The Best Events In Victoria This Weekend (March 16-18)

You’ve made it to the weekend!

From markets to performances, here are 11 awesome events taking place in Victoria this weekend.

Events In Victoria This Weekend

Friday, March 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.

Festival | Spark Festival

The Spark Festival kicked off on March 8th and goes until March 25th. It’ll highlight some of the best new theatre in Canada.

Dance | Company Wayne McGregor

Wayne McGregor CBE is one of the world’s leading contemporary choreographers; he is The Royal Ballet’s first Resident Choreographer and Company Wayne McGregor is Resident Company of Sadler’s Wells, London. Atomizing bodies, movement, film, sound and light into miniature shards of intense sensation, Atomos is performed in McGregor’s unique style.

You can watch this performance this weekend at the Royal Theatre.

Comics | Capital City Comic Con

Capital City Comic Con takes over Victoria Conference Centre and Crystal Garden from Friday, March 16th – Sunday, March 18th, 2018. Special guests include Patrick Warburton, James Marsters, Graham McTavish, and Leah Cairns.

Arts | One World

It takes a community to raise a show. This spring, 180 students from all over the world will showcase their talents through One World — an inspiring cumulation of dance, song and international collaboration.

Catch it this weekend at McPherson Playhouse on Saturday and Sunday.

Design | Salt Spring Home & Garden Show

The Salt Spring Home & Garden Show returns this weekend for another big year. It’ll be showcasing local designers, landscapers, construction workers, and trades professionals.

Saturday, March 17

Hike | Spring Time on Mount Wells

Pre-register to join this program and explore Mount Wells. There is no fee to take part in the group hike. The hike takes place from 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Brunch | St. Patrick’s Day Brunch at Merridale

Come to the Eatery this weekend for a special Irish-themed brunch! They’ll be serving their delicious brunch menu, plus Irish inspired specials like corned beef breakfast, boxty eggs benedict, and Irish cream cheesecake.