Victoria Events: September 12-19

Lantern Fest, Rifflandia week 2, rap artists, local indie tunes and more!

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Robyn Bell
September 12, 2023

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On our radar

🌭 Beats & Bites: Listen to local musicians while snacking on tasty meals from food trucks at Oaklands Community Centre, Sept 23.

🏒 Canucks training camp: See the Vancouver NHL’ers take the ice Sept 21-25 at Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena as they prep for the upcoming hockey season.

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

🎸 Half Moon Run: See the popular band perform at the Royal Theatre Nov 1.

Happening this week and weekend

Friday-Sunday | Friday 2pm & Saturday/Sunday 12pm | Royal Athletic Park

Catch the second weekend of Rifflandia with headliners, Iggy Pop and Diplo.

Saturday | 5pm | Lambrick Park

Enjoy an evening of light and community at this Saanich festival.

Wednesday | 8pm | Capital Ballroom

Enjoy this variety drag show, featuring two of the most notable fashion queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race at Capital Ballroom.

Lantern Festival. Photo: District of Saanich

See the 20-piece R&B band perform hits by Whitney Housten, Ed Sheeran, and more. [By donation]

Dax at Wicket Hall | Tuesday | 11pm

Catch the beloved Canadian rapper performing, with a potential meet & greet option. [$75]

Dan Duvall and friends will showcase their comedy at the Langford Legion. [$20]

Yaga premieres at the Belfry | Tuesday | 7:30pm

The thriller-comedy will begin its run, showing until Oct 8. [17+]

Snak the Ripper | Wednesday | 8pm

The BC rapper will perform his music at the Victoria Event Centre. [$40+]

Menopause the Musical 2 | Wednesday | 7pm

Catch the hilarious sequel to the hit show at the Royal Theatre. [$60+]

Learn about Scottish culture and the Gaelic language at this open singing practice. [Free]

Victoria Folk at the Mint | Thursday | 6:30pm

R. Mason will take the stage to show off their notable vocals at Folk Night. [$15]

Chilliwack | Thursday | 7:30pm

The hit ’70s rockers will bring their sound to the Charlie White Theatre. [$70]

Dara O Briain | Friday | 7pm

See the witty comedian comment on his life and culture in his new show. [$56]

Immerse yourself in this intimate concert experience featuring the songs of Taylor Swift at the Christ Church Cathedral. [$31]

The singer will take the stage at Capital Ballroom to perform songs that explore her relationship with her ancestral lands and dealing with difficult experiences. [$20]

3N1GMATIC Music Festival | Friday & Saturday | 5pm

See 16 metal and punk bands at this two-night festival. [$40+]

Portraits of Canada | Friday | 7pm

Go on a musical journey with this all-Canadian program. [$30]

South Island Vinyl Show | Saturday | 10am

Find vinyl treasures at this massive record sale. [$2]

Photo: South Island Vinyl Show

Munro’s 60th anniversary | Saturday | 12pm

Celebrate 60 years of the beautiful bookstore and beloved downtown fixture with live music, drag story hour, and interactive art. [Free]

Handel’s Apollo e Dafne | Saturday | 7:30pm

See the cantata performed at Christ Church Cathedral. [$12]

Celebrate Mexican culture with delicious food and lively music at White Eagle Polish Hall. [$25]

Connor Stewart Sextet | Sunday | 7pm

Inspired by the ’60s and ’70s with a New Orleans influence—see the musicians perform at Hermann’s. [$25]

Delve into the metaphysical with psychics, mediums, tarot, and crystals at the Mary Winspear Centre. [$10]

Celebrate Pacific Island culture with music, dancing, and plenty of food. [$35+]

Jump into the psychedelic funk rock sounds of these two bands at Victoria Event Centre. [$20]

Dachshund Picnic & Fun Day | Sunday | 10:30am

Tiny legs galore—this annual dachshund event features food and fun for humans and weiner dogs alike. [$5]

The Cyber Spree | Next Tuesday | 8pm

Party like it's 1986 with this Transformer-clad band at Capital Ballroom. [$20]

Bands! Bands! Bands! | Next Tuesday | 7pm

Catch local artists at this new concert series happening at Victoria Event Centre. [$7+]

Cyber Spree. Photo: Ticketmaster

Ongoing events

Bastion Square Market | Thursday-Saturday | 11am

The public market runs every Thursday to Saturday offering a mix of handmade products, entertainment, baked goods, and more. [Free]

See new works by the artists on display from Sept 7-30 at Fortune Gallery. [Free]

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 | Mondays & Thursdays | 4:30-7:30pm

Load up on farm-fresh goodies at this local market, happening at Gorge Park on Mondays and Memorial Park on Thursdays. [Free]

Feel Free: Free Gallery Days at AGGV | First Saturday from 10am-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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