Victoria Events Mar. 25 - April 1

The Princess Bride in concert, century celebration of Victoria Cougars Hockey, a home and garden market, music, workshops, trivia, spring break events, and more!

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Amelia Acedo
March 25, 2025

Happy Tuesday, friends. Welcome to another edition of TWIV, where we find the fun so you don’t have to.

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 Eden at 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.

🍭 Sweet Street: The one-day food festival celebrating all things sweet is returning for a fourth year to the Westshore Town Centre, June 21.

🍻 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

Sat & Sun | Royal Theatre | 7pm & 2:30pm

Watch the beloved film The Princess Bride while the Victoria Symphony performs the unforgettable score live. [$29+]

The Princess Bride in Concert. Royal and McPherson website.

Sat and Sun | Oak Bay Recreation Centre | 10am

Join the Victoria Hockey Legacy Society for a community festival marking the 100th anniversary of the Victoria Cougars' 1925 championship win. Festivities include minor hockey clinics, ball hockey tournaments, public skating, and a special appearance by the Stanley Cup. [Free]

Fri-Sun | Bilston Creek Farm | 10am

Explore a curated selection of local vendors and artisans offering home décor, garden items, and more at Bilston Creek Farm. [$5]

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

Melt & Pour Soap-Making for Kids & Youth | Tues and Fri | 1pm and 3:30pm

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]​

Cake Decoration Workshop | Tuesday | 6:15pm

Visit Flourish BeauTea in Langford for a fun and creative evening learning new techniques, meeting fellow cake enthusiasts, and unleashing your inner artist. [$102]

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]

See fiddle powerhouses Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy bring a lively evening of Celtic music and step dancing to the Royal Theatre. [$57+]

Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy. Website.

Craft and Connect | Thursday | 3pm

Drop in every Thursday to work on your own art project or try something new at Luther Court Society Main Lounge. This spring experiment with rock painting, leaf printing, card making, and more. All ages welcome. [Free]​

How to Craft Chocolate Masterpieces | Thursday | 6pm

Join Julie’s Delights Chocolates for a fun night of learning the history of chocolate, transformation processes and techniques, and sampling chocolate at Westshore Town Centre. [$30]

Michael Kaeshammer | Thursday | 7:30pm

Experience the dynamic piano mastery of Michael Kaeshammer at the Mary Winspear Centre. [$80]​

#1 Tribute to Tom Petty | Thursday | 7:30pm

Celebrate the legacy of Tom Petty with The Wildflowers, North America’s premier tribute band, live at the McPherson Playhouse. [$57+]

Andrew Greenwood Quintet plays Eddie Harris | Thursday | 7pm

See the Andrew Greenwood Quintet pay tribute to saxophone great Eddie Harris at Hermann's. [$25]

Head to The Bent Mast Pub for a fun-filled evening of painting a portrait of a Highland spring cow. [$50]​

Lester Quitzau Trio | Friday | 7pm

See Juno Award-winning guitarist Lester Quitzau bring soulful grooves to Hermann's. [$30]

Judy Collins | Sunday | 7:30pm

Join the legendary folk singer Judy Collins at the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church as she brings her timeless voice and iconic songs for an unforgettable evening of music. [$72+]

Experience Canada's top Johnny Cash tribute band, The Men in Black, at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney. Enjoy classics like "Folsom Prison Blues" and "Ring of Fire" performed with passion and respect for the Man in Black's legacy. [$49.50]

Glass Tiger | Friday | 7:30pm

See the legendary Canadian rock band Glass Tiger bring their iconic hits and energy to the McPherson Playhouse. [$58.25+]

Troy Bond | Friday | 8pm

See New York City comedian and writer Troy Bond bring his sharp crowdwork and witty impressions to the Capital Ballroom. [​$57]

Experience John Rutter's vibrant Magnificat, Mendelssohn's evocative "Scottish" Symphony, and a new composition by UVic student Koshi Thompson, performed by the UVic Chorus and Orchestra at The Farquhar at UVic. [$28]

UVic Chorus and Orchestra. Website.

Spring Fling Book Fair | Saturday | 10am

Meet more than 35 local independent writers selling their books at Fernwood Community Centre. Browse various genres and talk to the authors themselves. [Free]​

Join Wing Art Studio at Westshore Town Centre for a creative workshop where you can design and create your own personalized charm bracelet. Suitable for all ages. [$30] 

Learn the art of steaming perfect microfoam and pour your first latte art design at The Stick's Roastoreum in Sooke. [$50]​

Latte art. The Stick’s Roastoreum website.

See Cuban pianist Pablo Cardenas present an energetic tribute to Latin American music at Hermann's. [$30]

Unlock the Mysteries of Oracle Cards and Tarot | Sunday | 1pm

Join Verity and Shear Magic for an introductory workshop at Westshore Town Centre where you'll discover the basics of Oracle cards and Tarot. Learn how to harness their wisdom for personal growth, self-reflection, and intuition development. [$22]

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]

Lucia Lucas Recital | Sunday | 4pm

See the first trans person to play a principal role on an American operatic stage, Lucia Lucas, at the Wood Hall in the Victoria Conservatory of Music. [By donation]

Stella White with the Ashley Wey Trio | Sunday | 7pm

See seventeen-year-old jazz vocalist Stella White perform with the Ashley Wey Trio at Hermann's. [$25]

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]

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]

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.

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