Friday afternoons
Magic in the Young building
Camosun’s Magic: The Gathering Club is a place where club members (and newcomers) can test their skills and duel their decks. The club will be handing out Magic starter decks to new members and everyone is welcome. The club takes place every Friday from 1 to 4 pm in room 220 of the Young building at the Lansdowne campus.
Thursday, January 22
UVic students host third annual Frost Fest
The third annual Frost Fest is back in town and will be happening at the Sticky Wicket, Clubhouse, and Distrikt Nightclub. Frost Fest is a music festival hosted by UVic students, with headliners such as Mat the Alien, Bear Mountain, and the Gay Nineties. Tickets are available at the UVSS info booth and are $20 for UVic students and $25 for the public. The show starts at 8 pm. Contact events@uvss.ca for more info.
Saturday, January 24
Beat-boxing monkey unicorn!
For those who have always wanted to see a robot monkey crossed with a beat-boxing unicorn, it can be witnessed live at Lucky Bar. The Fungineers are self-proclaimed musical weirdoes who are dedicated to making life more fun through their music, clothing, toys, and videos. You can grab tickets at Lyle’s Place and online at ticketzone.com/innergrove. Doors open at 8 pm.
Saturday, January 24
Calling all Garden City Wanderers
Get your exercise on with the 5/10 km walk, starting at Harbour Towers (345 Quebec Street) and organized by Garden City Wanderers. Registration is at 9:30 am and the walk starts at 10. Contact Randy for more info at 250-590-7175.
Sunday, January 25
No excuse for being lazy
If you missed the walk on January 24, there’s another one happening at Oak Bay Recreation Centre. Registration is 9:30 am and the walk is again at 10. Contact Cheryl at 250-385-8990 for more information.
Sunday, January 25
Superheroes: Your chance to shine!
Being a superhero is finally paying off: there’s an interactive event at the Royal BC Museum called Wonder Sunday: Superheroes Unite! that gives people the chance to participate in a learning-based event and explore the Natural and Human History galleries while doing his/her part to save the world. The event runs from 1–3 pm.
Tuesday, January 27 to Sunday, March 1
Worth the bill of this double bill
Two one-act plays will be happening on one night at the Belfry Theatre. The two plays will be The Best Brothers and How to Disappear Completely. The Best Brothers is about a mother who suddenly dies at Toronto’s Gay Days Parade, leaving her sons to deal with her assets. How to Disappear Completely is a tribute to the late mother of lighting-designer-turned-actor Itai Erdal. Tickets are $23 and show times vary. Visit belfry.bc.ca for more info.
Wednesday, January 28
Germans unite!
Victoria loves Germany! This night will include two hours of German music with the Edelweiss Harmony Choir, featured by the Greater Victoria Band at Victoria Edelweiss Club (108 Niagara Street). Admission is a $15 suggested donation and will go toward the Edelweiss Club’s youth-music scholarship fund. Go to gvcb.ca for more info.
Thursday, January 29
South of heaven
The Amnesty International Film Series presents a screening of Pray the Devil Back to Hell, a film about how women in West Africa made the elections of the first woman president there possible. 7 pm in Young 227 at Camosun’s Lansdowne campus; there will also be a discussion, as well as refreshments. Admission by donation. Head over to praythedevilbacktohell.com for more information on the movie.
Thursday, January 29 and Wednesday, February 4
Cultural Showcase seeking performances
Camosun is having its eighth annual Cultural Showcase on Friday, March 20 at the Alix Goolden Performance Hall. Camosun is seeking performances that present cultural diversity in the Camosun community. Auditions will be from 5 to 7 pm on January 29 and February 4 in room 216 of the Young Building at Lansdowne. Contact trinhv@camosun.ca for info.
Friday, January 30 through to Thursday, February 5
A week of your favourite movie mayhem
Film lovers can all gather for an exciting replay of big-screen classics at the sixth annual Great Digital Film Festival, taking place at SilverCity Victoria. The lineup includes the X-Men franchise, Darkman, Dick Tracy, Blade Runner, Kill Bill, and way more. Film enthusiasts can join the conversation on Twitter by tweeting @RichardCrouse using #GDFF2015. Tickets are $6.99; for more info on show times visit cineplex.com/digitalfilmfest.
Friday, January 30
Violist tribute silent auction and concert
Eight Victoria violists are coming together at the James Bay United Church to play in memory of Ingrid Buschmann, a long-time member of the viola section who passed away in October 2013. There will be a silent auction and a fundraising concert with proceeds going to Victoria Hospice’s Patient Comfort Fund. Tickets are $25; call 250-519-1744 or email stuart.arnold@viha.ca. The event starts at 7 pm.