Victoria Events Oct 3-10

Thanksgiving weekend. Circus at Mayfair. Statue unveiling ceremony. Marathon.

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Robyn Bell
October 03, 2023

Happy Tuesday! Welcome to another edition of TWIV, the newsletter equivalent of a guided tour through the heartbeat of our community.

On our radar

🎙️ Tom Cochrane: The legendary Canadian musician will stop at five Island locations, including Victoria on Nov 15, on his fall tour.

🎤 Noah Reid: The Schitt’s Creek star will perform his music at the McPherson Playhouse, Oct 14.

👠 Rocky Horror Picture Show Live: See the second all-drag, all-lip-sync show at the Roxy Theatre, Oct 20 & 21.

🎶 City and Colour with Nathaniel Rateliff and the Nightsweats: The bands will kick off their cross-Canada tour at Save-on-Foods Memorial Arena Feb 6, 2024.

🎸 Barns Courtney: The musician will take the stage at Capital Ballroom Nov 9.

Happening this week and weekend

Thursday | 10am | Cattle Point

Honouring the lone sea wolf, Staqeya, that lived on Oak Bay’s coastal islands, a statue will be erected at Cattle Point. Staqeya’s arrival came soon after the passing of Songhees Chief Robert Sam, offering strength and comfort to Songhees people according to his son Chief Ron Sam, making the statue a nod to the late chief’s legacy as well. [Free]

Thur-Mon | 5pm & 7pm | Mayfair Mall

Enter the big top and run away with the circus at Mayfair Mall from Oct 5-9 with this exciting acrobatic show. [$25]

Monday | 8am | Victoria

Burn off the Thanksgiving turkey or cheer on runners at this full and half marathon—a Boston qualifier for those looking to compete. Marathons will take place Oct 9 starting at Kingston and Menzies. There will also be a 5K the day before in Oak Bay. [Free to watch]

The journalist will speak at UVic on her new book and environmental work. [Free]

Terra Lightfoot | Wednesday | 7:30pm

Catch the Canadian singer at Capital Ballroom. [$20]

The award-winning neurodivergent BC documentary filmmaker will speak in this virtual lecture, open to all. [Free]

White Buffalo | Wednesday | 8pm

The band will showcase their new sound at Wicket Hall. [$27.50]

Dragon Feast | Thursday | 5:30pm

Enjoy a Chinese culinary experience at this special dinner, hosted at Don Mee Seafood. [$85+]

Abra Cadabra | Thursday | 7:30pm

Mama mia! This Abba tribute band will take the stage at McPherson Playhouse to perform the Swedish band's biggest hits. [$60+]

Photo: Royal Mcpherson Theatre

K-Pop Night at Lucky | Thursday | 10pm

Show off your moves at this K-Pop dance party, featuring your favourite music videos on a big screen. [$12]

Welcome to the jungle—enjoy this tropical dance night featuring reggaeton music. [$12]

Tour de Rock ends | Friday | Midday

The Cops for Cancer cyclists will arrive in Victoria to finish off their race from Port Alice to raise money for cancer research. Ride finishes at the Legislature Building. [Free]

Geordie Kieffer | Friday | 8pm

See the musician perform music from his new album at Capital Ballroom. [$29+]

Nick Drake tribute | Friday | 7pm

Honouring 50 years of Nick Drake’s Pink Moon, musicians will take on his work at Hermann’s. [$30]

See Moon Bather, Thraddash, and Creatures of Autumn at this rocking show. [$15]

Apple Harvest Fest | Saturday | 10am

Enjoy fresh apple treats and tea at this autumn celebration at Ross Bay Villa Historic House. [Free]

Artist Studio Open House | Saturday | 2pm

Explore the work of 80+ artists under one roof at this massive open house, at 789 Blanshard. [Free]

Joanne McNally | Saturday | 7pm

See the Irish comedian on her Prosecco Express tour at McPherson Playhouse. [$56.50]

Photo: Royal McPherson Theatre

Soul Shakers | Saturday | 8:30pm

Groove to these soul, motown, pop dance hits at Hermann’s Upstairs. [$20]

Puppet Making Workshop | Sunday | 3:30pm

Join Ann K. Chou for this accessible crafting workshop at Quadra Village Community Centre. [Free]

Brent Jarvis Trio | Sunday | 7pm

See the band take on the music of Bill Evans at Hermann’s. [$20]

Thanksgiving at Abkhazi Garden | Monday | 11am-5pm

Abkhazi Garden will be open for those looking to take a Thanksgiving stroll with loved ones.

Die Walküre | Monday | 6pm

See a preview of Wagner’s epic opera at the Royal Theatre. [$15+]

Photo: Royal Mcpherson Theatre

Enjoy your last day with the goats before the Children’s Farm closes for the winter season. [$5]

Thanksgiving Dinner at James Bay Inn | Monday | Lunch 11:30am-2pm; Dinner 4:30-9pm

Don’t feel like cooking for Thanksgiving? Let these chefs do the work. Grab a traditional turkey meal at lunch [$29] or dinner [$37].

Café Causerie | Next Tuesday | 10:30am

Bonjour! If you’re over 50 and looking to connect with fellow francophones, join this meet-up and cider tasting at Sea Cider hosted by SFV. [$30]

Malik Gaines | Next Tuesday | 12:30pm

See the multidisciplinary artist discuss his creative process and work in this virtual lecture performance. [Free]

Ongoing events:

Laundry Room at Sidney Museum | Until November 30

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

Drag Bingo at Vicious Poodle | Wednesdays | 8pm

Kiki with local drag stars and win fun prizes at this weekly bingo night. [Free]

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 to 5pm | Thursdays from 5pm to 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!

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