What’s Going On: October 18 to 31, 2017

Arts October 18, 2017

Until Saturday, October 28
Rising to the forefront
Antimatter Festival is a week-long showcase of many forms of artistic talent. The festival will be celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, with numerous events held across Victoria. For an event schedule and more information, check out antimatter.ca.

Until Saturday, October 28
Not the red death!
RED DEATH is a groovy play set to scare your socks off… and keep them on for some funky beats. Wearing disco attire to this play, held at Craigdarroch Castle, is recommended but not mandatory. Tickets are $28; visit launchpadtheatre.com for more details.

Until Wednesday, November 8
Trying to fall in love
The Belfry Theatre is presenting Onegin, a play about attempting to fall in love. In the play, a rich man inherits his uncle’s estate in the country, where he proceeds to win the hearts of many of the local women. For more info, visit belfry.bc.ca; tickets are $20 to $53.

Wednesday, October 18
Sexual violence prevention talk at UVic
Darnell Moore is coming to the UVic Farquhar Auditorium to talk about sexual violence prevention. There will be a panel discussion hosted by Peers Victoria before Moore’s presentation. To find out more information, go to facebook.com/getconsent.

Friday, October 20
Amp it up
Local filmmakers Ian MacKenzie and Nicole Sorochan are premiering their documentary Amplify Her at The Vic Theatre on October 20. The film explores the rise of females in the electronic music scene and looks at bringing back what they call “the feminine” in western culture. Screenings are at 6 pm and 8:30 pm; admission is $15, or $40 for a ticket-and-graphic-novel bundle. For more information, head over to amplifyhertour.com.

Friday, October 20 and Saturday, October 21
Celebrating Baha’i
The Gathering is a two-day performance being held at Glenlyon Norfolk School celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of the founder of the Baha’i faith. Both performances start at 6:30 pm and are free. Go to victoriabahai.org for more info.

Auroch are keeping October spooky by bringing their extreme metal to town (photo by Max Montesi).

Saturday, October 21
Metal is rarely so scary
Looking for some October thrills? Go check out a night of extreme metal with Vancouver death metal trailblazers Auroch, Mexican death metallers Evilheart, Vancouver “feral black death” band Garotting Deep, and local bestial black metal ragers Human Agony. The fun goes down at 9 pm at Logan’s and will cost you your soul… I mean, $10. Check out loganspub.com for more info.

Saturday, October 21
Ghost hunting in Victoria
Join the Haunted Crew of Canada as they record and document paranormal activity around BC. Attendees will be able to receive psychic readings, see a demonstration of ghost hunting gear, and hear some ghostly stories. Tickets go for $20; for info about this spooky event, visit langhamtheatre.ca.

Saturday, October 21
A night of jazz
Poet Michael McClure will be coming to The Roxy Theatre for a reading. McClure is known for working with Jim Morrison, Bob Dylan, and Janis Joplin. His poetry will be accompanied by jazz music. Tickets are between $20 and $25; for additional details visit ekstasiseditions.com.

Tuesday, October 24
Innovative students
Innovate 2017 is being held at Camosun and is going to be bringing a slew of ideas to attendees. This one-day event will be held at Camosun’s Interurban campus from 8 am until 3 pm. Students looking to expand their network can expect to meet people in their industry. For more info visit mfgcln.com.

Saturday, October 28
Haunting the theatre
Langham Court Theatre adds to the list of spooky events this month by hosting two play readings during their The Haunting of Langham Court Theatre event. Following the performances of The Spirit Is Willing and Hecate’s Team there will be a Halloween party; costumes are encouraged, and all ages are welcome. Admission is by donation; visit langhamtheatre.ca for more info.

Saturday, October 28
Riding the high
Victoria-based alt-rock band Fortune Killers will be performing at the Royal BC Museum as part of their tour in support of their debut album Temper Temper. The band was recently featured in Rolling Stone magazine. For more info about the concert, head over to royalbcmuseum.bc.ca.

Monday, October 30 and Tuesday, October 31
Reminding the world
Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre is re-enacting Orson Welles’ 1938 radio broadcast of War of the Worlds at The Roxy Theatre. The broadcast told Americans that Martians were attacking the world; because this was during a time when radio was pretty new, many people believed it. Tickets are between $15 and $30; for show information on this and other performances, visit bluebridgetheatre.ca.