Say hello to the weekend! From dancing to drag performances, here are 10 things to do in Victoria over the next couple of days.
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Things To Do In Victoria This Weekend
Friday, April 12
Dance | Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
Alejandro Cerrudo’s Silent Ghost was an audience favourite in 2017. As Resident Choreographer of Hubbard Street Dance, his new work is sure to delight Victoria audiences.
Arts | Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival
For six weeks in April and May, over nine thousand Victoria-area students of music, dance and dramatic arts are on stages throughout the city receiving adjudications from renowned experts in the arts.
Admission starts at $8.
Music | Victoria Chamber Orchestra Concert
The Victoria Chamber Orchestra will be playing a concert at First Metropolitan Church. Admission starts at $15.
Music | Beethoven & Haydn, Passion & Tenderness
Jamie Syer from Calgary, with be performing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major.
Saturday, April 13
UFC | UFC 236 Viewing Party
Guests are invited to experience these matches on the big screen free of charge at Elements Casino. It all starts at 7:00 p.m.
Garage sale | Massive Marine Garage Sale
The 2019 Massive Marine Garage Sale is set for April, 13th from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Find your nautical treasures at this fun-filled event, with all proceeds going to support education programs.
Art | Plumage: The Majestic Art of Birds
Come out for the public opening day of the new exhibition, Plumage: The Majestic Art of Birds at Bateman Foundation Gallery of Nature. Admission is by donation.
Sunday, April 14
Nature | Passport To Nature: Abkhazi Garden Tour
Expert presenters including TLC staff, volunteers and partners will share their knowledge of ecosystem health, native and invasive species identification and hands-on gardening skills.
Performance | Drags Benny Victoria
The event begins at 11:30 a.m. with a morning cocktail and brunch canapé hour, followed by a multi-course brunch created by Fairmont Empress executive chef Morgan Wilson.
Brunch | Second Sunday Brunch
This brunch will be put together by Chef Daniel with locally sourced ingredients. It takes place at Blue Grouse Estate Winery at 10:00 a.m.