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Victoria's Best Events This Week
Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
June 23, 2024
This Week’s Categories
Featured
Community Events
Get Involved
Learning Lounge
Performing Arts
Sporty Section
Creative Corner
Live Music
✴️ = Popular Events
🎷 = TD Victoria International Jazz Fest
Laketown Shakedown
This Weekend!
With headliner Gwen Stefani, and acts from Busta Rhymes, Canada’s BBNO$ and Victoria’s Neon Steve it is a guaranteed weekend for the books!
Tickets start at $99 + fees (or a bit more, depending on which spot you want and how long you stay).
Yeehaw!
🤠
Monday, June 24 | 11:30 - 3:00 PM | The SUB @ UVIC | Free
An exquisite lineup of vendors who are showcasing Indigenous beadwork, stained glass, photos, stickers, shirts, toys and more!
✴️ Chess Night ♟️
Wednesday, June 26 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | Saint Cecilia | Free
Don’t blunder your Wednesday and miss this Chess Night! All levels are welcome. The team is happy to teach!
Wednesday, June 26 | 5:45 - 7:30 PM | “Spaces” Uptown Mall | Free
Bring some food and meet fellow businesspeople within Victoria. Quick 5-minute speed networking rounds and podcast style meet-ups.
Thursday, June 27 - July 6 | 6:30 PM | Craigdarroch Castle | $25
Happening every day until July 6th, the crew is putting on “Much Ado About Nothing” at the beautiful Craigdarroch Castle. Stay tuned for more plays!
Saturday, June 29 | 4:30 - 9:00 PM, Show Starts at 8:00 PM | Haus of Owl | $10
Actors, poets, musicians and other artists gather to create a theatre show in 3 hours. After the third hour, the audience arrives!
Saturday, June 29 | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Oaklands Community Centre | Free
This one has been in the works for a minute, and we’re so excited it’s coming together! Highlighting the Queer + Trans communities, there will be food, music, educational vendors, pottery and more!
Till Sunday, June 30 | Various | Various | Free - $60
The Jazz Fest has been ON and this week we are jam packed with some of the most talented, funky and groovy artists to ever be on the island! Check out more in “Live Music” down below.
Tuesday, June 25 | 7:00 PM | Habit Coffee Chinatown | Free
As renters ourselves, this couldn’t hit closer to home. Join Gregor Craigie. author of ‘Our Crumbling Foundation, How We Solve Canada's Housing Crisis’ in a meaningful conversation.
Wednesday, June 26 | 10:00 - 11:00 PM | Founder’s Wharf - Swan Lake | $5
Get trained on how to perform lake water quality monitoring and become a Wetland Waterkeeper. These bogs are help protect us from flooding, drought, and climate change.
Monday + Tuesday, June 24 + 25 | 9:00 - 5:00 PM | Victoria Event Centre | $250
This 2-day workshop provides you with the immediate tools necessary to recognize and support someone with thoughts of suicide. Great for anyone in social work!
Tuesday, June 25 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Online | Free
This is on ZOOM! (Don’t get used to online events on here!)
An important and interesting workshop on how to transform your lawn into a low maintenance habitat for wildlife and pollinators.
Wednesday, June 26 | 5:30 - 6:30 PM | Cameron Bandshell | Free
Learn to Chinese Lion dance and drum from Sifu Godwin Chan of Ging Wu West Lion Dancers. A free event put on by the City of Victoria.
Wednesday, June 26 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM | UVIC Student Wellness Centre | Free
Every day 22 Canadians die from opioids. After what happened earlier this year here, this course is more relevant than ever.
Saturday, June 29 | 1:00 PM | The Chocolate Project | $10
Introductory class covering how chocolate is made and how to taste it properly. Believe us, there is a way!
Saturday, June 29 | 2:00 PM | Garry Oak Room - Oak Bay Rec | Free
To register, you must call 250-370-7300 (old school!)
Explore the pressing challenges of our changing climate, how our gardens are evolving and how cities are adapting.
We may be biased, but I’m not sure there’s a more sustainably-oriented community in all of Canada than there is in Victoria. What’s more, we manage to do it while looking super fly 😎
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Tuesday, June 25 | 5:00 PM | UVIC Grad House | $5
Hosted by Eddi Licious and Vivian Vanderpuss, bring some cash to support the UVSS Gender Empowerment Centre.
Wednesday, June 26 | 8:00 | The Mint | $15
The best way to spend a Wednesday night laughing to Morgan Cranny and Drew Farrance!
Wednesday, June 26 | 8:00 | Fernwood Inn | $63 (tables of 4+ only)
Fernwood Inn comedy night with some of Victoria’s funniest stand up Comics and Improvisers.
Thursday, June 27 | 8:00 | Theatre SKAM Satellite Studio | $10
An Improv show from students of the 201 class from Garden City
Saturday, June 29 | 8:00 PM - 12:30 AM | Victoria Event Centre | $48
Explore the edges of reality with performances that will send you to space! Over 60% already sold out.
Saturday, June 29 | 8:00 PM | McPherson Playhouse | $29
A one man show that moves brilliantly between funny, relatable and incredibly touching using great music and captivating storytelling.
Saturday, June 29 | 7:00 PM | Dave Dunnet Theatre | $30
Enjoy the yearly harvest of all the hard work the full year program students and teachers have put in! Going fast on Eventbrite
Saturday, June 29 | 8:00 PM | Hecklers Bar and Grill | $22
Glenn is a clever and subversive comedian who always lands on his jokes. He has an English accent as well so it’s immediately better.
Saturday, June 29 | 7:30 PM | The Metro Studio | $27
Kick off Victoria Pride Week with this pride cabaret featuring a local line-up of queer voices. Hosted by the legendary Gouda Gabour, featuring Robert Holliston on piano.
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Monday, June 24 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | UVIC Library | Free
Happening all week long in McPherson, customize your pronoun pin - perfect for Pride Month.
Thursday, June 27 | 6:30 PM | Habit Coffee Pandora | $48
The Woodland Charm is helping you get on the Y-axis with your plants. Perfect for spicing the space up!
Thursday, June 27 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM | 709 Douglas St. | Sliding Scale
SUPPLY Victoria is putting on a new monthly craft night. This month’s theme: collaging. Bring your project from home or use the supplies provided. RSVP above!
Thursday, June 27 | 5:30 - 8:30 PM | The Green Thimble | $60
Learn how to match the end of your binding perfectly and end up with a tidy finish. Be sure to double check the materials list!
Thursday, June 27 | 6:45 - 8:15 PM | Arbutus Room - Fairfield Community Place | By Donation
Facilitated by the Moss Rock Art Collective, bring your art works and meet some like-minded individuals. :)
Thursday, June 27 | 6:30 PM | The Crooked Goose Pub | $50
Make your own stunning mosaic lanterns that light up the room with dazzling reflections. A cheeky beverage too? Why not!
Saturday, June 29 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Haus of Owl | $10
Come down to the Haus of Owl and meet other local musicians to discuss your art and build community through music and discussion. Of course, there’s a jam session after!
Saturday, June 29 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Uranian Library | $30
For this workshop, you’ll be creating a talisman star using traditional Ukrainian embroidery techniques!
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Monday, June 24 | 7:00 PM | Thetis Lake Bathrooms | Free
A quick 5km loop of Thetis to start your week off!
Wednesday, June 26 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Save on Foods Memorial Centre | $27
The women’s national teams go head to head on the court for a pre-Olympic exhibition training match!
Tuesday + Wednesday, June 26 + 27 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | First Met - 932 Balmoral Rd. | $27
New students welcome and no experience necassary. Make new friends, improve your coordination, feel confident and get a wicked workout in.
Yoga at the Orchard 🧘♀️
Saturday, June 29 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | Junction Orchard & Cidery | $15
Escape the hustle and bustle and get some outdoor and out-of-town yoga in to start off your weekend.
Saturday, June 29 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | Junction Orchard & Cidery | 8
$8 at the door for live viewing of UFC 303 Light Heavyweight category.
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Monday, June 24
🎷▶️Laura Anglade Quartet | Singer/Quartet | 7:00 PM | Hermann’s Jazz Club | $36
🎷▶️Cory Henry | Soul/Jazz/R&B | 9:00 PM | Wicket Hall | $45
▶️Suzie Q & Sean Duhaime | Jazz/Blues | 5:00 PM | The Loft | $10
Tuesday, June 25
▶️Music in the Park - Opal Dar and Q | Folk/Roots/Blues/Violin | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | Cridge Park | Free
Pride Festival Warm-Up - Location
✴️▶️The Umbrellas | Jangle/Pop/Indie | 8:00 PM | Lucky Bar | $15
▶️Dave Harris & Friends | Blues | 5:00 PM | The Loft | $10
🎷▶️Bellbird | Melodic-Modern Jazz | 7:00 PM | Hermann’s Jazz Club | $36
🎷▶️Veronica Swift | Vaudeville/Bossa nova/Funk/Jazz | 7:30 PM | McPherson Playhouse | $45
🎷▶️La Lom | Cumbia/Dance/Country | 9:00 PM | Wicket Hall | $35
Wednesday, June 26
▶️Evening Music Jam | Various | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | The Loft | Free
Come play some tunes! - Free
🎷▶️Konrad Agnas Quartet | Drum-Focused Jazz | 7:00 PM | Hermann’s Jazz Club | $36
🎷▶️Twin Bill: Take 6 and Morgan James | Funk/Jazz/Pop/R&B | 7:30 PM | Royal Theatre | $57
Grammy-winning! - Tickets
🎷▶️Lakecia Benjamin | Saxophone/Latin/Funk | 9:00 PM | Wicket Hall | $35
Thursday, June 27
▶️Claire Coupland | Folk/Singer-Songwriter | 12:00 - 1:00 PM | Fort Commons | Free
▶️DJ I-LOT Spins | Soul/Funk/Chill | 9:00 - 11:00 PM | The Drake Eatery | Item Purchase
✴️▶️Goin’ Underwater: The Thunes / Diploids / The Phigs | Indigenous Rock/Funk/Indie | 8:00 PM | Victoria Event Centre | $17
▶️Summer Glasses Latin Party | Reggaeton/Electro/Latin | 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM | Lucky Bar | $11
▶️Rhythm Train | Blues/Rock/R&B | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | The Loft | $10
🎷▶️Eliana Cuevas and Jeremy Ledbetter | Vocal/Piano/Latin-Jazz | 7:00 PM | Hermann’s Jazz Club | $36
🎷▶️Ulysses Owens Jr. and Generation Y | Jazz/Soul | 9:00 PM | Wicket Hall | $35
Friday, June 28
▶️The Opera & the Sea | Voice/Opera | 7:30 - 8:00 PM | Alix Goolden Performance Hall | $25
✴️▶️Heaven For Real / Diamond Day / Juniper Smile | Alt Rock/Indie/Rock-Jazz | 10:00 PM | The Mint | $19
▶️Maryze Pride Party | Dance/Electronic | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | Quadratic Sound | $17 - $22 + Member Fee
▶️Queer Open Decks ft Lunasty | Dance/Electronic | 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM | Quadratic Sound | $15 + Member Fee
▶️Emo Night | Alt/Rock/Emo | 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM | Lucky Bar | $11
▶️Snak The Ripper: Kill The Messenger Tour | Hip-Hop/Rap | 8:30 PM | Capital Ballroom | $36 + Fees
▶️Open Mic Night | Various | 6:30 - 9:30 PM | Caffe Fantastico | Free
▶️The Daydrinkers | Classic Rock Hits | 7:00 - 10:00 PM | The Loft | $10
▶️Pulse Radio | Rock/pop | 7:30 - 10:30 PM | The Loghouse Pub | Free
🎷▶️Hilario Duran Trio | Afro/Cuban/Latin/Jazz | 7:00 PM | Hermann’s Jazz Club | $44
🎷▶️Sunny Jain’s Wild Wild East + Avataar | Jazz/Flute/Funk/Pop/Hindu | 7:00 PM | Bullen Park | $43
Saturday, June 29
▶️Edie Daponte | Jazz/Latin/World | 1:30 - 3:30 PM | Cameron Bandshell | Free
▶️PLAY | House/Groove | 10:00 PM - 3:00 AM | Quadratic Sound | $28 + Member Fee
✴️▶️Co[Lab] - ft. Just John | Dubstep/DnB/Bass | 9:30 PM - 2:00 AM | Capital Ballroom | $20 - $30 + Fees
▶️The Four Folks | Folk/Bluegrass | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Caffe Fantastico | $16
▶️Neil & The Damage Done | Neil Young Tribute | 7:00 - 10:00 PM | The Loft | $10
▶️Summer Concerts in the Park | Various Artists | 2:00 - 4:00 PM | Willows Park | Free
▶️While We Work: Jeffrey Ellom & Niloo Farahzadeh | Afrofuturist Lens/Psych/Nostalgic | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Ministry of Casual Living | Free
🎷▶️Marchfourth + TightHair | Rock/Funk/Jazz/Disco | 7:00 PM | Bullen Park | $43
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