Victoria Events Jan 23 - 30

Dine Around and Stay in Town, Yukon Blonde, Victoria Symphony and more!

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Robyn Bell
January 23, 2024

Happy Tuesday, friends. Welcome to another edition of TWIV, your pocket-sized town crier for all things Victoria.

On our radar

🎤 Slick Rick: Catch the legendary rapper and producer at the Capital Ballroom, Feb 1, 2024.

☂️ 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. 

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

Happening this week and weekend

Starts Friday | Various locations

Enjoy a staycation and get to know all the best food and accommodation in Victoria at this annual festival. Kicking off with a gala on Thursday night, it will run until Feb 11.

🎸 Yukon Blonde

Friday | Capital Ballroom | 8pm

Hear the BC rockers perform their latest work on their “Shuggie” tour. [$25]

Wednesday | Denford Hall, GNS senior school | 7:30pm

Hear beloved scores from films like West Side Story, Indiana Jones, and Amadeus. [$60+]

BC Curling Championships | Tuesday-Sunday

The tournament with 12 men’s and eight women’s teams will kick off at the Archie Browning Centre. [$6+]

Smut Slam | Wednesday | 7pm

Settle in for an evening of lust-filled storytelling at the Victoria Event Centre. [$18+]

Photo: VEC

Acoustic Open Mic | Wednesday | 7pm

Show off your skills or enjoy the performances at this open mic night at Hermann’s Upstairs. Performers can join for free. [$5] 

Louise Rose | Wednesday | 7pm

Back at Hermann’s with her “Alone Together” series, Louise Rose will perform solo jazz vocals and piano. [$20]

German Lieder Competition |  Wednesday | 5:30pm

Hear vocal performances of classic German repertoire from the Conservatory of Music. [Entrance fees may apply]

Robbie Burns Night | Thursday | 7pm

Celebrate Scottish culture with haggis and bagpiper performances at the Bard and Banker. [Reservations recommended]

Isle of Tease Festival | Friday & Saturday | 8pm

See this two-day burlesque show, featuring performers from across North America, at the Victoria Conference Centre. [$55]

Photo: Isle of Tease

Indie Sleaze Night | Friday | 9pm

Join the party keeping the indie sleaze revival alive and well in Victoria at Hermann’s Upstairs. [$15+]

Brent Jarvis Quintet | Friday | 7pm

See the band play contemporary jazz music from their newly released album, Dragonfly. [$25]

Stephanie Staples | Friday | 7:30pm

See the motivational speaker at the Charlie White Theatre. [$45]

Let’s Dance | Friday 7:30pm & Sunday 2:30pm 

See the pop choir’s new year’s performance at Dave Dunnet Theatre in Oak Bay High. [$25]

Persian Night | Friday | 10pm

Enjoy a night of dancing to Persian hits at the Victoria Event Centre. [$10+]

Victoria in Love | Saturday at 7:30pm & Sunday at 2:30pm

Hear the Victoria Symphony perform love songs, from classical work inspired by Romeo and Juliet to vocal performances of Moon River and West Side Story. [$30+]

Photo: Royal McPherson

Evening Social | Saturday | 7pm

Harvard Bass will be spinning house and techno at Hermann’s Upstairs. [$38+]

Avram McCagherty Quartet | Saturday | 7pm

Catch the quartet’s performance of traditional jazz at Hermann’s. [$25]

Hear guitar performances from global performers at the Farquhar at UVic. [$40]

Blues Jam | Sunday | 4pm

Join in on the jam or take in the music at this fun show at Hermann’s. Jammers can join for free. [$5]

Enjoy a Sunday brunch while listening to  the Salt Spring musician perform at the Bard and Banker. [Free entrance]

Formation | Next Tuesday | 7:30pm

Hear true stories of grand plans, breakthroughs and things going up in smoke at the Victoria Event Centre. [$20]

Ongoing events

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

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

See Barb Derousie’s contemporary abstract work, starting Jan 23. [Included in gallery admission]

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.

See you next week? Same time, same place.

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