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The Week Ahead: Nov. 17th-23rd
💡Jam sessions, Board Games and Tech Week
Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
November 16, 2025
Hey LampPosters!
Market season is just around the corner. Excited to see Victoria in the Holiday spirit.
 | Go out there and see what Victoria has to offer. -Simon & Jared ❤️ |
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FEATURED
Your favourite holiday movie - now accompanied by a live orchestra!
Buddy was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler, and raised among Santa’s elves.
This holiday season Buddy travels to New York—with a live symphony orchestra! Experience John Debney’s wonderful score as the full film plays on the big screen.
MARKETS, PARADES, FESTIVALS AND OTHER AWESOME STUFF
Community Events
November 14th-December 31 | The Bay Centre | All Day | Free!
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Monday, November 17, 2025 | 9:30am | 1036 Fort St. | Free
Meet at Routine Coffee for a casual morning caffeine run, then take a relaxed stroll down to Dallas Rd. Bring your own coffee money and come ready for good conversation.
Monday, November 17, 2025 | 10am-12:55pm | Petch fountain UVIC | Free
Pre-order your box of Krispy Kreme donuts to support the UVic Punjabi Students Association, with pickup outside the Fountain on November 17th starting at 10AM. Payment accepted via e-transfer for pre-orders or cash, card, and e-transfer on the day of the event.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 12pm-1pm | 355-1627 Fort Street | $22 drop in, passes available
This 60-minute practice blends an energizing flow with restorative yin postures, guided by a yoga therapist who helps balance body, breath, and emotion. You'll build strength and focus before transitioning into deep release, leaving feeling both grounded and uplifted.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 6pm | The Loft Pub | Free
Musicians of all levels can jump on stage to jam, showcase their band, or connect with fellow artists in a supportive environment. Bring your instrument or mic and get ready to play.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 6:15pm-9:30pm |1468 Stroud Road, Victoria BC, V8T 2K9| Free
A weekly community gathering exploring body, heart, mind, and spirit through guided practices like breathwork, movement, meditation, and authentic sharing circles. Each session blends embodiment exercises, emotional depth work, mindfulness practices, and spiritual rituals to help you reconnect with yourself and build meaningful connections with others.
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 4:30pm-7pm | Esquimalt Recreation Centre | Free
The Esquimalt Farmers Market moves indoors for fall and winter, offering fresh produce, baked goods, prepared meals, honey, and handmade gifts from local vendors. Shop every Thursday from 4:30-7:00pm through December 18th at the Esquimalt Recreation Centre.
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 6-8pm | Theatre SKAM | $23
Explore embodiment, improvisation, and composition through directed solo and partner exercises focused on reaching, falling, and shaping movement from memory and desire.
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 6pm-8pm | UVic Student Union BUilding Room B028 | Free
A weekly drop-in space for men and masculine-identifying folks to connect through guided conversations, starting with check-ins about recent wins and challenges, then exploring topics that matter to the group. Share your thoughts or just listen—plus free food, drinks, and bus tickets included.
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 7:30pm-9pm | Ross Bay Villa Historic House Museum | $10
Learn how a dispute over a pig in 1859 nearly sparked a war between the US and Great Britain, ultimately shaping the Canada-US border and impacting Coast Salish peoples. UVic historian Gordon Robert Lyall explores this quirky chapter of settler history and how it's been remembered over time.
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 6:30pm-8:30pm | 4075 Metchosin Rd | $60
Experience an evening of conscious connected breathwork, reiki, and guided meditation designed to help you reflect on what you're ready to release and what you want to cultivate in the months ahead. This seasonal ceremony combines dyad sharing, journaling, and energy work to connect you with your inner landscape during winter's natural time of rest and renewal.
BALLET, COMEDY, THEATRE AND MORE!
Performing Arts
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 7pm | 716 Johnson Street | Free
Becky Johnson delivers 20 minutes of top-tier theatre that'll be the highlight of your week.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 7pm-9:30pm | Phoenix Bar & Grill | Free
A free weekly Tuesday night open mic at 3944 Quadra St where standup comedians and musicians can perform, hosted by Lucia Ribeiro.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 5pm | Intrepid Theatre | Donation
Kick off the 3rd Incoming Festival with drinks and mingling from 5-7pm at Intrepid Studio, where you'll meet new Victoria arts leaders Caitlin North and Jennifer Johnson alongside local and festival artists.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 7pm | BC Aviation Museum | $5
Christopher Wren, a Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences, retraced his RAF father's WWII convoy route across the Atlantic in 2019 and researched at the UK National Archives to write about his father's wartime experiences.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 8pm-9:30pm | The Fernwood Inn | $15
Catch Vancouver comedian Ray Morrison headline this intimate Fernwood comedy night, featuring a performer known from CBC Radio's "Laugh Out Loud" and CTV's "Just for Laughs."
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 8-9:30pm | The Mint | $15-$20
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Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 6:30pm-8:30pm | theDock - 722 Cormorant Street | Free
A safe space for 2SLGBTQIA+ performers to showcase music, drag, poetry, dance, comedy, magic, or any talent in 10-minute sets while connecting with other queer artists.
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 8pm | Hecklers Bar and Grill | $25
A night of stand-up comedy featuring Dan Duvall, with proceeds going to JDF U6 Hockey. Expect laughs while supporting youth hockey in the community.
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 7pm-9:30pm | Dave Dunnet Theatre | $29-$35
Set in turn-of-the-century New York City, NEWSIES tells the rousing true story of Jack Kelly and his band of teenage newsboys who strike against publishing titans for fair treatment. Packed with Tony Award-winning songs like "Seize the Day" and high-energy dance numbers, this inspiring musical delivers non-stop thrills for the whole family.
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 8pm | Royal Theatre | $53+
Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood from "Whose Line is it Anyway?" bring their unscripted improv show to the stage, turning audience suggestions into spontaneous comedy. Two improv legends deliver lightning-fast laughs with zero script and endless unpredictability.
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GET YA BODY MOVIN’
Sports & Athletic
Monday, November 17, 2025 | 6pm | Fernwood Square | Free
Learn to run 5km through a gradual program that mixes walking and light jogging at your own pace—no experience or speed expectations required.
Monday, November 17, 2025 | 7pm-10pm | Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre (Victoria, BC) | Starting at $15 + s/c
Canada's Senior Women's National Team takes on Mexico in an exhibition game featuring WNBA players at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. The full squad will be in Victoria for training camp and community events.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 6pm-9pm | Naden Athletic Centre | $8.50
A welcoming weekly basketball drop-in for trans, non-binary, and women players featuring 4v4 full-court games in a supportive environment. Universal washrooms available, and you can pay online or tap your card at the door.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 7:05pm-10:05pm | Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre | $21
The Victoria Royals face off against the Lethbridge Hurricanes in one of the few weekday games this season—a perfect mid-week activity to break up your routine.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 9am-11am | Gorge Narrows Rowing Club | $180
Learn to row with Gorge Narrows Rowing Club's "Currents" program designed for active adults 55+. Six-week course runs Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-11am, covering strength, balance, and rowing technique.
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 5pm-7pm | Lam Cir Park | Free
Weekly Thursday calisthenics sessions where you can learn and practice bodyweight skills at your own pace, with different focuses each week. All levels welcome to join the community at Lam Circle.
SEWING, PAINTING, WRITING, AND OTHER ART
Arts & Creative
Monday, November 17, 2025 | 7:30pm-9pm | Crystal Pool & Fitness Centre | $125
A 5-week watercolor pencil workshop where you'll learn wet and dry techniques, explore color theory, and connect with others through art—no experience necessary, just bring your curiosity.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 11am-5pm | Gage Gallery Arts Collective
Three photographers explore shadows through distinct artistic lenses—from digitally manipulated abstractions to raw unedited moments and vintage camera techniques on antique materials. Proceeds support Rainbow Haven's safe houses for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 6pm-8pm | Print Hole, 712 Cormorant Street, Victoria B.C. | Sliding scale $45 - $60 for all three sessions
A three-week art workshop series for young adults (18-30) to process climate anxiety and ecological grief through creative expression and supportive dialogue. No art experience needed—just bring yourself and explore climate emotions in a judgment-free space with snacks and supplies provided.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 7-8:30pm | 1330 Fairfield Rd | Free
Casual knitting hangout where you can work on your fiber arts projects, chat with fellow crafters, and relax in comfy clothes. Beginners welcome—facilitators can help you get started.
Wednesday, November 19th + 20th, 2025 | 11am-5pm | Gage Gallery Arts Collective
Three photographers explore the interplay of light and shadow through distinctly different techniques—from digitally manipulated abstractions to raw unedited captures to vintage camera work on antique materials. The exhibition supports Rainbow Haven's safe houses for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers living in hiding while awaiting resettlement.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 9pm | Whistle Buoy Brewing | $30
Design your own take-home pint glass with guided creative prompts from art therapist Mandy Leinbach and counselor Sarah Peters at Whistle Buoy. All materials included for this hands-on creative session.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 6-9pm | 1320 Esquimalt Rd | $25
Join a creative junk journaling session where materials are provided, or bring your own supplies to work with. Sweet treats will be available to purchase while you craft.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 12pm-5pm | Deluge Contemporary Art
Lee Hutzulak's "Meadow Variations" showcases a half-decade evolution of landscape paintings inspired by his lens-based explorations of Stanley Park, where he transforms blurry botanical details, lens flares, and bokeh effects into delicate works that blur the line between abstraction and narrative. 🎨
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 3pm-4pm | Luther Court Society | Free
Join a casual drop-in craft session where you can work on your own project or try the monthly featured craft with community members of all ages. Basic supplies and snacks included—just show up and get creative!
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 5:30pm-7:30pm | The Maritime Museum of British Columbia | $29.99-$49.99 +GST
Carve your own linocut stamp and print a set of five custom holiday cards at this hands-on printmaking workshop at the Maritime Museum of BC. You'll take home your carved 4x6" linoleum block, your finished cards with envelopes, and museum admission valid for 24 hours.
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 12pm-5pm | Deluge Contemporary Art
Lee Hutzulak's "Meadow Variations" explores landscape painting through works inspired by his lens-based experiments in Stanley Park, where blurry foregrounds and bokeh effects translated into delicate paintings that consume the negative space of his earlier style. The opening features an acoustic set by 'Dixie Lee'
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 5pm-9pm | Art Gallery of Greater Victoria | Free
Explore art exhibitions and programs at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria with free admission every Thursday evening from 5-9 pm. Drop in with friends and family to discover the gallery's collection and current shows at no charge
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 3pm-7pm | 552 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC | $0
Shop authentic Cowichan sweaters, toques, and slippers from Indigenous artisans at this special pop-up supporting the Victoria Native Friendship Centre, with complimentary wine and mocktails on opening night.
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 5pm-8pm | Art Gallery of Greater Victoria | Free
Browse dynamic small-scale artworks at accessible prices while mingling with local artists over wine. The exhibition showcases a curated selection of works perfect for starting or expanding your art collection.
KEEP YOUR MIND FRESH
Learning & Workshops
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 6-9pm | Theatre SKAM | $34
A hands-on workshop exploring how cooperative games shape storytelling and community-building, with guided prototyping to foster collaborative gameplay design—no prior experience needed.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 8-10pm | Fernwood Community Center | Free
Learn the messy magic of Mills Mess and other juggling tricks while connecting with fellow flow artists and getting your moves captured on camera.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 7-9:30pm | Haus of Owl | $10
Join Victoria's beat making community to learn, share techniques, and experiment with sample-based music—all experience levels welcome. Bring your MPC, SP404, laptop, or whatever gear you use to create.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 6pm-8pm | The Outpost Board Game Cafe | $15
A competitive conversation card game that sparks deeper connections through flirty, funny, and revealing prompts designed to move past small talk. This Victoria-made game helps you create unforgettable moments whether you're with friends, strangers, or potential flames.
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 6pm | ELW UVIC | Free
Take a break from studying to decorate holiday ornaments in the ELW lobby. Free event with snacks provided.
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 6pm-8pm | University of Victoria - David Strong Building (DSB) Room C103 | Free
Five Vancouver Island men—including a spoken word poet, housing advocate, rapper, and researcher—share real stories about mental health, masculinity, and community building. Free pizza included.
TASTE THE LOCAL GOODS!
Foodie Events
Friday, November 21, 2025 | 6-7:30pm | Fairfield Community Center | $8
Join the community for a home-cooked lasagna dinner (vegetarian option available) on a first-come, first-served basis—bring your own container if you'd like takeout. Pay what you can, with suggested donations of $8 per person or $30 per family.
BOARD GAMES, TRIVIA AND MORE!
Fun n’ Games
Monday, November 17, 2025 | 7pm | Fernwood Inn | $13+
Test your trivia knowledge at Benji's weekly pub quiz featuring good laughs, great music, and prizes. Tables of 4-8 are available, with doors at 6:30pm and quiz starting at 7pm sharp.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 3:30pm-6:30pm | Cook Street Village Activity Centre | Free
Play from a collection of 40+ board games for just $4. Drop in any Tuesday afternoon for casual gaming.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 6-8pm | 2830 Peatt Road | #13.63
Learn practical strategies for protecting your AI innovations and maximizing IP rights across North America and beyond, with expert guidance on LLM best practices and DIY IP management. Includes a presentation, group Q&A, and optional one-on-one sessions.
REACH YOUR CAREER GOALS
Tech & Networking
✴️Victoria Tech Week
All Week | Price varies
Discover VIATEC tech week. With tech and networking events all week, all of them on LampPost! Click here to view them
SAFE AND CONNECTION FORWARD
LGBTQ2+
Monday, November 17, 2025 | 6:30-8:30 | Aerth Saunas | Membership
Unwind in a relaxing sauna session with good company and chill vibes.
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 5pm-6:45pm | Cridge Park (720 Belleville st. Victoria, BC) | Free
A solemn gathering to honor Trans* community members lost to violence through a name reading ceremony at Cridge Park, followed by community connection time at Tré Fantastico. The event provides space for remembrance and collective support during this meaningful day.
SLOW FOLKY VIBES, HUGE ELECTRONIC SHOWS & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN
Live Music & Concerts
Monday,
▶️ An evening with Gogo Penguin | Classical & Jazz | 7:30pm | Royal Theater | $48 | Tickets & Info
▶️ GoGo Penguin | Classical & Jazz | 7:30pm | Royal Theatre | $48+ | Tickets & Info
▶️ Freddie Dredd & 1nonly | Electronic & Techno | 8pm | Capital Ballroom | $60 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Bill Francis – Story & Song | Indie & Rock | 5:30PM | The Loft Pub | Free | Tickets & Info
▶️ Monday Night | Pop & Club | 9:30pm | Lucky Bar | $5 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Freddie Dredd & 1nonly | Rap & Hip Hop | Doors: 7:00 PM - Show: 8:00 PM | 858 Yates St, Victoria, BC | $45 | Tickets & Info
Tuesday,
▶️ Low Brass Studio Recital | Classical & Jazz | 7pm-9pm | Phillip T. Young Recital Hall | Free | Tickets & Info
▶️ SWANG THANG! | Pop & Club | 5pm | The Loft Pub | Free | Tickets & Info
Wednesday,
▶️ UVic Chamber Singers: Enjoy the Silence | Classical & Jazz | 8pm-10pm | Phillip T. Young Recital Hall | Free | Tickets & Info
▶️ Community Gatherings | Peek Fest 2025 | Indie & Rock | 5-8:30pm | Theatre SKAM | Free | Tickets & Info
Thursday,
▶️ Confabulation presents: On The Pitch | Classical & Jazz | 6:30-9:45pm | The Coda | $20-$25 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Elmo Whiggett Special Reunion Event | Classical & Jazz | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 753 View St, Victoria, BC V8W 1J9 | $25 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Rowan Farintosh Group | Classical & Jazz | 7-9:30pm | The Mint | $20 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Throwdown Thursday: Northcote w/Its Just Ash & Raynor Bell | Country & Folk | 7pm | The Duke Saloon | $20.50 | Tickets & Info
▶️ ill.Gates (SF) ft, Anger (Bday set), Primitive By The Downbeat | Electronic & Techno | 10pm-2am | The Downbeat | $20 Early Bird, $25 Advance, $30 door | Tickets & Info
▶️ Rhythm Train | Indie & Rock | 6PM | The Loft Pub | Free | Tickets & Info
▶️ Steph Strings | Live Music | 8pm-10:30pm | Capital Ballroom | 35 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Diss or Daps W/ RA The Rugged Man | Rap & Hip Hop | 8pm | Lucky Bar | $33.25+ | Tickets & Info
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