It has been a heavy week.
As we enter the weekend, take some time to relax, check in with friends and family and enjoy some sweet treats.
If you’re looking to get out this weekend, consider the ‘Coldest Night of the Year’ walk or show your support by joining the Ukraine with the Ukrainian Canadian Congress- Victoria Branch’s rally.
Here are 9 things to do in and around Victoria this weekend, February 26th-27th:
Watch a Victoria Royals game
This weekend, the Victoria Royals face off against the Vancouver Giants for their “Hockey For All” game, with special guest Olympic gold medalist Micah Zandee-Hart!
- Where: Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, 1925 Blanshard Street
- When: Saturday, February 26th; puck drops at 7:05 p.m.
- Tickets: Available online and at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre box office
Walk to support local charities
There is still time to register and raise money to support ‘Coldest Night of the Year’, a family-friendly walk to raise money for local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness.
At the time of publication, the event had raised 95% of its $10,000 goal.
- Where: Walks begin at Our Place Society Pandora and Our Place Society Westshore.
- When: Check in at 4:15 p.m., Walk begins at 5:15 p.m., Saturday, February 26th.
- Registration: You can register here.
Attend a rally in support of Ukraine
On Sunday, join the Ukrainian Canadian Congress- Victoria Branch, as they are rallying in support of Ukraine and democracy.
The rally will begin at the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia.
- Where: 501 Belleville Street
- When: 12:30 p.m., Sunday February 27th
The Pretzels at Hermann’s Upstairs
What happens when you get some of Victoria’s finest jazz players, mix them with a few funky rock players and hand them the Steely Dan catalogue?
The Pretzel Logic Orchestra is an homage to Steely Dan and a labour of love for its nine members.
- Where: Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View Street
When: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Saturday February 26th
Take a walk through a Window Wanderland
Window Wanderland is pleased to announce its return to James Bay after a year-long hiatus, bringing a walkthrough gallery experience to the neighbourhood.
On the evenings of February 25th to 27th, take a physically distanced stroll or drive through the neighbourhood to experience all the artwork coming together.
It is outdoors, COVID-safe and creative!
- Where: All over James Bay
- When: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., February 25th, 26th and 27th
Victoria Home, Reno & Decor Show
The Victoria Home, Reno & Decor Show is back at Pearkes Community Centre. Victoria’s ultimate one-stop shop for home improvement and building products, services, and advice in one convenient location!
- Where: Pearkes Recreation Centre, 3100 Tillicum Road
- When: 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday February 25th, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday February 26th and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, February 27th
Play Music Bingo at Crafthouse
If you love good music, games and delicious food hit up Browns Crafthouse Vic West this weekend for all three!
Every Saturday night, test your music knowledge with Music Bingo. There are prizes for first, second and third place!
- Where: 184 Wilson Street #100, Browns Crafthouse Vic West
- When: 8:30 p.m. to 10:45 p.m., Saturday February 26th
See a comedy show at Hecklers
Are you ready to laugh? After being closed for nearly two years, Hecklers is back to fulfill your comedy needs!
- Where: 123 Gorge Road East, Hecklers Bar and Grill
- When: Just For Laughs, Victoria Showcase, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Saturday, February 26th
- Tickets: $20. Tickets can be purchased online here.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with a cotton candy cake!
Do you love cotton candy?
Nanaimo’s own Sweet & Dandy Cotton Candy has experimented with over 100 unique flavours and serves up their cotton candy by the container, gift packs, mini bags and something they like to call The Tower, a 2 foot tower of 20 different flavours of Cotton Candy.
They offer pick up and delivery in Nanaimo and can even deliver to Victoria for a delivery fee!
This weekend, you can find Sweet & Dandy at the Duncan Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday and Harewood Centennial Park from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
