Victoria Events April 9 - 16

Happy Tuesday, friends. Welcome to another edition of TWIV, your digital compass to local adventures.

On our radar

🎤 Ice Cube: See the hip hop legend on his Straight into Canada tour at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre, April 23.

🎶 Bahamas: See the Canadian singer perform at the Royal Theatre, April 20. 

🐶 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.

🍻 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 Matullia Lands.

🎸 Sum41: See the pop punk legends at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre, with special guests PUP and Gob, January 10, 2025. 

Happening this week and weekend

🤡 Bianca Del Rio

Saturday | Royal Theatre | 8pm

The RuPaul’s Drag Race winner and self-described “clown in a gown” will bring her brash standup comedy to Victoria. [$67]

🎸 Lime Cordial

Saturday & Sunday | Capital Ballroom | 8pm

The Australian pop rockers will perform two nights of music at Capital Ballroom. [$30]

🪄 Sin City Illusions

Saturday | McPherson Playhouse | 7pm

Be wowed by this magic show featuring two of Canada’s top magicians. [$30]

Country Mixtape | Tuesday | 8pm

These country stars will perform their top tracks—and favourite covers—at Capital Ballroom. [$36]

Marriage of Figaro | Tuesday | 7:30pm

Catch the last performance of this classic opera at the Royal Theatre. [$30]

Comeback Kid | Wednesday | 8pm

See the Canadian punk rockers perform at Capital Ballroom. [$25]

Cafe Scientifique | Wednesday | 7pm

Listen to this scientific talk on the Ice Age and rise of animal life. [Free]

Folsom Prison Revisited | Wednesday | 7pm

Revisit Johnny Cash’s iconic prison set with this performance by talented musicians at McPherson Playhouse. [$58]

Incoming Festival | Starts Thursday | Multiple shows

Check out this festival of brand new work by local performers, running until April 20. [$65 for 3 shows]

Tribute to Joe Henderson | Thursday | 7pm

The Andrew Greenwood Quintet will perform Henderson’s work at Hermann’s. [$20]

Pop Punk Night | Friday | 7pm

Catch this lineup of pop punk bands at Lucky Bar. [$15]

OK Dope: Crowd Work Show | Friday | 8pm

Join in on the fun at this show where comedians chat with the audience and improvise jokes. [$20]

Knotted | Friday | 7:30pm

Broken Rhythm Victoria will perform this original contemporary dance show at McPherson Playhouse. [$50]

Doris and Judy Together | Saturday | 7pm

Diane Pancel and Kim Greenwood will perform a tribute to Doris Day and Judy Garland at Hermann’s. [$30]

Brooklyn 99 Trivia | Saturday | 7pm

Test your knowledge of the sitcom at The Mint. [$12]

Springtime in Paris | Saturday at 7pm | Sunday at 2pm

Ballet Étoile brings this Parisian tale to the Charlie White Theatre. [$30]

Craft and Garage Sale | Saturday | 10am-2pm

Check out 36 tables of crafts and goods, including a silent auction and meat draw. [Free entrance]

Great American Songbook Trio | Sunday | 1pm

Hear these three singers perform some of the most influential 20th century American tunes. [$20]

Improvisitas! | Sunday | 6pm

The Portuguese Kids comedy duo will perform this live improv show at Victoria Event Centre. [$35]

Being Robert Schumann | Sunday | 2:30pm

See the Victoria Symphony perform Brahms Symphony No. 1, celebrating the friendship between composers. [$76]

Daniel Romano's Outfit | Monday | 8pm

See the Canadian indie rockers at Capital Ballroom. [$20]

Indoor Family Storytime | Next Tuesday | 10:30am

Bring your little ones to this morning event with puppets, stories, songs and rhymes at GVPL’s Central Branch. [Free]

Ongoing events

Earth Day Scavenger Hunt at Butterfly Gardens | April 1-30

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

Westshore Swap, Shop & Market | Sundays | 8am-12pm

Browse a variety of local vendors with new items available every week at Westshore Parks and Rec, running until Sept 1. [$2]

Esquimalt Farmers Market | April 4 - Sept 26

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

Crossing 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]

Ross Bay Historic Villa Guided Tours | Saturdays | 2pm

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 10am-5pm | Thursdays from 5-9pm

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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