Victoria Events Jan 30 - Feb 6

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

On our radar

🎸 Strumbellas: See the Canadian rockers perform at Capital Ballroom, Feb 10.

🎤 Jon Dore: See the Juno-winning comedian perform his standup at the Mint, Feb 9.

☂️ 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.

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

Happening this week and weekend

🎸 City and Colour with Nathaniel Rateliff and the Nightsweats

Next Tuesday | Save-on-Foods Memorial Arena | 7pm

Dallas Green’s band will kick off their cross-Canada tour with Rateliff as the opener. [$100+]

🎭 OUTstages Festival

Wednesday-Feb 11 | Multiple shows

Catch the queer theatre festival in its 10th year, with shows at Metro Theatre and Intrepid Studio. [$73+]

🎞️ Victoria Film Festival

Friday-Next Thursday | Multiple screenings

See screenings of multiple films at the Vic Theatre, Odeon, Capital 6, and Bluebridge Theatre, plus a special in-conversation with Eric McCormack, of Will & Grace fame, on Saturday. This is the 30th year for the Victoria Film Festival. See the full schedule here.

Formation | Today | 7:30pm

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

Make Downtown More Liveable | Wednesday | 6pm

Share your ideas for bettering downtown with the Victoria Downtown Residents Association at the Victoria Event Centre. [Free]

U-JAM Club Night | Wednesday | 7pm

Enjoy the music or join the jam with U-JAM’s house band at Hermann’s. [$15]

Aaron Pritchett | Thursday | 7pm

See the Canadian country singer at the Charlie White Theatre for his Liquored Up Tour. [$72]

Black History Month Launch | Thursday | 6:30pm

Learn more about Black history in BC, find out about upcoming events and enjoy music from Locrian Tones and food by Elk and the Tide, at Kwench. [By donation]

Grant Green Tribute | Thursday | 7pm

David Santana will perform an homage to Green, with Ryan Oliver on sax at Hermann’s. [$25]

Ok Dope Comedy |  Friday | 8pm

Catch this hilarious standup show at the Mint. [$20]

The Beautiful Maladies | Friday | 7pm

The band will perform the music of Tom Waits at Hermann’s. [$30]

Tight & Bright Party | Friday | 9pm

Enjoy throwback hits at this dance party at Hermann’s Upstairs. [$7+]

Latin Funk Night | Friday | 8:30pm

Dance along to Latin, funk, R&B and reggae tunes at Victoria Event Centre. [$24]

Compagnie Herve Koubi | Friday & Saturday | 7:30pm

See this unique performance, featuring street dancers from around the world, at the Royal Theatre. [$31]

The Invitation | Friday & Saturday | 7pm

See the heel dance performance showcase at the Capital Ballroom. [$20]

Black History Month | Saturday | All day events

Join multiple events and workshops hosted by Issamba Centre and happening at the Victoria Edelweiss Club. 

Ora Cogan | Saturday | 8pm

Hear the performer’s unique sound at Victoria Event Centre. [$5+]

Wear 2 Start pop-up | Saturday | 10am

Shop this non-profit, which aims to empower women, at their clothing pop-up at the Fernwood Community Centre.

Wassail Day at Sea Cider | Sunday | 11am

Enjoy this winter celebration—which was rescheduled from its original Jan 21 date due to snow—with live music, dance performances and hot drinks. [Free]

CanUS Traditional Jazz | Sunday | 1pm

Hear the best of traditional jazz from these performers at Hermann’s. [$20]

Tamar Ilana & Ventanas | Sunday | 7pm

See the Flamenco performance at Victoria Event Centre. [$28+]

Relive the Music of the ’50s and ’60s | Monday | 7:30pm

Take a tour through mid-20th century music history with this fun performance at Royal Theatre. [$50+]

As Above premieres | Next Tuesday | 7:30pm

See this local play about a woman trying to keep it all together as she searches for her estranged daughter at the Belfry Theatre. [$18+]

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. 

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]

Abstract Engagement at Gage Gallery | Until Feb 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.

Other things you might want to know

Slick Rick show postponed: The Feb 1 show has been rescheduled for May 29 at Capital Ballroom. Tickets purchased for the original date will be honoured.

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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