Victoria Events Jan 21 - 28

Dine Around and Stay in town starts this week, Frozen in time, Flamenco, music, workshops, and more!

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Amelia Acedo
January 21, 2025

Happy Tuesday, friends. Welcome to another edition of TWIV, where we bring Victoria's lively alleys and venues right to your inbox.

On our radar

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

🎨 Paint and Cider Night: Head to Sea Cider Farm on Feb 13 for a unique paint night experience creating your own canvas that forms a larger, beautiful masterpiece when brought together.

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

🥘 Savour Sidney: Exclusive prix-fixe dining experiences at participating restaurants in Sidney from Feb 21-March 15. 

🍽 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—and recent Emmy host—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.

🎭 Hot Flash Comedy: See comedian Cory Mack and Island funny woman Syd Bosel at the McPherson Playhouse on March 22. 

🎵 The Beach Boys: See the popular band’s Endless Summer Gold tour at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre on March 22. 

🎪 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.

🎶 The Victoria Conservatory of Music invites everyone to make 2025 unforgettable! Join dynamic group classes for all skill levels and connect, grow, and thrive through music.*

*Sponsored Listing

Happening this week and weekend

Participating Restaurants | Jan 24 - Feb 7 | Various times

The city’s favourite foodie festival of the year is back from Jan 24-Feb 7, with more than 50 restaurants highlighting their best dishes through three-course menus set at deliciously low prices. [$25+]

McPherson Playhouse | Saturday | 11am & 2:30pm

Join your two favourite princesses for an afternoon of storytelling and songs. [$36.50]

The Mint | Sunday | 7pm

Visit The Mint for a night of flamenco featuring Jake Lee, Gareth Owen, Denise Yeo, and visiting artist Annette Morcos. [$33]

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

Tom Vickery Trio | Wednesday | 7pm

Join the party with Tom and friends celebrating 40 years of performing at Hermann’s at a relaxed evening of jazz, cocktails, and food. [$20]

Enjoy a talk and presentation about composing a painting with illustrative examples from Wong's paintings at The Gardens at HCP, then try your hand at his techniques and learn how to paint blossoms. [$80+]

Watercolour painting by R. Wong. Image: HCP

Dine Around Gala | Thursday | 5pm

Kick off the popular foodie fest at Crystal Garden with this gala, featuring mouthwatering bites and sips from over 50 local restaurants and beverage purveyors with lively entertainment, socializing and fun. [$128]

Vox Project² | Thursday | 7pm

See young female vocalists Angela Wilson and Sarah Terlesky at Hermann’s on a collaborative show featuring two-line vocal melodies with arrangements of new standards and their own original compositions. [$20]

Visit The Duke Saloon for their monthly showcase featuring Victoria's favourite bands with new and upcoming acts. [$17]

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

Head to Christ Church Cathedral for a night exploring the themes of transformation and change. In this program, the Quartet presents Schubert's String Quartet No. 1 (D. 18) and String Quartet No. 15 (D. 887). [$33]

Robbie Burns Night | Friday | 6pm

Honor the legacy of Scotland's beloved poet at the Bard and Banker, with a reading of “Address to a Haggis” and bagpipe performances. [$7.99]

Open Mic Night | Friday | 6:30pm

Head to Green Cuisine for a fun night of poetry reading, storytelling, acoustic music, and more. [Free]

Pablo Cardenas' powerhouse trio plays a tribute to the legend Oscar Peterson, interpreting his most famous and beloved pieces at Hermann’s. [$30]

Colter Wall in Concert | Friday | 7:30pm

See the unique artist of traditional country music with Kade Hoffman at the Royal Theatre. [Sold out]

Dancers of Damelahamid | Friday | 7:30pm

See the Indigenous dance company at McPherson Playhouse. Co-commissioned by Dance Victoria, Raven Mother is its newly choreographed dance work, honouring late Elder Margaret Harris, who had a significant impact on the revitalization of Indigenous dance along the Northwest Coast. The work illuminates the integral role of women in holding cultural knowledge. [$34+]

Dancers of Damelahamid. Photo: The Royal & McPherson

Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele | Fri & Sat | 8:30pm and 6:30pm

Experience the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience and discover the music of Adele, with hits like “Hello” and “Rolling in the Deep,” at Christ Church Cathedral under the gentle glow of candlelight. [$39+]

Get ready for the pop party of the year. A night dedicated to the most iconic female popstars from the 90s to today—think Britney, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, and more—spinning their greatest hits all night long at the Wicket Hall. [$7+]

Enjoy a variety of delightful vegan dishes, including dessert, along with a silent auction featuring local gift baskets, gift cards, and more at MeeT on Blanshard. [$60]

Paint and Wine Night | Saturday | 7pm

Join Barbara Morris for a night of painting in the Archie Browning Lounge. Participants will be led through a painting experience while enjoying a refreshing glass of wine. [$42]

Catherine MacLellan | Saturday | 7pm

See the Prince Edward Island folk singer-songwriter at Charlie White Theatre. [$46]

From the timeless songs of Ol’ Blue Eyes, to George Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody in Blue, singer, songwriter and pianist, Tony DeSare, tackles two musical mavericks in one outstanding concert at the Royal Theatre. [$29+]

Visit Gardenworks in Colwood and learn to build a fresh flowering tropical bowl, filled with colourful tropical flowers and lush foliage. [$90]

Duo Concertante | Sunday | 2:30pm

Nancy Dahnand pianist Timothy Steeves explore three 19th-century sonatas from Beethoven, Amanda Maier, and Franck Sonata at Wentworth Villa. [$25+]

Violinist Nancy Dahnand and pianist Timothy Steeves. Photo: Eventbrite.

Rough Cuts: Cristina Bucci | Sunday | 3:30pm

Experience a 20-minute excerpt of Sisu, a work-in-progress by Dance Victoria with artist in residence Cristina Bucci and enjoy a Q&A with the artists. [Free]

Jazz Evensong | Sunday | 4pm

Head over to St. Mary’s Church in Oak Bay for a unique blend of exceptional jazz with the Edie Daponte Quartet, rooted in the context of meditation and prayer. [$20 suggested donation]

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]

Trivia Night at Swift Beer | Next Tuesday | 7pm

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

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

Visit Bard and Banker for a fun night of live Latin 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]

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That’s it!

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