Victoria Events: September 5-12

Rifflandia kicks off, Great Canadian Beer Festival, Bryan Adams, and more!

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Robyn Bell
September 05, 2023

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On our radar

💄 Violet Chachki and Gottmik: Enjoy this variety drag show, featuring two top fashion queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race at Capital Ballroom, Sept 13.

🤣 Dara O’Briain: See the British comedian perform his standup at the The Royal Theatre, Sept 15.

🏮 Autumn Lantern Festival: Enjoy an evening of light and community, Sept 16.

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

Happening this week and weekend

Thurs & Fri 4:30pm-12am | Saturday 1pm-12am | Capital Iron parking lot

See some big names in EDM, hip hop and pop at this first weekend for Riff. [$95+]

Friday from 4-9pm and Saturday from 12-5pm | Royal Athletic Park

Taste over 75 of the country’s best beers at this fest, along with some favourite local food trucks. [$25+]

Saturday | 8pm | Save-on-Foods Memorial Arena

Catch the Canadian rock icon performing his So Happy It Hurts tour. [$45+]

See the Canadian country singer take the stage at the Mary Winspear Centre’s theatre. [$75]

She’s the Man at Cinecenta | Tuesday | 5pm & 7pm

Catch the iconic Amanda Bynes film as the first installment of “Best of the 00s” series at Cinecenta. [$5]

She’s The Man at Cinecenta

Join Tom and friends for a relaxed evening of jazz, cocktails and great food! [$15]

Place your bid to win theatre tickets, restaurant gift cards, stay-cations, shoes and more while supporting Fringe events. [Choose your bid]

See Relics pay homage to the early days of Pink Floyd at Hermann’s. [$20]

Kick off the new semester with Black Pontiac, Peanut Butter Telephone, Thirst Trap, and Millet at Capital Ballroom. [$20] 

Victoria Cactus & Succulent Society Show & Sale | Friday 11am-5pm & Saturday 10am-4pm

Let your plant obsession run wild at this succulent show at Church of the Advent in Langford. [Free]

See big names in house, as well as local DJs at this bass-heavy show. [$20+]

Alex Forman performs with a cast of fellow funny performers. [$20]

Alex & Friends: An evening of improv

African Eloquence | Saturday | 4pm

Join this cultural outreach event that celebrates the vitality of Africa and promotes higher education at the David Lam Auditorium at UVic. [By donation]

Hungry Hearts | Saturday | 5:45pm

Fundraising for Our Place, Victoria’s top chefs will face off in this culinary competition at the Delta Hotel. Expect great food, music and prizes. [$175+]

The Sutcliffes at Hermann’s | Saturday | 8:30pm

Get sent back in time with The Beatles tribute act, performing the fab four’s biggest hits. [$20]

Reggae Dance Food Drive | Saturday | 10pm-2am

Bring a non-perishable good and dance the night away to the Caribbean sounds of reggae, ska and soca at Victoria Event Centre. [$10+]

See the original musical following pioneers in Minnesota. [$20]

In Sight Festival | Saturday 11am-4pm & Sunday 10am-4pm

Experience a variety of art forms, from music, aerial acrobatics, children’s activities and Indigenous dances at Fort Rodd Hill. [Free]

Relove Market | Saturday & Sunday | 12-6pm

Discover vintage and secondhand treasures at this event in Market Square. [Free]

Cheer on members of Victoria Grandmothers for Africa as they finish their race from Campbell River to Victoria, at Mile 0. [Free]

Enjoy some swinging standards with this trio, featuring the UK’s Len Aruliah at Hermann’s. [$20]

Yaga at Belfry Theatre | Next Tuesday | 7:30pm

See the premiere of this thriller/comedy play, running until October 8. [$17+]

Ongoing events:

Bastion Square Market | Thu-Sat | 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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