Monday, January 7 and Wednesday, January 9
A frosty welcome
The Camosun College Student Society is hosting CamFrost, a welcome-back event for students (think CamFest with a winter twist). CamFrost will take place at the Interurban campus on January 7 and Lansdowne on January 9; the festivities go down from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm on both days. Visit camosunstudent.org for info.
Friday, January 11
Beats from Vancouver to Mexico
Come check out a night of techno and house at the Copper Owl with Vancouver’s Kasey Riot and Mexico’s Black Kapp. Tickets are $18 at the door, but $15 if you grab one early; see copperowl.ca for more info.
Friday, January 11
and Saturday, January 12
Performances that heal
City of Victoria Indigenous artist in residence Lindsay Delaronde is using a variety of performing-arts mediums to create Supernova: Performances that Heal, an Indigenous showcase. Delaronde, along with an all-Indigenous cast, will combine traditional and contemporary storytelling to explore the world through Indigenous eyes. The event is $30 and takes place at The Belfry Theatre; see belfry.bc.ca for info.
Saturday, January 12
Snowed in in Victoria?
One of the biggest Canadian comedy shows, The Snowed In Comedy Tour, is coming to the Royal Theatre. Comedians Dan Quinn, Paul Myrehaug, Pete Zedlacher, and Debra DiGiovanni will be bringing the funnies; the show starts at 8 pm, with tickets starting at $45. Info and tickets can be found at rmts.bc.ca.
Sunday, January 13 until Tuesday, February 26
Learning to read
Open Space is hosting Vancouver-based artist Chantal Gibson’s How She Read: Confronting the Romance of Empire, an exhibition with a heavy emphasis on text. There will be a free opening reception from 3 to 5 pm on Sunday, January 13. Visit openspace.ca for additional info, and see our full story next issue.
Wednesday, January 16
Fight bullying and mental-health stigma
Spoken word poet Shane Koyczan will be at UVic’s Farquhar Auditorium for a performance and Q&A at 5 pm on Wednesday, January 16. This performance is part of UVic’s Mental Health Awareness Week; it’s free and open to all, but tickets—which you can get at tickets.uvic.ca—are still required.
Thursday, January 17
It takes two… sometimes it just takes one
Come get sad at the Copper Owl with three local acts: indie/shoegaze solo artist Groceries, chill-rock duo Looelle, and indie folk solo artist Wired to the Sky. $10 for this night of talent, which starts at 8 pm; see copperowl.ca for more info.
Saturday, January 19
Concert with a cause
Local singer-songwriter Vince Vaccaro is performing a concert to raise funds for vet care for his beloved pup Alaska, who is having health issues. Concert for Alaska will be a night of acoustic music featuring Vaccaro and guests. The show begins at 7:30 pm at Fort Tectoria (777 Fort Street). Tickets are $22 and can be purchased at vincevaccaro.com.
Saturday, January 19
What a drag!
Local drag artists from Victoria and Vancouver are coming together with drag stars Vanessa Vanjie Mateo and Farrah Moan for It’s Just Drag at The McPherson Playhouse. This all-ages show starts at 9 pm; tickets start at $53 and can be purchased at rmts.bc.ca, where you can also find information about other upcoming events at the Royal Theatre and McPherson Playhouse.