Event Description
THE MUSIC: Petunia and The Victoria Honky Tonk Band features local all-star players on the pedal steel, upright bass, and fiddle. Special guests will vary from week to week. Lively old-school country and western swing tunes from classic legends like Hank Williams, Bob Wills, Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, and more. Big hats and bolo ties encouraged!
Dances run biweekly on Tuesday nights.
7:00PM: Doors/Bar Opens
7:15PM Country 2-step dance lesson. Beginner-friendly! No partner necessary. We teach two very easy dance steps - the “Prairie” Two-Step (Origin: Canadian Prairies) and the” Cajun” 2-Step (Origin: Louisiana). Upcoming dances may also feature a line dance, or teach an easy beginner rock-step, for the western swing tunes (Stay tuned!).
7:45 to 9:45: Show/Dance - 2 sets of Honky Tonk dance music. Plenty of seating is available for those who just want to sit back and enjoy the show.
**10 min clown show at the intermission break** with "The Wizard Clowns"
Parking: There is street parking (Free after 8PM) and some free parking in the parkade nearby.
Accessibility: Fully accessible with elevator and accessible bathroom.
About The Victoria Honky-Tonk Society:
We're a non-profit, volunteer-run community of country-lovin' folks hosting honky-tonk dances in Victoria, BC. Always LIVE music, featured bands + special guests. Learn two-step, line dance, western swing+! "
Y'all means ALL:
Victoria Honky Tonk is committed to creating a safe and welcoming space for all members of our community. We welcome and affirm folks from all backgrounds, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and disabled individuals. Discrimination, hate speech, or any form of intolerance is not welcome at our events.