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Weekend Events Planner
💡A stellar weekend of events + a BIG announcement!
Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
January 09, 2025
Hey LampPosters!
Today we’re launching the LampPost Community Card!
Experiencing the city, shows, food and more shouldn’t be something that only happens every now and then.
For the price of a coffee every month, you get over $350 of potential discounts and deals.
Use code: “LAUNCH20” for 20% off your first 3 months!
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This Weekend’s Categories
✴️ = Popular Events
Read the post online to make sure you don’t miss any events! 👇
Featured
Friday, January 17th | 10pm | Upstairs | $12
An all time vibe in a boiler room setting 🔥
No Thanks is a high-energy house duo blending tech, bass, and pop genres to curate house with a distinctly West Coast influence, and they’re bringing their talents to Upstairs next Friday!
Expect a vocal-driven auditory playground with high pitch, tight drums, and low bass lines. No Thanks’ approach to music is instrumentally nuanced, but their philosophy is simple: there’s something for everyone.
Tickets are selling fast, so don’t sleep on getting yours pronto! Get yours here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/upstairs-entertainment-presents-no-thanks-tickets-1110901067999.
Community Events
Saturday, January 11 | 11am-2pm | Victoria Downtown Residents Association | Free
Volunteers offer heart-centered listening in a public space. Stop by Central Branch of the Greater Victoria Public Library to chat for 10 minutes about whatever's on your mind. Spread the word and bring friends!
Saturday, January 11 | 11am-4pm | Church of the Advent Colwood | Free
Check out an environmental expo for all you nature lovers! Talks, tables, and more eco-friendly stuff to explore.
Saturday, January 11 | 12pm-Late | 3586 Quadra | Varied
First BYOTee event with shops selling tons of records, shirts, flags, zines, and prints. Test the waters for monthly events, so bring your cotton and check out the shop!
Saturday, January 11 | 7-10pm | The Found Studio | Comment on Instagram for Tickets
Hang out, shop for sustainable fashion, and enjoy adaptogenic mocktails at this social event. It's like shopping in your friend's closet, but more fun!
Saturday, January 11 | 10am-4pm | 3861 Cedar Hill Cross | Donation
It's not too late to recycle your Christmas tree and help a worthy cause! Drive through service on our site.
Sunday, January 12 | 11am-1pm | Willow's Beach | Free
Surfrider's first beach clean of the year! We went last year and had so much fun hanging out with everyone and meeting new friends :)
Sunday, January 12 | 9am-12pm | Our Place Society | Free
Get your pets vaccinated, control parasites, and treat infections at the January clinic. Registration starts early - don't be late for your cure!
Finding events - easier than ever.
With the launch of our new website, finding events has never been easier.
Filter by genre, event categories, price, dates and more.
Performing Arts
Friday, January 10 | 7pm | Russel Books | Donation
Phil Hall and Steven Ross Smith collaborated on ""The Green Rose,"" a playful poetic project involving word-play, music notes, and daring leaps. The project started in Costa Rica and ended on Vancouver Island, resulting in a full-length chapbook published in 2024. " "
Friday, January 10 | 7pm | UVIC Grad House | Free
Get ready to party at the New Year's event at UVic! Grad House welcomes everyone - grad students, staff, faculty, and the public. It's a bash not to be missed!
Featured
Victoria’s (and ours!) favourite comedy duo is back at The Mint TOMORROW!
100% improvised by Nash Park & Alex Forman, the show will riff off the audience with zero material prepared materials - just them and a mic vs. the world!
If you’re looking for a fun, rowdy comedy show this Friday night, then this one’s for you. Whether you’ve caught one of their shows before or not, comedy nights with Ok, Dope are always a great time.
LampPost Community Card members get 15% off Ok, Dope shows - sign up here!
Sports & Athletic Events
Friday, January 10 | 6:00pm / 10am All Weekend | Langford Legion | Inquire for price
Get your aim right for a weekend-long steel tip dart tournament at The Legion in Langford!
Saturday, January 11 | 9-10am | Infront of Lululemon | Free
Step into Mayfair for a free yoga sessions right outside of Lulu! What a great way to start the weekend!
Saturday, January 11 | 8:30-9am | Iluka Espresso | Free
Interested in running but not quite ready for a “real” run club? No fees, no pressure. Just show up at Iluka Espresso to practice running basics in a friendly group.
Sunday, January 12 | 11:30am | Patricia Bay Visitor Centre | $35
A popular speedy race by the airport kicks off the Canadian racing season. It's the place to be for both provincial champs and regular runners looking for a fast 8K.
Sunday, January 12 | 12pm | Neon Ranch Pinball | $25
Get ready for a pre-BC provincials split-flipper tournament on Jan 12th. Random pairs will battle it out in a 3 strikes tournament. Entry fees go into the pot for the winning duo.
Arts & Creative Events
Friday, January 10 | 10am-1pm | Red Cedar Cafe | Free
Get ready to build tent heaters at Red Cedar Cafe next Saturday. No experience required - just bring your DIY enthusiasm!
Sunday, January 12 | 11am-12:30pm | Edelweiss Club | $20-$40 Sliding
Dance Temple at Edelweiss Club with Shauna Devlin as DJ. Just bring your funky dance moves!
If the post cuts off, that means there’s too many events for the email! Head here to read the full post.
Learning & Workshops
Saturday, January 11 | 11:30am-3pm | Glenlyon Norfolk Senior School (781 Richmond Ave) | $30
Learn from FIBA Licensee & Canada Basketball Referee, Brooke Briscoe, in a 3-hour course by Island Hoops Basketball Society. Open to women, non-binary, and transgender individuals, aged 18+.
Saturday, January 11 | 10am-1pm | James Bay | $105
Dust off that camera and use this course as motivation to take some great photos in 2025! " "
Sunday, January 12 | 10am-12pm | Fraternal Order of Eagles | $17-$35
Harmonize with Jenny Lester at a singing workshop in Victoria. Learn 3-part harmony, improve your singing skills, and connect through music. All levels welcome, no instrument needed.
Sunday, January 12 | 9-11am | Opus Art Supplies | $10
Explore the Just Paint Experience focused on artists' creativity with innovative materials provided. Engage in dialogue, bring your ideas, and get hands-on with Golden Artist Colors.
Sunday, January 12 | 2-4pm | Maritime Museum of BC | $10
Learn how to create woven designs using paper, inspired by the historical techniques used in sailmaking. You’ll learn about patterns and materials, gaining skills that connect art with the practical aspects of making sails.
Sunday, January 12 | 1-4pm | Haus of Owl Creation Club | $65
Navigating the entertainment industry can be a wild ride, but you’ll get an inside scoop at this talk!give you the inside scoop!
Fun n’ Games + Student Events
Friday, January 10 | 2-4pm | Phillip T. Young Recital Hall | Free
Learn all about music rights and royalties at a workshop with UVic's music clubs. Understand SOCAN's role in the music industry, benefits of joining, and hear from experienced music creator Liam Russell.
Saturday, January 11 | 2-6pm | Epic Games | $10
Every Saturday, jump into community events and activities. Plenty of options to keep you entertained
Saturday, January 11 | 11am | Arbutus Beach | Free
Polar dips at Arbutus Beach this Saturday at 11 am - bring your towel and reusable mug for a hot drink post-dip. Stay as long as you like! " "
Sunday, January 12 | 7:30-10pm | Swift Brewing | Free
Get ready for another UVic Surf Club x Swift Beer party! Cheeky drink deals, filthy beats, heartfelt exec speeches, and merch sales await. Dress up in your best surf safari sender themed attire (however you interpret that)! 🏄♀️🍻🎧 "
Live Music & Concerts
Friday, January 10
▶️ Cime / Death Make Stardust / Really Loud Free Jazz | Hardcore / Jazz / Screamo | 8:30pm | Phillippine Bayanihan Centre | $15 or PWYC | Tickets & Info
▶️ Mamma Mia Night | Disco | 10pm-2am | Wicket Hall | $10-$16 | Tickets & Info
✴️▶️ Midnight Project Presents: Obscura 'a Techno Project' | Techno | 9:30pm-2am | Capital Ballroom | $20 | Tickets & Info
✴️▶️ Victoria song circle with ahlay blakely | Song Circle Singing | 6-8:30pm | Church of Truth | $30-$70 Sliding | Tickets & Info
✴️▶️ Victoria Folk with Semi Athletic / Ponygold / Oliver Swain | Folk | 7-10pm | Fort Tectoria | $22 | Tickets & Info
▶️ UVICTORIA FROST NIGHT 2025 - WINTER SEMESTER KICKOFF PARTY! | Club Anthems | 10pm-3am | TBD Day of | $14-$25 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Hip Hop Hustle | Hip Hop | 10pm | Darcy's Pub Westshore | Free | Tickets & Info
Saturday, January 11
▶️ Crescenduo | Rock / Deep Soul | 7-9pm | Caffe Fantastico Kings | $5+ | Tickets & Info
▶️ Christian Petersen Band, Telling the Bees, Bob Thunder | Roots / Rock / Folk | 7:30-11pm | The Loft Pub | $17 | Tickets & Info
✴️▶️ Glow Paint Party | Club Bangers / Throwbacks | 10pm-2am | Capital Ballroom | $9 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Demographix Band at the Loft Pub! | Rock / Pop | 7-10pm | THe Loft Pub | Donation | Tickets & Info
▶️ Sour Bear | Uke-Rock | 7:30pm | Christie's Pub | Free | Tickets & Info " "
✴️▶️ Cheap Flavor / Corduroy Aspect / From Underground | Rock / Indie | 8pm | Phoenix Bar and Grill | $20 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Herald's 4 Year Anniversary Party | Guitar / DJ Chill | 5:00pm | Herald St. Brew Works | Free | Tickets & Info
▶️ UVIC BACK TO SCHOOL | Pop / Club | 9pm-2am | Wicket Hall | $5-$20 | Tickets & Info
Sunday, January 12
▶️ Jazz Duets with Leif and Alli | Jazz | 7-9pm | Hermann's Jazz Club | $25 | Tickets & Info
✴️▶️ Coup D'Etat / A Recorded Dawn / Arcivists / Dreamworld Panic | Metal / Rock | 6:30pm | Little Fernwood | $15 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Neo Soul Night | Lounge / Chill Sax | 6-8pm | The Oswego Hotel | Free | Tickets & Info
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