Get ready for an exciting blend of shows this weekend!
The Royal and McPherson theatres will host a variety of tribute bands, the Fernwood neighbourhood will be transformed by a lively festival (complete with an afterparty at the Capital Ballroom), and an art battle a year in the making will conclude with a grand prize.
Explore these and more events below!
Fernfest at Fernwood Square
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This is the best of Fernwood. Featuring live music, artisan markets, auctions, an abundance of food vendors, workshops, and so much more. Find the details here.
Where: Fernwood Square; various venues
When: Friday, June 14 to Sunday, June 16
Tickets: Free!
The Unofficial Fernfest Afterparty
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Keep the party going after Fernfest with funk-jazz troubadours Downtown Mischief at the Capital Ballroom this Saturday night starting at 10 pm with DJs.
Where: 858 Yates Street, Victoria
When: Saturday, June 15; starts at 10 pm
Tickets: $25 online
Kevin James Thornton at the Capital Ballroom
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Kevin James Thornton is bringing his hilarious, self-deprecating, and thoughtful one-man show to Victoria tonight. The filmmaker, comedian, and writer has been featured in The New Yorker and produced his own film (How To Get Here from There).
Where: 858 Yates Street, Victoria
When: Friday, June 14; starts at 7:30 pm
Tickets: $32.50 to $49.50 online
Art Battle Regional Finals at the VEC
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Winners from throughout the past year’s Art Battle season will take on each other for a spot in the Art Battle nationals in Toronto this summer.
Where: 1415 Broad Street, Victoria
When: Friday, June 14; painting starts at 7 pm
Tickets: Between $25 to $28 online; $30 at the door
’80s Dance Party at the Capital Ballroom
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DJ Brian St. Clair is bringing hits from the ’80s (and their music videos projected) to downtown Victoria this Friday.
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Queen Kinda Magic at the Royal Theatre
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See Queen (kinda) live! This tribute band is taking the stage after a successful tour last year, with the glitz, glamour, lights, and show that made Queen one of the biggest bands in the world. Hear all the hits this Friday!
Where: 805 Broughton Street, Victoria
When: Friday, June 14
Tickets: $48 to $78 online
Bowie Forever at the McPherson Playhouse
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Everyone’s favourite and revered Starman is back (sort of) for a night dedicated to his amazing music this Friday in downtown Victoria. Bowie Forever is a tribute band dedicated to bringing the enthralling, artistic vision of Bowie to life once again.
Where: 3 Centennial Square, Victoria
When: Friday, June 14; doors at 7:30 pm
Tickets: $50.25 online
Completely Creedence at the Mcpherson Playhouse
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It’s a weekend of tributes, as Completely Creedence completes the trinity of iconic ’70s bands with a night dedicated to the legendary American rock ‘n’ roll band Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Where: 3 Centennial Square, Victoria
When: Saturday, June 15; doors at 7:30 pm
Tickets: $55.25 online
Garden City Soul Club at the VEC
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Get your boogie on at this all-vinyl, “dancers-only” event at the Victoria Event Centre this Saturday. It’s all Motown, funk hits, and deep cuts here.
Where: 1415 Broad Street, Victoria
When: Saturday, June 15; starts at 10 pm
Tickets: $15 at the door
Party N Bullsh*t at Lucky Bar
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Check out this lively, energetic Saturday night dance party with DJs Low and Alex Davies featuring classic hits and deep hip-hop cuts.
Where: 517 Yates Street, Victoria
When: Saturday, May 4, from 10 pm to 2 am
Tickets: At the door