{"id":11655,"date":"2016-02-03T06:10:38","date_gmt":"2016-02-03T14:10:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/?p=11655"},"modified":"2016-02-02T10:15:57","modified_gmt":"2016-02-02T18:15:57","slug":"whats-going-on-february-3-to-16-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/2016\/02\/03\/whats-going-on-february-3-to-16-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s Going On<\/em>: February 3 to 16, 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wednesday, February 3
\nRally against student debt
\n<\/i>Join students protesting against student debt at the legislature. Things get started at 11:30 am at Centennial Square; at 12 pm the rally starts at the BC legislature. The rally is being held by the Camosun College Student Society and the University of Victoria Students\u2019 Society; see uvss.ca\/educationisaright<\/a> for more info.<\/p>\n

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Old Man Luedecke is coming to town to play two shows (photo provided).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Thursday, February 4
\nThis old man, he played two
\n<\/i>Old Man Luedecke is coming to town to play not one but two shows at the Northern Quarter, located at 1724 Douglas Street. The Nova Scotia banjo player will be performing at an early dinner show at 7:30 pm, followed by a regular show at 10 pm. Visit northernquarter.ca<\/a> for info.<\/p>\n

Friday, February 5 until Thursday, February 11
\nClassic pop-culture flicks return
\n<\/i>Cineplex will be hosting its seventh annual celebration of pop-culture films this February. In this Canada-wide film festival, the company will be showing a week of sci-fi, fantasy, and cult fan hits in theaters. The reduced price of $6.99 per film is pretty enticing, especially with a line-up of classic movies such as Labyrinth<\/i>, Inception<\/i>, Ghostbusters<\/i>, Mad Max: The Road Warrior<\/i>, The Thing<\/i>, <\/i>and The Dark Crystal<\/i>. Visit cineplex.com\/digitalfilmfest<\/a> to see the complete list of movies and times or to purchase tickets.<\/p>\n

Saturday, February 6
\nEvery evergreen is green!
\n<\/i>Ever wonder why Victoria is just so green? Find out with a free guided walk in Francis King Regional Park. A Capital Regional District guide will divulge the secrets of the evergreen from 1 to 2:30 pm, and all you need is to be eight or older to attend. If you\u2019re interested in joining the walk, head over to the Nature Centre at the park, just off Munn Road. For more information visit crd.bc.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sunday, February 7
\nDevonian exploration
\n<\/i>No, unfortunately, this doesn\u2019t involve time travel. Instead, it is a wonderful guided walk through the stunning Devonian Regional Park in Metchosin. The walk will take place from 1 to 2:30 pm, and those participating need to be over six years old. The meeting point is at the information kiosk in the parking lot off William Head Road. More information can be found at crd.bc.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Thursday, February 11
\nHiking the potholes of Sooke
\n<\/i>And by that I mean the Sooke Potholes Regional Park, of course! This free, guided, adult hike will give potential hikers a chance to explore this wonderful park and really challenge the guide\u2019s knowledge of the local flora, fauna, and history. Pack a lunch and wear your sturdiest hiking shoes (and don\u2019t forget that water bottle). Call 250-478-3344 by February 9 to pre-register. More info at crd.bc.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Thursday, February 11
\nGathering to end violence toward women
\n<\/i>The Moose Hide Campaign\u2019s annual gathering to end violence toward both aboriginal and non-aboriginal women and children is taking place at 9 am at the Victoria Conference Centre, located at 720 Douglas Street. Men can participate by taking part in the one-day fast in honour of women and children living in violence. For more details, head over to moosehidecampaign.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Saturday, February 13
\nElectrified cat\u2019s tail\u2026
\n<\/i>\u2026is in fact the name of a very common moss found in this area. To find out more about the plush mosses so readily spotted around here, check out this guided adult walk through Francis\/King Regional Park. The fee is $7 and the walk will run from 10 am until 12 pm. Space is limited and pre-registration is required; call 250-578-3344 to sign up. For more information, visit crd.bc.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Saturday, February 13
\nMarket Mardi Gras
\n<\/i>The Victoria Public Market at the Hudson is hosting a Mardi Gras night, with live bands and carnival performers. $45 advance tickets are available through Roast and Lyle\u2019s Place or online at ticketfly.com. The event is for those over 19 only; doors are at 7 pm. For more information visit the Victoria Public Market at the Hudson\u2019s Facebook page.<\/p>\n

Sunday, February 14
\nHorth Hill hike
\n<\/i>Just at the tip of the Saanich Peninsula lies the beautiful Horth Hill Regional Park; come explore it on this guided walk. The journey is tailored to those eight years of age and older and will require a sturdy pair of hiking shoes. If you\u2019re interested in attending this walk, meet at the information kiosk in the parking lot just off Tatlow Road. Visit crd.bc.ca<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, February 16
\nJ and J get lucky
\n<\/i>Canadian singer-songwriters Jenn Grant and Joshua Hyslop will be bringing their tunes to Lucky Bar on February 16. Tickets are $12.50 and doors are at 8 pm. Tickets are available through Lyle\u2019s Place and ticketfly.com. For more info on the show visit luckybar.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, February 17
\nBlues, folk, and soul
\n<\/i>New Brunswick\u2019s Matt Anderson is bringing his powerful voice and his diverse musical talents to Victoria with a performance at the University Centre Farquhar Auditorium at the University of Victoria. Ticket prices range from $23 to $39; the show starts at 7:30 pm. Buy tickets online at tickets.uvic.ca<\/a> or call the box office at 250-721-8480.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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