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The Week Ahead: Oct 28th - Nov 3rd

The Week Ahead: Oct 28th - Nov 3rd

💡 It's finally Halloween! The candy bowl is full of events!

Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
October 27, 2024

Hey LampPosters!

We hope you’re excited for The Week Ahead. There are lots of events on Thursday, October 31st, so keep your eyes peeled!

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Featured

Russel Peters

This Saturday, November 2nd, 2024

Russell Peters, recently named one of Rolling Stone's 50 Best Comics of All Time, is a celebrated comedian from Toronto - and he’s coming to the West Coast!

Known for his sharp humor, Peters continues to entertain worldwide with his unique brand of comedy. We’ve been watching this guy for decades, seriously.

While his material can be touchy, he’s sure to strike a cord (the laughing one).

😅🎤🎭

Community Events

💼 Business Mixer at Errant Empire

Monday, October 28 | 5:30-7:30pm | Errant Empire | $0-$20

Here’s your chance to do a little selfcare and and make new connections at the Chamber's October mixer hosted by Errant Empire.

✴️📝 Benji's October Pub Quiz

Wednesday, October 30 | 7:30pm | Ile Sauvage | $16

Benji seems to be the guy when it comes to quizzes, because these tickets are going fast! Grab some friends and a beer and come meet Benji.

🍔 Halloween BBQ

Thursday, October 31 | 5:00 - 8:00pm | Vic West Community Center | Free

Delicious food and festive fun (in costume, of course) meet at this Halloween event.

🍭 Treat Street Sidney

Thursday, October 31 | 4:30 - 6:00pm | Beacon Avenue | Free

A family friendly trick-or-treating event in Sidney that includes a community pumpkin patch, jack-o-lantern alley, and more! Come dressed in your spookiest!

👻 Trick or Treat in the Village

Thursday, October 31 | 2:00-5:00pm | Oak Bay Village | Free

The annual trick or treat with over 50 businesses participating, pet costume contest, woodland walk, photo booth, games and more!

🍿 Spooky Movie Night!

Thursday, October 31 | 5:00-8:00pm | Quadra Village Community Centre | Free

A first showing of Hocus Pocus followed by Caroline at 6:30pm. Hot dogs, candy and chips will be handed out!

🌃 Spooky Woodland Walk

Thursday, October 31 | 3:30-6:00pm | Monterey Recreation Centre | Free

The “Spooky Woodland Walk” leads young children through an enchanted woodland, full of pumpkins and critters, to Monterey Recreation Centre. Great pairing with the Trick or Treat in Oak Bay Village.

🎸 Friends of Music Halloween Party

Thursday, October 31 | 6:00-7:15pm | Eric Martin Pavilion Theatre | Free

Costume party, live music, food, drinks and prizes! Entertainment from Mind at Work one of the waviest R&B bands in town.

🍬 Treat Street Langford

Thursday, October 31 | 5:30-8:30pm | Langford Station | Free

This free family trick-or-treat experience is the place to be! Enjoy free treats, hot dogs, hot chocolate, and more at this safe and fun evening

✴️ 🎉 Diwali 2024: Pardesi

Friday, November 1 | 10:00-2:00am | 638 Fisgard Street Victoria | $10

Victoria! Get ready for the largest Diwali EVER! Where your traditional attire and desi swag and prepare to dance, sing and groove the night away.

✴️ 👩‍🎨 Intuitive Arts Festival

Saturday + Sunday, November 2 + 3 | 10:00am - 5:00pm | Davinci Centre (195 Bay St.) | $14/day

This 2-day celebration of Spirituality and Metaphysics invites you to explore your inner wisdom with a weekend full of mystical and experiential delights. The Intuitive Arts Festival offers you the opportunity to connect with spiritual seekers, psychic readers, healers and free-spirited souls from across Vancouver Island.

🕺 IGNITE! A Dance Victoria Launch Party

Saturday, November 2 | 7:00 - 10:00pm | Luxe Home Interiors | $118

A glamorous and funky evening (in good company) with short performances by street dance artist Simran Sachar and Sophia Sosa. There will also be a curated gin tasting from Wayward Distillery and a signature cocktail available to guests while they jam to a live DJ and snack on bits n' bites from local suppliers. Plus a chance to take home a mystery bag! A jam-packed evening in support of Dance Victoria.

🪗 A Syrian Night

Saturday, November 2 | 7:00-9:30pm | Fernwood Community Centre | $40

A full on fundraising event for refugees with refreshments, belly dancing, and amazing live music from Niel Golden, Doug Hensley, Anne Schaefer, Doug Galbraith, Habbous & Jordie and Dave Conway

Performing Arts

🪑 1939

Throughout November | 7:30pm | The Belfry Theatre | PWYC

Throughout most of November, you can enjoy a show from Jani Lauzon and Kaitlyn Riordan where In 1939, Indigenous students in a Northern Ontario Residential School learn Shakespeare's script for King George's visit, finding cultural parallels.

😅 Halloween Comedy Costume Party

Thursday, October 31 | 7:00pm | Phoenix Bar and Grill | $15-$20

A fun little show with dark and quirky themes and some of your favourite comedians: Carilynn Nicholson, Evan Mumford, Devan Joshi and Hosted by Lucia Ribeiro.

🦊 GIRLS NIGHT COMEDY

Thursday, October 31 | 7:00pm | The Mint | $15-$20

An evening of stand-up comedy featuring some of Canada's best female comedians. This week, Alex Forman, Randee Neumeyer and Emily Woods!

✴️ 💥 Laura Ramoso Sit Up Straight Comedy Tour

Friday, November 1 | 7:30pm | Royal Theatre | $44+

Laura Ramoso is a German-Italian comedian best known for her viral impressions on Instagram and TikTok. With over 2 million followers, The Guardian says it's "A stellar performance"!

💪 Out in the Open Tour with Hassan Phills

Friday, November 1 | 7:00 & 10:00pm | Hecklers Bar and Grill | $25

Double header in Vic because Hassan is THAT good. A former basketball player turned comedian from Toronto's east end, Hassan aims to provide a unique and engaging show and content which brings Toronto humor to a global audience.

🔯 Victoria International Jewish Film Festival

Saturday, November 2 | Varying | Vic Theatre | Free

Running from the 2nd - 7th, the VIJFF is a mix of evening & matinee film events - many with live music and nosh! They're all free and no religious affiliation necessary, so there's no reason not to head down n' celebrate this festival's 10th birthday! All welcome - check the film list, showtimes, and secure your event tickets online!

✴️ 💣 The Comic Strippers

Saturday, November 2 | 8:00pm | McPherson Playhouse | $61

The award winning improv comedians are back with a new show, more moves and even quicker wits. Hilarious performance with even sexier banter. Received various comic awards!

Finding events - easier than ever.

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Filter by genre, event categories, price, and dates to find the perfect event for you. Having a hard time picking? We’ve got you covered there, too - spin the events wheel and let it decide for you!

— Jared & Simon —

A message from the Market Collective & The Bay Centre

Fall Fling Market

A Local Handmade Artisan Market

Mark your calendars!

The Fall Fling Market returns to the Bay Centre on November 2nd.

Browse local and handmade artisan gifts, enjoy free 1-hour parking, and receive a free holiday plant if you’re among the first 100 attendees.

Support local creativity and find something special!

Sports & Athletic Events

🏃🏽 Breath & Beats with Tricks & Treats

Monday, October 28 | 6:00 - 7:30pm | KWENCH | $46

Yoga, mobility, bodyweight strength and dance all join up to the vibes of a live DJ at this event! Come dressed in your favourite costume, leave loaded up with tasty treats - what could be better?

🧗🏽‍♀️ Boulderhouse Party!

Thursday, October 31 | 6:00pm-Late | BoulderHouse Victoria | $30

Celebrating 8 years of BoulderHouse, this party has a scramble competition, costume contests, drinks and more!

☠️ Día de Muertos RUN

Saturday, November 2 | 9:00am | Mile 0 | Free

Notorious Run Club has rallied the troops and celebrating the lives of those who've passed with a social 6km run featuring prizes, live music, and swag from TakeNoats, RedBull, Blonyx and Outway! Bring a swimsuit + yoga mat too!

Arts & Creative Events

🍃 Halloween Wreath Craft Night

Tuesday, October 29 | 6:30-8:30pm | The Bent Mast Pub | $45

Get into the spooky Halloween spirit with a fun night of crafting at the Loghouse Pub! Create your own glowing 8-inch grapevine wreath, complete with eerie purple, orange, or clear lights.

🎨 Movie Night and Discussion: Pixar’s “Coco”

Wednesday, October 30 | 6:00-9:00pm | Free | Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre

First there will be a viewing of the movie ""Coco"" followed by a group discussion about grief, mourning, and cultural traditions.

🖌️ Halloween Paint Night

Wednesday, October 30 | 6:30-8:30pm | The Crooked Goose | $45

A spooky Halloween Paint Night at The Crooked Goose! Unleash your creativity as you paint a haunted house surrounded by bats or a Jack-o'-lantern.

✒️ Women's Circle: Calligraphy and Connection

Wednesday, October 30 | 6:00pm | Little Fernwood Gallery | Free

This group is for female-identifying folks in Fernwood and surrounding area who are interested in exploring a variety of interests, including spirituality, wellness, personal growth, and creativity. This week - Calligraphy!

🎃 Trick or Treat! A Pumpkin Painting Event

Thursday, October 31 | 5:30 - 7:00pm | Ecologyst | Free

A spooktacular time painting pumpkins at this Thursdays at Ecologyst event! Get creative and decorate your perfect pumpkin (come dressed up to receive a $20 Ecologyst gift card, too!).

🗣️ Polish Speaking Club

Thursday, October 31 | 3:00-5:00pm | KWENCH | Free

The people (aka you) speak Polish together during Thirsty Thursday Happy Hour at KWENCH.

🏮 Spooky Lantern Drop-In Workshop

Thursday, October 31 | 1:00-4:00pm | Maritime Museum | $5-$10

Make your own Spooky Sea Lantern at the Maritime Museum of BC this Halloween!

✂️ Community Crafting Circle

Thursday, October 31 | 5:30-7:30pm | SUPPLY Victoria | Free

The last Thursday of the month SUPPLY Victoria gets all the crafts and goodies together to form a community crafting circle. Stop in for free and get creative!

If the post cuts off, that means there’s too many events for the email! Head here to read the full post.

Learning & Workshops

✴️ 🪼 Richard Powers in discussion with Michael Christie

Monday, October 28 | 7:00pm | Dave Dunnet Community Theatre | $20

Munro's Books invites you to listen and chat about Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Powers new book Playground!

🧭 Using Fear As My Compass

Tuesday, October 29 | 12:00-1:00pm | KWENCH | By Donation

Karolina Tokarski guides you through the best way to let fear guide you into experiences and knowledge. I can't blame them, every time I'm doing something out of my comfort zone it pays off.

✴️ 🍄 Fabulous Fungi (Afternoon Guided Walk)

Tuesday, October 29 | 1:00-2:30pm | Francis King Regional Park | Free

For the novice mushroom explorer, join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist to discover more about fungi in the forest. Harvesting will be for another time.

✴️ 🪢 SHiBARi 102 : BASiC BEDROOM BONDAGE. <3

Tuesday, October 29 | 7:00-9:00pm | Little Fernwood Gallery | $33

An open and beginner-friendly selection of ties including the futomomo and gunslinger.

🌳 Caring for Oak Bay’s Extraordinary Naturehood

Wednesday, October 30 | 7:00pm | Windsor Park Pavilion | Free

Discover how gardening with native species can help further conservation by increasing connectivity between isolated natural area “Islands” in an urban sea. Jacques Sirois and Wylie Thomas give the EXPERT rundown.

☕ Death Cafe

Wednesday, October 30 | 6:30-8:30pm | Paul Phillips Hall | Free

You're invited to join in on an open conversation on all things related to death and dying. Karen Mittet is your person here, give them a shout if you have any questions [email protected]

🧘🏼‍♂️ Meditative Vocal Exploration Workshop

Wednesday, October 30 | 5:45-7:00pm | Haus of Owl | $10

Meditative Vocal Exploration Workshop/Circle is a gathering of people who are interested in singing in a group. This way it's easier to start things out, building community and sounding 10/10.

🌍 Exhibit Opening: Pacific in Peril: Climate Change, the Warming Ocean, and How to Turn the Tide

Thursday, October 31 | 9:30am-4:30pm | Maritime Museum | $5-$10

A grand opening at the museum this week as we look at climate change, the warming ocean and how to turn the tide. As west coast people this is something near and dear to the heart!

✴️ 🫙 BYOV Terrarium Workshop

Friday, November 1 | 5:30-6:30pm | VI Plant Shop | $42

If you have a sweet jar that is just waiting to get put to use with a terrarium, this is the move on Friday.

🐛 Composting Basics

Saturday, November 2 | 10:00am | Compost Education Centre | Free

Let's start from the beginning - learn how to get your own backyard compost started in this hands-on workshop.

📏 Harvesting Mason Bees

Saturday, November 2 | 1:00 - 3:00pm | Compost Education Centre | $30

If you keep bees and want to learn about harvesting cocoons, identifying parasites, and general bee house care, this one is for you.

Student Section

✴️ 🫦 Let's Talk About Sex Week

Monday, October 28 | Evenings | The SUB UVIC | Free

3 jam packed days at UVIC regarding everything SEX - everyone does it ya know ;) Embodying Consent, Naloxone training, Drag After Dark, Gender-Based Violence workshops and free protection.

Live Music & Concerts

Tuesday, October 29

Wednesday, October 30

Thursday, October 31

Friday, November 1

Saturday, November 2

✴️ ▶️[CoLab} ft. Nikki Nair | Techno/UKG/Jungle/Bass | 9:30pm - 3:00am | Capital Ballroom | $25-$35 | Tickets & Info

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