Victoria Events Jan 9 - 16

Happy Tuesday, friends. Welcome to another edition of TWIV, the newsletter equivalent of an open diary filled with Victoria's weekly wonders.

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.

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

🎸 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. 

🎶 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, Feb 16, 2024.

Happening this week and weekend

🤸 Cirque du Soleil: Corteo

Premieres Thursday | Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre | 7:30pm

Take in this joyous circus performance, with acrobatics, comedy and dramatic theatrics, running from Jan 11-14. [$60+]

💃🏽 Rakata Latin Night

Friday | Capital Ballroom | 9pm

Dance to some fuego Latin beats by DJ EP The Latino. [$10+]

🤣 Entertainment Village

Friday | The Mint | 8pm

See Randee Neumeyer and some of the best local talent show off their improv skills at this funny show. [$25]

Owen Chow Quintet | Tuesday | 7pm

See the trumpet player and his band at the James Bay United Church as part of the Young Artists series. [By donation]

Chorus Guest Night | Tuesday | 7pm

Join this drop-in night to sing with the male chorus at Holy Cross Catholic Church. [Free]

OK Charlie | Wednesday | 9pm

See the band perform at the Irish Times Pub. [Free]

Richard Sales | Thursday | 7pm

The musician will take the stage at Hermann’s, with opener—and daughter—Hayley Sales. [$20]

Women of Pop | Thursday | 10pm

Dance along to your favourite pop stars, from Britney to Rihanna, at Lucky Bar. [$10]

2000’s Night | Thursday | 9pm

Go back in time with this night of throwback hits at the Duke Saloon. [$17+]

Trumpet Fiesta | Friday | 7pm

Enjoy this swinging and soulful set at Hermann’s. [$25]

Pablo Cardenas | Friday | 8pm

See the pianist’s show “A Night to Buena Vista Social Club” at Hermann’s upstairs. [$30]

Aisslinn Nosky | Friday | 7:30pm

The violinist and Victoria Baroque will take on works by Bach and Vivaldi at Church of St. John the Divine. [$32]

Poetry in Light | Friday | 7pm

An evening of spoken word, poetry and art at GVPL James Bay branch. [Free]

Kate Wyatt Quartet | Saturday | 7pm

The Montreal singer is back in Victoria, hot off her sold-out summer show here. [$25]

Great American Songbook Trio | Sunday | 1pm

The three singers will perform some of the most influential 20th century American tunes. [$20]

Bach in the Pub | Monday | 7pm

Aisslinn Nosky will be at the Victoria Event Centre to perform works by Bach. [$16+]

Family Story and Playtime | Next Tuesday | 10:30am

Story reading, puppets and songs to keep little ones entertained at GVPL Central branch. [Free]

Ongoing Events

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]

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.

See you next week? Same time, same place.

✌️ TWIV

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