Victoria Events Mar. 18 - 25

Carmina Burana, The Beach Boys, spring break workshops and events, music bingo, trivia nights, comedy, and more!

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Amelia Acedo
March 18, 2025

Happy Tuesday, friends. Welcome to another edition of TWIV, your personal concierge for all things Victoria.

On our radar

👗 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.

💕 Legally Blonde: The Musical: Follow Elle Woods on her journey from California to Harvard Law in this high-energy, feel-good musical at the McPherson Playhouse, May 2-11.

🎵 ​​Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9: Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Victoria Chamber Orchestra and the 90th of the Victoria Choral Society with a powerful performance at UVic’s Farquhar Auditorium, May 3.

🎪⛸️ 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.

🎤 Queen: It's a Kinda Magic: Experience a spectacular tribute to Queen, featuring Dominic Warren as Freddie Mercury, at the Royal Theatre, May 28. 

🎶 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. 

🍻 Phillips Backyard Music Festival: Mark your calendars for the weekend of July 4-6 and August 8-10 for the return of epic music, cold beer, and summer vibes at Phillips. 

Happening this week and weekend

Fri-Sun | Royal Theatre | 7:30pm

See a powerful ballet performance set to Carl Orff’s iconic score, featuring the Victoria Choral Society. [$35+]

Carmina Burana 2019. Ballet Victoria Wesbite.

Saturday | Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre | 7pm

Experience the legendary harmonies of the popular group as they kick off their Canadian tour  Endless Summer Gold. [$50+]

Saturday | McPherson Playhouse | 7:30pm

Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian Cory Mack and Island funny woman Syd Bosel. [$48.25]

Spring Break Events at Indigo | Tues-Sun | 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]

Social Media Strategies for Small Business Owners | Tuesday | 5pm

Check out this free workshop at Victoria City Hall, offering cost-effective social media strategies to enhance sales for small business owners. [Free]

Paper Petals Workshop | Wednesday | 1pm

Create exquisite floral paper petal arrangements in this all-ages workshop led by Wing Studio Art at Westshore Town Centre. [$20]

Paper petals by Wing Studio Art. Website.

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]

The Luminary Series: Lawrence Brownlee in Recital | Wednesday | 7:30pm

A one-night-only performance featuring acclaimed tenor Lawrence Brownlee and pianist Kevin Miller at the McPherson Playhouse. [$65+]

Lawrence Brownlee. Pacific Opera Website.

Create your own layered wood art piece in this guided workshop at The Crooked Goose. [$45+]​

Skye Douglas Project | Thursday | 7pm

Experience modern and historic interpretations of new music along with well-known standards by the Skye Douglas Project at Hermann's. [$25]​

Head to the Westshore Town Centre for a hands-on workshop where kids aged 7 to 13 can create their own soaps in various shapes, scents, and colours. [$40]​

BYOV Terrarium Workshop | Friday | 5:30pm

Join VI Plant Shop downtown for a hands-on terrarium workshop where you'll learn to create your own mini green oasis to take home in your own glass vessel. [$46]

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

Miss Emily | Friday | 7pm

Enjoy a soul-infused performance by powerhouse vocalist Miss Emily at Hermann's. [$25+]

Psychic & Spiritual Arts Fair | Saturday | 10am

Explore holistic health and metaphysics with intuitive readers, energy healers, and spiritual vendors at the Mary Winspear Centre. [$10]

Peter Pan on Ice | Sat & Sun | 2pm & 7pm

Experience the classic tale of Peter Pan brought to life on ice by the Racquet Club of Victoria at the Archie Browning Sports Centre. [$23.50]

The Miranda Sage Vocal Jazz Quintet | Saturday | 7pm

Celebrate the release of Miranda Sage's seventh album Music of the Spheres with her quintet, featuring Phil Dwyer, at Hermann's. [$30]​

Music Bingo | Saturday | 8pm

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

Hot Pink | Saturday | 8pm

Join Victoria’s award-winning, cheeky, tassel-twirling sensation, the Cheesecake Burlesque Revue at Belfry Theatre for a night of sass, comedy, and dazzling burlesque supporting Peers Victoria. [$39]

Michael Dunahee Keep the Hope Alive Run | Sunday | 10am

Participate in a 5-km run/walk starting at Esquimalt Recreation Centre, to raise awareness for missing children. Family-friendly event with post-run activities. [$25]

Chinatown History Walking Tour | Sunday | 1pm

Find out why Victoria has Canada’s oldest Chinatown, which was once the country’s largest. Hosted by John Adams of Discover the Past. Meet at 579 Fisgard St. [$5]

Seedy Workshop | Sunday | 1pm

Visit Westshore Town Centre this Sunday for a family-friendly workshop on seed starting with Platinum Floral Designs. [$65]​

Seedy Workshop with Platinum Floral Designs. Westshore Town Centre’s website.

Jazz Flute Reimagined | Sunday | 7pm

Enjoy a reimagined jazz flute performance by Jeremy Price and his ensemble at Hermann's. [$20+]​

Karaoke Sunday | Sunday | 8pm

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

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

A magical day of storytelling, games, dress-up, and more for families, presented by Kaleidoscope Theatre at Tillicum Centre. [Free]

Benji’s Pub Quiz | Next Tuesday | 7:30pm

Join Whistle Buoy Brewing for a unique and popular entertainment piece for those who want to step beyond the typical trivia. [$26]

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]

Drag Bingo at Vicious Poodle | Wednesdays | 8pm

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]

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]

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