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This Week's Events: February 24th - March 2nd

This Week's Events: February 24th - March 2nd

💡Potlucks, sound healing, and plenty of arts n' crafts!

Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
February 23, 2025

Hey LampPosters! Enjoy another week of fun events, including one of the most jam-packed live music schedules we’ve ever seen, including an awesome Shrek Rave this Friday that you can find us at! Hopefully see you there, and enjoy the events until then 💖

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Featured

"An absolutely stunning play."

✴️ Behind the Moon ✴️

Audiences love Behind the Moon- both the play itself and the brilliant performances by Rizwan Manji, Anand Rajaram and Ben Yoganathan.

Set in the Mughlai Moon restaurant in Toronto, where Ayub cooks, cleans, and waits for his future to begin. His father’s friend, Qadir, has brought him to Canada with a promise of permanency that never seems to materialize. A mysterious stranger brings with him the clarity that Ayub needs to free himself from the limbo in which he is suffocating.

The Belfry Theatre offers pay-what-you-want tickets to all performances.

Community Events

🍽️ Vic West Potluck

Monday, February 24 | 6-8pm | Vic West Community Centre | Free

Get ready for a delicious potluck extravaganza! Bring your favorite dish to share at the community center before our AGM. Let's bond over good food and great company - store-bought or homemade, all are welcome.

🍲 Food With a Side of Community!

Tuesday, February 25 | 5:30-7:30pm | 990 Hillside Ave. | Free

Get ready for a fun night of food and friends with SNIWWOC! Special guest Jamila Douhaibi from BCBHAS will be there too. Come hang out, munch on delicious bites, and connect with your community!

🍻 Alumni Movie Night: All 4 One Sneak Preview

Wednesday, February 26 | 5-8pm | Whistle Buoy Brewing | $15

Hey UVic alumni and friends, get a sneak peek at the inspiring documentary ""All 4 One"" at Whistle Buoy Brewing! Join us for drinks, snacks, film, and a Q&A with UVic alum Ben Miller. Come for the movie, stay for the good vibes!

✴️💃 Carnaval Latin Fiesta

Saturday, March 1 | 8pm-12am | Ukrainian Cultural Centre | $15

Ready to spice up your Saturday night? 🎉 Embrace the electrifying vibe of Carnaval with Latin dance rhythms like salsa and bachata. No partner needed—just bring your dancing shoes and get ready to groove!

✴️☕ Coffee Dance Club - 1st Edition

Sunday, March 2 | 10am-2pm | Serious Coffee - Esquimalt | By donation

Get ready to groove at the Coffee Party in Victoria! House, disco, and funk tunes mixed by local DJs at SERIOUS COFFEE. Family-friendly vibes, no alcohol, just good music and good vibes! Entry by donation.

Performing Arts

🐦 Firebird Variety Open Mic

Tuesday, February 25 | 7:30pm | Phoenix Bar & Grill | Free

Grab the mic and bring on the talent! Open mic night in Victoria offers a mix of standup comedy and musical performances every Tuesday at Phoenix Bar & Grill.

😂 Phillips Comedy Night at the Mint

Wednesday, February 26 | 8-9:30pm | The Mint | $15

Laugh until your sides hurt at Phillips Comedy Night at The Mint! Morgan and Drew host top comedians for a wild evening of food, drinks, and plenty of laughs. It's the funniest Wednesday night out in town!

✴️🤡 Judge My Jokes

Wednesday, February 26 | 7pm | Phoenix Bar and Grill | $17

Comics bring the laughs and judges bring the judgment! Watch the fun as comedians battle it out with their best routines. Plus, you get a vote too – so get ready to pick your favorite!

📖 Shane Koyczan

Wednesday, February 26 | 7pm | The Farquhar at UVic | $32

Get ready for an unforgettable night with spoken word master Shane Koyczan! From humble beginnings to global acclaim, his performances are a raw & authentic experience.

🤒 Nikki Glaser: Alive and Unwell Tour

Thursday, February 27 | 7pm | Royal Theatre | $70

Nikki Glaser is a hilarious comedian known for her brutally honest and unapologetic humor and comedy that covers a wide range of topics, from her personal struggles to pop culture observations

👗 The Prom!

Thursday, February 27 | 7:30pm | McPherson Playhouse | $30

Get ready for a high school drama featuring a Broadway musical with a twist! The Prom showcases four stars on a mission to support a student bringing her girlfriend to prom, leading to a tale of love and acceptance.

✴️🔴 Dustin Searcy & OK, DOPE Present Red Light / Green Light

Thursday, February 27 | 8pm | The Mint | $20

Get ready for a hilarious night at the "Red Light / Green Light" comedy show! Comedians perform, and when the light is red, you hush. Green light? Heckle away!

✴️🫦 Lust Lounge

Thursday, February 27 | 7-11pm | Friends of Dorothy | Free

Power duo Drag King Sylvester and Pole Dancer Aurora lead a night of seduction and empowerment. Plus, special guest burlesque queen Hazel Nuez brings the heat!

🎭 Hecklers Presents: Jeremy Scippio

Saturday, March 1 | 7 & 10pm | Hecklers Bar & Grill | $22

Jeremy, a seasoned comedian from Cincinnati, has gained recognition from Oprah's OWN Network, Buzzfeed, and more. His humor has reached international audiences, with recent performances in Thailand and top-charting comedy albums.

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Sports & Athletic Events

🕺 Sensual Bachata Class

Monday, February 24 | 6:30-9pm | Church of Truth | $15

Ready to light up the dance floor? Dive into the world of Sensual Bachata! Perfect for beginners and pros alike. Feel the music, refine your moves, and express yourself like never before.

💃 Technique Class

Wednesday, February 26 | 6:45pm | Alive Tango Victoria | $15

Get your tango on with a fun technique class before hitting the dance floor! Strengthen, stretch, and prep for a fabulous 2025.

✴️🎵 Sound Journey with Charlie

Thursday, February 27 | 5:30-6:30pm | Ashtanga Yoga | $28

Dive into a unique, immersive sound journey with Charlie, a queer sound maker and somatic facilitator. Experience restful rituals, recalibration, and activated imagination through deep listening—no yoga experience needed.

🪭 Dance City Night

Friday, February 28 | 7:30-10:30pm | Edelweiss Club | $10-$12

Get your groove on at this swing dancing event! Meet new dance buddies, join a Rumba workshop, and enjoy a ballroom dance party. All ages welcome!

🩰 Saturday WCS Lesson & Social Dance

Saturday, March 1 | 6:45pm | Dance Victoria Studios | $12

Get ready to move and groove! Learn to dance from the best with a beginner lesson at 7 pm, then hit the dance floor from 8 onwards. Just $12 gets you in for a night of fun with DJs Nel and Amanda!

Arts & Creative Events

🎂 Cake Decoration Workshop Night

Tuesday, February 25 | 6:15-8:30pm | Flourish BeauTea Café (Langford) | $92

You might be the next cake Picasso, and now is your chance to find out! Brush up on your decorating skills, meet other cake lovers, and let your cake creativity run wild.

🍹 Drink & Draw

Wednesday, February 26 | 7-11pm | The Bent Mast | Free

Get creative with a cold one at Drink & Draw Victoria! Grab a sketchbook, a buddy, and a beer to unleash your artistic side in a fun, laid-back setting.

✴️✨ PechaKucha Night Victoria

Thursday, February 27 | 7-9:30pm | The Vic Theatre | $23

Check out PechaKucha Night VOL. 21, where 12 speakers share their stories in quick, dynamic presentations! Grab your tickets for a night full of art, culture, and design.

✴️🎨 Community Crafting Circle

Thursday, February 27 | 5:30-7:30pm | Supply Victoria | Free

Get crafty at the monthly Community Crafting Circle! Use repurposed supplies to make cool creations while hanging out with fellow crafters. No tickets needed, drop-ins welcome! Tea provided, just BYOM (Bring Your Own Mug). Get ready to unleash your creative side!

👅 Tongues of Fire Open Mic

Thursday, February 27 | 6:30-9pm | Caffe Fantastico | $6-$15

Join Cedar for a captivating journey through her unique blend of storytelling and spoken word. Experience the powerful voice of a diasporic, queer, Indigenous femme, sharing stories of resilience, hope, and healing.

📚 Planet Earth Poetry - J. Ngenda & W. Compton

Friday, February 28 | 7pm | Russell Books | By Donation

Explore the contrasting experiences in J. William Ngenda's poetic journey and delve into Wayde Compton's impactful contributions to literature and community.

🧿 Charm Jewelry Workshop w Suleenity Jewelry

Friday, February 28 | 6:30-8:30pm | 1029 View St. | $75

Get crafty and make your own DIY charm jewelry. plus sip on some prosecco, and score a sweet deal on shopping. Limited spots available for a fun night out.

Learning & Workshops

🤝🏽 Esquimalt Chamber Business Mixer

Tuesday, February 25 | 5:30-7:30pm | Esquimalt Legion | $10

Meet, chat, and network with fellow Esquimalt business owners and community movers and shakers at the Feb Business Mixer. Perfect chance to make new connections and exchange ideas!

✴️✨ VAPS Winter Integration Circles

Tuesday, February 25 | 6:30-8pm | 1923 Fernwood Rd. | $10-$25

Come share and reflect on your psychedelic experiences in a cozy community setting! Hosted by Sarah and Fraser, these circles are all about integrating your journeys into everyday life. Pay what you can, and no one is turned away!

💉 Out of Harm's Way: Innovation, Insight and Action to End the Toxic Drug Crisis

Wednesday, February 26 | 3-6pm | First Metropolitan Church | Free

Get ready for insightful dialogues on BC’s toxic drug crisis! Hear from local service providers, experts, and advocates discussing addiction medicine, harm reduction, and more.

✴️🌟 Women Leading in Government

Thursday, February 27 | 5-8pm | Moxies | $12

Hey, ready to get inspired and connect with powerhouse women in government? Swing by Moxies to learn, network, and be part of a community pushing boundaries and creating change in the public sector!

✴️🍄 Mushroom grow workshop

Thursday, February 27 | 7-9pm | 917 Balmoral Rd. | $30-$50

Learn the ins and outs of growing your own fungi at home. From lifecycle to cultivation - plus, snag some deals on supplies and genetic cultures.

🖨️ Fabric Printmaking Workshop

Saturday, March 1 | 2-3:30pm | Maritime Museum of BC | $30

An ocean-inspired fabric printmaking workshop where you’ll carve your own linocut stamp and apply it to fabric, learn about maritime history, and take your carved Lino block home!

✴️🪴 Staghorn Fern Mounting Workshop

Saturday, March 1 | 9:30am | VI Plant Shop | $67

Get your hands dirty and dive into one of my all time favourite plants and craft your own living masterpiece with cedar boards and burlap. No green thumb required!

🥗 Indoor Microgreens & Sprouts

Saturday, March 1 | 1-3pm | Compost Education Centre | $30

Learn how to grow microgreens and sprouts indoors all year round! Plus, get tips on growing healthy vegetable seedlings. Dress for all weather. Don't forget to pre-register!

Outdoor Events

🌳 Welland Work Party - Nursery Renovation

Monday, February 24 | 10am-12pm | Welland Community Orchard | Free

Ready to get your hands dirty? Head to the fruit tree nursery work party & help remove old trees, prep for new ones, with tools, warm drinks, and snacks provided.

🛀🏼 Forest Bathing with Agnes

Monday, February 24 | 1-2:30pm | Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary | $15

A chilled-out stroll through the woods, engaging all your senses. Led by Agnes Kedmenecz, this peaceful experience includes a light snack and tea.

🚶🏾‍♀️ Wander & Wonder (The Past, Present, and Beyond )

Friday, February 28 | 2-3pm | Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary | $10

Stephanie Chong leads a cool chat about the history and future of Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary. Get the scoop on the area, its journey, and what lies ahead. For outdoor enthusiasts and curious minds alike!

🌿 Invasive Species Removal

Saturday, March 1 | 9:45am-1pm | Portage Park | Free

Wanna help clean up Portage Park and meet some cool new people? Rain or shine, it's all about removing invasive plants and having a blast!

Foodie Events

🍷 VINcabulary : Discovering Spain

Thursday, February 27 | 7-8:30pm | Vessel Liquor | $37

Sip yur way through Spain with Janice! Explore the classics, discover hidden gems and go on a wine adventure!

🍫 Chocolate Masterclass - Cacao 101: An Intro to Craft Chocolate

Saturday, March 1 | 1pm | The Chocolate Project | $10

Get a taste of chocolate-making magic! Learn to savor fine chocolate and explore what sets it apart. Dive into a world of decadent flavors and come ready to indulge in some exceptional chocolate bars.

✴️🍽️ The Dish Library Launch

Saturday, March 1 | 12-2pm | In front of Zero Waste Emporium | Free

Victoria Coolkit is launching The Dish Library - a new dish sharing program! Join the fun at the launch party with free food, games, and an info exchange.

Spiritual Events

✴️🛕 Dance Temple Evening Ecstatic

Wednesday, February 26 | 7:30-9pm | Edelweiss Club | Sliding ($20-$40)

A cozy, wholesome evening of conscious dance and community vibes at Edelweiss Club, featuring DJ Andrew Allsgood.

🛀🏼 Sound Bath Meditation

Wednesday, February 26 | 6-7pm | Copper Mountain Center | $25

Chill vibes at Copper Mountain Center: Maggie on Tibetan bowls, Doug on the African Kora. Guided meditation, yoga mats, and brain-balancing vibes await.

✴️🔊 Victoria Sound Healing Journey

Friday, February 28 | 6:30-8:30pm | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific | $60

Imagine being surrounded by calming waves of sound that wash over you, transporting you to a place of deep relaxation and self-discovery. Sound like a dream? It's all part of this immersive sound healing journey guided by Mike and Robyn.

Live Music & Concerts

Monday, February 24th

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