraiser. Hytiaa has performed at major comedy festivals and on popular TV shows across the country.

🎭 Twelfth Night - Opening Night

Thursday, March 13 | 8pm | Phoenix Theatre | $34

Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" gets a futuristic twist in this comedy of mistaken identities, romantic entanglements, and gender-bending shenanigans set in a post-climate change world.

🪦 The Funeral Plot - miniplay

Thursday, March 13 | 6:50pm | Belfry Theatre | Free

A married Portuguese couple's argument over their burial plot turns into a unique expression of love in this poignant 10-minute play, performed in unexpected locations around the building.

✴️🩰 Ballet BC

Friday, March 14 | 7:30pm | Royal Theatre | $34

Experience Ballet BC's contemporary ballet at its most essential: visceral, powerful, and thought-provoking. Their mixed program features top international talent in works like PASSING by Johan Inger and a new creation by award-winning choreographer Andrea Peña, reflecting current social realities.

✴️🤣 The Crowd Work Show

Friday, March 14 | 8pm | The Mint | $15

Get ready for a wild ride with The Crowd Work Show! Watch comedians Nash Park and Alex Forman master the art of on-the-spot jokes by chatting with the audience. No scripts, just pure laughs and good vibes!

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Sports & Athletic Events

🚴 Victoria Segment Challenge - Week Two Challenge

Monday, March 10 | Anytime! | CRD | Free

The Victoria Segment Challenge is an 8-week cycling series where riders tackle two Strava segments each week, competing for leaderboard positions or simply exploring new routes. Join anytime, ride at your convenience, and enter weekly prize draws.

✴️💃 Bachata & Brazilian Zouk Dance Classes

Monday, March 10 | 6:30pm | 1709 Blanshard St. | $25+

Learn Brazilian Zouk and Bachata in a 4-week course focusing on body awareness, confidence, and musicality. Classes offered at different levels on Mondays from March 10-31. 💃

🕺 Jig class – Adult

Tuesday, March 11 | 7pm | 637 Head St. | $20

Learn traditional dance and jig in a friendly environment with experienced instructors. Each 90-minute class includes guided traditional dances and jig instruction for all skill levels.

✴️👗 Victoria Contra Dance

Friday, March 14 | 7-10pm | The United Commons | Free

Enjoy a FREE contra dance featuring live music by The Odd Hack Band and calling by Maya Roe & Katie Pinter. No experience needed for this fun, energetic line dancing event. 💃

🏒 Victoria Royals vs. Vancouver Giants

Friday, March 14 | 7:05pm | Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena | $20+

Two coastal cities face off in an exciting match this weekend. Catch the game on Friday!

⚖️ The Science of Recovery: How To Do MORE!

Saturday, March 15 | 11am-1pm | Island Circus Space | $80

Explore the science of effective recovery and training for aerialists and ground acrobats. This all-levels workshop covers nervous system optimization, capacity building, periodization, and essential recovery practices to help you train hard without overexertion.

Arts & Creative Events

🎨 Epoxy Resin Jellyfish

Monday, March 10 | 6:30pm | Six Mile Pub | $50

Create a stunning Jellyfish Ocean Scene using epoxy resin at the Six Mile Pub, with all supplies included and no experience needed. Choose ocean-inspired colors, arrange pearls and embellishments, and seal your creation with crystal-clear resin.

🐄 Highland Spring Cow Paint Night

Tuesday, March 11 | 6:30pm | The Loghouse Pub | $50

Paint a Highland Spring Cow at the Loghouse Pub's Paint Night, with step-by-step instructions and all supplies provided. Enjoy a fun, social atmosphere while sipping your favorite drink.

🪡 Featherweight Sewcial

Wednesday, March 12 | 6-9pm | 2950 Douglas St | $30

Bring your Singer Featherweight 221 or 222 sewing machine and join fellow enthusiasts to work on projects together. Share the love for these beloved machines while completing unfinished objects or starting new creations.

🎛️ Flip Night

Wednesday, March 12 | 7:30pm | Haus of Owl | $10

Join Victoria's beat making community to learn, share tips, and experiment with sample-based music. Bring your own gear and headphones for an inclusive evening of creative collaboration.

♞ Knight’s Victoria: Opening

Wednesday, March 12 | 7-9pm | Wentworth Villa | $10

Explore the architectural photography of Harry Upperton Knight at the opening of "Knight's Victoria" exhibit. Curators Ben Clinton-Baker and Allan Collier will discuss Knight's life and work.

✴️👁️ Nothing to See Here: Hoey-Xōchitl Show & Sale – Opening Reception

Thursday, March 13 | 5-8pm | Art Gallery of Greater Victoria | Free

Art Rental & Sales presents "Nothing to See Here," a show and sale featuring collaborative artworks by Hoey-Xōchitl. The opening reception on March 13 offers a chance to meet the artists and explore their unique blend of contrasting styles inspired by Pop Art.

🎨 Miniature Painting Part 2: Slap Chop w/ Jordan (JR05)

Thursday, March 13 | 5:30-8:30pm | BC Hobbies | $20

Paint intricate details on miniature figurines in this advanced workshop at BC Hobbies. Build on basic techniques or join as a standalone session to enhance your miniature painting skills.

Learning & Workshops

💉 Naloxone Training

Monday, March 10 | 3-4pm | UVIC Student Wellness Centre | Free

Learn life-saving skills at a free Naloxone training session. No registration needed - just show up and get trained.

✴️💰 Financial Literacy Session for Ukrainians

Tuesday, March 11 | 6-7pm | Ukrainian Cultural Society | Free

Gain essential skills for managing your finances and building a stable financial future in Canada. This workshop covers effective banking and money management strategies.

🎤 2025 Speaker Series with Dr. William Makis, Dr. Anna Kindy and Clyde Do Something

Tuesday, March 11 | 6:30pm | Edelweiss Club | By donation

Dr. William Makis, Dr. Anna Kindy, and Clyde Do Something headline the first 2025 Speaker Series, discussing freedom of speech and solutions for the future. This special presentation aims to stand up against censorship and cancel culture.

👩‍💼 Victoria Resilient Women in Business Networking Event #3

Wednesday, March 12 | 3pm | Bayview Place | $18

Have fun networking while learning tips to assist your growth in your business. Designed to empower and overcome the obstacles that often face women in business.

📐 UVic Café Scientifique | Trefor Bazett

Wednesday, March 12 | 7-9pm | Hermann's Jazz Club | Free

Trefor Bazett, an Assistant Teaching Professor in Mathematics & Statistics, delivers an engaging talk on mathematical concepts. Attendees will gain insights into statistical theories and their real-world applications.

🎤 Level 2 Stand Up Comedy Class - Spring 2025

Wednesday, March 12 | 7-9pm | James Bay New Horizons Society | $256

Level 2 Stand Up comedy class explores advanced topics and culminates in a showcase performance. Open to Level 1 graduates or by permission.

✴️🧢 theDock's Lunch and Learn: Storytelling - March

Thursday, March 13 | 12-1pm | theDock - Centre for Social Impact | Free

Local changemakers present their work in social impact, followed by breakout discussions. Learn about nonprofit and social enterprise initiatives while connecting with the community for potential collaborations.

🏮 Memorial Lantern Making Workshop

Thursday, March 13 | 5:30-8pm | Esquimalt Gorge Pavilion | Free

Create and float lanterns in a guided memorial procession for families grieving lost loved ones. Children and teens welcome.

👩‍💻 RBCx Startup Tour

Thursday, March 13 | 10am-12pm | KPMG | Free

RBCx Startup Tour stops in Victoria, offering seed-stage founders and innovation leaders insights on unique products and services for company growth and scaling. A light breakfast precedes the session.

💍 Sea Glass Jewelry Workshop II

Saturday, March 15 | 2-3:15pm | Maritime Museum of BC | $30

Learn about the history of sea glass, then design your own piece of jewelry using locally sourced sea glass. Registration includes workshop, all supplies, and admission to the Maritime Museum

Foodie Events

✴️🌈 Rainbow Roast

Monday, March 10 | 10am | Cook St. Village Activity Centre | Free

A welcoming space for 2SLGTBQIA+ community members over 50 to connect and engage in meaningful conversations, games, and occasional guest speaker events. This free, bi-monthly gathering is led by Kat Hojczyk in the Centre's Lounge.

🍷 VINcabulary : Meet Pinot Gris

Thursday, March 13 | 7-8:30pm | Vessel Liquor | $37

Discover the fascinating world of Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio with Janice, exploring its varied colors, styles, and identities from France to Italy.

🍫 Chocolate Masterclass - The World's Best Milk Chocolate

Saturday, March 15 | 1pm | The Chocolate Project | $10

A special tasting class featuring Gold Medal-winning milk chocolate bars from the International Chocolate Awards. Sample a variety of dairy-infused treats in this rare annual event.

✴️☕ Specialty Coffee Tasting

Saturday, March 15 | 9-10:30am | Green Cuisine | $20

Explore the world of specialty coffee at Green Cuisine's monthly tasting event. Sample high-quality, ethically-sourced brews paired with curated bites, and engage in lively discussions about coffee culture and industry insights.

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