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SUMMARY:CHAPPELL ROAN TRIBUTE NIGHT
DESCRIPTION:UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS \nCHAPPELL ROAN TRIBUTE NIGHT \nFEATURING HOT 2 GO \n\n  \nDate: Saturday\, October 25th\, 2025 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 7PM \nShow Wrap-Up: 10PM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: Join us with local band Hot 2 Go for a night of all your favourite Chappell covers with a LIVE full band! \nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/chappell-roan-tribute/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:FEATURE EVENT,SPECIAL EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251024T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113809
CREATED:20250625T180049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T180049Z
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SUMMARY:PISSED JEANS
DESCRIPTION:MODO-LIVE X I AM THE EGGPLANT X HEARTACHE NO. 2 PRESENT \nPISSED JEANS \nFEATURING WAIT/LESS \n  \n\nDate: Friday\, October 24th\, 2025 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 7PM \nShow Wrap-Up: 10PM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: MODO-LIVE\, I am the Eggplant\, and Heartache No. 2 present Pissed Jeans with Wait/Less. \n\n\nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/pissed-jeans/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251018T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251018T223000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113809
CREATED:20250916T163359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T163359Z
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SUMMARY:SURF HAT
DESCRIPTION:UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS \nSURF HAT \nSEEING COLOURS TOUR \nWITH SPECIAL GUESTS BLUSH \n  \n\nDate: Saturday\, October 18th\, 2025 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 7PM \nShow Wrap-Up: 10:30PM \n\n  \n\n19+ \n  \nOutline: Surf Hat are a psych-surf group from Squamish\, BC\, Canada. Their debut record “Surf Hat” has gathered hundreds of thousands of streams and they have established a rapidly growing fan-base across North America. The classic 4 piece lineup delivers the verby\, jangly surf-rock guitar style of modern bands mixed with the sweetly harmonized vocals of beloved classics. Picture Allah-lahs meeting The Ventures or The Beatles. Surf Hat are looking to take their signature sound on the road for the next million years or so. Surf Hat released their sophomore album “Surf Hat Ranch” in March 2024. \n\n\nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/surf-hat-2/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251017T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251018T020000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113809
CREATED:20250731T181131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251011T201644Z
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SUMMARY:CRISTOPH
DESCRIPTION:BLUEPRINT EVENTS PRESENTS \nCRISTOPH \nFEATURING KIMBZ & BASTIAN GARCIA \n  \n\nDate: Friday\, October 17th\, 2025 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 10PM \nClose: 2AM \n\n  \n\n19+ \n  \nOutline: We are excited to announce that on Friday\, October 17th\, Cristoph will be taking the stage at Upstairs! \n\n\nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/cristoph/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:FEATURE EVENT,SPECIAL EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251004T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251004T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113809
CREATED:20250902T212548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T212548Z
UID:10001946-1759604400-1759615200@upstairs.ca
SUMMARY:FRASE WITH KAYA KO
DESCRIPTION:UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS \nFRASE \nWITH KAYA KO \n  \n\nDate: Saturday\, October 4th\, 2025 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 7PM \nShow Wrap-Up: 10PM \n\n  \n\n19+ \n  \nOutline: Join us in October as Frase brings his LIVE multi-instrumental performance to Upstairs with support from Kayo Ko. \n\n\nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/frase-kaya-ko/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251003T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251003T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113809
CREATED:20250818T173630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T151816Z
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SUMMARY:MORGAN WADE
DESCRIPTION:LIVE NATION PRESENTS \nMORGAN WADE \nCROSSING PROVINCE LINES \n  \n\nDate: Friday\, October 3rd\, 2025 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 7PM \nShow Wrap-Up: 10PM \n\n  \n\n19+ \n  \nOutline: We are excited to announce that Morgan Wade will be taking the stage at Upstairs as a part of her Crossing Province Lines Tour. There is an overall 4 ticket limit for this event. \n\n\nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/morgan-wade/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:FEATURE EVENT,SPECIAL EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250927T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250927T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113809
CREATED:20250813T184510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T233908Z
UID:10001942-1758999600-1759010400@upstairs.ca
SUMMARY:DIDN'T CHA KNOW?
DESCRIPTION:UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT AND THE ZONE PRESENT \nDIDN’T CHA KNOW? \nERYKAH BADU TRIBUTE NIGHT \nWITH SUPPORT FROM GREG BONBON \n\n  \nDate: Saturday\, September 27thth\, 2025 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 7PM \nShow Wrap-Up: 10PM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: Join us September 27th with lead vocalist JAXXEE and her band\, for a special night of all your favourite classics by the “Queen of Neo-Soul”. \nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/didnt-cha-know/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250925T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250926T010000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113809
CREATED:20250620T200138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T173900Z
UID:10001931-1758834000-1758848400@upstairs.ca
SUMMARY:PHANTOMS
DESCRIPTION:UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS \nPHANTOMS \n  \n\nDate: Thursday\, September 25th\, 2025 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 9PM \nShow Wrap-Up: 1AM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: Composed of Kyle Kaplan and Vinnie Pergola\, Phantoms have established themselves as a formidable force in electronic music. Since launching in 2016 with their ‘Broken Halo’ EP\, the duo has achieved remarkable success\, including their self-titled debut album featuring the chart-topping “Just A Feeling” (ft. Verite)\, which claimed the #1 spot on US Dance Radio for 4 consecutive weeks and broke SiriusXM/BPM’s Top 20 countdown record. \nTheir 2019 ‘Disconnect’ EP featured dance chart-topping single “Say It” and gained worldwide DJ support from Pete Tong\, Diplo\, Duke Dumont\, Jai Wolf\, and Martin Garrix. Following their 2022 album ‘This Can’t Be Everything’ on ODESZA’s Foreign Family. \nCollective\, the duo has continued to evolve their distinctive style that blurs the lines between house and Indie-dance\, incorporating unique synth and drum patterns that have become synonymous with their brand of alternative electronica. \nNow leading Speed Dial Records\, they’re championing the next wave of independent electronic music. With a packed slate of 2025 releases\, Phantoms are poised to solidify their status at the forefront of the indie-dance movement. \n\n\nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/phantoms/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:FEATURE EVENT,SPECIAL EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250907T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250907T233000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113809
CREATED:20250724T221006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T230942Z
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SUMMARY:BLACK PONTIAC
DESCRIPTION:UVIC SURF CLUB PRESENTS \nBLACK PONTIAC \nWITH SUPPORT FROM SUNFISH\, KING BOB & SILVERWARE \n  \n\nDate: Sunday\, September 7th\, 2025 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 7PM \nShow Wrap-Up: 11:30PM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: Dive headfirst into the new school year with a night of electrifying live music! Black Pontiac is teaming up with the UVic Surf Club for the grand finale of their North American tour: An ultimate back-to-school blowout at Upstairs. \nCatch high-energy sets from Sunfish\, King Bob\, Silverware\, and headliners Black Pontiac\, all bringing the heat to Victoria’s favourite downtown stage. \nPrize for the best costume! Surf Club Members get 15% off! \nSee you soon. \n\n\nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/black-pontiac/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250828T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250829T010000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113809
CREATED:20250805T195226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T230916Z
UID:10001940-1756414800-1756429200@upstairs.ca
SUMMARY:DEMAYÄ
DESCRIPTION:UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS \nDEMAYÄ \n\n  \nDate: Thursday\, August 28th\, 2025 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 9PM \nClose: 1AM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: \nDemayä is a ground breaking DJ-Producer who’s aiming at defying genres and pushing all boundaries of sonic possibilities. His fearless approach helped him to quickly gain recognition from the electronic scene. Tracks such as Desperado » released on Blondish’s Abracadabra\, Lotus » coproduced with his life long friend Moojo or\, Now That We Found love » are the embodiment of his afro and latin influences and a perfect blend of organic drums\, percussion\, ethnic beats and solid Berlin style grooves. He’s traveling the world non stop to share his vison and music. His latest track « You Are » has been praised by his peers\, from Black Coffee\, Rampa\, Awen and Laolu to Diplo\, DJ Koze and Pete Tong who have been hammering it since release day. Demayä is on the rise: 250k monthly listeners strong on Spotify only\, a remix of Martin Solveig’s Linda and lots of new projects will help him reach new heights. \nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/demaya/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:FEATURE EVENT,SPECIAL EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250822T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250823T020000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113809
CREATED:20250805T194735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T194735Z
UID:10001939-1755900000-1755914400@upstairs.ca
SUMMARY:ROSEDRIIVE
DESCRIPTION:UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS \nROSEDRIIVE \n\n  \nDate: Friday\, August 22nd\, 2025 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 10PM \nClose: 2AM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: Our local showcases continue into the summer with another Victoria favorite! Rosedriive will be taking the stage to bring you an unforgettable night. \nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/rosedriive/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250808T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250809T020000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113809
CREATED:20250805T194402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T194402Z
UID:10001938-1754690400-1754704800@upstairs.ca
SUMMARY:GUEST WHO
DESCRIPTION:UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS \nGUEST WHO \nWITH KIMBZ \n\n  \nDate: Friday\, August 8th\, 2025 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 10PM \nClose: 2AM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: Our local showcases continue into the summer with another Victoria favorite! Guest Who will be taking the stage with KIMBZ to bring you an unforgettable night. \nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/guest-who-kimbz/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250712T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250712T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113809
CREATED:20250703T195143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T195143Z
UID:10001934-1752346800-1752357600@upstairs.ca
SUMMARY:HARPO'S 50TH BIRTHDAY | BLACK MOUNTAIN SATURDAY SHOW
DESCRIPTION:UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS \nHARPO’S 50TH BIRTHDAY PARTY | BLACK MOUNTAIN SATURDAY SHOW \nWITH DJ MIKE DEVLIN \n  \n\nDate: Saturday\, July 12th\, 2025 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 6:30PM \nShow Wrap-Up: 10PM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: Black Mountain will be returning to Victoria for a double feature this July\, performing on July 11th and 12th. On the Friday they will be performing with special guests Heavy Trip. On Saturday they will be taking the stage with DJ Mike Devlin to celebrate the birthday of Harpo’s\, a legendary live music venue that used to exist in the space now occupied by Upstairs. \n\n\nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/black-mountain-saturday-show/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250711T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250711T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113809
CREATED:20250703T194941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T195206Z
UID:10001933-1752260400-1752271200@upstairs.ca
SUMMARY:BLACK MOUNTAIN FRIDAY SHOW
DESCRIPTION:UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS \nBLACK MOUNTAIN FRIDAY SHOW \nWITH SPECIAL GUESTS HEAVY TRIP \n  \n\nDate: Friday\, July 11th\, 2025 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 6:30PM \nShow Wrap-Up: 10PM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: Black Mountain will be returning to Victoria for a double feature this July\, performing on July 11th and 12th. On the Friday they will be performing with special guests Heavy Trip. On Saturday they will be taking the stage with DJ Mike Devlin to celebrate the birthday of Harpo’s\, a legendary live music venue that used to exist in the space now occupied by Upstairs. \n\n\nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/black-mountain-friday/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250704T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250704T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113809
CREATED:20250312T201612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T173518Z
UID:10001922-1751655600-1751666400@upstairs.ca
SUMMARY:EKKSTACY
DESCRIPTION:BLUEPRINT EVENTS PRESENTS \nEKKSTACY \nTHE FOREVER TOUR \nFEATURING PASSION MANGO \n\n  \nDate: Friday\, July 4th\, 2025 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 7PM \nShow Wrap-Up: 10PM \n\n  \nTicket Pre-Sale: Thursday\, March 13th\, 2025\, at 10AM PST \nPublic Ticket Sale: Friday\, March 14th\, 2025\, at 10AM PST \n\n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: Canada’s very own EKKSTACY is bringing his signature blend of “hyperpop”\, “experimental”\, and “alternative pop” to Upstairs on July 4th with support from Passion Mango. \nAfter a whirlwind European tour and the release of his critically acclaimed\, self-titled 2024 album\, EKKSTACY is back with a fresh\, honest vibe on his new album “_Forever_”. \n\nThis collection of raw\, guitar-driven bangers is guaranteed to hit you right in the feels. \n\nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/ekkstacy/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:FEATURE EVENT,SPECIAL EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250613T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250613T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113809
CREATED:20250402T201006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T201006Z
UID:10001923-1749841200-1749852000@upstairs.ca
SUMMARY:ART D'ECCO
DESCRIPTION:UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS \nART D’ECCO \nAND HIS DEMON BAND \n\n  \nDate: Friday\, June 13th\, 2025 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 7PM \nClose: 10PM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: Art d’Ecco and His Demon Band hit the road this summer for a string of North American Dates. \nTickets go on sale Friday March 28th at 10AM PST. \n\n\nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/art-decco/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250606T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250607T020000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113809
CREATED:20250604T144713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T144713Z
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SUMMARY:JENNAY BADGER
DESCRIPTION:UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS \nJENNAY BADGER \nWITH KIMBZ \n\n  \nDate: Friday\, June 6th\, 2025 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 10PM \nClose: 2AM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: Our local showcases continue into the summer with another Victoria favourite! Jennay Badger will be taking the stage with KIMBZ to bring you an unforgettable night. \nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/jennay-badger/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250531T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250531T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113809
CREATED:20250515T174005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T180001Z
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SUMMARY:BEALBY POINT\, POSH COAT & DOCKSIDE
DESCRIPTION:THE ZONE 91.3 & UPSTAIRS PRESENT \nBEALBY POINT\, POSH COAT & DOCKSIDE \n\n  \nDate: Saturday\, May 31st\, 2025 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 7PM \nShow Wrap-Up: 10PM \n\n  \nAdvance Tickets: $15 \n\n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: The Zone 91.3 and Upstairs are teaming up to bring you an incredible evening of live music. \n\nBEALBY POINT \nVancouver indie rock outfit\, Bealby Point\, are making a highly anticipated return to Victoria\, featuring a stacked lineup of up-and-coming acts. It’s been nearly a year since they have graced a stage in Victoria\, and they are returning in full swing. \nThroughout their five-year run so far\, Bealby Point has been making waves in their Vancouver indie scene. This past year alone\, they performed at the prestigious Rickshaw Theatre (supporting 604 Record’s The Jins)\, as well as a massive headline show at The Pearl on Granville. They were also invited to perform at the NXNE Showcase in Toronto\, an honor that marked their first gig outside of Vancouver. Listeners can expect more exciting music from the group in the near future. The band plans to release several singles throughout the remainder of the year eventually paving the way for a full-length album down the line. As they continue to evolve and reach new heights\, Bealby Point is poised to leave their unique mark on the up-and-coming indie music scene and beyond. \nPOSH COAT \nPosh Coat is a wardrobe full of leather\, faux fur and silk\, paired with your favourite flared jeans and Chuck Taylors. This dynamic trio is making waves off the shores of Canada’s west coast with their Strokes and Killers inspired Indie rock. The band has rightfully grabbed attention as an up-and-coming force in the Victoria music scene and are drawing an ever-growing crowd of dedicated fans with each performance. This talented trio taps into a range of influences and transforms their musical ideas into fresh new tunes\, all the while bringing powerful yet emotional energy with a soulful infusion of blues. \nPosh Coat’s momentum is building; they have found their unique identity\, voice\, and flair. Their driving and laid-back styles create a framework for their stories which capture the essence of the everyday and pinpoint the beauty in the mundane. The music is powerful modern rock\, with an engaging emphasis on catchy melodies\, thoughtful lyrics\, and a soulful infusion of blues. Posh Coat is diverse\, full of style and packing a bold\, energizing trio sound. \nPosh Coat will be making their Upstairs return following a very successful run as The Zone 91.3’s Band of the Month. \nDOCKSIDE \nDockside is a co-op mission to write some of the coolest songs you’ve ever heard. Grounded in our garage band roots\, Andres Nimegeers\, Ben Cripps\, Matt Seale\, and Tanner Vanin\, share a musical chemistry that can only be described as ‘trill’. The influences of The Strokes\, Dominic Fike\, and Weezer can be heard in our live sounding mixes\, funky guitar riffs\, creative rock drums\, and smooth bass lines. \n\nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/bealby-point/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:FEATURE EVENT,SPECIAL EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250530T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250531T020000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113809
CREATED:20250521T192831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T144747Z
UID:10001928-1748642400-1748656800@upstairs.ca
SUMMARY:ROSE MOTION
DESCRIPTION:UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS \nROSE MOTION \nWITH SOLEIL CARRILLO & KIMBZ \n\n  \nDate: Friday\, May 30th\, 2025 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 10PM \nClose: 2AM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: The Rose Motion\, the unstoppable tech house duo\, make their debut at Upstairs on Friday\, May 30th. \nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/rose-motion/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250518T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250519T000000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113809
CREATED:20250408T174332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T175525Z
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SUMMARY:BAKEY
DESCRIPTION:MIDNIGHT PROJECTS PRESENTS \nBAKEY \nFEATURING SKERD\, PILLO & PREZZY \n\n  \nDate: Sunday\, May 18th\, 2025 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 9PM \nShow Wrap-Up: 12AM \n\n\n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: Midnight Projects is excited to launch its first ever multi-city tour with none other than Bakey! This promises to be an absolute session\, so don’t miss out! \nLondon-born and Leeds-based\, Freddie Baker caught attention in 2020 with his debut EP Take It Further on Shall Not Fade. He’s since released on labels like Island and Locked On Records\, with support from Ben UFO\, Joy Orbison\, and Nia Archives. A passionate DJ\, he’s shaken dance floors\, including an iconic Boiler Room set in 2022. \n\n\nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/bakey/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250426T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250426T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113809
CREATED:20250408T173414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T230610Z
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SUMMARY:COLD FAME\, DEAD SUMMER & ALCOVES
DESCRIPTION:THE ZONE 91.3 & ROCKTOGRAPHERS PRESENT \nCOLD FAME\, DEAD SUMMER & ALCOVES \n\n  \nDate: Saturday\, April 26th\, 2025 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 7PM \nShow Wrap-Up: 10PM \n\n  \nAdvance Tickets: $20 \nDoor Sale Tickets: $25 \n\n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: The Zone 91.3 and Rocktographers are teaming up to bring you an incredible evening of live music. \n\nCOLD FAME \nCold Fame is an up-and-coming alternative pop-rock duo from BC\, Canada\, led by vocalist Jodi Pederson and guitarist Damian Anthony. Blending the energy and drive of indie rock with electronic and pop influences\, the band has crafted a unique and emotionally charged sound. \nDEAD SUMMER \nDead Summer is a modern rock duo that focuses on punchy riffs\, catchy hooks\, and high energy performances. Dead Summer’s sound is reminiscent of Royal Blood or The White Stripes with added pop sensibility as seasoning. \nALCOVES \nAlcoves are what you get when you rent a cabin off the coast of Vancouver Island and haul an Impreza’s worth of studio equipment inside. The Victoria-based trio\, comprised of Garrett Olson\, Robbie Townsend\, and Joel Jeschke\, formed in 2021 and has been quietly working away throughout studios across western Canada. \n\nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/cold-fame-dead-summer-alcoves/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250425T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250426T020000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113809
CREATED:20241204T193205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T045635Z
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SUMMARY:FELIX CARTAL
DESCRIPTION:UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS \nFELIX CARTAL \nA BLUR TOUR \n\n  \nDate: Friday\, April 25th\, 2025 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 10PM \nClose: 2AM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: Felix Cartal is a prolific producer and DJ who hails from Vancouver. His style and shows are renowned for being melodic and energetic. His resume is vast\, including collaborations with Kaskade\, Elohil\, and Daya as well as remixes for The Chainsmokers\, Selena Gomez\, Zedd\, Illenium\, and Nimino. \n\nFelix has earned numerous accolades\, including two Juno Awards for Best Dance Recording (2020’s “Love Me” and 2024’s “Need Your Love”). In 2024 he released his latest anthems: “Feel Less” with Lights and “Right on Time” with Tegan and Sara. He also continues his legendary pop-up parties\, culminating with a 5000-person beach party in Vancouver and the first ever rave at the top of Toronto’s CN Tower. \nHis club-ready house tracks are cherished by fans across the spectrum of dance music. \n\nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/felix-cartal-blur-tour/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250418T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250419T020000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113809
CREATED:20250203T155229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T162016Z
UID:10001918-1745013600-1745028000@upstairs.ca
SUMMARY:BISCITS.
DESCRIPTION:BLUEPRINT EVENTS PRESENTS \nBISCITS. \n\n  \nDate: Friday\, April 18th\, 2025 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 10PM \nClose: 2AM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: Known for crafting infectious grooves that defy genre boundaries\, as well as his chart topping singles\, Biscits brings his UK tech house sound to Victoria on April 18th at Upstairs. \n\n\nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/biscits/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:FEATURE EVENT,SPECIAL EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250417T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250418T020000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113809
CREATED:20250218T172352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T181801Z
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SUMMARY:ROY ROSENFELD + KHEN
DESCRIPTION:UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS \nROY ROSENFELD + KHEN \nFEATURING BASTIAN GARCIA & JOCA \nA BLUR TOUR \n\n  \nDate: Thursday\, April 17th\, 2025 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 7PM \nClose: 2AM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: Upstairs Entertainment are proud to present world class DJ/Producers ROY ROSENFELD & KHEN. These two are joining forces for their Pacific Northwest debut in Victoria BC. \nRoy Rosenfeld is one of the most recognized names in underground electronic music. Known for his intricate productions\, he is also the founder of No Drama\, a label and event series dedicated to showcasing the best of the underground scene. His approach to music is driven by the belief that while genres provide structure\, true artistic success lies in maintaining individuality and pushing creative boundaries. Having many top hits in the sales charts\, winning contests and awards\, and collaborating with some of the most respected artists\, had all gained Roy massive recognition and support from major superstars\, such as Solomun\, Black Coffee\, Dixon\, Keinemusik\, Lee Burridge\, Guy Gerber\, Maceo Plex\, Richie\, Hawtin\, Laurent Garnier\, Michael Mayer\, Guy J\, Hernan Cattaneo\, John Digweed\, Luciano\, Stephan Bodzin\, Joris Voorn and many others. \nKhen has developed a unique sound defined by deep grooves and a refined approach to production. He is also the founder of Closure\, an exclusive label that serves both as a platform for carefully curated releases and the home of his radio sets. His approach to music is rooted in years of experimentation and a deep understanding of sound\, balancing technical precision with creative expression. He believes that staying true to one’s artistic vision while evolving with the scene is the key to creating music that remains both personal and timeless. Most recently\, he’s released massive EP and remix projects on Anjunadeep\, Bedrock\,Lost Miracle\, TRYBESof and Vivrant with support from Kollektiv Turmstrasse\, JohnDigweed\, Guy J\, Edu Imbernon\, Cassian\, Hernan Cattaneo and many more. \nBoth Roy and Khen are key members of the Lost & Found family and have also released music on Bedrock\, the iconic label founded by John Digweed\, further cementing their influence in the underground electronic music scene. \n\n**Tickets are non-refundable** \n\nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/rosenfeld-khen/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:FEATURE EVENT,SPECIAL EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250412T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250412T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113809
CREATED:20250123T184312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T184312Z
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SUMMARY:SURF HAT
DESCRIPTION:UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS \nSURF HAT \nWITH KIERAN CAMPBELL \n\n  \nDate: Saturday\, April 12th\, 2025 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 7PM \nShow Wrap-Up: 10PM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: Surf Hat is the ever-evolving and fun-loving creative brain child of the duo of Jon Allan and Evan Camm. A melting pot of surf\, psych\, folk\, and indie. After some lineup changes at the end of 2024\, the band will be returning to the live scene with some new faces and instrumentation. Based out of Squamish\, BC\, the group has released two full length albums since 2022 and performed relentlessly across western Canada. They are queuing up their third full length for summer 2025. \n\n\nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/surf-hat/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250405T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250405T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113809
CREATED:20250109T164748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T164748Z
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SUMMARY:YOUTH LAGOON
DESCRIPTION:TIMBRE CONCERTS PRESENTS \nYOUTH LAGOON \nRARELY DO I DREAM TOUR \n\n  \nDate: Saturday\, April 5th\, 2025 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 6:30PM \nShow Wraps Up: 10PM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: “Life itself is a thunderstorm\,” says Trevor Powers\, the Idaho-based songwriter and producer behind the Youth Lagoon moniker. “Life itself is brothers on walkie-talkies…  it’s your dog at the backdoor\, or a speeding car off in the distance. It’s a gentle voice on the radio. Mom smoking on the porch. The color of sunlight. It’s always right under your nose and so easy to miss. Often\, a simple treasure.” \nIn the fall of 2023\, that treasure came in the form of a shoebox filled with home videos Powers found in his parents’ basement while he was looking for a pre-war harmonica that once belonged to his grandma. “When I took the tapes home and popped in the first one\, it was my brother Bobby and I at the state fair. I was 4 years old choking on a corn dog\,” he laughs. “If anything’s a summary of life\, that is.” Powers spent the following week recording his favorite moments off the TV — Easter egg hunts\, backyard baseball\, bloody noses\, birthday parties\, road trips\, and all the life in-between. “I was like a ghost in a lost memory\,” says Powers. \nThe vivid intimacies of life and boyhood depicted in Powers’ home movies not only began shaping his songs\, but infusing with them. He started sampling the audio and manipulating it into a kind of musical cinematography\, fusing past with future. “What I was really consumed with was how much I could zoom in on my actual history\,” says Powers. “I wanted to really make someone feel like they were inside my living room in 1993\, but rearrange the furniture a bit. Something about combining that level of hyperreality with fairytales of devils and detectives weirdly felt like the truest way to immortalize these pieces of my family.” \nRooted in love and childhood memoir\, Rarely Do I Dream is a triumph of American gothic imagination — where storybook innocence dissolves into a radioactive billow of teenage drifters\, drug-addled hustlers\, and old-world folklore. Drifting between propulsive electronica and hallucinatory rock songs\, Powers’ singular voice always glows front and center as the neon road sign pointing home. \n“The more I rewind the tapes of my life\, the more I can hear the voice of my soul\,” Powers says. “This isn’t nostalgia. Life’s much more messy than that. It’s a dedication to all the parts of who I was\, who I am\, and who I’m going to be.” \nWith a bent toward rural noir\, Powers has found a home in a world where his personal journals and poetic confessions are indistinguishable from the twisted mythologies of habitual sinners and devout barflies. “The summer taught me that life’s a baseball bat to the jaw\,” Powers sings on “Gumshoe (Dracula From Arkansas)” — painted with western tremolo guitars\, proto-ambient recordings of dogs barking\, family talking\, and a distorted drumbeat circling it all. On “Neighborhood Scene\,” the album’s opening track and one Powers describes as “a postcard to everyone I’ve ever loved\,” he turns a remote Idaho cul-de-sac into a land both eternal and sacred\, inverting the privacy of home into an open invitation to sit down for dinner. “Do I\, do I belong in a country house? Every angel and devil out marchin’ on the lawn. / Do I\, do I tell Tom that I saw his dad at the ‘No Romance’ bunny ranch? Cowgirl ain’t his mom\,” he sings. \n“Speed Freak\,” a dark joyride that showcases Youth Lagoon’s glaring metamorphosis\, unleashes a grungy beat while synth bass struts and splinters into a technicolor post-punk spectacle. “This song came from a thought I had of giving the angel of death a hug\,” Powers says. “We spend our whole lives running from this thing we can’t outrun. The more I’ve learned to die to myself\, the more I’ve learned there is no death. Only transformation. A door opens when you learn to let go of the identity you’ve been building your whole life. Someone told me a couple years ago\, ‘I have good news for you and I have bad news. The bad news is Trevor is doomed. There’s no hope for Trevor. The good news is — you’re not Trevor.’ When I heard that\, it clicked.” \nAfter taking an eight-year hiatus away from Youth Lagoon\, Powers returned to the alias with the acclaimed Heaven Is a Junkyard in early 2023\, an album of warped Americana that brought his focus back home. Youth Lagoon’s first album in nearly a decade pushed the project into a neo-western realm both deeply literary and musically vast\, centered around an upright piano and static-coated electronics. “I had ended Youth Lagoon years ago because I lost who I was\,” Powers says. “Then life jumped me in an alley and gave me a beating. That suffering changed my frequency. Now my ideas are a river. I can’t keep up.” \nDelicate yet aggressive\, innovative yet classic\, Rarely Do I Dream is Youth Lagoon’s most comprehensive and audacious album to date. A treasure trove of home movies\, twangy fuzz guitars\, sun-bleached synths\, classical pianos\, blown-out drums\, and Powers’ spellbinding melodies all feel like an old photograph that’s been reanimated in a strange and distant future. “This was the first time I’ve ever used guitar instead of piano as my main writing tool\,” says Powers. “Anytime I’m horrified and on a knife-edge creatively I know I’m doing something right. I need that feeling of knowing I could either be making the greatest thing I’ve ever made or something so bad it could be career suicide. Anything short of that\, I’ve failed myself. After the Heaven Is a Junkyard tour\, I was fully in the moment and appreciated all of it… then I said to myself\, ‘Ok\, moving on.’ I have zero interest in repeating myself.” \nPowers’ ability to relentlessly push and evolve the project forward has taken Youth Lagoon into a territory both fiercely original and strikingly expansive. Recorded with co-producer and mixer/engineer Rodaidh McDonald\, Rarely Do I Dream marks a seismic transformation\, a mammoth leap forward\, and an instant\, indelible landmark in Youth Lagoon’s revered discography. With a profound love and dedication to family\, along with his own brand of genre-bending noir rock\, Powers’ has achieved what he set out to do. \n“I wanted to make an album that feels like life itself…” says Powers. \n\n\nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/youth-lagoon/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250326T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250327T000000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113809
CREATED:20250110T210524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T231631Z
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SUMMARY:JAKE WORTHINGTON **POSTPONED**
DESCRIPTION:UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT & THE DUKE SALOON PRESENT \nJAKE WORTHINGTON \n  \n**The Jake Worthington show has been postponed for the time being. Ticket holders will be contacted with further details.** \n  \n\nDate: POSTPONED \n\n\nDoors: 8PM \nClose: 12AM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: For Big Loud Texas traditionalist Jake Worthington\, country music is engrained in his DNA. The La Porte\, Texas native was raised on his grandfather’s porch performances of Ray Price\, Merle Haggard\, and George Jones. He soon picked up his own Gibson acoustic to realize the breadth of his soon-to-be-classic\, wide\, and wild voice. \nNow\, Worthington breathes fresh life into dance halls\, beer joints\, and ballrooms from Texas to Tennessee with his 13-song\, self-penned debut\, Jake Worthington\, and just-released Miranda Lambert collaboration “Hello Shitty Day.” Captivating the masses with his honky-tonk stylings\, the singer-songwriter has brought two-step anthems to venues across the country\, opening for Lambert\, Cody Johnson\, Lainey Wilson\, Riley Green\, Pat Green\, Hank Williams Jr.\, ERNEST\, Ian Munsick\, and more. Worthington is also a sought-after duet partner across the Nashville landscape\, including guest spots on HIXTAPE: Vol. 3: DIFFTAPE with Reba McEntire on “Is It Cold In Here\,” HIXTAPE: Vol. 2 with Ronnie Dunn and Jake Owen on “Jonesin’\,” Ronnie Dunn’s 2022 album 100 Proof Neon on “Honky Tonk Town\,” Brooks and Dunn’s forthcoming Reboot II on “I’ll Never Forgive My Heart\,” and ERNEST’s 2023 extension FLOWER SHOPS (THE ALBUM): Two Dozen Roses on “Heartache In My 100 Proof.” “I believe in country music as much as I believe in my next breath\,” Worthington declares\, and “blame it on my raising\, but I think there ought to be room for country in country music.” \nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/jake-worthington/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250322T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250322T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113809
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SUMMARY:REPOSADO
DESCRIPTION:UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS \nREPOSADO \n\n  \nDate: Saturday\, March 22nd\, 2025 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 7PM \nShow Wrap-Up: 10PM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: Reposado return to Upstairs for an unforgettable musical experience with local legend Miguelito Valdes Y Su Son and his entourage to open. \n\n\nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/reposado/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250322T020000
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SUMMARY:SIVZ
DESCRIPTION:UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS \nSIVZ \nFEATURING KIMBZ \n\n  \nDate: Friday\, March 21st\, 2025 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 10PM \nClose: 2AM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: We are thrilled to have SIVZ taking the stage at Upstairs! Her thought selections and strategic set progressions have led to her performing at Canada’s most iconic clubs and festivals\, including Shambhala and Bass Coast\, where she often takes the cake for the most talked-about house set of the weekend. \n\nLocal DJ and club resident KIMBZ joins the night to make another amazing evening of beats! \n\nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/sivz/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250313T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250314T010000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113809
CREATED:20241025T153247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T005007Z
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SUMMARY:TINZO + JOJO
DESCRIPTION:BLUEPRINT EVENTS PRESENTS \nTINZO + JOJO \nTHE DIAL UP TOUR \n\n  \nDate: Thursday\, March 13th\, 2025 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 9PM \nClose: 1AM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: Tinzo + Jojo bring you the Dial Up Tour—a dance party that takes you back to a time when the internet was wild\, unfiltered\, and free from social media. Get ready for a four-hour immersive experience of audio and visuals unlike anything we’ve done before. 4 hour extended sets of that classic house sound that’ll keep you moving all night long\, accompanied by sights and sounds that’ll transport you into a pre-Y2K computer screen. \nThis isn’t just any dance party—this is a place where the dance floor is for dancing\, where phones are off-limits\, and where you can truly lose yourself in the music. Come dressed in your favorite 90s rave wear\, as a hacker\, a chat mod\, or a web model—anything that’ll take you back to the days of dial-up and HTML. Tinzo and Jojo will be bringing The Librarian’s Manifesto to life\, creating the backdrop for a night of self-expression\, connection\, and pure energy: \n1. Come for the music. \n2. Be open to unfamiliar music and sounds. \n3. Respect one another. \n4. Face each other instead of the DJ. \n5. No phones allowed on the dance floor. \n6. Dress to express yourself. \n7. Dance your heart out. \nLook here for dress inspiration: https://www.pinterest.com/BookClubRadio/the-dial-up-tour/ //  https://www.pinterest.com/BookClubRadio/the-dial-up-tour/ \nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/tinzo-jojo/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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