Hello Spring!

From historic tours to pop-up markets, here are 12 awesome events taking place in Victoria this weekend.

Events In Victoria This Weekend

Friday, March 23

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.

Saturday, March 24

Tour | Wentworth Villa Tour

This is your last chance to go on this tour. Learn about the process and procedures that the restoration of the villa went through. Admission is by donation.

Tour | Historic House Tour

Drop by on any Saturday from noon to 2:00 p.m. and meet the amazing volunteers who maintain the house and garden. Join them for a guided tour Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. Stroll through the garden and browse the gift shop.

Animals | BC SPCA Wild ARC – 14th Annual Open House

This is a fascinating opportunity to come behind the scenes to tour the Wild ARC facility in Metchosin, just outside Victoria, accompanied by one of our experienced volunteer guides happens only once a year. Due to high demand, reservations are necessary to ensure all guests get the most out of their experience.

Music | Celino Romero

When Celino Romero joined the all-family Classical guitar quartet, Los Romeros, in 1990 he ushered in the third generation of the group’s esteemed history. See him perform at First Church of Christ this weekend. Tickets are $30.

Performance | Misha Piatigorsky

Come out and enjoy an evening of jazz with jazz pianist Misha Piatigorsky. He performs at Blue Grouse Winery this weekend. Tickets are $35.

Sunday, March 25

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.

Jazz | Lust Life Jazz

See the Lust Life Jazz Band Quartet at The Osborn Bay Pub from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $10.

 

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