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This Week's Events: November 11th-17th

This Week's Events: November 11th-17th

💡Sip & shops, contra dances, and cozy workshops!

Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
November 10, 2024

Hey LampPosters!

Another busy week ahead, and the cozy events are officially ON! Who says you can’t bundle up, stay cozy, and still get out to do some fun stuff around town?

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Featured

Co[Lab] ft. supertask

Saturday, November 30th

For our bass & electronic fans out there! supertask is making it out to Vic, and it’s a show you don’t want to pass up - deep roots in hip hop and the artist’s immersive style creates a soundscape somewhere between intensity & stillness.

Tickets are going to be selling out super fast, so make sure not to sleep on securing your spot to this epic goodbye-to-November show

9:30pm - 2am | Capital Ballroom | $25-$35

Community Events

🪖 Saanich Remembrance Day Ceremony 2024

Monday, November 11 | 10:45-11:45 | Cenotaph at Saanich Municipal Hall | Free

Join the District of Saanich at the Cenotaph at Saanich Municipal Hall pausing for a moment to remember those who have served.

🍸 3rd Annual Sip & Shop Market

Wednesday, November 13 | 4:00-8:00pm | Bard & Banker | Free

Shop local vendors, sip tasty cocktails, and enjoy a holiday vibe inside of the Bard & Banker! Plus live music to tap your toes to and the always delicious food available again after the market!

🥃 The Tournament of Rums

Wednesday, November 13 | 7pm | Maple Room (919 Douglas) | $30

Fall is all about rum! This tournament features eight different spirits fighting to take home the title for Best Rum! Your ticket includes eight of the finest spirits BC has to offer - if you're a rum connoisseur, this event is for you!

🥨 November Schnitzel Night

Wednesday, November 13 | 5pm | Edelweiss Club | $25-$30

A proper European feast! Choose from schnitzel or bratwurst (or both) plus sides of mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, red cabbage, and gravy! Veggie options available. Prepay deadline is November 11th @ noon

🍹 Collective Launch Sip & Shop

Thursday, November 14 | 5-8pm | 2000 Fernwood | Free

Cream Collective - 9 women-led small businesses under one roof - is hosting a sip & shop! Have a few mock/cocktails and browse the goods! Discounts & door prizes available.

🎄 Yuletide Market Series

Friday, November 15 | 4:00-8:00pm | Bilston Creek Farm | $5

Running Friday through Sunday every weekend until Dec. 15th, the Yuletide Markets are some of the biggest holiday markets Victoria has to offer, set in the super cozy atmosphere of Bilston Creek Farm! Food truck, tons of treat vendors, live music (on the 9th, Dec. 7th, and Dec. 14th), plus tons of locally made crafts!

🦬 The Queer Herd Gathering

Saturday, November 16 | 4:00 - 7:30pm | Bear N Bee Farm | By donation

Head to the Bear n' Bee Farm to hang with kindred spirits (people & animals!), enjoy a campfire with refreshments, and do some nature crafts!

🎄 Rockin Around the Vintage Christmas Tree

Saturday, November 16 | 11:00am-8:00pm | Da Vinci Centre | $5

A holiday fair and makers market for the holiday season! Santa will be stopping by for a visit, plus eats n' treats on standby and vendors for crafts, jewelry, vintage clothing, toys, and more! Perfect spot to get your holiday gifts ready.

❄️ CREAM Winter Market

Saturday, November 16 | 11:00am-4:00pm | Fernwood Hub | Free

Jewelry, art, vintage clothing, pottery, and of course, tons of tasty treats!! A great way to support local AND get a cozy activity in with the weather cooling off.

🎅 Christmas Craft Fair

Saturday, November 16 | 10:00am-2:00pm | Emmanual Baptist Church | Free

40 tables of a variety of crafters from our community. Knitting projects, paintings, wooden crafts, pottery, fluid art, ornaments, paper projects. Great gifts and stocking stuffers!

🥶 Tillicum Winter Market

Saturday, November 16 | 10am-3pm | Tillicum Elementary School | Free

Shop from a ton of local vendors, win some raffle prizes, and get ready for winter and the holidays with this cozy market!

🪡 Victorian Christmas Craft Fair

Saturday, November 16 | 10am-5pm | 4636 Elk Lake Dr. | $5

Running Saturday (10am-5pm) and Sunday (10am-4pm), the Victorian Christmas Fair is celebrating art, community, and the holidays with local artists and vendors, delicious treats on hand, and tons of gift & treat shopping to do from local artists & makers.

👠 Visions Gala

Saturday, November 16 | 5pm | Victoria Conference Centre | $600

A gala to remember! A five-course meal of exquisite cuisine, live music & performers, and silent auctions highlight this fundraising gala! Support the Victoria Hospitals Foundation and enjoy a special & elegant evening.

⛄ CREAM Winter Market

Sunday, November 17 | 11:00am-4:00pm | Fernwood Hub | Free

Jewelry, art, vintage clothing, pottery, and of course, tons of tasty treats!! A great way to support local AND get a cozy activity in with the weather cooling off.

❄️ 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!

🖸 The Victoria Record Fair 2024

Sunday, November 17 | 11am-4pm | Fernwood Community Centre | $5

Over 30 vendors will be offering thousands of records, CDs, cassettes, and more! If you're looking for a record to add to your collection, no matter the genre or age, you'll probably find it here!

🧵 Victorian Christmas Craft Fair

Sunday, November 17 | 10am-5pm | 4636 Elk Lake Dr. | $5

The Victorian Christmas Fair is celebrating art, community, and the holidays with local artists and vendors, delicious treats on hand, and tons of gift & treat shopping to do from local artists & makers.

Performing Arts

🎭 Sauvage Comedy

Tuesday, November 12 | 8pm | Ile Sauvage Brewing | $15

The perfect mix of established and up n' coming comedians, this stand-up comedy show is your chance to see Victoria's bright comedy scene up close & personal! (seriously up close - the room is small, so buy your tickets pronto!)

🏡 The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberly

Thursday, November 14 | 7:30pm | Langham Court Theatre | $18-$26

A play for all the Jane Austen fans out there! Mr. Darcy's nemesis and Lydia's 'incorrigible' husband, Mr Wickham, makes an unwelcome holiday visit. A story diving into class, privilege, and forgiveness. Running Wed-Sun until December 1st.

🤣 Anna Akana

Friday, November 15 | 7:30pm | Capital Ballroom | $45-$85

After a stalking incident forced Anna into retirement, she's now back (armed with a restraining order and new stories!). Featured in Marvel's Ant-Man, her show at Capital Ballroom will be a comedy show addressing mental health issues.

🎪 A.I.M by Kyle Abraham

Friday, November 15 | 7:30pm | Royal Theatre | $34+

“One of the most consistently excellent troupes working today” says The New York Times! Described as post-modern gumbo, this mixed program dives into various expressions of movement! Running the 15th and 16th.

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Sports & Athletic Events

🏃🏾 Vic Queer Run Club

Monday, November 11 | 5:30pm | Ma Yoga and Wellness | Free

Meet at Ma Yoga & Wellness and enjoy a 4.7km, no-drop run with a cozy crew! Breathers every 15 minutes and super welcoming to beginner runners.

💃🏿 Autumn Allemande

Saturday, November 16 | 10:00am - 10:30pm | Edelweiss Club Hall | $49

Celebrate 30 years of Contra Dancing in Victoria! Dance & music workshops, all-day contra dancing, live performances, and a community potluck from 5-6:30pm! Alcohol-free event.

Arts & Creative Events

🖼️ 22 in 24 Gallery Opening

Tuesday, November 12 | 11am-5pm | Gage Gallery | Free

A collective of 22 local artists open their work to the public, each with their own perspectives, practices, and styles! Paint, fibre, paper & recycled works, sculptures, and digital media can all be found here! Running until December 1st.

🖌️ Paint Party with Ginja and Ty

Wednesday, November 13 | 6-8pm | Harbourside Cafe | $45

Phones down, brushes up! An art night at a cozy, intimate cafe with ~10 people. A perfect opportunity to get your paint on, vibe with other craft enthusiasts, and meet some new friends!

🪴 Terrarium Workshop

Saturday, November 16 | 9:30am | VI Plant Shop | $52

Head down to VI Plant Shop and learn how to make your own mini ecosystem in a glass container! Learn design and terrarium care with plants provided!

🎨 Oak Bay Fall Artists' Studio Tour

Saturday, November 16 | 10am-4pm | Monterey Rec Centre | Free

The Oak Bay Artists Studio is opening up to the public! Browse, buy, and admire the many forms of art on display, including photography, paintings, and fibre, glass, & pottery creations. Walk through at your own pace and meet local makers!

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Learning & Workshops

💲 KWENCH TALK: Maximizing Marketing ROI

Tuesday, November 12 | 12:00 - 1:00pm | Kwench | $5-$25

Tip the scales in your favour with marketing innovators and PhD professors! Help your business stand out in its market by learning about marketing options, building trust, making data-driven decisions, and crafting marketing messages.

🚲 Learn to Fix Your Own Bike

Tuesday, November 12 | 1:00-4:00pm | Recyclista's | $70

Learn how to safely and effectively maintain, fix, and rebuild bicycles. As a biker, this is something I should probably do - who's in?

🌌 Black Holes in String Theory

Wednesday, November 13 | 7:00-9:00pm | Hermann's Jazz Club | Free

This week in UVic Café Scientifique! Relativity and quantum mechanics describe nature's laws but fail in extremes; string theory may unify them. Explore string theory!

🌿 Herbs to Grow for Household First Aid

Saturday, November 16 | 10:00am - 12:00pm | Compost Education Centre | $30

Who needs a first aid kit (just kidding, you should definitely get one). However, why not augment it with a few homegrown herbs? This workshop will teach you about the best plants to have on hand.

🍄 Intro to Mushroom Identification

Saturday, November 16 | 1:00 - 3:00pm | Compost Education Centre | $30

Ever wondered what sort of fungi you're looking at on your forest adventures? Learn how to ID and, most importantly, spot the poisonous ones for your foraging!

🏺 Ceramic Paint Palette Workshop

Sunday, November 17 | 6-8:30pm | Touci Ceramic Studio | $170

Design and create your own hand-built palette that you can fill with all-natural watercolour paints from Understory Supply Co.! Finished pieces will be glazed, fired, and filled for you.

Outdoor Events

🐕 K9VH3 #6- (Dog Hash)

Monday, November 11 | 3:00-6:00pm | Windsor Park | $5

A run/walk with your dog (or not) following a marked trail including false trails and puzzles. Strictly non-competitive and friendly. Followed by dog treats and adult (or not) treats included in event price.

🗑️ Litter Pick Up - Langford

Saturday, November 16 | 9:45am-1pm | Langford station | Free

The Greater Victoria Green Team is hosting a litter clean-up in Langford this weekend and they’re looking for volunteers! Glorious work, perhaps not, but super good for our environment, our cities, and for meeting other folks that care about their community!

🐶 Hash House Harriers Annual Goldstream Run n' Walk

Saturday, November 16 | 2:30-4:30pm | 2903 Sooke Lake Rd | $10

A non-competitive run/walk following a trail with puzzles, false trails, and fun. Dogs welcome (but need to be on leash in the park). Optional meet up at Four Mile Pub at 199 Island Highway after. An adult and unserious event.

🚶🏽‍♀️ Power to Be - Connecting to Nature

Sunday, November 17 | 10:30am | Mount Work Regional Park | Free

A free, accessible walk in the beautiful of nature around Mt. Work, a collaboration between the CRD and Power to Be!

🌊 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.

Student Events

🎲 Game Night

Monday, November 11 | 6:00pm | Hillel House | Free

Games Night with the UVic Hillel crew, this is a perfect way to destress from the midterm season. Games, snacks, and good company await! Open to members of the Jewish community & allies!

💉 Harm Reduction Naloxone Training

Tuesday, November 12 | 1:30-3:30pm | Fisher 210 (Lansdowne Campus) | Free

On Tuesday and Friday, join in for a free, two-hour workshop diving into overdose response training, including how to identify opiate overdoses, risk factors, and how to use injectable Naloxone. Friday’s class takes place in CBA 211 at the Interurban Campus.

⛰️ Mount Doug Backyard Ultra

Saturday, November 16 | 8am | PKOLS Parking Lot | Free

Bike a lap up and down PKOLS before the cut off or be eliminated! 20 min per lap for the first two hours, after that the cut off gets 1 minute faster every lap! Think you got what it takes?

Live Music & Concerts

Tuesday, November 12th

Wednesday, November 13th

Thursday, November 14th

Friday, November 15th

Saturday, November 16th

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