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8 things to do around Victoria this weekend: January 22-24

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YYJ Rocktographers Showcase

  • What: Two night event featuring live music from local musicians! This year’s showcase will feature some of the best photography shots from Rock The Shores, Rifflandia, Otalith and Sasquatch. Tickets available online only.
  • When: Friday, January 22 – Saturday, January 25, showtime 7:00-10:30pm; also open Saturday and Sunday from 12:00-5:00pm by donation (non-ticket).
  • Where: Fort Tectoria, 777 Fort Street

25th Annual Victoria Health Show

  • What: Start the new year with a healthy new you. With 14 seminars taking place in 2 days, learn about gluten-free, non-gmo, vegetarian, mental health, heart health and more. $8/adults – weekend pass $12; $6/seniors & students – weekend pass $9. More information here.
  • When: Saturday, January 23 from 10:00am-6:00pm and Sunday, January 24 from 11:00am-5:00pm
  • Where: Pearkes Recreation Centre, 2100 Tillicum Road

7th Annual Dance Day Festivals

  • What: Community-wide celebration of dance. Studios around Victoria will be offering free classes for adult beginner, intermediate and professional levels. Take your turn at salsa, swing, belly dance, yoga and ballet. More information available here.
  • When: Friday January 22 – Sunday January 24
  • Where: various dance studio sites, see calendar for more information.

Dinner Show: Double Diamond

  • What: Tribute to Neil Diamond. Artist Bill Zaalberg will take you through 5 decades of Neil Diamond’s musical success including a few popular hits from Stevie Nicks. Enjoy a three course dinner prior to showtime. Tickets $89. Information and reservations here.
  • When: Saturday, January 23, showtime 6:00-9:45pm
  • Where: David Foster Foundation Theatre, 1175 Beach Drive – Oak Bay Hotel

Bright Lights, Big Sidney! 

  • What: Silent auction and night of entertainment in support of Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre. Main floor of pier will transform into the Big Apple – NYC 1979. Dance the night away at Studio 54 with DJ LJC. Tickets $45: includes $10 tokens for food, drinks, casino money and souvenir. For tickets call (250) 655-9446.
  • When: Saturday, January 23 from 6:30pm – midnight
  • Where: Sidney Pier & Hotel, 9805 Seaport Place

Victoria Royals vs Vancouver Giants

  • What: Support our local WHL hockey team, puck drops at 7:05pm on Saturday and 2:00pm on Sunday. Grab the best seats now, purchase tickets here.
  • When: Saturday, January 23 and Sunday, January 24
  • Where: Save On Foods Memorial Centre,

Victoria Grizzlies vs Salmon Arm Silverbacks

  • What: Cheer on our local Junior “A” Hockey team. Puck drops at 7:00pm. Tickets available here.
  • When: Saturday, January 23
  • Where: The Q Centre

100 Girls Victoria Meeting

  • What: Inspired by two local girls Ella and Lily, whose goal is to bring together as many girls as possible between the ages of 8-13 years-old, to donate between $1-$10 to a local charity, which will be chosen at the meeting.
  • When: Sunday, January 24 from 2:30-4:00pm
  • Where: Burnside Gorge Community Association, 471 Cecillia Road

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