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An Evening of Illusion at Helmcken House: Magic at the Museum
Royal BC Museum, Helmcken House · Victoria, BC
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Experience the rare delight of parlour magic in an authentic Victoria parlour—in one of British Columbia’s oldest homes. Dave Morris, Andrew Brimstone, and special guests perform sleight-of-hand, mentalism, and more in an up-close, unforgettable setting. October 29 | 6–7 PM, 8–9 PM October 30 | 6–7 PM, 8–9 PM
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Spirited Away – The Music of Studio Ghibli
Royal Theatre · Victoria, BC
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Friday, October 30, 7:30 pm Sunday, November 1, 2:30 pm Royal Theatre Enter the enchanting worlds of Studio Ghibli through the magical music of Joe Hisaishi, the composer behind their most beloved animated films. This tribute concert journeys through the nostalgic melodies of My Neighbor Totoro, the lyrical flights of Spirited Away, and the epic rhythms of Kiki’s Delivery Service. Each note opens a doorway to…
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Groove Kitchen’s Halloween Grave Rave
Upstairs Lounge, Oak Bay Recreation Centre · Victoria, BC
7:30 p.m.
IT’S HALLOWEEN SO GRAB YOUR CREEPIEST COSTUMES AND FREAK THE FUNK OUT WITH US!! Dance in your pants?? EXORCISE IT!! The boys are back in town to help you GET down with all the savory flavory funk, Latin, soul, and pop jams to make you BOOgie as they’ve done before at Butchart Gardens, Hermann’s Jazz Club, Ribfest, Moss Street Paint In, and other such happening spots. Get at your ghoulfriends and call your skeleton…
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Offsite Artist Talk: Peter Morin and Leah Decter
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria - AGGV · Victoria, BC
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All are welcome to enjoy an Artist Talk by Peter Morin and Leah Decter, presented as part of UVic Visual Arts’ Living Artists, Living Art Lecture Series, and in support of the exhibition the x is where our paths cross. This exhibition, curated by Toby Lawrence, AGGV Curator of Contemporary Art, runs from October 10, 2026-May 2, 2027. Location University of Victoria, David Turpin Building (DTB), room A120. Hosted by…
Free
Craigdarroch Castle – Murder on Paper Street
Craigdarroch Castle · Victoria, BC
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*Tickets go on sale at the beginning of October* The Paper Street Theatre Co. is returning to Craigdarroch Castle with their popular, improvised hit, Murder on Paper Street for a six-night, eight performance engagement, running from November 5 to November 14, 2026 When a body turns up at Craigdarroch Castle it’s up to a vintage cast of colourful cliché characters to discover who did it, how it was done, and who is…
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Art for Wellness: HEARTFELT HOLIDAY PAPER QUILTS
Carr House National Historic Site · Victoria, BC
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Relax, learn and enjoy the joyful process of cut and paste little paper quilts. Make meaningful, beautiful holiday cards and tags for your loved ones this year. About Your Instructor: Helga Strauss is an artist, educator, and therapeutic arts practitioner. In her personal art practice, she creates art every day, following her joy and curiosity. As a teacher for over 30 years, she encourages her students to do the…
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Emily Carr Inspired Art Class: MEANINGFUL MEMORY BOXES” (Intergenerational)
Carr House National Historic Site · Victoria, BC
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Learn how to capture the magical moments and memories of your life by making special decorated boxes for yourself and loved ones. This class is uniquely designed to appeal to people of all ages to bring together generations to connect through art-making. We encourage you to register with your child, a parent, a grandparent, a neighbour, or a friend! Or register individually to meet people in your community! This…
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Art Gallery of Greater Victoria – Winter Exhibition Celebration
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria · Victoria, BC
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate the launch of a new season of exhibitions at the Gallery! Free event. Everyone is welcome. Stay tuned for details and event schedule. Image credits (from left to right): As waters merge – swaying waves beckoning us closer at the Summer Exhibition Celebration, June 2026. Family Visits at the Summer Exhibition Celebration, June 2026. Spencer Mansion at the Summer Exhibition Celebration, June…
Free
Delhi 2 Dublin’s 20th Anniversary World Tour
Capital Ballroom · Victoria, BC
8:45 p.m.
Delhi 2 Dublin’s 20th anniversary world tour brings a new age of musical and cultural fusion through Subcontinental Pop, where sounds from across cultures meet in a unified, energizing mix that unites dance floors worldwide.
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47th ANNUAL CREATIVE CRAFT FAIRS
Pearkes Recreation Centre · Victoria, BC
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One of Vancouver Islands most popular fairs showcasing over 125 exhibitors from all over BC! Crafts, gourmet food, fine art, photography, clothing, glass art, jewelry, bath & beauty, wine, spirits, fine woodwork and much more. Over 100 draw prizes! DJ playing a variety of music!
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47th ANNUAL CREATIVE CRAFT FAIRS
G.R. Pearkes Recreation Centre · Victoria, BC
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One of Vancouver Islands most popular fairs showcasing over 125 exhibitors from all over BC! Crafts, gourmet food, fine art, photography, clothing, glass art, jewelry, bath and beauty, wine, spirits, fine woodwork and much more. Over 100 draw prizes! DJ playing a variety of music! Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3833849-0?pid=6432 Date and Time: On Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:00 – Sun, 08 Nov 2026 16:00 Venue Details: G.R.…
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Dance Victoria presents Christos Papadopoulos – My Fierce Ignorant Step
Royal Theatre · Victoria, BC
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Artistic Director and choreographer Christos Papadopoulos is a leading figure in Greek contemporary dance. The recent winner of Sadler’s Wells’ prestigious Rose International Dance Prize, Papadopoulos is renowned for creating minimalist dance works of striking musicality. In the company’s debut Canadian tour, My Fierce Ignorant Step features ten dancers building an ecstatic soundscape of voice and movement rooted in…
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Jessi Cruickshank DJ's: Evening Club - A Dance Party - 7-10 PM
Studio 919 (Previously known as Wicket Hall) · Victoria, BC
8:00 p.m.
Legal Age 19+ (Valid Photo I.D. Required)MODO-LIVE Presents: JESSI CRUICKSHANK DJ's: EVENING CLUB - A Dance Party - 7-10pm Saturday, November 7th, 2026 Studio 919 Victoria, BC DIFFERENT SET, SAME (BED)TIME. By popular demand, the dance party that became a nation-wide phenomenon is BACK. Come feel the PURE JOY of Jessi Cruickshank's wildly fun, judgement-free dance party for women and queer folks all over again, or…
$44.61 CAD
18th Annual Intuitive Arts Festival
da Vinci Centre · Victoria, BC
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Journey within to find your truth, love and empowerment. The Intuitive Arts Festival offers you the opportunity to connect with spiritual seekers, psychic readers, healers and free-spirited souls from across Vancouver Island. This 2-day celebration of Spirituality and Metaphysics invites you to explore your inner wisdom with a weekend full of mystical and experiential delights. Rejuvenate Your Spirit! Saturday &…
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Swan Lake Silver Swans’ Winter Craft Sale
Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary · Victoria, BC
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Join us for the Silver Swans’ Winter Craft Sale at Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary! Featuring beautiful sewn handcrafts by the Silver Swans: linens, table décor, quilts, tree ornaments, stockings and more. Perfect for gift giving and your home décor! The Silver Swans are a group of fabric artists, crafters, and quilters who since 2011, have come together every week in friendship to design and create fabric art, quilt…
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Jim Jefferies
Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre · Victoria, BC
7:00 p.m.
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Colourful Business
Royal BC Museum - Clifford Carl Hall · Victoria, BC
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Colourful Business proves that business does not have to be boring. The third annual Colourful Business Expo displays the innovation and vitality of Victoria’s Indigenous, Black, and immigrant entrepreneurs. Browse displays and listen to live music throughout the afternoon. Colourful Business is a project of the Kulea Culture Society, Royal BC Museum, Indigenous Prosperity Centre, BC Black History Awareness Society,…
Free
Backbeat Entertainment presents: Let’s Go Surfin’
McPherson Playhouse · Victoria, BC
7:30 p.m.
Hailed as the best Beach Boys tribute on the planet, BACKBEAT’s Let’s Go Surfin’! theatre show has dazzled audiences everywhere with its mind-blowing harmonies and top tier musicianship. Hit after hit—you don’t just hear this incredible music. You FEEL it. A wave of nostalgia will crash over you, and sweep you away to a time of sun, sand, and surf in the most Fun Fun Fun evening you can imagine! The stage explodes…
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Opening Reception: Winter Small Works
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria - AGGV · Victoria, BC
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Art Rental + Sales presents the Winter Small Works Show & Sale, celebrating artists local to the Vancouver Island area. Join us for the Opening Reception on Thursday, November 19, from 5-8pm, with artists in attendance. Browse a huge selection of artworks at accessible price points and raise a glass to local artists in celebration of this annual Show & Sale. Admission to Art Rental + Sales is always free! Winter…
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Craigdarroch Castle – Mary Shelley Meets a Monster
Craigdarroch Castle · Victoria, BC
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*Tickets go on sale at the beginning of October* Dreamqueen Immersive Theatrical Society presents Mary Shelley Meets a Monster; an immersive 2-hour chamber play about the night Mary Shelley began writing Frankenstein. The piece takes place inside a candlelit Regency drawing room during a storm, with the audience seated directly inside the action. This will be staged in the Castle’s dance hall. Please note, there are…
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Folktoria: a Multicultural Celebration
Royal BC Museum · Victoria, BC
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Folktoria is a free festival celebrating nine years of bringing community together through multicultural music, dance, food, crafts, and song, plus a new community display, Brought From Home. This year’s festival falls during BC’s Multiculturalism Week, a fitting time to celebrate the province’s diverse cultures and heritage. Spend two full days with friends and family, engaging with over 35 organizations…
Free
Behind the Scenes Collection Tour
The Maritime Museum of British Columbia · Victoria, BC
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Ever wondered what lies beyond the Staff Only doors at your favourite museums? Now is your chance to take a peek! Join us at the Maritime Museum of BC for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look. This intimate, small-group tour takes you into the museum’s collections facility – home to 35,000 artefacts, 554 linear feet of archives, 15,000 photographs, and 8,500 reference books connected to BC’s maritime history. Most of…
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Dance Victoria presents Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s Nutcracker
Royal Theatre · Victoria, BC
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Nutcracker November 27–29 | 7:00 pm November 28 + 29 | 1:00 pm Featuring a hockey game, Mounties, polar bears, reindeer, and a battle on Parliament Hill, Royal Winnipeg Ballet brings the wintertime classic we all love — with a Canadian twist! RWB’s Nutcracker remains Dance Victoria’s largest-scale production with close to 100 dancers, including 70+ local youth. “RWB’s Nutcracker is still the stuff of wonder and…
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An ABBA Christmas
Royal Theatre · Victoria, BC
7:00 p.m.
It’s an ABBA Christmas with ABRA Cadabra at The Royal Theatre in Victoria on December 10th! Come dressed in your best holiday sparkle and bring the whole family to this all-ages stage extravaganza! Featuring a captivating live band, powerful vocals, engaging dancers, dazzling NEW costumes and multi-media, this interactive stage show will have you moving, laughing & singing along to your favourite ABBA hits as well…
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