Hey LampPosters! Today’s Giant Picnic was sooo much fun! It was great to see everyone there and thanks again to our sponsor Island Savings for rolling through with some delicious baked goods 🙂 Didn’t get a chance to make it out today? No worries - our next Giant Picnic is on June 21st; see ya there!

There are some insanely awesome events going on this weekend too, so be sure to check the calendar or hop on the Thursday newsletter to see ‘em all!

Hope you all have a great week! Stay safe

-Simon, Pierre, & Jared❤️

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MARKETS, PARADES, FESTIVALS AND OTHER AWESOME STUFF

Community Events

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | 6-7pm | Spiral Beach | Free | Hosted by Southislandsole

  • A casual monthly social gathering for BIPOC and racialized community members at Spiral Beach, featuring orange slices and a relaxed atmosphere focused on connection and community building. This is a brave space to exist, connect, and feel safe among folks who share similar experiences

Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 2-3:30pm | The Roxy Theatre | $12.75 | Hosted by The Roxy Theatre

  • The viral internet sensation "The Amazing Digital Circus" wraps up with a feature-length theatrical release combining episode 8 with an all-new hour-long episode 9, where the cast uncovers the truth about the Digital Circus while grappling with their pasts in Caine's absence. Expect dark revelations mixed with humor as the story reaches its conclusion.

  • This event has multiple dates/times! Check the link to find them all

Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 4pm | 1410 Broad St. | $28

  • Spend an evening enjoying champagne, professional portraits, and exclusive skincare savings while trying complimentary underarm laser treatments and entering to win premium prizes. Tickets include a luxe gift bag and 20% off select products

Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 5:30-8:30pm | Beacon Avenue | Free

  • Explore unique vendors, catch live entertainment, and enjoy delicious food as thousands gather for downtown Sidney's bustling market nights.

  • This event has multiple dates/times! Check the link to find them all

BALLET, COMEDY, THEATRE AND MORE!

Performing Arts

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | 7-10pm | Belfry Theatre | PWYC ($10-$40) | Hosted by Betweenwords

  • The Victoria One Act Play Festival brings 12 original productions spanning comedy, drama, dance, and experimental work to the Belfry Stewart Theatre over five days. Expect everything from family game nights gone wrong to philosophical dances in Balanchine's backyard as local artists showcase bold new storytelling.

  • This event has multiple dates/times! Check the link to find them all

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | 6-9pm | Theatre SKAM (849 Fort Street) | $149 | Hosted by Garden City Improv

  • Learn the basics of improv comedy through fun, low-pressure games in this four-week class starting June 10th. No experience needed—just come ready to create scenes and characters on the spot while building confidence and having a great time.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | 7:30-8:30pm | Island Circus Space | 85 | Hosted by Island Circus Space

  • Build your Acro Yoga foundations with guided practice in flying, basing, and spotting techniques over four weeks. You'll develop strength, mobility, and the confidence to practice safely with solid coaching from certified instructors.

  • This event has multiple dates/times! Check the link to find them all

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KEEP YOUR MIND FRESH

Learning & Workshops

Monday, June 1, 2026 | 1-3pm | 380 Cook Street | Free | Hosted by CookStreetVillageActivityCentre

  • The University of Victoria's Speakers Network presents free monthly talks covering diverse topics on the first Monday of every month. Drop in to explore new ideas and perspectives in an informal setting.

  • This event has multiple dates/times! Check the link to find them all

Monday, June 1, 2026 | 6pm | The Loghouse Pub | $23

  • Learn simple, everyday hairstyles like ponytails and braids from professional stylist Brooklyn in this hands-on session using mannequin heads. Perfect for beginners who want to master basic styles with confidence.

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | 5-9pm | MakeSpace FabLab | 120 | Hosted by MakeSpace

  • Learn to create intricate wood inlays using laser cutting technology, blending 18th-century marquetry craftsmanship with modern digital tools. You'll design and craft your own custom coaster using solid wood veneers, covering everything from vector design to assembly.

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | 5-6:30pm | Greater Victoria Public Library - Esquimalt Branch 101-503 Park Place | Free | Hosted by Ocean Week

  • Meet three Ocean Networks Canada experts sharing their deep-sea and Antarctic research experiences while exploring why 70% of Earth's surface remains mysterious. Learn how innovation and data help unlock ocean secrets in this free talk.

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | 5-7:30pm | TheDock Center for Social Impact (722 Cormorant Street) | By donation | Hosted by Climate Paradigm Collaborative

  • Explore how to align your climate work with your values by examining the complex relationship between money and ecological goals. Workshop facilitators will guide participants through identifying financial misalignments and building a more collaborative organizational ecosystem

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | 5:45pm | Glenlyon Norfolk School | $23

  • Watch the BAFTA-winning short film This is Endometriosis, then hear from local experts in gynecology, pelvic health, and pain management in a thoughtful panel discussion about diagnosis, treatment, and living with this often-misunderstood condition.

Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 1-3pm | Cook Street Village Activity Centre | Free | Hosted by CookStreetVillageActivityCentre

  • Join a workshop exploring why immediate climate action matters and how we can work together for a liveable future. Open discussion on taking meaningful steps today rather than waiting for tomorrow.

Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 5-6:30pm | 735 Broughton St, Victoria, BC, Central Branch - Greater Victoria Public Library | Free | Hosted by Ocean Week

  • Hear from four ocean professionals about their career journeys and discover the many paths into ocean science, from research to education to engineering. Light snacks provided and a chance to win a whale watching tour for two.

Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 6-8pm | MakeSpace WoodShop | 170 | Hosted by MakeSpace

  • Build and personalize your own playable ukulele from a beginner kit across two hands-on sessions. You'll assemble, decorate, and finish your instrument with whatever creative touches you like—no woodworking or music experience needed.

  • This event has multiple dates/times! Check the link to find them all

Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 6-8pm | 2002 Fernwood Rd | $35

  • Explore the nature and language of the soul through guided inquiry with author and astrologer Alfred DePew in this intimate notebook-friendly workshop.

SEWING, PAINTING, WRITING, AND OTHER ART

Arts & Creative

Monday, June 1, 2026 | 5:45am-6:45pm | Sunflower Music School | 120 | Hosted by Sunflower Music School

  • Intermediate-level ukulele players will tackle more challenging chords, fingerpicking techniques, and play songs together using tablature in a relaxed, community-focused workshop. Bring your basic strumming knowledge and help choose the songs the group learns.

Monday, June 1, 2026 | 6:30-8:30pm | Lutheran Church of the Cross | PWYC ($114-$210) | Hosted by sweet flag voice studio

  • Join the Gay4Choir Pride Festival Chorus for 5 weekly rehearsals (starting June 1st) and perform songs by Brandi Carlile, Janelle Monáe, and MUNA at the Victoria Pride Festival on July 12th. No audition required—just bring your voice and commitment to all rehearsals for this intergenerational queer celebration of harmony and community.

  • This event has multiple dates/times! Check the link to find them all

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | 11am-5pm | 19 Bastion Square | Free | Hosted by Gage Gallery

  • Experience Margo Cooper's vibrant abstract paintings that invite personal interpretation and emotional connection, with an interactive writing area to share your reflections. The exhibition includes special evening events for deeper engagement with the art and artist collective.

  • This event has multiple dates/times! Check the link to find them all

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | 7-9pm | 4489 viewmont avenue | Free | Hosted by Nova Arts Hub

  • A pop-up exhibition displaying handmade quilt squares that honor children killed in Palestine, featuring viewing days and a hands-on sewing workshop with the Berlin-based project creator. Each square tells a child's story and invites community connection through participatory artmaking.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | 4:30-7:30pm | Little Gladstone Studio | Free

  • Drop in to create art with other queer and trans youth—all supplies provided, no experience needed. Bring friends, make new ones, and express yourself through art.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | 6:30-7:30pm | 4722 Lochside Drive | Free | Hosted by Bernhard

  • Join an outdoor community singing session at McMinn Park where all songs are taught by call and response—no experience or musical ability required. Sing a variety of non-religious songs in rounds and harmony, covering themes of community, nature, and joy.

  • This event has multiple dates/times! Check the link to find them all

Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 5-8pm | Ministry of Casual Living | By donation

  • Young artists aged 14-24 explore how technology shapes their futures through this multi-medium exhibition featuring analog techniques like darkroom printing and traditional printmaking. The show tackles themes of nostalgia, community, and what it means to create in a rapidly digitizing world.

Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 6-8:30pm | TheDock - Center for Social Impact (722 Cormorant Street) | By donation | Hosted by Climate Paradigm Collaborative

  • Step away from analysis and into embodied collaboration through creative activities that tap into relational awareness and insight often missing from climate work. Drawing on the Creative Connection approach, you'll explore a real challenge from your own work using movement, imagination, and presence alongside other climate practitioners.

✂️ Craft Club

Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 6-9pm | MakeSpace North Park | PWYC ($30-$40) | Hosted by MakeSpace

  • Join resident artist Ess for beginner-friendly craft projects where you'll learn new skills and use fabrication tools to create something delightful. Each week features a different project led by a ceramicist, tattoo artist, and designer who specializes in making "little guys."

  • This event has multiple dates/times! Check the link to find them all

SLOW FOLKY VIBES, HUGE ELECTRONIC SHOWS & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN

Live Music & Concerts

Indie & Rock

✴️▶️ Fuzzpeddler, Poors, Lamentations, Crushing, Cure All | Wed, Jun 3 | 7pm | Little Fernwood | $10 | Tickets & Info

▶️ Sweet Delirium, Black Treacle, Donny B | Thu, Jun 4 | 6:30pm | Cinderbloc Studios | $21 | Tickets & Info

✴️▶️ Devours, Wants, Fruit Music, Sienna Hill | Thu, Jun 4 | 8pm | Lucky Bar | $17 | Tickets & Info

✴️▶️ Wintersleep | Thu, Jun 4 | 9pm | Capital Ballroom | $49 | Tickets & Info

Pop & Club

✴️✴️▶️ TAYLOR: A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift | Wed, Jun 3 | 7pm | Royal Theatre | $57+ | Tickets & Info

Classical & Jazz

▶️ The Don Leppard Jazz Orchestra | Mon, Jun 1 | 6-8:30pm | The Coda | $25+ | Tickets & Info

▶️ The Final Wave - Night Of Vocal Jazz - All Ages | Tue, Jun 2 | 6-8:30pm | The Coda | $10+ | Tickets & Info

▶️ Jazz Will Survive | Wed, Jun 3 | 6-8:30pm | The Coda Nightclub | $25+ | Tickets & Info

▶️ The Invitation Series 1 Featuring Steve Kaldestad & Owen Chow | Wed, Jun 3 | 6-8:30pm | The Coda | $30+ | Tickets & Info

▶️ Dinner & A Show: Michael Bublé, Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Dean Martin | Thu, Jun 4 | 6pm | 1708 Island Hwy. | $46 | Tickets & Info

Metal & Punk

✴️▶️ Sumac, Total Isolation, Echthros @ Other Guise Studios | Thu, Jun 4 | 7:30pm | Otherguise Theatre | $26 | Tickets & Info

▶️ The Unending - War Of Akrasia Tour // Victoria, Bc | Thu, Jun 4 | 7pm | Phoenix Bar and Grill | $17 | Tickets & Info

Live Music

▶️ Singer Songwriter Showcase Session 10 | Thu, Jun 4 | 6-8:30pm | The Coda | $20+ | Tickets & Info

GET YA BODY MOVIN’

Sports & Athletics

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | 6-6:50pm | LÜ Pilates Studio (202-560 Johnson St) | $140 for entire series | Hosted by Pilates with Janelle

  • Explore Pilates beyond the reformer in this 4-week series rotating through the tower, arc, chair, and reformer equipment. Each session offers a chance to deepen your practice with new movements and challenges in a small group setting.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | 6:35pm | Wilson's Group Stadium at Royal Athletic Park | $17-$42

  • The HarbourCats kick off the 2026 season with a rematch against the Edmonton Riverhawks, their Alberta rivals who edged them out by a single run in last year's three-game Division Playoff.

Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 11:05am | Wilson's Group Stadium at Royal Athletic Park | $25

  • Nearly 3,000 school kids pack the park for an energetic morning game starting at 11:00 am, creating one of the season's most entertaining atmospheres. This popular event sells out fast once school groups claim their seats.

Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 6:35pm | Wilson's Group Stadium at Royal Athletic Park | $12-$40

  • Watch as the Help Fill a Dream Foundation and BC Transit team up with the HarbourCats to make a special fan's dream come true at historic Royal Athletic Park. An inspiring night of baseball with a heartwarming surprise in store

TASTE THE LOCAL GOODS!

Foodie Events

Monday, June 1, 2026 | 6pm | 751 Travino Lane | Waitlist

  • Learn to make Mediterranean vegetarian dishes from Italy, Morocco, Spain and beyond with Chef Heidi in this hands-on class. You'll prepare everything from homemade focaccia and falafel to Moroccan chickpea tagine and Tuscan white beans, then enjoy a full meal with recipes to take home.

✴️✴️🍓 Annual Strawberry Social

Monday, June 1, 2026 | 7pm | #102 – 2612 Bridge Street | Free

  • The Victoria Lapidary & Mineral Society wraps up their season with an evening of strawberry desserts, coffee, and conversation with fellow rock and mineral enthusiasts. Bring your own bowl and spoon to enjoy fresh strawberries with ice cream and all the toppings.

Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 6-7pm | Fika, 1329 Cook St, Victoria, BC V8V 4A3 | 10 | Hosted by Fika

  • A quiet, phone-free hour to read Standart magazine—an independent publication about specialty coffee culture—with fellow coffee lovers in a calm, intentional space where silence is respected and discussion is optional. Includes your choice of specialty coffee (caffeinated or decaf) or a non-caffeinated drink like kombucha

  • This event has multiple dates/times! Check the link to find them all

BOARD GAMES, TRIVIA AND MORE!

Fun n’ Games

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | 6:30-9pm | Macaloneys Distillery | Free | Hosted by Macaloney's

  • Test your knowledge at weekly trivia night featuring pop culture, music, history, and random facts—plus 99¢ wings, $6 beers, and $5 whisky while you compete for prizes. Perfect for trivia pros and confidently wrong guessers alike.

  • This event has multiple dates/times! Check the link to find them all

Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 6:30-7:30pm | Indigo Mayfair | $5

  • Join a book club discussion of "Dungeon Crawler Carl," a wild sci-fi adventure where a Coast Guard vet and his ex's show cat navigate a deadly alien game show dungeon filled with exploding goblins, magical potions, and drug-dealing llamas. Expect laughs, debate, and entertaining conversation about this genre-bending read.

FEEL IT IN YOUR SOUL

Spiritual Events

Monday, June 1, 2026 | 6-7pm | 1110 Hillside Ave | $30

  • Experience a restorative sound meditation featuring Tibetan bowls, healing chants, and 432Hz frequencies designed to calm your nervous system and restore balance. Lie back as two guides lead you through chakra alignment and an elemental vocal journey inspired by fire, water, air, or earth.

Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 5-7pm | Earth and Sky Connection | $100/mo

  • Learn the fundamentals of Tarot in this 12-week beginner course covering the Major and Minor Arcana, card meanings, spreads, and practical reading techniques. Discover how to use Tarot cards correctly at your own pace through weekly sessions that blend history, symbolism, and hands-on practice.

FEEL IT IN YOUR SOUL

Recurring Events

🥢 A Seat at the Table exhibit at the Sidney Museum | Mon, Jun 1 | 10am-4pm | Sidney Museum | By Donation | Hosted by Sidney Museum and Archives | Check other dates for this event

💪 Seated Exercise | Mon, Jun 1 | 3-4pm | 380 Cook Street | $5 for Members, $10 for Non-Members | Hosted by CookStreetVillageActivityCentre | Check other dates for this event

🎸 Bill Francis Story & Song | Mon, Jun 1 | 5pm | The Loft Pub 229 Gorge Rd. E. | $10 (sugg.) | Hosted by The Loft Pub | Check other dates for this event

Slow Flow and Reiki | Mon, Jun 1 | 5:30pm | Heart Work Therapy & Yoga @ 355 - 1627 Fort Street (Fort & Oak Bay Junction) | $22 | Hosted by Heart Work Therapy and Yoga | Check other dates for this event

Monday RPG Night in Quadra Village | Mon, Jun 1 | 6-10pm | Quadra Village Community Centre, 901 Kings Rd. | Free | Hosted by Galleon Gaming Club | Check other dates for this event

🧘 Hatha Yoga | Tue, Jun 2 | 9:30-10:30am | 380 Cook Street | $2 for members, $4 non-members | Hosted by CookStreetVillageActivityCentre | Check other dates for this event

🎺 SWANG THANG! | Tue, Jun 2 | 5-8pm | The Loft Pub 229 Gorge Rd. E. | $10 (sugg.) | Hosted by The Loft Pub | Check other dates for this event

🏃 Small Gods Run Club | Tue, Jun 2 | 6-8pm | Small Gods Brewing - 9835 Third St Sidney, BC V8L 3A7 | Free | Hosted by Small Gods Brewing | Check other dates for this event

🛶 Paddle & Pint! | Tue, Jun 2 | 6-7:30pm | 450 Swift Street, Victoria BC | $35 + Tax | Hosted by Ocean River Sports | Check other dates for this event

Tuesday Board Game Night | Tue, Jun 2 | 7-9pm | 722 Cormorant St, TheDock Centre for Social Impact | Free | Hosted by Galleon Gaming Club | Check other dates for this event

🧘 Weekly Meditation With Emily (Members + Paid Drop-Ins Only) | Wed, Jun 3 | 11:00 | KWENCH Coworking & Culture Club | Free | Check other dates for this event

🎸 Wednesday Night Jam | Wed, Jun 3 | 6-9pm | 229 Gorge Rd. E. | Free | Hosted by The Loft Pub | Check other dates for this event

✍️ Contemplative Writing Group | Wed, Jun 3 | 18:00 | 2033 Belmont Ave | $321 | Check other dates for this event

🧘 6 Week Group Qigong, In Person Series | Wed, Jun 3 | 18:00 | 1076 Joan Crescent | $172 | Check other dates for this event

🥋 Teen/Adult/Kids Intro KARATE! | Wed, Jun 3 | 7:30pm | Oaklands Community Centre | $15 | Hosted by CedarHeartKaratedo | Check other dates for this event

🎤 Phillips Comedy Night at the Mint | Wed, Jun 3 | 8pm | The Mint | $15 | Check other dates for this event

🎨 Feel Free – Free Gallery Day (Evening) | Thu, Jun 4 | 5pm-9pm | Art Gallery of Greater Victoria | Free | Hosted by Art Gallery of Greater Victoria | Check other dates for this event

🌽 Esquimalt Farmers Market | Thu, Jun 4 | 4:30-7:30pm | 1200 Esquimalt Rd. | Free | Check other dates for this event

🎸 Rhythm Train | Thu, Jun 4 | 6-9pm | The Loft Pub 229 Gorge Rd. E. | Free | Hosted by The Loft Pub | Check other dates for this event

🌙 Victoria Women's Circle | Thu, Jun 4 | 6:30-9pm | Tillicum Area - Victoria, BC | $380 | Hosted by Blue Moon Collective | Check other dates for this event

James Vickers Band 'Live' At The Coda | Thu, Jun 4 | 6-8:30pm | The Coda | $25+ | Check other dates for this event

🕊️ Death &... | Thu, Jun 4 | 7-10pm | 2529 Wark St. | Free | Check other dates for this event

Lucid Thursdays | Thu, Jun 4 | 8-11:45pm | Phoenix Bar & Grill | $10 | Check other dates for this event

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