March 26–April 2
COMMUNITY
EASTER LUNCH
The Cook Street Village Activity Centre will be hosting a three-course Easter lunch accompanied by the musical talents of Goward House Singers. Lunch consists of salad and mixed veggies, ham with honey glaze, scalloped potatoes, and chocolate cake for dessert. Bring your family and friends and take the pressure of cooking off this holiday.
March 27, 12:30 p.m.
Cook Street Village Activity Centre, 380 Cook St.
Admission: $12 for members, $15 for non-members
For more information check out cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com
RECLAIMING THE FORESTS ON HAIDA GWAII BOOK LAUNCH AND PANEL
Come to UVic for a book launch and panel discussing the long-term conflict over Haida Gwaii’s ancient forests. Islands’ Spirit Rising: Reclaiming the Forests on Haida Gwaii focuses on Haida’s early resistance to modern contexts of legal battles. Haida Gwaii is culturally and ecologically unique, has the largest subspecies of black bears, and is said to have been inhabited as early as 13 000 years ago. Panelists note these and many other important concerns Haida Gwaii is dealing with today. The panel will be followed by a book viewing and signing.
March 30, 7–9 p.m.
First Peoples House, UVic, 3800 Finnerty Rd.
Admission: Free
For more information visit events.uvic.ca
BEEROLOGY 101 AT UVIC
Celebrate the last week of classes with beer tasting from eight local, craft breweries at the SUB. Hear live sets from DJs AWood X LeahBabe and Manitoulin, while sampling and socializing. Additionally, Thirsty Writer Joe Weibe will be at the event selling and signing books for $20.
April 1, 2–6 p.m.
Vertigo in the Student Union Building (SUB), UVic, 3800 Finnerty Rd.
Admission: $5 entry, $1.50 per drink ticket
Tickets available at the SUB info booth and for more information visit uvss.ca
RANKE N’ ROLL GRAD FUNDRAISER
The UVic Graduate History Student Union (GHSU) and Graduate History Review (GHR) are hosting a fundraiser to sustain the GHSU and GHR for future students. Head to Copper Owl and preview the latest edition of The Graduate History Review journal. SADIE AND THE CITATIONS will be playing a live set, along with live performances by Bradley and Sabina Trimble.
April 2, 8 p.m.
Copper Owl, 1900 Douglas St.
Admission: $10
For more information visit the Facebook page, Ranke and Roll: A GHSU and GHR Fundraiser
MUSIC
SWEET PLOT, THE NEW SOULS, AND SEX WEATHER LIVE AT LOGAN’S
California-based band Sweet Plot is driving up the coast to rock out for Victoria with local bands The New Souls and Sex Weather. Sweet Plot’s sound is described as rock n’ roll, funk, and soul, creating a bold music blend inspired by San Francisco. All dancers and wallflowers welcome. By the end of the night, that bad medicine will be coursing through your veins.
March 28, 9 p.m.
Logan’s Pub, 1821 Cook St.
Admission: $8
Tickets available at the door
ANIMAL PRODUCTIONS PRESENT: VIET CONG
Spend your Sunday with Calgary based post-punk band Viet Cong, accompanied by Freak Heat Waves and Fountain. Viet Cong is composed of four members (two of whom were previously in rock band Women) and touring throughout North America and Europe to promote their latest self-titled album. Spend your Sunday evening listening to tunes and supporting local organization CFUV 101.9 FM.
March 29, 7 p.m.
Upstairs Cabaret
Admission: $10 in advance, $12 at the door
Tickets available at Lyle’s, Ditch, & Cavity
