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This Week's Events: October 20th - 27th

This Week's Events: October 20th - 27th

💡Activities are happening this week and there's something for everyone - including you!

Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
October 20, 2024

Hey LampPosters!

What an absolutely electric week we have ahead of us! Take a peak out our resources below to get an edge on what’s happening this weekend! ⬇️

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Want to find events by price, category, and date? → Events Platform

Want these in calendar form? → Events Calendar

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Featured

It’s that time of the year…

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

We’re doing the Time Warp again!

Join Brad and Janet as they’re taken on a psychedelic journey of the bizarre by Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Costumes encouraged!

This is a timeless Halloween classic and not one you want to miss. Whether you’re an annual Rocky Horror fan or this is your first time, head down to the Cinecenta for a strange (but always good) time.

All seats are $10, but purchasing your event tickets online gets you a FREE medium popcorn, so make sure to grab a spot in advance!

October 20: 9:00 pm

October 21: 6:30 pm, 8:30 pm

October 27: 9:30 pm

October 28: 7:30 pm

Community Events

🎃 Pumpkin Carving Extravaganza & Community Dinner

Monday, October 21 | 5:30-7:00pm | Fernwood Neighbourhood House | $5+

Pumpkin carving contest and community meal to come together for this cooler weather and festive times. Bring your own pumpkin carving gear or just roll in. Donations appreciated!

🍿 Movie Nights at the Museum

Tuesday, October 22 | 7:00pm | Sidney Museum | By Donation

Catch "Minoru: Memory of Exile" and "Sleeping Tigers: The Asahi Baseball Story", documentaries delving into Japanese internment and displacement in Canada during WW2.

✴️🔬 Future Innovators: Empowering Women in STEM

Tuesday, October 22 | 6:30-8:30pm | Victoria High School - 1260 Grant Street | Free

A talented and engaging panel of women in STEM followed by a networking session for postsecondary STEM students!

👮 Coffee with a Cop

Wednesday, October 23 | 9:30-11:00am | Sports View Lounge - Oak Bay Recreation | Free

Oak Bay invites you to drop in for a quick chat! Bring your questions, concerns and connect with the 12.

🌎 Cafe Sympatico

Wednesday, October 23 | 6:00-9:00pm | Paul Phillips Hall | Free

Created by the Central America Support Commitee, Cafe Sympatico provides a place for Latin Americans to meet and hangout within Victoria. Talk shop, dance, coffee, political - whatever!

🥣 Souper Bowls of Hope

Thursday, October 24 | 11:00am & 1:15pm | Union Club | $81

Souper Bowls is the Victoria Youth Empowerment Society's annual lunchtime fundraiser for youth at risk! Attendees get to select a free handcrafted bowl, dine on delicious soup prepared by master chefs, and jam to live music while mingling with local celebrities & business owners!

🍔 Client Appreciation Community BBQ

Thursday, October 24 | 12:00-2:00pm | 828 View Street | Free

Have you ever worked with TAPS, or had your taxes done by the volunteers? This Thursday, we're having a client appreciation BBQ. There will be free hot dogs, burgers, and veggie burgers.

✴️🖼️ Crafted Farmhouse Market

Friday + Saturday, October 25 + 26 | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Mary Winspear Centre | $5

An artisan boutique market well worth the trip to Sydney! Local crafters show their one-of-a-kind goods in a boutique-style market that will appeal to collectors, local arts supporters, and anyone who enjoys creativity and community alike!

✴️💨 Canna Cafe

Friday, October 25 | 6:00 - 9:00pm | 2% Jazz Coffee | Free

The last Canna Cafe of the year! Drinks, buds, and lots of opportunities to talk to experts and premium brands, plus sample the goods firsthand!

📈 A New Way Forward Community Conference

Friday, October 25 | 10:00am-7:00pm | Westin Bear Mountain Lodge | $120+

A 2-day conference on elevating your personal life, building financial independence, and achieving your goals. Networking and workshops galore!

✴️🦇 Halloween Market YYJ

Saturday + Sunday, October 26 + 27 | 11:00am - 5:00pm | Da Vinci Centre | $5 - $7

Spooky season means spooky markets! This one includes sweet treats, handcrafted goods for sale (spooky themed, of course!), a sip n' shop from Howl Brewing, and live DJs! Advance ticket holders get lightning lineup access, so be sure to secure your spot in advance.

🪵 Lost in the Woods: Halloween Show & Party

Saturday, October 26 | 6:00pm | Crystal Garden | $40-$124

An immersive horror experience (and one of the more renowned Halloween events in Victoria), Lost in the Woods will start with a dance show telling twisted tales, after which the party will kick off with a live DJ, photo booths, games, drag show, and tons of food! This is one you definitely don't want to miss.

👻 10th Annual WICKED VICTORIA

Sunday, October 27 | 10:30am - 3:30pm | Government St (Yates - Broughton) | Free

A pre-Halloween Spooktacular with live music, local vendors, arts & crafts, and tons of treats! This event has been running for 10 years for a reason - perfect for getting you into the spooky season mood!

Finding events - easier than ever.

With the launch of our new website, finding events has never been easier.

Filter by genre, event categories, price, and dates to find the perfect event for you. Having a hard time picking? We’ve got you covered there, too - spin the events wheel and let it decide for you!

— Jared & Simon —

Performing Arts

🔥 The Flame

Monday, October 21 | 7:00pm | The Belfry Theatre | PWYC

The Flame is a storytelling series that features real people, sharing their personal true stories in front of a live audience

🎻 Virtuosic Technologies: Indigenous and European musical storytelling in the 17th century

Monday, October 21 | 7:00pm | Phillip T. Young Recital Hall | Free

Part conversation, part listening circle and open rehearsal, Cree-Métis baritone Jonathon Adams, Violinist Chloe Kim, and harpsichordist Tom Foster discuss works from this virtuosic European oeuvre, sharing technical challenges, resources, and revealing moments of personal joy.

👠 Spooky Slaysion Drag Extravaganza

Thursday, October 24 | 12:00-4:00pm | 828 View Street | $22

A spooky drag slaysian extravaganza! Featuring a dominAsian cast of Jolene Queen Sloan, Meta, the Filipina pop princess, Papa Pill, and Queen Kong!

☠️ Rocky Horror Picture Show

Friday, October 25 | 7:00 & 9:00pm | Cinecenta | $10

The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a spooky season classic and absolute can't-miss! Catch it at the Cinecenta with costumes VERY encouraged!!

✴️🍀 The Charm Offensive with Jim Jefferies & Jimmy Carr

Saturday, October 26 | 7:30pm | Save On Foods Memorial Centre | $80-$175

Your gut will be in stitches after this headliner comedy event of the year at SOFMC! Two headliners, one ticket, lots of laughs (and tickets are selling fast!).

🎶 Music of the Night: The Concert Tour

Saturday, October 26 | 7:30pm | McPherson Playhouse | $62

After selling out throughout their Canada tour, Music of the Night is back with live music and theatre that will leave you in awe. Discounts for Indigenous Community members too.

✴️🖌️ Art Battle Victoria

Saturday, October 26 | 6:00-9:30pm | Victoria Event Centre | $24

The last one every at the VEC?! 12 artists battle head to head over 3 rounds, the crowd decides the winner. Absolutely electric!

Sports & Athletic Events

✴️🏃‍♀️ Queers and Beers X VQRC

Wednesday, October 23 | 4:15pm | Whistle Buoy | Free

Joing the Vic Queer Run Club for a small 4km run ending at Whistle Buoy to meet with Queers and Beers for...you guessed it - some beers! No drop group so don't worry about your pace!

✴️🍻 Bitches & Brews Surf Club

Wednesday, October 23 | 7:00pm | Whistle Buoy | Free

Bitches & Barrels (surfing) is the usual for this crew, but come on, theres too much love in this club. Meet some badass surfers and grab a pint at Whistle Buoy.

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Arts & Creative Events

🍎 Paint & Cider Night

Monday, October 21 | 6:00 - 8:30pm | Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse | $65

A paint n' sip with Kelsie Gibson, with painting materials and a flight included in the ticket price! Open to beginner and expert painters, this one is all about unwinding and letting your creativity loose (with a bit of liquid courage!).

📚 Ann Cleaves in discussion with Iona Whishaw

Monday, October 21 | 7:00pm | Dave Dunnet Community Theatre | $20-$35

One of Britian best crime writers (Ann Cleaves) is in Victoria discussing her freshest off the press book The Dark Wives. Get into a social book discussion held by Munro's!

🦉 Song Owl

Monday, October 21 | 7:00-9:00pm | Haus of Owl | $10

A monthly meeting of artists in Victoria to share what they're working on. Get feedback, adjust and meet other creatives.

🎆 Halloween Wreath Craft Night

Tuesday, October 22 | 6:30-8:30pm | Loghouse Pub | $45

Get into the spooky Halloween spirit with a fun night of crafting at the Loghouse Pub! Create your own glowing 8-inch grapevine wreath, complete with eerie purple, orange, or clear lights.

✴️🧶 Unwind Victoria Knitting Club

Wednesday, October 23 | 7:00-8:30pm | Youth Room - Fairfield Community Centre | Free

Hop into a cozy knitting night with other knitters! No experience necessary, bring your current projects and supplies.

🔄 Flip Night

Wednesday, October 23 | 7:15-9:30pm | Haus of Owl | $10

Make some beats with friend! Bring your DJ gear and share tips, tricks and techniques.

✴️👱‍♀️ Themed Trivia Night: TAYLOR SWIFT Edition

Thursday, October 24 | 7:00pm | The Mint | $2-$12

Lots of Swifties here in Victoria, see where you land amongst the superfans...

🎨 Halloween Paint Night

Thursday, October 24 | 6:30-8:30pm | The Crooked Goose | $45

A spooky Halloween Paint Night at The Crooked Goose! Unleash your creativity as you paint a haunted house surrounded by bats or a Jack-o'-lantern.

🏡 Cultivating Safe Spaces

Thursday, October 24 | 9:00am-12:00pm | theDock | $48

Cultivating a safe space for everyone can have SO MANY impacts on your health, workplace, learning, and growth. Susana Guardado is giving a masterclass on how to make it happen.

Learning & Workshops

🧶 Knitting Basics Workshop

Monday, October 21 | 6:00-8:00pm | 1025 Mason St | Free

Start a cozy new project or bring your own knitting to work on with others.

➰ How & Why The Body Stores Trauma

Tuesday, October 22 | 2:00-3:00pm | KWENCH | By Donation

How and why the body stores unprocessed trauma/emotions and importantly what you can do to help it release taught by Sian Marron.

🛠️ Repair Cafe

Tuesday, October 22 | 5:00-7:00pm | The Green Thimble | $40

Having trouble with your sewing machine? Need some expert advice on creating your dream project? Get some help so you can keep sewing!

🌾 Prairie Fire Magazine Book Launch

Wednesday, October 23 | 6:30pm | Caffe Fantastico Kings | Free

Prairie Fire is a Canadian highlighting new writing. This week they're dropping 50 over 50 to honour Women Writers in Canada

☕ Living with Grief Chat

Wednesday, October 23 | 4:00-6:00pm | 102-4450 Chatterton Way | Free

A one-time interactive workshops covering grief and support methods for mourning and coping with the death of a loved one.

🪿 Birders' Night: Saving Birds One Window at a Time

Wednesday, October 23 | 7:30-9:30pm | Berwick Royal Oak | Free

Windows are pretty awesome, but not for birds... An estimated 1 billion birds die by the glass every year. How could we do better? Get to know from Dr. Willow English.

🧵 Thursdays at Ecologyst - Button Mending Workshop

Thursday, October 24 | 10:00am - 12:00pm | Ecologyst | Free

Learn how to mend buttons, meet fellow sewing enthusiasts, and enjoy the cozy atmosphere (and awesome products) of the Ecologyst store.

✴️🧚 Haunted Fairy House Creative Workshop

Thursday, October 24 | 1:00-3:30pm | West Coast Creative Collective | $47

Create a haunted fairy house out of clay! A great date idea or hangout with friends and festive way to get into the Halloween spirit.

🍷 VINcabulary : Zero Proof Wine

Thursday, October 24 | 7:00-8:30pm | Vessel Liquor | $30

Non-alcoholic beverages is a booming category. Janice will take you on a tasting tour of some of the leading options on the market.

🍝 Pasta Making Class

Saturday, October 26 | 6:00 - 9:00pm | La Pasta La Pizza | $97

Time to level up your pasta game - learn to make the perfect pasta from scratch from Chef Milos, with all ingredients, equipment, and instruction provided. Participants also get a glass of vino, appetizers, a pasta dish, and tiramisu served throughout the journey.

✴️🧘‍♀️ Stitch Meditation

Saturday, October 26 | 4:30-5:30pm | The Green Thimble | $25

A calming, creative exploration of mindfulness through simple hand-stitching techniques. In a relaxed environment, get in your zone and flow!

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