Hello February.
From live music to art displays, here are 11 awesome events taking place in Victoria this weekend.
Events In Victoria This Weekend
Friday, January 2
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.
Food | Butchart Gardens Dine Around Special Event
Discover local Vancouver Island dishes at this exciting dinner event. It takes place this weekend on Friday, February 2nd and Saturday, February 3rd, 2018.
Dance | ODC/Dance
San Francisco’s ODC Dance has stepped into the spotlight in recent years, touring extensively to impressive venues across the continent. You can catch it this weekend at Royal Theatre. Tickets start at $29.
Saturday, February 3
Tour | Wentworth Villa Tour
Learn about the process and procedures that were behind the villa’s restoration. Tours will be held on every Saturday of each month. Admission is by donation.
Jazz | Laila Biali
Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter and pianist Laila Biali melds “traditional jazz with contemporary pop so effortlessly that neither style seems out of place on the same record” (Spinner Magazine). You can see her this weekend at Hermann’s Jazz Club. Tickets start at $22.
Performance | Issamba: The African Roots Ultimate Experience
Issamba is an interactive musical spectacle which showcases African Roots, Rhythms & Music. Tickets start at $27.
Children | Museum Tots
Children ages 2-5 get to learn about the exciting world of museum learning. Parents can bring their children to learn a new theme every week. This weekend’s event takes place Saturday, January 20th at The Maritime Museum of BC from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Tour | Historic House Tour
Go back in time every Saturday at the Ross Bay Villa Historic House Museum. Admission is $5.
Sunday, February 4
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.
Featured photo: Dance Victoria / Facebook