Victoria Events March 19-26

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

On our radar

🎶 Laketown Shakedown: The music festival will take place June 28-30 at Laketown Ranch in Youbou, with headliner Gwen Stefani. More artists to be announced. 

🎤 Ice Cube: See the hip hop legend on his Straight Into Canada tour at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre. April 23.

🍌 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.

🐶 Paw Patrol Live: This interactive stage show at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre will be fun for the whole family. April 27-28.

☂️ Mary Poppins: See the VOS production of the beloved musical at the McPherson Playhouse, May 3-12.

Happening this week and weekend

🌸 Hanami Blossom Market

Sunday | Fernwood Community Centre | 11am-4pm

Shop goods from local makers at this springtime market. [$2]

🕯️ Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele

Friday | St. Ann’s Academy | 9pm

Hear a string quartet perform the star’s music by candlelight. [$50+]

🎶 La Nef Sea Songs and Shanties

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

Enjoy sea shanties performed by folk ensemble La Nef and the Victoria Symphony. [$29]

Mystery Book Launch at Munro’s | Tuesday | 7pm

Bestselling author Susan Juby will be in conversation with mystery writers Kate Hilton and Elizabeth Renzetti. [Free]

Victoria Symphony | Wednesday | 7:30pm

Performing at GNS’s Denford Hall, the symphony will present music by Grieg, Tchaikovsky, and Britten. [$60]

Louise Rose | Wednesday | 7pm

Back at Hermann’s with her “Alone Together” series, Louise Rose will perform solo jazz vocals and piano. [$20]

The Wilds | Thursday | 7:30pm

Wonderheads presents this theatrical performance using their usual masks and whimsical puppetry at McPherson Playhouse. [$50]

Noah Becker Quartet | Thursday | 7pm

The local group will perform at Hermann’s. [$25]

It’s Garage Not Garage | Friday | 8pm

Enjoy a night of UK garage and dance at Hermann’s Upstairs. [$33]

Mini Pop Kids | Friday | 4pm

Bring the whole family to see these little superstars perform pop hits at the Royal Theatre. [$40+]

Auntie Kate and the Uncles of Funk | Friday | 7pm

The group will perform a mix of blues and R&B at Hermann’s. [$25]

Cocktails and Trivia | Friday | 6pm

Connect with the community while testing your trivia knowledge at this get together at Gallery Merrick. [$17]

Satin Jackets | Friday | 9pm

The masked German DJ will be spinning his blend of house and disco at Capital Ballroom. [$20+]

Music of Nancy Wilson and Cannonball Adderley | Saturday | 7pm

Hear local artists take on the music of the two legends at Hermann’s. [$25]

Hot Flash Comedy | Saturday | 7:30pm

The Island’s own Syd Bosel leads this lineup of hilarious women at McPherson Playhouse. [$43+]

Sue Decker Release Party | Saturday | 6pm

The album will be launched at the Hallway, with a live performance from Decker. [$10+]

Sofiane Pamart | Saturday | 8pm

The French pianist will perform at the Charlie White Theatre. [$50]

Sankofa Moments | Saturday | 4pm

Learn about African decent cultures aimed at kids and youth hosted by the Issamba Centre, held at the Filipino Community Centre. [Free]

Bach’s St. John Passion | Sunday | 2:30pm

The choirs of Christ Church Cathedral and St John the Divine join Victoria Baroque for a performance of Bach’s legendary oratorio. [$17]

Street Art and Craft Brewery Tour | Next Tuesday | 2pm

See the city’s best street art and check out some local beers on this tour. [$117+]

Ongoing events

Crossing at AGGV | Feb 10 - May 26

See the showcase that tells the story of three local artists whose families made the journey from Asia to Canada. [Included in gallery admission]

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]

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

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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