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Victoria Events: Sept 19-26
International Wine Fest, Beats and Bites, drop-in choirs and more!
Robyn Bell
September 19, 2023
Happy Tuesday! Let's dive into the latest TWIV, your digital window into what's buzzing in Victoria.
On our radar
🪶 South Island Powwow: Honour the survivors of residential schools and celebrate Indigenous culture at this powwow open to all, Sept 30.
🎶 City and Colour with Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats: The bands will kick off their cross-Canada tour at Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena on Feb 6, 2024.
🤸♀️ Cirque du Soleil: Corteo: Take in this joyous circus performance Jan 11-14 at Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena.
🎸 Half Moon Run: See the popular band perform at the Royal Theatre Nov 1.
Happening this week and weekend
Saturday | 5-9pm | Oaklands Community Centre
Listen to local musicians while snacking on tasty meals from food trucks. [Free]
Thursday | 8pm | Royal Theatre
The comedian will perform his edgy stand up and famous rants. [$44.50]
Sunday-Saturday | 5-7pm | Various venues
Taste wines from around the world while celebrating local food vendors at this festival, open to those with all levels of wine knowledge.
Bands! Bands! Bands! | Tuesday | 7pm
Catch local artists at this new concert series happening at Victoria Event Centre.
The Cyber Spree | Tuesday | 8pm
Party like it's 1986 with this Transformer-clad band at Capital Ballroom. [$20]
One Planet One People | Tuesday | 7pm
Sing with the choir at today’s open house at Pearkes Rec Centre. [Free]
Louise Rose at Hermann’s | Wednesday | 7pm
See the Victoria jazz veteran perform solo piano and vocals at this show. [$20]
For Glitz and Giggles | Thursday | 7pm
A night of drag fun with top local performers at Victoria Event Centre. [$20]
Qairo at Hermann’s | Thursday | 7pm
The French group returns to Victoria to perform a Mediterranean Flamenco Fiesta. [$28+]
Canucks Training Camp kicks off | Thursday-Monday | 7pm
The Vancouver NHLers will take the ice at Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena as they prep for the upcoming season. [$5]
Pop Punk Night | Friday | 7pm
Transport yourself to the early aughts with this night of pop-punk hits at Lucky Bar. [$15+]
Brandon Isaak | Friday | 7pm
Catch the roots and blues performance at Hermann’s. [$25]
Sin City Illusions | Friday | 7:30pm
A night of magic straight from the Vegas stage at the Royal Theatre. [$30]
Sin City Illusions. Photo: Royal McPherson website
Vicbound | Friday | 7pm
Ring in the school year with this night of rock and house music at Capital Ballroom. [$12+]
Emily Carr: Walk, Talk, Lunch, Learn | Saturday | 10am
Learn about the legendary Victoria artist by exploring her home and neighbourhood in James Bay. [$25]
Sophie Pemberton exhibit opens at AGGV | Saturday | 10am
Explore the life and work of the Victoria artist at this exhibit. [$13]
Healing Hearts Run | Saturday | 11am
Run or walk to raise money for those dealing with pregnancy loss and infertility, starting at Royal Roads University.
Care Work as Community | Saturday | 1pm
Join this workshop on caring for your community at The Dock Centre for Social Impact. [Free]
Autumn Moon fundraising dinner | Saturday | 6pm
Raise money for the Tam Kung Temple, Canada’s oldest Chinese temple, with dinner at Don Mee. [$80+]
The Autumn Moon Festival dinner will raise funds to repair the Tam Kung Temple. Photo: Robyn Bell / TWIV
David Arkenstone at UVic | Saturday | 7pm
See the five-time Grammy-nominated artist at Phillip T. Young Recital Hall. [$20+]
Foggy Isle Film Festival | Saturday | 7pm
See short films at Victoria’s dark comedy film fest at the Vic Theatre. [$20]
Victoria Symphony: Star Trek, Star Wars and Beyond | Saturday | 7:30pm
Hear some out-of-this-world music at the Royal Theatre. [$29]
Victoria Model Railway Show | Sunday | 10am
See the best in model rail accessories, with options to purchase. [$8+]
Apple Day at Sea Cider | Sunday | 11am
Join in on the family fun with food, activities, and plenty of cider. [Free]
Cider Harvest Festival at Merridale’s | Sunday | 1pm
Enjoy the best in Island and BC craft cider with handheld eats available. [$45]
Truth Before Reconciliation | Sunday | 2pm
Hear from historian Dr. Sean Carleton on the effects of colonialism and residential schools in BC at the Royal BC Museum or on Zoom. [Free]
Electric Dream | Sunday | 7pm
Catch an evening of local electronic music at the Victoria Event Centre. [$20]
Wild Prose Reading | Monday | 7pm
Hear poetic readings on grief and loss at Paul Phillips Hall. [$5]
All Together Now Drop-in Choir | Monday | 7pm
Sing music by the Indigo Girls at this drop-in night. [$15]
The Manhattan Transfer | Next Tuesday | 7:30pm
The 10-time Grammy winning vocal group will perform at the McPherson Playhouse. [$64]
The Manhattan Transfer. Photo: Royal McPherson website
Gene Hardy at Hermann’s | Next Tuesday | 7pm
The musician will perform his work with Blue Soda. [$20]
Other things you might want to know
Postponed show: Tanya Tagaq will reschedule her show at UVic, originally planned for Sept 22.
Cancelled event: The CCR Experience show at Wicket Hall on Sept 21 has been cancelled.
That’s it!
Thanks for checking in this week. Hope you found something good to add to your calendar. If not, reply back and let us know what you’re looking for. Consider us your concierge to good times.
See you next week? Same time, same place.
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