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Weekend Events Planner
💡Techno shows, (more) holiday markets, and tons of fun this weekend!
Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
November 28, 2024
Hey LampPosters!
Welcome to the last weekend of November! How quick was that?! Ring in the holiday season (officially) with some great events. Stay safe and have fun!
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Featured
Jelly Roll
Grammy nominated Jelly Roll is coming West Coast!
With 18 million monthly listeners, a restful place on the top charts, and features with Post Malone and Machine Gun Kelly, this booking is no joke!
Don’t be fooled by the facetats and scruffy look, Jelly Roll is the real deal.
🪼🎸🎤
March 6th, 2025 | 7pm | $80-$190 | Save On Foods Centre
Community Events
Saturday, November 30 | 10pm-3am | Vic Biz Hub | $33-$39
This is one of the more unique events we've come across (and we see A LOT of events). Determine the future of IronicSpin - take a vote and insert it into the democratic randomizer! Booze will be on hand to help drown your sorrows, an insult booth to keep you humble, and plenty of fun activities & live music to keep you entertained!
Saturday, November 30 | 10am-2pm | 6917 Veyaness Rd. | By donation
Festive fun at the Vic Therapeutic Riding Association! All the stalls will be decorated for holidays, and you can vote for your favourite, get some unique holiday pictures with the horses, and get a barn tour!
Saturday, November 30 | 10am-5pm | Royal BC Museum | Free
A multi-cultural holiday market running Saturday & Sunday at the museum! Food, warm drinks, and live performances, plus a ton of local vendors with gifts to get your holiday shopping done!
Saturday, November 30 | 10am-5pm | Crystal Garden | $11-$27
Running all weekend at the Crystal Garden! Jewlery, unique crafts and food items, locally-made bath/body products, plus tons more! If you're going, consider the VIP tickets for front of the line access, a tote bag, and a free gift + exclusive offers!
Saturday, November 30 | 10:30am-5pm | Da Vinci Centre | $5
A holiday market for the Westshore folks! 40+ vendors strut goods from clothing, jewelry, fine art & woodworking, wine & spirits, and even a live demo of marble carving from Stone Carver Danial Cline.
Saturday, November 30 | 11am-4pm | Fernwood Community Centre | By donation
A Fair Trade fair at Fernwood Community Centre! Locally-made and ethically-sourced gifts, clothing, decor, and food from the International Women's Catering Co-op!
Saturday, November 30 | 11am-2pm | Ukrainian Catholic Church | By donation
Make dinner easy on yourself tonight... Your chance to get some tasty Ukrainian food; borscht, cabbage rolls, perogies, and tons of other delicious meals ranging from $10-$40.
Saturday, November 30 | 10am-4pm | Sooke Community Hall | Free
Ya we get it, this isn't in Vic - but it's darn close (kinda), plus it's market season! Meet some new people, support local, grab some gifts or just hang! All weekend long.
Sunday, December 1 | 5pm | Butchart Gardens | $5-$37
Head to Butchart Gardens for the official switch flip on the annual Magic of Christmas lights display. Thousands of Christmas lights turn the Gardens into the coziest atmosphere, complete with carousel rides, carolers, and festive brass. Running until January 6th, so lots of opportunities to check it out!
Friday - Sunday, December 1 | 10am-5pm | Gorge Park Pavilion | $5-$11
We had this one in Sunday’s newsletter, but forgot to mention it’s going on all weekend (Friday from 5-9pm, Sat +Sun). A cozy market set in the Japanese Gardens of Gorge Park Pavilion, this market will have any art, craft, accessory, or tasty treat you can dream up. Coffee, baked goods, and ice cream will be on hand to fuel your shopping.
Sunday, December 1 | 12-5pm | Herald St. Brew Works | Free
Great tunes and cold beers join forces for this sweet pop-up celebrating Doom City Records! Shop for a new record to add to your collection, enjoy live music, and sip some tasty & exclusive brews made just for this event by Whistle Buoy, Ile Sauvage, Herald St. Brew, and Beacon Brewing.
✴️ ❤️🔥 Local Folk Fair
Sunday, December 1 | 11am-4pm | Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse | $5
This might be the most jam-packed Holiday market we've seen yet! 40+ vendors, live music on hand to provide the vibes, and tons of yummy food, tasty drinks, workshops, and photo shoot ops! The event will be a outside/inside combo, so dress warm & keep cozy with a hot mulled cider while you wait!
Sunday, December 1 | 5:30-9pm | 2571 Quadra St | $10+
The pizza shop goes onto wheels this weekend at Emmaline’s! Check it out dine in or takeaway.
Sunday, December 1 | 3-6pm | Canteen Road/Archie Browning | Free
Live music at Archie Browning starting at 3:00pm, followed by a holiday parade and then snacks from Santa! Always a super fun, cozy Christmas event to start December off in festive spirits!
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— Jared & Simon —
Performing Arts
Saturday, November 30 | 8-10:30pm | The Mint | $32-$42
Its getting stickyyyyy! An unforgettable evening of chaotic cabaret performances. Watch out if you're in the front row!
Saturday, November 30 | 7 & 10pm | Heckler's Bar and Grill | $22
Originally from Edmonton, Henry is a regular at the Comedy Cellar in NYC where he now makes his home. He’s also been featured on Just For Laughs New Faces, CBC’s Debaters, Comedy Central and more! Catch him Saturday!
Saturday, November 30 | 8:30-9:40pm | Theatre SKAM | $25
Victoria's best improvisers go head-to-head in weekly, hilarious improv contests where the audience decides the winner!
Saturday, November 30 | 2:pm | Little Fernwood | $0-$15
This Much I Know interweaves stories of self-acceptance, connecting Stalin's daughter, a white supremacist, and a professor's failing marriage.
Sunday, December 1 | 7pm doors / 8:00pm | Capital Ballroom | $40-$48
Critically acclaimed Irish comedian David hits the Victoria stage with a show infused with stories from his travelling, drinking, and mildly confusing immigration attempts. David is a previous winner of the San Fran Comedy Competition award, with previous winner Robin Williams telling you all you need to know about David's comedic quality..
Sunday, December 1 | 1 & 7pm | Royal Theatre | $49+
Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s acclaimed Nutcracker returns to Victoria! Featuring a hockey game, Mounties, polar bears, reindeer, and a battle on Parliament Hill. It's winter classics with a Canadian twist!
Basement Sessions w/ Kenny Larkin
This Saturday, November 30th @ the downbeat
Detroit techno legend, @kennylarkinofficial is bringing his signature deep, soulful sound to the Garden City Saturday night.
Worlds, Larkin has been a key figure in shaping the techno scene since the ’90s, with a style that’s both moody and hypnotic. A regular at iconic clubs like Berghain, Watergate, and Fabric London, his sets are always a masterclass.
Joined by resident DJ Yours Truly (@johntruly), plus rising talent DJ Flacko (@flackomateoo) who’ll set the tone for the night.
SEE YOU SOON!👽👽👽
Sports & Athletic Events
Saturday, November 30 | 9am | Mt. Doug Main Parking | Free
Two 5km loops of PKOLS, first one is no drop, second one is cooking with speed. 353m elevation total. Join the lovely crew of the VQRC!
✴️ 🧘🏽♀️ Yogassage with RMTs
Saturday, November 30 | 5-6:30pm | Ashtanga Yoga | $60-$80
Blending restorative yoga with soothing massages tailored to each posture! There's yoga, and then there's THIS - the ultimate relax & restore for your body from our favourite local yoga studio!
Saturday, November 30 | 8-9am | Gonzales Beach | $20
Get your day started with a silent disco on the beach! Soak up the rays (hopefully) and jam to a wide range of eclectic music designed to get you moving and stir the soul
Sunday, December 1 | 10am | Centennial Stadium | By donation
Dress up in your best elf or holiday gear and get ready to run! Choose between the 1 Mile Fun Run or put together a team for the 4x400m Relay! Proceeds go towards the Vikes XC and Track Team.
Sunday, December 1 | 6-8pm | Address shared after purchase | $28
A half hour of soothing Yin Yoga to get the body nice & relaxed before another hour of Sound Bathing, where frequencies help to calm the brain & align your energies. The perfect mental & physical flow!
Arts & Creative Events
Friday, November 29 | 10:30 - 3pm | Epic Games | $5
Test your skills, meet likeminded individuals and score BIG! This community has to be so cool.
👩🏼🎨 Family Crafternoon
Saturday, November 30 | 1-3pm | Oak Bay United Church | Free
Crafts and refreshments for the fam! Come on in and work on your project or just hang. All welcome.
Saturday, November 30 | 11am-4:30pm | VI Plant Shop | Free
A fun, creative and free workshop where you'll learn to make a unique moss ornament! Great to put up on the tree for the holidays (if you're into that). Can’t make it? No worries, you can catch the same workshop on December 1st!
Saturday, November 30 | 12-5pm | 651 Johnson | $50+
2nd Degree and Gids Garments putting all their resources into this one. Good deals on good Arc'teryx. Worth.
Saturday, November 30 | 12-6pm | Botched Shop | Free
Sensesse (sensitive - finesse) is a women-led street snowboarding project. Ran by interdisciplinary artists and snowboarders, Sensesse is equally focused on aesthetic, style, and music as it is progressing a high level of women’s and non-binary street snowboarding.
Saturday, November 30 | 6:30-9pm | 561 Johnson St. #108 | $60
Did you know insights on your body and life can be gained from your spine? We didn't either. In this event, a teacher will get these insights and use them to guide you on a journey of self-discovery & healing.
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Learning & Workshops
Friday, November 29 | 9am | Cattle Point Main Parking Lot | Free
The wintering species have now returned and you can expect to see a nice selection of loons, grebes, seaducks, shorebirds, alcids, gulls, and cormorants at Cattle Point!
✴️ 🍝 Pasta Making Class
Saturday, November 30 | 6-9pm | La Pasta La Pizza | $90
La Pasta La Pizza's pasta-making classes are always super popular, and for good reason! Learn to make pasta dough, perfect your pasta, and get hands-on instructions from Chef Milos himself! A whole new culinary world awaits.
Saturday, November 30 | 4:30-6pm | Vessel Liquor | $30
An international tour of sparkling wines, all from the comfort of Vessel Liquor. Everything you need to know about your glass of bubbly.
Saturday, November 30 | 1-1:45pm | Swan Lake Nature House | $10
Join environmental educator Andie for a geological lesson of Swan Lake and the unique ecosystem! It's seriously stunning here!
Saturday, November 30 | 1pm | The Chocolate Project | $10
A chill yet popular intro chocolate class! A great way to learn about tasting techniques and the product journey!
Saturday, November 30 | 1-4pm | Recyclistas Bike Shop | $70
Treat your whip to a fix-up session, and treat your brain by learning how to fix your steed up yourself!
Live Music & Concerts
Friday, November 29th
▶️ Victoria Guitar Open Mic | Guitar | 6:30-9:00pm | Caffe Fantastico | Free | Tickets & Info
✴️ ▶️ REALITY | Dance / Groove | 8:00pm - Late | Medusa Shot House | $5-$15 Door | Tickets & Info
▶️ West My Friend | Indie | 7:30-9:30pm | James Bay United Church | $28 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Fridaymusic: Percussion Ensemble | Percussion | 12:30-1:20pm | Phillip T. Young Recital Hall | Free | Tickets & Info
▶️ We 3 Classic Rock | Indie / Rock | 7:30-10:30pm | Log house Pub | Free | Tickets & Info
✴️ ▶️ Fire! Drum & Bass | Drum and Bass | 9:00pm-2:00am | the downbeat | $0-$15 | Tickets & Info
Saturday, November 30th
▶️ Vibes & Verses | Various | 8pm | KWENCH | $33+ | Tickets & Info
✴️ ▶️ The Electric Kitty's Night Out w/ The Poubelles and Friends | Indie / Rock | 8:00-11:30pm | Phoenix Bar and Grill | $15 | Tickets & Info
Sunday, December 1st
▶️ Candy Canes & Carols | A cappella / Choir | 2:00pm | Mary Winspear Centre | $30 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Ensemble Sangineto | Folk / Celtic / Chant | 7:00-9:00pm | Hermann's Jazz Club | $25 | Tickets & Info
▶️ UVSMEA Fundraiser Show | Indie / Punk | 5:00-8:00pm | Oaklands Community Centre | $15 | Tickets & Info
✴️ ▶️ Harsh Noise Petting Zoo ft. Beaded Field / Night Tide / Fussing / Void Puppet | Noise | 1:30pm | Little Fernwood | $10 PWYC | Tickets & Info
▶️ CanUS Traditional Jazz Matinee | Jazz | 1:00-3:00pm | Hermann's Jazz Club | $20 | Tickets & Info
▶️ UVic Sonic Lab: A Degree of Beauty | Classical | 7-9pm | Philip T. Young Recital Hall, UVic | By donation | Tickets & Info
✴️ ▶️ Gerdan - Never Mind the Night Tour | Traditional Ukrainian Folk | 7-9pm | St. Andrew's Presbyterian | $50 | Tickets & Info
▶️ UVic Winter Choral Concert | Choral Singing | 3:00-4:30pm | Christ Church Cathedral | Free | Tickets & Info
▶️ We Are One! | Various | 2-3:30pm | Dave Dunnet Community Theatre | $23 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Comfort and Joy | Classical / Chamber | 3-4pm | Broad View United | $23 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Dawson Gool / Christopher Atkins / Dougal Bain | Folk | 7-11pm | Little Fernwood | $17 | Tickets & Info
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