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Issue 1,350 · Tuesday, September 29, 2026PrivacyTermsEthics© Capital Daily Media Ltd., an Overstory Media company · Victoria, BC
Things to do

Worth leaving the house for.

The week ahead across Greater Victoria: planned, dated, and worth leaving the house for. Free unless noted.

154 this week
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Editor's headliner · This week · Arts🎧

Fall 2026 Regional Spotlight: Indo-Pacific

Spotlighting Indo-Pacific-focused events across campus, September–October 2026. Discover events, talks, and lectures at UVic highlighting the Indo-Pacific region and its diverse hi

Free

The week, in brief

154 picks across the next seven days. Here’s the shape of it.

Free tonight & on
47
Kid-friendly
5
Outdoors
7
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Tuesday, September 29

13 picks
Arts & culture
08:30
🎭

Startup Canada Tour – Victoria

At Victoria Conference Centre. Join the Canadian entrepreneurship ecosystem at the Startup Canada Tour to expand your network, learn from industry leaders, and apply valua

Arts
$99
08:30
🎭

Startup Canada Tour - Victoria

Join the Canadian entrepreneurship ecosystem at the Startup Canada Tour to expand your network, learn from industry leaders, and apply valuable insights to your early-stage busines

Arts
10:00
🎈

Child in the Centre: Education, Law, Social Work and Health in Dialogue Interdisciplinary Seminar Series 2026–2027

At Fraser Building (FRA). Registration is now open for the first seminar in the Child in the Centre: Education, Law, Social Work and Health in Dialogue Interdisciplin

Family
Free · UVic
10:30
🤝

Border Enclaves: An Ethnography of a Contested Territory in Europe’s Southern Periphery. A Conversation with Dr. Laia Soto-Bermant

At Sedgewick building (SED) C168. BIG_Talk: Border Enclaves: An Ethnography of a Contested Territory in Europe’s Southern Periphery Join us September 29th, 10:30am–12:00pm, i

Community
UVic
11:00
🎨

REPRISE – Lens Based Art at the Gage Gallery

At Gage Gallery. Reprise reunites three Victoria lens-based artists. After their successful collaboration last fall at the Gage in Light Reigns, Shadows Rule

Arts
Free
11:00
🎨

REPRISE - Lens Based Art at the Gage Gallery

Reprise reunites three Victoria lens-based artists.  After their successful collaboration last fall at the Gage in Light Reigns, Shadows Rule, the trio is expanding in new directio

Arts
Free
15:00
🎭

SEOS Seminar - Laura Moore, SEOS Postdoctoral Fellow

At Bob Wright Centre (BWC). Contribution of diverse hydrothermal vents to iron-rich plumes over the Southern East Pacific Rise Hosted by Dr. Laurence Coogan

Arts
UVic
15:00
🤝

Critical Encounters: “CATALYST: Meet our New HUMS Faculty

At Clearihue (CLE). Critical Encounters is a free monthly speaker series curating encounters that apply humanistic thinking beyond the academy.

Community
Free · UVic
18:00
🩰

Drag 101-Movement and Dance

At Vertigo.

Arts
19:00
🤝

Healing in the Saviour's Way: The Addiction Recovery Program

At The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Community
TBA
19:00
🤝

Oak Bay All-Candidates Meeting on Reconciliation for Mayor and Council

Hear from Oak Bay candidates for Mayor and Council on Reconciliation! Sept 29 7 pm Canadian College of Performing Arts 1701 Elgin Rd (Free)

Community
Oak Bay
19:00
🤝

ReconciliACTION Oak Bay All-Candidates Meeting

At 1701 Elgin Rd.

Community
Free · Oak Bay / Fernwood
20:00
🎤

Comedy on the spot

Catch a live comedy show filled with improvisation and fun.

Arts
Varies

Wednesday, September 30

24 picks
Out & about
🎧

Fall 2026 Regional Spotlight: Indo-Pacific

Spotlighting Indo-Pacific-focused events across campus, September–October 2026. Discover events, talks, and lectures at UVic highlighting the Indo-Pacific region and its diverse hi

Arts
Free · UVic
🎨

آبِ رواں Aab-e-Ravaan: Language Like Water

At UVic Legacy Art Gallery. آبِ رواں Aab-e-Ravaan: Language Like Water explores the artistic practice of Farheen Haq , an interdisciplinary artist born into an immigran

Arts
Free · UVic
09:00
🤝

2 Days Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Training in Victoria, BC

Get certified as a Scrum Master in just two days.

Community
Varies
10:00
⛰️

September Seaside Hypnosis for Stress & Anxiety Relief

At Tower Point at Witty's Lagoon (meet in parking lot).

Outdoors
10:00
🤝

The River Playgroup

At 1525 Begbie St, Fernwood.

Community
Oak Bay / Fernwood
11:00
🎨

REPRISE – Lens Based Art at the Gage Gallery

At Gage Gallery. Reprise reunites three Victoria lens-based artists. After their successful collaboration last fall at the Gage in Light Reigns, Shadows Rule

Arts
Free
11:00
🎨

REPRISE - Lens Based Art at the Gage Gallery

Reprise reunites three Victoria lens-based artists.  After their successful collaboration last fall at the Gage in Light Reigns, Shadows Rule, the trio is expanding in new directio

Arts
Free
12:00
🎨

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

At Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, 1040 Moss Street. In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we offer free admission to the Gallery and the exhibition As waters merge– swayi

Arts
Free · Rockland
13:30
🤝

Gentle Movement + Stillness & Sound | by donation

At Fernwood Hub, Fernwood.

Community
Oak Bay / Fernwood
17:00
🤝

Truth & Reconciliation: A Gathering of Remembrance & Care

Join us for a gathering to honor the spirit of reconciliation.

Community
Free · Burnside
17:00
🤝

Truth & Reconciliation: A MMIWG Gathering of Remembrance & Care

At Hillside · 990 Hillside Ave #204.

Community
Burnside
18:00
🎭

What AI Actually Means for the Future of Math | Sip Smarter Victoria

An insightful look into the impact of AI on mathematics.

Arts
Varies
18:00
🎭

What’s the Math Behind a Perfect Bubble? | Sip Smarter Vancouver

At Swans Pub.

Arts
18:00
🍽️

Sip 'n' Snuggle: A Kitten Cuddle Night for Cat's Cradle

Enjoy a night of cuddling kittens while sipping beverages.

Food
Varies · West Shore
18:30
🤝

Wealth Building Wednesdays

At Spaces Uptown Vic, Rock Bay.

Community
18:30
🍺

Macaloney's Wednesday Trivia

At Macaloney's Distillery & Brewery, Saanich.

Food
Saanich
19:00
🤝

The 2nd Annual: Rhymes For Reconciliation

At Lucky Bar.

Community
19:00
🤝

15FirstDates Victoria Speed Dating (Age 35-45)

Speed dating for singles aged 35-45.

Community
varies
19:00
🤝

Games Night

At The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Community
19:00
🩰

Hip-Hop Freestyle: Groove, Bounce & Rocking – 4-Week Program

A series of hip-hop freestyle dance classes.

Arts
varies
19:00
🎸

The Gospel of Waffle

A musical evening featuring delicious waffles and gospel music.

Music
Varies
19:30
🤝

Jed and the Valentine at Duncan Showroom

At 131 Station St, Duncan.

Community
20:00
🤝

Drag Bingo

Come win fun prizes! First ball called at 8pm

Community
20:00
🎤

West shore , Comedy on the spot

An evening of improv comedy.

Arts
varies · West Shore

Thursday, October 1

30 picks
Out & about
🎧

Fall 2026 Regional Spotlight: Indo-Pacific

Spotlighting Indo-Pacific-focused events across campus, September–October 2026. Discover events, talks, and lectures at UVic highlighting the Indo-Pacific region and its diverse hi

Arts
Free · UVic
🤝

Lots of all-candidates events in Oak Bay for Mayor and Council, provincial and school board elections! Oct. 1-13

Lots of all-candidates events in Oak Bay for Mayor and Council, provincial and school board elections! Oct. 1-13

Community
Oak Bay
08:00
🤝

Dan Ciuriak - Tariff spat - Carney, Canada and Trump

At KWENCH Coworking & Culture Club.

Community
10:00
🤝

Physics & Astronomy Seminar (In-Person): Dr. Kodai Matsuoka, IPNS/KEK, Nagoya University

At Cornett (COR). “The SuperKEKB/Belle II project: Pioneering the precision frontier to explore particle physics in the early universe ” Just as deep mysterie

Community
UVic
10:00
🤝

Discrete math seminar: Sudoku Intersections (Peter Dukes)

At Clearihue (CLE). Title: Sudoku Intersections Speaker: Peter Dukes Location: Clearihue D130

Community
UVic
10:00
🎉

Victoria Psychic Fair at the Bay Centre

The Victoria Psychic Fair brings you gifted psychics, intuitives, and spiritual readers from across Vancouver Island and beyond. Dive into the mysteries of your soul to discover mo

Family
10:00
🎵

The River Harp

Experience the magical sounds of the river harp.

Music
Free
11:00
🎨

REPRISE - Lens Based Art at the Gage Gallery

Reprise reunites three Victoria lens-based artists.  After their successful collaboration last fall at the Gage in Light Reigns, Shadows Rule, the trio is expanding in new directio

Arts
Free
11:00
🎨

REPRISE – Lens Based Art at the Gage Gallery

At Gage Gallery. Reprise reunites three Victoria lens-based artists. After their successful collaboration last fall at the Gage in Light Reigns, Shadows Rule

Arts
Free
13:00
🤝

Dr. Gina Ogilvie | 2026 Pomeroy Autor Lecture: “Leading Globally Relevant Research in Cervical Cancer – Lessons From a Career in British Columbia”

At Cinecenta. The School of Molecular Life Sciences Presents the Pomeroy Autor Lecture Series: Dr. Gina Ogilvie “Leading Globally Relevant Research in Cer

Community
Free · UVic
14:30
🤝

Seminar: 40 Minute Student Talk (Eve Kenny)

At Cunningham (CUN).

Community
Free · UVic
15:30
🤝

Lessons from the trenches: Entrepreneurs share real-World lessons

At Langford · 798 Goldstream Ave.

Community
West Shore
15:30
🎭

Social Gaming for Teens: Nintendo Switch

At Oak Bay Branch. Ages 13-18. Join us to play casual, multiplayer video games on Nintendo Switch. All games rated E for everyone.

Community
Free · Oak Bay
16:30
🤝

Cocktails and Community

At Chester Fields.

Community
17:00
🤝

October 2026 Thirsty Thursday - Casual Networking Event

At Swans Pub.

Community
17:00
🎭

Religion and US Foreign Policy in an Age of Trump

At Mac D282. What role does religion play in US war and foreign policy, historically and in the Trump era? Join the University of Virginia’s Andrew Prest

Community
Free · UVic
17:30
🤝

Mending Night: Reinforcement Stitches

At 552 Johnson St.

Community
17:30
📖

Poetry and Hip Hop by the Shore

Meet your neighbours during an evening of FREE bicycle-powered performances in Reeson Park (Wharf Street, south of the Johnson Street bridge and the Northern Junk buildings), hoste

Music
Free
17:30
🎭

Private to Public with Omar Gandhi

Explore the relationship between private and public spaces through this engaging talk.

Arts
Free
18:00
🤝

Modern Home Canning

At Harris Green · United Commons (formerly First Metropolitan).

Community
18:00
🍽️

Dinner and A Show: Nearly Neil - Tribute Show

At View Royal · 1708 Island Hwy.

Community
West Shore
18:00
🤝

Thursday Night VR Game Challenge

Get ready for the ultimate VR gaming showdown, where gamers of all skill levels unite for a thrilling night of camaraderie, competition, and fantastic prizes! ​ Event Details: ​

Community
18:00
🍽️

Dinner & A Show: Nearly Neil - Tribute Show

At 1708 Island Hwy.

Community
18:30
🎪

Kingmakers Open iGroup

At Saanich Volunteer Services Society.

Community
Saanich
19:00
🎸

Concerto di Margherita Il Gioco della cieca (Blind Man’s Bluff) (ITALY)

At Downtown · St. Andrew's Cathedral.

Music
Downtown
19:00
🎵

Don’t Be Evil

In a world dominated by technological overlords, toxic influencers, and intrusive advertising, come enjoy a joyous evening of puppets, song, and satire that skewers all of the abov

Music
19:00
🤝

Speed Dating | Ages 40+ | Victoria

Meet new people in your age group in this fun and exciting event!

Community
Varies
19:30
🤝

A place to find calm from the chaos

At Harris Green · 1600 Cook St.

Community
19:30
🤝

Inspirational and Prayer Service

At Victoria Meditation Group of Self-Realization Fellowship.

Community
19:30
🤝

Trivia Thursday at Brickyard Pizza

Rally the troops and combine your knowledge to win swag, giftcards and of course, DELICIOUS PIZZA!!! This show kicks off at 730pm every Thursday and yes they take reservations! Boo

Community

Friday, October 2

23 picks
Arts & culture
🎧

Fall 2026 Regional Spotlight: Indo-Pacific

Spotlighting Indo-Pacific-focused events across campus, September–October 2026. Discover events, talks, and lectures at UVic highlighting the Indo-Pacific region and its diverse hi

Arts
Free · UVic
10:00
🌊

The Infinite Coast - Shifting Experiences for the Refined Globetrotter

At Prestige Oceanfront Resort, member of WorldHotels Luxury, Sooke.

Community
Sooke
11:00
🎨

REPRISE - Lens Based Art at the Gage Gallery

Reprise reunites three Victoria lens-based artists.  After their successful collaboration last fall at the Gage in Light Reigns, Shadows Rule, the trio is expanding in new directio

Arts
Free
11:00
🎨

REPRISE Lens based Art at The Gage Gallery

At Gage Gallery Arts Collective, Downtown.

Arts
varies · Downtown
11:00
🎨

REPRISE – Lens Based Art at the Gage Gallery

At Gage Gallery. Reprise reunites three Victoria lens-based artists. After their successful collaboration last fall at the Gage in Light Reigns, Shadows Rule

Arts
Free
11:30
🎭

Baby Time with Stay & Play

At Oak Bay Branch. For babies 0-15 months with parent or caregiver. Learn songs, rhymes and fingerplays to use with your baby every day followed by 30 minutes

Family
Free · Oak Bay
11:30
🎭

Victoria - Samsung Home Theatre Appointment Based Sales Consultations

At Best Buy, Rock Bay.

Arts
13:30
🤝

Large language models are not designed to serve their diverse user population

At ECS 660. Despite their amazing success, large language models (LLMs) suffer from several limitations. This talk focuses on one of these limitations:

Community
Free · UVic
14:30
🤝

Redress and Resolution: Future Choices for Japanese Canadians

At Fraser Building B121, Uplands.

Community
varies
16:00
🤝

Let's Talk Friday's @ Caffè Fantastico

At Caffe Fantastico, Hillside.

Community
varies · Burnside
17:00
🍽️

Dutch Borrelavond Victoria BC at 5th Street Bistro

At 5th St. Bar & Grill, Hillside.

Food
varies · Burnside
17:30
🎉

Fall Family Fest

At Henderson Recreation Centre. Fall Family Fest Come join us for an exciting evening packed with family-friendly activities and entertainment! Recommended for children age

Family
Saanich
18:00
🎭

University of Victoria Men’s Basketball vs Seattle Mountaineers

At Victoria, BC, CARSA Performance Gym.

Arts
UVic
18:00
🎨

Clay Luminaries

At Alchemy Art Center, Washington.

Arts
varies
18:30
🎨

Mindful Art-Making Open Studio: First Friday of the Month | Victoria, BC

At 561 Johnson St #108, Chinatown.

Arts
varies
19:00
🎭

Don’t Be Evil

At The Other Guise Theatre. In a world dominated by technological overlords, toxic influencers, and intrusive advertising, come enjoy a joyous evening of puppets, song,

Arts
$30
19:00
🩰

IGNITE! A Dance Victoria Launch Party

Celebrate the launch of Dance Victoria with special performances and events.

Arts
Not Specified · Esquimalt / Vic West
19:00
🎵

JaimesonRhy Release Party

Release party for local artist JaimesonRhy featuring special performances.

Music
Not Specified
19:15
🏟️

University of Victoria Men’s Soccer vs Mount Royal

At Victoria, BC, Centennial Stadium.

Community
UVic
19:30
🎸

Victoria Guitar Society presents Japanese guitar virtuoso Kanahi Yamashita

An evening of beautiful guitar music by virtuoso Kanahi Yamashita.

Music
Not Specified
19:30
🩰

The Sutcliffes Dance Party

At Oak Bay Recreation Centre, Sports View Lounge. Join Beacon Ridge Productions for their next concert. http://www.sutcliffesband.com/ The Sutcliffes offer the energetic stage show they are

Arts
Oak Bay
21:00
🎸

Mt. Doyle Ft: Gospel Of Her, I.M. Fast, Slicio

Join us for an exciting concert featuring Mt. Doyle with special guests.

Music
Not Specified
23:30
🎭

Midnight Agency & CMCT Breakout West After Party w/ Tor & Handsome Tiger

After party featuring live sets from Tor and Handsome Tiger.

Arts
Not Specified

Saturday, October 3

31 picks
Out & about
🎧

Fall 2026 Regional Spotlight: Indo-Pacific

Spotlighting Indo-Pacific-focused events across campus, September–October 2026. Discover events, talks, and lectures at UVic highlighting the Indo-Pacific region and its diverse hi

Arts
Free · UVic
09:00
🛠️

Come Together: A Creative Workshop on Belonging

At theDock - Centre for Social Impact.

Community
09:30
🛠️

Lee Valley Tools Victoria Store - Turn a Wooden Wand Workshop

A workshop where participants will learn to craft wooden wands.

Arts
N/A
10:00
🛠️

Cyanotypes: Sunprinted Photography

Explore sunprinting techniques in this photography workshop.

Community
N/A
10:00
☕

Let's Talk Live: Saturday Morning Conversation and Connection

Join us at Murchie’s Tea & Coffee every Saturday from 10AM–12PM for meaningful conversations, genuine connections, and a cozy atmosphere in the heart of downtown Victoria, BC  No

Arts
Free · Downtown
10:00
🛠️

The Daring Way: Naming- Claiming- Becoming

Explore themes of identity and growth in this workshop.

Outdoors
N/A
10:00
🛠️

FREE Workshop: Zero Waste Living

Learn about sustainable living and reducing waste in this free workshop.

Community
Free
10:00
🏛️

Guided Tours at Carr House

Join us for a guided tour of the historic Carr House.

Community
N/A
11:00
🎨

REPRISE - Lens Based Art at the Gage Gallery

Reprise reunites three Victoria lens-based artists.  After their successful collaboration last fall at the Gage in Light Reigns, Shadows Rule, the trio is expanding in new directio

Arts
Free
11:00
🍽️

Soup's On! A Community Fundraiser Transforming Rescued Food into Hope

A community event where rescued food is transformed into a meal.

Food
N/A
11:00
🎨

REPRISE – Lens Based Art at the Gage Gallery

At Gage Gallery. Reprise reunites three Victoria lens-based artists. After their successful collaboration last fall at the Gage in Light Reigns, Shadows Rule

Arts
Free
11:00
🏟️

University of Victoria Women’s Field Hockey vs Calgary

At Victoria, BC, Lynne “Buzz” Beecroft Field.

Community
UVic
11:00
🌊

Friday Harbor Frenzy Scavenger Hunt

Enjoy a thrilling scavenger hunt in Friday Harbor.

Community
N/A
11:00
🎪

The Very Early Christmas Market

At Royal Bay Secondary School.

Food
Free
12:00
🍺

Oktoberfest Closeout at Île Sauvage Brewing Company

Celebrate the end of Oktoberfest at Île Sauvage Brewery.

Food
N/A
13:30
🩰

Samuel J. VICTORIA - Concert/Dance/UNITE WellnessExpo ~ Constellations Tour

Enjoy a unique concert experience with Samuel J.

Music
N/A
14:00
🎪

Paper Flowers Workshop at Otsukimi Market

Learn how to create beautiful paper flowers at this workshop.

Food
N/A
14:00
🩰

Samuel J | VICTORIA | Constellations Tour |Concert/Dance+UNITE WellnessExpo

At Chinatown · Sunset Labs.

Music
14:00
🎉

Meet the Candidates Fair (Community Association of Oak Bay)

At St. Mary’s Anglican Church. The Community Association of Oak Bay is hosting a Meet the Candidates Fair at St. Mary’s Anglican Church (1701 Elgin Road). Note that this e

Community
Oak Bay
14:00
🎭

IMPROV to Improve Your Social Skills

Join this workshop to enhance your social skills through improv.

Arts
N/A
15:00
🤝

Singles Mixer

Connect with others at this social singles mixer.

Community
N/A
17:30
🍺

Oktoberfest at Oaklands 2026

Join us for an evening of German food, beer, and culture.

Food
N/A
18:30
🎸

Megan Nash - a house concert

At Mike and Kiki's.

Music
19:00
🩰

Ballet Victoria’s “Ballet Rocks"

Experience the complex fusion of classical ballet and rock music in an emotionally charged program. Ballet Rocks takes you on a journey through time with iconic rock songs, combini

Music
19:00
🎭

Don’t Be Evil

At The Other Guise Theatre. In a world dominated by technological overlords, toxic influencers, and intrusive advertising, come enjoy a joyous evening of puppets, song,

Arts
$30
19:00
🎸

Top Guns & Tesser Double Show

A double show featuring local talent in music.

Music
N/A
19:15
🏟️

University of Victoria Men’s Soccer vs MacEwan

At Victoria, BC, Centennial Stadium.

Community
UVic
19:30
🎸

In Concert with Internationally-renowned Organist Jan Liebermann

Enjoy a night of music with internationally-renowned organist Jan Liebermann.

Music
N/A
20:30
🎭

Improv All-Stars: Live Improv Comedy

At Theatre SKAM. SATURDAY, October 3! Improv All-Stars is the funny improv show that pairs Victoria’s up-and-coming talent with veteran performers including

Arts
$25
20:30
🎸

Influx9 Ft: Jennay Badger, BB Stepz, Your Gurl Pearl, Space Tiger, Lavande

A concert featuring multiple performances.

Music
N/A
21:00
🎧

Houseworx - Christoph(Album Debut) DJ Pants, Ry Guy, Cataphonic, PUREBL!SS

An album debut featuring various DJs.

Music
N/A

Sunday, October 4

22 picks
Arts & culture
10:00
🎭

How to Create Meaningful Connections

At Intrepid Theatre Company Society.

Arts
From CA$40.00
10:00
📖

Sunday Unconducted Meditation and Readings Service

Join us for a Sunday meditation service.

Community
Free
10:00
🌲

Grief Walks: Finding Solace in Nature

Join a guided nature walk for solace.

Outdoors
Free
11:00
🎨

REPRISE – Lens Based Art at the Gage Gallery

At Gage Gallery. Reprise reunites three Victoria lens-based artists. After their successful collaboration last fall at the Gage in Light Reigns, Shadows Rule

Arts
Free
11:00
🎨

REPRISE - Lens Based Art at the Gage Gallery

Reprise reunites three Victoria lens-based artists.  After their successful collaboration last fall at the Gage in Light Reigns, Shadows Rule, the trio is expanding in new directio

Arts
Free
11:00
🏟️

University of Victoria Women’s Field Hockey vs Calgary

At Victoria, BC, Lynne “Buzz” Beecroft Field.

Community
UVic
12:00
🎨

Color Alchemy: Indigo Dye

Learn the art of indigo dyeing in this workshop.

Arts
Varies
13:00
🍺

DriftWet

Join us for DriftWet at Driftwood Brewing Company.

Food
Varies
13:00
🌷

Autumn Harvest Pumpkin Planter Workshop at GARDENWORKS Oak Bay

Celebrate fall with a pumpkin planter workshop.

Outdoors
Varies · Oak Bay / Fernwood
13:00
🎈

Be a Kid [VICTORIA]: Visual Storytelling & Drawing!

Join us for a fun visual storytelling and drawing workshop.

Family
Varies
13:00
🌷

FREE Seminar: Mason Bees with Tom Leahy at GARDENWORKS Saanich

Attend a free seminar on Mason Bees.

Outdoors
Free · Saanich
13:00
🏟️

University of Victoria Women’s Soccer vs UBC Okanagan

At Victoria, BC, Centennial Stadium.

Community
UVic
14:00
🩰

Ballet Victoria’s “Ballet Rocks"

Experience the complex fusion of classical ballet and rock music in an emotionally charged program. Ballet Rocks takes you on a journey through time with iconic rock songs, combini

Music
14:00
🎸

Into the Light | VICTORIA | Creative Music & Wellness Workshop

Participate in a creative music and wellness workshop.

Music
Varies
14:00
🎭

Cross-Generational Exchange

Join us for a cross-generational exchange event.

Arts
Varies
14:30
🎻

Adland & Tam - The Lark Ascending

At Farquhar Auditorium (JCC B115). Elgar’s Introduction and Allegro was written in 1905 to showcase the virtuosity of the London Symphony Orchestra’s string players and its wa

Music
UVic
15:00
🎭

Let's Talk Live: Sunday Afternoon Conversation and Connection

Every Sunday from 3-5pm at Heslaa Tea Room, 636 Johnson st, have meaningful conversations and create genuine connections, free of charge. Drop-in, 19+ welcome.  Sunday was made fo

Arts
Free
15:00
🤝

Let's Talk Sunday's @ Heslaa

Join us for a community discussion at Heslaa.

Community
Free
15:00
🌷

FREE Seminar: Putting your Garden to Bed at GARDENWORKS Oak Bay

Learn about how to prepare your garden for winter.

Outdoors
Free · Oak Bay / Fernwood
16:00
🎬

Bon Victoriage: City of Poetry Screening, Fundraiser & Poetry Pedicab Rides

Join us for a poetry screening and fundraiser.

Community
Varies
18:00
🍷

Friends of Macaloneys Whisky Club: No Assholes

Join a whisky tasting club.

Food
Varies
18:30
🛠️

Flow & Frequency

Engage in a unique workshop on flow and frequency.

Community
Varies

Monday, October 5

10 picks
Out & about
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Fall 2026 Regional Spotlight: Indo-Pacific

Spotlighting Indo-Pacific-focused events across campus, September–October 2026. Discover events, talks, and lectures at UVic highlighting the Indo-Pacific region and its diverse hi

Arts
Free · UVic
08:00
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Cowcubs 2026

At Uplands · University of Victoria.

Community
Free · Oak Bay / Fernwood
12:00
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Joint MMI / Math/Stat Bio Seminar - Laurinne Balstad

At Clearihue A-313. UVic watch party - Clearihue A-313 Join Zoom meeting Meeting ID: 699 6049 3994 Passcode: 900153

Community
UVic
12:05
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Weekly Strength Training with Jasper

At Chinatown · KWENCH Coworking & Culture Club.

Community
Varies
17:30
🎭

Song Writers' Circle

At Colwood · Arts and Culture Colwood Society.

Arts
Varies · West Shore
18:00
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Citizens' Assemblies & Democratic Renewal: Public Trust on Contested Policy

At Burnside · Esquimalt Gorge Park & Pavilion.

Outdoors
Free · Esquimalt / Vic West
18:00
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Pie-Making 101

At Saanich · 751 Travino Ln.

Community
Varies · Saanich
19:00
🍽️

Victoria All Candidate Forum on Food Systems

At Fernwood · Fernwood Community Centre.

Food
Free · Oak Bay / Fernwood
19:00
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Young Single Adult - Activity Night

At Hillside · The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Community
Free · Burnside
19:00
🤝

Café Scientifique: How far are we from each other, really?

At The Vicious Poodle, 726 Johnson St.. Join us for this Café Scientifique event and explore the latest in science.

Community
Free · UVic
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