Can you believe it’s already the third weekend of February! Where has the time gone?!
Here are 14 things to do in and around Victoria this weekend.
Saturday, February 17th
Repair Cafe
What: Have an alarm clock that won’t buzz or a pair of pants that needs mending? Don’t toss it! Bring it to the Repair Café where you can get help fixing household items. Drop in.
Where: Greater Victoria Public Library
735 Broughton Street
When: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Cost: Free
Victoria Seedy Saturday
What: You know its Spring when Victoria Seedy Saturday comes to town! Farmers and gardeners alike come together to swap seeds for bountiful and biodiverse crops and gardens. It is no secret that Victoria Seedy Saturday is a community platform for networking and learning the tricks of the trade. We have 17 Educational Speaker presentations and new this year, hands on workshops throughout the day. Beyond chickens and bees, you will find seed, seedlings, plants and Master Gardeners to answer all your horticulture questions. Shop at more than 60 local exhibitors who have donated numerous door prizes, play at Youth Action Activities station, browse the gardening book exchange and have a snack or lunch at the Seedy Cafe’. There is something fun for everyone.
Where: Victoria Conference Centre
720 Douglas St
When: 10 am – 3:30 pm
Cost: $7 – $16
8th Annual February Fox Fair
What: A fabulous designer craft fair featuring locally handmade clothing, jewelry, pottery, kids clothing and toys and more! Come shop through the wares of 35+ local makers and pick up a belated Valentine gift for your loves, your friends, yourself. Don’t forget to bring cash and your reusable bag to this annual community market.
Where: Fernwood Community Centre
1240 Gladstone Ave
When: 10 am – 4 pm
Cost: $3
Cooking Demonstrations
What: Learn how to make Old School Meatloaf with a Twist with chef Mike Haddow from Goodlife Fitness.
Where: Victoria Public Market
6 – 1701 Douglas Street
When: 12 pm
Cost: Free!
Crimes of the Heart
What: Through teasing and laughter, the Magrath sisters relive sweet memories and confront past resentments at their Grandaddy’s house, after the youngest sister Babe is arrested for shooting her abusive husband. Each sister must come to terms with the consequences of their own crimes of the heart. Humorous and heartfelt, this Pulitzer prize-winning black comedy, written by Beth Henley, beautifully captures the incredible power of family.
Where: UVic Pheonix Theatre
3800 Finnerty Rd
When: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Cost: $15 – $26
Sea Cider Tasting
What: in-store tasting at The Strath – Ale, Wine and Spirit Merchants to sample some delicious Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse ciders with Vineyard to Glass!
Where: The Strath – Ale, Wine and Spirit Merchant
919 Douglas Street
When: 2 pm – 5 pm
Cost: Free!
Victoria Royals vs. Vancouver Giants
What: Come support your Victoria Royals as they battle it out against the Vancouver Giants!
Where: Save on Foods Memorial Centre
1925 Blanshard St
When: Puck drops at 7:05 pm
Cost: $14 – $18
Sunday, February 18th
Haute Couture
What: WIN will be featuring sensational designer clothing, shoes, accessories, high-end jewellery, and brand new mineral makeup from Glo Minerals and Youngblood, all at prices that will make you smile.
When you treat yourself to these cherished pieces, you’ll also be making a difference in the lives of women in our community.
Where: Cook St: 1803 Cook Street, Victoria BC V8T 3P5
Westside Village: 160-174 Wilson Street, Victoria BC V9A 7N6
Langford: 129-735 Goldstream Ave V9B 2X4
When: All day
Cost: Depends on what you buy
Chinese New Year Celebration
What: Chinese New Year Celebration. Come join in to ring in the year of the dog. They will be performing the annual Chinese lion dance parade. Three new lions will be awakened with a special eye dotting ceremony.
Where: Gate of Harmonious Interest
Fisgard St
When: 12 pm – 3 pm
Cost: Free
Pugs at Dallas Waterfront
What: Let’s see how many Puggies we can get out to Dallas Road
Where: Holland Point Park
Dallas Rd
When: 2 pm – 3:30 pm
Cost: Free
Be Prepared
What: First Memorial Funeral Home has coupled with the Saanich Fire Department for a complimentary Earth Quake/Tsunami and general Be Prepared presentation.Coffee and snacks provided.
Where: First Memorial Funeral Home
4725 Falaise Dr
When: 6:30 pm – 8:30pm
Cost: Free
An Evening of Spoken Word Poetry and Rock, Blues & Soul
What: Celebrate Black History Month 2018!
Performances by Cathy Essombe/Ardent Tribe – inspired, talented musicians who play spell-binding World Music originals
Poetry performance by Ann-Bernice Thomas – Victoria’s 2016 Youth Poet Laureate
Where: The Belfry Theatre
1291 Gladstone Ave
When: 7 pm – 9 pm
Cost: By Donation
Themed Trivia Night: Rick and Morty Edition!
What: RICK AND MORTY Trivia is coming to Victoria!
Come with a team of up to 6 people or even try it solo. We will have three rounds of trivia from some of the most memorable episodes of the legendary tv series. Questions will range from easy to extremely tough for those who think they know it all. Cool prizes to be won!
Where: Distrikt Nightclub
919 Douglas St
When: 7 pm – 9:30 pm
Cost: $10 – $15
Try to Escape the House of Occult
What: You’ve stumbled upon The House of Occult while travelling Eastern Europe and enter looking for a psychic reading. Upon entering, the door shuts and locks you in with no escape. Madam Blavatsky is nowhere to be seen but you start to uncover tricks to her practice and slowly piece together a way out of her traps.
Where: Horror Escape
523 Broughton St
When: 11 am – 11 pm
Cost: Book your place here!
