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Weekend Events Planner
💡The one & only Rifflandia, community festivals, wine nights, and more!
Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
September 12, 2024
Hey LampPosters!
This Weekend’s Categories
✴️ = Popular Events
Check out the post online to make sure you don’t miss any events! 👇
Sunday Issue
Did you miss our Sunday issue? It’s got a ton of other events going on throughout the week, make sure you’re not missing out!
FEATURED
Summer Beach Hang-Out!
Thursday, September 19th | Willow’s Beach | 6:00 PM
Our 3rd event is on next week, and we are stoked!
Bring your slack lines, hacky sacks, picnic blankets, frisbees, dinner and good vibes down to Willow’s for an easy-living hangout!
See you there :)
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Community Events
Friday, September 13 | 6:00pm - 12:00am | The Empress | $100
A night of glitz and glamour at the empress! All for a good cause. Comedy, live music, and great food wrapped into one.
Friday, September 13 | 6:00 - 9:30pm | Esquimalt Gorge Park | Free
Lots of lanterns this weekend! Live music, roaming puppets, food vendors and face paintings to be found here! Use your lantern (which you make) to explore the enchanted forest and magical garden.
Friday, September 13 | 6:00 - 8:00pm | Fortune Gallery | Free
Austin AKA Print Hole has been working on this release the entire year. A collaboration of 26 of the most talented artist into one book. The release party is going to be sweet.
Saturday, September 14 | 11:00am - 3:00pm | 230 Bay St. | Free
This family-friendly event with a delicious BBQ, fun and games, creative crafts for kids, a photo booth, is a perfect opportunity to learn more about how BBBS impacts the community.
Saturday, September 14 | 1:00 - 3:00pm | Vancouver Island Brewing | $11
Take a break from the dating apps and meet someone IN PERSON! September is always a great time to meet someone new.
Saturday, September 14 | 11:00am - 3:00pm | Langford Station | Free
If you're headed out to the Langford area this weekend, we recommend checking out this market! Local makers, delicious treats, free entry, kids colouring corners, pet friends - all the good stuff!
Saturday + Sunday, September 14 + 15 | 10:00am - 4:00pm | Meadow Park in Colwood | Free
A full weekend of arts and cultural activities to be seen! Art zones, Lekwungen Dancers, Royal Bay Jazz band, and interactive booths just to name a few. Walk bike or bus!
✴️👕 Fun Time Flea
Saturday + Sunday , September 14 + 15 | 12:00 - 6:00pm | Victoria Public Market | Free
A variety of the best clothing, vendors, eateries, prizes, games and more! This is the place to be this weekend if you're strolling through downtown. Don't miss it.
Sunday, September 15 | 11:00am - 5:00pm | Mayfair Mall Rooftop | Free
The last meetup of the season! Mayfair is taken over by beautiful vehicles, vendors, live music, prizes and trophies. If you're a car enthusiast this is the place to be this weekend!
🛣️ Play Streets
Sunday, September 15 | 1:00 - 3:30pm | Camosun Street, Between Grant and Balmoral | Free
Kids and parents flock to the streets in Fernwood! Enjoy some music, bring some food and s'more materials!
Sunday, September 15 | 12:00 - 4:00pm | Raynor St. & Craigflower Rd. | Free
Celebrate Vic West's Spiral Cafe's 23rd anniversary munching on some delicious corn, sipping on home-grown apple juice and visiting with friends and neighbours. Wholesome asf!
✴️👟 Together We Run
Sunday, September 15 | 7:00pm | Arc'teryx Victoria | Free
Our friends Andreas and Jon ran a 100 miler earlier this year - it was CRAZY and the journey was captured on film. Head down early for this one!
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Performing Arts
Saturday, September 14 | 12:00 - 3:00pm | Moon Underwater | $15
Served Up! is an all ages show that aims to get the drag scene out of downtown and into Vic West. We'll most definitely be getting joy, expression and clownery this weekend!
Popular local Victoria band Hot Pants is coming to Felicita’s Campus Pub!
Friday, September 20th | 7:30pm | Free
Head down to the one and only Felicita’s Pub next Friday to catch this ‘spunky’ cover band in action, plus great drink prices, and even better food!
Sports & Athletic Events
🧘🏼♂️ STRETCHLANDIA
Saturday, September 14 | 11:00am - 12:00pm | Ashtanga Yoga | Free w/ Rifflandia Ticket
If you're at the festival this weekend and in search of recovery, Ashtanga Yoga has your covered on Saturday morning.
Saturday, September 14 | 2:00pm | Ship Point | Free
Come meet the players & coaching staff and get excited for the Home Opener taking place on the 20th of September!
Saturday, September 14 | 9:00am - 11:00am | 1025 Mason Street Community Room | Free
Swap your gently used running and non-running clothes, accessories or shoes for something new! With the RVM coming up this is a move for sure. Catch the run before too!
Saturday, September 14 | 6:00pm | Wicket Hall | $8 Door
Fight night going on at Wicket Hall!
Saturday, September 14 | 1:00 - 3:00pm | 2940 Jutland Road | Free
Nothing like moving a boat with a group of like minded people! Seriously! Fairway Gorge is opening up spots for community members to get a taste of the Dragon Boat life!
Saturday, September 14 | 8:00am | Beachlands Park | Free
Chill social recovery run along the Colwood waterfront and through Royal Roads. 100m elevation and probably a snack from Royal Bay Bakery.
Saturday, September 14 | 10:00am | Parkheights Drive, past Leda Road | Free
7km and 300m elevation gain, this hike is going to be a great way to get your weekend started. All genders are welcome, bring a snack and water.
✴️🚴🏾♂️ Cross on the Rock Bike Race
Sunday, September 15 | 10:00am - 2:0030pm | Topaz Park | $15 - 27
Oh baby! Cross on the Rock is back after 3 years and this season is looking like a banger. Topaz Park for the first stop is going to be a hoot for the Victoria folk. Grease your chains and get on down!
Arts & Creative Events
Friday, September 13 | 6:00 - 9:00pm | Oaklands Community Centre OSC Room | $25
Grab your pals and a glass of wine! Settle in for a step-by-step painting guide that you can proudly bring back to your home.
Saturday + Sunday, September 14 + 15| 1:00 - 5:00pm | Oak Bay Beach Hotel | Item Dependent
Both days this weekend Skanda will be poppin' up to make some beautiful jewelry pieces unique to you!
Sunday, September 15 | 9:45am - 1:00pm | 4394 Lochside Drive | Free
Greater Victoria Green Team is partnering with The Land Conservancy of BC to remove invasive species! Email Kaitlin with the link below to let them know you're coming! All gear provided. [email protected]
Sunday, September 15 | 10:00am - 2:00pm | Rebel Garage | Free
F*ck fast fashion and pick up some sweet new clothes at the Rebel Garage clothing swap. No need to donate, come take!
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Learning & Workshops
Friday + Saturday, September 13 + 14 | 10:30am - 4:00pm | Belfry Theatre | Free
This hands-on workshop will teach you the traditional art of ribbon skirt making, a staple in the Indigenous culture. No experience is required, and you can roll up anytime during the day!
Saturday, September 14 | 10:00am - 1:00pm | Downtown (given on registration) | $105
Get hands on learning specific to your camera and say goodbye to automatic exposure. Get a shot of shutter speed, aperture, ISO and dial in your exposure.
Saturday, September 14 | 1:00 - 3:00pm | Compost Education Centre | $25 - 30
ŚW̱,XELOSELWET Tiffany Joseph, a W̱SÁNEĆ knowledge carrier apprentice, tells the story of SEMSEMÍYE, a young girl who transforms into a bee-ing to care for the land across generations.
Sunday, September 15 | 2:00pm | Starlite Soap Studio | $79
Starlight Soap Studios will teach you the difference between lotions and creams, find out what makes a good moisturizer, and create your own products!
Student Section
Friday, September 13 | 2:00 - 4:00pm | UVIC Campus Garden | Free
Come volunteer at the campus garden! No experience required, just pruning, pulling weeds and hanging out with people that are down to earth and happy to be there.
Friday, September 13 | 3:30pm | Cadboro Bay | Free
Nobody that we know has put a sailboat and DJ set together at Cadboro Bay. The UVIC Polar Dippers are en route for quite the year. Music by Kaia Jai!
Friday, September 13 | 7:20pm | Gonzales Beach | Free
The outdoor club is diving into the new semester only 15 minutes from the UVIC. Starting the weekend with a splash!
Saturday, September 14 | 9:30am | Campus Security | Free
2 groups - one 50km ride and a 35km ride. Around 25km/hr and simply getting a sense of where everyone is at. Bring your helmet, no drop!
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Live Music & Concerts
Friday, September 13
▶️ GIVE ME BACK MY BEES with Paper Cult Collective and Zwibble Dwibble | Indie/Rock/Pop | 6:30 - 11:00pm | Rebel Garage | $15
✴️▶️ Hot Chicken Salad & The Cavernous | Artful Punk/Hardcore | 7:00pm | Wheelies Motorcycles | $10
▶️ Tom Morrissey | Roots/Folk | 7:00 - 10:00pm | The Loft Pub | $10
▶️ Ange Hehr Band | 60s and 70s Classics | 8:00pm | Wicket Hall | $8
✴️▶️ Songwriter Sessions featuring Scott White | Bass | 6:00 - 8:00pm | 777 Fort Street | $20
▶️ The Jared Popma Acoustic Trio | Indie/Rock | 9:45 - 11:00pm | Pagliacci's | Free
Saturday, September 14
▶️ Viva Mexico Canelo vs. Berlanga Fight | Mexicano/Dance | 5:00 - 11:00pm | Medusa Shot House | $10
▶️ Victoria Contra Dance with Na Mara and Doug Paterson | Folk/Dance | 7:00pm | St. Lukes Church | $15
▶️ Siglo de Oro: Renaissance Reflections | Choir | 7:30 - 9:30pm | Christ Church Cathedral | $11 - 40
✴️▶️ Unofficial Rifflandia Afterparty - Chee | Wub/Bass/Electronic | 9:30pm - 2:00am | Capital Ballroom | $30 - 35
▶️ Caleb Hart | Caribbean/Soul | 9:00 - 11:00pm | Baan Thai Wok & Bar | Free
✴️▶️ Beyond Riff | Wub/Bass/Dubstep | 9:00pm - 2:00am | Emailed After Purchase | $32
▶️ Science Night | Dance/Pop/Club | 10:00am - 2:00pm | Wicket Hall | $5
▶️ Teenoble / Njoki Njoki / Storewidesale / Buisa | Dance/Boogie | 10:00am - 2:00pm | Botched Shop | $17 - 20
▶️ The Sean Duhaime Quartet | Upbeat Jazz | 9:45 - 11:00pm | Pagliacci's | Free
▶️ The Distractions | Classic 70s/80s | 7:00 - 10:00pm | The Loft Pub | $10
▶️ KOMASAVA | Afrobeats | 10:00pm - 2:00am | Victoria Event Centre | $20 - 25
▶️ Rakata: Latin Rooftop Party | Latino/Reggaeton | 8:00pm - 2:00am | Rooftop | $17
Sunday, September 15
✴️▶️ The Avram Devon McCagherty Trio | Swing Jazz | 8:00 - 10:00m | Pagliacci's | Free
▶️ NoMeansNo | Guitar/Singing | 7:30pm | Last Stop Tattoo Shop | $15
▶️ David Santana Tribute to Sonny Rollins | Jazz | 7:00 - 9:00pm | Hermann's Jazz Club | $25
▶️ Kluxen - Strauss' Four Last Songs | Classical | 2:30pm | Royal Theatre | $29+
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