Another day, another week, and another chance to catch an amazing show in the Garden City. From hilarious drag queens and hardcore bands to theatre shows and folk music legends, we’ve got some great stuff going down in the city.
Check out six of the best events happening in Victoria this week!
Bianca Del Rio at the Royal Theatre
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Everyone’s favourite drag queen (other than RuPaul) is back at the Royal Theatre on a hilarious world tour aptly titled Dead Inside.
When: Saturday, April 13; starts at 8 pm
Where: 805 Broughton Street, Victoria
Tickets: Starting at $67.75 online
Freak Heat Waves at Upstairs Cabaret
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Cindy Lee and Freak Heat Waves launch their spring tour in Victoria at Upstairs, with locals Elan Noon and DJ Sio.
When: Wednesday, April 10; starts at 10 pm
Where: 15 Bastion Square, Victoria
Tickets: $23 online
Comeback Kid at the Capital Ballroom
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Canadian hardcore legends Comeback Kid are back in Victoria for a relentless show bound to bring a mosh pit.
When: Wednesday, April 10; doors at 8 pm, starts at 9 pm
Where: 858 Yates Street, Victoria
Tickets: $25 online
Intrepid Theatre Festival
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Music, drag, and workshops will dot the Intrepid Theatre Festival. Plus, a festival first: a show that blends ASL, spoken word and captions with Chris Dodd’s solo show, Deafy.
When: April 11 to April 21
Where: Various venues
Tickets: Between $15 to 35; check out shows here
Folsom Prison Revisited at the McPherson Playhouse
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Check out this tribute to the Man in Black, Johnny Cash. With this show, you get the music, the story, and the legend that made Cash one of the most enigmatic icons in American music.
When: Wednesday, April 10; starts at 7:30 pm
Where: 3 Centennial Square, Victoria
Tickets: $58 online
Youth Poetry Slam at the Victoria Events Centre
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On April 9, eight teams consisting of four to six poets compete to qualify for the Victorious Voices finals on April 10. Enjoy high-intensity solo poems and innovative “team pieces” to determine the winning team.
When: Tuesday, April 9 and Wednesday, April 10; show starts at 7 pm
Where: 1415 Broad Street, Victoria
Tickets: Youth, $5; adults, $10-15.
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