Victoria Events: Sept 19-26

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

🌭 Beats & Bites

Saturday | 5-9pm | Oaklands Community Centre

Listen to local musicians while snacking on tasty meals from food trucks. [Free]

🤣 Lewis Black

Thursday | 8pm | Royal Theatre

The comedian will perform his edgy stand up and famous rants. [$44.50]

🍷 Victoria International Wine Fest

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]

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+]

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]

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.

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