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5 things to do in and around Victoria today: Wednesday, November 1st

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Fill up your Wednesday with our 5 things to do today! From The Simon & Garfunkel Story to Community Yoga, there’s something for everyone.

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

  • What: Direct from its success in London’s West End, a SOLD OUT UK tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back! Using huge projection photos and original film footage, this 50th Anniversary Celebration also features a full live band performing all the hits including ‘Mrs Robinson’‘Cecilia’‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’‘Homeward Bound’ and many more.
  • Where: Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton St.
  • Time: 7:30pm.
  • Tickets: Starting at $64.25, available at rmts.bc.ca

Living Legends: Seniors tell their stories

  • What: Join some Victoria folks for an afternoon with “living books,” seniors from James Bay New Horizons with unique and inspiring stories to share. In small groups, you’ll hear fascinating life stories that will kick off great conversations.
  • Where: Greater Victoria Public Library – Community Room. 735 Broughton St.
  • Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm.
  • Tickets: To register, call James Bay New Horizons at 250-386-4432.

Free Community Yoga!

  • What: Massage your soul this evening with some free community yoga! Bring your mat and some water for this weekly event! Donations are accepted and will benefit Bear Coast Foundation.
  • Where: Patagonia Victoria, 616 Yates St.
  • Time: 6:30pm.
  • Tickets: It’s free!

Book Launch with Barbara Pelman & Susan Alexander

  • What: Two local poets urge us to build bridges and dance together in their latest collections. Barbara Pelman’s Narrow Bridge travels across literal bridges in Europe and the universal bridges that span each person’s lifetime, while Susan Alexander’s The Dance Floor Tilts paints another path for readers to find their footing.
  • Where: Munro’s Books, 1108 Government St.
  • Time: 7:30pm – 9:30pm.
  • Tickets: Free!

Aurora Scott Trio at Pagliacci’s

  • What: After wowing audiences on the high seas aboard Cunard’s Queen Victoria and returning from years of international touring experience reaching as far as Australia and Thailand, Aurora Scott is back in town! Appearing with her are two of her favourite musicians, Ross Macdonald (Bass) and Tyler Lieb (Guitar). Enjoy a fabulous evening of Jazz in the most intimate setting in Victoria.
  • Where: Pagliacci’s, 1011 Broad St.
  • Time: 8:00pm – 10:00pm.
Jeremy Weeres
Jeremy Weeres
Victoria Royals and hockey writer at Victoria Buzz

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