NOTE: All events subject to cancellation due to the coronavirus situation. Please see the event websites for up-to-date info.
Thursday, march 19
52 creative ways to say “I quit”
The Camosun College Co-op Education and Career Services department is presenting a talk from Sean Aiken from 4:30 to 5:30 pm on the Social Stairs at the Alex and Jo Campbell Centre for Health and Wellness at Interurban. Aiken is behind the One-Week Job Project, where he spent a year documenting working a different job every week to try to figure out what to do with his life. The talk is free; see oneweekjob.com for more details on Aiken.
Friday, March 20
Hear me roar
If you have an adoration for that amazing decade of intellectualism and great fashion which was nicknamed “the roaring ’20s,” this March may be the only time you ever get to experience it and support your college at the same time. Camosun College’s Hospitality Management students are hosting The Roaring 20’s Cocktail Party, which will raise money for the very worthy cause of campus childcare. So get your fedora, cigarette holder, and flapper dress out and join the party at the White Eagle Polish Hall, located at 90 Dock Street. You’ll be met with other finely dressed folk, a large number of beverages from local distilleries, tasty appies, and a silent auction. The event runs from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm, and tickets are $65 in advance; see roaring20scocktailparty.eventbrite.com for info.
Wednesday, March 25
Make me disappear
There is a certain magic in the air on this night, especially when it’s The Masters of Illusion performing their incredible mind-bending masterpieces. This night of magic is the real thing, and it’s happening at The Royal Theatre; doors open at 7 pm and the show starts at 8 pm. Tickets are $49.50; see rmts.bc.ca for info.
Friday, March 27
Six-string wizards
Here’s one for those who love metal (a sacred and special kind of love, indeed): riff wizards Woodhawk are on the road on their Violent Nature Canadian Tour and will be showing their best selves in the Upstairs Cabaret, along with Dead Quiet and Crimson Witch. The doors open at 6 pm, and tickets are $15; see upstairscabaret.ca for more information on this and other shows.
Saturday, March 28
Get Ziggy with it
“A Night of Bowie” is a collection of the legendary David Bowie’s hits played by Victoria based musician Syl Thompson and his band Ground Control. Since the early ’80s, Ground Control have been paying tribute to Bowie, and they will be performing to impress at Alix Goolden Hall at 7 pm. Tickets are $42.50: see anightofbowie.com for info.
Saturday, March 28
Day tripping
If you are ever stuck on what to do on a Saturday afternoon, and if you haven’t already started the process of day drinking, then why not check out the live music at the public market? Featuring some of Victoria’s great local musicians and fantastic food from 12 to 2, things in the market are going to be lively and loud. Victoria Public Market is located at 1701 Douglas Street; see victoriapublicmarket.com for details.