Thursday, November 6 and Friday, November 7
One Buck 65 show down, one to go
Canadian alternative hip-hop artist Buck 65 will be performing at Lucky Bar for two epic nights of music after stops in the UK on his current tour. Friday night is sold out, but tickets are still available for the Thursday show. Both nights will feature support act Sc Mira, an alternative country, indie-pop, and folk band from Winnipeg, Manitoba. If you order a pair of tickets for the show online at ticketweb.ca/atomique you will receive a free digital copy of Buck 65’s new album, Neverlove. Tickets are also available in person from Lyle’s Place and Ditch Records for $24.
Monday, November 10 and Thursday, November 13
Get vaccinated
Flu season is expected to come early this year, so from 10 am until 2 pm there will be a free flu-shot clinic at Interurban Campus in Campus Center 111. Flu shots will only be administered free of charge to those who show a Care Card.
Wednesday, November 12
Canadian rockers
The Sam Roberts Band is bringing their Lo-Fantasy Tour to the 100.3 the Q Centre stage in Colwood for an all-ages show, also featuring Vancouver rock band Pigeon Park. Tickets range in price from $29.50 to $54.50 and are available at selectyourticket.com or in person at the Save-on-Foods Memorial Center and Juan de Fuca Recreation Center in View Royal.
Thursday, November 13
Film fest
The Wild and Scenic Film Festival is a benefit fundraiser for the Georgia Strait Alliance, which aims to protect and restore the marine environment. The festival will feature award-winning films, speakers, refreshments, and a raffle. The event will be held at St. Ann’s Academy from 7–9:30 pm. Tickets are $20 in advance at eventbrite.ca or $25 at the door.
Friday, November 14 and Saturday, November 15
Free Chargers basketball games
The Camosun women’s basketball team will be playing the Capilano University Blues on Friday at 6 pm, with the men’s teams playing immediately following at 8 pm. On Saturday, the Camosun women’s team will be playing the Quest University Kermodes at 1 pm, with the men’s teams playing afterwards at 3 pm. All games will be held at the Pacific Institute for Sports Excellence at 4371 Interurban Rd; admission is free if a student card is shown.
Saturday, November 15
Heavy rock and chainsaws
The six-piece heavy rock band White Cowbell Oklahoma has returned from Europe to celebrate their 15th anniversary together in their home country of Canada. The band, known for their theatrical performances (often featuring power tools), are certainly as out there as they are talented. WCO is touring across Canada starting on the West Coast with Big John Bates and Paceshifters, and joining the band in Victoria is the Vancouver-based group Devil in the Wood Shack, with their western, gypsy, punk, and blues sound. Doors are at 9 pm for this heavy-rocking show, which will go down at the always-classy V Lounge, located just above The Fox. Tickets are available at Lyle’s Place, Ditch Records, and the BC Smoke Shop in Quadra Village for $17.50.
Saturday, November 15 and Saturday, November 29
Island Sketchers meet-up
Inspired by Vancouver’s Urban Sketchers group, and founded back in 2013, Island Sketching is a group for artists of all ages who meet up and sketch biweekly for two hours on Saturday mornings. Island Sketching is run by Bryan and Cheryl Hebb and meets at a variety of locations around Victoria, including beaches, parks, cafés, museums, and pubs. Guests can join for three visits with a suggested meet-up fee of $1, and afterwards will be asked to become an official member. Members will receive a 10 percent discount from art supply shops Island Blue and Art World. On November 15, the group will meet at Pluto’s Diner at 1150 Cook St at 9 am. The November 29 location will be announced closer to the date at meetup.com/islandsketching.
Saturday, November 15
In remembrance
Award-winning documentary The Courageous Heart of Irene Sender, about a woman who saved the lives of 2,500 Jewish children and was arrested by Nazis for doing so, will be presented by the Canadian Hadassah-WIZO at the Jewish Community Centre at 3636 Shelbourne Street at 7 pm. There is no cost for the presentation, but donations are welcomed.
Saturday, November 15
An evening of laughter
The Canadian Just for Laughs Comedy Tour promises to bring chuckles to the West Coast during their cross-Canada tour. Headliners for the Victoria show at the McPherson Playhouse include Demetri Martin, Jon Dore, Levi McDougall, and Todd Glass. Show times are 7 and 9:30 pm and tickets, starting at $53, are available online at rmts.bc.ca or at the Royal McPherson box office by calling 250- 386–6121.
Wednesday, November 19
Drum and bass
Belgian drum and bass DJ Netsky is bringing a full live band and a visual show to Sugar Nightclub on his Stay up with Me tour, where London DJ Kove will accompany him. Tickets are $20 in advance online at ticketweb.ca and can also be picked up at Lyle’s Place and Discovery Coffee in James Bay.
Friday, November 21 and Saturday, November 22
Free Chargers volleyball games
Head out to the Pacific Institute for Sports Excellence at 4371 Interurban Rd for four Camosun volleyball games against the Capilano University Blues. On Friday, the women’s teams will play each other first at 6 pm, followed by the men’s teams at 8 pm. On Saturday, the women’s teams will play at 1 pm, with the men playing at 3 pm. There is no admission charge when a student card is presented, so come out and support your college volleyball teams.
Wednesday, November 26
True north rock
Canadian rockers The Trews have joined up with The Glorious Sons to bring fist pumps, head bangs, and overall rock to the west coast, and are booked to play Victoria at Sugar Nightclub. The Glorious Sons from Kingston, Ontario are promoting their debut album, The Union. Doors open at 8 pm and tickets are available at Lyle’s Place and Ditch Records for $26.50.