Victoria Events Oct 31 - Nov 7

Halloween treats, Half Moon Run, Fall Fling Market, rockin' ballet performance and more!

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Robyn Bell
October 31, 2023

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

On our radar

🎄 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. 

🎸 Glorious Sons: The band will take the stage at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre on Nov 9.

Happening this week and weekend

Sunday | Bay Centre | 11am-5pm

Check out over 50 local artisans to pick up some fall goodies, hear live music and score $10 off a meal at Earls. [Free]

Wednesday | Royal Theatre | 8pm

The Canadian indie favourites will perform their melodic sound as part of their North American tour. [$43+]

Friday-Sunday | Kirk Hall | 2pm & 7:30pm

Elegant dance combines with genre-defining music for this rocking show, featuring music from AC/DC, Queen and The Wings and more. [$50]

Magic tricks and treats aplenty at this family-friendly Halloween celebration.

Halloween Fun Fest and BBQ | Tuesday | 5:30-8pm

Grab a bite to eat and enjoy some Halloween activities for the whole family.

Downtown Sidney will close to traffic to allow little ones to enjoy Halloween treats and fun.

This original show featuring the Canadian icon’s music returns to the Belfry Theatre, running until Nov 26.

Photo: Belfry Theatre

Dance at this spooky party at Capital Ballroom, featuring a lineup of DJs.

See this Halloween musical at the Roxy Theatre and keep the spooky season going by dressing up in costume. [$20+]

UVic Cafe Historique: Cars | Wednesday | 7pm

The history of cars and personal mobility will be explored at this presentation at Hermann’s. [$5]

Darrel J. McLeod Book Signing | Thursday | 12:30pm

The local author will sign copies of his debut novel, A Season in Chezgh'un, at Munro’s Books. [Free]

Lynn Miles | Thursday | 7pm

The Juno-winning songwriter will perform her work at Hermann’s. [$25]

Weekend Warmup | Thursday | 9pm

Start your weekend early with this dance party at Hermann’s Upstairs. [$5]

Victoria Jazz Society presents this Montreal performer’s showcase of her latest project, Three Things, at Hermann’s. [$31+]

Victoria Quilters’ Guild Christmas Sale | Friday 12:30-6pm & Saturday 10am-4pm

Get a head start on holiday shopping at this sale at the Emmanuel Baptist Church. [$5]

Zappostrophe: The Music of Frank Zappa | Friday & Saturday | 9pm

See this tribute act honouring the eclectic musician’s lesser known work at Hermann’s Upstairs. [$25]

Cordova Bay 55+ Art Show | Saturday | 10am-3pm

See and shop small artwork from Cordova Bay Art Group. [Free]

Open House at Bay St. Armoury | Saturday | 10am-3pm

Enjoy this rare opportunity to explore the armoury ahead of Remembrance Day. [Free]

The Comic Strippers | Saturday | 8pm

Catch this raunchy improv show that attempts to be sexy, but just ends up funny, at the McPherson Playhouse. [$60.50]

A Syrian Night | Saturday | 6:30pm

Enjoy an evening of poetry, storytelling, live music, and Syrian finger food and help bring a Syrian refugee family to Canada at the Fernwood Community Centre. [$35+]

Late Lounge | Saturday | 11pm

The night is young—get dancing at this late-night DJ set. [$5]

Intuitive Arts Festival | Saturday & Sunday | 11am-5pm

Let’s get metaphysical—this showcase will feature the best in psychics, crystals and healing at the Da Vinci Centre. [$14+]

Photo: Royal McPherson

Country Divas | Sunday | 7:30pm

A tribute to country music’s most iconic female stars, from Dolly to Shania, at the McPherson Playhouse. [$61]

Dedicated to friends and jazz musicians who have passed, this show will provide the classic jazz they loved. [$20]

Join for an afternoon of music and fun at the East Sooke Community Hall—singing skills not required. [Free]

Dirty Dancing in Concert | Monday | 7:30pm

See this film favourite on the big screen with live musicians performing the hit songs from the movie. [$77]

Listen or join in on the ukulele strumalong at this local pub. [$10+]

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]

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. 

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 to 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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