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Weekend Events Planner
💡Bike raves, farm crawls, patio parties and more!
Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
August 29, 2024
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Hey LampPosters! With another semester getting ready to launch, our Student Section (which we paused over the summer) will be up and going once again as well. Stay tuned for that next week, and for now check out this weekend’s events!
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Flo Rida
September 4th | Save-On-Foods Arena
It’s going down for real…
Ohhh sometimes we get a good feeling! We’re going to be some wild ones, because the club can’t handle us on September 4th.
Come get low and swing right round because Flo Rida is in our house!
We don’t like it, we love it!
Community Events
✴️🐄 Farm Crawl
Friday, August 30 | 9:00am - 4:00pm | Start at UVIC Community Garden | $2 - 15
This is one of the coolest events ever. Hop aboard the Community Action Bus and travel throughout the unceded territories of the Songhees and W̱SÁNEĆ Nations to learn all about sustainable food production, farming, and the food systems!
Friday, August 30 | 6:00 - 10:00pm | Phillips Brewing | Free
Prehistoric pints, new flavours, live music, and prizes all mixed into one patio. What's not to love?! Shoutout to Henry for sending this one in.
August 30 - September 2 | All Day | 4648 Elk Lake Dr | Free
It's gyro galore this weekend and next in Victoria. A vibrant celebration of culture through dances, music, great food. Baklava = heaven. Cash only.
✴️👨🎤 LANGFORD ROCKS
Saturday, August 31 | 1:00 - 9:30pm | Starlight Stadium | $25 - 60
Starlight Stadium will be filled with food trucks, classic rock and great vibes this Saturday. Catch tunes from CCR, David Bowie, Tragically Hip, Tom Petty and more! Yer so bad if you don't go.
August 31 - September 2 | All Day | Saanich Fairgrounds | $10 - 15
An absolute bonanza of music, greasy fair food, fun rides, great music and something for the whole family to do. Bike, ride or bus up to the fair all through the long weekend.
Saturday, August 31 | 2:00 - 7:00pm | Topaz Park | $10 - 20
Fun games (tug of war, trivia, musical chairs), live DJ's, dancing, and the most amazing food. Ghana Association Victoria welcomes you!
Saturday, August 31 | 1:00 - 4:00pm | theDock - Centre for Social Impact | Free
A new semester is starting, which means a new wardrobe coming into the mix. Find outdoor gear, accessories shoes and more!
Saturday, August 31 | 12:00 - 4:00pm | The Vend Collective | Free
Ahhh the last day of August calls for a nice slow market behind The Vend. Always a chill vibe here and great place to hangout!
🏎️ Car Show
Sunday, September 1 | 12:00 - 3:30pm | 4291 Glanford Ave. | Free
All makes welcome for Bird of Paradises last car show of the year! Come out for some beer, burger and beautiful cars.
Sunday, September 1 | 10:00am - 4:00pm | 9-744 Fairview Road | Free
The most amazing wood furniture and driftwood art shop is having a sale, with shop tours, rounds of pool and free food from the BBQ. Neat way to spend the long weekend eh?
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Performing Arts
Saturday, August 31 | 9:30 - 11:30pm | Friends of Dorothy | $5
Lileth Cain with Peaches & Screams are taking over the takeover FOD this weekend. If you're pressed for time stop in for the early dinner show with guest Persi Flag at 6:30pm.
Saturday, August 31 | 8:00pm | Hecklers Bar and Grill | $22
Jane Stanton is a comedian, actor, writer and producer who has featured on Just for Laughs and the Global Comedy Festival. You don' want to miss it.
Hockey season is right around the corner, and our very own Victoria Royals are slated to hit the ice for their home opener on September 29th vs. Prince George!
Luckily, the Royals are providing exclusive discounts on season passes for LampPost subscribers!
$492 – Adult Ends. Regular Price is $560.
$149 – Student Rate. For anyone in school up to Post Secondary
$99- Youth Rate – Kids under 12
These passes include all 34 home games this season! Reach out to Justin Samra at the Royals to take advantage of the insane deals they’re offering.
Ph: 778-678-0270 E: [email protected]
Sports & Athletic Events
✴️🚴♀️ Bike Rave
Friday, August 30 | 6:30 - Late | Recyclista's Start | Free
WOOHOO! It's back! The bike rave is on this Friday starting at 6:30 from Recyclista's. We went to the last one and had such a hoot. Great music, fun costumes and exercise that was actually fun.
Saturday, August 31 | 7:00 - 9:00pm | Pearkes Fieldhouse | $12+
Roll your way to Pearkes Fieldhouse for some groovy disco tunes and skating. What a time to be alive!
Saturday, August 31 | 8:00am | 470 Belleville | Free
Start your Saturday with a 5-7km on 5:30 or 6:00 min/km.
Arts & Creative Events
Sunday, September 1 | 4:30 - 6:00pm | Oaklands Park | Free
Free macrame creating and snacks! A plant-holder to become the plant guardian you've always strived for.
Saturday + Sunday, Aug 31 + Sept 1 | 11:00am - 5:00pm | 531 Pandora Ave. | Free
Get your jewelry fix with Mitraya! Some new and gorgeous pieces to be had!
Learning & Workshops
Friday, August 30 | 10:00 - 2:00pm | RSVP For Address | Free
Volunteer restoration event pulling ivy with Habitat Acquisition Trust. A great way to meet people and perform some ecosystem restoration.
Sunday, September 1 | 10:30am - 12:00pm | 1461 Blanshard St. | $22
We didn't know Victoria had a Jewish history either, so now we can learn all about it in a walking tour. Cool!
Saturday, August 31 | 6:00 - 9:00pm | La Pasta La Pizza | $45 Youth / $90 Adult
Mama mia! It's the last week of summer before school begins and Chef Milos wants YOU to come make some top-level pasta. Covered is a beverage, red sauce, pasta for two, tiramisu and memories of a lifetime.
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Live Music & Concerts
Friday, August 30
✴️▶️Piano Friday's | Piano Dance | 8:30pm - 1:00am | Medusa Shot House (531 Yates) | $15 - 20
▶️Kimbs X Mat Vanstone | Electronic Dance | 10:00pm - late | Upstairs | $10 - 20
▶️Kiss Me Through The Phone Y2K Night | Y2K | 9:00pm - 1:00am | Sticky Rooftop | $10
▶️Brattrap [premix] | Hyperpop/Bubblegumpop/Sluttpop | 10:00pm - 2:00am | Quadratic Sound | $20 + $5 Member Fee
▶️Ange Hehr | Guitar Singing | 5:15 - 9:15pm | LURE Victoria | Free
Saturday, August 31
✴️▶️Fiver & Streams | Country Variety | 4:00 - 6:30pm | Owl Palace (1206 Highrock Ave) | $15+ (PWYC)
✴️▶️Good Times Presented by Indeed | House/Disco/Acid | 4:00 - 10:00pm | The Breezeway (1830 Store St.) | $20
▶️Back to School Glow Galaxy Party | Dance/Electronic/Pop | 9:00pm - 1:00am | Medusa Shot House (531 Yates) | $10 - 15
▶️Richard Inman and Jay Gavin | Folk/Outlaw Country | 7:00 - 11:00pm | Wheelies Motorcycles & Cafe | $20
▶️from UNDERGROUND with Johnny Thune and a Couple Good Folks | Bassist/Rock/Band | 8:00pm - 12:00am | 714 Discovery St | $15 - 20
✴️v▶️Moon Fest 2024 | Various | 2:30pm - 2:00am | Moon Underwater | By Donation
Sunday, September 1st (Where did Summer go?!)
✴️▶️Uminari Taiko | Japanese Taiko Drumming | 12:00 - 2:00pm | Malahat Skywalk | $24 - 38
▶️Festive Brass | Jazz/Classical/Pop | 1:30 - 3:30pm | Cameron Bandshell | Free
▶️Sunday Calling at Saint Franks | Rock/Pop | 9:00pm - 12:00am | Saint Franks | Free
✴️▶️Pop Punk Party | Pop/Punk | 8:00pm - 2:00am | Lucky Bar | $20 - 25
▶️Scott McGill | Guitar Singing | 5:15 - 9:15pm | LURE Victoria | Free
▶️Boy & Bear with Boo Seeka | Alt/Indie/Folk | 7:00pm Doors | Capital Ballroom | $32 + Fees
▶️A Labour of Love | Social Hangout Music | 9:00pm - Late | View Street Social | Free
▶️Dance Temple | Flowy Dance Groove/Various | 2:00 - 3:30pm | Edelweiss Club | $20 - 35
✴️▶️BYO-Boat Party | Dance/Groove/Bass | 6:30 - Dark | Prospect Lake | Free
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