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This Week's Events: September 1st-7th

This Week's Events: September 1st-7th

💡Giant Picnics, Trail Races, and Talent Shows!

Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
August 31, 2025

Hey LampPosters!

September?! Already!?

I guess time flies when you’re attending events and hangin’ with friends!

Enjoy the long weekend!

-Simon & Jared ❤️

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MARKETS, PARADES, FESTIVALS AND OTHER AWESOME STUFF

Community Events

🌽 Gorge Farmers Market

Monday, September 1 | 3pm-7pm | Gorge Park | Free

Shop local produce and enjoy live music at the scenic Gorge Farmers Market, held Monday evenings in Esquimalt Gorge Park with views of the waterway.

✴️🎉 Empress Ave Block Party

Monday, September 1 | 4pm-8pm | Empress Ave Block | Free

Enjoy live music, food trucks, and neighborhood fun at the Empress Ave Block Party, featuring performances by local bands and activities like henna, lawn games, and ice cream.

🍖 Labour Day Picnic

Monday, September 1 | 11am-2pm | Memorial Park | Free

Celebrate labour history at the Victoria Labour Council's Labour Day Picnic in Memorial Park. Enjoy food, music, and community spirit at this annual gathering.

✴️🎡 Saanich Fair

Monday, September 1 | 9am-4pm | Saanich Fairgrounds | $11+

Experience a beloved local tradition at the Saanich Fair, featuring a bustling midway, livestock shows, and a kid-friendly Tiny Town with rides, games, and entertainment.

🌯 Greek Fest

Monday, September 1 | 12-8:30 | Commonwealth Place | Free

Experience the vibrant flavors and rhythms of Greece at GreekFest, featuring authentic cuisine, traditional dances, and cultural performances.

✴️🍻 LampPost Beer Bus at Ship Point

Tuesday, September 2 | 4pm-8pm | Ship Point | Free

Enjoy live music, tasty bites, and cold beers at the laid-back Ship Point hangout. This casual gathering offers a perfect spot to unwind and socialize.

🧺 Market Square Farmer’s Markets

Friday, September 5 | 4pm-8pm | Market Square | Free

Experience a vibrant Farmer's Market featuring local produce, artisanal goods, and a friendly community atmosphere. Held on select Fridays throughout summer, this market offers fresh finds and a taste of local flavor.

BALLET, COMEDY, THEATRE AND MORE!

Performing Arts

🤣 Phillips Comedy Night at the Mint

Wednesday, September 3 | 8-9:30pm | The Mint | $15

Phillips Comedy Night brings together top local comedians for an evening of laughs and delicious Himalayan cuisine at The Mint. Enjoy a hilarious midweek break with fresh acts each Wednesday.

🎬 Social Impact Movie Club: Join or Die

Thursday, September 4 | 6pm | theDock - Centre for Social Impact | Donation

Explore the impact of social connection on America's health in this thought-provoking documentary screening. Discover how community bonds shape our national well-being.

👩‍🎤 Talent Show Social at The Roxy

Thursday, September 4 | 7pm | The Roxy | $5

Local performers take the stage at The Roxy Theatre's Talent Show Social, showcasing a variety of acts from music to magic. Enjoy an evening of entertainment and community spirit.

📝 Story Circle Open Mic

Thursday, September 4 | 6:30pm | Caffe Fantastico | $5-$15

Experience the magic of storytelling at Story Circle, an open mic night held monthly at Caffe Fantastico where you can share your tales or listen to others.

📚 Writers' Open Mic

Thursday, September 4 | 6-8:30pm | Gigi's Cafe | Free

Local writers share their original poetry, fiction, and non-fiction at this open mic event. Enjoy readings while sipping on drinks and savoring sandwiches, soup, and baked goods.

✴️💥 OK, DOPE Game Show!

Friday, September 5 | 8pm | The Mint Restaurant | $15

Comedians battle it out in an improv-meets-game-show format, testing their quick-thinking skills through various challenges and prompts. Only one will emerge victorious in this high-energy comedic showdown.

GET YA’ BODY MOVIN’

Sports & Athletic Events

✴️🚴‍♂️ Handlebars Victoria Ride

Monday, September 1 | 2pm | Deadmans Junction/Trestle | Free

Pedal to Matticks Farm for a beer and beach break, then cruise back on the Lochside Trail for a sunny afternoon ride.

💪 Hyrox Group Training

Tuesday, September 2 | 6:30pm | TFA Fitness | $25

High-energy functional fitness class focusing on HYROX-style training to boost strength and endurance. Suitable for beginners and experienced athletes alike.

🧘‍♀️ Acro Yoga Beginner & Intermediate Classes

Thursday, September 4 | 7:10pm | Island Circus Space | $15

Experience the unique blend of yoga and acrobatics in Acro Yoga, where partners balance and flow together, building strength, flexibility, and trust.

🌲 Tall Tree 10K

Sunday, September 7 | 10am | Elk/Beaver Lake Filter Beds | $35+

Run through majestic forests and along serene lakeside trails in the Tall Tree 10K at Elk Lake!! This flat and scenic route offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and potential for a trail time trial!

SEWING, PAINTING, WRITING, AND OTHER ART

Arts & Creative Events

🧶 Craft & Connect

Thursday, September 4 | 3pm | Luther Court Society | Free

Bring your craft project or try something new at our weekly community craft group. Connect with fellow crafters in a relaxed, creative atmosphere.

🚀 Build Night

Thursday, September 4 | 5:30pm-8:30pm | BC Hobbies | Free

Model enthusiasts gather to build kits and miniatures at this free, twice-monthly event for hobbyists of all ages.

✴️🌿 Botanical Zine Making

Saturday, September 6 | 10am-12pm | Compost Education Centre | $0-$30

Explore the intersection of zine-making and botanical illustration in this hands-on workshop. Craft your own nature-inspired zine using various artistic techniques while connecting with fellow plant enthusiasts.

🎨 Free Gallery Days at the AGGV

Saturday, September 6 | 10am-5pm | Art Gallery of Greater Victoria | Free

Explore diverse artworks and exhibitions for free at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria on the first Saturday of each month and every Thursday evening.

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KEEP YOUR MIND FRESH

Learning & Workshops

✴️💃 Free Outdoor Intro Dance Class

Monday, September 1 | 5:30pm-7:30pm | Ship Point | Free

Learn salsa moves and socialize at this free outdoor dance class, part of a summer series featuring rotating dance styles each month.

🎭 Improv 201: Character and Story with Claire Pollock

Tuesday, September 2 | 6pm-9pm | Theatre SKAM | $215-$295 for 4 Sessions

Explore character development and storytelling in this improv class led by Claire Pollock. Perfect for students ready to take their improvisational skills to the next level.

🎭 Improv 101: Improv Foundations

Thursday, September 4 | 6pm-9pm | Theatre SKAM | $215-$295 for 4 Sessions

Discover the basics of improv comedy with veteran performer Claire Pollock in this beginner-friendly course, featuring hilarious games and exercises to boost your skills and confidence.

✴️🍄 Common Fall Mushrooms and their Lookalikes

Thursday, September 4 | 6:30pm | Pacific Forestry Centre | Free

Learn to identify common edible mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest and distinguish them from poisonous lookalikes in this informative presentation.

🥁 Free Drumming Workshop

Friday, September 5 | 7pm | Fairfield Community Place | Free

Join a free, beginner-friendly drumming workshop where you'll learn easy rhythms and experience the power of communal percussion.

SLOW FOLKY VIBES, HUGE ELECTRONIC SHOWS & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN

Live Music & Concerts

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Friday, September 5

Saturday, September 6

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