Wednesday, September 26
To the sharks
Australian singer/songwriter Amy Shark is bringing her sounds to Capital Ballroom on September 26. Tickets are $22.50 and more info on this, and other shows, can be found at atomiqueproductions.com.
Wednesday, September 26 to Saturday, October 13
Catch the spirit
The comedy Blithe Spirit is on at Langham Court Theatre in September and October; see langhamtheatre.ca for information on prices and times.
Thursday, September 27
Clashing sounds
Bedouin Soundclash are back with new tunes for Victoria; the band hits Capital Ballroom on September 27. Tickets are $22.50; see atomiqueproductions.com for more info.
Thursday, September 27
Great big fortunes
Alan Doyle of Great Big Sea is hitting Lucky Bar on September 27; Newfoundland duo Fortunate Ones are opening. Tickets are $15; see atomiqueproductions.com for more information.
Friday, September 28
Solidarity for reconciliation
Camosun students and employees are encouraged to wear orange shirts on September 28 as a sign of support for those who attended residential schools, as well as their families, and as a commitment to the principle that every child matters. T-shirts are available for purchase at Camosun’s bookstores.
Friday, September 28
Will there be Wilco?
Indie legend Jeff Tweedy of Wilco is coming to Capital Ballroom for an early show on September 28. Doors are at 6:30; tickets are $42.50. See atomiqueproductions.com.
Saturday, September 29
African celebration
The Victoria African and Caribbean Cultural Society is hosting the Wakanda Fall Gala, an opportunity to celebrate African roots and culture through celebration, food, and fashion. The event takes place at Cedar Hill Recreation Centre from 7:30 pm to 12:30 am (doors open at 7 pm) and is open to everyone. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased at wakandaforever-fashiongala.eventbrite.ca or at the door for an additional fee. More info can be found at africafest.ca/events.
Saturday, September 29
Take me to chuurch
Chuurch are bringing their heavy bass sounds back to town on September 29; NALLA opens up. Tickets are $15 to $25; see thecapitalballroom.com for more information.
Wednesday, October 3
This little carrot went to market
From 2:30 pm to 6 pm on October 3, the Young Building lawn at Camosun’s Lansdowne campus will host the college’s first Farmer’s Market. Local growers and vendors will be on hand to sell their goods and inform students, staff, and the local community about sustainable food sources. No entrance fee; for additional info, visit camosun.ca/events/farmers-market.
Thursday, October 4
Celebrating poetry and art
Artist Robert Bateman and poet laureate Yvonne Blomer are joining forces to present Ravine, Mouse, a Bird’s Beak—Poetry and Paintings of Nature, the Robert Bateman Centre’s newest exhibit. A free celebration of the exhibit, including light refreshments and a reading by Blomer, will take place from 6 pm to 8 pm. Even though the event is free, space is limited, so head to batemancentre.org to reserve a spot.
Thursday, October 4
Take a trip
Mash-up and hip-hop artist Z-Trip is coming to town on October 4. Z-Trip has been around and has the resume to prove it, with collabs with Public Enemy and Bassnectar, among many others, under his belt. Tickets are $29.50; head over to atomiqueproductions.com for more information.
Friday, October 5
Time to celebrate
October 5 is the one-year anniversary show for Dubversified Culture’s Bass Hive project. There will be house, breaks, and tech all night long at the Copper Owl, with Primitive, Submersive Tribe’s Phi-Rex, and Dubversified Culture’s DJ Blackout and Tyler Shock. Tickets are $10; head to copperowl.ca for more information on this and other shows.