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The Week Ahead: September 16th - 22nd
More events than ever with school back on and people flooding back to Victoria after the summer!
Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
September 15, 2024
Hey LampPosters! Another bustling weekend coming up - the town has been buzzin’ with school back on and that means more events than ever!
This Week’s Categories
✴️ = Popular Events
Check out the post online to make sure you don’t miss any events! 👇
FEATURED
Summer Beach Hang-Out!
Thursday, September 19th | Willow’s Beach | 6:00 PM
Our 3rd event is on next week, and we are stoked!
Bring your slack lines, hacky sacks, picnic blankets, frisbees, dinner and good vibes down to Willow’s for an easy-living hangout!
See you there :)
🌴☀️😎
Community Events
Friday, September 20 | 12:00 - 5:00pm | Bay Street Armoury | Free
Experience the innovative designs coming from Rainhouse and UVIC with tons of different clubs showcasing their latest groundbreaking engineering projects!
Saturday, September 21 | 5:00 - 10:00pm | The Canadian Brewhouse & Grill | $20-$30
Victoria, we’re ending this summer in style at the ultimate rooftop celebration! Join for a fantastic event filled with fun and excitement as we bid farewell to the summer season.
Saturday, September 21 | 7:00 - 9:00pm | Serious Coffee Esquimalt | $48
Sometimes meeting others and building community when you're older can be more difficult, not to say you're not going to the parties and run clubs but... Meet some new people this Saturday. Email [email protected]
Saturday, September 21 | 12:00 - 7:00pm | Central Park on Quadra | Free
Recovery Day Victoria is a free, family friendly, inclusive and substance/alcohol free event for people interested in recovery, celebrating, and seeking more information. Music, crafting, inflatables, and tons of resources provided!
Saturday + Sunday, September 21 + 22 | 9:00am - 3:30pm | Pearkes Arena Tillicum Mall | $5 - 10 Cash Only
Sell, cosplay and scour the best toy collections on the west coast! Suitable for everyone, Cherry Bomb Toys has everything under the sun, from Barbie to Star Wars!
Saturday, September 21 | 10:00am - 3:00pm | Ukrainian Cultural Centre | Free
Buy, sell and trade the best items in town! Sports cards, Pokémon, comics, vinyl, toys, pop culture and many other genres.
✴️📚 Small Press Fest
Saturday, September 21 | 11:00am - 4:00pm | Greater Victoria Public Library | Free
This event looks sweet! Everything printed from zines, to comics, to independent publishing is going down! Take a stroll around the tables and settle into a panel on artist publishing from 3:00 - 4:00pm
Saturday + Sunday, September 21 + 22 | 11:00 - 5:30pm | Fernwood Community Centre | By Donation
Down with the capital one might say! This book fair has lots of engaging workshops for all types of community members, including meeting Gord Hill, free vegan food, and community engagement mapping!
Sunday, September 22 | 2:00 - 5:00pm | Starlight Stadium | $170+
The festival of meat, beer music and more! Tickets are SO CLOSE to being sold out! You don't want to miss this all-you-can eat festival with all the best restaurants in town.
Sunday, September 22 | 1:00 - 4:00pm | Landsdowne South Campus (in the back) | Free
A biodiversity day with a diverse range of activities! Games, crafts, ice cream and learn about the future plans for Bowker Creek!
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Performing Arts
Tuesday, September 17 | 7:30pm | Phoenix Theatre UVIC | $18 - 34
Happening all week, various stories and performances are told on experiencing climate change with crowd facilitation. Various Conservative, NDP and Green party candidates there to listen!
❄️ FROM ALASKA
Tuesday, September 17 | Various | Belfry Theatre | PWYC
FROM ALASKA showcasing until October 13th is an award winning francophone casting. When a retired librarian is held hostage by a tough-talking teenager, they gradually discover that what they have both lost is the one thing they have in common.
Wednesday, September 18 | 4:00 - 6:00pm | UVIC Legacy Downtown | Free
The Chorus is Speaking is an exhibit opening in the downtown touching on the experiencing identities of Blackness in Canada through sculpture, drawing and painting, installation, film, and poetry. Appetizers here too!
✴️🪶 Tanya Tagaq
Wednesday, September 18 | 7:00 - 9:00pm | The Farquhar at UVIC | $48+
The Farquhar is PACKED this Wednesday for Tanya Tagaq with the Victoria Symphony. A groundbreaking Inuk artist, Tagaq's performance blends throat singing with modern compositions.
Wednesday, September 18 | 6:30 - 8:30pm | theDock 3rd Floor | Free
Happening on the third Wednesday of every month, this series is intended to provide a safe space for 2SLGBTQIA+ performers to showcase their talent, find community, and network with other queer artists.
Thursday, September 19 | 7:00pm | Caffe Fantastico | $6 - 15 Sliding
Join the VPP at every second, third, and fourth Thursday of the month for featured local poets and an open mic!
Thursday, September 19 | 6:00pm | McPherson Playhouse | $50+
Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog teach frogs to create comics in this hilarious musical based on the Dav Pilkey's series.
Friday, September 20 | 7:00 - 800pm | Fernwood Community Centre | $10 - 20
Coming off of Vancouver Fr!nge Fest, this play showcases the happenings from the Fairy Creek blockade and the logging of those big ole' old growth trees we know and love.
✴️🖌️ Art Battle Victoria
Friday, September 20 | 6:00 - 9:30pm | Victoria Event Centre | $20 - 25
Absolutely electric atmosphere as artists go head-to-head in a painting showdown all in 20 minutes! Pieces are auctioned off to the crowd afterwards.
Friday, September 20 | 8:00pm | The Mint | $15 - 20
Bo & Friends is featuring some of Victoria top comedians. Alex Forman from OK DOPE, Emily Woods, Rosa Graham, Darren Millar and Ryan Wallace!
Friday, September 20 | 8:30 - 9:30pm | Theatre SKAM | $25
Garden City Improv's Artistic Director Kevin Matviw will attempt the impossible for one night only and perform an hour of solo improv comedy!
Saturday, September 21 | 7:00 - 9:00pm | Victoria Event Centre | $30 - 40
Hot and spicy Latinx burlesque is back for a fiery, audacious and fun Saturday night. Prepare to cheers and holla!! featruing the Canned Heat Dance Crew.
Saturday, September 21 | 8:00pm | Hecklers Bar and Grill | $22
Featured in Just for Laughs, BBC Radio 4, BBC 1, BBC 3, Comedy Central, CTV Australian Comedy Channel, and CBC The Comedy Network just to name a few!
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Sports & Athletic Events
🏃🏼♀️ Vic Queer Run Club
Monday, September 16 | 6:00pm | Mt. Doug Beach Parking | Free
The VQRC is a great place to train, meet new people and get your body moving. This is a no-drop club and a bit harder to run on trails this week so be kind to yourself!
Wednesday, September 18 | 6:00pm followed by run! | Stevenson Park | Free
There’s a new female-founded company on a mission to set a new standard in women’s performance footwear. Hettas will be doing a demo night with the Fernwood Social Run Club this Wednesday.
Friday + Saturday, September 20 + 21 | 6:00 and 7:00pm | Save-On-Foods Arena | $12 - 38
We're at home this weekend as the fellas look to pick up 2 wins in back to back games Friday and Saturday.
🤼♀️ Live Pro Wrestling
Saturday, September 21 | 7:00pm | White Eagle Polish Hall | $15 - 30
365 Pro Wrestling is back in Victoria for a weekend showdown with Grudge Matches and Tagteam Championship going down. This is like UFC but local and better.
✴️🧘🏾♂️ Immersion: Sound, Mind, Body
Saturday, September 21 | 4:00 - 5:30pm | Fernwood Hub | $45
Presented at Bass Coast Music Festival. Immersion utilizes natural sounds, delta waves, binaural beats and surrounds you with four high-fidelity speakers to create an immersive three-dimensional soundscape. Space is limited so get ya tix!
Sunday, September 22 | 10:00am | Cook X Dallas | Free
Cooldown is back this week on Sunday! Meet some like minded.
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Arts & Creative Events
Monday, September 16 | 7:00 - 8:30pm | Bolen Books | Free
Bob has been a staple in Canadian science journalism and looks to bring more complex topics into clarity with his new book. CBC's Gregor Craigie will be moderating.
Monday, September 16 | 7:00pm | West Coast Creative Spirits | $6
Have a basic knowledge of Tarot cards but want to dig a bit deeper? Want to improve on your Tarot journey? Meet like minded people here!
Tuesday + Wednesday, September 17 + 18 | 5:00 - 8:00pm | Bent Mast Pub & Board Game Cafe | $2 - 10
On Tuesday and Wednesday this week, come play or learn chess, and make new friends! (Please RSVP with the link above!)
Wednesday, September 18 | 6:00 - 8:00pm | Caffe Fantastico Kings | Free
The Hispanic Film Society of Victoria invites you to a conversation about the migrant experience of six Latin American artists who call Victoria home. Enjoy music throughout the weekend as wells
Thursday, September 19 | 7:00 - 10:00pm | Swans Pub | PYWC $2+
Immerse yourself in a world of new languages and culture. Brush up on your skills and actually talk! Various languages included.
✴️📔 Zine Swap
Thursday, September 19 | 6:30 - 8:30pm | Camas Books | Free
Swap your magazines, do some art and create some zines too!
Thursday, September 19 | 5:15 - 8:15pm | Monterey Recreation Centre | $21 - 25
In the heart of Oak Bay, slide in for a nice dinner and game of music bingo! Win prizes to local joints in town.
Saturday, September 21 | 2:00 - 4:00pm | St. Lukes Church | $10 Cash
Chat GPT says: Jane Austen was an English novelist known for her witty social commentary and novels like Pride and Prejudice, exploring themes of class, marriage, and women's roles. I guess this is fitting for Vic!
Saturday, September 21 | 12:00 - 3:00pm | VI Plant Shop | Free
Come swap your indoor plants for free with other plant lovers! Not a bad gig!
Saturday, September 21 | 1:00 - 6:00pm | Bayanihan Community Centre | $5
Ludo is a classic roll the dice boardgame fun for all, and you have the chance to win $100 and fill your tummy with grub cooked by Mama Put!
🖼️ Paint Party
Sunday, September 22 | 6:30pm | Elements Casino | $45
Sailors delight paint night! Bring your pals and prepare to paint a beautiful ship at sea to wrap up your weekend.
Learning & Workshops
Monday, September 16 | 2:00 - 5:00pm | The Green Thimble | $60
This hands-on workshop empowers both beginners and experienced quilters to explore the exciting world of free-motion quilting. Gain confidence in stippling, meandering, feathers, and other decorative motifs.
Tuesday, September 17 | 7:30 - 9:00pm | Scottish Community Centre | $15 - 25
An evening of music, meditation, and wisdom with meditation expert and revered yogi Swami Sadyojathah. Experience soothing music, a guided meditation and a discourse on unlocking the ancient secrets to inner peace.
Tuesday, September 17 | 6:00 - 8:00pm | 1701 Quadra Street (the Courtyard next to Vinyl Envy) | Free
This Tuesday you can get your hands dirty sculpting with some air-dry clay to make some trinkets, decor, and more!
✴️🛍️ Tote Bag Workshop
Friday, September 20 | 5:00 - 7:00pm | The Green Thimble | $60
New to sewing and looking for a project? This workshop will get you right! Learn how to threat, do seam allowances, pressing, lining and more to create your bag. Come back September 20th for Part 2!
Friday, September 20 | 7:00 - 8:15pm | Fairfield Community Place | Free
Drums provided and beginners welcome! Nothing like music bringing the people together. Beats are easy to learn and a hoot to play.
Saturday, September 21 | 10:00am - 12:00pm | Compost Education Centre | Free
Learn about the incredible microbes and organisms that live in your soil to help you grow the best food possible.
Student Section
Tuesday, September 17 | 1:00 - 2:00pm | Health and Wellness Building at the UVIC SUB | Free
Never a bad time to get educated on how Naloxone's work. You could save a life ya know! Just show up and grab a seat, learn the basics and get a free kit.
✴️🛹 UVIC SKATE Sesh!
Wednesday, September 18 | 5:00 - Dark | Gordon Head Skatepark | Free
Beginner hours at 5:00 if you're new! Boards are available to borrow (FCFS) and you can win an indoor sessions at Influence. Make friends who skate!
Thursday, September 19 | 6:00 - 8:00pm | Cardova Bay | $5 - 10
For all the business girlies! This is an opportunity to see what YWIB is about, eat pizza and meet new people.
✴️🏃🏾♂️ UVIC Run Club Road Run
Thursday, September 19 | 5:30pm | UVIC Library | Free
If Tuesday's are a bit too early for ya, not to worry! Meet outside the library for a 5 - 10km jog with the crew! All paces!
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Live Music & Concerts
Monday, September 16
▶️Sounds of the Zodiac | Classical Stockhausen | 7:30 - 9:00pm | Phillip T. Young Recital Hall | Free
▶️Canoe Standers | Piano Trio Jazz | 8:00 - 10:00pm | Pagliacci's | Free
Tuesday, September 17
▶️Bands!Bands!Bands! Volume XIII | Various | 7:30 - 10:30pm | Victoria Event Centre | $10
▶️Eryn Sharpe Trio | Smooth Jazz | 8:00 - 10:00pm | Pagliacci's | Free
▶️Poncho | Afrobeat/Highlife | 6:00 - 7:00pm | Ship Point | Free
Wednesday, September 18
▶️Emily Braden | Jazz | 7:00pm | L'Apéro Wine and Cheese Bistro | $30 - 35
✴️▶️Tom Vickery Trio | Jazz/Blues | 7:00 - 9:00pm | Hermann's Jazz Club | $25
▶️The Vanity Project - Django Swing | Django Swing | 8:00 - 10:00pm | Pagliacci's | Free
Thursday, September 19
✴️▶️Allah Las with Maston | Surf/Folk Rock | 7:00pm | Wicket Hall | $35 - 40
▶️The Cult | Rock | 8:00pm | Royal Theatre | $73+
▶️The Blues Collective featuring: Deb Rhymer and Auntie Kat | Jazz/Blues | 7:00 - 9:00pm | Hermann's Jazz Club | $20
▶️Hip Hop For Paws 4 | Hip/Hop | 8:30pm - 1:00am | Lucky Bar | $20 - 25
✴️▶️Country Night + Line Dancing Lesson | Country | 9:00pm - 2:00am | Paparazzi Nightclub | $10
▶️The Flying Saucers | Jazz | 8:00 - 10:00pm | Pagliacci's | Free
▶️Garden Sessions Season II | Various Open Mic | 7:00 - 9:00pm | Haus of Owl | $10
Friday, September 20
✴️▶️Underwater Glow Party | Electropop/Futurefunk/Bass | 10:00pm - 1:00am | Quadratic Sound | $22 - 27
▶️Take Cover Band | Rock/Dance | 7:30 - 10:30pm | The Loghouse Pub | Free
✴️▶️The Sutcliffes Dance Party | Rock/R&B/Dance | 7:30pm | Upstairs Lounge, Oak Bay Recreation Centre | $30 - 35
▶️Skum Shine / Class of 1984 / Smash TV / Zero Coping Skills | Punk/Rock | 6:00 - 10:00pm | The Quadra House (PM for address) | $15
▶️Norman Nawrocki RUN NAWROCKI RUN! ESCAPE FROM BANFF PRISON | Violin/Classical | 6:30pm | Ukrainian Cultural Centre | $20
✴️▶️GEOFFROY: THE GOOD BOY TOUR | Psych/Dance | 8:00pm | Capital Ballroom | $25 + Fees
▶️Ryan Oliver Quartet | 8th Annual John Coltrane Birthday Tribute | Jazz/Blues | 7:00 - 9:00pm | Hermann's Jazz Club | $25
✴️▶️DISCO FANTASTIK! VOL. 4 | Disco/Dance | 10:00pm - 2:00am | Victoria Event Centre | $14 - 23
▶️Slip Critical Presents: Anciients / Fearbirds / Black Thunder | Prog Rock | 7:00 - 10:30pm | Lucky Bar | $30 - 35
▶️Love + Lust DJ Taz Tour | Latin/Hiphop | 8:00 - 11:30pm | Phoenix Bar and Grill | $15 - 25
▶️Gigtoria + Near Dark: Ryosuke Kiyasu + i.o | Noise | Upon Purchase | Intrepid Theatre | $20 email [email protected]
▶️Long Gone Trio | Various | 8:00 - 10:00pm | Pagliacci's | Free
▶️Brett Daniels Band | Rock and Roll | 8:00pm | Wicket Hall | $8
Saturday, September 21
▶️Transmute at Mile 0 | Rave/Deep Bass | 9:30pm - Late | Mile 0 by the water | Free
▶️Booker & Galitzine | Piano/Viola | 2:30 - 4:00pm | St. Mary's Church | $10 - 25
▶️Pidgin / Let’s FFF’IN go! / Karen and the Managers | Intimate Rock | 8:00pm | The Hallway | $15 Door
✴️▶️Best of Broadway | Broadway Hits | 7:30pm | Royal Theatre | $29+
✴️▶️AWAKENING SHOWCASE : FEATURING 'EKALI' | Deep Electronic/Bass | 9:00pm - 2:00am | Capital Ballroom | $30 - 35
▶️David Vest plays the music of Willie Dixon | Willie Dixon Covers | 7:00 - 9:00pm | Hermann's Jazz Club | $25
✴️▶️FOR DANCERS ONLY SOUL NIGHT | Disco/Soul | 10:00 - 2:00am | Victoria Event Centre | $15 Cash
▶️Lucid Karma / Arrow in the Quiver / Antler | Metal/Rock | 8:00pm | Phoenix Bar and Grill | $10+
▶️The Emma Beilstein Quintet | Jazz | 9:45 - 11:00pms | Pagliacci's | Free
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