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The Week Ahead: March 17th - 23rd

The Week Ahead: March 17th - 23rd

💡 Grassroots festivals, offline cafes, beekeeping workshops and more!

Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
March 16, 2025

Hello LampPosters!

Do you feel that buzz? The excitement of sun? We do too!

We have a jam packed week ahead of us with some incredible shows and experiences.

We’ve also decided to run an Outdoorsy Girlies Cohort - a cohort for the ladies looking to adventure outside. One of our wonderful former Cohort members will be running this one and it’s definitely going to be a special one!

Check it out:

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Featured

Pachena Bay Music Festival

A true west coast festival! Tall trees and an ocean breeze! If you’re on the Island this summer, Pachena Bay Music Festival is a MUST!

With that grass-roots and community feeling, Pachena Bay is one of those Island annual events you don’t want to miss out on. Catch live music, educational workshops, beach hangouts, off-site adventures, dance parties galore, and certified good vibes no matter what activity you’re up to.

Community Events

✴️🍀 Thrifty Foods St. Patrick's Day Festival

Monday, March 17 | TBA | Government St. from Yates to Broughton | Free

A St. Patrick's Day Festival featuring Irish music, dance, and fun. The event celebrates Irish culture and traditions on March 17, 2025.

🍀 YBN Victoria St. Pattys Day Party!

Monday, March 17 | 3-8pm | The Sticky Wicket | Free

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🍀 St. Patrick's Day Party

Monday, March 17 | 1-11:30pm | Bard & Banker | Free

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day weekend at The Bard & Banker Pub with Irish culture, live music, and performances by O'Brien's Irish Dancers. Enjoy festive food, drinks, and good craic.

✴️🖼️ Victoria Sketch Club's 116th Annual Art Show

Tuesday, March 18 | 4-7pm | 1701 Beach Drive | Free

Meet local artists and view their work at this gallery opening, with the exhibition continuing daily through the week.

🎨 Field Trip

Wednesday, March 19 | 8:30-9:30pm | Neighbourly Cafe | Free

Creative minds gather to share ideas, inspire each other, and spark new collaborations at the first Field Trip series event.

🍻 Bitches and Brews Hangout

Wednesday, March 19 | 7pm | Whistle Buoy | Free

Bitches 'n Brews is back at Whistle Buoy Brewing, offering a cozy atmosphere to enjoy beer or kombucha while chatting about warmer times and planning your next surf adventure.

📵 Caffe Fantastico Unplugged

Thursday, March 20 | 6:30-9:30pm | Caffe Fantastico | Free

Unplug and reconnect at the monthly Caffe Unplugged Gathering, where you can enjoy crafts, games, books, and conversations while savoring treats from Caffe Fantastico.

✴️💙 Salty Hearts: A Cozy Little Fest by the Sea

Starting Friday, March 21st | Various times | Bamfield | $80-$210

Running all weekend! Get the full weekend pass or drop in for a day, either way it’s going to be an awesome event (and totally worth the drive up island!). A chance to celebrate the spring equinox with great food, saunas & wellness activities, games, adventure, tons of live music and artists... everything you could want, this festival has it!

Performing Arts

✴️🔥 The Flame: March 2025 Edition

Monday, March 17 | 7pm | Belfry's BMO Studio Theatre | PWYC ($5-$21)

The Flame, a popular storytelling event featuring real people sharing true stories, returns to the Belfry with actor Deborah Williams. Audience members can expect an evening of captivating personal narratives performed live.

🕍 Rite of Passage

Wednesday, March 19 | 7:30pm | Congregation Emanu-El Synagogue | $30

A heartwarming tale follows Harold's journey dealing with grief during his Bar Mitzvah preparation. Family secrets unravel, and his father faces a moral dilemma about revealing the truth to his autistic son. 'Rite of Passage' weaves love and humor as they navigate loss, rebuilding, and hope.

✴️🎫 Queer Open Stage

Wednesday, March 19 | 6:30-8:30pm | theDock | Donation

A monthly Queer Open Stage event featuring 2SLGBTQIA+ performers showcasing diverse talents in a safe, inclusive space. Sign up to perform or come enjoy as an audience member.

✈️ Battle of Britain Talk with Ted Barris

Wednesday, March 19 | 7pm | BC Aviation Museum | $10

Award-winning journalist Ted Barris will speak about his book ""Battle of Britain: Canadian Airmen in Their Finest Hour"" at the BC Aviation Museum. The talk explores Canadian contributions to this pivotal World War II air campaign.

🏰 Murder on Paper Street

Thursday, March 20 | 7pm | Craigdarroch Castle | $32

Get ready to solve a murder mystery in a real castle! Step into a vintage world of quirky characters and nail-biting suspense, all improvised for an Agatha Christie-inspired experience you won't forget.

🗺️ Confabulation: Road Maps

Thursday, March 20 | 7:30pm | The Coda | $20-$25

An evening of true stories told live on stage without notes or props. Six storytellers share personal tales inspired by the theme "Road Maps”, featuring adventures from high school trips to overseas encounters.

✴️😅 Hecklers Presents: West Coast Dark Stars

Thursday, March 20 | 8pm | Hecklers Bar & Grill | $22

Dark Stars brings Toronto's popular adult comedy show to Victoria, featuring international headliners and local comedians who find humor in life's darker side. This 19+ event promises gut-busting laughs for those who prefer chuckling when others might cry.

🎭 Out of Sight... Out of Murder

Thursday, March 20 | 7:30pm | St. Luke's Community Hall | $18

A writer's characters come to life in a spooky Vermont mansion, leading to romance, hidden fortunes, and mysterious murders in this humorous play. Watch as cosmic chaos unfolds in this entertaining murder mystery.

✴️🩰 Carmina Burana

Friday, March 21 | 7:30pm | Royal Theatre | $35

Experience the fiery and emotionally charged Carmina Burana performance by Victoria Choral Society alongside live music, conducted by Brian Wismath. This epic score brings to life timeless medieval songs filled with love and passion.

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Arts & Creative Events

✴️♻️ Eco-Stitch Society

Monday, March 17 | 6-8pm | 2950 Douglas St | $10

The Eco-Stitch Society is a community for sustainable sewing enthusiasts, offering monthly meetings with presentations, project sharing, and hands-on activities. Check out upcycling techniques, zero-waste patterns, and eco-conscious crafting while enjoying tea n’ snacks!

✴️🎵 Song Owl

Monday, March 17 | 7-9pm | Haus of Owl | $10

Song Owl is a monthly gathering where musicians share and discuss their works-in-progress. Bring your latest songs or newly learned pieces to motivate and inspire each other during the cold months!

📑 Poetic Circle

Tuesday, March 18 | 6-7:30pm | Haus of Owl | $10

Get in touch with your creative side at Poetic Circle! Led by Angélique Germain, it's all about embracing intuitive creativity through writing, drawing, and more. Share and connect in a welcoming, barrier-free space.

🎤 LUNCH | WEEKLY RAP CYPHER

Tuesday, March 18 | 12:30-1:30pm | Haus of Owl | Free

Local rappers, emcees, and beatmakers gather to share rhymes, beats, and freestyle in a collaborative, round-table setting. All skill levels welcome in this inclusive, non-judgmental space.

🧶 Unwind Knitting Victoria

Wednesday, March 19 | 7-8:30pm | Fairfield Community Centre | Free

Cozy up for weekly knitting nights with snacks and chats, welcoming all fiber artists and skill levels. Bring your own supplies and comfy clothes for a relaxed evening of crafting.

🦉 Garden Sessions Season III

Thursday, March 20 | 7pm | Haus of Owl | $10

Hey, check it out - Haus of Owl's monthly originals open mic is back in action! Swing by with your own songs, poems, or jokes for a guaranteed fun night. Show off your unique talent - as long as it’s original!

✴️🍄 Psychedelic Art Club

Thursday, March 20 | 6:30-8:30pm | Rockslide Gallery | $12

Join a community of artists exploring visionary states and creative processes at the Psychedelic Art Club. Bring your own project or use provided supplies to make art in a supportive, semi-structured environment every other Thursday evening.

✴️🎨 Life Drawing Art Session

Thursday, March 20 | 7-9pm | Nova Arts Hub | $15-$20

A unique life drawing session where models wear outfits representing their truest selves, encouraging artists of all skill levels to focus on authenticity and mindful creation.

🧑‍🎨 Watercolour Painting with Richard Wong: Spring Blossoms

Thursday, March 20 | 1-4pm | Gardens at HCP | $80

Learn to paint vibrant spring blossoms using various techniques, including an unexpected method with a toothbrush. This fun, relaxing class is suitable for all skill levels.

🎆 Indoor Floor Jam

Thursday, March 20 | 7:30-9pm | Fernwood Community Centre | PWYC $5-$30

Join the last indoor flow-jam of the season, with the community moving outdoors in April for Tuesday night jams at Fernwood community center.

Learning & Workshops

📚 VICCIR Peer-Led Mental Health Workshop - 17th

Monday, March 17 | 4:30-6:30pm | UVIC Clearihue Building A207 | Free

VICCIR offers interactive mental health workshops for immigrant and refugee youth, covering topics like common challenges, brain-body connection, resilience, and recovery stories.

✴️🧠 KWENCH Talk: Building a Second Brain

Tuesday, March 18 | 12-1pm | KWENCH | By donation

Learn how to organize and process information more effectively using the "second brain" concept. This session explores techniques to manage the constant influx of ideas and tasks, helping you stay on top of your game as a high performer.

✴️🦕 Step into the Past with Dino Lab

Tuesday, March 18 | 11am-2pm | Tillicum Mall | Free

Experience a prehistoric adventure at Tillicum Centre with fossil presentations, hands-on interactions, and photo opportunities. Reservations required for this dino-themed event.

🤝 Self-Leadership & Relationship Training: Weekly Drop-in Sessions

Wednesday, March 19 | 6:15-9:30pm | 1468 Stroud Rd. | $25

Weekly drop-in sessions to increase your capacity for deeper relationships and community through engaging exercises and personal growth. Stretch your comfort zone in a supportive environment.

🐝 Social and Solitary Bees w/ SLNS Beekeeper

Wednesday, March 19 | 1-2pm | Swan Lake Nature House | Donation

Chat with a beekeeper about honey bees and other pollinators in Victoria, learning about their fascinating lives and importance to our ecosystem.

💧 World Water Day Network and Resource Fair

Thursday, March 20 | 3:30-4:45pm | UVic SUB (Michele Pujol Room) | Free

Celebrate World Water Day with a three-part event featuring a Water Sustainability Resource Fair, screening of "The Spirit Who Swims," and expert dialogue on water conservation and Indigenous perspectives.

🥬 Indoor Microgreens and Sprouts

Thursday, March 20 | 6:30-8:30pm | Crystal Pool | $20

Learn to grow nutrient-dense microgreens and sprouts in your kitchen for year-round fresh greens. This workshop covers equipment, seed selection, nutrition benefits, and troubleshooting tips.

🪵 Layered Wood Art

Thursday, March 20 | 6:30-8:30pm | Crooked Goose | $45

Create a layered wood painting at the Crooked Goose Pub, choosing from four designs like West Coast Bear or Forest Wolves. Perfect for beginners with step-by-step instructions and all supplies provided.

🪱 Earthworms w/ Compost Education Centre

Thursday, March 20 | 1-2pm | Swan Lake Nature House | Donation

Explore the fascinating world of earthworms in this hands-on workshop, where you'll get to hold live worms, examine worm compost, and learn how to use worms for recycling and soil health at home.

🎭 Improv Basics

Thursday, March 20 | 7-9pm | Theatre SKAM | $22

Learn the basics of improv comedy through interactive exercises and games in this fun introductory workshop at Theater SKAM's Satellite Studio.

🍺 Brew School - Entropy Vol. 3 with Dageraad Brewing

Thursday, March 20 | 7-8:30pm | Vessel Liquor | $26

Explore Dageraad Brewing's experimental ""Entropy"" beer series in this annual deep dive into innovative brewing techniques and flavors. Discover the exciting possibilities of BC's craft beer scene.

✴️🫙 BYOV Terrarium Workshop

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

Get your hands dirty and create your own little green world! Perfect for any plant lover, this workshop teaches you how to build and care for your very own terrarium. Walk away with a mini ecosystem in a glass container that's all your own!

Sport & Athletics

🚴‍♀️ Victoria Segment Challenge - Week Three Challenge

Monday, March 17 | Anytime! | CRD | Free

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

✴️🤸‍♂️ Flow Takeover

Tuesday, March 18 | 11:30am-7:30pm | Island Circus Space | $25-$40

Spring break Flow Takeover offers a variety of flow arts workshops, including silk fans, contact staff, and multi-hoop tricks, to help elevate your practice and ignite your flow.

▶️ Live Music & Concerts

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