Friday, September 11
I wonder what facts they would like disregarded?
Revel in the chaos that Ontario-based grindcore band Fuck the Facts will bring to Victoria on September 11. Our quaint city is just one they will be screaming at during their North American tour for their latest album, Desire Will Rot, which was released on August 25. Attendance to this chaotic experience will require you to be at Logan’s Pub at 9 pm. Tickets are $15 at the door, $10 for early purchases. For more info, see loganspub.com.
Friday, September 11
Ah, the south of France: home to cave paintings?
The Royal BC Museum’s Distinguished Lecture Series features Jean-Michel Geneste’s talk, “Predator and Prey: The Art of Chauvet.” Geneste is the current chief of scientific studies of the Lascaux and Chauvet Caves in southern France, home to one of the world’s most impressive and fragile sites for cave drawings. Event starts at 7 pm; admission is free. For more information, visit royalbcmuseum.bc.ca.
Saturday, September 12
20,0000 leagues under the sea… well, not quite
Stay in your PJs and travel with Ocean Networks Canada crews while they conduct underwater research 300 kilometres off the BC coast and let you watch all the action through a live stream. Find all the info on this and other events over at royalbcmuseum.bc.ca.
Sunday, September 13
Go, grannies, go!
Victoria Grandmothers for Africa will be commencing their three-day cycling tour from Campbell River to Victoria on September 13. Welcome-home celebrations will go down at the legislature grounds from 2:15 to 3:30 pm. The fundraising event assists AIDS-affected African grandmothers. More information on the event can be found at victoriagrandmothersforafrica.ca.
Monday, September 14 to Sunday, September 20
You are beautiful and don’t you forget it
September 14 to 20 is Canada’s first acne-awareness week; for more information visit acneaction.ca.
Tuesday, September 15
There are stars in my eyes
Canadians have had an influence in Hollywood from the get-go, according to Leslie Bland, who will screen his documentary, Gone South: How Canada Invented Hollywood, in the Roger Bishop Theatre at UVic’s Phoenix Building at 6 pm. Should make for an interesting night of stars; more info at uvic.ca.
Thursday, September 17 to Sunday, September 20
So much to see, so little time
There are so many artists to see at this year’s Rifflandia and BreakOut West; among them will be Two Bears North, Yes We Mystic, Towers and Trees, and Leeroy Stagger. Head over to rifflandia.com and breakoutwest.ca for info.
Thursday, September 17
Keepin’ it wild
Greater Victoria’s Green Team will be meeting to highlight the successes of the first year of the regional environmental volunteer group. They have spent the year educating the public on local parks and ecosystems, conservation, and local food production. To attend, go to room 116 in the MacLaurin building at UVic at 7 pm. Non-member drop-in fee is $5; more information can be found at npsg.ca.
Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 26
Gold Rush Film Festival
Filmmaker Eva Wunderman will present Canyon War on September 18 at the Vic Theatre. Her film looks at the Fraser Canyon War of 1858 and its consequences. On September 26, a series of short films will be run that take a look at the gold rush through the eyes of Chinese immigrants, Aboriginals, and women. Entry fee is $10 per person, per night. Head to thevic.ca for info.
Monday, September 21
Do Kraft Hockeyville players like Kraft Dinner?
Kraft Dinner is one of those meals that always sounds amazing while hungry but, after inhaling the meal, sits heavily. Let’s hope players of Kraft Hockeyville don’t overeat before the NHL pre-season game. See them play at The Q Centre arena at the West Shore Parks and Recreation complex on September 21. There will be several Kraft Hockeyville events in and around the North Saanich community and at the Panorama Recreation Centre during the weekend leading up to the main event. For more details go to the Panorama Recreation website at crd.bc.ca/panorama.