Victoria Events March 26 - April 2

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

Just announced

🎸 Sum41: See the pop punk legends at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre, with special guests PUP and Gob, January 10, 2025. Tickets on sale March 28.

🎶 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.

💄 Jimbo’s Drag Circus: See the Victoria star and winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8 at the Royal Theatre, June 12.

⛸️ 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.

🐶 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

🎭 Marriage of Figaro: Preview 

Monday | Royal Theatre | 7pm

See the preview of this classic opera before the official opening night on April 3. [$15]

🛍️ Easter Vintage, Retro & Collectible Show

Sunday | Mary Winspear Centre | 9:30am-4pm

Check out retro wares from 50 vendors, featuring plenty from the ’50s and ’60s. [$5]

🐣 Lion’s Easter Eggstravaganza

Saturday | Gorge Park | 11am-2:30pm

Bring your little ones to this egg hunt, with plenty of Easter and spring activities. [Fees may apply]

Melinda Whitaker | Tuesday | 7pm

See the jazz singer perform at James Bay United Church. [By donation]

Smut Slam | Wednesday | 7pm

Settle in for an evening of lust-filled storytelling at the Victoria Event Centre. [$18+]

ÕKĀREKA Dance Company | Wednesday | 7:30pm

See the contemporary Indigenous Māori/Aotearoa dance company at the McPherson Playhouse. [$45+]

Tom Vickery Trio | Wednesday | 7pm

See the musicians perform and enjoy a cocktail at Hermann’s. [$20]

Hot Chip | Thursday | 9pm

See the DJ set featuring special guests at Capital Ballroom. [$30+]

Art Battle Victoria | Thursday | 6pm

Watch as talented artists battle it out in three rounds of 20-minute masterpieces at Victoria Event Centre. Pieces will be auctioned afterwards. [$22+]

Carolyn Houg | Thursday until April 4

See the artist’s work at Avenue Gallery until Thursday, April 4. [Admission cost]

D12 & Obie Trice | Friday | 8pm

The hip hop artists will perform at Wicket Hall. [$50]

Easter Bunny Photo Booth | Wed - Mon | 11am-7pm

Get a picture with the Easter Bunny at Mayfair Mall. [$19+]

Easter Weekend at Bilston Farm | Fri - Mon  

Bring your kids to the farm for a weekend of Easter festivities. [Free entrance]

Dakhabrakha | Saturday | 8pm

See the Ukrainian quartet at the Farquhar at UVic. [$44+]

Bass Coast: The Librarian | Saturday | 9pm

This Bass Coast pre-party will offer a taste of the summer EDM festival at Capital Ballroom. [$22+]

Indie Sleaze Party | Saturday | 9:30pm

Join the party keeping the indie sleaze revival alive and well in Victoria. This will be the last show at Hermann’s Upstairs before it closes. [$15+]

Monty Python Quote-a-long | Saturday | 7:30pm

Shout your favourite quotes from Monty Python’s Holy Grail at this special screening at Vic Theatre. [$13]

Spring Market | Sat-Sun | 11am-5pm

Check out vendors and see special guest The Easter Bunny at Metchosin Community Hall. [Free]

Tribute to Wes Montgomery | Saturday | 7pm

David Santana will perform the work of Montgomery at Hermann’s. [$25]

Easter Fiesta | Sunday | 9pm

See the lively Easter performance with Orquesta Obatala and DJ Moses at Sticky Wicket. [$22]

Adele’s Vintage Variety Sale | Sun 12-6pm & Mon 10am-5pm

Shop eclectic vintage goods at this sale at 4 Corners Community Collective. [Free entrance]

Wake | Sunday | 7pm

See the band along with special guests at Victoria Event Centre. [$24]

Coleman Hell | Tuesday | 7pm

See the Canadian musician at Wicket Hall. [$25]

Ongoing events

Earth Day Scavenger Hunt at Butterfly Gardens | April 1-30

Join this hunt all month during the garden’s regular hours. [Kids $9, Adults $20]

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

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.

Other things you might want to know

Cancelled: Miami Vice at Capital Ballroom on March 29 has been cancelled.

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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