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This Weekend's Events

💡Barn Dances, Live Music and Multi-Cultural Festivals!

Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
May 15, 2025

Hey LampPosters!

YAHOOOOO! Okay y’all we’re getting into it now - summer is coming!

Tons of great events this weekend that you don’t want to miss.

We hope it’s absolutely electric ⚡

-Simon & Jared ❤️

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Community Events

💃 West Coast Barn Dance

Friday, May 16 | 6-10:30pm | Edelweiss Club | By donation ($10-$12)

Join the West Coast Barn Dances for a lively evening of traditional fiddle music, dancing, and homemade snacks. No experience needed - all steps will be taught at this family-friendly community event.

🍸 Old Fashioned Fridays

Friday, May 16 | 3-5pm | KWENCH | Free

Connect with fellow entrepreneurs over classic cocktails and casual conversation, guided by a seasoned business coach and bartender.

🎪 ReLove Market - Ship Point Pier

Saturday, May 17 | 11am-7pm | Ship Point | Free

The Relove Market’s first pop-up of the season! Head on down to ship point to pick up some new goodies!

🛍️ Harbourside Rotary's Mega Garage Sale

Saturday, May 17 | 9am-1pm | Central Middle School | Free

A massive community garage sale featuring books, furniture, clothing, and more, with proceeds benefiting local and international charities. New this year: a pop-up store of quality fashions and a party room curated by House of Savoy.

🧀 Ottavio Block Party

Saturday, May 17 | 10am-3pm | Ottavio | Free

Oak Bay Fire Department joins a block party featuring food stations, gelato, cocktails, and a DJ, with raffles and prizes benefiting local charities. Enjoy wine and beer samples, snacks, and the launch of a new summer patio menu.

🥳 One World Multicultural Festival

Saturday, May 17 | 10am-6pm | Parliament | Free

Experience the One World Festival, featuring live entertainment, local artisans, food trucks, and family fun, with a special dedication to BC's Filipino Community.

🎨 Painted Lotus Sunshine Market

Saturday, May 17 | 4-6pm | 910 Gordon St. | Free

Browse handmade crafts, prints, stickers, and art at the Sunshine Market. This fun shopping event offers unique local creations.

🔧 Repair Cafe

Saturday, May 17 | 10am-1pm | Deep cove Elementary School | Free

Bring broken household items to North Saanich's Repair Café, where local volunteers help fix lamps, appliances, clothes, bikes, furniture, and toys for free.

🌻 James Bay Market

Saturday, May 17 | 9am-3pm | Corner of Menzies in Superior | Free

Enjoy coffee, lunch, or snacks while picking up fresh produce at this community market. Relax with local talent and connect with neighbors in the spring sunshine.

🎀 Fun Time Flea Market

Saturday + Sunday, May 17 + 18 | 11am-6pm | Victoria Public Market | Free

Victoria Public Market hosts its first summer market of the season on May 17-18, featuring thousands of new items from popular vendors at great prices.

🍺 Fruit Stand Fest

Saturday, May 17 | All Weekend | Small Gods Brewing | Free

Enjoy a weekend of fruit-forward craft beers from guest breweries, paired with house-made hand pies, and take advantage of discounts on beer flats at the Fruit Stand Fest.

🙏 The Feast

Sunday, May 18 | 10:30am | Bayanihan Community Centre | Free

Feast Light Victoria offers a spiritual gathering with prayer, wisdom talks, worship, and community. This welcoming space is open to all, whether you're new, curious, or seeking a reset.

Performing Arts

🩰 Midsummer Night's Dream

Friday + Saturday, May 16 + 17 | 7:30pm | Royal Theatre | $35

Experience Shakespeare's whimsy in ""A Midsummer Night's Dream"" through dance, music, and choreography, alongside new works by Andrea Bayne and a surprise performance. This family-friendly program blends humor, poetry, and fairy-tale magic.

🎤 Garden City Stand-Up with Nathan Macintosh

Friday, May 16 | 8pm | Philip T. Young Recital Hall | $35

Canadian stand-up comic Nathan Macintosh brings his award-nominated comedy to Victoria for one night only, featuring material from his latest special ""Down With Tech.""

🎭 OK, DOPE Game Show!

Friday, May 16 | 8pm | The Mint | $20

OK, DOPE presents an improv game show where three comedians compete in various challenges, testing their quick-thinking skills for ultimate improv glory. Host Bo Jagger Essery leads the comedic showdown.

🎎 BYU Living Legends

Saturday, May 17 | 7pm | McPherson Playhouse | $13

Living Legends presents a vibrant celebration of North and South American and South Pacific cultures through music, dance, and colorful costumes. Talented performers of native descent showcase authentic rhythms, legends, and choreography from Polynesia, Native America, and Latin America.

🎈 Hecklers Presents: Brittany Lyseng

Saturday, May 17 | 7pm | Hecklers Bar & Grill | $22

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

🎖️ Harold Night: Longform Improv Comedy

Saturday, May 17 | 8:30pm | Theatre SKAM | $25

Experience long-form improv comedy with hilarious characters and interwoven stories, all inspired by a single audience suggestion. Victoria's funniest improvisers perform this high-wire act of spontaneous humor.

😅 BRUNCH COMEDY!

Sunday, May 18 | 1pm | The Mint | $10

Enjoy a unique blend of comedy and brunch at The Mint, featuring a special menu, drink deals, and laughs hosted by Nash Park. Cure your hangover with food, drinks, and entertainment starting at noon.

💥 Triple Decker Comedy Tour

Sunday, May 18 | 9-11:30pm | The Mint | $25

Canada's hottest comedy tour arrives in Victoria with three top comics: Himansu Patel, James Cummins, and Dave Luca. Experience a night of stand-up comedy at The Mint Victoria on May 18, 2025. 🎭

Arts & Creative Events

💎 Sea Glass Jewelry Workshop

Saturday, May 17 | 2-3:15pm | Maritime Museum of BC | $10

Transform sea glass into stunning jewelry at this hands-on workshop. Learn wire-wrapping techniques to create a unique pendant or pair of earrings using authentic sea glass from Vancouver Island's beaches.

🌶️ Salsa Planter Workshop

Saturday, May 17 | 10:30am-12pm | Patio Gardens | $64

Create a vibrant salsa planter filled with fresh ingredients like tomatoes, peppers, cilantro, and onions. Learn planting, arranging, and care tips from experts to enjoy homegrown salsa all season.

🪢 Salty Sundays: Rope Keychains

Sunday, May 18 | 2-4pm | Maritime Museum of BC | $10

Craft a nautical-inspired rope keychain at this hands-on workshop. Learn the art of knot tying while creating a unique maritime souvenir.

🃏 MTG Casual Commander

Sunday, May 18 | 2-6pm | Epic Games | Free

Play casual Magic: The Gathering with fellow enthusiasts at this free community event.

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Learning & Workshops

💃 Bollywood Fusion Dance Class

Friday, May 16 | 6-7:30pm | First met gym - 932 Balmoral Road | Free

Groove to Bollywood Fusion in this fun dance class for all levels. Bring comfortable shoes and a water bottle for an energetic workout.

💉 Safer Naloxone Training

Friday, May 16 | 1:30-2:30pm | UVIC Student Wellness Centre | Free

Learn how to administer naloxone and potentially save a life at this free UVSS training session. No registration required, but arrive early as seats are limited.

🍫 Chocolate Masterclass

Saturday, May 17 | 1pm | The Chocolate Project | $10

Taste and evaluate award-winning chocolate bars in this special tasting class. Learn about the attributes of great chocolate and the evaluation process used in international competitions.

🍅 Growing a Bumper Crop of Tomatoes

Saturday, May 17 | 10-11am | Gardens at HCP Saanich | Free

Learn the essentials of successful tomato growing with Jennifer Kolot from the Victoria Master Gardeners Association. The workshop covers choosing varieties, propagation, planting, and managing problems, pests, and diseases.

🌿 Woodland Moss Mirror Workshop

Saturday, May 17 | 9:30-10:30pm | VI Plant Shop | $77

Design a unique preserved moss mirror in this nature-inspired workshop, creating a beautiful piece of low-maintenance green wall art to take home.

🧵 Tsugi Hagi workshop -revive to reuse with visible mending-

Sunday, May 18 | 1-4pm | Little Fernwood | $5 for spot reservation

Learn the Japanese art of Tsugi Hagi (visible mending) at Little Fernwood this Victoria Day weekend. Revive and embellish your items through hands-on workshops.

Outdoor Events

🌿 Fairfield Native Plant Garden Walking Tour

Sunday, May 18 | 1-3pm | Ross Bay Villa | Donation

Explore the Ross Bay Native Plant Garden with botanist Ton Tran, learning about coastal plants that thrive in the area during a guided walking tour of this new community garden.

▶️ Live Music & Concerts

Friday, May 16

Saturday, May 17

▶️ The Temps | Soul / Pop | 9pm-12:30am | Irish Times Pub | Free bTickets & Info

Sunday, May 18

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