7 awesome things to do in Victoria this weekend: April 26 to 28

Apr 25 2024, 9:09 pm

April showers bring May flowers, right? We hope so!

If that’s the case, it’s time to root down and rise to the weekend occasion — as in, all of the awesome events coming at us!

Check out seven of the best events going on this weekend in Victoria.

Mark Farina at Capital Ballroom

 

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Check out this Chicago house, acid jazz and downtempo DJ this Friday night for a big night of dance.

Where: 858 Yates Street, Victoria, BC
When: Friday, April 26; doors at 9 pm
Tickets: $16.50 to $26.50 online or at the door

Emo Night at Lucky Bar

 

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 Swoop your hair, grab your hoodie, and put on your skinny jeans, it’s Emo Night at Lucky Bar featuring all of the best emo bangers.

Where: 517 Yates Street, Victoria
When: Friday, April 26; from 10 pm to 2 am
Tickets: $12 online; $15 at the door

Father Funk & Slynk at Capital Ballroom

 

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Get stuck in a funk at this EDM show featuring some of the freshest, illest, and funkiest beats from funk troubadours Father Funk and Slynk. It’s a barrel of fun, so bring your dancing shoes.

Where: 858 Yates Street, Victoria, BC
When: Saturday, April 27; music starts at 9:30 pm
Tickets: $16.50 to $26.50 online or at the door

Mayfair Mall Spring Fair

 It’s a classic fair with all of your favourite rides, mini-donuts, and carnival games, and super close to home at the Mayfair Mall parking lot!

When: Thursday, April 25 to Sunday, April 28
Time: 3 to 10 pm on weekdays; Noon to 10 pm on Saturday; Noon to 6 pm on Sunday
Where: Blanshard and Finlayson Street parking lot
Tickets:
 $37 online or at the fair

Spring Halloween Market at Market Square

 

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Join local makers for a Halfway to Halloween Market! Find the market on the lower level of Market Square (Unit #29).

When: Saturday, April 27; from 11 am to 4 pm.
Where: 540 Johnson Street, Victoria
Tickets: $2 admission

Taj Mahal & Ry Cooder tribute night at the Sports View Lounge

Victoria musicians will honour some of the best roots musicians ever to pick up the guitar: Taj Mahal and Ry Cooder.

When: Saturday, April 27; music at 7:30 pm
Where: 1975 Bee Street, Victoria
Tickets: $30 admission

Real Ponchos and Aiden Ayers Live at Wheelies

 

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 Psychedelic country soul band Real Ponchos will take over this classic motorcycle cafe in Rock Bay with opener Aiden Ayers.

Where: 2620 Rock Bay Avenue, Victoria
When: Sunday, April 28; starts at 3 pm
Tickets: $20 online; $25 at the door

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