- Do250
- Posts
- Daily Email - Thursday - 10/16/2025
Daily Email - Thursday - 10/16/2025
Teachers (and parents) - this one’s for you. The hilarious Bored Teachers Comedy Tour is coming to The McPherson Playhouse on 10/19, bringing relatable classroom chaos and caffeine-fueled humour to the stage. Enter to win a pair of tickets to this laugh fest.*
JUST ANNOUNCED
Canada’s Queen of R&B hits the Capital Ballroom next March. Jully Black brings the soul, powerhouse vocals and pure stage magic.
Burning Mom isn’t a band name, it’s an epic journey of self discovery retold at The Belfry Theatre from 10/28-11/23. After the death of her husband, Dorothy heads to Burning Man Festival for the first time. Win a pair of tickets.*
Victoria’s loudest Halloween party is here. Tributes to Iron Maiden, KISS and SNFU are on the way as Power Clown, Rip N’ Destroy and Painful Reminder play the Lucky Bar on 10/31.
Skip the mall and do your holiday shopping at The Winter Bazaar from 11/28-30 at The Gorge Park Pavillion. Mulled wine, holiday tunes and local finds.
Plus fresh announcements from Honeymoon Drive, The Ryan Oliver Quartet, The Flying Canoe and more.
FREE EVENTS IN VICTORIA
From Fernwood jams to farmers markets, Victoria is full of local magic that is free! Discover live music, art showings, and more - all without spending a dime.
KNOTTY HABITS: YARN CLUB - Every Tuesday @ KWENCH
ESQUIMALT FARMERS MARKET - Thursdays @ Esquimalt Rec Centre
BLACK ANGUS - Saturday @ Irish Times
FALL HARVEST MARKET - Saturday @ Patio Gardens
FREE WORKSHOP: ZERO WASTE LIVING - Saturday @ Compost Education Centre
TENDING EDEN: A GARDEN HISTORY OF VICTORIA - 10/22 @ Wentworth Villa
BIG SHINY DUDES - 10/25 @ Irish Times

THIS WEEKEND
🚨 Band Of The Month Showcase II
Tomorrow @ Wicket Hall (6PM)
Free show alert! Catch Carmine, Holly Beck, Alcoves and Dysaynia at the Band Of The Month Showcase II presented by The Zone 91.3. Vibes on vibes on vibes.
🎸 Yukon Blonde
Saturday @ Capital Ballroom (8PM)
Dreamy indie rock with a salty West Coast sheen. BC’s Yukon Blonde deliver shimmering guitars, singalong choruses, and that rare feeling of home on stage.
📣 Surf Hat
Saturday @ UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT (7PM)
Lo-fi surf rock vibes hit the stage. Surf Hat’s reverb, beats, and summer-in-October energy bring the beach indoors. Nobody’s too cool for this ride.
🥫 Feed The Need - A Sooke Food Bank Fundraiser Concert
Saturday @ Sooke Community Hall (6PM)
Music with purpose. Head to Feed The Need for local band like Nautical Disaster, community spirit, and the chance to give back. All profits go to the Sooke Food Bank.
🍫 Chocolate - A Tasting Event
Sunday @ Crystal Garden (12PM)
Indulge your sweet tooth at Chocolate - A Tasting Event. Sample artisan chocolates, meet local chocolatiers, and raise money for the Victoria Film Festival!
LOCALS ONLY
The National Toy Museum of Canada has finally reopened!
FEATURED
That’s all from us - go make some memories!