Wednesday, November 2; Wednesday, November 9; Wednesday, November 16
Gender Identity: Understanding Trans-identities
Camosun Pride presents an ongoing lecture series on a variety of gender and trans-identity topics. Admission is $5 (or a donation of a new pair of socks, which will be given to AIDS Vancouver Island) and all money raised will go to help launch a youth outreach program. 6 pm in Young 310, Lansdowne. Advance tickets can be purchased from Daphne Crossman at Camosun Pride, Richmond House, Lansdowne campus, Monday through Thursday.
Wednesday, November 2
Less Stress: Mindfulness-based stress reduction
Check out Lynne Mustard’s talk about the biological aspect of stress, how stress is triggered, and how you can get rid of it. That’s the best part. 11:30 am-12:30 pm in Young 219, Lansdowne. Part of Camosun’s Mental Health Awareness Week, as is…
Thursday, November 3
Bipolar Babe
Bipolar Babe is a stigma-fighting superhero. Bipolar Babe is also an insightful look into one person’s unique experiences of mental illness through a live presentation. It takes place from 12–1 pm in Young 310, Lansdowne. Go to bipolarbabe.com for more information.
Thursday, November 10
IconoCraft Christmas DIY Craft Fair
Victoria’s new DIY craft fair is back, and just in time for the Christmas season. This crafty event will include DIY needle felting, Christmas card embossing, and even learning how to make a wooden gnome. The IconoCraft Christmas DIY Craft Fair will take place at the Victoria Event Centre (1415 Broad) from 5–11 pm. It’s $10 to get in and the event will feature a cash bar. Did we mention DIY yet? Now check out iconocraft.com for more info.
Saturday, November 12
Quote-along Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
The Vic Theatre will become a glass cage of emotion as the Victoria Film Festival presents their third quote-along film of the fall, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. Prizes will be awarded to those who most effectively embody Anchorman attire. The bar will be serving beverages that want to go down, down into your belly. Tickets are $10 at the door; 19 and over only, please. Baxter may or may not make an appearance.