Victoria Events Jan 2-9

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

On our radar

⛸️ 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.

🎸 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. 

🎶 Alan Doyle: The Canadian musician and Great Big Sea frontman will perform at the McPherson Playhouse February 22. 

🤸 Cirque du Soleil: Corteo: Take in this joyous circus performance January 11-14 at Save-on-Foods Memorial Arena.

🎵 Bahamas: The musician will perform music from his new album at the Royal Theatre, April 20, 2024.

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

Happening this week and weekend

🎭 Jesus Christ Superstar

Premieres Tuesday | Royal Theatre | 8pm

The 50th anniversary tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical will show at the Royal Theatre from Jan 2-7. [$161+]

🧱 Lego Exhibit

Opens Tuesday | Sidney Museum | 10am-4pm

Lego displays will fill the Sidney Museum until April 1, with castles, space explorers and famous landmarks created with the plastic blocks. [By donation]

🛻 Motorsports Spectacular

Friday & Saturday | Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre | 7pm

This fan favourite is back with monster truck racing and wheelie competitions at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre. [$30]

Think Tank Trivia | Tuesday | 7pm

Test your knowledge at this trivia night at the Sticky Wicket Clubhouse.

Community Days at RBCM | Tuesday-Thursday | 10am-5pm

The Royal BC Museum will offer pay-by-donation entrance to community members for three days, allowing people to catch the last days of the SUE and Angkor exhibitions before they close. [By donation]

Dracula: Part 1 | Wednesday | 7pm

See the first part of this trilogy series, performing a dramatic reading of Bram Stoker’s classic at UVic’s Phoenix Theatre. [$10+]

Maria Ho | Wednesday | 7pm

With her soulful singing voice, Ho will perform classics from the golden era of music at Hermann’s. [$20]

K-Pop Night | Thursday | 10pm

Show off your moves at this K-Pop dance party, featuring your favourite music videos on a big screen. [$12] 

Dracula: Part 2 | Friday | 7pm

The second part of this Dracula trilogy series will be performed at UVic’s Phoenix Theatre. [$10+]

West Coast Soul Collective | Friday | 7pm

See a collection of Victoria’s best young musicians at Hermann’s. [$15]

Classic Rock Tribute Night | Friday | 8:30pm

See the Brice Tabish Band take on rock favourites like the Stones and Van Halen at Hermann’s Upstairs. [$20]

Owen Chow Quintet | Saturday | 7pm

The award-winning trumpet player will perform for the first time with his own quartet at Hermann’s. [$20]

Goth Night | Saturday | 8pm

Hear DJ sets playing dance punk and goth rock at the Victoria Event Centre. [$20]

Dracula: Part 3 | Sunday | 7pm

Finish off this Dracula performance trilogy with part three at UVic’s Phoenix Theatre. [$10+]

Sensory Sensitive Screening at IMAX | Sunday | 10am

Those with sensory issues can catch Flight of the Butterflies at this alternative IMAX experience, with low lighting, lowered sound and reduced capacity.

Ongoing Events

Gage Gallery Small Works Shop | Until January 14 | 11am-5pm

Jewelry, small painting, ceramics and more will be available to buy at the main gallery. 

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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