Victoria Events March 5-12

Chelsea Handler, Victoria Flower Count, Beer Week continues, and more!

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Robyn Bell
March 05, 2024

Happy Tuesday, friends. Welcome to another edition of TWIV, giving you a front-row seat to the must-see performances of Victoria.

On our radar

🎶 Dylan Willows Celebration Concert: Featuring some of Victoria’s best talent, including Current Swell, Jon and Roy, and Vince Vacarro. Proceeds from this fundraiser will go to The Zone 91.3 host, Willows, who is dealing with terminal cancer. March 19.

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

🩰 Dracula: See Ballet Victoria take on the classic tale, set to a stunning score. March 15-17. 

🐶 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.

🎵 Ziggy Alberts: The Australian singer will bring his folk-pop melodies to the Royal Theatre, June 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.

Happening this week and weekend

🤣 Chelsea Handler

Friday | Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre | 8pm

The popular comedian brings her North American tour to Victoria. [$35+]

Starts Wednesday 

Stop and count the roses! Take part in this annual event by submitting your flower count before March 13. [Free]

Ends Saturday | Multiple Venues

The craft beer festival is back for its 10th year, with plenty of brews to try and breweries to tour. [Prices vary per event]

Stand up to fish farms while enjoying live music and film at Victoria Event Centre. [$15]

Bayot Heer | Opens Wednesday | 10am

See the jeweller’s dazzling work at Avenue Gallery, running until March 13. [Included with gallery admission]

Grant Lawrence and Friends | Thursday | 7:30pm

Enjoy this evening of stories and songs at Charlie White Theatre, featuring work by Canadian writer Grant Lawrence. [$35]

Photo: Grant Lawrence

Get together with other women and paint your own personalized tote bag at the David Strong Building at UVic. [$5]

Speaking of Death | Thursday | 7pm

Karla Kerr and Daralynn Wei will facilitate a fun learning experience for those curious about what is involved in end-of-life planning at Caffe Fantastico. [Free]

Catch this competitive improv show at KWENCH, featuring an all-women cast for International Women’s Day. [$25]

Who’s Your Shero | Friday | 7pm

Enjoy a night of women’s storytelling, music, and laughter at the Vic Theatre. [By donation]

Head to Russell's Books for live poetry read by women. [Free]

Queens of Comedy | Friday | 7pm & 10pm

Laugh along to this lineup of women comedians at Victoria Event Centre, with an early and late show running. [$25+]

Photo: VEC

Learn about 10 women from Victoria’s past who defied expectations at this historical tour. Three time slots available. [$20]

Join a drop-in craft night for women on Friday, browse local women vendors at Saturday’s market, and learn a new skill at Sunday’s workshops. [By donation]

Art d’Ecco | Friday | 8pm

See the local indie rock favourite at Capital Ballroom. [$17.50]

Pinky Patel | Friday | 7:30pm

See the hilarious TikTok star at McPherson Playhouse. [$52]

Gram Parsons Tribute | Friday | 7pm

Hear Canadian Beauty take on Parsons’ music at Hermann’s. [$25]

Mostly Motown | Friday | 8:30pm

Hear Vancouver soul queen Nadine States perform at Hermann’s Upstairs. [$30]

Nrityagram Dance Ensemble | Fri & Sat | 7:30pm

See India’s foremost Odissi dance company for their North American premiere, happening at the Royal Theatre. [$31]

Nrityagram Dance Ensemble. Photo: Royal McPherson

Mindful Motion | Saturday | 9am

Learn how movement helps the mind at this workshop at Kwench. [$80+]

Stickybuds | Saturday | 9pm

See the Canadian DJ spinning at the Capital Ballroom. [$20+]

Native Plant Workshop | Saturday | 12pm

Learn about native plant identification, as well as the cultural history and ecological importance of them, at Swan Lake. [$5]

Friends Trivia Night | Saturday | 7pm

Could it BE a better trivia theme? Test your knowledge of the sitcom at The Mint

Enjoy some tasty Ghanaian food at this potluck celebration. [$20]

The Art of Slow Food team will teach you how to make their vegan, gluten-free sourdough at the bakery. [$90]

Sweat and Swap | Sunday | 11am

Ashtanga Yoga Victoria and ReLove Market have teamed up for this swap event, focusing on athletic wear. Enjoy a special yoga class for all levels before the swap. [$35]

Commodores Big Band | Sunday | 2pm

Catch this 18-piece big band with vocalist Kim Greenwood at the Charlie White Theatre. [$30]

The three singers will perform some of the most influential 20th century American tunes. [$20]

Photo: VEC

Join fellow singers to take on music by the Tragically Hip at Victoria Event Centre. [$10]

Clown Fish | Next Tuesday | 7:30pm

This one-man show will premiere at the Belfry Theatre on Tuesday, running until March 16. [$15+]

Ongoing events

Murder Weekend | Feb 21 - Mar 10

This play about a murder mystery party going awry will run at the Langham Court Theatre until March 10. [$19+]

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]

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.

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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