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💡Snotty Kids, Donkey Video Games & EDM
Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
November 13, 2025
Hey LampPosters!
The Holidays are coming and we’re excited!
We have a new event series launching at the end of November called PUBLIC ASSEMBLY - 3 nights of dancing, a gathering of the people, and various blends of genres!
 | Hope you all have a great week! Stay safe. -Simon & Jared ❤️ |
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FEATURED
Victoria’s favourite Rez Kids are comin’ back to town! Tickets are flyin’ fast for the upcoming Snotty Nose Rez Kids show at the Capital Ballroom on November 21st, so don’t miss your chance to snag em!
If you haven’t seen them before, expect chill bars and the kinda tunes that won enough Western Canadian Music Awards that we’ve lost count.
We’ve seen them on a previous Victoria tour and can 100% guarantee a good time - the LampPost stamp of approval 😎 Check them out on Spotify
MARKETS, PARADES, FESTIVALS AND OTHER AWESOME STUFF
Community Events
Friday, November 14, 2025 | 9am | 3800 Finnerty road | Free
A full-day symposium bringing together researchers, students, and industry professionals to explore innovations in health technology through talks, a career panel, and networking sessions. Features presentations from engineering, computer science, and health faculty alongside a biotechnology trade-show.
Friday, November 14, 2025 | 8pm | 761 Station Avenue Nov 14 at 8pm to Nov 15 at 1am PST | $15
Come together to support Veterans in need this Christmas season by giving back to those who sacrificed so much in service. A meaningful way to honor and help those who served.
Friday, November 14, 2025 | 6:30pm-9:30pm | Da Vinci Centre | $5 at the door
Browse over 50 vendors offering vintage Christmas finds, mid-century modern pieces, retro collectibles, and handmade goods, with live music and Beacon Brewing on tap Friday night, plus Santa and Rudolph visiting Saturday. Shop everything from vintage clothing and vinyl to tiki treasures and pinup style while enjoying food trucks and a festive atmosphere.
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 11am-4pm | 3800 Finnerty Rd (UVIC SUB) | Free
Browse unique ceramics, jewelry, home goods, clothing, baked goods, botanicals, self care, and art from 50 local vendors.
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 4-8pm | Bard & Banker | Free
Shop local Vancouver Island vendors while sipping cocktails and enjoying live music in a historic Victoria venue that once housed the Spirit of Christmas store. The curated holiday market offers unique gift ideas in the beautifully decorated Bard & Banker.
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 6pm-8pm | Fernwood Community Centre 1240 Gladstone AvenueVictoria, BC, V8T 1G6 Canada | 0
Join a community conversation exploring leadership, belonging, and accessibility in civic spaces, featuring Indigenous artist Lindsay Katsitsakatste Delaronde followed by facilitated group discussions. Light Caribbean refreshments included.
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 6:30pm | Edelweiss Club Hall | $10 Donation
Join us for an evening of fiddle music and dancing on Saturday, November 15th. Feel free to bring a treat to share if you'd like to contribute to the snack table.
🎸 Jazz Jam
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 6:30-9:15pm |Cafe Fantastico| Free
Live house band kicks off at 6:30, then an open jam session runs until 9-ish at Caffe Fantastico. New musicians joining the lineup, so grab some food and drinks and bring your instrument.
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 11am-1pm | Willows Beach | Free
Victoria's local chapter organizes regular cleanup events at various spots along the west coast, giving you a chance to help protect coastal areas while meeting new people. Join volunteers throughout the year to make a hands-on difference in your community.
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 10am-4pm | Monterey Recreation Centre| Free
Browse handmade goods from local artisans at this holiday pop-up market featuring organic soaps, knitwear, candles, baked goods, and other one-of-a-kind treasures. Support local makers while finding unique gifts for the season.
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 10am-1pm | 140 Oswego Street | Free
See what the community has to offer at the James Bay community Centre Garage Sale
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 10am-5pm | Da Vinci Centre | $5 at the door
Browse vintage Christmas finds, mid-century modern treasures, and retro collectibles from over 50 vendors while enjoying live music, local beer, and a visit from Santa and Rudolph.
Sunday, November 16, 2025 | 11:30am | Swans Pub | $46.13
Meet fellow singles in a relaxed setting at Swans Pub with snacks and lighthearted speed dating. A fun afternoon to connect with others in the 50-65 age range in an organized, balanced environment.
Sunday, November 16, 2025 | 10am-2pm | Monterey Recreation Centre |
Browse handmade goods from local artisans including organic soaps, knitwear, candles, and baked treats. Perfect for finding unique holiday gifts and supporting local makers.
Sunday, November 16, 2025 | 1pm-4pm | Oaklands Community Centre, 1-2827 Belmont Ave | Free
Support local kids in your community! Shop unique crafts, art, jewelry, and other fun creations made by kids! While you're browsing, get yourself some popcorn and hot chocolate since all proceeds go towards Oaklands' Gift of Good Food fundraiser that benefits local families in need.
FEATURED
asses.masses is a custom video game designed to be played from beginning to end by a live audience, one person at a time. It’s a 7+ hour epic story of a herd of unemployed donkeys trying to get their jobs back, all while navigating the perils of a post-Industrial society in which they’ve been made redundant.
asses.masses invites you to play as a herd of donkeys (you heard me) trying to get their jobs back… and you can’t tell me that isn’t the most intriguing invitation you’ve got all year.
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BALLET, COMEDY, THEATRE AND MORE!
Performing Arts
Friday, November 14+15, 2025 | 7-8pm & 5-7pm | Craigdarroch Castle | $35
Watch a fully improvised Agatha Christie-style murder mystery unfold in the historic rooms of Craigdarroch Castle, where colourful characters investigate a suspicious death and you'll follow the action through different locations. The Paper Street Theatre creates unscripted theatrical mysteries filled with vintage intrigue and unexpected twists.
Friday, November 14, 2025 | 7pm | 808 Douglas Street | $15
Two nights showcasing Black BC filmmakers through a mix of short and feature films, followed by Q&A panels with the directors. Films kick off at 7pm each night, with options for single or two-night passes, plus a VIP Saturday after-party with the filmmakers.
Friday, November 14, 2025 | 7PM | 1414 Douglas St| $20
Two comedians hit the stage with zero material prepared, creating a fully improvised stand-up show by riffing with the audience and reacting to whatever happens in the moment. Expect a rowdy, unpredictable night where the crowd becomes part of the act
Friday, November 14+15, 2025 | 8PM & 4pm | Belfry Theater | $22+
A widow shocks her children by taking their 26-foot RV on a solo journey to Burning Man, turning what should be a retirement trip into an unexpected odyssey of self-discovery.
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 6pm | Passion and Performance Studio | $17+
Experience a scorching night of burlesque, drag, and performing arts as performers bring their own flavor of hellfire to the stage. Dance along a path through Hell's seven layers in this hot, provocative celebration of the performing arts.
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 6:30pm and 8:30pm | Kirk Hall (680 Courtney St.) | Free
Experience a dream-like fusion of spoken word poetry, spatialized soundscapes, and analogue light projections featuring poets Marie Metaphor Specht and Shauntelle Dick-Charleson. Choose between two identical shows at 6:30 pm (masks required) or 8:30 pm in this immersive multi-sensory performance.
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 2pm-3am | Paul Phillips Hall, 1923 Fernwood Rd | $10 - $20 all performances
A man discovers he's one of many clones and confronts his father to uncover dark family secrets while grappling with questions of identity and what makes us truly unique. Watch as Bernard meets his genetically identical twin in this thought-provoking exploration of nature versus nurture.
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 7pm |123 Gorge Road East Victoria BC V9A 1L1| $22
Every Saturday, catch top-notch comics from Canada and beyond at Hecklers. Shows run early (doors 5:30pm) and late (doors 9pm), so pick your vibe and get ready to laugh.
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 8:30pm-9:45pm | TheatreSKAM (849 Fort Street) | $25
Watch Victoria's funniest improvisers perform The Harold, where hilarious characters and interwoven stories emerge from a single audience suggestion. It's improv's high-wire act with no script, no plan, just pure spontaneous comedy
🕊️ Hung Dance
Saturday, November 14-16th, 2025 | 7:30pm-9:30pm |Royal Theatre| From $34
Award-winning choreographer Lai Hung-Chung blends Western mythology and Eastern traditions in this visually stunning contemporary dance that reimagines Chinese opera props—transforming warrior feathers into symbols of flight and freedom. Set to electronic beats and classical Chinese music, BIRDY explores the tension between limitation and soaring free.
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 6:30 p.m. 9:45 p.m. |Kirk Hall| PWYC
Experience a dream-like evening of spoken word poetry by Marie Metaphor Specht and Shauntelle Dick-Charleson, enhanced by spatialized soundscapes and immersive analogue projections. Two shows available at 6:30 pm (masks required) and 8:30 pm.
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 7pm / 10pm |Hecklers Bar and Grill| $22
Every Saturday, catch top-notch comedy from Canada's best comics and beyond at Hecklers. Shows run early (doors 5:30pm) and late (doors 9pm) to fit your schedule.
Sunday, November 16, 2025 | 6PM |1414 Douglas St Victoria BC V8W 2G2| $5
Watch talented students showcase the skills they've learned in this end-of-session performance. See firsthand what dedicated practice and training can achieve.
GET YA BODY MOVIN’
Sports & Athletic
Friday, November 14, 2025 | 5pm | 3561 Blanshard St | $102.04
High-energy barre meets dance cardio in a candlelit studio, followed by mocktails and shopping with local vendors.
Friday, November 14, 2025 | 6pm | CARSA Performance Gym | $15
The UVic Vikes take on the Regina Cougars in a Canada West double-header weekend with women's and men's basketball games Friday and Saturday at home court.
Friday, November 14, 2025 | 7:05pm-10:05pm | Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre | $21
The Victoria Royals face off against the Edmonton Oil Kings during Hockey For All Night, a celebration welcoming fans of all backgrounds and experience levels to the arena. Whether you're new to hockey or a longtime fan, this game is designed to be an inclusive experience for everyone.
SEWING, PAINTING, WRITING, AND OTHER ART
Arts & Creative
Friday, November 14, 2025 | 6pm-7:30pm | 561 Johnson Street #108 | 150 for the 3 week series
A professional art therapist guides you through three evenings of stress-relieving creative activities designed to promote mindfulness and emotional well-being. No artistic experience needed—just show up and explore expressive art-making in a supportive, calming environment.
Friday, November 14+15, 2025 | 12pm-5pm & 12pm-5pm | Deluge Contemporary Art |
Lee Hutzulak's Meadow Variations showcases five years of landscape paintings inspired by his film experiments in Stanley Park, where he captured blurred foliage, lens flares, and light effects through his camera. The exhibition marks a shift from his earlier character-focused work to expansive, abstracted natural scenes that blend delicate details with vast, imaginative spaces
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 1pm-3pm | Carr House, 207 Government Street, Victoria | $40
Transform old materials into festive holiday treasures in this intergenerational workshop designed for all ages and skill levels—come solo or bring family and friends to create together.
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 10am-1pm | Deep Cove Elementary School | Free
Repair Café North Saanich offers free fixes for broken household items, from lamps to bikes, promoting sustainability and community collaboration. Bring your broken items and learn how to repair them with local experts.
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 1:30pm-3:30pm | The Maritime Museum of British Columbia | $29.99+
Carve your own linocut stamp and create a set of unique holiday cards at this hands-on printmaking workshop. You'll leave with your custom 4x6" linoleum block and 5 festive cards to send to friends and family.
Saturday, November 15+16, 2025 | 10am-4pm | Monterey Recreation Centre |
Visit Oak Bay artists in their home studios to view and purchase original paintings, photography, woodcuts, pottery, fibre art, and glass creations. This free, self-guided tour lets you explore at your own pace and meet both established and emerging local artists.
KEEP YOUR MIND FRESH
Learning & Workshops
Friday, November 14, 2025 | 6:30pm-8:30pm | Crystal Pool & Fitness Centre | $35
Learn the fundamentals of home mushroom cultivation, from fungal biology to fruiting conditions, and create your own oyster mushroom block to take home and grow. Perfect for anyone curious about growing their own fresh culinary mushrooms.
Friday, November 14, 2025 | 5:30pm-6:30pm | VI Plant Shop #103 515 Chatham Street Victoria | $59
Design your own preserved moss mirror in this hands-on workshop where you'll learn to work with different moss textures to create a stunning 17" piece of maintenance-free wall art. All materials included—just bring your creativity and take home a nature-inspired accent for your space.
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 1pm-4pm | Crystal Pool & Fitness Centre | $25
Learn how to choose the perfect fruit trees for Victoria's climate and your specific garden conditions, from site assessment to sourcing healthy specimens that will actually thrive and produce abundant harvests.
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 10am-12pm | Compost Education Centre | $0-$30
Discover the fascinating world of fungi through a hands-on course combining classroom learning and outdoor mushroom collecting. Gain knowledge about fungal anatomy and learn practical identification techniques.
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 11pm-5pm | Victoria BC | $50-$100 sliding scale |
A full-day workshop exploring discipline as a path to self-mastery, helping you break through self-doubt, build aligned habits, and reconnect with your personal power and purpose. Through guided work, you'll transform resistance into resilience and rediscover the freedom that comes from living authentically.
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 1pm-3pm | Compost Education Centre | $10-$40
Discover the art of salt-brine vegetable fermentation in this hands-on workshop. Learn to make snacking veggies and pink pickled onions while mastering easy preservation techniques.
Saturday + Sunday, November 15 + 16 | 8:45am-5pm | Private Venue in Victoria | $290-390
Spend a weekend practicing present-moment communication and authentic relating skills that you can use in friendships, family dynamics, and at work. Learn techniques for building real intimacy and connection through experiential exercises and group circling practices.
Sunday, November 16, 2025 | 9am-5pm | Gardens at HCP | $305
Learn rustic building techniques as you craft your own bent willow chair in this hands-on workshop with artisan Andrew Kent. Work with alder and willow to create a unique piece you'll take home the same day.
Sunday, November 16, 2025 | 10:30am | Pole Coven | $75
Learn pole flow techniques from Leanne, a professional dancer with 10+ years of experience and international competition titles, in workshops designed to meet you at your skill level.
TASTE THE LOCAL GOODS!
Foodie Events
Friday, November 14, 2025 | 6-7:30pm | Fairfield Community Center | $8
Join the community for a home-cooked lasagna dinner (vegetarian option available) on a first-come, first-served basis, with pay-what-you-can donations starting at $8. Bring your own container if you want takeout instead of dining in.
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 1pm-4pm |1286 Mackenzie ave| Free
Sample Urban Forage's punchy gourmet condiments, crafted by local Victoria makers Jennifer and Michael Williams using fresh, locally-sourced and foraged ingredients. Taste quality small-batch creations that pack serious flavor and nutrition.
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 6pm-10pm | 9835 Third St Sidney | $50 + Taxes & Fees (Food Inclusive)
Experience an intimate speakeasy evening featuring Chef Castro Boateng's four-course globally-inspired menu paired with craft cocktails from Phillips Fermentorium Distilling Co. Your $50 ticket includes communal seating and the complete tasting menu, with specialty cocktail pairings available à la carte.
ENJOY THE WEST COAST AIR
Outdoor
Friday, November 14, 2025 | 3pm- | Hollydene Beach | Free
Jump in the ocean every Friday for a refreshing cold water dip at rotating beach locations. Just bring good vibes and a towel.
✴️ Group Ride
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 9:30am |Sooke Harbourview| Free
Join Laura for an intermediate to advanced group ride starting from the Harbourview bike wash station at 9:30am. SBC members with signed waivers can tackle this Saturday morning trail session.
Sunday, November 16, 2025 | 9am |Swan Lake| Free
Join fellow queer nature lovers for a casual morning birdwalk around Swan Lake's loop trail, spotting waterfowl from the floating dock and wandering at a relaxed pace. No experience or equipment needed—just bring yourself and maybe binoculars if you have them.
Sunday, November 16, 2025 | 1-3pm |Cattle Point| Free
Join volunteer restoration work every Sunday afternoon through November, removing invasive plants like English ivy and blackberry while planting native species to help restore the endangered Garry Oak ecosystem at Cattle Point. All ages welcome, with tools, gloves, and refreshments provided.
Sunday, November 16, 2025 | 10am-10:40am |Hollydene Beach| Free
A weekly Sunday ritual combining a group run followed by a cold water dip in the ocean—the ultimate hangover cure and community builder. Whether you join for the run, the dip, or both, expect good vibes and a refreshing dose of discomfort.
SLOW FOLKY VIBES, HUGE ELECTRONIC SHOWS & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN
Live Music & Concerts
Friday,
▶️ Fridaymusic: Brass | Classical & Jazz | 12:30pm-1:30pm | Phillip T. Young Recital Hall | Free | Tickets & Info
▶️ The Clay Pigeons: the music of John Prine + more | Classical & Jazz | 7pm-9pm | Hermann's Jazz Club | $30 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Canadian Beauty Presents: A Grateful Dead Tribute! | Country & Folk | 9pm-1am | The Coda | $30 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Freq Nasty (L.A.) w/ D3VIANT, Jurgen Daze, MyLove | Electronic & Techno | 9pm-2am | The Downbeat | $20 Early Bird, $30 Advance, $40 door | Tickets & Info
▶️ Special Agent Sunshine | Electronic & Techno | 6pm-8:30pm | The Coda | $20 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Open Decks | Electronic & Techno | 10pm-2am | 517 Yates | $5 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Sloan | Indie & Rock | 8pm | Capital Ballroom | TBA | Tickets & Info
▶️ Alick Mac @ Caffe Fantastico | Rap & Hip Hop | 7pm-9pm | Caffe Fantastico | $8 online, $12 at door | Tickets & Info
▶️ Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and Rachel Podger | Classical & Jazz | 7:30pm | Caffe Fantastico | $5+ | Tickets & Info
Saturday,
▶️ Civic Orchestra: Souvenirs | Classical & Jazz | 2-4pm | Dave Dunnet Community Theatre | $12-$28 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Gigpit Presents: Offline Party Part 2 | Classical & Jazz | 9pm-1:30am | The Coda | $25 | Tickets & Info
▶️ David Vest | From Spirituals To Swing | Classical & Jazz | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 753 View St, Victoria, BC V8W 1J9 | $30+ | Tickets & Info
▶️ Brendan Wong Album Release Show with Savannah Read and Rowan Bands | Classical & Jazz | 6:30pm-10pm | The Mint Victoria | $12 Adv, $15 Doors | Tickets & Info
▶️ Stephanie Greaves & Attila Fias in concert | Classical & Jazz | 2pm-4pm | St Paul's United Church | $25 | Tickets & Info
▶️ A Cozy Queer Affair | Classical & Jazz | 12pm-12am | The Other Guise Theatre Company @ 716 Johnson St, Victoria, BC | Tickets & Info
▶️ The Barra MacNeils | Country & Folk | 7:30PM | McPherson Playhouse | $57 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Tillicum Winter Market | Electronic & Techno | 10am-3pm | 3155 Albina st, | Free | Tickets & Info
▶️ Aysanabee, The Way We’re Born Tour | Electronic & Techno | 7pm | Wicket Hal | $39 | Tickets & Info
▶️ BASS TEMPLE IV ft. The Silk Road && Womb Tang Collective | Electronic & Techno | 8pm-2am | Location | $35 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Metal for Munchkins | Electronic & Techno | 8pm | Phoenix Bar and Grill | $20 | Tickets & Info
▶️ RUSH: Yours Truly + DJ Natty (The Night Mayor) | Electronic & Techno | 10am-2am | 1605 Store St | $22 | Tickets & Info
▶️ GHOSTED PRES. ALL MY FRIENDS ARE DJS VOL1 | Electronic & Techno | 9 pm-2:10 am | 1325 Government St, Victoria, BC V8W 1M5, Canada | $25 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Slynk & Father Funk - Getting Wiggy With It! | Electronic & Techno | 10pm | Capital Ballroom | $35 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Turnip the Beet | Funk & Soul | 3pm | Esquimalt Legion | Free | Tickets & Info
▶️ A fabulous B-Sides | Funk & Soul | 8pm | 1534 Joan ave | $23.76 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Gigpit Presents: Offline Party Part 1 | Indie & Rock | 6-8:30pm | The Coda | $15 | Tickets & Info
▶️ St. Cecilia | Indie & Rock | 7pm | The Loft Pub | $10 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Shari Ulrich & The Unfaithful Servants | Indie & Rock | 7:30-9:30pm | Alix Goolden Performance Hall | $23-$40 | Tickets & Info
▶️ For Dancers Only - Garden City Soul Club | Metal & Punk | 10pm-2am | ENCORE | $20 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Brendan Wong Album Release Show with Savannah Read and Rowan Bands | Pop & Club | 6:30pm | The Mint | $12-$15 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Mama's Dance Party | Pop & Club | 6pm | Gary Oaks Room, Fairfield Gonzales Community Association | $5 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Victoria Black Film Festival | Rap & Hip Hop | 7pm | 808 Douglas Street | $15 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Skankin | World Beats | 10pm | Lucky Bar | $11.32 | Tickets & Info
▶️ The Barra MacNeils | World Beats | 7:30pm | McPherson Playhouse | $58+ | Tickets & Info
▶️ BASS TEMPLE IV - ft. The Silk Road & Womb Tang Collective | Electronic and Techno | 8pm-4am | Location in email | $35+ | Tickets & Info
▶️ Victoria Guitar Society presents classical guitarist Emma Rush | Singer Songwriter | 7:30-9pm | Philip T. Young Recital Hall | $20+ | Tickets & Info
Sunday,
▶️ Baroque Collegium (BOMP South) Concert | Classical & Jazz | 2:30pm-4:30pm | Phillip T. Young Recital Hall | Free | Tickets & Info
▶️ UVic Vocal Jazz Ensemble: Life Through Your Eyes | Classical & Jazz | 7pm-9pm | Phillip T. Young Recital Hall | Free | Tickets & Info
▶️ International Flamenco Day - Celebration of Community | Classical & Jazz | 6-8:30pm | The Coda | $10 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Kluxen & Tam - Bartók Violin Concerto & Beethoven's Eroica | Classical & Jazz | 2:30pm | Royal Theatre | $44+ | Tickets & Info
▶️ A Cozy Queer Affair | Classical & Jazz | 12pm-5pm | The Other Guise Theatre Company @ 716 Johnson St, Victoria, BC | Tickets & Info
▶️ Grey Cup Party | Country & Folk | 5pm | Esquimalt Legion | $10 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Sunday Afternoon Jam | Indie & Rock | 3pm | The Loft Pub | Free | Tickets & Info
▶️ Yuletide Market Series | Seasonal | 10am-4pm | Bilston Creek Farm | $5.00 (16 and under are free) | Tickets & Info
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