Victoria Events Jan 14 - 21

Whose Live Anyway, Candlelight: A Tribute to ABBA, Jeremy Hotz - Très Misérables, trivia and comedy nights, and more!

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Amelia Acedo
January 14, 2025

Happy Tuesday, friends. Welcome to another edition of TWIV, giving you a front-row seat to the must-see performances of Victoria.

On our radar

🍽 Dine Around and Stay in Town: The city’s favourite foodie festival of the year is back on Jan 24, with more than 50 restaurants highlighting their best dishes through three-course menus set at deliciously low prices. 

❄️ Frozen in Time: Join your two favourite princesses for an afternoon of storytelling and sing along at the McPherson Playhouse on Jan 25. 

🍫 Hot Chocolate Festival: Taste the warmth of Victoria’s community with this month-long festival from Feb 1-28, where participating businesses showcase their creative hot chocolate experiences to support the BC SPCA Victoria Community Animal Centre.

🤣 Sara Pascoe: The British comedian and writer will bring her standup to McPherson Playhouse, Feb 14.

🍽 Culinaire: Vancouver Island’s finest food and beverage event will return to the Victoria Conference Centre on Feb 26. 

😂 Nikki Glaser: The Emmy Award-winning comedian will bring her standup to the Royal Theatre, Feb 27 & 28.

🏆 A night at the Oscars: An evening of glitz, glamour, and movie music at the Royal Theatre on March 8 & 9. From The Wizard of Oz and E.T.: The Extraterrestrial to Chinatown and Chariots of Fire, relive some of cinema’s most magical musical moments.

🎪 Cirque du Soleil Crystal: A breakthrough ice experience where world-class ice skating and unexpected acrobatics fuse to create the first on-ice experience from Cirque du Soleil, coming to Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre, May 8-18.dunt vitae non dolor. In quis leo dignissim, lacinia magna quis, condimentum leo.

Happening this week and weekend

McPherson Playhouse | Friday | 7:30pm

See the Canadian comedian and his long-haired chihuahua/ emotional-support animal, Shackleton, in their new show filled with Jeremy’s iconic miserable jokes and mishaps. [$48+]

Royal Theatre | Thurs & Fri | 8pm

See improv legends from Whose Line Is It Anyway—including two original cast members—at the Royal Theatre. [$83.75]

Whose Live Anyway. Royal Theatre Website.

Christ Church Cathedral | Saturday | 6:30pm

Experience the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience and discover the music of ABBA, with hits like Dancing Queen and The Winner Takes It All, at Christ Church Cathedral under the gentle glow of candlelight. [$52+]

A weekly show of knowledge, tunes, and sporadic lunacy. [$13]

Sauvage Comedy Night | Tuesday | 8pm

Visit Ile Sauvage Brewing Co. for a night of pure laughs with comedians Elyott Ryan, Evan Mumford, Mikey Dubs, Burke Maru, and Lena Mutafov. [$15]

Forage For Your Dinner | Thursday | 9am

Join chef and forager Tom Kral on this forest adventure, discovering nature’s bounty. This special dinner starts early with a trip to Metchosin where guests get into the woods and see what wild foods they can unearth. Guests return downtown, to enjoy some relaxation time and to get dressed up for an evening dinner at the Victoria Public Market, featuring elements found on their forage, as Tom weaves his holistic, rustic, and delicious kitchen magic. [$145.95]

Tom Kral. natureschef.ca

Design your very own luminaries, starting with a blank mason jar and bringing it to life with hand-painted winter designs. Whether it’s frosty trees, snowy nightscapes, or twinkling stars, you’ll follow step-by-step guidance to make your vision a reality. [$45]

Flamenco Guitar Evening | Thursday | 7pm

Visit The Mint for an evening of flamenco, featuring Gareth Owen, Jake Lee, and singer Jafelin Palacios "La Niña de Bolivar". [$25+]

The Noah Becker Quartet | Thursday | 7pm

See the quartet led by alto saxophonist Noah Becker, known for his dynamic and engaging playing at Hermann's, and joined by a trio of all-star musicians: Brent Jarvis on piano, Graham Villette on drums, and Kosma Busheikin on upright bass. [$25]

Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Steven Lee Olsen is coming to Charlie White Theatre to present his tour “Country Night In Canada” featuring JoJo Mason. [$77]

Test your knowledge and grab a bite. [Free to play]

Victoria Whisky Festival | Thurs-Sun | Various times

Join the 19th Victoria Whisky Festival at the Hotel Grand Pacific for interactive tastings, masterclasses, special dinners, and more. [$49+]

Victoria Whisky Festival. Website.

Little Fernwood Fundraiser Weekend | Fri-Sun | Various times

You are invited to a fun weekend full of events including a variety show, a silent auction, music, yoga, and more, to raise funds for new floors and other renovations at Little Fernwood . [By donation]

Visit Clive’s Lounge to experience House of Suntory on their 100-year anniversary, on a casual drop-in-and-out tasting that will be showcasing some incredible and exclusive whiskies from one of Japan’s premier distilleries. [$80.35] 

Manic Focus | Friday | 9:30pm

See the artist of many talents and unique style, with DJ Mt. Doyle and BB Stepz at Capital Ballroom. [$24.50]

To kick off Lunar New Year Celebrations, visit Mayfair Shopping Centre’s Court (in front of Bath and Body Works) for a free calligraphy demonstration and workshop. [Free] 

Join the Moon Under Water's Distillery Lounge for lunch and a show of big emotions, joy, cultural expression, and absolute clownery with performers like G Wiz, Aries Moon, Leo Moon, and more. [$15+] 

Pinot & Paint | Saturday | 2pm

A step-by-step painting class for all levels, with all materials included, snacks, and a glass of wine at the Oaklands Community Centre. [$25]

Discover the enchanting world of Rachel Portman's The Little Prince with Robert Holliston at the Pacific Opera Victoria & Baumann Centre. [Free]

Celebrate the best of Scotland at a paired Scotch whisky dinner at HOB Fine Foods featuring expertly paired courses by Chef Castro Boateng, hosted by David Allardice of Whisky Sounds Good. [$120+]

Multiple Maple Blues Award winner David Vest and his red-hot band will be Rockin' and Shouting' the Blues, turning Hermann's into a good-times Gulf Coast juke joint, playing blues classics with a healthy helping of David's original tunes. [$25]

Snowed In Comedy Tour | Saturday | 7:30pm

See Dan Quinn, Pete Zedlacher, Paul Myrehaug and Erica Sigurdson bring an amazing show to the Royal Theatre, with each of the comedians offering a unique and hilarious take. [$59+]

Enjoy an afternoon of music and prose of Robert Burns, dancing, and other Scottish cultural entertainment at St. Andrew's Presbyterian. [$12]

Dominic Miller | Sunday | 7pm 

Listen to Sting’s trusty side-kick guitarist and the co-author of many of Sting's mega hits at the Royal McPherson Playhouse. [$79+]

90s Dance Mix Tour | Sunday | 7pm

Get ready to step back into the 90s at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, featuring an iconic lineup of dance music legends, including Milli Vanilli’s Fab Morvan, 2 Unlimited, Haddaway, Technotronic’s Daisy Dee, and Turbo B of SNAP. [$49.50+]

Vancouver's new musical tribute to Bon Jovi will perform at the Charlie White Theatre, featuring all the hits from the 80's, with a focus on replicating the high-energy performances and musical style of the legendary band, Bad Medicine. [$51.45]

Amos Gill | Sunday | 10pm

See the Australian comedian, known for his observational comedy, clever storytelling, and ability to connect with audiences through universal themes and cultural quirks at Capital Ballroom. [$45]

Build a stunning sand art succulent terrarium at the Six Mile Pub that’s truly one of a kind: choose vibrant layers of sand to create a unique base, add a lush succulent, and top it off with decorative accent pebbles. [$50]

Trivia at Ross Bay Pub | Monday | 7pm

Test your knowledge and win prizes during Monday trivia night presented by Sixty Watt Trivia. [Free to play]

Karaoke Monday | Monday | 7-10pm

Jam with good energy, gorgeous pipes, relentless tambourine solos, and more at Whistle Buoy Brewing. [Free] 

Cake Decoration Workshop | Next Tuesday | 6:15pm

Visit Flourish BeauTea in Langford for a fun and creative evening learning new techniques, meeting fellow cake enthusiasts, and unleashing your inner artist. [$91.86]

Miguelito Valdés and band | Next Tuesday | 8:30pm

Visit Bard and Banker for a fun latin night of live music. [Free]

Ongoing events

Sidney Museum 19th Annual LEGO Exhibit | Daily | Dec 20 - March 30

Hundreds of LEGO creations are on display at the museum until March 30. [By donation]

Oaklands Outdoor Art Tour | Daily | Any time

Experience the self-guided outdoor walking tour of art displays in the Oaklands, inspired by and reflecting the local culture, social events, and environment of the neighbourhood. [Free]

Weekly Cloverpoint Parkrun | Saturdays | 9am

Join a fun and friendly 5K run starting at Cloverpoint. [Free]

See the restored home, built in 1865, and learn about the family who lived there. [$8.50]

Moss Street Winter Market | Saturdays | 10am-1pm

Discover local vendors, get farm-fresh produce and listen to live music at this weekly market. [Free]

Drag Brunch at Vicious Poodle | Saturdays & Sundays | 11am

Enjoy a hearty brunch while Victoria’s top drag performers put on a show. [Free entrance]

Give More Than a Gift—Give Sport

Celebrate the holidays with Nike. Explore a wide range of performance apparel, iconic sneakers, and versatile accessories designed to inspire movement and style. Find thoughtful gifts for the athletes and sports enthusiasts on your list, and make this holiday season truly special.

That’s it!

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