Victoria Events Feb 27 - March 5

Happy Tuesday, friends. Welcome to another edition of TWIV, where every headline is a curtain lift, offering you the best view of Victoria's lively stage.

On our radar

🎶 Dylan Willows Celebration Concert: Featuring some of Victoria’s best talent, including Current Swell, Jon and Roy, and Vince Vacarro. Proceeds from this fundraiser will go to The Zone 91.3 host, Willows, who is dealing with terminal cancer. March 19.

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

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

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

🎵 Ziggy Alberts: The Australian singer will bring his folk-pop melodies to the Royal Theatre, June 23.

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

Happening this week and weekend

🍻 Victoria Beer Week

Starts Friday | Multiple Venues

The craft beer festival is back for its 10th year, with plenty of brews to try and breweries to tour. [Prices vary per event]

🎶 Ocie Elliot

Friday & Saturday | Royal Theatre | 8pm

The local Juno-nominated folk duo will perform a two-night stint at the Royal. [$30]

🎻 Pacific Baroque Festival

Starts Tuesday | Multiple venues

The festival will kick off with a performance at St. Barnabas Church on Tuesday and will run until March 3. [$29+]

Best Canadian Poetry in English Launch | Wednesday | 7pm

Celebrate the launch of this poetry collection at Munro’s Books with local poet Yvonne Blomer, reading five of this year’s best poets. [Free]

Big Dog Energy Comedy | Thursday | 7pm

See this dog-friendly comedy show at Ollie Quinn Optometry. [$15+]

Meetup Socials | Thursday | 6:30pm

Head to KWENCH to socialize, hear live music and enjoy local wines and beers. [Free]

Something Rotten | Thursday-Saturday | 7:30pm

See the SMUS production of the musical comedy at the McPherson Playhouse. [$30]

The Smokestacks | Thursday | 7pm

The six-piece band will perform old-school blues and soul at Hermann’s. [$15]

Theatresports | Friday | 8pm

Catch this competitive improv show at KWENCH. [$25]

Ashley Wey and the Blue Lights | Friday | 7pm

See the award-winning singer perform with The Blue Lights at Hermann’s. [$25]

Groove Kitchen | Friday | 8:30pm

Dance to soul, funk and R&B tracks at this multi-room venue. [$20]

Bass Camel and Posh Coat | Friday | 8pm

See the Vancouver prog-funk quintet at Victoria Event Centre. [$20+] 

Issamba Showcase | Saturday | 8:30pm

See Mamadou Diabate and Percussion Mania at the Victoria Event Centre. Stay for the after party starting at 10:30pm  [$25+]

Greater Victoria Senior Band Concert | Saturday | 7pm

See the Mount Doug Secondary School band perform at Claremont Secondary School. [$10]

Legends Show | Sunday | 2pm

See this tribute to classic rock stars, with Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Roy Orbison impersonators at McPherson Playhouse. [$60+]

Meet the Makers Market | Sunday | 11am

Check out locally made art, jewelry, homeware and more at this monthly market at the Bay Centre. [Free]

Bite Me! 3 | Sunday | 6pm

See this unique celebration of food, critiquing diet culture through drag and burlesque. [$25+]

Take It to the Limit: Eagles Tribute | Monday | 7:30pm

Hear this tribute band perform The Eagles biggest hits at McPherson Playhouse. [$61+]

World of Drum and Bass | Next Tuesday | 10pm

Dive into a night of D&B music at Upstairs Cabaret. [$25+]

Ongoing events

Murder Weekend | Feb 21 - Mar 10

This play about a murder mystery party going awry will run at the Langham Court Theatre until March 10. [$19+]

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 Margaret 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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