It’s the freakin’ weekend! No matter the weather, there’s so much happening this weekend!
Here are 11 things happening in and around Victoria this weekend!
Saturday, April 28th
Smooches for Pooches -Fundraiser
What: $5 Nail trims – by Kelsey and the other fabulous groomers from Island Pet Source
Coffee and muffins by donation – Poncho’s Coffee House
A kissing booth- get your doggy smooches by Max himself or his buddy Louie who also lost a leg to life on the streets of Mexico.
$10 Professional photos- Wendy Nesbitt: Photographs. Fun props as well!
Items for sale
Please help us raise funds to put towards Max’s emergency surgery.
Where: Poncho’s Coffee House
755 Goldstream Ave # 115
When: 11 am – 3 pm
90’s Night
What: If you love the 90’s and hanging out, come join us and bring your friends (or come solo)!
8pm: Bar, video games, 90’s music videos, boardgames, foosball, ping pong.
10pm: 90’s dance party starts! Live DJ this time!
Where: Victoria Event Centre
1415 Broad St
When: Starts at 8 pm
Cost: Get your ticket here!
Burlesque Uncensored 3
What: It’s D’Lishious Entertainment’s biggest show of the year! Burlesque Uncensored is back for its third year, with a lineup of some of the most moving, edgy, comedic and subversive burlesque with performers from Vancouver and Victoria!
Where: Metro Studio Theatre
1411 Quadra St
When: 8 pm – 11 pm
Cost: $25 at the door
Pre-screening of Pup Star: World Tour
What: This movie was all filmed in Greater Victoria! Pup Star is back and bigger than ever as the hit singing-pup competition show goes global! After achieving international stardom, Tiny the adorable Yorkie joins the celebrity judges for the first-ever Pup Star World Tour. The judges each welcome their favorite contestant from around the world to the Pup Star pack, training them to compete for the new title of global pup star champion.
Where: Cineplex Odeon Westshore
2945 Jacklin Rd #900
When: 11 am – only one show before going to Netflix
South Park Spring Fling
What: A community building event held at South Park Family School! Join us for a free day of fun featuring kids activities, a farmers market, used clothing sale, plant sale and exchange, food trucks, coffee and a talent show!
Where: South Park Elementary School
508 Douglas St
When: 11 am – 4 pm
Cost: This event is free!
Snake Bite festival at Tod Creek Cider
What: Craft beer! Craft Cider! A celebration of BC Ciderweek, five Island cideries will be pairing up with your favourite breweries to provide another session of ‘snake bites’ for you to sample.
Where: Tod Creek Craft Cider
273 Prospect Lake Rd
When: 3 pm – 7 pm
Logs n’ Dogs – F*ck Cancer Log Lifting Competition
What: A Strongman and Strongwoman Log Lifting Competition and hot dog party in support of One Ball Charitable Testicular Cancer Organization and The BC Cancer Foundation.
Where: Forge Training
851 Yates St
When: 2 pm – 4 pm
Cost: Get your tickets here!
Sunday, April 29th
2018 TC10K
What: Be part of the Island’s race, join 9000+ walkers, runners, wheelers, teams and kids at the 2018 TC10K!
Help cheer on the runners along the race track!
When: 10k starts at 8 am
Family run starts at 11 am
Improv Cabaret – Festival Edition
What: Paper Street Theatre presents an eclectic evening of improvised theatre. This special Festival Edition will feature guests from our Paper Street Theatre Improv Festival mixed with local improvisers for a great way to cool down from the festival.
Where: Intrepid Theatre
1609 Blanshard St # 2
When: 8 pm – 10 pm
Cost: Get your tickets here!
Benji’s Sunday Matinee Quiz
What: A long standing British tradtion is the Sunday afternoon pub quiz! No worries about being in bed too late, plenty of time to enjoy a few afternoon sociables and a bite of delicious brunch.
So don your best frock, polish those shoes and come on down to a Sunday edition of Benji’s Pub Quiz
Where: Northern Quarter
1724 Douglas Street
When: 2:30 PM – 5 PM
Cost: $6
SPAC 65th Annual Arts & Crafts Exhibition & Sale
What: Fibre arts, fine crafts, jewellery, painting, pottery, and sculpture will be available for sale at the 65th annual Saanich Peninsula Arts & Crafts Exhibition & Sale. (accompanied children free).
Where: Mary Winspear Centre
2243 Beacon Avenue
When: 10 am – 4:30 pm
Cost: Admission is $5
For more things to do, check out our events page!
