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Friday, October 30 · 6 things
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Fri 30 · 7:30 p.m. · VI Plant Shop
Halloween Terrarium Workshop
Create a spooky terrarium in this hands-on workshop, with decorations and take-home care guidance.
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Fri 30 · 8:30 p.m. · Theatre SKAM
Garden City Improv presents: David Lynch Improvised
Improvisational comedy inspired by David Lynch on October 30 and 31 at Theatre SKAM.
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Fri 30 · 8:30 p.m.
Victoria Halloween Bar Crawl — Halloween Friday, Fri, Oct 30
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Fri 30 · 9 p.m. · Lucky Bar
Devil's Night Reunion feat: SPACEBOOTS and Illvis Freshly
Devil's Night Reunion with SPACEBOOTS and Illvis Freshly at Lucky Bar, 19+, 9 PM, October 30.
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Until Sun 1
Legends of Halloween at Haunted Manor
Eighteen holes of haunted indoor mini golf downtown, open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. through November 1.
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Until Sun Nov 15
EXPER¡MENTAL: A Group show dedicated to pushing artistic limits.
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Saturday, October 31 · 6 things
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Sat 31 · 8 p.m. · Crystal Garden
The Witching Hour: A Halloween Performance + Dance Party
Immersive 19+ Halloween performance and dance party with live DJs, costumes, and entertainment.
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Sat 31 · 8 p.m.
Victoria's Haunted Hop 2026: Halloween Bar Crawl (Saturday, Oct 31)
One wristband covers 4+ bars with no cover charge. A host and live map guide you and 800 costumed crawlers until 1 AM.
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Sat 31 · 8:30 p.m.
Victoria Halloween Bar Crawl — Halloween Saturday on Sat, Oct 31st
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Sat 31 · 9 p.m. · Artemis Whiskey Bar
Black & Gold Masquerade Halloween Party
Black and gold masquerade Halloween party with DJs Skyla J and Oz at an underground speakeasy. Ages 19+.
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Sat 31 · 9 p.m.
Nightmares on Tap
19+ Halloween party with DJs, dancing, costume contest, and spooky drinks at CRAFT Beer Market Victoria Harbour.
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Sat 31 · 10 p.m. · Lucky Bar
Emo Night - Halloween Edition
Sunday
November 1 · 2 things
Monday
November 2 · 2 things
Thursday
November 5 · 3 things
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Thu 5 · 5:30 p.m. · 552 Johnson St
Mending Night: Embroidery
Free monthly mending workshop this month on embroidery. Supplies provided.
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Thu 5 · 7 p.m. · Swans Pub
Speed Dating | Ages 27-42 | Victoria
Speed dating for ages 27 to 42 at Swans Pub on November 5, 7 to 9 PM.
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Thu 5 to Mon Nov 9
Victoria International Wine Festival 2026
Friday November 6
8 things
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Fri Nov 6 to Sat Nov 7
Victoria International Wine Festival 2026
Victoria's all-inclusive wine festival lets you taste hundreds of world wines, meet producers, and explore featured regions.
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Fri Nov 6 · noon · Victoria Conference Centre
Trade Registration & Master Seminar
Wine industry professionals experience a South African white wine master class and trade tasting.
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Fri Nov 6 · 7 p.m. · The Mint
Smut Slam
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Fri Nov 6 · 7:30 p.m. · Royal Theatre
Dance Victoria presents Christos Papadopoulos - My Fierce Ignorant Step
Ten dancers weave voice and movement into an ecstatic soundscape rooted in Greek childhood memories, in the company's Canadian debut.
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Fri Nov 6 · 7:30 p.m. · Luxe Home Interiors
FURNISHING JAZZ w/ vibraphonist Nick Apivor & pianist Attila Fias
Jazz chamber concert with vibraphonist Nick Apivor and pianist Attila Fias.
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Fri Nov 6 · 8:45 p.m. · Capital Ballroom
Delhi 2 Dublin’s 20th Anniversary World Tour
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Fri Nov 6 · 10 p.m. · The Coda Club
Heather Ferguson Live at the Coda
Victoria favourite Heather Ferguson returns to The Coda for her fall show.
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Fri Nov 6 · 10 p.m. · Upstairs Entertainment Ltd
Upstairs Entertainment Present: Rumpus with Jessu + Kimbz
Rumpus with live drum set and custom light show, with Jessu and Kimbz on support.
Sunday November 8
2 things
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Sun Nov 8 · 3 p.m. · Swans Pub
Speed Dating | Ages 40+ | Victoria
Speed dating for singles aged 40+ with face-to-face conversations and chances to connect with others in your community.
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Sun Nov 8 · 5:30 p.m.
Gregory Gourdet & Corbin Mathany - Pacific Northwest Dinner Series
Gregory Gourdet and Corbin Mathany present an exclusive 5-course Pacific Northwest dinner with wine pairings.
Tuesday November 10
1 thing
Wednesday November 11
2 things
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Wed Nov 11 · 12:15 p.m. · Royal BC Museum
Music of Remembrance Carillon Recital
Listen to Music of Remembrance played on the Netherlands Centennial Carillon following Remembrance Day ceremonies.
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Wed Nov 11 · 12:30 p.m. · Royal BC Museum
Remembrance Day Victoria's Children Choir
Victoria Children's Choir performs at the Royal BC Museum for Remembrance Day.
Thursday November 12
5 things
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Thu Nov 12 to Sun Nov 15
Bastion Square Winter Market
Open-air market in downtown Victoria with local artisans, makers, and food vendors each weekend.
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Thu Nov 12 · noon
Lunch & Learn: Pacific Wild
Lunch and Learn with Pacific Wild's wildlife campaigner discussing conservation efforts in British Columbia.
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Thu Nov 12 to Sat Nov 14
NeuzTec! Festival Pass 2026
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Thu Nov 12 · 7 p.m. · Greenhouse
NeuzTec! Loscil, Sarah Belle Reid, Ry Moran
Live electronic music and video performances by Loscil, Ry Moran and Sarah Belle Reid.
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Thu Nov 12 · 7:30 p.m. · Swans Pub
15FirstDates Victoria Speed Dating (Age 30-40)
Speed dating at Swans Pub for people aged 30 to 40.
Friday November 13
2 things
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Fri Nov 13 · 7 p.m. · Greenhouse
NeuzTec! Martin Messier, Matt Robertson
Cutting edge media art and sound design showcase with Martin Messier and Matt Robertson.
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Fri Nov 13 · 8 p.m. · The Mint
Hershawn Arora - The Short King Comedy Tour
"Hershawn Arora brings his Short King Comedy Tour to Victoria with stand-up about immigrant experiences and cultural identity."
Saturday November 14
7 things
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Sat Nov 14 to Sun Nov 15
SEEK Bespoke Market
Curated shopping for intentional, unique purchases.
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Sat Nov 14 · 11:30 a.m. · 1303 Broad St
Rebozo and closing ceremony- An educational workshop
Hands-on workshop on rebozo techniques for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care.
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Sat Nov 14 · 2 p.m. · Greenhouse
NeuzTec! 11th Edition - Saturday Performances
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Sat Nov 14 · 2 p.m.
Rejoice! A Baroque Celebration
The Victoria Philharmonic Choir presents Baroque masterworks by Handel and Bach, conducted by Peter Butterfield.
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Sat Nov 14 · 7:30 p.m. · McPherson Playhouse
Backbeat Entertainment presents: Let's Go Surfin'
Beach Boys tribute theatre show with live music and visual effects
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Sat Nov 14 · 7:30 p.m. · 531 Pandora Ave
TransFigures - All trans burlesque show
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Sat Nov 14 · 8 p.m. · Intrepid Studio
Peek Show 19 | Peek Fest 2026
An evening of new works from performing artists at Impulse Theatre's Peek Show 19.
Sunday November 15
1 thing
Wednesday November 18
1 thing