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Weekend Events Planner
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Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
December 05, 2024
Hey LampPosters! Notice something new? We got a fresh makeover!
While the look is fresh, us here on a Thursday night to bring you ALL of Victoria’s events going on this weekend remains the same as ever! Stay safe this weekend.
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Community Events
Friday, December 6 | 10am-8pm | Saanich Fairgrounds | $7
An annual Christmas market & artisan show! Over 175 local artists strut their stuff alongside a full kitchen serving hot meals, snacks, and bevvies! Also on Saturday from 10am-5pm.
Saturday, December 7 | 7pm-late | Porch Light Tattoo | Free
A duo celebration of the extra-dimensional art of Isaac Holland & Ian Olsen and the 1-year anniversary of Porch Light Tattoo. Cheap beer, vinyl tunes, flash tattoos, a raffle, and sweet art all bundled together!
Saturday, December 7 | 10:00am-4:00pm | Patio Gardens Saanich | Donation
Patio Gardens annual Christmas Market is back with 80+ vendors with lots of creations. A great time to support small business!
Saturday, December 7 | 11:00am-4:00pm | Market Square | Free
The craft fair for geeks and nerds!! Finally! If you feel like most of the fairs are full of soaps, art and other stuff you're not in need of, this is the best fair for you! Happening all weekend!
Saturday, December 7 | 9:45am-2:30pm | BC Aviation Museum | $10
Santa is rolling up on a new kind of sleigh - catch him ride into the BC Aviation Museum on a helicopter and then snag some photos with him!
Saturday, December 7 | 3-8pm | Langford Station | Free
This market has a bit of everything! Ballon artists, hot chocolate, princesses & carolers, and 30+ local vendors! Wear an ugly christmas sweater & enter for the gift basket giveaway!
🧑🎄 Noël Franco
Saturday, December 7 | 9:30am-2pm | École Victor Brodeur | Free
Experience the holidays in French in Victoria! Enjoy a Christmas market, a festive breakfast, and visit Santa’s workshop for surprises and photos.
Saturday, December 7 | 11am-5pm | Junction Cidery | Free
Pizza, cider, tons of vendors hawking their crafts, munchies, tarot readings, and tons more! What more do ya' need?
Saturday, December 7 | 4-8pm | 950 Yates St. | Free
Local vendors pop off at this Christmas market with eats n' drinks available on the side! Animals are all welcome.
Saturday, December 7 | 3-8pm | Veteran's Memorial Park | Free
The annual Langford Light Up!! The fun goes on all day, starting with arts & crafts, ice carving, food trucks, and a market from 3-8. From 5-8, there will also be musical performances, balloon artists, face painting, and tons of seasonal treats - plus Santa and the iconic Light Up of holiday lights!
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— Jared & Simon —
Performing Arts
Friday, December 6 | 8pm | Paul Phillips Hall | $14
Multilayered play exploring themes related to self-acceptance. Intertwined stories weave in and out as the viewer catches on to the connection between Stalin's daughter, a white supremacist on the road to redemption, and a professor's failed marriage. Running Friday & Saturday & Dec. 11th-14th.
✴️😂 Kevin Bozeman
Saturday, December 7 | 7:00/10:00pm | Heckler's Bar and Grill | $22
Kevin! He’s a talented comedian, he’s performed nationwide, he’s featured on major networks, he’s achieved viral success with "Clean & Unfiltered" with over 7 million views - and now he’s coming to Victoria to make you laugh your ass off! This Saturday!
Saturday, December 7 | 7:00 - 9:00pm | The Farquhar | $27 - $47
After lighting up Times Square multiple times, getting praise from legends like Penn & Teller, and featuring on Forbes, Vitaly brings world class illusions right here in Victoria
Saturday, December 7 | 5-7pm | Dave Dunnet Theatre | $25
Escape the chill this Saturday for a magical evening of dance in celebration of the holiday season! FROST is a family-friendly event with complimentary hot chocolate and a special photo opportunity with performers after the show.
Saturday, December 7 | 12:30pm | Darcy's Pub Westshore | $5/food donation
Get a delicious brunch, support the Goldstream food bank, and enjoy a holi-slay performance while you're at it. If there isn't a drag brunch involved, is it really the holidays?
Sunday, December 8 | 8-10pm | 3281 Harriet Rd. | $10
Live improv with a Christmas theme! The entire show is performed based on prompts from the audience.
Sports & Athletic Events
A quiet one for sports this weekend… must be getting cold? Good things our faithful run clubs are still at it!
✴️🎅🏽 Santa Run
Saturday, December 7 | 9am | Fernwood Coffee | Free
Join a festive run with Fernwood Social & other local run clubs - 6km route with a group photo midway and holiday tunez throughout! Wear your most festive costumes, bring your dog, and stick around after for some coffee and chats!
Friday, December 6 | 7:30-10:30pm | Victoria Edelweiss Club | $10-$12
Come dance with other community members! Bring a partner or come solo and meet many swing dance enthusiasts.
Sunday, December 8 | 5-8pm | Herald St. Brewing | Free
Running back and forth from the bar to your friends counts as sports right? Well, it does in our books, and in the books of the Fernwood Social Run Club! Come hang out at Herald St. Brewing for good times with an even better crew. Ugly Christmas sweaters encouraged!
Arts & Creative Events
Saturday, December 7 | 11am-3pm | Mayfair Mall | $5
Every guest receives a cookie decoration kit, colouring cards, and a photo with the Gingerbread Mascot!
✴️🧶 Knit & Give
Saturday, December 7 | 1pm | Shared after RSVP | Free/donation
Our friends at Gatherly are hosting a cozy crafternoon to crochet & knit scarves to give out for those who need a bit of extra warmth this season! Meet friends, enjoy a relaxing afternoon, and give back to the community! All supplies provided.
Sunday, December 8 | 2-4pm | Maritime Museum | $10
Create your own linocut, nautical-themed bookmarks or postcard prints while you learn about their ecological wellbeing and risks!
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Learning & Workshops
Saturday, December 7 | 10:00-11:00am | 720 Station Ave | $30
Only 4 spots available for this workshops! Try tons of different teas with history of their growth, how to brew better at home, and any other questions you have answered!
Sunday, December 8 | 2:00-4:00pm | Little Fernwood | Free
How a different type of agricultural system in the Amazon provides improved food and economic security! A great way to network and learn about new robust systems.
Outdoor Events
Saturday, December 7 | 9:45am-1pm | Colwood Creek Park | Free
Get outside, make a difference for the natural ecosystems in Colwood, and meet new friends with the Greater Victoria Green Team... 'nuff said!
Saturday, December 7 | 4:30-7pm | Bear N Bee Therapeutic Farm | By donation ($20)
Another cozy Queer Herd Gathering at the farm, hosted and guided by Michelle! Connect with kindred spirits (both human & furry!) in a peaceful environment, get some guided meditation in, and relax around the fire. 19++, by donation.
Saturday, December 7 | 10am-12pm | Browning Park | Free
What better way to get into the holiday spiriting than getting your hands dirty? Join the Saanich Pulling Together Program for a BIG planting day - around 300 plants have been ordered, so you'll get to see the park transform in front of your eyes!
✴️🏖️ Beach Cleanup
Saturday, December 7 | 11am-1pm | Island View Beach | Free
Help clean up a local beach with the Surfrider Foundation to keep your backyard clean and do all the animals a favour! Huge brownie points from the world, plus meet other people passionate about keeping our earth clean.
Sunday, December 8 | 9-11am | Outerbridge park | Free
A bird walk in Outerbridge Park! Everyone welcome, no registration required - just enjoy da birds in 9+ acres of bird paradise & garden.
Foodie Events
Saturday, December 7 | 10am-1pm | Royal Theatre | $125
Not a Victoria Secret brunch, but even better - the Victoria Symphony hosts a cozy holiday brunch with music, delicious food, and tons of holiday cheer. Proceeds towards VS Youth Ed. programs and the Symphony.
Saturday, December 7 | 10am-10pm | Bayanihan Community Centre | $15+
Dive headlong into some tasty African flavours, including dishes from Cameroon, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and more! Plus, the tables will be loaded up with board games for you to play while you eat. Treat your taste buds with some new flavours!
Live Music & Concerts
Friday, November 6th
▶️ Midnight Project ft. Slice o Ginger / Pillo / Fram3s / Phulla / Lex | Garage / D&B | 9pm-2am | downbeat Event Centre | $15+ | Tickets & Info
Looking for more Friday music? Give our Sunday issue a ring for other shows going on!
Saturday, November 7th
▶️ STOMP ft. Ben Mason / Q / The Oldest Man I Know / Poppa Don Gernie | Punk / Folk / Bluegrass / Fiddle | 6:30-9:30pm | Caffe Fantastico | $17 - $22 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Electric Druids / Wolf Venom / Hit The Deck | Punk/Rock/Metal | 8pm-12am | Phoenix Bar and Grill | $10-$15 | Tickets & Info
▶️ A Season of Light | Children Choir | 2pm | Alix Goolden Performance Hall | $27 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Victoria Gaelic Christmas | Gaelic Choir | 2-4pm | 2964 Tillicum Rd | $15 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Colombian Candles Night Party | Colombian | 8pm-1am | Belleville's | $20-$25 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Back Underground | Hypnotic Techno | 9pm-2am | downbeat Event Centre | $15+ | Tickets & Info
▶️ Frog Eyes & Himalayan Bear | Alt Rock | 5:30-9:30pm | Centennial Square | Free | Tickets & Info
▶️ Dance Therapy: Winter Heat - Black Light Party | AfroLatin Fusion | 9pm | Lucky Bar | $20 | Tickets & Info
Sunday, November 8th
▶️ Christmas Pops With Canadian Brass (pt.2) | Christmas | 2:30pm | Royal Theatre | $29 | Tickets & Info
▶️ New Classical: Duo Étrange Voice + Cello | Classical | 2-3:30pm | First Unitarian Church of Victoria | $30 | Tickets & Info
▶️ A Holiday Cellobration | Cello | 7-9pm | Phillip T. Young Recital Hall | Donation | Tickets & Info
▶️ Woolly Rhino | Indie / Rock | 6-11pm | Little Fernwood | $0-$15 | Tickets & Info
▶️ House Concert with Claire Coupland and Of The Sun | Banjo/Folk | 6:30pm | Swan Lake House | $20 Door | Tickets & Info
▶️ A Season of Light | Children Choir | 2pm | Alix Goolden Performance Hall | $27 | Tickets & Info
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