5 things to do in and around Victoria this Tuesday, February 18th

Welcome back from the long weekend, Victoria!

Whether you’re looking to unwind or dive into some fun, there’s plenty happening around the city.

From a high-energy concert at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre to an open mic session or the enchanting sounds of the Pacific Baroque Festival, here are some great ways to spend your Tuesday, February 18, after the long weekend:

MOTHER MOTHER at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre 

Canada’s Mother Mother will kick off their Canadian tour in celebration of their latest album, Grief Chapter and will include 11 dates, kicking off in Victoria at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre!

• Where: Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, 1925 Blanshard Street
• When: Tuesday, February 18th, starts at 7 p.m.

Pacific Baroque Festival 2025 – Concert #1

World travel may have its attractions, but in the end there’s no place like home. In the privacy of a comfortable music room, Baroque keyboard players could explore musical ideas that were too intimate—or too irreverent—for a formal public setting. This program explores the capabilities of the Brombaugh chamber organ at St Barnabas Church to capture the sounds of home: laughter and tears, songs and dances, and even the sounds of a few domestic animals.

• Where: St. Barnabas Church, 1525 Begbie Street
• When: Tuesday, February 18th, starts at 7:30 p.m.

Victoria Hot Chocolate Festival

The second annual Hot Chocolate Festival has kicksed off and it’s set to be a month-long celebration of all things sweet and chocolaty.

Each purchase will contribute $1 to the BC SPCA Victoria Community Animal Centre! There are over 25 local merchants across Greater Victoria.

• Where: All across Greater Victoria and beyond—view the map here.
• When: February 1st to Friday, February 28th

OpenHack Victoria

Every Tuesday, developers of all skill levels meet at James Joyce Bistro inside Peacock Billiards (1175 Douglas Street) for a casual night of coding and collaboration. Introductions start at 6:15 p.m. sharp, and attendees are encouraged to bring their laptops to work on any project—whether personal, professional, or just for fun.

This meetup is open to all technologies and experience levels, providing a great opportunity to connect, learn, and share ideas. While food and drinks are available for purchase, they are not provided. Attendees are expected to follow the group’s code of conduct.Most importantly—don’t forget your laptop!

• Where: James Joyce Bistro inside Peacock Billiards, 1175 Douglas Street
• When: Tuesday, February 18th, starts at 6 p.m.

Open Mic at View Street Social

Hosted by Kelly Fawcett, the view Street Social’s Open Mic hosts a high caliber of performers each Tuesday. Kelly brings an extraordinary level of musicianship and personality to the night.

• Where: James Joyce Bistro inside Peacock Billiards, 1175 Douglas Street
• When: Tuesday, February 18th, doors open at 6 p.m., starts at 7 p.m.