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Weekend Events Planner

💡Tons of live music, cozy board game nights, and Friends trivia!

Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
November 14, 2024

Hey LampPosters! A bit of a quieter newsletter this weekend, but if you’re still looking for events, don’t forget to check out Sunday issue, plus the website for the FULL list of events going out months in advance (links below)!

Have fun, stay safe, and let your friends know when you’ve made it home!

Check it out:

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? → Read Here

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Featured

The Arkells: Big Feelings Tour

Saturday, November 16th | 7:30pm | Save On Foods Memorial Centre | $46+

Somehow, miraculously, there are STILL tickets available to see the Arkells as they tour their way to across Canada, but there aren’t a ton left!

If you’re looking for a sweet concert to spruce up your weekend, then you definitely can’t go wrong by watching this dope rock band.

Community Events

👚 Thrift Sale

Friday, November 15 | 9am-1pm | Oak Bay United Church | Free

Thrift sale with clothing & household goods at Oak Bay United Church!

🎲 Beer & Board Night

Friday, November 15 | 6-9pm | 965 Kings Rd | Free

Sip some brews and play some board games with friends! Simple as that!

🌑 Vagus Vacation

Saturday, November 16 | 7-9:30pm | Church of Truth | $40-$50

Acupuncture, silent DJ, sound baths, and an overall wholesome vibe! If that wasn't enough, there's going to be some ecstatic dance waves and circle dancing.

🃏 VI Collectibles Show

Saturday, November 16 | 10am-3pm | Ukrainian Cultural Centre | Free

Anything collectible, you can find it here! Cards, memorabilia, comics, toys, records, and much more! These collectibles are always full of treasures, whatever you're a collector of!

🖼️ Arts & Crafts Sale

Saturday, November 16 | 10am-2pm | Holy Trinity Anglican Church | Free

Arts & crafts of all sorts, baked treats & Indian hot dogs on hand, plus bannock! (I might be going just for the banic, honestly).

👩🏼‍🎨 Artisan Holiday Pop-Up Market

Saturday, November 16 | 10:30am-1:30pm | Monterey Recreation Centre | Free

A market exclusively comprised of local artisans, with products ranging from organic soaps, knitwear, candles, plus baked goods to fuel your shopping!

🐟 Salmon Sensation

Saturday, November 16 | 11am-2pm | Charters Interpretive Centre | Free

Your cue for a visit to Sooke! Join for a fishy afternoon, with activities, crafts, and a guided walk along the Charters River, followed by a story from cultural programmer Leslie McGarry. Plus, you'll likely be able to see the fish as they return to spawn and complete their lifecycle!

❄️ Kids Winter Craft Market

Sunday, November 17 | 1:30-4:30pm | Oaklands Community Centre | Free

What's the opposite of buying Christmas presents from Bezos? Getting them from the first-ever KIDS Craft Market - goods made by youth, sold by youth, and ready to be enjoyed by you!

👫 F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Trivia

Sunday, November 17 | 7:30pm | The Mint | $12

Now's your chance to put those many (many, many) hours of watching Friends to use! This trivia night at the Mint is everything Friends, so bring your friends down, sip some drinks, and crush the competition for your chance to win prizes!

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

🕮 Friday Night Poetry

Friday, November 15 | 7pm | Russell Books | Free

Kim Trainor and Ashley-Elizabeth Best perform their poetry alongside an always-awesome open mic from Planet Earth Poetry!

❓ Murder on Paper Street

Friday, November 15 | 7pm | Craigdarroch Castle | $32

A murder mystery set in the perfect place for a proper mystery - Craigdarroch Castle! A fully improvised mystery inspired by Agatha Christie, participants will move from scene to scene within the castle gathering clues over ~1 hour. Running the 15th & 16th.

😆 What's Wrong with J McLaughlin

Saturday, November 16 | 8pm | Metro Studio Theatre | $25

McLaughlin has been entertaining, enthralling (and occasionally terrorizing) burlesque, stand-up, and theatre scenes for 25+ years. Only one thing is for sure at this show - you'll be laughing your butt off the whole time!

🎭 Adam Christie: Hecklers

Saturday, November 16 | 7 & 10pm | Hecklers Bar & Grill | $22

Another weekend of fantastic comedy from Hecklers, this week featuring Juno Nominee and Just for Laughs star Adam Christie!

Foodie Events

🍫 Chocolate Masterclass - Canadian Bean-to-Bar Makers

Saturday, November 16 | 1pm | Chocolate Project | $10

More than just a chocolate tasting - learn about the history of chocolate making in Canada while you munch on some of the top bars produced across Canada (and you'd be surprised how many chocolate masters Canada has!).

☕ Explore & Journal Single-Varietal Coffee

Saturday, November 16 | 9-11:30am | Green Cuisine | $15

A mindful coffee tasting experience, with a variety of methods, types, and beans in use to surprise your taste buds!

Arts & Creative Events

🖌️ Christmas & Winter Watercolour Miniatures

Sunday, November 17 | 1-4pm | Horticulture Centre of the Pacific | $80-$90

Paint some watercolour miniatures that you tuck into greeting cards or gift to someone special! Art supplies included for an extra $10. This workshop is totally open to beginners, and your ticket includes admission to the gardens!

🎀 Wreath Making Afternoon

Sunday, November 17 | 2-4pm | Bard and Banker | $60

Bring your friends & family or come solo and meet new folks at this Bard & Banker workshop, where you'll create your own fresh wreath to hang on the mantle while you sip on a special coffee or mulled wine! All supplies provided.

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

Learning & Workshops

🛠️ Repair Café

Saturday, November 16 | 10am-1pm | Deep Cove Elementary School | Free

The Repair Café, where volunteers help residents fix broken items instead of throwing them away. Bikes, clothing, tools, tech, household items, and more - all fixable! Lighten the load on landfills, share skills, and build community!

📖 An Evening with Marc Garneau

Sunday, November 17 | 7pm | Bolen Books | Free

- To say Marc Garneau has a few stories to tell might be the understatement of the year. Canada's first astronaut in space, a Navy officer, and a Cabinet Minister, Garneau will be telling some of the extraordinary tales from his memoir at Bolen Books! Don't miss out on meeting this iconic Canadian figure.

🦴 Scrimshaw Workshop

Sunday, November 17 | 2-4pm | Maritime Museum of BC | $10

Join for this fun carving & scrimshaw - the art of decorating bone, teeth, etc. with designs - at the Maritime Museum! You'll also get to learn about the history of whaling in BC and the impact of over-consumption on our natural environment. No experience required!

Sports & Athletics

⛰️ East Sooke Sunday Hike Social

Sunday, November 17 | 10:30am | Aylard Farm | Free

A hike in beautiful East Sooke, with distances & difficulty options for everyone! Cheeky beer at the pub on the way home if participants are keen.

🏀 WBB: Camosun Chargers vs. VIU Mariners

Friday, November 15 | 6pm | PISE @ Camosun College | $6

Our local Chargers face up against the up-island Mariners! Come support and cheer on the Chargers.

Outdoor Events

🌲 Tree Planting Blitz on Beach Drive

Saturday, November 16 | 10am | Beach Drive | Free

Meet at Beach Drive (south of the Vic Golf Club) and help plant trees & shrubs! Your chance to re-wild a small part of Victoria. Bring gloves & tools if you have them!

Live Music & Concerts

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Saturday, November 16th

Sunday, November 17th

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