Until Saturday, October 26
See what really matters
If seeing super-current art and film is something that tickles your fancy, or you feel like you just really need some creative inspiration, Antimatter 2019 is a great way to spend some time this October. Checking out the media art and installations is free, and the films are pay-what-you-can—you gotta love that. The locations for all these shows vary, but you can find all the info at antimatter.ca.
Wednesday, October 23
Tongues on fire in Tongues of Fire
Let go of your social hangups and get real—with a good poetry slam. Sometimes getting out there to either listen to or partake in some spoken word is just what the doctor ordered. This is one of those “only have to pay for your coffee” events, so perfect for us broke bitches, blokes, and non-binaries. The slam starts at 7 pm at Caffe Fantastico, 965 Kings Road. See caffefantastico.com for more information.
Saturday, October 26
Walking deadheads
It’s that time again: time to get out and show your deadliest dead impression! It’s the Victoria Zombie Walk 2019, where you get dressed up like the dead, head downtown and meet at Centennial Square at 3 pm, and walk with the rest of the drooling, screaming, howling, and oozing zombies all around downtown Victoria until 5:30, which I guess is when zombies go to bed. No crossbows or weapons of any kind allowed, just pure, walking-dead fun. For more info, search Victoria Zombie Walk 2019 on Facebook.
Saturday, October 26
Feeling grungy
For all of those mature students out there who are missing your decade of debauchery, the Capital Ballroom is throwing a No Doubt ’90s throwback tribute night, where you can come and relish in apathy and good ska—yeah, baby. Tickets range from $22 for the early bird deal to $27 if you wait until the last possible minute; see thecapitalballroom.com for more info on this and other concerts.
Sunday, October 27
Shake your jiggly bits
If you haven’t gone to a burlesque show, then your life is an empty and meaningless void. However, you can remedy this sad situation at The Showdown Halloween Burlesque Spectacular, where 10 of Victoria’s freaky and fabulous dancers will be performing, oozing with their very best gore, sex, and terror moves. This night promises, at the very least, to burn a hole in your sex memories forever; you can decide if that’s good or bad. It all goes down at the Victoria Event Centre at 8 pm. Tickets are $15; find ComedyShowdown on Facebook for more information.
Sunday, October 27
A wicked day for kids
This one is for those Camosun students who have children. The fifth annual Wicked Victoria and Boo Boulevard is a great way to walk around, show off your kid in their cute and spooky costume in a Monster Mash Parade, do some cheap shopping, and listen to some live entertainment. It will be a wicked and magical time for all; there’s even a bouncy castle. The fun starts at 12 pm on Government Street between Humboldt and Yates. See gvfs.ca for more details.
Thursday, October 31
Classically scared
If you feel like you haven’t seen a really good horror movie in ages, and if you truly appreciate a blood-curdling scream fest, the classic Alfred Hitchcock flick The Birds is a great way to get back to your horror roots. Cinecenta is having a special Halloween screening at 7:30 pm; tickets are $10. See cinecenta.com for more information.