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This Week's Events: November 18th-24th

This Week's Events: November 18th-24th

💡Gem shows, book launches, and Les Misérables!

Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
November 17, 2024

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Featured

Join local author Emma Sloan in the launch of her debut book!

📖 Opheliac: Book Launch Party 📖

Wednesday, November 20th | 6-8pm | Caffe Fantastico | Free!

“Opheliac invites lovers of both Shakespeare and wordplay with vivid imagery that invokes a sensory experience throughout. This modern retelling of the literary figure of Ophelia leaves room to ponder femininity, fragility, and the haunting impact of tragedy–and is a collection to read again and again.”

–Natasha Silva, author of North Star Heart

Celebrate BC-based author Emma Sloan’s debut book at this cozy launch party! Meet Emma and mingle with the community while you enjoy sips & sups from Caffe Fantastico's menu. Alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available!

Participants also get to take home a grab bag, just for a sweet cherry on top! Event space is limited, so RSVP in advance.

Community Events

👩🏻‍🤝‍👩🏿 100+ Women Who Care

Wednesday, November 20 | 6-8pm | Uplands Golf Club | Free

This event brings together 100+ women in Victoria to listen to pitches from three local charities and then decides which to support. Every women donates $100 to the cause to make a significant contribution to local non-profits.

🖉 Designers CONNECT

Wednesday, November 20 | 4:30-6pm | KWENCH | Free

Meet, mingle, and spark connections with local Victoria designers & creatives! The bar will be open for you to snag some drinks, and the creative vibes will be on full display in celebration of Women's Entrepreneurial Day!

🎥 Movie Nights at the Museum

Thursday, November 21 | 7:00pm | Sidney Museum | By Donation

Catch ""My Doukhobor Cousins"" at the Sidney Museum, a film related to their current exhibit ""Lost Liberties: The War Measures Act"" and ""Displacing Differences"". The documentary dives into the history of a family impacted by harsh government policies.

🪴 West Coast Botanical Grand Re-Opening

Thursday, November 21 | 1-7pm | 306-771 Vernon Ave | Free

West Coast Botanical is re-opening with a bang! A day of fun and prizes, complete with a mini-market, free services and products, and tasty treats & drinks on hand for you to enjoy!

🏛️ 2024 Marketplace Mixer

Thursday, November 21 | 4-7pm | Songhees Wellness Centre | $24

The Victoria Chamber's Marketplace Mixer is here with products & services from local Chamber members and tons of opportunities to connect with the community. Every guest will get a reusable Chamber tote bag to take home filled with goodies and prizes! Snacks and a cash bar will also be on hand, and don't forget to enter for some sweet door prizes1

🍻 Queers & Beers

Thursday, November 21 | 5-7pm | Herald St. Brew Works | Free

A meetup for queers & allies! Connect, sip some tasty brews, and meet new friends in the awesome atmosphere of Herald St. Brew Works.

🍂 Rancho Vignola Harvest Sale

Friday, November 22 | 9am-7pm | Mary Winspear Centre | Free

A market to celebrate local agriculture! Free tastings, cooking demos, prize draws, and fantastic products from Rancho Vignola!

✴️🫚 Gingerbread Showcase

Friday, November 22 | 9am | Hotel Grand Pacific | Free

Running from the 22nd until January 5th, the Gingerbread Showcase is Habitat for Humanity's huge annual fundraiser and an amazing display of Gingerbread art (seriously, it's so impressive the things people are able to create!). More than 20K people rolled up last year - grab a coffee, take a cozy stroll through the showcase, and support a great cause!

👀 Blindfolded Speed Dating: Conscious Connection

Friday, November 22 | 6pm | Church of truth | $44

For ages 21-37, this speed dating event is focused on genuine connection and letting our other senses take control of our connections! Cacao & dance, guided & paired conversations, somatic exercises, and a matching game before the masks are removed for a final closing circle & tea.

🪫 Cafe Fantastico Unplugged

Friday, November 22 | 6:30-9pm | Cafe Fantastico | Free

Offline time at Cafe Fantastico! Unplug for a few hours and use the chance to catch up on a craft project, read a book, or socialize with a board game or puzzle. We're big fans of offline cafes and definitely recommend taking advantage of a few hours of wifi solitude!

✴️💎 Victoria Gem Show

Friday, November 22 | 1-5pm | Pearkes Rec Centre | $8-$12

The Gem & Mineral Show is back all weekend! Featuring 50+ of the best gem & jewelry vendors that Canada has to offer. Find raw gems, crystals, fossils, and art/jewelry made from beautiful pieces of rock!

✴️🥃 Whisky Showcase

Thursday, November 21 | 7pm | Maple Room (919 Douglas St.) | $45

Your event for everything whiskey! Find new favourite & enjoy the classics, with friendly faces and friendly whiskies of all varieties on hand - sample single malt, Japanese, local, Irish, Bourbons, and tons more! Seriously, if you like whiskey, this one is for you. Open to season whiskey nerds and newbies alike!

✴️💡Hillside Mall's Night of Lights

Sunday, November 24 | 6-9pm | Hillside Mall | $5

An exclusive event for ticketholders - enjoy live music, huge sales at Hillside stores, plus drinks & appies! There's also some door prizes available for some lucky winners - incl. five $1000 shopping sprees at the mall! 100% of proceeds towards Victoria Pet Adoption Society.

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Performing Arts

🎭 Queer Open Stage

Wednesday, November 20 | 6:30-8:30pm | theDock | Free

Hosted by singer-songwriter Sara Rose, the Queer Open Stage is a safe space for members of the queer community to showcase their talents, enjoy other great performances, and build community! Music, drag, dance, poetry - every art form is welcome!

🤡 Improv Comedy

Thursday, November 21 | 8pm | The Mint | $10-$15

Alex Forman & Nash Park take on the audience at the Mint, riffing with them and using audience material to whip comedy out of thin air!

✴️🕺🏽 Les Misérables School Edition

Thursday, November 21 | 7-10pm | Dave Dunnet Community Theatre | $24

The Triple Threat Performing Arts Society is performing its biggest show yet! A re-enactment of the world's longest running musical about a societal outcast and his heroic actions during the Paris student uprising. A story about kindness and its impacts on life. Running Thursday to Sunday!

🥧 Sweeney Todd

Friday, November 22 | 2 & 7:30pm | McPherson Playhouse | $66

In this thriller-musical, an exiled barber, Sweeney Todd returns to 19th-century London seeking vengeance. Partnering with Mrs. Lovett, he transforms her failing pie shop by adding a sinister ingredient to her pies, drawing eager crowds and unleashing a wave of bloodshed.

✴️🎰 OK, Dope Game Show

Friday, November 22 | 8pm | The Mint | $15-$20

A switch-up from their usual comedy performances, Ok, Dope will be performing a live game show, combining the fun of improv with the ridiculousness & competitiveness of a game show (but a game show where comedians go head-to-head to test their improv skills against questions, prompts, and setups)

😂 Punk Rock Comedy Chaos

Saturday, November 23 | 8pm-12am | 350 Bay St. | $20

Evan Mumford and guest comedians hit the stage for a political, angry, and sometimes obnoxious show before punk legend Murray Acton hops on to play some.... acoustic tracks? Comedy & music, all in one! If you're looking to get tickets at the door, bring cash!

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Sports & Athletic Events

Vic Queer Run Club - Victoria Run

Tuesday, November 19 | 5:30pm | Meet at Moka House | Free

5.5km, no-drop paced run around Victoria with a stop after for some hot chocolate with friends!

🛹 Queer Skate x Influence

Thursday, November 21 | 6-8pm | Influence Board Shop | PWYC

All levels, skills, ages, identities are welcome to this after-hours skate sesh at Influence Board Shop!

✴️🤼‍♂️ VIPW Island Rumble

Friday, November 22 | 7pm | Centennial United Church | $15-$30

VIP Wrestling returns with an epic rumble! Catch an in-person wrestling match and take advantage of the concession, merchandise stand, and pizza from Top Dog!

🚵 SIMBS Tenner 3 Stage Enduro Race

Saturday, November 23 | 8am-3pm | 1 Hartland Ave. | $10

An awesome series to get introduced to racing, connect fellow bikers, and ride three beautiful trails! Entering the race gets you a free beer (or non-alcoholic option), a couple slices of pizza, and 15% off suspension services at Oak Bay Bikes!). First and foremost a FRIENDLY race, with three timed stages and multiple competitive and casual race categories!

🏃🏾‍♀️ 40th Annual Harriers Gunner Shaw Classic

Saturday, November 23 | 1-5pm | Thetis Lake Regional Park | $40+

Any event that can go on for 40 years straight is worth checking out! This is a fall classic, 10km trail race with a ton of natural barriers, a ton of great views, and a ton of fun!

Arts & Creative Events

🦉 Song Owl

Monday, November 18 | 7-9pm | Corner of Burdett & Blanshard | $10

An opportunity for singers & songwriters to sit together and share what they are working on + get feedback!

🪡 Sewing 101 - Adult Sewing Class

Tuesday, November 19 | 7pm | 651 Fairway Ave | $165

If you've ever wanted to get into sewing, now is your chance! Start with a simple project to learn the basics, then move onto garment making, pattern fitting, and self-directed projects with help from the instructor! All materials included in workshop price.

🧶 Sewing & Fibre Arts Meetup

Wednesday, November 20 | 6-8pm | Community Art Hub | $5

A sewing drop-in at the Community Art Hub! Crochet, knit, weave, sew, or any other fiber art you're keen on - just bring your materials and craft with friends!

🎄 Sea Glass Christmas Trees

Wednesday, November 20 | 6:30pm | Bent Mast Pub | $45

An artsy night at The Bent Mast Pub! Create your own sea glass christmas tree (complete with twinkling fairy lights, of course!) with step-by-step instructions, supplies included, and the tasty menu & drinks from the pub!

🧿 Slow Stitch Charms with Megan Spedding

Saturday, November 23 | 9am-12pm | Horticulture Centre of the Pacific | $70

Part embroidery, part abstract collage, slow stitching is the art of hand stitching with no particular end goal in mind. This workshop will walk you through the process and benefits using a mix of fabrics & adornments to create a wearable charm! Beginners are welcome, and ticket includes admission to the gardens.

🎀 Wreath Making

Saturday, November 23 | 10-11:30am | Horticulture Centre of the Pacific | $75

Learn to make a handmade holiday wreath with local materials! The workshop will be taught by the HCP Head Gardener, with all materials provided.

Learning & Workshops

🥒 Pickling Workshop

Monday, November 18 | 11am-1pm | SUB B028 (UVic) | Free

Learn the basics on how to do a quick pickling so you can get fresh & funky flavours out of your autumn veggies! Bring your own jar and veggies if you have them, as well as your favourite spices, then garden coordinator Lyndsay will show you how to work magic with the raw ingredients!

👩🏽 Empowered & Unstoppable

Tuesday, November 19 | 12-1pm | KWENCH | Free

In celebration of Entrepreneurial Women's Day! Learn from some badass women in business, network with other entrepreneurs with a glass of bubbly in hand, and walk away with actionable tips for building your business.

💆🏼‍♀️ KWENCH Talk: Traditional Thai Massage Demo

Tuesday, November 19 | 1:30-2:30pm | KWENCH | By donation

Learn about the benefits of traditional Thai massage, some common misconceptions, and find a safe, authentic provider in Victoria!

🐦‍⬛ Winter Birds of Vancouver Island

Wednesday, November 20 | 7-9pm | 865 Yates St. | Free

Winter Birds presents the natural histories of several birds that reside on Vancouver Island during the winter, including the physical traits that allow them to thrive in different environments! Perfect for birders.

🎀 Fresh Holiday Wreath Workshop

Thursday, November 21 | 4-6pm | Bespoke Blossoms | $118

A hands-on and festive workshop learning how to make your own unique holiday wreath! Instructors will be on hand to guide you through the steps and provide materials - and you'll walk away with your own wreath to hang on the mantle.

🏺 Intro Kintsugi Workshop

Friday, November 22 | 10am-12pm | Touci Ceramic Studio | $100

Learn the beautiful Japanese art of repairing ceramics with gold! Intro & advanced sessions are available! Plus, bring your repaired ceramic home after!

🫛 Fermenting Vegetables

Saturday, November 23 | 1-3pm | Compost Education Centre | $40

Gut healthy, nutritious, and long-lasting... what isn't there to love about fermentation? If you want to get into it, now's your chance to learn all about fermenting veggies & techniques for doing it well!

⚡ Warm Vibes & Bright Energies: Energy Education

Saturday, November 23 | 7-9pm | 111 Superior St. | $30

Keen to dive deeper into your personal energy? This 2-hour workshop is a warm and welcoming space to talk about sensing energy and learning energy practices with Reiki Master Carolyn Adams.

✴️🏺 Advanced Kintsugi Workshop

Saturday, November 23 | 1-3pm | Touci Ceramic Studio | $200

Step up your Kintsugi game, the beautiful Japanese art of repairing ceramics with gold! Plus, bring your repaired ceramic home after!

Outdoor Events

🍎 Welland Work Party - Orchard Care

Monday, November 18 | 10am-12pm | Welland Orchard | Free

Get outside, meet some new friends, and help take care of some general maintenance around Welland Orchard; weeding pollinator gardens, spreading compost, mulching, pulling invasives, raking, and more! A great chance to get your body moving and care for a great community asset (especially if you don't have a garden of your own to take care of!).

🌲 Bowker Creek Restoration

Sunday, November 24 | 10am-12pm | Behind Oak Bay High School | Free

Come and meet up with old friends and make new ones; enjoy a few hours of socializing and pulling invasive vegetation, behind the Oak Bay High School, along the Bowker Creek Pathway.

🍎 Welland Work Party - Orchard Care PART TWO

Sunday, November 24 | 1-3pm | Welland Orchard | Free

Another chance to get outside, meet some new friends, and help take care of some general maintenance around Welland Orchard!

🌊 First Cold Dip Crew Westshore

Sunday, November 24 | 10am | Esquimalt Lagoon | Free

Westshore Cold Dip Crew is meeting at the crow statue for a Sunday morning cold dip! That water is starting to get seriously COLD, but you couldn't ask for a better wakeup call.

Live Music & Concerts

Monday, November 18th

Tuesday, November 19th

Wednesday, November 20th

Thursday, November 21st

Friday, November 22nd

Saturday, November 23rd

▶️ Bestie - An R&B Party | R&B | 10pm | Lucky Bar | $11 | Tickets & Info

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