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Daily Email - Thursday - 01/09/2025
Hey fam! Celebrate the Year of the Snake at the 2025 Lunar New Year’s Parade & Blessing Of Merchants on 2/9 in the historic Victoria Chinatown. Experience Kung Fu performances, dragon dances, traditional Chinese dances and more surprises that showcases the rich cultural traditions of China.*
JUST ANNOUNCED
Th 31st Victoria Film Festival is back from 2/7-16 with 92 feature films and 28 shorts. Join the gala on 2/7 or watch some of the 120 screenings throughout the festival!
Dominic Miller, widely known as Sting’s trusty side-kick guitarist and the co-author of many Sting’s super hits, makes his first appearance at The McPherson Playhouse on 1/19 . Enter to win a pair of tickets!*
Join the masquerade at Revelry on 2/7 & 2/8 at the Capital Ballroom. Watch 100+ Heels dancers express themselves unapologetically express themselves!
Have a delicious meal for a good cause at Feast To Fight Famine on 2/8 at Victoria Odd Fellows. Proceeds help provide critical aid to people in East Africa.
It’s Emo Night at Lucky Bar on 2/1! Don you black eyeliner and moodiest group of friends for a night of emo, punk, metal and screamo bangers.
FREE EVENTS
If your new years resolution was to save more money but you still want to have fun, we’ve got some ideas for you! Check out some of the such as live music, theatre, trivia, art gallery showings and more!

THIS WEEKEND
😂 Ivan Decker
Tonight & Saturday @ Hecklers Bar & Grill (8PM)
You have two chances to laugh with Juno award winning comedian Ivan Decker. See him tonight or on Saturday. He’s travelled all the way from L.A. just to make you laugh!
🚨 The Comic Strippers
Tomorrow @ Mary Winspear Centre (7:30PM)
The award winning improv comedians of The Comic Strippers are back with a new show, more moves and even quicker wits. Don’t miss this hilarious 19+ show!
👨🎤 A Night Of Bowie
Tomorrow @ The Port Theatre (7:30PM)
Head to Nanaimo to see Canada’s Syl Thompson and his band pay tribute to David Bowie at A Night Of Bowie. Their show is known as the most “realistic Bowie experience in North America.'“
🔥 Sum 41
Tomorrow @ Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre (7PM)
Join Sum 41 on their farewell tour this weekend at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre! Celebrate the punk-pop hits from this iconic Grammy-nominated band.
🎵 The Soul Shakers
Saturday @ Hermann’s Jazz Club (7PM)
Victoria’s beloved The Soul Shakers hit Hermann’s Jazz Club on Saturday for a night of soul and R&B classics with a group of phenomenal musicians. Join the vibe!
LOCALS ONLY
Flight Cannabis in Vic West is giving away a scenic flight for two in collaboration with Harbour Air. Enter to win!
FEATURED
Have a great weekend, fam!