There are a ton of amazing things going on in Victoria this weekend.
Get your belly laughs in with some stand-up comedy, be amazed by some magicians, or take in some theatre!
Here are eight of the best events taking place this weekend in Victoria.
OK, Dope Crowd Work Show at the Mint
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Participation is encouraged at this rambunctious improvised comedy show featuring comedians Nash Park and Alex Forman. Join the fun!
Where: 1414 Douglas Street, Victoria
When: Friday, April 12; doors at 8 pm
Tickets: $20 online
Pop Punk Night at Lucky Bar
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Grab your skinny jeans and your best friends, it’s a pop-punk night featuring The Poubelles, The Poor Choices, Pooched and Pogo.
Where: 517 Yates Street, Victoria
When: Friday, April 12; doors at 7 pm
Tickets: $10 in advance at Cavity Curiosity Shop; $15 at the door
OK Charlie at Darcy’s Pub
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Zone Band of the Month OK Charlie is at Darcy’s stage in downtown Victoria again this Friday.
Where: 1127 Wharf Street, Victoria
When: Friday, April 12 from 10 pm to 1 am
Tickets: Free
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.
Intrepid Theatre Festival
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Music, drag, and workshops will take over 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
Surf Hat at the Victoria Event Centre
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Squamish trio Surf Hat has a brand-new album, Surf Hat Ranch. This surf-rock band says the show has a mandatory Cowpoke attire policy.
Where: 1415 Broad Street, Victoria
When: Friday, April 12; doors at 8 pm, show at 8:30 pm
Tickets: $25 online; $30 at the door
Lime Cordiale at Capital Ballroom
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Check out this Australian indie-pop duo performing two nights at the Capital Ballroom this weekend.
Where: 858 Yates Street, Victoria
When: Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14; doors at 8 pm
Tickets: $29.50 online
Sin City Illusions at the McPherson Playhouse
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The “Magician For The Millennial,” Jason Verners, is headlining the McPherson alongside magician Chris Yuill for a night of magic and illusions.
Where: 3 Centennial Square, Victoria
When: Saturday, April 13; doors at 7 pm
Tickets: Tickets starting at $30 online