Victoria Events Oct 8-15

Happy Tuesday, friends. Welcome to another edition of TWIV, where we bring Victoria's lively alleys and venues right to your inbox.

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.

🎶 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.  

🎸 Sum41: See the pop punk legends at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre, with special guests PUP and Gob, January 10, 2025. 

🎭 Whose Live Anyway: See improv legends from Whose Line Is It Anyway—including two original cast members—at the Royal Theatre on Jan 17, 2025.

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Happening this week and weekend

🎤 Sebastian Bach 

Wednesday | Capital Ballroom | 7pm

The rock star and Gilmore Girls alum is coming to Victoria to present the “Child Within the Man” tour. [$50+]

🕯 Candlelight Halloween: Best Horror Movie Soundtracks 

Friday | St. Ann's Academy | 9pm

A multi-sensory musical experience playing the music of the best horror movie soundtracks under the gentle glow of candlelight. [$50+]

🕺 Menopause the Musical 

Friday | McPherson Playhouse | 7:30pm

The hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles. [48+]

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

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

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

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

Rustic Italian Cooking Class | Wednesday | 6-9pm

Join The London Chef at Sea Cider Farm for an evening in Italian cuisine, exploring the rich history and food culture of the region. [$155]

Paint Night at Boston Pizza Langford | 7-9pm

Join artist Miranda Carroll for a night of food, socializing, and painting. [$42]

Harvest Party at Blue Grouse Winery | Thursday | 5:30pm

Celebrate the season with an autumnal evening filled with food, wine pairings, and lively folk music. [$65]

Island Ska Thanksgiving Special | Thursday | 7pm

Join the Victoria Ska and Reggae Society for a night of music at Lucky Bar. [$19.50]

Carnevil at Galey Farms | Thursday | 7pm

Get spooky at this PG-13 haunted house experience, with over 6K sq-ft of terrifying thrills around every corner. [$22]

VINcabulary: Spanish Reds | Thursday | 7-8:30pm

Learn all about Spain's captivating reds in this class, taking a closer look into grape variety, with six examples from the region, at Vessel Liquor Store. [$30]

Carlos Núñez Concert | Thursday | 7:30pm

The Celtic music pop-star and a five-piece band will perform at Mary Winspear Centre. [$56]

Welcome to the Creepshow: A Halloween Burlesque & Drag Spectacle | Thursday | 8pm

Step right up to a spine-tingling spectacle where the eerie meets the alluring at “Welcome to the Creepshow” at the Victoria Event Centre. [$30+]

Autumn Moss Art Workshop | Friday | 5:30-6:30pm

Create your own colourful moss wall art with this fun and interactive hands-on workshop at VI Plant Shop. [$59]

Morry Stearns at Riva Restaurant | Friday | 6pm

Dine and listen to the Victoria-based Grammy nominated singer, songwriter, and pianist. [Free]

Savour & Sip | Friday | 6-9pm

Join Hide N Seek food truck and Flourish BeauTea Cafe for an evening of delicious bites, teas, cocktails and live music at 2830 Peatt Rd. [$39]

The Land Acknowledgement or as You Like It | Fri, Sat and Sun | 7pm

A devastating yet laugh-out-loud examination of land acknowledgements as cultural and political practice at Metro Studio Theatre. [$30]

A State of Flow | Friday | 10pm

A night of psychedelic trance music with Youn1que, Xelhua, and SunSlime at Quadratic Sound. [$15+]

Apple Harvest Fest & Vintage Emporium | Saturday | 10am-2pm

Celebrate the harvest season with home-baked apple pies, preserves, and more at Ross Bay Villa. [Free]

Pumpkin Festival in Langford | Sat and Sun | 10am-4pm

Pumpkins, gourds, arts and crafts, and a mini market with fresh produce  at Lohbrunner Community Farm Cooperative. [Free]

Autumn Harvest Pumpkin Planter Workshop | Saturday | 11am

Visit Garden Works Saanich for a hands-on workshop where you will utilize fall’s best foliage, flowers, and grasses to bring fall colours front and centre. [$50]

Orchard Market | Saturday | 11am-4pm

A day of community, local food, makers, music, and cider at Junction Orchard and Cidery. [Free]

Served Up! An All Ages Drag Lunch | Saturday | 12pm

An all-ages drag show that aims to bring the art of drag and queer expression to Moon Underwater Brewpub. [$15+]

Halloween Stories & Scavenger Hunt | Sat and Sun | 12 & 2 pm

Join Merridale’s distillery for a fun-filled, interactive and family-friendly tale of past and present Halloween traditions. [$15]

Big Machine at Hermann’s | Saturday | 7pm

A fine set of musical encounters with an all-star lineup of artists featuring elements of bluegrass, old-time, jazz, and modern songwriting. [$30]

Lennon & McCartney Tribute | Saturday | 7pm

Michael Sicoly and Mick Dalla-Vee will transport you through the 1960s with the music of two of the most beloved songwriters at Mary Winspear Centre. [$35]

Paint Night | Saturday | 7-9pm

A guided and interactive painting experience with a professional artist guiding you through, with music and drinks at Archer Gallery. [$46]

Zappostrophe': Celebrating the music of Frank Zappa | Saturday | 7:30pm

Join the Vancouver-based eight-piece band playing favourites and lesser-known works from Frank Zappa's eclectic recordings at the Victoria Event Centre. [$30]

Geordie Kieffer | Saturday | 9pm

The impish, self-proclaimed “Godfather of Agro Pop” will present hardcore pop bangers in The Bad Girl Tour at Capital Ballroom. [$40+]

Royal Victoria Marathon | Sunday | 7:15am

You can still register for the 8k road race that starts and finishes at the Legislative Grounds downtown Victoria. [$65]

Sunday Karaoke | Sunday | 8pm

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

Nick Carter | Monday | 8pm

A night of throwbacks and music at McPherson Playhouse with the international pop superstar, the youngest member of the iconic boy band, Backstreet Boys. [$35+]

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

Journey into the dark shadows of 19th century history on a 90-minute tour every Fri, Sat, and Sun this month, with extra shows added a week before 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]

That’s it!

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