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MARKETS, PARADES, FESTIVALS AND OTHER AWESOME STUFF

Community Events

Friday, January 30, 2026 | 8am-4pm | Routine Coffee | Free

  • We're celebrating one year at 1036 Fort St with a full weekend of surprises, including a new feature and big giveaway starting Jan 30th.

Friday, January 30, 2026 | 3-6pm | 2716 Rock Bay Ave | $15

  • Cold Comfort teams up with a local bakery for cinnamon bun ice cream sandwiches featuring unique flavors like Apple Pie & Cheddar and Sea Cider Rumrunner. $1 from each $15 sandwich supports a local nonprofit helping women, trans, non-binary, and Two Spirit people.

Friday, January 30, 2026 | 10am-6pm | Michele Pujol Room (Student Union Building) | Free | 2nd Degree Vintage

  • Shop thousands of curated vintage pieces from over 30 vendors at the UVIC Vintage Market. Free entry with a massive selection to browse through.

  • This event has multiple dates/times! Check the link to find them all

  • Teams of creators come together to build video games from scratch in just 48 hours—no experience needed. Make games alongside programmers, artists, musicians, and designers in this hands-on game jam.

Friday, January 30, 2026 | 10am | Sidney Museum, 2423 Beacon Ave, Lower Level | By Donation | Sidney Museum and Archives

  • LEGO® enthusiasts have been visiting the Sidney Museum for twenty years to connect over their shared passion for this remarkable product. To celebrate this 20th anniversary milestone, the Sidney Museum is taking a walk through time.

  • This event has multiple dates/times! Check the link to find them all

Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 7 pm to 10 pm PST | Church of Truth – Community of Conscious LivingVictoria, BC | $20-$30

  • Celebrate 30 years of Planet Earth Poetry with an evening of music, dancing, finger food, cake, and poetry-themed activities while supporting the fundraising campaign to keep this beloved reading series free and thriving. Expect door prizes, $2 canned drinks (cash only), and a lively community gathering at this dry venue.

Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 9:30am | Compost Education Centre | $15

  • Learn how to plan a year-round garden for Southern Vancouver Island—covering site assessment, crop timing, budgeting, and garden layout, plus a mini tour of demonstration gardens.

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | 11am-4pm | Sea Cider Farm + Ciderhouse | Free | MakeShare

  • Celebrate the orchard with wassail traditions, live music, Morris dancers, mini goats, 35 artisan vendors, hot mulled cider, and delicious food trucks. Kids can enjoy face painting, crafts, and a wish tree while everyone toasts to the harvest ahead.

  • Experience yoga, ecstatic dance, and an hour-long sound bath with acupuncture under the full moon—complete with parasympathetic nervous system practices and your choice of indoor or outdoor dancing with silent disco headsets.

BALLET, COMEDY, THEATRE AND MORE!

Performing Arts

Friday, January 30, 2026 | 7:30pm | Belfry Theatre BMO Stage at 1291 Gladstone Ave, Victoria, BC V8T 2Y5 | Pay what you can sliding scale $15-$30(suggested)

  • A multimedia theatrical journey through medieval tales of desire and magic, blending dance, song, theatre, and puppetry to explore love's darker, stranger sides through the poems of Marie de France.

  • This event has multiple dates/times! Check the link to find them all

  • Teenage demigod Percy Jackson races against time to find Zeus' missing lightning bolt and stop a war between the gods in this fast-paced rock musical adaptation of the bestselling novel. Experience monster battles, mythological mayhem, and the discovery of inherited powers through high-energy songs and choreography.

  • This event has multiple dates/times! Check the link to find them all

Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 7pm-8pm | Caffe Fantastico, Kings Road, Victoria, BC, Canada | $15+ | ThisTea Haus

  • Happy new year all you fabulous folks! We've got a bunch of themed shows for you this year, and we are kicking off Cafe Runway in 2026 with CARTOONS! From newer media to nostalgic faves, get ready to get animated at CAFE RUNWAY!

Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 7:30-9:30pm | McPherson Playhouse | $55 | The Comedy Department

  • An award-winning improv comedy troupe delivers a hilarious mashup of music, dance, and audience interaction where flannel-clad performers compete for your approval in this uniquely Canadian take on comedy meets cabaret. Think Whose Line meets Magic Mike, but with more maple syrup and self-deprecating humor

Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 8-9:20pm | Encore by Paparazzi (1415 Broad) | $25 | Garden City Improv

  • Watch improvisers create scenes based on the hilariously inappropriate card combinations that you and other audience members play from Cards Against Humanity.

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | 1.00pm till 4.00pm | The Coda, 751 View Street, Victoria | $15

  • Spend a Sunday afternoon dancing Argentine Tango in close embrace to beautiful music, with DJ David Gurr setting the mood at The Coda. Cash bar available, free parking next door.

GET YA BODY MOVIN’

Sports & Athletic

Friday, January 30, 2026 | 12pm | 355 - 1627 Fort Street, Victoria, BC | $22+GST | Heart Work Therapy and Yoga

  • Flow into Still combines an energizing, creative flow (yang energy) with grounding yin shapes, guiding you from activation into deep rest.

Friday, January 30, 2026 | 1:30-2:30pm | 380 Cook Street | $8 Members, $16 Non-Members | CookStreetVillageActivityCentre

  • A gentle yoga practice with flowing movements to release tension in your shoulders, hips, and back through accessible exercises done standing and lying down. Perfect for beginners looking to feel lighter and more relaxed.

Friday, January 30, 2026 | 9-11pm | Crag X | $13 | Crag X Climbing Gym

  • LOW POWER HOUR is back — 80s RETRO EDITION! 🕶️ What to bring: A headlamp 👾 Dress up: 80s outfits highly encouraged (think neon, leg warmers, retro vibes)

Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 6:05-9:05pm | Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre | $21 | Victoria Royals

  • The Victoria Royals take on the Red Deer Rebels on Saturday, January 31st at 6:05 PM for our Salmon Kings Theme Night! Honoring the Salmon Kings team who played before us, we are excited have a "retro" themed game with custom jerseys that you won't want to miss. We will also be hosting former Salmon Kings alumni in the building!

🧘Flow

Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 10am | 355 - 1627 Fort Street, Victoria, BC | $22 + GST | Heart Work Therapy and Yoga

  • Flow is a mindful vinyasa practice where you'll build strength and ease while exploring how movement feels in your body. Therapeutic cues support grounding and nervous-system balance, helping you leave feeling steady and connected.

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SEWING, PAINTING, WRITING, AND OTHER ART

Arts & Creative

Friday, January 30, 2026 | 7pm | Victoria, 512 Simcoe St, Victoria, BC V8V 4W4, Canada | $55

  • Paint a stunning winter moon on canvas using epoxy resin and sparkling fire glass at this beginner-friendly craft night at Bent Mast Pub. All supplies and step-by-step instructions included while you enjoy drinks and good company.

Friday, January 30, 2026 | 11am-5pm | 19 Bastion Square, Victoria, BC | Free | Gage Gallery

  • Five artists explore modern love through their unique perspectives at this group exhibition. Make your own Valentine's card at the interactive station while browsing the show.

  • This event has multiple dates/times! Check the link to find them all

Friday, January 30, 2026 | 5:30-6:30pm | VI Plant Shop | $46

  • Learn to build your own mini ecosystem in this hands-on terrarium workshop—just bring a clear glass vessel and leave with a planted creation plus care tips.

Friday, January 30, 2026 | 5:30-7:30pm | Arc.hive Artist Centre, 770B Hillside Ave., Victoria, BC | 150 | Munbeibi

  • Paint your own full-size Munbeibi bunny at Hannah's studio, choosing your clay type, bun style, and accessory before decorating with the same glazes used for the originals. Pick up your fired piece within 4 weeks

  • This event has multiple dates/times! Check the link to find them all

Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 2-3pm | 1490 Fairfield Road | $7.50 | RossBayVilla

  • Step into a beautifully restored 1860s Victorian home where volunteer guides bring the Roscoe family's story to life through period rooms and heritage gardens. Tours run Saturdays at 2PM, with a vintage gift shop open 10AM-2PM for treasure hunting beforehand.

  • This event has multiple dates/times! Check the link to find them all

KEEP YOUR MIND FRESH

Learning & Workshops

Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 1-3pm | Broad Street Studio | $48

  • Experience a nurturing feminine space combining tea, chocolate, playful dance choreography, and free movement to embody your inner goddess, followed by grounding affirmations. A judgment-free evening to express parts of yourself that don't often get space in daily life.

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | 1 pm to 3 pm PST | Heart & Hands Health CollectiveVictoria, BC | $17

  • Learn Traditional Chinese Medicine techniques to boost your immunity through the cold and flu season, including hands-on training in moxibustion, gua sha, and lifestyle approaches to strengthen your body's defenses.

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | 8pm | Connie Road | $33

  • Escape to a candlelit forest yurt for an evening of Yin Yoga and Sound Bath—designed to melt tension, calm your nervous system, and restore deep inner balance.

TASTE THE ISLAND GOODS!

Foodie Events

Friday, January 30, 2026 | 12:01am-11:59pm | Various participating restaurants | Free | szilvie

  • Over 60 restaurants serve up three-course menus at wallet-friendly prices for 17 days, while local hotels offer special rates so you can make a night of it. Browse the menus and plan your culinary adventure across Greater Victoria.

  • This event has multiple dates/times! Check the link to find them all

Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 12-9pm | 517 Pandora Ave, Victoria, BC | Free | The Drake Eatery

  • Hide N Seek is back in our kitchen! After the great response to their last takeover, we’re excited to welcome the team once again for a full day of standout food.

BOARD GAMES, TRIVIA AND MORE!

Fun n’ Games

Friday, January 30, 2026 | 8pm | The Mint Restaurant | $25

  • Three comedians battle it out in improv challenges, answering prompts and questions that push their quick-thinking skills to the limit. One winner takes home Victoria's ultimate improv glory.

Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 10am | The Maritime Museum of BC | Free | The Maritime Museum of B.C.

  • This program runs every Saturday morning, with new themes each week. Drop-in anytime between 10:00am and 11:00am, but remember storytime is at 10:30am!

  • This event has multiple dates/times! Check the link to find them all

Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 12-3pm | 380 Cook Street | $2 for members, $4 for non-members | CookStreetVillageActivityCentre

  • Drop in anytime to play from a collection of over 40 board games while enjoying tea, coffee, or baked goods available for purchase.

  • This event has multiple dates/times! Check the link to find them all

Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 6-9pm | 3909 St George's Ln | $0

  • Test your music knowledge with a unique twist on traditional bingo where you'll mark songs instead of numbers, sing along to classic tunes, and compete for prizes. Pizza, snacks, and beverages available for purchase.

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | 7pm | Swan's Pub - 1601 Store Street | Free | ThinkTankTrivia

  • Test your knowledge at Victoria's only pub trivia league where teams of up to six compete using personal tablets to track questions in real-time. Drop in any week for free, challenging trivia with friends over food and drinks.

REACH YOUR CAREER GOALS

Tech & Networking

Friday, January 30, 2026 | 6pm-9pm | 1021 Government Street, Victoria, BC, Canada | Free | LampPost

  • Whether you're a student, an employee or just interested in marketing this is the perfect event for you. Let's make the marketing space more connected!

  • The 29th Annual Art History & Visual Studies Graduate Conference & Poster Fair for Graduate Students & Early Career Researchers

  • This event has multiple dates/times! Check the link to find them all

Friday, January 30, 2026 | 9am | Camosun College, 3100 Foul Bay Road, Victoria | $179 | CDM Summit

  • A focused one-day conference where digital marketers, founders, and creators dive into tactical strategies and real-world examples that actually work right now. Expect hands-on insights, honest conversations, and actionable takeaways in a community-driven environment.

ENJOY THE WEST COAST AIR

Outdoor

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | 11am | 4001 Hollydene Pl, Victoria, BC V8N 3Z8 | Free | Victoria Polar Dippers

SAFE AND CONNECTION FORWARD

LGBTQ2+

Friday, January 30, 2026 | 9pm | The Vicious Poodle | Free | Drag Sunday Productions

  • CHURCH is an all-queer cabaret with a focus on Drag, with occasional acts in the genres of: Improv, Stand Up, Clown, Theatre Skits, Burlesque, Draglesque, Puppetry, monologues and more.

  • This event has multiple dates/times! Check the link to find them all

SLOW FOLKY VIBES, HUGE ELECTRONIC SHOWS & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN

Live Music & Concerts

Friday,

▶️ Fridaymusic: Student Composers | Classical & Jazz | 12:30-1:30pm | Phillip T. Young Recital Hall | Free | Tickets & Info

▶️ Pablo Cardenas Jazzes Up the Classical Masters | Classical & Jazz | 7-9pm | Hermann's Jazz Club | $30 | Tickets & Info

▶️ Emily Carr String Quartet’s 20th Anniversary Concert: Twilight Brushstrokes | Classical & Jazz | 7:30pm | Christ Church Cathedral Victoria | $12 | Tickets & Info

▶️ Garden City Soul Club at The Drake Eatery | Funk & Soul | 9:30-11:30pm | The Drake Eatery - 517 Pandora Ave, Victoria, BC | Free | Tickets & Info

▶️ Big Shiny Dudes @9pm | Indie & Rock | 9pm | Victoria, 1200 Government St, Victoria, BC V8W 1Y3, Canada | Free | Tickets & Info

▶️ Live acoustic Fridays - Dan Byrne | Indie & Rock | 6pm | Mile Zero Brewing
4495 Happy Valley Road Metchosin, BC | Free show | Tickets & Info

▶️ Dead Summer, Summer's Brother | Indie & Rock | 7pm | 1717 Quadra St | $20.91 | Tickets & Info

▶️ PAQUETTE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS SPICE WANNABE | Pop & Club | 7pm | McPherson Playhouse
3 Centennial Square
Victoria, BC | $65 | Tickets & Info

▶️ Merkules | Rap & Hip Hop | 8pm | Capital Ballroom | $48+ | Tickets & Info

▶️ Rachel Therrien’s Latin Jazz Project with Salsa Caliente | World Beats | 6-8:30pm | The Coda, 751 View St | $30 | Tickets & Info

▶️ Fuego Latin Party | World Beats | 10pm | Lucky Bar, 517 Yates St, Victoria | $11-$17 | Tickets & Info

Saturday,

▶️ Constantinople (CANADA) | Classical & Jazz | 7:30-9pm | First Church of Christ, Scientist | $5-$35 | Tickets & Info

▶️ Avram McCagherty Quartet | Classical & Jazz | 7-9pm | Hermann's Jazz Club | $30 | Tickets & Info

▶️ International Guitar Night | Classical & Jazz | 7:30pm | Farquhar Auditorium at UVic | $50 | Tickets & Info

▶️ An Evening with Judy Collins | Country & Folk | 8 pm to 10 pm PST | Dave Dunnet Community Theatre, 2121 Cadboro Bay Road, Victoria, BC Oak Bay, BC | $74 | Tickets & Info

▶️ Après-Ski Party | Electronic & Techno | 9pm | Capital Ballroom, 858 Yates Street, Victoria, BC, Canada | $5 | Tickets & Info

▶️ Back 2 Back Ft: Primitive (D+B Set), Matterson, Khan -all B2B GURU | Electronic & Techno | 9pm-2am | The Downbeat | $10 Early Supporter, $15 Advance, $20 Door | Tickets & Info

▶️ Funeral Songs 2025 | Funk & Soul | 6pm | The Coda | $20+ | Tickets & Info

▶️ Little Fernwood Fundraising Extravaganza! | Indie & Rock | 11am | Little Fernwood, 1923 Fernwood Rd., Victoria, BC | Activites by Donation, Shows $25 adult/$10 youth (Tix at door) | Tickets & Info

▶️ Rest and Resonate | Indie & Rock | 7-8:30pm | Ajna Yoga: 209-2250 Oak Bay Ave, Victoria, BC V8R 6T1 | 53-60 | Tickets & Info

▶️ Roky Erickson and Danezig | Indie & Rock | 7:30pm | Wheelies Motorcycles & CafeVictoria, BC | $15 | Tickets & Info

▶️ Emo Night | Metal & Punk | 10pm | Lucky Bar
517 Yates St, Victoria | $11 | Tickets & Info

▶️ Viking Pub Crawl | Rap & Hip Hop | 7:30pm | Vinyl Envy | $10 at door | Tickets & Info

Sunday,

▶️ An Evening with Judy Collins -Second Show | Country & Folk | 7:30pm | Dave Dunnet Community Theatre, 2121 Cadboro Bay Road, Victoria, BC Oak Bay, BC | $74 | Tickets & Info

▶️ SUGAR @9pm | Funk & Soul | 7pm | Victoria, 1200 Government St, Victoria, BC V8W 1Y3, Canada | Free | Tickets & Info

▶️ Black History Month 2026 Launch | Funk & Soul | 7 pm to 9 pm PST | Open Space Arts SocietyVictoria, BC | Free | Tickets & Info

▶️ Coffee Party YVR Vol 7. | Pop & Club | 11 am to 3 pm PST | Karma Lounge | $36 | Tickets & Info

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