Until Saturday, February 2
Can I have the definition?
Langham Court Theatre is putting on The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, a musical about the quirky cast of characters competing in a spelling bee. The show brings both scripted and improv elements to the stage and includes the opportunity for audience participation in the bee. Tickets range in price from $17 to $35, with student discounts and rush prices available. Visit langhamtheatre.ca for more ticket info, as well as show times and dates.
Thursday, January 24
Time to strategize
Head down to the Victoria Conference Centre for a chance to engage with the City of Victoria about its Sustainable Mobility Strategy, which will look at the city’s transportation planning for the next 40 years. Search “Victoria mobility future” at eventbrite.ca to register for the event (seating is limited). The doors for this free event open at 6 pm, and things get started at 7 pm.
Friday, January 25 and Saturday, January 26
Dance days
Dance Victoria is bringing together dancers from across Canada to showcase developing new works during Rough Cuts, a part of its annual Dance Days Festival. This two-day event will take place at Metro Studio Theatre and Intrepid Theatre, both located downtown. Admission is by donation (suggested donation is $15). For ticket info and complete schedule, visit dancevictoria.com.
Saturday, January 26
A dangerously good time
Canadian comedian Jeremy Hotz is bringing his Dangerously Handsome tour to the McPherson Playhouse. Hotz is an international-award-winning observational comedian who comes equipped with a tiny service animal, Shackleton the Wonderdog. Tickets start at $49.75 and can be purchased at rmts.bc.ca.
Saturday, January 26 and Sunday, January 27
Play readings with roots
Bema Productions is bringing its First Annual Readers Theatre Festival to Congregation Emanu-El Synagogue’s Social Hall. Three shows will be presented in a “black box” style, without the use of props, sets, or costumes. The plays will tackle issues including parenting and potential, childhood trauma and war, and infertility and imaginary sperm. Tickets are $15 each, or $40 for all three. For show times, ticket sales, and more info, head to ticketrocket.co.
Thursday, January 30
Black History Month launch
This year’s Black History Month starts off with a launch reception from 6 pm until 9 pm in Victoria’s City Hall on January 30. The launch will preview the month’s events, which will include musicians performing at the Belfry, cemetery tours at Ross Bay Cemetery, and more. Black History Month events take place throughout February. See the BC Black History Awareness Society’s Facebook page for more info; email bcbhas@gmail.com if you have questions.
Friday, February 1 and Saturday, February 2
Ballet reimagined
Ballet West is coming to the Royal Theatre to showcase Africa Guzman’s Sweet and Bitter. The company has also reimagined famous duets from pieces such as Swan Lake and Fox on the Doorstep. Shows start at 7:30 pm both days. Tickets start at $29 and can be purchased at rmts.bc.ca.
Friday, February 1 until Thursday, April 4
Entrepreneurs unite
It’s time to get your sales on! Business management, marketing, and sales buff Paull Murray will be speaking at the Victoria City Hall Atrium as part of Home Office Support Team (HOST)’s presentation Got Sales Breath? HOST promotes and supports local home-based businesses. Attendees will learn business and sales tips and have the opportunity to network. $15 at the door, $10 if you RSVP to 250-920-4160. The first time you attend a HOST event is free.
Friday, February 1 to Saturday, February 9
“If they could see me now!”
Canadian College of Performing Arts’ Company C is bringing plucky, sassy, romantically hopeless Charity Hope Valentine to the stage with its latest production, Sweet Charity. The musical includes well-known songs such as “Big Spender.” Tickets range from $22.50 to $32.50 and can be purchased at ccpacanada.com.
Tuesday, February 5
A good time
Canadian singer-songwriter Matthew Good is coming to the McPherson Playhouse for a solo acoustic show. Good’s career spans multiple decades as the lead singer for the Matthew Good Band as well as his more recent solo endeavours. The show starts at 7:30 pm with opening act Poesy. Tickets are $57 and are available at rmts.bc.ca.
Tuesday, February 5
OUTstages showcases queer youth
OUTstages is bringing local queer youth together to perform a cabaret-style showcase that includes scripts, monologues, readings, and more. The event is being hosted at Intrepid Theatre from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. There are no advance tickets, so pay your donation admission at the door. Visit intrepidtheatre.com for more info.
Wednesday, February 6
A monstrous show
Juno-winning rock band Monster Truck are driving into the Capital Ballroom for a high-energy show promoting their latest album, True Rockers. The doors open at 8 pm; tickets are $32.50 and can be purchased at Lyle’s Place or at atomiqueproductions.com.
Coming soon
February 15, Thank You for Being a Friend, McPherson Playhouse
February 19, Fred Penner, Farquhar Auditorium, UVic
March 2, A Night of Bowie: The Definitive Bowie Experience, Alix Goolden Performance Hall
June 24, Corey Hart, Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre
August 21, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre
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