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Weekend Events Planner

💡 A long weekend with markets, workshops and parties!

Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
October 10, 2024

Hey LampPosters! Enjoy the long weekend and stay safe!

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

Want these in calendar form? → Events Calendar

Havin’ a hard time choosing an event? → Spin the Wheel

Did you miss Sunday’s issue? (there’s a ton more events in here!) → Read Here

Read the post online to make sure you don’t miss any events! 👇

Featured

Mind Garden x Midnight Project: HEXED Halloween

Saturday, October 26th | Songhees Wellness Center | 7:00pm - 1:30am | $64

This one is selling out SUPER fast! Only Tier 2 tickets are still available!

MindGarden has been putting on some of the best shows in the city over the last couple years, and this one is looking stacked.

Grab your friends, wear your best Halloween outfit, and get to the dancefloor (don’t forget ear protection!)

👾🎶👽

Community Events

🎸 High Tide Festival

Friday, October 11 | 6:30-11:30pm | Sooke Community Hall | $17-$20

A night of music at the Sooke Community Hall. Get ready to groove to some awesome tunes in a cozy and intimate setting. All local lineup, all night long!

🍲 Hide N Seek & Flourish BeauTea Cafe Pop Up

Friday, October 11 | 6:00-9:00pm | 830 Peatt Rd #105 | $40

Enjoy an evening of delicious Asian bites, teas, cocktails & live music in this intimate venue! Entry includes all menu items listed!

✴️🍂 An Autumn Gratitude Market

Saturday, October 12 | 11:00am-4:00pm | Langford Station | Free

You really can't go wrong with gratitude, or going to this market. Free entry, good food, great music, cool art and a lovely culture of fall festivities all in one spot!

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

✴️🤣 Improv Against Humanity

Friday, October 11 | 8:30-9:40pm | Theatre SKAM | $25

An enormous hit in Toronto and Vancouver, Improv Against Humanity is based on the game Cards Against Humanity. The adult-only show will feature selected audience members playing the game CAH, with improvisers performing scenes based on their horrible, hilarious card combinations!

🎤 Mayce Galoni Comedy

Saturday, October 12 | 7:00/10:00pm | Heckler's Bar and Grill | $22

A double header for Mayce this weekend, which means they MUST have something funny to say. Don't miss out!

📯 Autumn Reflections

Saturday, October 12 | 2:00-4:00pm | Dave Dunnet Community Theatre | $44

An evening filled with music, poetry, and art that captures the essence of the fall season. Immerse yourself in the beauty of autumn as talented artists showcase their work and performances.

Sports & Athletic Events

🚲 Cranksgiving Alley Cat & Food Drive

Sunday, October 13 | 1:00 - 4:00pm | Fernwood Square | ~$20

- Race for a good cause! Bring one non-perishable canned food item for entry (plus a lock and lights!). The race goes from 2-4pm with prizes for winners of every category, plus hang with the crew after. Helmets encouraged! Find more on accepted food items at the link!

🗻 Hike with Friends

Sunday, October 13 | 10:00am | Upper Thetis Lake Trail (meet at main parking lot) | Free

Join the Gatherly social club for a cozy Sunday morning hike in the fall weather - and come prepared to meet some great new friends!

Arts & Creative Events

✴️🖌️ Paint Night at Archer Gallery!

Saturday, October 12 | 7:00-9:00pm | Archer Mural Artist Art Gallery | $46

Another fun paint night happening at Archer Gallery. Drinks and music to keep your entertained while getting instructed by River Brotherston!

🖼️ Sketch Oak Bay Village

Saturday, October 12 | 10:00am | Starbucks Oak Bay | Free

Meet along the 2000 block with your supplies ad spend some time sketching the town. The crew will meet afterwards at Starbucks to show off work!

🧶 Knit & Natter

Sunday, October 13 | 11:15am-12:30pm | Oak Bay United Church | Free

Calling Crafters of All Ages and Stages! An intergenerational meetup for crafters to work on their project and meet new people!

If the post cuts off, that means there’s too many events for the email! Head here to read the full post.

Learning & Workshops

✴️🚵‍♂️ Learn to Fix Your Own Bike

Saturday, October 12 | 1:00-4:00pm | Recyclista's | $70

Learn how to safely and effectively maintain, fix, and rebuild bicycles. Whether you're looking to start from scratch or maintain your rig, Recyclista's has you covered.

Student Section

🪡 Mending Cafe

Friday, October 11 | 1:00 - 4:00pm | DTB B255 (UVic) | Free

Create a mending kit, make patches, darn socks - and so much more! Keep those ol' clothes running a little while longer.

✴️✴️🗳️ Advanced Voting at the UVIC SUB

Friday, October 11 | 8:00am-8:00pm | UVIC SUB Upper Lounge | Free

If you want to get your voting done, then the UVIC SUB is open from 8:00am-8:00pm all day on Friday so you can! Voting helps changes our world!

Live Music & Concerts

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