Victoria Events Oct 15 - 23

Happy Tuesday, friends. Welcome to another week of TWIV, where every edition is a new chapter in Victoria's unfolding story.

On our radar

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

🍷 Bordeaux Grands Crus Winemakers’ Dinner: Ugly Duckling will welcome six winemakers from prestigious estates in one of France's most celebrated wine regions on Nov 9.

🎄 Holiday Market at Bard and Banker: The third annual Sip and Shop holiday market is back on Nov 13.

🎶 The Arkells: The Canadian indie favourites will perform at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre, Nov 16.

🎙️ 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

🎵 Mozart’s “La Clemenza di Tito” 

Wed, Fri, Sun | Royal Theatre | 7:30pm

Join the Pacific Opera Victoria on a timeless masterpiece. [$35+]

🎃 Halloween Stories & Scavenger Hunt 

Sat and Sun | Merridale Cidery & Distillery | 12 and 2 pm

A fun-filled, interactive and family-friendly tale of past and present Halloween traditions, featuring Merri, the Pumpkin Elf. [$15]

🍸 Art of the Cocktail 

Saturday | Crystal Garden | 6:30pm

Victoria’s biggest cocktail party is back this year with over 50 local and national exhibitors. [$89]

Benji’s Pub quiz at Whistle Buoy | Tuesday | 7pm

A weekly show of knowledge, tunes, and sporadic lunacy. [$12]

I Hate Magic | Wednesday | 7pm

Find out why award-winning magician Rob Teszka might hate the thing he loves in this backstage peek at the trouble with tricks at Berwick Royal Oak. [$17+]

Adam Baldwin | Wednesday | 9pm

Listen to the singer-songwriter with special guest Mariel Buckley at Capital Ballroom. [$26.50]

Victoria Festival of Authors | Wed-Sun | Various 

Vancouver Island’s largest, and liveliest, celebration of books and book lovers with inspiring panel discussions, insightful readings and much-loved forest walks at Langham Court Theatre. [Free]

A Million Acts of Love Benefit | Friday | 6:30pm

An unforgettable evening of music featuring some of Canada's top musical artists, raising funds to empower tomorrow's young changemakers at the Victoria Scottish Community Centre. [$49]

One Take Super 8 | Fri and Sat | 7pm

Join the world premiere of 22 new analogue movies presented live at Metro Studio Theatre. [$10+]

David Santana Quartet | Friday | 7pm

Santana will perform a tribute to the legendary Miles Davis at Hermann’s. [$25]

Chad and JT | Friday | 7:30pm

Join the duo that is taking action to raise awareness and bring change for some of the most important causes in pop culture and beyond at Capital Ballroom. [$32.50]

Rumours | Friday | 7:30pm

The ultimate Fleetwood Mac tribute will be presented at McPherson Playhouse. [$60]

Maureen Washington & Friends | Friday | 7:30pm

Join the Winner of the 2014 Black Canadian Award for Best Jazz and Soul Artist at the upstairs lounge of the Oak Bay Recreation Centre for a night of blues and jazz. [$35]

Zero Waste Living Workshop | Saturday | 10am

Visit the Compost Education Centre to explore the map of a typical home and identify a variety of ways that you can go waste free. [Free]

Bunny Moon Market | Saturday | 11am-4pm

An event highlighting local Japanese artists in our community with traditional food and more at the Fernwood Community Centre. [Free entrance]

Spooky at the Station Market | Saturday | 11am-4pm

This spine-chilling event promises a haunting mix of vendors offering unique, magical, and spooky items perfect for the Halloween season. [Free]

Afternoon Tea for a Cause | Saturday | 11am-4pm

For one day only, 50% of revenue from afternoon tea at the Pendray Inn will be donated to Canadian Royal Purple in support of Purple Thursday. [$62+]

Halloween at Bilston Creek Farm | Sat and Sun | 11am-5pm 

Visit the farm in Metchosin for pumpkin decorating, games, sweet treats, specialty drinks, treasure hunt, and more. [Free entrance]

Beacon Brewing’s Anniversary Party | Saturday | 12pm

All-day happy hour, door prizes, free cookies and pizza, a special beer release, food truck, themed rounds of music bingo, and more. [Free entrance]  

The Bay Street Music Project | Saturday | 12-4pm

The sights and sounds of music, tradition, and history will be on display at the Bay Street Armoury. An opportunity to engage with a variety of musicians, music organizations, and suppliers. [Free]

Celebrate 20 Years of the Irish Times Pub | Saturday | 1pm

There will be live music, retro happy hour prices, O’Brien’s Irish dancers, whiskey tastings, oyster bars, food specials, and more. [Free entrance]

The Mystery of the Ookpik | Saturday | 1:30pm

Joe Weed and Daniel Lapp will introduce the documentary at the Victoria Conservatory of Music. Bring your instruments, there’ll be a Jam after the screening. [Pay what you can]

Sea Glass Jewelry Workshop | Saturday | 2pm

Learn about the history of sea glass and design your own piece of jewelry at the Maritime Museum of BC. [$30]

Chocolate: A tasting event | Sunday | 12pm and 3pm

Over 40 of Canada’s top chocolatiers will be serving up their chocolate creations at Crystal Garden. [Sold out]

Fashion for Compassion | Sunday | 12-3pm

Join Victoria Hospice for an elegant afternoon of fashion, food, and fun at the beautiful Delta Ocean Pointe Resort. [$150]

Bites & Frights Ghostly Foodie Tour | Sunday | 3-5pm 

An afternoon of eerie encounters and culinary delights on a 2-hour tour hosted by Discover The Past and Off The Eaten Track. Meet at 560 Johnson St. [$70]

Sunday Karaoke | Sunday | 8pm

Join DJ Donuts for a night of music and singing at Friends of Dorothy. [Free]

SoulFire with Brenda Morie | Sunday | 7pm

A dynamic musical ensemble that ignites the stage with an electrifying fusion of diverse musical influences. [$25]

All Together Now Drop-in Choir | Monday | 7pm

A fun night of singing and learning Chappell Roan’s Pink Pony Club in simple harmony and other pop classics at the Victoria Event Centre. [$15]

Paint and Cider Night | Monday | 6pm

Explore your creativity and join Sea Cider for an unforgettable evening of art and cider where local artist Kelsie Gibson will be your guide through each step to create your masterpiece. [$65]

Italian Cuisine Cooking Class | Next Tuesday | 6:30pm

Join Chef Vincenzo Capitano at HOB Fine Foods for a night of preparing three classic Italian dishes (starter, entree, and dessert). [$140]

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+]

Jim Wispinki exhibit at Gallery Splash | Oct 1 - Nov 5 | 9am-4:30pm

A retrospective of 50 years of art from Monday to Saturday at Esquimalt Town Square. [Free entrance]

Curiosities of Craigdarroch - The After Hours Tour | Oct 11 - Nov 17 | 4-5:30 pm

Visit the castle to discover the darker side of the 19th century on a ninety minute tour that takes place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays with extra shows added in the week prior to Halloween. [$35]

Island Makers Market | Oct 12 - Dec 21 | 11am-3pm

Check out this fall favourite market featuring local artists, makers, and producers on Saturdays at the Victoria Public Market. [Free entrance]

Drag Brunch at Vicious Poodle | Sat & Sun | 11am

Enjoy a hearty brunch while Victoria’s top drag performers put on a show. [Free entrance]

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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