Victoria Events Oct 10-17

Oktoberfest, Billy Talent, Noah Reid, Pumpkin Fest at Galey Farms and much more!

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Robyn Bell
October 10, 2023

Happy Tuesday, friends. Welcome to another edition of TWIV, the newsletter equivalent of your neighbourhood coffee shop bulletin board.

On our radar

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

🕯️ Frankenstein Craigdarroch Castle: See Mary Shelley’s spooky story come to life in this one-man performance in the iconic historical home starting Oct 20.

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

🤸‍♀️ Cirque du Soleil: Corteo: Take in this joyous circus performance Jan 11-14 at Save-on-Foods Memorial Arena.

Happening this week and weekend

🎸 Billy Talent

Wednesday | 7:30pm | Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre

Enjoy some nostalgia as these Canadian rock stars take the stage. [$65+]

Saturday | 5:30pm | Oaklands Community Centre

Prost! Ring in the autumn season with this Bavarian beer festival. Enjoy local brews—including vegan and gluten free options—great food and live music. [$35+]

🎤 Noah Reid

Saturday | 8pm | McPherson Playhouse

The Schitt’s Creek star will perform music from his three popular albums. [$64+]

Elijah Woods | Tuesday | 7pm

The Juno-nominated pop artist will perform at Victoria Event Centre. [$20]

Dean Brody | Wednesday | 7:30pm

The multi-platinum Canadian country artist will perform at the McPherson Playhouse. [$66+]

Open Mic Night | Wednesday | 7pm

See a range of talents and genres at this open mic at Hermann’s Upstairs. [$5]

Hear some swinging old school jazz at Hermann’s. [$20]

Craft Beer Quiz | Wednesday | 7pm

Put your knowledge on craft beer to the test at Victoria Event Centre, with prizes available. [$5]

Die Walkure | Thursday | 6pm

Wagner’s epic opera will premiere at the Royal Theatre. [$30+]

Michael Kaeshammer | Thursday | 7:30pm

The acclaimed pianist will perform his usual range of jazz, classical and pop music at McPherson Playhouse. [$65+]

Photo: Royal McPherson

Rock out at this show featuring burlesque, drag and all things metal at Victoria Event Centre. [$35+]

Ashley Wey Trio | Friday | 7pm

The pianist and her trio will take the stage at Hermann’s. [$25]

Local drag legends and DJs will help you get through the superstitious night at Victoria Event Centre. [$33]

RUMPUS | Friday | 9pm

The award-winning DJ and friends will perform sets at Capital Ballroom. [$22+]

Classical Kids | Saturday | 3pm

The Victoria Symphony hosts this show honouring Vivaldi’s Ring of Mystery, with conductor Maestro Joey. [$29]

Halloween Market YYJ | Saturday | 11am-4pm

Get into the spooky spirit with this market featuring all things Halloween at the Da Vinci Centre. [$5]

Islamic History Month | Saturday | 1-3pm

Celebrate and learn about Islamic history at this event open to all at Cedar Hill Rec Centre. [Free]

Five Alarm Funk | Saturday | 8pm

Get funky with this big band at Capital Ballroom. [$25]

Photo: Downtown Victoria

FORZA | Saturday | 10pm

Check out this queer dance party at Quadratic Sound. [$20]

Sunflowers for Ukraine | Sunday | 6:30pm

The concert will celebrate 45 years of the Ukrainian Culture Society on the Island at the Dave Dunnet Theatre at Oak Bay High. [$10+]

Chocolate: A Tasting Event | Sunday | 12-5pm

Calling all chocolate lovers! Taste samples and win giveaways at this chocolate event at Victoria Conference Centre. [$20]

Australian Bee Gees | Sunday | 3pm

This tribute band is ensuring the Bee Gees’ music is “staying alive”—see them at McPherson Playhouse. [$60]

Photo: Royal McPherson

Doing Death Better | Sunday | 2:30-4:30pm

Meaningful conversations, deathcare resources and planning tools at this event for end-of-life planning at the Church of Truth. [$5]

Queer and Allies Chess | Monday | 7-9pm

Make your next move at this inclusive chess tournament at Oaklands Community Centre. [Free]

Jewish Film Festival starts | Tuesday-Sunday | Various times

The festival showcases Jewish themes in film at the Vic Theatre. [Free]

Ongoing events:

This Halloween favourite is back this month with corn mazes, train rides, a haunted house and pumpkin picking.

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 5 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]

Other things you might want to know

Cancelled: Hunter Brothers Oct 21 show at McPherson Playhouse will not take place.

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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