Happy Tuesday, friends. Welcome to another edition of TWIV, your weekly treasure chest of Victoria's brightest gems.

On our radar

🎤 Snotty Nose Rez Kids: See the hip hop duo take the stage at Capital Ballroom, Feb 16, 2024.

🐲 Lunar New Year Parade: Head to Chinatown to see this annual parade and blessing of merchants, featuring lion and dragon performances and other traditional Chinese dances, Feb 18.

☂️ 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. 

⛸️ Stars on Ice: See some of the world’s best figure skaters show off their skills at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre, May 16, 2024.

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

Happening this week and weekend

🎶 Feist 

Sunday | Royal Theatre | 8pm

The iconic Canadian indie singer will take the stage to perform music from her album Multitudes. [$64+]

🎤 Jon Dore

Friday | The Mint | 7pm & 10pm

See the Juno-winning comedian perform his standup, with an early and late show running. [$30]

🎞️ Victoria Film Festival

Until Thursday | Multiple screenings

The VFF continues this week for its 30-year celebration for the Victoria Film Festival, with multiple screenings at the Vic Theatre, Odeon, Capital 6, and Bluebridge Theatre. See the full schedule here.

City and Colour with Nathaniel Rateliff and the Nightsweats | Tuesday | 7pm

Dallas Green’s band will kick off their cross-Canada tour with Rateliff as the opener, at the Save-on-Foods Memorial Arena. [$100+]

Joint Author Book Signing | Tuesday | 7pm

Local radio host Jason Lamb will speak on his new book NOMEANSNO alongside the co-authors of MudSlide at Bolen Books. [Free]

An Evening of Folk Americana | Wednesday | 7pm

Hear music from local artist Tyler James Johnson at the Victoria Event Centre. [$25]

UVic Cafe Historique | Wednesday | 7pm

Presented by Dr. David Zimmerman, this lecture will look at the history of technology in everyday life at Hermann’s. [$5]

High Valley | Thursday | 7:30pm

See this Canadian country supergroup perform at the Royal Theatre, with openers Tim & The Glory Boys. [$64]

Doug Towle | Thursday | 7pm

Hear a flamenco performance from this world-class guitarist at Hermann’s, with an option to arrive early for a Dine Around dinner. [$25]

Grease | Thurs & Fri at 7:30pm, Sat at 2:30pm 

See the Shawnigan Lake School production of the beloved musical at McPherson Playhouse. [$30+]

New Orleans Mardi Gras Party | Friday | 7pm

Shanna Dance and Jonnie Bridgman will bring Mardi Gras to Victoria with their performance of NOLA classics at Hermann’s. [$25]

Window Wanderland | Friday | 6-9pm

Wander through James Bay to see decorated windows created by residents. Check out the downloadable map on the day to see which addresses are taking part. [Free]

Traffic Light Party | Friday | 10pm

Head to the Capital Ballroom to mingle and dance at YYJ’s biggest traffic light party—wear green for “single,” red for “taken” and yellow for "it's complicated.” [$14+]

Mind Garden x Island Wubs | Friday | 9pm

With two rooms and 14 artists across multiple genres at this show, there will be something for everyone at Hermann’s Upstairs. [$22+]

Island Vintage Events Fair and Fashion Show | Saturday | 9:30am

Check out multiple vendors selling vintage goods like video games and toys, at the Mary Winspear Centre. [$5]

Circa | Saturday | 7:30pm

Catch this contemporary circus featuring 10 acrobats pushing their limits on stage at the Royal Theatre. [$31+]

Uptown Lunar New Year Celebration | Saturday | 12:30pm

Grab a red envelope and check out the lion dancers at Uptown Shopping Centre. [Free]

ReLove Market | Saturday & Sunday | 11am

Sift through this massive collection of second-hand and vintage clothing at Kwench. [Free entrance]

Strumbellas | Saturday | 9pm

See the Canadian rockers perform their latest music at Capital Ballroom. [$40]

Lunar New Year Esquimalt | Sunday | 2:30pm

Ring in the year of the dragon at Esquimalt town square with live performances. [Free]

Great American Songbook Trio | Sunday | 1pm

The Victoria musicians are back at Hermann’s to perform the best of 20th century American music. [$20]

Ryan Oliver Quartet | Sunday | 7pm

Hear the musicians perform a tribute to John Coltrane’s 1963 Ballads album at Hermann’s. [$25]

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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. 

Crossings 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]

Abstract Engagement at Gage Gallery | Until Feb 11 | 11am-5pm

See Barb Derousie’s contemporary abstract work, starting Jan 23. [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

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.

Other things you might want to know

Cancelled: Performances of As Above at the Belfry have been cancelled on Tuesday and Wednesday due to ill cast members.

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.

See you next week? Same time, same place.

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