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This Weekend's Events

💡Mothers Day Markets, Comedy Shows, and Pop-Ups Galore!

Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
May 01, 2025

Hey LampPosters!

Yahoo! Welcome to May!

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, get some shopping in this weekend at some markets, get your artist eye on with Design Victoria and enjoy some great outdoor workshops!

Hope you all have a great week! Stay safe

-Simon & Jared ❤️

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Design Victoria festival opens today!

Immerse yourself in Victoria’s lively design scene!

Over the next four days get a sneak peek at how products, buildings, ideas and neighbourhoods are designed right here in Victoria through dozens of free events taking place across the city.

Take part in free talks, open houses, studio tours, exhibitions, and a feature family-day workshop for young curious minds. From architecture to landscape and product design, there is something for everyone!

Get started by visiting us at the Design Victoria hub where volunteers will give you a map and recommend the best events for you to visit.

Community Events

✴️Mother's Day Market at the Bay Centre

Saturday, May 3rd | 10am-6pm | Bay Centre | Free

Join the Bay Centre for a Mother’s Day Market - shop 30+ local vendors, enjoy free photos, creative workshops, prizes to win and as always 1 hour free parking!

✴️🌽 James Bay Market

Saturday, May 3 | 9am-3pm | Corner of Menzies and Superior | Free

Enjoy fresh local produce, tasty treats, and live entertainment at this community market. Bring a basket to fill with fruits and veggies while you relax and connect with neighbors.

🌸 Spring Craft Fair

Saturday, May 3 | 9am-3pm | 495 Burnside Road | Free

Explore a vibrant spring craft fair featuring unique, handcrafted treasures and plants made by local artisans. Connect with the community and enjoy a fresh burst of creativity.

🏳️‍🌈 The Queer Herd Gathering

Saturday, May 3 | 6:30-8:30pm | Bear N Bee Therapeutic Farm | By cash donation (suggested $20)

Hang out with like-minded people and animals at Bear n' Bee Farm, enjoying a campfire, refreshments, and nature crafts. This 19+ LGBTQIA+ event offers a unique outdoor experience.

🦆 Sooke Duck Day

Saturday, May 3 | 11am-2pm | Sooke River Campground | Free

Watch 2900 rubber ducks race down Sooke River at this free family event featuring games, activities, and a duck decorating contest. Enjoy food and drinks while supporting local charities.

🎨 Ruth King Spring Craft Fair

Saturday, May 3 | 10am-3pm | Ruth King Elementary School | Free

Browse 90+ vendors, enjoy bouncy castles, live performances, music, and free games at Ruth King Elementary's Spring Craft Fair. All proceeds support the development of an accessible community playground.

🧺 The Mom Market

All Weekend | 11am-4pm | Tillicum Centre | Free

The Mom Market brings together local entrepreneurs and community members, showcasing handmade goods and fostering connections. Discover unique products and support small businesses at this vibrant marketplace.

✴️🛍️ Mothers Day Market

Saturday, May 3 | 1-5pm | Fernwood Community Centre | Free

A market featuring diverse makers, with a craft exchange, coloring station for kids, and a photo backdrop for Mother's Day pictures. Applications are open for new artists to vend.

✴️🌸 May Day Spring Fair at Sea Cider

Sunday, May 4 | 11am-4pm | Sea Cider Farmhouse + Cidery | Free

Celebrate spring at Sea Cider's May Day Spring Fair, featuring artisan vendors, live music, dancing, crafts, and delicious food and drinks. Enjoy a variety of festive activities for all ages in a beautiful indoor/outdoor setting.

🚨 Emergency Preparedness Fair

Sunday, May 4 | 11am-3pm | UVIC Parking Lot 4 | Free

Learn about emergency preparedness at this free family event featuring expert tips, live demonstrations, and an earthquake simulator.

🪻 Camas Day 2025

Sunday, May 4 | 12-3pm | Beach Drive Field at Entrance to Cattle Point | Free

Celebrate spring at Camas Day with Friends of Uplands Park, featuring native plant walks, live music, and activities for all ages. Learn about local ecosystems while enjoying food and fun with community partners.

🥁 Victoria Drum Fest 2025

Sunday, May 4 | 12-6pm | Songhees Wellness Centre | $40-$50

The Victoria Drum Fest showcases drumming talent and offers workshops for drummers of all levels. Enjoy performances, clinics, and interactive sessions to improve your skills and connect with fellow drum enthusiasts.

Performing Arts

🎤 Hecklers Presents: Kevin Banner

Saturday, May 3 | 7pm | Hecklers Bar & Grill | $22

Top comics from across Canada and beyond perform at Hecklers every Saturday, with early and late show options available.

🪐 Theatresports: Competitive Improv Comedy

Saturday, May 3 | 8:30pm | Theatre SKAM (849 Fort Street) | $25

Victoria's top improvisers face off in hilarious weekly contests where the audience crowns the winner. Directed by a Toronto Theatresports Champion, this competitive improv comedy showcases the best of Garden City Improv.

✴️👑 Call Us Men: The Boys Are Back In Town

Saturday, May 3 | 61pm | Club KWENCH | $20 - $30

Call Us Men, the drag king boyband, performs their final and most fabulous show of the Come See Men Tour. Expect high-energy performances, surprise guests, and a celebration of drag that puts Kings front and center.

😂 Bo & Friends: An Evening of Stand-up Comedy!

Saturday, May 3 | 8pm | The Mint | $20

Bo and friends take the stage for a night of hilarious stand-up comedy. Prepare for an evening of laughs and witty observations.

✴️🤼 WHAM! BAM! JAM!

Saturday, May 3 | 6-11:30pm | 3117 Quadra St | $12

WHAM! BAM! JAM! combines live music and theatrical wrestling for a unique community fundraiser. Enjoy amplified and acoustic jams, backyard wrestling, and the option to participate in this lively event.

✴️✈️ May Day May Day! Comedy

Saturday, May 3 | 7-10:30pm | Sports View Bar and Grill | $17

Comedienne Kirsten Van Ritzen presents her Level 2 Winter comedy class for an evening of springtime laughter, prizes, and surprises. Adult content, 19+ only.

🎭 Legally Blonde

Sunday, May 4 | 2pm | McPherson Playhouse | $66

"Legally Blonde: The Musical" brings Elle Woods' journey of self-discovery to the McPherson Playhouse stage. Watch as she leaves California for love but finds something much better along the way.

💃 Pilot's Awakening

Sunday, May 4 | 6:30-8pm | Metro Studio Theatre | $22

Canned Heat presents a dance production focused on self-discovery and empowerment. Experience a magical journey through movement and performance.

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Sports & Athletic Events

🛼 Roller Derby Double Header

Saturday, May 3 | 5pm | Archie Browning Arena | $0-$20

Experience the thrill of roller derby at this all-ages double header, featuring fast-paced action and a licensed beverage garden for adults.

✴️🏅 PISE Sports & Rec Festival

Saturday, May 3 | 11am-3pm | Camosun College Interurban | Free

Try a variety of activities at the Family Sport and Recreation Festival, including sports, para-sports, obstacle courses, and bouncy castles. This free event offers fun for the whole family.

🥾 Francophone Jocelyn Hill Hike

Sunday, May 4 | 10:45-2pm | Jocelyn Hill Trailhead | Free

A beautiful hike for francophones to discover the island's natural beauty.

Arts & Creative Events

🪴 Kokedama Workshop

Friday, May 2 | 6-7:30pm | 113 3671 Uptown Boulevard | $49

Create a string garden kokedama (moss ball plant) with expert guidance, choosing your plant and decorations while learning care tips and fun facts.

✴️🎨 Fairfield Artist Studio Tour

Saturday, May 3 | 11am-4pm | Fairfield | Free

Explore the vibrant art scene of Victoria BC during the Fairfield Artists Studio Tour, a self-guided journey through local artists' studios showcasing diverse mediums from painting to photography.

👚 Clothing Swap

Saturday, May 3 | 10am-3pm | 1330 Fairfield Rd | Free

Browse and take home free clothing for all ages and styles at the monthly Clothing Swap. Donations of clean, gently used items are also accepted during the event.

🍷 Saanich Peninsula Wine Festival

Sunday, May 4 | 1pm | 849 Verdier Avenue | $40

The Saanich Peninsula Wine Festival at Brentwood Bay Resort features 15+ local wine and spirits vendors, gourmet canapés, live music, and interactive wine stations. The event celebrates the resort's 20th anniversary and the opening of The Arbutus Room & Bar.

Learning & Workshops

🗑️ Free Tour of Hartland Landfill

Saturday, May 3 | 9am-12pm | Compost Education Centre | Free

Tour Hartland Landfill to learn about waste management, environmental protection, and site rehabilitation. Explore how the CRD safely handles regional garbage and turns it into energy.

🌿 Plant Identification

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

Learn basic plant anatomy and identification skills in this introductory botany session at the Compost Education Centre's gardens. Practice observing live plants and using plant ID keys.

🪑 Willow Chair Workshop with Andrew Kent

Saturday, May 3 | 9am-5pm | Gardens at HCP | $285-$305

Create a rustic bent willow chair in this full-day workshop with artisan Andrew Kent. Learn traditional building techniques and take home your handmade piece.

✴️🥕 FREE: Veggie Patch Talks

Saturday, May 3 | 1:30-2:30pm | Patio Gardens | Free

Learn valuable tips for your vegetable garden and get advice on seasonal tasks. Bring your gardening questions to this informative session.

🧑‍🌾 Spring Gardening Workshops

Saturday, May 3 | 11am-12pm | Island View Farm and Mini Golf | Free

Learn regenerative farming techniques in hands-on workshops covering topics like seed starting, spring crops, and pollinator partnerships. Attendees get special deals on organic plant starts.

✴️🎵 Effective Social Media Strategies

Sunday, May 4 | Announced on purchase | Haus of Owl | $65

Discover actionable tactics for building your online presence and growing your fanbase as a musician. Learn to create compelling content and use digital marketing tools to amplify your music and connect with your audience.

🔍 Salty Sundays: Artefact Interpretation

Sunday, May 4 | 2-4pm | Maritime Museum of BC | $10

Explore maritime history through hands-on artifact interpretation at the Maritime Museum of BC. Discover the stories behind intriguing objects and learn about their significance to coastal communities.

💍 Understanding Weddings as a Ritual Journey

Sunday, May 4 | 11am-1:30pm | Cafe Malabar | $54

Join a Lunch + Learn session exploring the significance of weddings as transformative milestones in modern life, featuring a discussion led by Cecilia Penner.

Sales & Pop-Ups

✴️📚 TC Literacy Book Sale

All Weekend | 9am-7pm | Victoria Curling Club | free

The annual Times Colonist Literacy Society book sale offers an amazing selection of quality used books in every genre. Browse through literary treasures at the Victoria Curling Club on May 3-4.

🌿 Native Plant Sale

All Weekend | 9am-3pm | Swan Lake | Free

The Swan Lake Native Plant Sale offers a wide variety of indigenous plants to support local ecosystems and wildlife. Celebrating its 30th year, this event helps fund conservation efforts at the Nature Sanctuary.

🧁 MUFF Gluten-Free Bakery Pop-Up

Sunday, May 4 | 8-11am | 380 Cook Street | Free

MUFF, Victoria's newest bakery, serves fresh gluten-free muffins, cupcakes, and coffee on Sunday mornings. Treat yourself to delicious baked goods paired with locally roasted Drumroaster coffee.

✴️🌱 Open Garden Pop-Up Sale

Sunday, May 4 | 11am-2pm | Esquimalt Community Garden Anderson Park | Free

Explore Esquimalt's community garden during their Open Garden event, featuring a tour, plant sale, and free herb samples. Kids can enjoy garden-themed activities while you browse affordable garden items.

Live Music & Concerts

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