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This Week's Events: June 9th-15th

This Week's Events: June 9th-15th

💡Night Markets, TedX, Pride and more!

Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
June 08, 2025

Hey LampPosters!

We hope you had a fantastic weekend! We’re looking forward to more sun, longer days, and great events.

Have a lovely week :)

-Simon & Jared ❤️

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Community Events

✴️🎤 TEDxVictoria

Tuesday, June 10 | 9:30am-4pm | McPherson Playhouse | $88-$108

TEDxVictoria 2025 showcases speakers who challenge perspectives and inspire change. Prepare for thought-provoking talks, meaningful conversations, and powerful performances.

🌈 Dykes Night at Peacocks

Tuesday, June 10 | 7-10pm | Peacocks Billiards | $10+

Celebrate Pride Month with a variety of Dyke Night events, including board games, movie night, billiards, and karaoke. Connect with the community through fun activities at different venues throughout June.

✴️🧺 Oak Bay Night Market

Wednesday, June 11 | 4-8pm | Oak Bay Village | Free

Oak Bay Village transforms into a European-style street market with local produce, artisan crafts, live entertainment, and special merchant offerings on select summer evenings.

✴️🛝 Pride in the Park

Wednesday, June 11 | 5:30am-8pm | Beckwith Park | Free

Celebrate Pride Month at Saanich's family-friendly festival featuring entertainment, games, activities, and food trucks. This colorful event welcomes all ages to join in the festivities and show their pride.

✴️⚓ Summer at Ship Point

Tuesday + Wednesday, June 10+ 11 | 4-8pm | Ship Point | Free

Check out vendors, live music, food, and our BEER TRUCK!

🐐 Beacon Hill Children's Farm 40th Anniversary

Thursday, June 12 | 10:30am-4pm | Beacon Hill Children's Farm | Suggested Donation

Celebrate 40 years of Beacon Hill Children's Farm with a day of family fun, including scavenger hunts, animal talks, and visits with baby goats. Enjoy activities for all ages and a chance to win farm stickers and t-shirts.

🧘‍♀️ Rest & Resonate: Restorative Yoga ft. Cozy Live Music

Thursday, June 12 | 7-8:30pm | Little Fernwood | $42

Unwind with a soothing blend of restorative yoga, live music, and guided journaling at this dreamy evening retreat. Nourish your body and mind as you flow through gentle poses, listen to calming melodies, and explore your thoughts on paper.

🌽 Esquimalt Farmers Market

Thursday, June 12 | 4:30am-7:30pm | 1200 Esquimalt Road | Free

Discover local flavors and handcrafted goods at the Esquimalt Farmers Market, featuring fresh produce, artisanal crafts, live music, and a playground for kids.

🪲 Wit & Wisdom - Celebrating 250 Years of Jane Austen Day 1

Friday, June 13 | 9am | Multiple Locations | Various Prices

Learn the unique art of beetle wing embroidery in a hands-on workshop, creating Regency-inspired designs to adorn various accessories or garments.

🕺 FernFest

Friday + Saturday, June 13 + 14 | 5-10pm | Fernwood Square | Free

Celebrate 28 years of arts, music, and community at Fernwood's 2-day summer extravaganza featuring live performances, food, artisan markets, kids' activities, and more.

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Performing Arts

🎭 Phillips Comedy Night at the Mint

Wednesday, June 11 | 8-9:30pm | The Mint | $15

Phillips Comedy Night at The Mint brings together the city's funniest comedians for an evening of laughter, food, and drinks every Wednesday.

✴️🍷 DRINKING HABITS - OUTRAGEOUS COMEDY

Wednesday, June 11 | 7:30am-9:30pm | St. Lukes Hall | $21

Chaos ensues at a convent when two nuns' secret winemaking operation is threatened by nosy reporters and a mysterious newcomer. This comedic farce serves up a spirited blend of mistaken identities, rekindled romances, and plenty of spilled wine.

✴️🪶 Dan Duvall Comedy: A Fundraiser for Indigenous Youth Scholarships

Thursday, June 12 | 8pm | Hecklers Bar & Grill | $25

Comedian Dan Duvall, featured on Just For Laughs Vancouver and CBC Gem, performs at Hecklers for a night of laughter and charity.

💃 Dansko Studios

Friday, June 13 | 7-2pm | Royal Theatre | $40.25

Dancers showcase their skills in a variety of styles, from tap and jazz to contemporary and hip hop. Enjoy a dazzling display of both competitive and non-competitive performances.

✴️🤫 Secrets: A Comedy Show

Friday, June 13 | 8pm | The Mint | $20

Comedians bare their souls and spill hilarious secrets in this unique night of confessional stand-up. Expect juicy revelations, weird mishaps, and outrageous stories from top performers.

💭 Dreamweavers by Adonis Critter King

Friday, June 13 | 7-8pm | Metro Studio Theatre | $5+

Experience a captivating new play for young audiences, brought to life through a collaboration between Story Theatre and the BC Black History Awareness Society.

🎵 The Harpoonist

Saturday, June 14 | 7pm | Capital Ballroom | $28

Experience the gritty swamp music and harmonica virtuosity of Harpoonist, the reinvented project of Shawn Hall, as he performs tracks from his new album "Did We Come Here to Dance."

🌬️ Hecklers Presents: Jane Stanton

Saturday, June 14 | 8pm | Hecklers Bar & Grill | $22

Hecklers hosts top comedians from Canada and beyond every Saturday night. Doors open at 6:30pm, with shows starting around 7:30pm.

Sports & Athletic Events

✴️🏃‍♀️ Trail Ready - Backcountry Running and Safety Skills

Tuesday, June 10 | 7-9pm | Arc'teryx | $10

Learn essential trail running skills, from packing ultralight first-aid kits to handling wilderness challenges. This hands-on clinic prepares you for safe backcountry adventures.

🏍️ Bike Night At Rebel Garage

Tuesday, June 10 | 5-8pm | Rebel Garage | Free

A vibrant coffee bar by day, this venue transforms into a lively space for live music, arts, and stand-up comedy at night. Visitors can enjoy quality coffee and treats or join in spontaneous jam sessions with house instruments.

🌀 Free Zumba Classes

Thursday, June 12 | 5-6pm | Cameron Bandshell | Free

Head over to beacon hill park for some movement and zumba!

✴️⚽️ Pacific vs York United - Superheroes Match

Saturday, June 14 | 3pm | Starlight Stadium | $25+

Pacific FC faces York United in the Superheroes Match, celebrating heroes on and off the pitch. Enjoy pre-match superhero posters, a happy hour beer garden, and exciting soccer action.

🏊‍♂️ Saskia Says Beginner Triathlon

Sunday, June 15 | 7am | The Commonwealth Pool | $109

A supportive triathlon for beginners featuring a 500m swim, 20km bike ride, and 4km run. Complete the course at your own pace in a welcoming environment.

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Arts & Creative Events

✴️🎻 West Coast Barn Dances One Year Anniversary Concert

Monday, June 9 | 7-9:30pm | The Coda | $10

Celebrate a year of West Coast Barn Dances with an evening of lively fiddle music, featuring large group sets and smaller ensembles playing Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton, and French-Canadian styles.

🧵 Eco-Stitch Society - June

Tuesday, June 10 | 6-8pm | 2950 Douglas St | $10

The Eco-Stitch Society brings together makers passionate about upcycling and sustainable sewing practices, offering monthly meetings with presentations, discussions, and project sharing for both seasoned seamstresses and beginners.

🎨 Pandora Arts Collective Open House

Tuesday, June 10 | 12-4pm | Little Fernwood | Donation

The Pandora Arts Collective Society brings people together to explore the healing power of creative arts. Join this open community on Tuesdays and Thursdays for artistic expression and personal growth.

🏥 Designing Products that Last

Wednesday, June 11 | 5:30-6:30am | KWENCH | $18-30

Local business leaders share insights on designing long-lasting, sustainable products, exploring how thoughtful choices in design, materials, and supply chains impact product longevity. The panel discusses how brand vision can address and disrupt consumer expectations.

📚 Book Launch: A Room in the Forest

Wednesday, June 11 | 6:30am-8pm | Caffe Fantastico | Free

Join author Heather Ramsay for a reading from her debut novel, a coming-of-age tale set against the backdrop of Haida Gwaii's ancient forests. Discover Lily's journey as she navigates hidden secrets and clashing cultures in this compelling story.

Learning & Workshops

🕯️ Mosaic Glass Tea Light Workshop

Monday, June 9 | 6:30pm | Six Mile Pub | $55

Create a Turkish-style mosaic masterpiece at this Craft Night, choosing between a tea light or solar garden globe. All supplies provided for a fun, creative evening.

🔆 Bachata At Ship Point

Monday, June 9 | 5:30am-7:30pm | Ship Point | Free

Dance some bachata at Ship Point! This hot weather is making us want to move and dance.

✴️👩‍💼 Victoria Resilient Women in Business Networking Event

Wednesday, June 11 | 3pm | Bayview Place | $18

A monthly networking event for ambitious businesswomen to connect, share experiences, and support each other's success, held on the second Wednesday of every month.

✴️🎬 Filmmakers Open Mic

Wednesday, June 11 | 7-9pm | Haus of Owl | $10

Local filmmakers showcase their work at Open Screen, a monthly event where creators share films in progress or completed pieces with a live audience. This intimate gathering celebrates independent cinema and fosters community among film enthusiasts.

🎞️ Longform Improv Jam with Second City's Kevin Matviw

Wednesday, June 11 | 8-9pm | Theatre SKAM | PWYC

Practice longform improv skills in a supportive environment, followed by a performance from GCI's Longform Master Class students.

🤖 AI and Data Privacy: Navigating the New Landscape

Thursday, June 12 | 11:30am-1:30pm | VIATEC | Free

Explore the intersection of AI capabilities and data privacy, examining evolving risks and practical guidance for responsible data handling in AI systems.

✴️💃 Dance City Night

Friday, June 13 | 7:30am-10:30pm | Edelweiss Club | $12

Join a lively West Coast Swing workshop followed by an open dance, perfect for both beginners and experienced dancers. All ages are welcome to this fun-filled evening of music and movement.

🔮 Connection At The Castle - With Certified Spiritual Medium Sheila Smedley

Friday, June 13 | 5-6:30pm | 1050 Joan Crescent | $52

Discover the mysteries of mediumship and learn how psychics communicate with the spirit world. This event offers a glimpse into the fascinating practice of connecting with souls beyond the veil.

Foodie Events

✴️🍖 Schnitzel Night

Wednesday, June 11 | 5:30am-8:30pm | Edelweiss Club | $25+

Enjoy a traditional German dinner featuring schnitzel or bratwurst, followed by performances from the Edelweiss dancers and singer Rika Ruebsaat at this Victoria Edelweiss Club event.

🍽️ Perogy Pinching Party

Friday, June 13 | 4-7pm | The Ukrainian Canadian Cultural Society of Vancouver Island | Free

Help form some perogys with the people in the Ukrainian cultural society!

✴️🌈 Queer Community Dinner

Saturday, June 14 | 5:30pm | Oaklands Community Centre | $5-$20

Enjoy a delicious meal prepared by Chef Hailey and volunteers at the monthly Queer Community Dinner, held on the second Saturday at Oaklands Community Centre. Indoor and outdoor seating available for this inclusive gathering.

🍹 Daddy's Patio Launch Party!

Sunday, June 15 | 12-6PM | Rabbit Rabbit | $15

Sip on summer cocktails and sangria while enjoying a special snack menu at our patio opening celebration, featuring new art and groovy tunes.

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