Victoria Events Nov 21-28

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

On our radar

🤡 Bianca Del Rio: The RuPaul’s Drag Race winner and self-described “clown in a gown” will bring her brash standup comedy to the Royal Theatre, April 13. 

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

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

🤣 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.

🎤 "Something Beautiful” is coming to Hermann’s Jazz Club, Friday December 8 with Heather Ferguson’s original songs and the coolest jazz ever! Get your tickets here.*

 *Sponsored Listing

Happening this week and weekend

🎅 Santa Claus Parade

Saturday | Government Street | 5:20pm

Back for the 41st year, the Santa Claus Parade will kick off the holiday season with a show of lights, floats and, of course, Santa. [Free]

🤣 Just For Laughs Comedy Tour

Friday | Royal Theatre | 7pm

Catch this cross Canada comedy tour in its 20th year, hosted by The Daily Show’s Roy Wood Jr. and featuring JFL favourites.

🌈 Wizard of Oz opening night

Friday | McPherson Playhouse | 7:30pm

See the VOS rendition of the beloved musical, running from Nov 24-Dec 2.

Chamber Competition | 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]

Tim Baker | Wednesday | 8pm

From Newfoundland to the Island comes this musician, and former band member of Hey Rosetta, to the Capital Ballroom. [$30]

String Chamber Concert | Wednesday | 8pm

Featuring UVic School of Music string students, this performance will be available for live stream. [By donation]

Christmas with the Tenors | Thursday | 8pm

The singers will take on favourite Christmas songs at this holiday show at Royal Theatre. [$71+]

Music of Horace Silver | Thursday | 7pm

Kelby MacNayr‘s Blue Note Repertory All-Stars will perform the jazz star’s music. [$25]

Destroyer | Friday | 8pm

The popular Vancouver Indie rockers will perform at the Capital Ballroom. [$30]

Fusion | Friday | 7:30pm

This variety show will feature a cast of POC performers doing drag, comedy, burlesque and more at Metro Theatre. [$25]

Bigger Than Us at Vic Theatre | Friday | 7pm

See the Cannes-winning documentary followed by a panel discussion from local refugees and councillors, fundraising for Victoria Shows Love. [$25]

Goth Nite at VEC | Friday | 8pm

Get moody at this dance night featuring post-punk and dark waves tunes. [$22]

Unfaithful Servants | Friday | 7pm

The band will perform their acoustic melodies at Hermann’s. [$20]

Harvest Sale | Friday & Saturday | 9am

Check out Rancho Vignola's seasonal, new crop nuts, dried fruit, seeds and more at this sale at the Mary Winspear Centre. [Free]

Out of Hand Modern Market | Friday - Sunday | 10am

Check out 100+ makers offering artisanal goods at Crystal Gardens. [$10+]

Emily Carr bus tour | Saturday | 12pm

Visit spots around Victoria where the artist spent her days, from her home to her grave at Ross Bay Cemetery, with this bus tour. [$28]

299 Queen St West | Saturday | 7:30pm

See the documentary on MuchMusic at the Victoria premiere at Royal Theatre. [$35]

Handmade Village Winter Craft Market | Saturday | 10am

Get some goodies at this market at North Douglas Church. [Free]

VIDEA’s Winter Fair | Saturday | 11am-4pm

Shop fair trade items at Fernwood Community Centre. [Free]

Vic West Christmas Market | Saturday | 9am-4pm

Shop 20+ local vendors at this market at the Victoria West Community Centre. [Free]

The Importance of Being Earnest: Closing show | Saturday | 2pm

Catch this Oscar Wilde show before it’s gone at Phoenix Theatre. [$28+]

Tender Touch opening | Saturday | Check gallery hours

Dive into Victoria’s unique tattoo scene at this exhibit at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. [Included in admission to AGGV]

Wreath Making workshops | Saturday & Sunday | 10am-4pm

Get into the holiday craft spirit with these workshops at the Bay Centre. [Free]

Dead Bob | Sunday | 7:30pm

See the band perform at Capital Ballroom, with opener Pooched. [$25]

Esquimalt Farmers Holiday Market | Sunday | 11am

Get all of your gifting needs at this pop-up market featuring 80+ vendors at Esquimalt Rec Centre. [Free]

Don Leppard Big Band | Sunday | 7pm

A night of swinging bands in the tradition of Don Leppard at Hermann’s. [$20]

Flamenco Tablao | Sunday | 7pm

See this collection of Flamenco music and enjoy food and drink at The Mint. [$33+]

Being Robert Schuman | Sunday | 2:30pm

See the classical work at Royal Theatre. [$29+]

Tim Tamashiro | Monday | 7:30pm

See the Canadian jazz singer at the Mary Winspear Centre. [$42]

Queen Kong | Next Tuesday | 7pm

See the big band pay tribute to New York’s “radical Jewish culture movement” at Hermann’s [$25]

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. 

Laundry Room at Sidney Museum | Until Nov 30

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]

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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