Here’s five events to check out in Greater Victoria this weekend:
Daniel Lapp’s Joy of Life concert at the Victoria Conservatory of Music
Joy of Life has a 20+ year history celebrating life and its wonders, including humanity’s 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 Lapp’s 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 Green’s label Still Records.
WHEN: Friday, April 26 – 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 27 –7:30 p.m. (doors open 6:30 p.m.)
WHERE: Victoria Conservatory of Music’s Alix Goolden Performance Hall, 900 Johnson St., Victoria
TICKETS: $28 plus fees, general admission, $18 plus fees for students and found at showpass.com/daniel-lapps-joy-of-life-concerts/
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 RV’s, 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 Farina’s global reputation in the dance industry is built from non-stop touring, constant content creation – including a successful new YouTube series Defected Broadcasting House that regularly gets over 50K viewers an episode – 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 Laude’s album release show
Thirty years ago, Elizabeth MacIsaac started a choir birthed out of her passion for highlighting women’s 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 Andrew’s 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.
READ MORE: Well-known Victoria choir releasing first album in over 10 years
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 workshop’s requirements. There are only 12 spots in this workshop, so those eager need to act fast.
WHEN: Saturday, April 27 · 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 Eventbrite.