Victoria Events Feb 13-20

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

Just announced

🎶 Ocie Elliott: The local Juno-nominated folk duo will perform at the Royal Theatre, March 1 & 2.

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

🍌 Raffi: Bring your little ones to see the iconic children’s performer at the Royal Theatre, Nov 23 & 24.

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

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

🩰 Dracula: See Ballet Victoria take on the classic tale, set to a stunning score. March 15-17.

Happening this week and weekend

🐲 Lunar New Year Parade

Sunday | Chinatown | 11:30am

Head to Chinatown to see this annual parade and blessing of merchants, featuring lion and dragon performances and other traditional Chinese dances. [Free]

🎨 Victoria Winter Arts Fest

Friday to Monday | Downtown | 5-9pm

See public art, light installations, late-night shopping, and live performances throughout Victoria’s downtown core (check the virtual maps to see participating spots), with family friendly events and a 19+ afterparty. [Free]

🎤 Snotty Nose Rez Kids

Friday | Capital Ballroom | 9pm

See the Northern BC hip hop duo perform their new music. [$35]

Till Death Do Us Part | Tuesday | 7:30pm

Join this Valentine’s themed ghost walking tour in downtown Victoria. [$17+]

Pride, Prejudice, and Provisions | Wednesday | 6pm

Enjoy food and drinks while watching this one-man show taking place at Old Town at RBCM. [$70]

Celebrate Art Show starts | Wednesday | 4-6pm

See the first show at the new Colwood Arts and Culture Centre, celebrating love and community. Join the reception on Wednesday or catch the show before it ends March 14. [Admission price]

Disco Party with The Free Label | Thursday | 8pm

Dance to music from this high-energy Toronto band at Victoria Event Centre. [$19]

100 Years of Broadway | Thursday | 8pm

Go on a journey through a century of Broadway musicals at the Phoenix Theatre at UVic, kicking off Thursday and running until the 24th. [$32]

KSAR | Friday | 7pm

Hear the enchanting melodies of this local band at Hermann’s. [$20]

London Calling | Friday | 8:30pm

See this Island-based cover band perform punk and mod tunes at Hermann’s Upstairs. [$25]

Clean Slate | Friday | 8pm 

Reset your goals for 2024 and enjoy live music at Victoria Event Centre. [$35]

American Rock Legends | Friday | 7:30pm

See this tribute to Bob Segar and other rock legends at McPherson Playhouse. [$60]

Art Battle | Saturday | 6pm

See talented artists go head to head to create their best work in 20 minutes at Victoria Event Centre. Art will be auctioned off at the end of the night. [$22+]

Medusa Quartet | Sunday | 7:30pm

See these four folk musicians turn western string music on its head at Hermann’s. [$25]

Esquimalt Family Day | Monday | 9am-1pm

Take your kids to this day of swimming, kindergym, and other fun-filled activities at Esquimalt Rec Centre. [Free]

Family Day at RBCM | Monday | All Day

For a day of learning and kid-friendly activities, head to RBCM for Family Day. [Free]

Saanich Family Fun Day | Monday | 11am-3pm

Head to Cedar Hill Rec for live music, kids ceramics, storytelling and other crafty activities at this family-oriented event. [Free]

Family Day at AGGV | Monday | 2-4pm

Create family portraits, contribute to large-scale art projects and explore the gallery for Family Day. [Free]

Family Day at the Legislature | Monday | 9am-4pm

Spend the day exploring the Parliament Building and taking part in family friendly activities. [Free]

Family Fun Day Walk | Monday | 1:30-3pm

Head into nature at this family walk around Elk/Beaver Lake. Meet at the Beaver Lake Picnic Shelter at Filter Beds parking lot. Please leave the pets at home for this walk. [Free] 

K-OS | Next Tuesday | 9pm

The Canadian hip hop star will be in town to celebrate his birthday and perform alongside a lineup of special guests at the Capital Ballroom. [$35+]

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

See local bands Rare-Earth Magnet, Arbutus Roots, Charis Tazumi, and Dysaynia at the Victoria Event Centre. [$10]

Ongoing Events

Victoria Hot Chocolate Festival | Until Feb 20

Grab a cup of specialty hot chocolate at multiple participating cafes around Victoria, fundraising for the Victoria SPCA. 

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]

Below and Beyond art show opens | Until March 3

See the works of Martha Case and Carla Unger at the Gage Gallery. [Included in price of 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

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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