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
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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
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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
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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