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Weekend Events Planner

💡 Explore all the best events this weekend in Victoria!

Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
January 23, 2025

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Community Events

✴️🧩 Victoria Builds Group Co-Working

Friday, January 24 | 10am-1pm | KWENCH | Free

The 2nd Victoria Builds Meetup! if you’re working on anything come and hangout completely free!

✴️👓 Thierry Lasry Trunk Show

Friday, January 24 | 9am-5pm / 9am-3pm | Acorn Optometry | Free

Check out the Thierry Lasry Trunk Show at Acorn Optometry! Discover the latest eyewear designs loved by celebrities like Beyonce, Rihanna, and more. Perfect event for fashionistas looking to update their look!

🐄 Victoria - International Vegan Film Festival - 2025 World Tour

Saturday, January 25 | 1-4pm | The Vic Theatre | $15-$20

Get ready for the International Vegan Film Festival in Victoria! Watch vegan-themed films promoting compassion and environmental awareness. Ticket prices vary.

✨ Vi Collectors Show 2025

Saturday, January 25 | 10am-3pm | Ukrainian Cultural Centre | Free

Explore a variety of sport and non-sport collectible cards and memorabilia from top brands. Browse through supplies like plastic sleeves and cases. Discover vintage toys, games, records, and DVDs. Buy, sell, or trade at the upcoming show!

🎉 Chinese New Year Celebrations

Saturday, January 25 | 6:30-8:30pm | Emmanual Baptiste Church | $5

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with the tight knit community at Emmanual this weekend! You’ll be welcomed with open arms!

🫀 Victoria Health Show

Saturday + Sunday, January 25th + 26th | 10am-5pm | GR Pearkes Rec Centre | $5-$10

Explore the latest in wellness and prioritize your health at the Victoria Health Show. From kickstarting a healthier lifestyle to discovering cutting-edge products and services, this event has something for everyone!

✴️🪓 Mid Winter Viking Charge

Saturday, January 25 | 2:30-10pm | All Downtown | Free - $30+

Get ready for the Viking Winter Charge! Start at Forged Axe Throwing for some axe and knife tossing, then regroup at various cool spots before the final raid the night club Upstairs.

📈 We Own the Night

Saturday, January 25 | 5pm-12:30am | Ambrosia Banquet Hall | $155

Get ready for an epic party to kick off your year, meet high-performers, build genuine relationships, attend results-driven presentations, and create unforgettable memories. It's all about fun, growth, and connection!

🎶 Electronic Dance Music Producer Meet-Up

Sunday, January 26 | 1pm | Long & McQuade Langford | Free

An EDM producers meet-up for sharing music, tips, tricks, and feedback to improve your art. Perfect for producers or those looking to get into dance music production. Be there and level up your music game!

😊 Friendship Sunday at VTC

Sunday, January 26 | 10:30am-12pm | Victoria Truth Centre | Free

Meet with friends and dive into your spirituality at the VTC this Sunday! A welcoming bunch!

🍛 Chinese New Year Community Dinner

Sunday, January 26 | 5pm | Oaklands Community Association | Donation

Celebrate the Chinese New Year at Oaklands Community Centre with some great food and company!

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Performing Arts

👑 Frozen in Time

Saturday, January 25 | 11am & 2:30pm | McPherson Playhouse | $37

Get ready for a fun afternoon with two princesses! Enjoy storytelling and sing along sessions. It's a great family outing for kids of all ages. Dressing up as a favorite character is encouraged. Ticket prices may change, so keep an eye out!

🎤 Hecklers Presents: Gabriel Rutledge

Saturday, January 25 | 7 & 10pm | Hecklers Bar & Grill | $22

Gabriel Rutledge, a dynamic comedian and author, has won prestigious comedy competitions and appeared on various TV shows. With 5 albums and a popular book, his humor and wit have captivated audiences nationwide.

💄 Cafe Runway: An All-Ages Drag Cabaret

Saturday, January 25 | 6:30-9pm | Caffe Fantastico Kings | Free

Cafe Runway offers an all-ages drag show for everyone from beginners to experienced performers, promoting community, positivity, and inclusivity.

✴️✨ Theatresports w/ Kirsten Rasmussen

Saturday, January 25 | 8:30-9:40pm | Theatre SKAM | $25

Victoria's top improvisers battle it out in a weekly improv contest where the audience picks the winner. Special guest Kirsten Rasmussen adds some extra fun to the show for one night only.

✴️🎱 Victoria Magic Circle Annual Dinner and Show

Saturday, January 25 | 6-11:45pm | Royal Canadian Legion #91 | $55

Get ready for a magical night with close-up table magic by Victoria Magic Circle members. Then, sit back and enjoy a stage magic show by award-winning magician Sawyer Bullock. Get your tickets and reserve your seat for this enchanting event!

🍷 Flamenco Tablao

Sunday, January 26 | 7pm | The Mint | $30-$35

Get ready for a fiery flamenco performance at The Mint! Enjoy delicious food and drinks while watching the show. Tables available for groups, or grab an individual seat and mingle with other attendees.

🩰 Rough Cuts: Cristina Bucci

Sunday, January 26 | 3:30-4:30pm | Dance Victoria Studio | Donation

Check out Dance Days to catch Rough Cuts, where you can see new works by talented dance artists and chat with them afterward.

🤹‍♀️ Improv Cabaret(s)!

Sunday, January 26 | 6:30-9:30pm | Intrepid Studio Theatre | $10-$20

Multiple shows amalgamated all into one featuring students from the Paper Street Masters Program!

Sports & Athletic Events

✴️🧘‍♀️ Mayfair Movement x Lululemon

Saturday, January 25 | 9-10am | Infront of Lululemon | Free

Step into Mayfair for a free yoga sessions right outside of Lulu with Kamila Nowak! What a great way to start the weekend!

🏃 Annual Robbie Burns Day Hash

Saturday, January 25 | 2:30-4:30pm | Beacon Hill Park-Flag Pole Parking Lot | Free 1st Time

For the adults looking to have a little more fun, this crazy crew puts on a lovely route then grabs drinks afterwards!

🐦 Viaduct Flats Birding Meet-Up

Saturday, January 25 | 8:30-10am | Viaduct Flats | Free

Get ready to spot some waterbirds at Viaduct Flats with a viewing platform. Meet at 8:30 a.m. for a morning full of birdwatching in the surrounding woods and fields.

🥗 Free Nutrition Course

Saturday, January 25 | 6:30-10:30pm | EMCS Society in Sooke | Free

Learn about mindful and intuitive eating to ditch the diet mentality and make sustainable nutrition and health changes.

✴️🛼 Saturday Night Roller Skating

Saturday, January 25 | 7-9pm | Pearkes Rec Centre | $12

When’s the last time you went roller skating? Have you ever been? What a great hangout or date idea!

Arts & Creative Events

✴️💃 Salsa Night @ Dance City

Friday, January 24 | 7:45pm-12am | Victoria Edelweiss Club | $15 Cash

Salsa Night @ Dance City features a beginner lesson with rotating partners by a certified instructor, followed by open dancing to various Latin styles until midnight.

🐋 Being with WHALES: A Solo Show at ArtPod

Friday, January 24 | 11am-4pm | Metchosin ArtPod | Donation

Check out an exhibition featuring clay tile whales, watercolor whales, and sea scenes by artist Memet Burnett. Stay tuned for more creations in the coming month! Don't miss it!

⛺ Tent Heater Build Party

Saturday, January 25 | 10am-pm | Red Cedar Cafe | Free

Building some tent heaters for people in need at the RCC! What a wonderful initiative!

🎭 Sunday Sundown Social: Masquerade Night

Sunday, January 26 | 4:15-8:30pm | Church of Truth | $12-$15

Learn different dance styles at our monthly event in James Bay. Enjoy Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, and Merengue. No partner or experience needed!

If the post cuts off, that means there’s too many events for the email! Head here to read the full post.

Learning & Workshops

🧶 Learn to Knit your First Sweater

Saturday, January 25 | 6-7:30pm | The Spinnacle Yarns | $155

Learn to knit a Simple Sweater with Nicole, a knitting pro. Pick your style, get 15% off materials, and leave with a new sweater or the skills to finish it. Classes are small and cozy, so don't be late or forget your mask!

🏵️ Floral Watercolour Class

Saturday, January 25 | 1-3:15pm | Glentana Village Rec Center | $44

Learn floral watercolor painting in a beginner-friendly class with all supplies included. Bring a friend for a discount on registration. It's happening at Glentana Village Rec center in the View Royal area. Just email [email protected].

👯‍♂️ Broken rhythms Contemporary Dance Workshop

Saturday, January 25 | 5:30 and 6:30 | Raino Dance Studio | Free (email to register!)

Learn Rhythmical Contemporary dance with Dyana Sonik-Henderson at a free workshop by Broken Rhythms.

✴️🎥 Intro to CineVic's Blackmagic Cameras w/ Brian Globus

Saturday, January 25 | 12-5pm | CineVic Society of Independent Filmmakers | $39

Learn how to use Blackmagic 6K Pro cameras in this interactive workshop. Participants will dive into camera building, lens usage, focus pulling, and more.

🪢 Salty Sundays: Rope Keychains

Sunday, January 26 | 2-4pm | Maritime Museum of BC | $10

Participants get to explore the art of knotting, inspired by sailors who crafted intricate designs during their leisure time at sea. In this hands-on workshop, attendees will learn essential macrame techniques to create their own keychains and learn about the maritime history surrounding the art.

👩‍🦳 An introduction to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)

Sunday, January 26 | 1:30-3:30pm | Paul Phillips Hall | Free

Learn how to make qualified and support loved ones! Ask all your questions—let's navigate together.

💐 Fresh Flowering Tropical Bowl Workshop

Sunday, January 26 | 1-2pm | Gardenworks Oak Bay | $89

Get your hands dirty at a creative workshop designing a Fresh Flowering Tropical Bowl with lush foliage and vibrant flowers. Perfect for plant enthusiasts of all levels!

Foodie Events

✴️🍳 Dine Around Victoria

Friday, January 24 | January 24th - February 9th | All of Victoria | $25+

Enjoy Victoria's foodie festival with over 50 top restaurants offering affordable three-course menus. Shoutout to Dillon Crawford for this wicked document!

✴️🍷 Non-Alcoholic Wine Tasting

Friday, January 24 | 5-7pm | Softer Drink Shop | Free

Free wine tasting event this Friday at the store featuring guest sommelier Alex from Somm Zero. Taste select bottles, hear about non-alc wines, and chat with knowledgeable folks.

Live Music & Concerts

Friday, January 27

Saturday, January 25

Sunday, January 26

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