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This Week's Events: November 25 - December 1st
💡Satellite series, speed dating, foodie events, and more!
Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
November 24, 2024
Hey LampPosters! If anyone knows where the heck November ran off to so quick, let us know. As always, we’ve got all this week’s events in one spot - be sure to check in on the weekend events planner issue (drops Thursday nights at 7!) for even more.
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Featured
🛰️ SKAM Satellite Studio 🛰️
Need plans this weekend? Look no further than the SKAM Satellite Studio!
The SKAM Satellite Series is back from November 28 to December 8, featuring Middle Child by SNAFU Society of Unexpected Spectacles and iuvenis Productions’ The Law Of Gravity.
Showtimes: Thurs & Fri @ 7 pm | Sat @ 2 pm, 4 pm, 7 pm | Sun @ 2 pm, 4 pm.
Looking to keep your evening going after the show? Join us for karaoke on Thursday night! On Saturday, Garden City Improv’s Theatresports showcases Victoria's best improvisers in an improv comedy showdown. Doors open at 8:15 pm for both events.
Community Events
Thursday, November 28 | 12-6pm | Student Union Building (UVic) | Free
Co-hosted by UVic & United Way, the Artisan Market will have handmade crafts from local and student artists and is totally open to the wider community!
Thursday, November 28 | 11am-5pm | Esquimalt Rec Centre | By donation
The Esquimalt Farmers Market is moving indoors for the rest of the year! 90+ makers, bakers, growers, and food trucks, with live music to make the whole thing extra cozy.
Friday, November 29 | 4-8pm | Bilston Creek Farm | $5
Running Friday through Sunday every weekend until Dec. 15th, the Yuletide Markets are some of the biggest holiday markets Victoria has to offer, set in the super cozy atmosphere of Bilston Creek Farm! Food truck, tons of treat vendors, live music (on the 9th, Dec. 7th, and Dec. 14th), plus tons of locally made crafts!
✴️ 💋 Speed Dating Event
Friday, November 29 | 7-9pm | Serious Coffee Esquimalt | $48
For ages 30-50, join a relaxed atmosphere to mix n' mingle with new people, make friends, and perhaps even spark something more! To register email: [email protected]
Friday, November 29 | 10am-5pm | Gorge Park Pavilion | $5-$11
A cozy market set in the Japanese Gardens of Gorge Park Pavilion, this market will have any art, craft, accessory, or tasty treat you can dream up. Coffee, baked goods, and ice cream will be on hand to fuel your shopping. Plus, you can purchase tickets for early access sip & shop!
Friday, November 29 | 6-11:30pm | Butchart Gardens | $142
Amazing food, a bar, dancing - all set within the beautiful Butchart Gardens among the iconic Butchart Christmas lights display. Buffet dinner from Blue Poppy Restaurant with live music from the Chris Millington Trio, followed by carollers to spread the holiday vibes!
Friday, November 29 | 11am-5pm | 2521 Government St. | Free
Head down to the Baggins pop-up shop for great deals on their huge selection of shoes, plus exclusive tote bags for sale!
Friday, November 29 | 6:30-8:30pm | Vertigo (SUB, UVic) | Free
Celebrate the first ever edition of Marrow (a new zine from the UVic community) in style! Live music, snacks, vendors, and local groups, all gathered together to talk about food sovereignty!
Friday, November 29 | 10am-4pm | ArtSea Gallery | Free
Open until December 5th, check out the work of eleven artists from the Potters Guild (you know they're good if they're in a guild!) and browse unique & functional pieces for gifts for your loved one (or yourself!)
Friday, November 29 | 6-9pm | Church of Truth | $41
A new & unique way to connect! Put on your blindfold and get guided through various activities, including cacao, dancing, guided conversations, somatic exercises, and more dancing! At the end of the night, the blindfolds are removed and a lil' matching game takes place. Who knows, you might just meet someone special!
Friday, November 29 | 10am-7pm | Crystal Garden | $11-$27
Running all weekend at the Crystal Garden! Jewlery, unique crafts and food items, locally-made bath/body products, plus tons more! If you're going, consider the VIP tickets for front of the line access, a tote bag, and a free gift + exclusive offers!
Friday, November 29 | 4-8pm | Moka House | Free
Moka House's Annual craft market, with tons of artists, carols, hot chocolate, and winter gear/food item collecting for a Giving Tree!
Saturday, November 30 | 5pm | Government St. | Free
You know it's officially the holiday season when you see the Santa Claus Parade downtown! Starting at Government x Belleville and moving north along Government St., the parade includes lit up buses, sleighs, and Santa pictures afterwards!
Saturday, November 30 | 10am-3pm | Quadra Village Community Centre | $2
A youth-initiated holiday market! All proveeds go towards the CREW pre-employment and lifeskills program... Support a good cause and get your holiday shopping done!
Saturday, November 30 | 10am-3pm | St. Matthias Church Hall | Free
This market has Tamales!!! We will be in attendance purely to gorge on tamales, but rumours abound that there's also a ton of awesome artists with locally made goods like pottery, teas, art, jewellery, and other awesome holiday gifts!
Saturday, November 30 | 7:30-9:30pm | 1609 Blanshard St #2 | $21
Prom night for adults to raise awareness on human trafficking! Put on your best bowtie or frilly dress, then enjoy live music, improv & comedy, plus swing dancing!
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Performing Arts
Wednesday, November 27 | 8-10pm | Theatre Inconnu | $14
The first day of new play exploring themes related to self-acceptance, exploring multiple interconnected stories - from a university professor's failing marriage to Joseph Stalin's daughter. Running until December 14th.
✴️ 🧠 Middle Child | SNAFU
Thursday, November 28 | 7pm | SKAM Satellite Studio | $15
A multidisciplinary romp through a middle child's brain as they seek to claim the spotlight (at last). Workshop clown show by Kathleen Greenfield - lots of showing for this one, so check the link for date & time options!
👧🏽 Antigone
Thursday, November 28 | 7:30pm | CCPA Performance Hall | $25-$30
Running from the 28th to December 1st, Antigone is a play about the actions of a young girl standing up against tyranny.
Thursday, November 28 | 7:30pm | Metro Studio Theatre | $25
The last rats in Alberta face up against a world that hates them. In this story, a curmudgeonly street rats meets an escaped lab rat, and together they start the Rat Academy to train in the ways of the rodent. This is a physical comedy that has been touring across Canada with multiple sell-out shows!
✴️ 🚀 The Law of Gravity
Friday, November 29 | 7pm | SKAM Satellite Studio | $15
A story about hardship, making friends, and the possibilities of freedom. There's several showings, so check the link for dates & times!
Friday, November 29 | 1pm & 7pm | Royal Theatre | $49+
Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s acclaimed Nutcracker returns to Victoria! Featuring a hockey game, Mounties, polar bears, reindeer, and a battle on Parliament Hill. It's winter classics with a Canadian twist!
Friday, November 29 | 2 & 7:30pm | McPherson Playhouse | $66
In this thriller-musical, an exiled barber, Sweeney Todd returns to 19th-century London seeking vengeance. Partnering with Mrs. Lovett, he transforms her failing pie shop by adding a sinister ingredient to her pies, drawing eager crowds and unleashing a wave of bloodshed.
Saturday, November 30 | 7-10:30pm | Sports View Bar (Oak Bay Rec) | $15
Festive standup comedy from Kirsten Van Ritzen and her comedy class! Enjoy some drinks and get a good ab workout in - this show typically sells out so hop on your tickets fast!
Saturday, November 30 | 7-8:30pm | Caffe Fantastico | $17
An all-ages drag cabaret hosted by Aria Okay to help keep those winter blues at bay!
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Sports & Athletic Events
✴️ 🧗🏽♀️ GOATS Boulder Meetup
Tuesday, November 26 | 7-9pm | Langford Boulderhouse | $13
A climbing meetup for the queer community at Langford Boulderhouse!
Friday, November 29 | 7pm | Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena | $21+
The Royals return home after a long road-game stretch for a huge matchup against Seattle! The Royals have been killing it this year, so don't miss your chance to catch a home game while you can!
Friday, November 29 | 7pm | Centennial Stadium | $8
Watch our Vikes Rugby team take down the team from Castaway!
Saturday, November 30 | 8am | UVic Ring Rd | Free
Join a local run club as they fundraise for Movember! The crew will be running one lap of the ring for every $20 raised, so roll up & run or donate (or both!).
🏒 Victoria Royals vs. Seattle → Round 2!
Saturday, November 30 | 6pm | Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena | $21+
Part two of back-to-back games against the Seattle Thunderbirds (how they gonna steal our UVic team name like that?). The Royals have been killing it this year, so don't miss your chance to catch a home game while you can!
Saturday, November 30 | 1pm | Mount Doug | By donation
The Hands for Humanity & UVic Run Club join forces to raise awareness for the UXO (unexploded bombs) crisis in Southeast Asia. Choose from a 5k Fun Run or a 10k endurance competition, then enjoy a tasty BBQ with prizes for the winners afterwards! Dress code is blue, red, and white.
Sunday, December 1 | 10am | Centennial Stadium | By donation
Dress up in your best elf or holiday gear and get ready to run! Choose between the 1 Mile Fun Run or put together a team for the 4x400m Relay! Proceeds go towards the Vikes XC and Track Team.
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Arts & Creative Events
Monday, November 25 | 1:30pm | Edelweiss Club | Free
Sing in German and enjoy some Kaffee & Kuchen afterwards!
Thursday, November 28 | 6-8pm | Spencer Middle School (Langford) | $46
Up your painting game while contributing to the Spencer Middle School! A social evening with food, drinks, and step-by-step acrylic painting instructions from a pro! Plus, you get to take your masterpiece home!
Saturday, November 30 | 10am-5pm | Art Gallery of Victoria | $15
The opening day of a new exhibition of Kintsugi pieces - ceramics beautifully restored with gold and lacquer by artist Naoko Fukumaru! This is a seriously cool traditional art, so it's worth seeing how it can look in the hands of a master!
Saturday, November 30 | 1-4:30pm | Victoria Truth Centre | $60
With the days getting darker, it's easy to start feeling those winter blues. Join up for a conscious connected breathwork session to clear some space within your mind & body, reflect, and embark on a sound healing journey.
Learning & Workshops
Monday, November 25 | 7-9:30pm | Baumann Centre | $10-$40
Walk in the shoes of someone who has experienced homelessness. A learning opportunity to build empathy, see what you can do to make a difference, and listen to emotional storytellers sharing their experiences with homelessness. Listen, learn, and engage while supporting local initiatives aiding the houseless community.
Monday, November 25 | 9am | Shambhala Meditation Centre | $15-$225
Drop in for a morning-only meditation session or join for the full day (or week) with walking meditation, lunch, more meditation, tea, and then even more meditation! Plus, bring home materials to study & improve your inner peace.
👨🏼🤝👨🏾 Men's Mental Health Keynote
Monday, November 25 | 6-7:45pm | UVic (ECS 124) | Free
A safe event with the Men's Circle at UVic to get men together for vulnerable conversations and learning about fostering healthier relationships.Why men get disconnected from themselves and others, and how to reconnect with Dr. Brendan Kwiatkowski of re: masculine. Free food!
👩🏽⚖️ KWENCH TALK: Privacy Law
Tuesday, November 26 | 12-1pm | KWENCH | By Donation
Learn How to Protect Your Business and Comply with Privacy Regulations
Wednesday, November 27 | 7-9pm | Wentworth Villa | $30
Celebrate the elgacy of one of Canada (and Vancouver Island's) most iconic architects! Featuring a keynote speaker, panel discussion on urban planning & architecture projects, and a photographic display of Erickson's work!
Wednesday, November 27 | 11:30am-2pm | VIATEC | $40
Networking and lunch for growth-oriented individuals, with frameworks for overcoming barriers, leadership lessons, and actionable tips for accelerating your personal and professional growth!
Thursday, November 28 | 5:45-7:00pm | Bespoke Blossoms | $172
A fun, seasonally themed workshop! Create your own holiday container arrangement for outdoor spaces with expert tips, plus you'll get to bring your creation home to add some festive vibes!
Thursday, November 28 | 5-7pm | Synergy Foundation | Free
An opportunity for business leaders and community members to impact, learn about how small businesses can make a difference in creating sustainable solutions, and get some tasty nibbles & drinks!
Thursday, November 28 | 5-8pm | University Club of Victoria | $12
A chance for professionals in the environment industry to network, learn about the new Sustainable Blue Economy Professional accreditation, and enjoy some food! A great stop for environmentalists looking to take the next step in their career.
Thursday, November 28 | 6:30pm | Patagonia Victoria | Free
A film screening of Paragonia's new film, a mock anthropological view of humanity's consumption and crap products. A satirical and brutally honest film followed by a workshop on gear repair and waste reduction. Drink sales go towards a local charity!
Saturday, November 30 | 1-3pm | Compost Education Centre | $5-$35
Learn how to make your own vegan, GF kimchi at this workshop. For those not familiar, this is a tangy, somewhat sour Korean veggie dish that will level up your entire cooking game and pares well with most foods. Materials provided and attendees take home their own kimchi!
Saturday, November 30 | 1-3pm | Compost Education Centre | $40
The holidays are officially approaching... Get ready to decorate with your own homemade wreath (don't settle for the store-bought when you can do it yourself!). Combine invasive species removal with festivity to make your own wreath to show off during your holiday visits.
Student Section
Monday, November 25 | 6-9pm | Whistle Buoy Brewing | $5
For students that need a break from class, join Found Off the Grid x UVic Climbing Club for brews, beats, and good times with a Lumberjacks and Lifeguards theme!
✴️ 🐕 Puppy Playtime
Tuesday, November 26 | 11:30am-1pm | UVic SUB | Free
It's that time of the year where things are pretty overwhelming for students... UVSS has you covered. Come play with some adorable puppies and let the stresses of upcoming exam time wash away.
Tuesday, November 26 | 5pm | UVic MacLaurin (D016) | Free
Welcome to all plant lovers! Pot decorating and planting for your green babies with the UVic Horticulture Club!
Friday, November 29 | 11am-3pm | GEM Centre (UVic - SUB B107) | Free
Learn about zine making & zine culture led by a GEM librarian! No experience or artistic skills necessarily.
Sunday, December 1 | 12-6pm | Visual Arts Building (UVic) | Free
The BFA Grad Class from UVic puts on a holiday market complete with 35+ vendors, their own unique merch, and a holiday photobooth!
Live Music & Concerts
Monday, November 25th
▶️ An Evening with Corb Lund | Country | 9:30 doors / 10:15pm | Capital Ballroom | $40 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Norm Smith | Rock / Ballads / Acoustic | 5-8pm | The Loft Pub | Voluntary cover | Tickets & Info
Tuesday, November 26th
▶️ Just the 2 of Us ft. Joelle Rabu / Buwa | Pop / R&B / Afrobeats | 7:30pm | Mary Winspear Centre | $46 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Dave Harris & Friends | Blues | 5-8pm | The Loft Pub | Voluntary cover | Tickets & Info
✴️ ▶️ Reggaefied | Reggae | 7-10:30pm | The Mint | $28 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Tuesday Night Jazz | Jazz | 7-8:30pm | James Bay United Church | By donation | Tickets & Info
Wednesday, November 27th
▶️ UJAM Club Night "What's the story?" | Various Open Mic | 7:00-9:00pm | Hermann's Jazz Club | $25 Door only! | Tickets & Info
▶️ UVic Jazz & Creative: Lost in Space and Time Music Ensemble | Jazz | 8pm | Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, UVic | By donation | Tickets & Info
▶️ Notes of Joy - The Sounds of Christmas | Traditional Christmas Tunes | 12-1pm | St. Mary's Church | By donation | Tickets & Info
Thursday, November 28th
▶️ David Gogo and Band | Blues / Rock | 7:00-9:00pm | Hermann's Jazz Club | $25 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Rhythm Train | Blues / Rock / R&B | 6-9pm | The Loft Pub | Voluntary cover | Tickets & Info
✴️ ▶️ Throwdown Thursday Vol. 6 ft. EVIL! / Low Boys / Oddsum | Hard Rock / Punk | 8-11:30pm | The Duke | $12 | Tickets & Info
▶️ David Gogo Group | Classic Rock | 7pm | Hermann's Jazz Club | $25 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Lamento - Iestyn Davies & Fretwork | Classical | 7:30-9:30pm | St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church | $35 | Tickets & Info
Friday, November 29th
▶️ Heather Ferguson | Singing Jazz | 7:00-9:00pm | Hermann's Jazz Club | $30 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Welcome the Season with Checo & the Sweet Soul Choir | Choir | 7:30pm | North Douglas Church | $25 | Tickets & Info
▶️ UVIC Symphony Orchestra: From Darkness to Light | Classical / Piano | 8pm | The Farquhar at UVic | $15-$28 | Tickets & Info
✴️ ▶️ Rumpus ft. Return of the Jaded / Kimbz / Milf Maid | Electronic | 10pm | Upstairs | $20-$37 | Tickets & Info
▶️ fivefootnine | Indie Rock | 7pm | Bangers Burger Club | Free | Tickets & Info
▶️ Caught in the Act | Contemporary / Classics | 7-10pm | The Loft Pub | Voluntary cover | Tickets & Info
✴️ ▶️ Distortion Fest | Rock / Punk | 8-11:30pm | Phoenix Bar & Gril | $13 | Tickets & Info
✴️ ▶️ Y2K Club Night - But Make It Queer | Pop | 9:30pm-2am | Capital Ballroom | $20-$23 | Tickets & Info
✴️ ▶️ Resonance Collective x Dolly Disco: Aquarian | Electronic | 11pm-4am | The Nook | $30-$35 | Tickets & Info
▶️ The Devine Dungeon ft. Sharon / Nuh-Uh / $NIFFY / Hopefully Both | Rock | 5-10pm | The Devine Dungeon | By donation | Tickets & Info
Saturday, November 30th
▶️ Sue Decker Band | Roots & Blues | 7:00pm | Ruby's Barn | By Donation | Tickets & Info
▶️ Pablo Cardenas Presents “Aquarela Do Brazil” | Latin Jazz | 7:00-9:00pm | Hermann's Jazz Club | $35 | Tickets & Info
✴️ ▶️ Co[Lab] ft. supertask | Bass | 9:30pm | Capital Ballroom | $25-$35 | Tickets & Info
▶️ The Legacy of Lightfoot | Folk | 7:30pm | St. Andrew's Prebyterian Church | $39 | Tickets & Info
▶️ UVic Winter Choral Concert: Winter Celebration | Choir | 3pm | Christ Church Cathedral | By donation | Tickets & Info
▶️ Short n' Sweet: Sabrina Carpenter Dance Party | Pop | 10pm | Wicket Hall | $17 | Tickets & Info
✴️ ▶️ Silverware | Indie | 7pm | Bangers Burger Club | Free | Tickets & Info
✴️ ▶️ Demographix | Classic Rock | 7-10pm | The Loft Pub | Voluntary cover | Tickets & Info
▶️ Basement Sessions ft. Kenny Larkin | Techno | 8pm-2am | Downbeat Event Centre | $33 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Victorian Christmas Carols by Gilbert & Sullivan Singers | Christmas Carols | 2:30-4:30pm | St. Mary Church | $23 | Tickets & Info
✴️ ▶️ Emo Night | Emo / Punk / Metal | 10pm | Lucky Bar | $11 | Tickets & Info
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