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💡Girlies Cohort, DJ workshop, and Flow Yoga
Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
January 15, 2026
Hey LampPosters! Amazing weekend ahead of us, try something new.
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FEATURED
Girlie’s Cohort: Dance Edition
We’re bringing it back!
Join 10 other women with four classes: Heals, trapeze, Burlesque and Pole dancing. Unlock your full potential from January 17th to March 1st. Few spots left!
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MARKETS, PARADES, FESTIVALS AND OTHER AWESOME STUFF
Community Events
Friday, January 16, 2026 | 10am | Sidney Museum, 2423 Beacon Ave, Lower Level | By Donation | Sidney Museum and Archives
LEGO® enthusiasts have been visiting the Sidney Museum for twenty years to connect over their shared passion for this remarkable product.
This event has multiple dates/times! Check the link to find them all
Friday, January 16, 2026 | 5:30-7pm | 1205 Blanshard St, Victoria, BC | Free
A relaxed gathering for fiber arts enthusiasts to chat, share projects, and enjoy the company of fellow crafters. Drop by anytime—no agenda, no RSVP required.
Friday, January 16, 2026 | 7pm | The Rebel Garage | $13
Two fresh bands are making their Victoria debut with high-energy sets that'll have you moving all night—perfect for music lovers looking to discover new sounds and vibe with the local scene
Friday, January 16, 2026 | 7:30pm | Fernwood Community Centre | $11
A high-energy benefit concert featuring Earth Freaks, Sharon, and DJ Nitro where you can dance the night away while supporting 149 orphaned children who've fled conflict in the DRC. All ages can join the party, with 100% of proceeds going directly to help.
🧘Flow
Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 10am | 355 - 1627 Fort Street, Victoria, BC | $22 + GST | Heart Work Therapy and Yoga
Flow is a mindful vinyasa practice that builds strength while helping you tune into how movement feels in your body. Therapeutic cues support emotional balance and nervous system regulation, so you leave feeling steady, clear, and connected.
Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 11am-1pm | Cadboro Bay | Free
Volunteer with Victoria's local chapter at UVic for hands-on beach cleanups at various west coast locations throughout the year—a perfect way to protect the environment while meeting like-minded people.
This event has multiple dates/times! Check the link to find them all
Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 6:45pm | Les Passmore | $12
The Victoria Ballroom Dance Society kicks off 2026 with a black and white themed night featuring a Tango workshop with Victor Golubkov, followed by ballroom and Latin dancing. Dress sleek, learn passionate Tango steps, and dance the night away.
Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 6:45-9pm | United Commons | $17.31
A playful matchmaking event where you can present your single friends to an audience of dykes, with the best pitch winning a prize—or just come to watch and enter the raffle for a free coffee date.
Sunday, January 18, 2026 | 11am | 4001 Hollydene Pl, Victoria, BC V8N 3Z8 | Free | Victoria Polar Dippers
Take a refreshing dip in cold water with fellow brave souls every Sunday morning. A simple tradition that brings people together through shared experience
This event has multiple dates/times! Check the link to find them all
Sunday, January 18, 2026 | 12:30-2pm | Vic West Commmunity center | Free
Join a community bike ride with 5km and 10km route options, followed by hot drinks and short films at the community centre. Non-riders welcome to drop in for the film screening afterward.
Sunday, January 18, 2026 | 6pm | The Fernwood Inn
1302 Gladstone Ave, Victoria | $32
Stages Dance Company hosts Music Bingo with great tunes, fun prizes, and a full food and drink menu to support local dancers.
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Free marketing mixer Jan 30th
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BALLET, COMEDY, THEATRE AND MORE!
Performing Arts
Friday, January 16, 2026 | 7:30pm-10pm | McPherson Playhouse | From $34 | Dance Victoria
Eight powerful dancers explore resilience and connection in this double bill featuring new works by Fernando Hernando Magadan and Chrystal Dance Prize winner Alexis Fletcher. UNIVERSUS questions how humanity adapts and finds purpose on our chaotic, changing planet.
Friday, January 16, 2026 | 8pm | Junction Orchard & Cidery | $20
Stand-up comedy night at Junction Cidery featuring five talented comics, including Syd Bosel from CBC's The Debaters and 2025 Yuk Off winner. Pizza from Bicycle Pizza and craft cider while you catch the show.
Friday, January 16, 2026 | 8pm | The Mint | $25+
Catch Vancouver Island's top female comedians live at The Mint for an evening of stand-up that promises big laughs and a chance to score prizes from Foxy Box.
Friday, January 16, 2026 | 8:30-9:45pm | Theatre SKAM (849 Fort Street) | $25 | Garden City Improv
Join pro improvisers from Vancouver's Improv Centre, Montreal Sketch Fest, and The Second City for a night of top-tier comedy that'll have you laughing all evening. This show features Claire Pollock, Andrew Gardner, and Kevin Matviw delivering fast-paced, spontaneous humor you won't want to miss.
Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 7+10pm | Hecklers Bar | $22
Every Saturday, catch top comics from across Canada and beyond performing at Hecklers. Shows run early (doors 5:30pm) and late (doors 9pm) for maximum laughs.
This event has multiple dates/times! Check the link to find them all
Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 7:30pm | Royal Theater | $61+
Canada's biggest comedy tour hits 70 cities this winter with world-class stand-up performers. Catch them live on stage or watch their new series on Chek TV and YouTube starting October 10th.
Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 1pm-3pm | Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre | Price varies | Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
Watch massive monster trucks like Rockstar, Reverse Racer, and Mixed Up compete in crushing races, wheelie contests, and freestyle action, plus high-flying motocross stunts and mini monsters.
This event has multiple dates/times! Check the link to find them all
Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 8:30-9:45pm | Theatre SKAM (849 Fort Street) | $25 | Garden City Improv
Harold Night brings long-form improv to the Theatre SKAM stage, where improvised characters and interwoven stories unfold from a single audience suggestion. Watch talented performers create hilarious, spontaneous storytelling magic right before your eyes.
GET YA BODY MOVIN’
Sports & Athletic
Friday, January 16, 2026 | 12pm | 355 - 1627 Fort Street, Victoria, BC | $22+GST | Heart Work Therapy and Yoga
Flow into Still combines an energizing, creative flow (yang energy) with grounding yin shapes, guiding you from activation into deep rest.
Friday, January 16, 2026 | 1:30-2:30pm | 380 Cook Street | $8 Members, $16 Non-Members | CookStreetVillageActivityCentre
Gentle, fluid movement exercises designed to soften shoulders, open hips, and relax the back through accessible standing and reclined poses. Perfect for beginners looking to leave feeling light and refreshed.
🧘Flow
Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 10am | 355 - 1627 Fort Street, Victoria, BC | $22 | Heart Work Therapy and Yoga
Flow is a mindful vinyasa practice that builds strength while helping you tune into how movement feels in your body. Therapeutic cues support emotional balance and nervous system regulation, so you leave feeling steady, clear, and connected.
SEWING, PAINTING, WRITING, AND OTHER ART
Arts & Creative
Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 6:45pm | Les Passmore | $12
The Victoria Ballroom Dance Society kicks off 2026 with a black and white themed night featuring a Tango workshop with Victor Golubkov, followed by ballroom and Latin dancing. Dress sleek, learn passionate Tango steps, and dance the night away.
Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 10am-1pm | Deep Cove Elementary School (Gym Entrance) | Free
Local volunteers help North Saanich residents fix broken household items like lamps, small appliances, clothes, bikes, furniture and toys for free. The collaborative repair sessions let experienced "Fixers" share their skills while keeping usable items out of landfills.
This event has multiple dates/times! Check the link to find them all
Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 3-5pm | Zameen Art House | $35
Learn essential watercolor techniques like wet-on-wet, layering, and color blending, then paint your own tree using your new skills. All materials provided—just bring your creativity.
Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 11am-1pm | Art Gallery of Greater Victoria | Free
Exhibiting artists Simranpreet Anand and Conner Singh VanderBeek are joined by cultural leader Am Johal, Executive Artistic Director of the Indian Summer Festival, Vancouver, and exhibition curator Sajdeep Soomal for a conversation about a crack in the mirror.
Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 7-10pm | Zameen Art House | $12
A rare screening of Nasser Taghvaei's 1972 Iranian New Wave classic about society, family, and quiet tension, followed by a talk with actress and filmmaker Marzieh Vafamehr exploring the film's lasting relevance.
Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 1-3pm | Munro's Books, 1108 Government St, Victoria, BC | Free | Munro's Books
Get an in-person oracle reading at Munro's Books with Mara Branscombe, who'll be using her newly released Divine Matrix Oracle Deck. The yoga teacher, writer, and spirit coach specializes in mindfulness and earth-based rituals.
Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 2-3pm | 1490 Fairfield Road | $7.50 | RossBayVilla
Step into an authentically restored 1860s Victorian home where volunteer guides lead you through period rooms and share stories of the Roscoe family who lived there, then browse vintage treasures in the outdoor garden gift shop.
This event has multiple dates/times! Check the link to find them all
Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 2pm-3:30pm | The Maritime Museum of British Columbia | $29.99 + GST | The Maritime Museum of B.C.
Create stunning jewelry from locally sourced sea glass in this hands-on workshop at the Maritime Museum of BC. No experience needed—you'll design and take home your own unique wearable piece while learning about sea glass history.
This event has multiple dates/times! Check the link to find them all
KEEP YOUR MIND FRESH
Learning & Workshops
Friday, January 16, 2026 | 8am | Multiple locations across Greater Victoria | Free | Destination Greater Victoria
Intention: A Wellness Getaway in Victoria returns January 5–18, 2026, inviting you to pause, reflect, and reconnect. Set the tone for a year of balance and purpose with rejuvenating workshops, guided movement, and nourishing classes designed to refresh your spirit and inspire your journey ahead.
This event has multiple dates/times! Check the link to find them all
Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 10am-3pm | The Open Studios | 50 | The Open Studios
Participants learn the fundamentals of DJing—beatmatching, mixing, and reading a crowd—then get hands-on time with decks and mixers to practice transitions. No experience needed, just bring your favorite songs and questions.
Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 3:30-5pm | Island Circus Space • 3 - 625 Hillside Ave | $115 + gst | Island Circus Space
Learn to walk on stilts in this 3-week workshop where you'll master balance, safety techniques, and the art of moving at new heights. No experience needed—just bring kneepads and a sense of adventure.
Sunday, January 18, 2026 | 11am-3pm | Sea Cider Farm + Ciderhouse | $150 | MakeShare
Spend a nourishing day at Sea Cider Farm crafting hand-poured beeswax candles, herbal tea blends, and infused body oils using locally sourced natural materials. The retreat includes a communal lunch, forest walk, and drinks while connecting with local makers in a beautiful setting.
TASTE THE ISLAND GOODS!
Foodie Events
Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 12pm | The Drake Eatery | Free | The Drake Eatery
A showcase of rare and wonderful malt-forward beers including Dark Lagers, Porters and Stouts.
Sunday, January 18, 2026 | 9am | Greater Victoria: foraging walk | $150 | Tourism Victoria
Join Nature's Chef Tom Kral for a day of connecting with nature and the foods that come from it, followed by a mouth-watering dinner making use of the foraged ingredients at the beautiful Courtney Room.
BOARD GAMES, TRIVIA AND MORE!
Fun n’ Games
Friday, January 16, 2026 | 6:30-9pm | 965 Kings Rd | $5 & up | Silent DJ Victoria & Collective Joy Dance & Events
Leave your devices behind and enjoy an evening of games, crafts, conversation, and genuine connection at this monthly screen-free gathering. Bring your knitting, favorite book, or come empty-handed to enjoy activities, cafe treats, and meeting new people in a relaxed atmosphere.
Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 10-11am | The Maritime Museum of BC | Free | The Maritime Museum of B.C.
Drop in any Saturday morning for themed activities like crafts, games, and stories designed for kids ages 3-8. Each week explores a different topic from ocean orchestras to bird communication.
This event has multiple dates/times! Check the link to find them all
Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 12-3pm | 380 Cook Street | $2 for members | CookStreetVillageActivityCentre
Drop in anytime for casual board games with over 40 titles to choose from. Tea, coffee, pop, and baked goods available for purchase.
This event has multiple dates/times! Check the link to find them all
Sunday, January 18, 2026 | 7pm | Swan's Pub - 1601 Store Street | Free | ThinkTankTrivia
Test your knowledge at Victoria's only pub trivia league where teams of up to six compete using personal tablets that sync with the host. Drop in for free, challenge yourself with entertaining questions, and enjoy great food and drinks with friends.
Sunday, January 18, 2026 | 6pm | The Fernwood Inn
1302 Gladstone Ave, Victoria | $32
Stages Dance Company hosts Music Bingo with great tunes, fun prizes, and a full food and drink menu to support local dancers.
SAFE AND CONNECTION FORWARD
LGBTQ2+
Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 8-11pm | Victoria Conference Centre | $27 | Victoria Pride Society
Celebrate Winter Pride with live DJ sets, drag and burlesque performances, and a fashion parade at 10PM in your most dazzling winter glam. This inclusive 19+ party features multiple rooms, moving lights, and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink options.
Sunday, January 18, 2026 | 6-9pm | Crag X | $49
Join fellow GOATS for an exclusive climbing session at CragX with the entire gym to ourselves. Whether you're taking a belay lesson ($49 including rentals and 2-week membership) or just hanging out and trying it casually ($13 drop-in), there'll be friendly faces to climb with.
SLOW FOLKY VIBES, HUGE ELECTRONIC SHOWS & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN
Live Music & Concerts
Friday,
▶️ Edie Daponte, Joey Smith | Classical & Jazz | 7pm | Garry Oak Room
1335 Thurlow Rd. | $18 | Tickets & Info
▶️ LIVE IN VICTORIA! Revolution Above Disorder and Terror Bird | Electronic & Techno | 7pm | Capital Ballroom, 858 Yates Street, Victoria, BC, Canada | $10.00+ | Tickets & Info
▶️ Garden City Soul Club at The Drake Eatery | Funk & Soul | 9:30-11:30pm | The Drake Eatery - 517 Pandora Ave, Victoria, BC | Free | Tickets & Info
▶️ Reopening night @ Mile Zero Brewing with Dale Fudge | Indie & Rock | 6pm | Mile Zero Brewing | Free show | Tickets & Info
▶️ Terriblething & Fembite | Indie & Rock | 6-8:30pm | The Coda | $15+ | Tickets & Info
▶️ Supersonic | Indie & Rock | 8pm | Capital Ballroom | $40 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Life on Mars Bowie Dance Party: Bowie, Rock, Glam + Punk | Indie & Rock | 10:30pm | Capital Ballroom, 858 Yates Street, Victoria, BC, Canada | $6.00 – $15.00 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Dance RC Benefit Concert | Indie & Rock | 7:30am | Fernwood Community Centre | $10 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Pulse Radio @ 9pm | Pop & Club | 9pm | Victoria, 1200 Government St, Victoria, BC V8W 1Y3, Canada | Free | Tickets & Info
▶️ Its Always Sunny in Victoria: The Gang Throws a Party | Pop & Club | 8pm | 1415 Broad Street | $15+ | Tickets & Info
Saturday,
▶️ Jade LeMac | Country & Folk | 8pm | Capital Ballroom | $34+ | Tickets & Info
▶️ All-Ages DJ Showcase with DJ Boitano and DJ Lion | Electronic & Techno | 7-10pm | The Open Studios | 10 | Tickets & Info
▶️ The Rebels North @9pm | Indie & Rock | 9pm | Victoria, 1200 Government St, Victoria, BC V8W 1Y3, Canada | Free | Tickets & Info
▶️ David Vest | The Dawn of Rock and Roll | Indie & Rock | 7-9pm | Hermann's Jazz Club | $30 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Maita Waters, Gabe Elias, Ella Slaughter | Indie & Rock | 7pm | Paul Phillips Hall
1923 Fernwood rd | $21 | Tickets & Info
▶️ GOTH NITE: BELATED! | Live Music | 9pm-2am | Downbeat Nightclub, Victoria BC | $15-25 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Beach Party - UVIC Global Brigades | Pop & Club | 10pm | Studio 919 | $15 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Para Mi Familia - DJ Suar3z + friends! | World Beats | 10pm | Lucky Bar
517 Yates St, Victoria | $11 | Tickets & Info
Sunday,
▶️ Chamber Music for a New Year | Classical & Jazz | 2:30-4:30pm | Phillip T. Young Recital Hall | Pay What You Can $12-$35 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Zombie Blizzard | Classical & Jazz | 7:30pm-8:30pm | McPherson Playhouse | $35 | Tickets & Info
▶️ SUGAR @9pm | Funk & Soul | 9pm | Victoria, 1200 Government St, Victoria, BC V8W 1Y3, Canada | Free | Tickets & Info
▶️ Lowlight Tour - Victoria - Ellen Trottier and Jacob Weil | Indie & Rock | 6pm | The Mint | $20 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Free Drumming Workshop | Live Music | 1-2:15pm | Gary Oak Room (Fairfield Community Place), 1335 Thurlow Road, Victoria, BC V8S 5K2 | Free | Tickets & Info
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