Events are back and, this weekend, they are in full swing!
This weekend, rally for Ukraine, check out an improv show and attend the Victoria Women’s Expo and Modern Wedding Show.
If you’ve been craving some Vitamin D, then you’re in luck as the latest weather forecast is showing nothing but sunshine this weekend.
Here are 9 things to do in and around Victoria this weekend, March 4th-6th:
Check out Garden City Comedy’s ‘Jump Up and Jam’
On Friday, get ready to be put on the spot with Garden City Comedy’s Jump Up and Jam improv show!
The show will run monthly, providing improvisers of all experience levels with a regular opportunity to perform.
In Jump Up and Jam, anything can happen and improvisers jump on stage when their names are randomly called.
- Where: Doors at 7 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 4th
- When: Oak Bay Recreation Centre, Sports View Lounge (2nd Floor), 1975 Bee Street
- Tickets: $10 for GCC Students, $15 for public. Tickets can be purchased here.
Play Music Bingo at Crafthouse
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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 March 5th
Enjoy a girls day at the Victoria Women’s Expo
The Victoria Women’s Expo is back for its annual two-day event!
Attendees will have the chance to stay up to date with today’s trends, up to date products and services by checking out the event’s over 100 exhibitors.
The perfect girls weekend!
- Where: Pearkes Recreation Centre, 3100 Tillicum Road
- When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 5th and 6th
- Tickets: 5.00 for general admission, children 12 years and under free.
See a comedy show at Hecklers
After being closed for nearly two years, Hecklers is back to fulfill your comedy needs. Every Saturday night, enjoy a comedian followed by Comedy Here Often?’s The Late show.
- Where: 123 Gorge Road East, Hecklers Bar and Grill
- When: Britttany Lyseng: 7 p.m., Saturday, Comedy Here Often? The Late Show: 10 p.m., Saturday, March 5th
- Tickets: $20. Tickets can be purchased online here.
Attend a rally in support of Ukraine
The local Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) branch is gearing up to host another rally this weekend, together with the UVic Ukrainian Students’ Society and Victoria Ukrainian Cultural Centre.
This time, organizers are asking those wanting to take part to line Douglas Street outside the Ukrainian Cultural Centre and participants are encouraged to bring flags and signs.
- When: Sunday, March 6th, starting at 12:30 p.m.
- Where: Outside the Ukrainian Cultural Centre on Douglas Street, 3277 Douglas Street
Check out Vancouver Island’s largest wedding expo
This weekend, attend Modern Wedding 2022, the largest wedding and event showcase of it’s kind on Vancouver Island.
Visit the exhibition to enjoy tasting booths, swag bags, contests and giveaways!
- Where: Victoria Conference Centre, Crystal Garden, 713 Douglas Street
- When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday March 6th
- Tickets: $16.93 each. You can purchase your tickets here.
Visit the Community Fridge’s Free Food Truck
This Sunday, the Community Fridge will be hosting a Free Food Truck, with food, music and more!
Come down and meet the fridge team and enjoy chicken, lentils, pita, rice, falafel and okra!
There will be approximately 200 meals to distribute.
- Where: 1112 Caledonia Avenue (Ukrainian Catholic Church parking lot)
- When: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday March 6th
Try Starbucks’ new Iced Toasted Vanilla Oatmilk Shaken Espresso
Although the official launch of spring is still a few weeks away, Starbucks is taking things into their own hands, kicking off the season early as they announce the launch of a brand new iced drink.
The new Iced Toasted Vanilla Oatmilk Shaken Espresso is the latest addition to Starbucks’ popular line of non-dairy beverage options.
Made with the coffee chain’s lightest espresso roast, their Blonde espresso, the drink is smooth and sweet, with hints of caramelized vanilla.
Once the espresso and vanilla combine, the drink is shaken together and topped with oat milk.
Binge Netflix Canada’s newest releases
A brand new month means a whole new collection of movies and shows to binge on Netflix and, this month, they really know what the people want.
In March, Netflix is treating us to not only the first Rush Hour, Karate Kid and Pitch Perfect movies, but their sequels as well!
Ready for a night in? Check out the 111 new movies and shows just added to Netflix!
