Happy Thursday, Victoria!
Challenge your creativity and ability to share at Gigi’s writing open mic night, dance your heart out at K-Pop Night, or catch a dazzling performance at Hermann’s Jazz Club.
Don’t forget about the community-favourite Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibit that has returned!
Whatever you decide, make your Thursday a great one.
Here’s 5 things to do in and around Victoria on Thursday, March 7th:
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Community favourite exhibition, Wildlife Photographer of the Year has returned to the Royal BC Museum as of March 1st!
This exhibit uses the power of photography to raise awareness around animal advocacy and environmental conservation while showcasing some of the world’s best nature photography.
Grab your family and friends and see what was worthy of display this year up!
- Where: Royal BC Museum, 675 Belleville Street
- When: Opened Friday, March 1st and runs until June 2nd during museum hours
K-Pop Night
Ready for your waiting eyes and ears — K-Pop night is back at Lucky Bar for another evening of favourite songs and videos!
The event will feature Soju Bombs and DJ Rupert Cameron with videos from artists such as BlackPink, Twice, BTS, Girls Generation, 2NE1, Stray Kids, Le Sserafim, Itzy, and many more.
Cover charge is $12 and tickets can be purchased here.
- Where: 517 Yates Street
- When: Thursday, March 7th from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Sunset Swing: Vocal Jazz and Swingin’ B3 Organ Quartet
Hermann’s Jazz Club is thrilled to present another Sunset Swing, promised to transform your mood on a soul level with fun groovy interpretations of jazz standards.
Audiences will be delighted to hear award-winning jazz vocalist/lyricist Angela Verbrugge light up the stage with the soul-feeding and thrilling sound of his B3 organ trio.
You’ll hear favourite songs you recognize as well as some lesser known jazz hits!
Tickets are $25 and can be purchased here.
- Where: Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View Street
- When: Thursday, March 7th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
Writers’ Open Mic
Head down to Gigi’s Cafe for an evening of inspiration, creativity, hard-hitting lines, and more at their Open Mic for writers.
If you’re feeling brave, come with your writing and present it to an audience within a 10 minute time-slot.
Everyone is happy to listen to whatever you have—be it poetry, fiction, or nonfiction!
Their kitchen and coffee bar will be open, so you can enjoy some delicious refreshments while you listen!
Email info@gigiscafe.ca ahead to reserve your own timeslot.
- Where: Gigi’s Cafe, 1002 Hillside Avenue
- When: Thursday, March 7th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.)
Shackleton – Greatest Story of Survival: IMAX
Use the chill outside as an excuse to cozy up for an incredible film, Shackleton – Greatest Story of Survival, in IMAX!
In 1913 Sir Ernest Shackleton set sail with 27 men to attempt to cross the frozen continent of Antarctica on foot. His vessel became trapped in sea ice. After nearly a year locked in the ice, the ship was crushed, forcing the crew into a desperate battle to survive and find their way back to civilization.
Join explorer Tim Jarvis on this incredible experience, reliving Shackleton’s harrowing journey while crossing the perilous landscapes of the great Antarctica and South Georgia.
You can find showtimes and purchase tickets here.
- Where: Royal BC Museum, 675 Belleville Street
- When: Thursday, March 7th—showtimes vary
