Victoria Events Mar. 11 - 18

St. Patrick's Day and weekend events, wine and chocolate tasting, workshops, music, kids’ spring break free events, and more!

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Amelia Acedo
March 11, 2025

Happy Tuesday, friends. Welcome to another edition of TWIV, your week and weekend planner wrapped up in one neat little email.

On our radar

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

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

👗 Shine Gala: A Night of Fashion: The annual fundraising event dedicated to supporting the work of BC Children’s Hospital Foundation is back at the Fairmont Empress, April 5.

🎤 The Story of Taylor Swift: Experience the journey of Taylor Swift's rise to fame on a tribute starring recording artist Charity Edenat at McPherson Playhouse, April 10.

🎭 Che Durena: See the standup comic at the McPherson Playhouse, April 11. 

🍸 Victoria Cocktail Week: A week-long festival will transform the Garden City into the ultimate cockaigne of cocktails and spirits, April 13-20.

🤣 Jerry Seinfeld: The legendary comedian and sitcom star will bring his standup to Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre, April 26.

🎪⛸️ 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.

🎶 Victoria Ska and Reggae Festival: The 26th annual festival at Ship Point offers five full days of diverse programming with the best in ska, reggae, hip-hop, funk, global roots, bass music, calypso, and more. June 18-22. 

Happening this week and weekend

🩰 Ballet BC

Fri & Sat | Royal theatre | 7:30pm

See the group of open-minded and curious dancers at the Royal Theatre. This mixed program will include a performance of PASSING by internationally revered choreographer Johan Inger and a new creation by the winner of the Ballet BC Emily Molnar Emerging Choreographer award, Andrea Peña. [$34+]

Artists of Ballet BC. Image by Marcus Eriksson.

Saturday | Fernwood Community Centre | 11am-4pm

Celebrate the return of the cherry blossoms with a vibrant market featuring exquisite artists and food creatives at the Fernwood Community Centre. Enjoy traditional Japanese treats, interactive photo booths, and unique artisan creations. [$2]

Sunday | Government St. | 10:30am-3:30pm

A family-friendly festival with live Irish music, food vendors, and entertainment on Government Street (Yates to Broughton). [Free]

Paint Night at the Loghouse Pub | Tuesday | 6:30pm

Visit the Loghouse Pub for a fun-filled evening of painting a portrait of a Highland spring cow. [$50]​

Trivia Night | Tuesday | 6:30pm

A family-friendly night at Outpost Board Game Café in Langford, hosted by Sixty Watt. [$7]

Penderecki String Quartet | Tuesday | 7:30pm

Celebrate the 38th anniversary of the Penderecki String Quartet, who will bring a curated collection of performances showcasing the diversity of classical music at the Mary Winspear Centre. [$40+]

An Evening with Bruce Cockburn | Tuesday | 8pm

Join celebrated the Canadian singer-songwriter for an intimate evening of folk and rock music at the Royal Theatre. [$57+]

Bruce Cockburn. Website.

Wine and Chocolate Tasting | Wednesday | 5:30pm

Experience a curated pairing of BC wines and locally crafted chocolates at the Artisan Wine Shop, in partnership with Roxy’s Chocolate. [$49]​

Trivia Night | Wednesday | 7pm

Head to Spinnakers for an evening that will test all the random knowledge your brain has been stockpiling: movies, music, sports, history, geography, and more. [Free to play]

Amsterdam | Wed-Sat | 7:30pm, 6:30pm, and 2pm

See an original one-act play exploring interconnectivity and the realities of time, presented by Wilde Bunbury Theatre at the Skam Satellite Studio. [$23.50]

Join Julie's Delights Chocolates at Westshore Town Centre for an educational workshop covering the history, transformation process, and expert tasting techniques of chocolate, complete with samples to indulge your senses. [$30]

The Great Divide | Thurs & Fri | 7pm

Celebrate The Band's legacy, from their collaborations with Bob Dylan to their classic hits, performed by The Great Divide at Hermann’s. [$30]

Explore the diverse expressions of the pinot gris grape, with a guided tasting of six wines from around the world at Vessel Liquor. [$36.75]​

See the renowned Canadian songwriter Stephen Fearing, accompanied by Danish indie-folk band The Sentimentals at Mary Winspear Centre. [$45]

Join Flourish BeauTea in Langford and Hide N Seek catering at a dinner series showcasing Asian comfort food alongside specialty beverages and pastries. [$7+]

Enjoy a glass of bubbles at Westshore Town Centre as you learn how to layer and pour paint to create a one-of-a-kind feather design. [$89]

Feather Art. Wendy Creative Website.

Friday Night Flights | Friday | 6-8pm

Join The Westin Bear Mountain for a wine-tasting journey and canapé pairings, with the theme of “wines of France” this week. [$50]

Enjoy an evening of original funk, rock, reggae, and country rock tunes by the Tom Lang Band at The Coda. [$20]

See the tribute to the classic David Lee Roth era of Van Halen at the McPherson Playhouse. [$57.75]​

Enjoy a live variety show celebrating top hits from The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Rolling Stones, The Monkees, and more at the Mary Winspear Centre. [$45]

St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Party at the Bard and Banker | Sat-Mon | Various times

Head to the Bard and Banker this weekend for an unforgettable celebration filled with Irish culture, music, and dance. Enjoy performances by O’Brien’s Irish Dancers and live music. [Free entrance]

Kids' Gnome + Fairy Terrarium Workshop | Saturday | 9:30am

Visit VI Plant Shop with your children and create your own mini terrariums with gnome and fairy decorations. [$25]​

Five Alarm Funk Concert | Saturday | 7pm

The high-energy funk band will perform at Capital Ballroom. [$37.50]

St. Patty's Paint Night at Mango Thai Restaurant | Saturday | 7pm

Enjoy authentic Thai cuisine while unleashing your inner artist at Mango Thai in Langford. [$46]

Banachek’s Mind Games | Saturday | 7:30pm

Experience an evening of magic and mystery with Las Vegas mentalist Banachek at the McPherson Playhouse. [$43+]

Music Bingo | Saturday | 8pm

Join Browns Crafthouse in Vic West every Saturday for music bingo. Two games, first come, first serve. [Free to play]

St. Patrick's Day Party at CRAFT | Saturday | 9pm

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at CRAFT Beer Market with live music, special Irish-themed menu items, and a wide selection of craft beers. Wear your green attire and join the festivities. [$6]​

Kluxen: Haydn's The Creation | Sunday | 2:30pm

Experience Haydn's oratorio The Creation, conducted by Christian Kluxen at the Royal Theatre. [$29+]

Theo Von: Return of the Rat | Sunday | 7pm
Comedian and podcast host Theo Von brings his Return of the Rat tour to the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. [$45+]

Ryan Oliver Quintet Plays Miles Davis | Sunday | 7pm

Juno-nominated saxophonist Ryan Oliver leads his quintet in a tribute to the legendary Miles Davis at Hermann’s. [$25]

Karaoke Sunday | Sunday | 8pm

Visit Friends of Dorothy for a fun night of singing and dancing. [No cover]

Spring Break Events at Indigo | Mon-Fri | 1pm

Take your kids to Indigo during the week of March 17-23 for fun events, including a LEGO mashup mission, magna-tiles fun, and more. [Free]

Irish Times Pub | Monday | All day

Grab a Guinness and hear some live Celtic music all afternoon at a pub dedicated to all things Irish. [No cover]

St. Patrick's Day with Cookeilidh at Six Mile Pub | Monday | 6pm

Enjoy toe-tapping Irish and Celtic tunes by Cookeilidh at the Six Mile Pub. [No cover]

Lime Cordiale | Monday | 8pm

See the Australian band bring its unique style to the Royal Theatre as part of its Enough of the Sweet Talk tour. [$45]​

Step Into the Past with Dino Lab | Next Tuesday | 11am

Experience a prehistoric adventure at Tillicum Centre with Dino Lab's interactive fossil presentation for children. Each 30-minute session includes a presentation followed by hands-on time with real fossils. [Free]

Ongoing events

Savour Sidney | Daily | Feb 22 - March 18 

Immerse in a culinary celebration as participating eateries across Sidney showcase their best offerings. This much-anticipated event features specially curated prix fixe menus, signature dishes, and unique dining experiences designed to delight the palate and highlight the diverse flavours of the vibrant community. [Various prices]

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]

Have fun with local drag stars and fun prizes at this weekly bingo night. [Free entrance]

Trivia Thursday at Brickyard Pizza | Thursdays | 7:30pm

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

Music Bingo at Browns Crafthouse | Saturdays | 8pm

Join Browns Crafthouse in Vic West every Saturday for music bingo. Two games, first come, first serve. [Free to play]

Weekly Cloverpoint Parkrun | Saturdays | 9am

Join a fun and friendly 5K run starting at Cloverpoint. [Free]

Moss Street Winter Market | Saturdays | 10am-1pm

Discover local vendors, get farm-fresh produce, and listen to live music at this weekly market. [Free]

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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