Victoria Events April 16 - 23

Bahamas, Saanich Earth Day Fest, Ice Cube, and more!

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Robyn Bell
April 16, 2024

Happy Tuesday, friends. Welcome to another edition of TWIV, the newsletter equivalent of your neighbourhood coffee shop bulletin board.

On our radar

🐶 Paw Patrol Live: This interactive stage show at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre will be fun for the whole family. April 27-28.

☂️ Mary Poppins: See the VOS production of the beloved musical at the McPherson Playhouse, May 3-12.

⛸️ Stars on Ice: See some of the world’s best figure skaters show off their skills at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre, May 16, 2024.

🎶 Laketown Shakedown: The music festival will take place June 28-30 at Laketown Ranch in Youbou, with headliner Gwen Stefani. More artists to be announced. 

💄 Jimbo’s Drag Circus: See the Victoria star and winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8 at the Royal Theatre, June 12.

🍻 The Great Canadian Beer Festival: The fest will take place at Royal Athletic Park, Sept 6-7. 

🤘 Rifflandia: Victoria’s biggest music festival will take place Sept 13-18 at its new location at Metullia Lands.

Happening this week and weekend

🎶 Bahamas

Saturday | Royal Theatre | 8pm

See the Canadian singer will bring his indie tunes back to Victoria. [$52]

Saturday | Saanich Municipal Hall | 11am-3pm

This educational event will feature live music, food vendors, a kids bike skills workshop and tips on how to make small changes to protect the planet. [Free]

Opens Friday | McPherson Playhouse | 7:30pm

The Canadian College of Performing Arts will tell the beloved story of Anne Shirley at McPherson Playhouse. [$50]

Bands! Bands! Bands! | Tuesday | 7pm

See local bands Silverton, Anne Martina, Black Treacle, and Sweet Delirium at Victoria Event Centre. [$10]

Incoming Festival | Tuesday-Saturday | Multiple shows

Check out this festival of brand new work by local performers. [$65 for 3 shows]

Check out this night of Victoria’s best standup and improv comedians at Fernwood Inn. [$17+]

Esquimalt Earth Day Celebration | Wednesday | 10am-2pm

Join in this environmental celebration at Highrock Park, with invasive species removal, planting, trail building, and environmental stewardship. [Free]

Photo: Township of Esquimalt

Ksar Birthday Show | Wednesday | 8pm

Join this night of music and dance to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Ksar’s first show at the Victoria Event Centre. [$18+]

Marianne Trudel | Thursday | 7pm

See the award-winning Montreal singer perform at Hermann’s. [$25]

Lies I Told My Parents | Thursday | 7:30pm

Hear true stories of missed curfews and getting caught in teen lies at the Victoria Event Centre. [$23]

Otherworld Fundraiser | Friday | 8pm

This Aussie-themed fundraiser will feature burlesque, live music, and Australian trivia at Victoria Event Centre. [$25]

Shaggy 2 Dope | Friday | 8pm

See the American rapper and podcast host at Capital Ballroom. [$35]

The saxophonist’s quartet will perform at Herrmann’s. [$25]

Earth Day Clothing Drive | Saturday | 9am

Protect the planet by keeping your old clothing in circulation with this drive at Max Furniture.

Herald Street Brew Works will host this live music show to celebrate the cannabis-themed day. [$16]

See the singer take on Bennet’s catalogue at the Charlie White Theatre. [$68]

The Tallis Scholars | Saturday | 7:30pm

The music ensemble will perform at the Christ Church Cathedral. [$33+]

Photo: The Tallis Scholars

Clay Pigeons | Saturday | 7pm

The Victoria band will take on classic American music at Hermann’s. [$25]

The Mint Night Market | Saturday | 5-10pm

This market will feature great food, clothing, pottery and more. [Free entrance]

Island Big Band | Sunday | 7pm

See the local big band perform at Hermann’s. [$20]

School’s Out | Sunday | 8pm

See local bands Hot Pot, Head with Feet, Anteater Eater and Luna Land at Victoria Event Centre. [$15]

Matt Masters | Sunday | 2pm

See the country singer perform at the Charlie White Theatre. [$37+]

D12 and Obie Trice | Sunday | 7pm

See the hip hop stars perform at Capital Ballroom. [$40+]

Coig Trio. Photo: Courtesy of Coig Trio

Coig Trio | Sunday | 7:30pm

See the Juno-nominated Celtic musicians perform at the Charlie White Theatre. [$48+]

Bayside Big Band | Monday | 7pm

See one of Victoria’s longest running big bands at Hermann’s, along with Stelly’s Jazz Band. [$15]

Phil Collins Tribute | Monday | 8pm

Local drag king Chaz Avery will perform this tribute show at Victoria Event Centre to celebrate his 40th birthday. [$20]

Katie Pruitt | Monday | 7pm

The Nashville singer will perform at the Capital Ballroom. [$12.50+]

Ice Cube | Next Tuesday | 7pm

See the hip hop legend on his Straight into Canada tour at the Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre. [$70+]

Ongoing events

Join this hunt all month during the garden’s regular hours. [Kids $9, Adults $20]

Westshore Swap, Shop & Market | Every Sunday until Sept 1

Browse a variety of local vendors with new items available every week at Westshore Parks and Rec. [$2]

Esquimalt Farmers Market | April 4 - Sept 26

Head to Memorial Park every Thursday to pick up farm-fresh goods. [Free entrance]

Crossings at AGGV | Feb 10 - May 26

See the showcase that tells the story of three local artists whose families made the journey from Asia to Canada. [Included in gallery admission]

See the restored home, built in 1865, and learn about the family who lived there. [$8.50]

Drag Brunch at Vicious Poodle | Saturdays & Sundays | 11am

Enjoy a hearty brunch while Victoria’s top drag performers put on a show. [Free entrance]

Moss Street Market | Saturdays | 10am-2pm

Discover local vendors, get farm-fresh produce and listen to live music at this weekly market. [Free]

Feel Free: Free Gallery Days at AGGV | First Saturday from 10-5pm | Thursdays from 5-9pm

Beginning on Sept. 2, the first Saturday of every month and every Thursday evening will be a Free Gallery Day at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.

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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