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Victoria Events Dec 5-12
Festive concerts, caroling, a lights show, holiday markets, and more
Capital Daily team
December 05, 2023
Happy Tuesday, friends. Let's dive into the latest TWIV, your digital window to what's buzzing in Victoria.
On our radar
🎄 Anything Goes Market: The Victoria Legion is hosting its Christmas market on Dec 17 from 9am to 2pm with proceeds going to Food Outreach for the Homeless. [$2 entry]
🎸 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+]
🎭 Jesus Christ Superstar: The 50th anniversary tour will hit the Royal Theatre from Jan 2-7.
🎶 The Strumbellas: The Canadian rock band will perform at Capital Ballroom on Feb 10, 2024. [$39.50]
🪩 Dance Dance Resolution: On New Year’s Eve, Astrocolor will headline Capital Ballroom with doors opening at 8pm. [$35.54]
🤸 Cirque du Soleil: Corteo: Take in this joyous circus performance Jan 11-14 at Save-on-Foods Memorial Arena.
🎙️ Prepare for an enchanting evening of jazz as vocalist, Heather Ferguson and an All Star Band take the stage at Hermann’s Jazz Club in Victoria on December 8.*
*Sponsored Listing
Happening this week and weekend
Saturday & Sunday | McPherson Playhouse | 2pm & 7pm
In its 15th season, this annual singing and dancing extravaganza has become a tradition for many. [$57+]
Saturday & Sunday | Royal Theatre | 7:30pm & 2pm
Victoria Symphony and Canadian trumpet virtuoso Jens Lindemann bring Christmas Pops to brassy new heights. [$29+]
Saturday | Saanich Fairgrounds | 1-7pm
A local tasting festival featuring producers of wine, beer, spirits, ciders, along with some entertainment. [$33.28]
Brett Kissel | Today | 8pm
Catch the Canadian country singer performing at McPherson Playhouse. [$71+]
Jingle Brass | Today | 7pm
Join the UVic brass studios as they ring in the holiday season at Phillip T. Young Recital Hall. [By donation]
Reel Rock 17 On Tour | Today | 7pm
Enjoy three films featuring the year’s biggest climbing and adventure stories ranging from Pakistan to France and Palestine at the Roxy Theatre. [$25]
A Celtic Christmas | Wednesday | 7:30pm
Yuletide songs from England, Ireland, Scotland, and beyond featuring a 9-woman vocal ensemble at the Charlie White Theatre.
Garret T. Willie | Wednesday | 7:30pm
Rock ‘n’ roll and blues musician Garret T. Willie will take to the stage at the Victoria Event Centre. [$20]
Garret T. Willie / Facebook
Caroling and Christmas Treats | Thursday | 1pm
Hosted by the Canadian College of Performing Arts alumni at the Monterey Recreation Centre - Garry Oak Room.
Colombian Christmas Market | Thursday | 3pm
Prepare for the Night of Little Candles and celebrate Colombian culture with vendors selling prepared foods, arts, crafts, and more at the Victoria Event Centre. [Free]
Tribute to Wayne Shorter | Thursday | 7pm
The David Santana Quintet will pay homage to the legendary Wayne Shorter at Hermann’s. Buy tickets in person. [$25]
K-Pop Night | Thursday | 10pm
Lucky Bar will host this night featuring a three-screen K-Pop extravaganza. [$12]
Jon and Roy Holiday Special | Friday | 8pm
Jon and Roy return to the Royal Theatre for their 14th holiday special, along with special guests. [$30.75+]
Canada’s Tribute to the Band | Friday | 8:30pm
The Great Divide perform the music of The Band at Hermann’s Upstairs. [$35]
Kenaissance | Friday | 9pm
Canada’s Drag Race finalist Kendall Gender puts on a show inspired by Beyonce’s iconic Renaissance world tour at the Capital Ballroom. [$21-$42]
Kendall Gender / Twitter (X)
White Wolf Homes Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank Fundraiser | Saturday | 10am
The annual fundraiser will feature raffle prizes, a dunk tank, live music, and more at Harbour City Kitchens.
The Odd Fellows Winter Market | Saturday | 11am-6pm
Check out the vendors at this market at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Victoria Lodge #1. Entry is by donation and proceeds will go to Victoria Native Friendship Centre.
The Season is ‘Round Again | Saturday | 2pm
South Island Harmony A Cappella Chorus present this afternoon of song featuring Trounce Alley Quartet, Lady and The Tramps, and UVic Brass. [$30]
Harry Manx and Mark Ferris | Saturday | 8pm
The Victoria Conservatory of Music brings blues artist Harry Manx and Vancouver Opera concertmaster and violinist Mark Ferris together to play songs from their new recording. [$45.46]
Neon Steve & Friends | Saturday | 9pm
A night of house music at Capital Ballroom. [$20-$27.50]
Yo Ho Ho 2023! | Saturday | 10pm
Thirrrsty Barrr’s fundraiser at Hermann’s Upstairs. [$33.28]
Vitaly: An Evening of Wonders | Saturday | 7pm
World-class illusionist Vitaly will take the stage at The Farquhar at UVic to perform some impossible magic. [$10-$45]
Vitaly. Photo: UVic
Moss Street Holiday Market | Saturday & Sunday | 10am-4pm
The 28th annual holiday market will feature over 70 vendors in the Sir James Douglas school gymnasium, Garry Oak Room, Fairfield Community Centre, and a school portable.
Breakfast with Santa | Sunday | 9am, 11am, 1pm
Enjoy a festive brunch buffet with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Callisto restaurant at the Westin Bear Mountain Resort & Spa. [$37.50-$75]
Brunch with Santa | Sunday | 12pm
Enjoy brunch at The Courtney Room and get a photo with Santa, a goodie bag for kids, a pastry basket, and a two-course brunch. Bring along food items to donate to the Mustard Seed Church Holiday Food Drive. [$30-$75]
Great American Song Book Trio | Sunday | 1pm
Miss Louise Rose, Joey Smith, and Kelby MacNayr present this special concert at Hermann’s. [$20]
A Holiday Cellobration | Sunday | 7pm
UVic cello students, alumni, and community members come together in a festive concert. Proceeds will go to the UVic Students’ Society Food Bank.
Annual Christmas Charity Fundraiser | Sunday | 7pm
The Island Big Band will raise funds for the Salvation army and The Mustard Seed Food Bank. The band will be playing Christmas songs in the big band swing style at Hermann’s. [$20]
Buddy’s Holly Jolly Christmas | Monday | 7:30pm
Zachary Stevenson hosts this special Christmas concert at the McPherson Playhouse, and will be joined by The Lovettes. [$59]
Ongoing Events
Lights of Wonder | Until Dec 31 | 4-9pm
Centennial Square is transformed into a holiday wonderland with themed light exhibits, interactive light tunnels, and a 40-foot festive tree. [Free]
A Wonderheads Christmas Carol | Until Dec 23 | Various times
The Belfry Theatre is putting on this production based on A Christmas Carol by Wonderheads Theatre, featuring ghosts, puppets, and not a word of dialogue. [Pay-what-you-can]
Game:Play | Dec 7-16 | 3pm & 7pm
A theatre show about games and wonder at Belfry’s BMO Studio Theatre.
In The Flesh | Dec 9 to March 31, 2024
The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria brings together more than 100 works of art with the focus of the nude as a subject for artistic expression.
Drag Brunch at Vicious Poodle | Saturdays & Sundays | 11am
Enjoy a hearty brunch while Victoria’s top drag performers put on a show. [Free entrance]
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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