LampPost: April 29th - May 5th
May the Fourth Be With You!
This week’s categories:
Community Events
Performing Arts
Creative Corner
Live Music
✴️ = Popular Events
Announcement
We’re extremely excited to announce that there are now very nearly a thousand event-goers following along with LampPost. To celebrate this little milestone, we’re trying to gauge interest in hosting our own in-person event!
If there’s enough interest, this event would be a May 9th pub crawl exploring some of downtown Victoria’s best watering holes. We would charge for this event only so far as to cover our own costs - $5 for entry (+a LampPost sticker!), or $10 for entry, a sticker, and a drink ticket at our first location.
This event would be open to everyone 19+. We believe this would be a fun chance to bring some likeminded folks together and get to know you all in person! If this event is of interest to you, please respond to the poll below!
Featured
Phillips Brewing: 2024 Backyard Music Festival
The famous Backyard Music Festival is back and better than ever. This event is an annual pilgrimage for us - two jam-packed weekends, one in July and one in August, with fantastic artists and a safe, community-oriented vibe right in the Phillips Brewing ‘backyard’.
The 2024 lineup looks ready to knock some socks off, so don’t miss your chance to snag tickets for one (or both) of the weekends. Individual day passes are going for $106, or treat yourself and get a whole weekend pass for $272.
If you don’t want to miss out on any of the fun, double weekend passes are a bargain at $505 for the entire Backyard Music Festival experience. You can grab your tickets here, and we hope to see you there!
Community Events
VAC Pop-Up Shop: Open House 🎨
Wednesday, May 1 | 4:00 - 7:00 PM | 670 Fort St. | Free!
Support local artists by heading down to the Victoria Arts Council pop-up shop!
Cards, books, stickers, prints… you name it. Anything from $5-$500!
Double Poetry Launch: Julie Paul & Miranda Pearson 👩🏫
Wednesday, May 1 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Munro’s Books | Free!
Acclaimed authors Pearson & Paul celebrate the launch of their new works with in-person poetry reading and a Q&A!
Hartland Landfill & Recycling Facility Public Tour 🗑️
Friday, May 3 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Hartland Learning Centre | Free!
Learn about local waste disposal processes: how to reduce waste, how landfills work, and how energy can be made from garbage!
Register here.
Youth Creations Craft Fair 🪡
Saturday, May 4 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | SEAPARC Recreation Centre (Sooke) | Free!
Celebrating youth creativity & entrepreneurship. Baking, art, crafts, fibre arts, jewellery, and more!
Nonline Dating: 2SLGBTQI+ Speed Dating 💌
Saturday, May 4 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Victoria Event Centre | $29
An inclusive, fun & fast dating experience for people 30+ to help build connections among the 2SLGBTQI+ community in Victoria!
✴️ African & Caribbean Food Pop-Up Eatery 🍲
Saturday, May 4 | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 1709 Blanshard St
Let your taste buds savour the international flavour! Check out the foods and reserve a plate here. Cash only event!!
Victoria Pet Expo 🐶
Saturday, May 4 & Sunday, May 5 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Pearkes Recreation Centre | $8 per Day (free for children 12 and under).
Victoria’s Annual Pet Expo is back with tons of giveaways, local vendors with the best goodies for your furry friends, and education booths on best animal care practices.
Also entertainment like the Wiener Dog Races! Early birds get goodie bags to take home, so don’t sleep in!
Everyone Welcome Walk with Power to Be 🚶🏽♀️
Sunday, May 5 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM | East Sooke Regional Park | Free!
An accessible exploration of beautiful East Sooke Regional Park. Find out what the plants and animals are up to in spring!
The event is free, but space is limited, so reserve your spot in advance. Two mobility devices available for the walk, if needed.
Performing Arts
✴️ The Flame: Multi-Cultural & Anti-Racism Edition 🔥
Monday, April 29 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Belfry Theatre | Pay What You Can
The Flame is a storytelling series that showcases real stories told by the people that experienced them, this time with a focus on social justice issues.
These events have been sell-out shows in both Victoria & Vancouver, so don’t miss out! Get your tickets.
A Night of Sonnets 📖
Tuesday, April 30 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Hermann’s Jazz Club | $5 at the Door
A multi-lingual poetry reading event from several UVic student faculties!
“Beloved, inspiring, and intriguing sonnets in English, French, Spanish and Italian” with translations and texts available. Reserve your spot here!
Vision Disturbance by Theatre Inconnu 🎭
Wednesday, May 1 | 8:00 PM | Paul Phillips Theatre | $14
Victoria’s oldest-running alternative theatre company tells the story of an immigrant woman’s recovery from an abusive relationship. Humour, love, and heartache.
This event also runs until May 18th. Full schedule and tickets here.
✴️ Yellow Brick Comedy
Thursday, May 2 | 8:00 - 10:00 PM | Friends of Dorothy | No Cover!
Julya Van der Sloot and a cast of comedians take on Friends of Dorothy for a riotous comedy night!
Stacked Deck Stand-Up Comedy 😂
Friday, May 3 | 7:00 - 11:30 PM | Rebel Garage | $23
Stacked Deck & Rebel Company collab for this comedy night special!
Grab tickets here.
Mary Poppins ☂️
Friday, May 3 | 7:30 PM | McPherson Playhouse | $66
No introduction needed for Mary - catch this classic novel & film adaption live!
Also running over May 4th & 5th, and from May 10th-12th. Tickets and schedule here.
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Creative Corner
UVIC Clothing Swap 🔂
Monday, April 29 | 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM | Halpern Centre | Free
Find a new-to-you fit and give unloved clothes a new life! A perfect time to snag some fresh outfits for summer!
Sass Class with Rebellious Movement 💃
Monday, April 29 | 6:15 - 7:15 PM | Studio 4 Dance | $25
Sassy dance style that will get you moving, grooving, hair-whipping, and feeling confident in the skin you are in!
Welcome to all skill and dance levels. 18+. Registration.
Quilt Binding Class 🧵
Monday, April 29 | 1:00 - 4:00 PM | The Green Thimble | $55
Level up your binding game! This workshop will take you through a number of tricks and techniques for quilt finishing & binding.
Find all the supplies you need to bring + registration here.
Upcycled Rug Hooking 🧶
Tuesday, April 30 | 4:00 - 7:00 PM | The Green Thimble | $85
Learn how to hook a beautiful butterfly rug with recycled materials!
Hook, backing, and transfer paper included in price. Registration & needed materials here.
✴️ Thursday’s Together: Open Mic ft Elan Wayne Thunderfeet 🎤
Thursday, May 2 | 7:00 - 10:00 PM | Quadratic Sound | Sliding Scale ($10-$20) + $5 Membership
All art forms and modalities welcome at this event! From poetry to dance, music to stories, you may see a bit of everything and definitely a lot of creativity.
Pay at the door if you’re looking to attend and enjoy the show! Want to strut your stuff? Sign up here.
Gettin’ Crafty Craft Social ✂️
Thursday, May 2 | 1:00 - 4:00 PM | West Coast Creative Spirits | $20
Set aside some time for gettin’ crafty at West Coast Creative Spirits. Hosted once a month, the $20 entry free to the craft social gets you access to a table and power if needed.
Bring your own supplies and socialize or commit the time to finally getting that project done. Registration.
Free Studio Time 🪡
Thursday, May 2 | 5:00 - 8:00 PM | The Green Thimble | $10
Need sewing tools? Or just want to hang out and sew with some friendly people? This is for you.
Lots of tools & machines available for use. Register here.
Live Music
Monday, April 29
▶️ Suzie Q & Sean Duhaime | Jazz/Blues/Contemporary | 5:00 - 8:00 PM | The Loft Pub | Voluntary Cover
▶️ Karaoke Night | Anything & Everything | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | EMP Theatre | Free!
Snacks and refreshers available to help you sing your heart out!
Tuesday, April 30
▶️ Dave Harris & Friends / Al Pease / Clark Brendon | Blues | 5:00 - 8:00 PM | The Loft Pub | Voluntary Cover
Wednesday, May 1
✴️ ▶️ Alexandra Stréliski | Piano/Modern Classical | Doors at 7:00, Show at 8:00 PM | The Royal Theatre | $38 - $47
Stréliski is an award-winning, platinum-level musician whose music you can hear in films like Dallas Buyer’s Club & Pretty Little Lies S2. This one is expected to sell out very, very quickly - don’t sleep on it! Tickets here.
▶️ Jazz Showcase Night | Jazz | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Hermann’s Jazz Club | $20 + fees
Hermann’s hosts a huge group of talented mainland musicians. Tickets.
▶️ Small Town Artillery Collective / The Dang Package / Safiya Labelle | Pop/Punk/Rock/Melodic | 8:00 PM | Victoria Event Centre | $23 in advance, $25 at the door
Imagine Bruce Springsteen grew up on pop-punk & Zelda - that’s the vibe. Tickets.
Thursday, May 2
▶️ Emotionz ft. The Hip Hop Orchestra / SIRREAL / Aeon Crux | Hip Hop/Beatbox | 10:00 PM | Lucky Bar | $20
Snag tickets to rap night at Lucky Bar!
▶️ Pablo Cardenas Presents "The Night of Afro-Latin Rhythms” | Afro/Latin/Caribbean | Doors at 7:30, Show at 8:30 PM | Victoria Event Centre | $27
Snag tickets to this multicultural dance night with the West Coast Cuban Orchestra.
▶️ Attila Fias | Jazz/International Flavours | 6:00 - 8:30 PM | RIVA Sydney | Free!
▶️ Rhythm Train | Blues/Rock/R&B | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | The Loft Pub | Voluntary Cover (suggested ~$10). Pay at the door
✴️▶️ Cinco de Mayo Tequila Party | 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM | Paparazzi Nightclub | $10
Celebrate with friends, tequila, and music from DJ Pachanguero! Tickets.
Friday, May 3
▶️ 14Flamingos / Low Winter Sun / The Fool | Indie/Rock | 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM | Phoenix Bar & Grill | $16
14Flamingos is celebrating the release of their first studio EP, “Lawn Songs”, with a huge party! Opening acts from Low Winter Sun & The Fool, burlesque performers, and a ton of fun! Tickets.
✴️▶️ 80’s Dance Night | 80’s/Groove/Funk | 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM | Lucky Bar | $11
▶️ Limblifter ft. Acres of Lions | Rock/Indie | Doors at 6:00, Show at 7:00 PM | Wicket Hall | $25 in advance, $30 at the door
Liftlimber is showing their newest album! Tickets.
✴️▶️ Kim Churchill | Alternative/Indie/Folk/Rock | Doors at 8:00, Show at 9:00 PM | Capital Ballroom | $20
International & travel-inspired music. Heartache, joy, tears - this Australian artist does it all. Tickets.
▶️ Brent Jarvis Trio: Bill Evans Tribute | Jazz/Blues/Piano | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Hermann’s Jazz Club | $25 + fees
▶️ Ashley Wey | Piano | 6:00 - 8:30 PM | RIVA Sydney | Free!
Award winning singer & song-writer graces Sydney with her presence! Don’t miss out.
▶️ The Carlines ft. O.K. Charlie | Retro/Indie/Pop/Rock | 7:00 - 10:00 PM | Upstairs Club | $17
Catch the release of The Carlines EP 'Keep the Light On’ release! Tickets.
▶️ The DayDrinkers | Classic Rock | 7:00 - 10:00 PM | The Loft Pub | Voluntary Cover
✴️▶️ Viva La Vida Social Dancing: Fiesta Mexicana | Salsa/Merengue/Bachata/Reggaeton | 7:30 PM- 12:45 AM | Ukrainian Cultural Centre | $17
A bottle of tequila to the best outfit, so dress to the nines, tear the dance floor up & celebrate Mexican style! Tickets.
Saturday, May 4
▶️ May the 4th Be With You | House/Techno/D&B | 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM | Quadratic Sound | $23
Showcasing an all-female DJ lineup on Star Wars Day! Get your tickets here.
✴️▶️ Damien Jurado | Alternative/Indie | Doors at 8:00, Show at 9:00 PM | Capital Ballroom | $25
✴️▶️ The Beautiful Maladies: Tom Waits Tribute | Jazz/Blues | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Hermann’s Jazz Club | $30 + fees
▶️ Jim Witter: It’s Still Rock & Roll To Me | Nostalgia/Cover (Elton John & Billy Joel | 7:30 PM | Royal Theatre | $29-$108 (seat dependent).
Also running on May 5th at 2:30 PM. Tickets.
✴️▶️ La Chinga ft. Cache Creek | Rock | Doors at 8:00, Show at 8:30 PM - 12:30 AM | Victoria Event Centre | $25 in advance, $30 at the door.
▶️ Cinco de Mayo | Mariachi | 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM | Upstairs Club
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a prize-filled pinata, a 9-piece mariachi band, and traditional Mexican dancers & DJs!