Victoria Events Oct 1 - Oct 8

American Crown Circus, Victoria International Wine Festival, A Tribute to ABBA, and more!

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Amelia Acedo
October 01, 2024

Happy Tuesday, friends. Welcome to another edition of TWIV, the newsletter equivalent of your BFF telling you what’s happening around town.

On our radar

🎪 American Crown Circus at Mayfair Shopping Centre: From thrilling acrobats to hilarious clowns, the circus has something for everyone. Bring your family and friends and experience the wonder of the circus from Oct. 3-7.

😂 Jimmy Carr and Jim Jefferies: Two headliners for the price of one—see the comedians at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre, Oct 26.

😆 Russell Peters: See the hilarious Canadian comedian at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre, Nov 2.

🎙️ Sarah McLachlan: The Canadian legend brings her 30th anniversary tour to Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, Nov 20.  

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Happening this week and weekend

Friday and Saturday | Victoria Conference Centre 

Seminars, wine dinners, and grand tastings featuring 367 wines from 113 wineries across 18 countries. [$52+]

Victoria Wine Festival / Website

🩰 Frankenstein 

Fri & Sat | Royal Theatre | 7:30pm

See the original zombie ballet story of horror, romance, humour, and science fiction. [$34+]

Monday | McPherson Playhouse | 7:30pm

The family friendly tribute returns featuring a captivating live band, powerful vocals, dancers, dazzling costumes, and more. [$64+]

All-Candidates meeting | Tuesday | 6-9:30pm

The Downtown Victoria Business Association is hosting an all-candidates meeting at the Victoria Conference Centre to keep Victorians informed on their options when voting. [Free]

From Alaska | Tuesday | 7:30pm

See this award-winning francophone play at the Belfry Theatre, running until Oct 13. [$20+]

Join the brewery for a weekly show of knowledge, tunes, and sporadic lunacy. [$12]

Create a LEGO Pumpkin | Wednesday | 5-7pm

Kids aged four and up can unleash their creativity by building LEGO jack-o-lanterns, decorating spooky coloring sheets, and more at Staples Victoria (Tolmie Ave.). [$25]

Drink and Think Trivia | Wednesday | 7-8:30pm

Have fun at a fast-paced trivia game with colourful graphics, upbeat music, and great prizes at Penny Farthing Pub. [Free]

Test your knowledge and grab a bite. [Free to play]

Donovan Woods | Thursday | 8pm

Enjoy the singer-songwriter Donovan Woods’ blend of folk, country and pop at the McPherson Playhouse. [$35+]

Xana | Thursday | 9pm

See the independent Queer artist present The Sex Was Good Tour at Capital Ballroom. [$28+]

Xana / Official website

Free yoga classes all weekend | Fri - Sun | All day

Celebrate Lab Studio Langford’s 10th Anniversary by joining any of their free classes this weekend and enter to win great prizes, whether you are new or already a member. [Free]

Take a trip to the breezy coast of California with Richard Wong's newest watercolour class at the Arts and Culture Colwood Society. [$80]

Esquimalt Lantern Festival | Friday | 5:30pm

New date for the annual festival to explore beautiful lanterns lit after sundown at Gorge Park. [Free]

Support the Victoria Women’s Transition Housing Society in this burlesque ​celebration, honouring the timeless beauty, confidence, power, and wisdom of women over 40, at the Scottish Community Centre. [$80+]

Have a memorable time at the concert of one of the great boogie-woogie piano players at the Oak Bay Recreation Centre. [$30+]

Join the Victoria alt. rock trio, along with special guests at Capital Ballroom. [$30+]

Harvest Market | Saturday | 10am-3pm

Support local, discover new treasures, enjoy seasonal delights, and celebrate the community spirit at Hillside Shopping Center. [Free]

Soup’s On Fundraiser | Saturday | 10am

Three chefs will create mouth-watering soups for you to sample at Royal Bay Secondary School, with money going to Anney’s Closet, food hampers for local in need residents in Westshore. [$40]

Fall Wellness Fair | Saturday | 10am-5pm

Embrace the mind, body, and spirit connection at a day full of workshops, activities, and solutions that promote overall well-being and balance in your life at Da Vinci Centre. [$10]

Pumpkin Floral Arrangement Workshop | Saturday | 10:30am and 1pm

Learn how to make this autumn inspired arrangement with Platinum Floral Designs at the Harvest Market in Hillside Mall. [$25]

Himalaya Fest | Saturday | 11am-4pm

Celebrate the rich cultural traditions of the Himalayan region with live performances of dancers and musicians, delicious food, cultural exhibitions, and more, at Centennial Square. [Free]

Festival activities include a tea fair with tastings, tea symposium, live music, food, ceramics gallery, documentary screenings, and the World Tea Championship. [By donation]

Put down the broomstick and pick up a paddle board to join the 2nd annual spooky, festive, paddle event at Thetis Lake. [Free] 

What’SUP Witches. Courtesy Divya Kapila

Oktoberfest at Oaklands | Saturday | 5:30pm

Join the Oaklands community in celebrating Oktoberfest with a bratwurst meal, Hoyne beer, and entertainment all night long at the Oaklands Community Centre.[$38+]

Ashwyn Singh. The Audacity Tour | Saturday | 6 and 8pm

The comedian who has toured across India and Canada will present his show at The Mint Restaurant. [$22+]

Russell Howard | Saturday | 7 and 9pm

The British comedian will bring his optimistic outlook to McPherson Playhouse. [$46+]

Tiller’s Folly’s Bruce Coughlan as Van, the mystic Celtic soul singer and songwriter who has placed his indelible stamp upon Western Music culture. [$49+]

Salsa and Bachata Night | Saturday | 8pm

An evening of fun and dance at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre. [$15] 

CIBC Run for the Cure | Sunday | 10am

Run or walk 5km or 1km to raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society. Participants of all ages are welcome. [$45 min. Donation]

Get into the spooky season mood with this Halloween market featuring crafts, music, costumes, family friendly activity, and door prices at 1923 Fernwood Rd.

Enjoy Beethoven’s greatest works in the hands of returning piano soloist Jon Kimura Parker, along with music of Johann Strauss and Hungarian dances by Kodály at the Royal Theatre. [$39+]

Ukulele Strum Along | Monday | 7-9pm

Bring your ukulele and join a community of strummers for a lively evening of music at the Fernwood Inn. [$10]

A rare opportunity to experience one of the most iconic works of the Baroque period in the hands of a master interpreter at Phillip T. Young Recital Hall in UVic. [$12+]

Blues Workshop at Hermann’s | Next Tuesday | 7-9pm

Join the expert panel who will be talking about the history of the blues and “stories from the road” about wonderful blues artists they have known or worked with. [$10]

Ongoing events

Pumpkinfest at Galey Farms | Every weekend in October | 9am-4pm

Family fun featuring hay rides to the pumpkin patch, u-pick pumpkins, train rides, corn maze, Old West Town, children’s haunted house, and more. [$18+]

James Bay Market | Every Saturday | 9am-3pm

Check out this summertime favourite market at the corner of Menzies and Superior from May 4 to October 5. [Free]

Esquimalt Farmers Market | Oct 3 - Dec 19 | 4:30-7pm

Head to Esquimalt Recreation every Thursday to pick up farm-fresh goods. [Free entrance]

See the restored home, built in 1865, and learn about the family who lived there. [$8.50]

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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