Victoria Events Dec 12-19

Holiday markets, Darcy and Jer, Christmas karaoke and much more!

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Robyn Bell
December 12, 2023

Happy Tuesday, friends. Welcome to another edition of TWIV, where we keep an eye on the city’s best events for you.

On our radar

🎸 The Legendary Life of Tom Petty: Stories and songs from Tom Petty brought to life, featuring Clayton Bellamy at the McPherson Playhouse on March 15, 2024. [$58+]

🎶 Alan Doyle: The Canadian musician and Great Big Sea frontman will perform at the McPherson Playhouse February 22. 

🤸 Cirque du Soleil: Corteo: Take in this joyous circus performance Jan 11-14 at Save-on-Foods Memorial Arena.

🤡 Bianca Del Rio: The RuPaul’s Drag Race winner and self-described “clown in a gown” will bring her brash standup comedy to the Royal Theatre, April 13. 

🤣 Chelsea Handler: The comedian will take her North American tour to the Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre March 8, 2024.

Happening this week and weekend

Thursday | McPherson Playhouse | 8pm

Join the popular internet personalities at this show as part of their No Refunds tour. [$49]

Friday | McPherson Playhouse | 7:30pm

Hear the award-winning Canadian singer take on holiday classics. [$53+]

Sunday | Government Street | 1-4pm

Enjoy crafts for all ages, carollers singing and plenty of shopping at this festive day downtown. [Free]

Laila Biali. Photo: Royal McPherson

Holiday Movie Night | Tuesday | 7:30pm

Catch a screening of A White Christmas at Oak Bay Beach Hotel. [Waitlist]

Kennel Club Karaoke | Tuesday | 8pm

Sing your heart out at The Vicious Poodle—now featuring Christmas songs. [Free entrance]

Santa and Storytime | Wednesday | 7pm

Crafts for kids and a chance to meet Santa at Tillicum Mall. [By donation]

Annual Sing-Along Messiah | Wednesday | 7pm

Head to the Victoria Conservatory of Music for an evening sing-along to Handel’s Messiah. [$29]

Festive Brass Reindeer Games | Thursday | 7:30pm

Hear festive tunes at the Charlie White Theatre. [$43]

Celebrate the holiday season with this show at Hermann’s. [$20]

London Calling | Friday | 8:30pm

Hear this tribute to British punk and mod pop at Hermann’s Upstairs. [$25]

Handel’s Messiah | Friday | 7:30pm

Hear Handel’s masterpiece performed by the Victoria Symphony and the Victoria Philharmonic Choir at Farquhar at UVic. [$56+]

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe | Premieres Friday | 7pm

This performance of the beloved story by C.S. Lewis will kick off at the Roxy Theatre Friday evening. [$22+]

Big Hank’s Christmas Show | Friday | 7:30pm

See a new lineup and new songs from Big Hank’s band. [$30+]

Punk Rock Holiday Market | Saturday | 11am - 6pm

Shop from 40 punk vendors and listen to some killer music at this second annual market. [$5]

Photos with Santa | Saturday | 11am-3pm

Head to Esquimalt Recreation Centre to grab a photo with Santa. [By donation]

Transport yourself back in time with a Christmas celebration at the oldest house in British Columbia. [Free]

Helmcken House. Photo: RBCM

Holiday Soul Party | Saturday | 7pm

Catch soul, Motown, and New Orleans style holiday favourites at Hermann’s. [$25]

Join the Victoria Symphony and vocalist Ken Lavigne for this holiday show at the Royal Theatre. [$29]

Love Actually at Cinecenta | Sunday & Monday | 7pm

See the Christmas favourite—which turns 20 this year—at Cinecenta. [$9]

Polar Express at Cinecenta | Sunday & Monday | 5pm

This cartoon Christmas film will screen for two evenings at Cinecenta. [$9]

Shop old and new at this market, fundraising for Food Outreach for Homeless. [$2]

Wrap up the year with this holiday performance at Hermann’s. [$25]

It’s a Wonderful Life at Cinecenta | Next Tuesday & Wednesday | 5pm & 7:30 pm

There will be multiple screenings of this holiday classic at Cinecenta. [$9]

It’s a Wonderful Life. Photo: Cinecenta

Pop-up Christmas Concert | Next Tuesday | 11:45am

Hear Christmas tunes at the Garden Court at Monterey Rec Centre. [Free]

Miracle on 34th Street at OBBH | Next Tuesday | 5pm

See the original version of this classic Christmas story at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel, with dinner and drinks included. [$89]

Bands! Bands! Bands! | Next Tuesday | 7pm

See this lineup of local musicians at the Victoria Event Centre, with a holiday twist. [$8]

Ongoing Events

Santa at Mayfair Mall | Until December 24 | During mall hours

Find Santa and his elves in front of Bath and Body Works for a holiday photo.

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]

Esquimalt Farmers Market | Thursdays | 4:30-6:30pm

Load up on farm-fresh goodies at this local market, happening indoors at Esquimalt Recreation. [Free]

Feel Free: Free Gallery Days at AGGV | First Saturday from 10am-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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