HereB次元官网网址檚 five events to check out in Greater Victoria this weekend:
Daniel LappB次元官网网址檚 Joy of Life concert at the Victoria Conservatory of Music
Joy of Life has a 20+ year history celebrating life and its wonders, including humanityB次元官网网址檚 commitment to caring for each other, the land, and the environment.
It will be big for The BC Fiddle Orchestra, who are celebrating their 30th anniversary with performances from young fiddlers, the Old-time Danceband and alumni. As always, Daniel LappB次元官网网址檚 Folkestra! and the Joy of Life choir will perform favourite Canadian tunes. Special guests include guitar, fiddlist and Native flautist Ed Peekeekoot and country/folk singer Marin Patenaude, signed to Dallas GreenB次元官网网址檚 label Still Records.
WHEN: Friday, April 26 B次元官网网址� 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 27 B次元官网网址�7:30 p.m. (doors open 6:30 p.m.)
WHERE: Victoria Conservatory of MusicB次元官网网址檚 Alix Goolden Performance Hall, 900 Johnson St., Victoria
TICKETS: $28 plus fees, general admission, $18 plus fees for students and found at
Victoria Outdoor Adventure Show
A chance for adventure and nature lovers to equip, explore and experience! West Shore Parks & Recreation will be full of booths on topics like RVB次元官网网址檚, power sports, fishing, bikes, hunting, boats, roof-top tents, adventure sports, water sports, camping, survival and e-bikes. Visitors can engage with on-site demos and interactive displays, like archery shooting with The Victoria Fish and Game Association.
There will also be door prizes, giveaways, and great deals to snag as Victorians prepare for summer activities.
WHEN: Friday, April 26 (1-8 p.m.), Saturday, April 27 (10 a.m.-6 p.m.) and Sunday April 28 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.)
WHERE: West Shore Parks & Recreation (1767 Island Hwy., Colwood)
TICKETS: $5 with cash or card at the door
DJ Mark Farina at Capital Ballroom
Mark FarinaB次元官网网址檚 global reputation in the dance industry is built from non-stop touring, constant content creation B次元官网网址� including a successful new YouTube series Defected Broadcasting House that regularly gets over 50K viewers an episode B次元官网网址� and partnerships with legendary venues. He has also amassed a large following of over 62K followers on Instagram.
Farina is bringing a night of funky tracks and mushroom jazz to Capital Ballroom sure to get bodies dancing.
WHEN: Friday, April 26 at 10 p.m. (doors 9 p.m.)
TICKETS: $27.50, 19+ only.
Bloom! Ensemble LaudeB次元官网网址檚 album release show
Thirty years ago, Elizabeth MacIsaac started a choir birthed out of her passion for highlighting womenB次元官网网址檚 voices. Today, that choir, Ensemble Laude, is well known in Victoria and has performed worldwide. And now, they are releasing their first album in ten years: Vox Femina. More than 60 voices will perform at Bloom! singing songs by female composers worldwide while promoting/selling their new album.
WHEN: Saturday, April 27 at 7 p.m.
WHERE: St AndrewB次元官网网址檚 Presbyterian Church
TICKETS: $25 in advance on eventbrite.ca; $30 at the door; $15 for students with valid ID; and free for children 12 and under.
Lamp Conversion Workshop - By Lamplit Art Society & The Community Art Hub
Ever wanted to learn how to make those funky and surreal lamps you see at local events? This is your chance! Participants need to supply their own lamp and battery pack that meets the workshopB次元官网网址檚 requirements. There are only 12 spots in this workshop, so those eager need to act fast.
WHEN: Saturday, April 27 路 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
WHERE: 901 Kings Road Victoria, at the back of the Quadra Village Community Center
TICKETS: $65.23 (only a few left!) on .
