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Daily Email - Thursday - 09/18/2025

September 18, 2025

Watch Joe Clark try to do the impossible: make politics ethical. We’re giving away a pair of tickets to 1979 happening at The Belfry from now until 10/5! This sharp, hilarious political satire brings the drama and the laughs. Enter now for your chance to win!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • Inuk artist Elisapie brings her powerful voice to the Capital Ballroom on 3/11. Get your tickets for a night of music rooted in love, language and northern spirit.

  • Montreal’s Frase and Vancouver’s Kaya Ko offer a dreamy, intimate performance at UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT on 10/4. Get your tickets!

  • Lanterns, laughter, and community under the stars. Join the Esquimalt Lantern Festival on 9/26 at Gorge Park for a magical night under the glow.

  • Revved-up rock & roll is coming to the Capital Ballroom on 3/7. Black Pistol Fire are coming to town - get ready for guitars, grit, and a damn good time.

  • Plus more fresh announcements from Father Funk & Slynk, THE VIDOS, Planet Smashers, Woodhawk, Andrew Hyatt and more!

EVENTS FOR TRUTH & RECONCILIATION

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - a time to reflect, honour survivors, and recognize the lasting impact of residential schools. From candlelight vigils to concerts and conversations, these events honour the truth, uplift Indigenous voices, and create space to remember. This guide is growing weekly as more events are announced.

THIS WEEKEND

🇯🇲 The Wailers

Tonight @ Royal Athletic Park (6:30PM)

Feel the roots of reggae come alive as The Wailers celebrate the 30th anniversary of Natural Mystic. Good vibes all around with performances from Caleb Hart, Janelle Reid & more.

🍔 Food Truck And Music Festival

Friday & Saturday @ Langford Station (4PM)

Hungry for good tunes & great eats? Langford gets lit with foodie delights, games and live music at the Food Truck & Music Festival. Perfect combo for the weekend.

🇻🇳 Soul Of Vietnam

Saturday @ Ship Point

Step into the Soul Of Vietnam without leaving Victoria. Vietnamese colours, flavours, fashion, dance, music, & community all come together for this free festival.

🔥 Master of Justice - Metallica Tribute

Saturday @ The Coda (9PM)

Crank it loud! Master of Justice bring the full Metallica experience to Victoria. All the riffs, all the energy, all the thunder. The next-best thing to seeing the real deal.

🍖 Brewery & The Beast

Sunday @ Starlight Stadium (2PM)

Food, fire & fierce flavours. Brewery & The Beast returns with top chefs, craft drinks, and serious culinary theatre. A foodie’s dream with music in the background.

1979

Let’s dive a little deeper shall we? 1979 IS Michael Healey’s riotous political satire with a hilarious, heartfelt look at the day Joe Clark’s government fell to its knees (thanks, austerity budget). Picture Pierre Trudeau, John Crosbie, and Flora MacDonald all offering unsolicited advice. Spoiler alert: it doesn't go well. We’ve got a pair of tickets with your name on ‘em.*

LOCALS ONLY

Who has planned their Halloween costume already?!👻