Victoria Events Nov 14-21

Christmas markets galore, live music, a fall beer festival and more!

Author

Robyn Bell
November 14, 2023

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

On our radar

🎶 Alan Doyle: The Canadian musician and Great Big Sea frontman will perform at the McPherson Playhouse Feb 22. 

🤸 Cirque du Soleil: Corteo: Take in this joyous circus performance Jan 11-14 at Save-on-Foods Memorial Arena.

🎄 Jon and Roy Holiday Special: The annual winter show will return to the Royal Theatre with a lineup of Canadian musicians on Dec 8.

🤣 Chelsea Handler: The comedian will take her North American tour to the Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre March 8, 2024.

🎭 Jesus Christ Superstar: The 50th anniversary tour will hit the Royal Theatre from Jan 2-7. 

Happening this week and weekend

Saturday | Capital Ballroom | 7pm

The Montreal music and fashion darling will perform her latest work at Capital Ballroom. [$40]

👩‍🎤 Boney M

Monday | Royal Theatre | 8pm

The iconic German pop group, known for hits like “Rasputin,” will take the stage at the Royal Theatre. [$84+]

Wednesday | McPherson Playhouse | 7:30pm

The Canadian rocker, known for his song “Life is a Highway,” will perform in Victoria as one of five Island shows. [$74+]

Sauvage Comedy | Tuesday | 8pm

See this lineup of hilarious performers at Ile Sauvage Brewing. [$18]

See paintings and drawings from the artist at Fortune Gallery. [Entrance fees may apply]

Hayden | Wednesday | 8pm

The Canadian indie star will perform his latest work at Capital Ballroom as part of his cross-Canada tour. [$25+]

Photo: Hayden

Comedy Night at Fernwood Inn | Wednesday | 7:30pm

Get some laughs and pints in at this comedy show, featuring local talent. [$15]

Sip & Shop | Wednesday | 4pm

Grab a cocktail and find some holiday goodies at this Christmas market at the Bard and Banker. [Free entrance]

Ben Bankas | Wednesday | 7pm

The popular comedian will perform his standup at Hermann’s. [ $35+]

Elise LeBlanc | Thursday | 7pm

Get two-steppin’ at this night of western swing at Hermann’s. [$20+]

Catch the artists perform their show at Friends of Dorothy’s as part of their In My Dreams tour—and read our profile on Fleming in Capital Daily. [$10]

Kele Fleming. Photo: Robyn Bell / Capital Daily

Nick La Riviere | Friday | 8:30pm

Get immersed in some big jazz and funk sounds at this show at Hermann’s. [$20]

Dead Quiet | Friday | 7pm

Rock out to some heavy metal music at Lucky Bar. [$23]

Novem-beer Fest | Friday | 4pm

Hosted by Camosun Student Society, this beer fest will feature good food, music, a silent auction and, of course, plenty of beer, at the Sherri Bell Hall at the Lansdowne campus. [$25]

Rakata Latin Night | Friday | 10pm

Get your fill of reggaeton and bachata at this latin music night at Capital Ballroom. [$10+]

This bluesy show will kick off your weekend at Hermann’s. [$25]

Art Battle Victoria | Friday | 6pm

See talented artists go head-to-head making masterpieces in 20 min. [$31]

Gibney Company | Friday & Saturday | 7:30pm

Created by renowned New York choreographers, this show tells stories through contemporary dance. [$31]

Photo: Royal & McPherson

Tribute to Kenny Burrell | Saturday | 7pm

David Santana takes on Burrell’s legendary jazz work at Hermann’s. [$25]

Annual Christmas Bazaar | Saturday | 9am-2pm

Christmas baked goods and hand-crafted goods will be available for purchase at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney. [By donation]

Monterey Artisan Pop-up | Saturday | 10:30am-1:30pm

Get artisanal goods, like soaps and candles, at this pop-up market at Monterey Recreation Centre Lobby. [Free]

Goward House Craft Fair | Saturday | 10am-4pm

Enjoy local artisans and tea room lunch fare at this market. [Free]

Bach Christmas Oratorio | Saturday | 7:30pm

The Victoria Philharmonic Choir will perform Christmas cantatas. [$38]

Served up! A Drag Lunch | Saturday | 11:30am

See Leo Moon and a cast of drag performers at this lunchtime show at Moon Under Water. [$18]

Get some goodies at this craft fair at Metchosin Community Hall. [Free]

Kali Spitzer exhibit opens | Saturday | 10am

The artist’s work will be on display at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. [Entrance fees may apply]

Owl Designer Fair | Saturday & Sunday | 11am-4pm

Get a head start on holiday shopping at this fair at Fernwood NRG. [$4]

Magic of Christmas Market | Saturday & Sunday | 10am-4pm

Featuring 130 local artisans, this craft market will take place at Eagle Ridge Community Centre in Langford. [$3]

O Christmas Tea | Sunday | 3pm & 7:30pm

Catch this play on British Christmas pantomimes, with a comedic tone similar to Monty Python, at Royal Theatre. [$54+]

Photo: Royal & McPherson

Get some breakfast, shop crafts and get pictures with Mr. & Mrs. Claus at Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion. [$30]

Octet Victoria | Sunday | 2:30pm

Experience choral music from young professional singers at Wentworth Village. [$25-$40]

Explore 25 vendor tables and enter the meat draw and silent auction. [Free]

Discover beautiful, environmentally-friendly goods at this market at The Good Planet Company storefront. [Free]

Shop vintage treasures at this market at the Mary Winspear Centre. [$5]

I Have Been to Tibet | Monday | 8pm

This musical performance draws from the heritage and music of Tibet. [Fees may apply]

Chamber Competition | Next Tuesday | 6pm

In its 12th year, this chamber music competition will see young musicians with the Victoria Conservatory of Music performing for professional judges. [By donation]

Ongoing events

Natural History Tour at RBCM | Every Tuesday until Dec 5

Join this 30-min guided tour to learn more about the history of the Pacific Northwest. 

See artists explore the personal aspects of laundry as women's work. [By donation]

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]

Esquimalt Farmers Market | Thursdays | 4:30-6:30pm

Load up on farm-fresh goodies at this local market, happening indoors at Esquimalt Recreation. [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.

Theatresports with Garden City Improv | Every Friday until Dec 1 | 8pm

For the first time in 10 years, the competitive improv mayhem show will happen weekly at Club Kwench. [$25]

Other things you might want to know

Postponed: Dynamo-a-go-go at Victoria Event Centre on Thursday has been postponed, a new date will be announced.

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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