Say hello to the weekend!
From live music to markets, here are 10 awesome events taking place in Victoria this weekend.
Friday, February 16
Art | Beyond The Edges: Art & Geometry
Beyond the Edges: Art + Geometry favours cross-cultural and cross-temporal explorations of the possible meanings of geometry in art. You can see this at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria until April, 2018.
Photography | Wildlife Photographer Of The Year
Wildlife Photographer of the Year returns with a brand new selection of 100 of the most stunning images from around the world. It is open at the Royal BC Museum until April 2nd, 2018.
Market | Esquimalt Farmers Market Pop Up Markets
The Esquimalt Farmers Market Pop Up Markets is back for its fourth season. It runs from Thursday, January 25th – Wednesday, October 31st, 2018. Esquimalt Farmers Market exists to provide a marketplace which serves as a community gathering point that builds relationships, encourages healthy, local living, environmental and economic sustainability.
Fishing | Victoria Boat & Fishing Show
The Victoria Boat & Fishing Show takes place this weekend from Friday, February 16th – Sunday, February 18th, 2018 at Pearkes Recreational Centre. With thier inside space jammed with new boats, products, and displays, they’re focusing on bringing a bigger variety of exhibitors.
Saturday, February 17
Gardening | Victoria Seedy Saturday
Shop for locally grown, organic seed from over a dozen of the islands’ finest seed producers. You’ll also find an abundance of other delightful and delectable things to grow from tubers, corms, bulbs, whips, and starts, all sold by knowledgeable local growers. Admission is $7.
Charity | Spring Festival Spectacular
Spring Festival, also known as Lunar New Year, one of the most important traditions in Asian culture. To celebrate this cultural tradition, Ocean Rain Arts Academy presents the first ever Spring Festival Spectacular. The net proceeds will be donated to the Big Brothers and Big Sister of Victoria
Sunday, February 18
Music | Live Music Night At The O Cafe and Bistro
Join the O Cafe and Bistro every Wednesday and Sunday night for live music. Admission is free.
Parade | Chinese New Year Celebration
See organizers perform the annual Chinese lion dance parade at Gate of Harmonious Interest.
Concert | Double-Double Duo
Double-Double Duo features Michael Bridge on accordion and Kornel Wolak on clarinet. See them perform at First Baptist Church at 7:30 p.m.
History | BC Black History & Heritage Day
See displays, information, artifacts and have an opportunity to meet and talk with members of the Society and representatives from the Victoria Genealogical Society, Old Cemeteries Society, and Saanich Pioneers Society.
Photo credit: Wong Sheung Hung Fut Kung Fu Club