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Victoria Events Nov 7-14
Remembrance Day ceremonies, Alan Carr, Glorious Sons, Barns Courtney, The Beaches and more!
Robyn Bell
November 07, 2023
Happy Tuesday, friends. Welcome to another week of TWIV, where every edition is a new chapter in Victoria's unfolding story.
On our radar
🤸 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 December 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
Wednesday | 8pm | Royal Theatre
The British comedian and talk show host will perform his standup at the McPherson Playhouse, exploring the highs and lows of his life since the pandemic began. [$56+]
Thursday | 8pm | Capital Ballroom
The popular indie singer will take the stage at Capital Ballroom as part of his North American tour. [$26+]
Thursday | 7:30pm | Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre
Hot off the release of their new single, the band will bring their rocking sound to Victoria. [$30+]
Greatest Show on Earth | Tuesday | 11am-5pm
This circus-themed sculpture show takes on the subject of the homelessness crisis at the Gage Gallery. [Free]
Comedy Night at The Mint | Wednesday | 8pm
Get some laughs in at this comedy show, featuring local talent. [$17]
Book Launch at Munro’s | Thursday | 7pm
Award-winning poets Arleen Pare and Barbara Pelman will debut their new books, Absence of Wings and A Brief and Endless Sea, respectively.
VOLO | Thursday | 7pm
The French song duo will perform at the Victoria Event Centre. [$30]
Music of Herbie Hancock | Thursday | 7pm
The Brent Jarvis Quintet will take on the hits from the beloved jazz performer at Hermann’s. [$20]
Jurassic Park in Concert | Thursday & Friday | 7:30pm
The Victoria Symphony will take on the legendary John Williams score, performing live along with a screening of the film at Royal Theatre. [$32+]
Photo: Royal McPherson
Edie Daponte & Friends | Friday | 7pm
Get transported to the ’40s with a collection of hits from the WWII era. [$30]
UVic Voice Ensemble: We'll meet again | Friday | 8pm
A concert of reflection and remembrance featuring UVic School of Music voice students. [Fees may apply]
Emo Night at Lucky | Friday | 10pm
Get out your skinny jeans and side bangs for this throwback night of Emo music. [$10]
Seaside Django Festival | Friday | 8pm
Hear this lineup of Roma Swing roots music at Hermann’s Upstairs. [$20]
Ray Bonneville | Friday | 7:30pm
See the Juno-winning performer at the Upstairs Lounge at Oak Bay Rec. [$35]
A Night of White | Friday | 6pm
Raise money for mental health initiatives while enjoying a three-course meal, cocktails, and a performance by Kuba Oms while being dressed head to toe in white at the Delta Ocean Point Resort. [$150]
Yuletide Market | Friday-Sunday | 10am-4pm
Get ready for the Christmas season with this market featuring 90 local vendors at Bilston Creek Farm. [$5]
Photo: Creative Craft Fairs
Creative Craft Fair | Friday at 11am, Saturday & Sunday at 10am
Stock up on crafty gifts for the holidays at this weekend fair, featuring over 125 vendors at the Pearkes Rec Centre. [$6.75+]
Hyprov | Friday-Sunday | 7:30pm
See improv legend Colin Mochrie with hypnotist Asad Mecci for this fascinating and hilarious show at the Charlie White Theatre. [$75+]
Murder on Paper Street | Friday & Saturday | 7pm & 8:30pm
Immerse yourself in this Agatha Christie improvised mystery performance at Craigdarroch Castle. [$33]
Royal Roads Remembrance Day ceremony | Saturday | 10:40am
Honour veterans at this ceremony hosted by the Ex-Cadet Club. [Free]
Saanich Remembrance Day | Saturday | 10:45am
The annual ceremony will take place at the Saanich Cenotaph. [Free]
Photo: District of Saanich
Oak Bay Remembrance Day | Saturday | 10:55am
Head to the Oak Bay Cenotaph at Cattle Point for this annual ceremony or watch virtually from home. [Free]
Winter Craft Market | Saturday | 10am
Get some winter goodies at this market, featuring 50 local vendors selling art, knitwear, candles and more. [Free]
Hermann’s Remembrance Day Commemoration | Saturday | 7pm
Hear pop music from the ’30s and ’40s, tracks that would have uplifted soldiers during WWII at Hermann’s. [$25]
SkiiTour | Saturday | 9pm
Enjoy a night of feel-good house music at Capital Ballroom. [$27]
Indie Sleaze Night | Saturday | 9pm
Bring back the vibes of 2010 with this night of indie hits at Hermann’s Upstairs. [$15+]
Victoria Record Fair | Sunday | 11am
Find some vinyl treasures at the Fernwood Community Centre while helping to raise funds for the Victoria Native Friendship Centre. [$2+]
Photo: Do250
American Songbook Trio | Sunday | 1pm
Hear defining American classics from pop to jazz—requests encouraged. [$20]
Opening Reception at ArtSea | Sunday | 1-3pm
Meet the artists behind the latest exhibit at ArtSea Gallery in Sidney. [Entrance fees may apply]
A Night in Vienna | Sunday | 2pm
Get transported to the capital of classical music, Vienna, Austria with the Civic Orchestra of Victoria at the Dave Dunnet Theatre at Oak Bay High. [$28]
The Beaches | Monday | 8pm
The Canadian rockers will hit the Royal Theatre as part of their Blame My Ex tour. [$38+]
The Beaches. Photo: Royal McPherson
Diwali at Wickett Hall | Monday | 7pm
The Camosun Student Society will host this celebration of the Hindu Holiday. [$15]
Sauvage Comedy | Next Tuesday | 8pm
See this lineup of hilarious performers at Ile Sauvage Brewing. [$18]
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 10-5pm | 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
Cancelled: The Texas Trilogy show at Royal Theatre will not take place on Nov 14.
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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