Happy Wednesday, Victoria!
If you’re feeling that mid-week slump and need a pick-me-up, look no further! Choose between a fun night of Hocus Pocus themed trivia, an all-drag production of Rocky Horror Picture Show and more.
Plus, it’s the Victoria Event Centre’s last live band event, as they’ll be closing at the end of the month. Don’t miss out on their featured lineup!
Here’s 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Wednesday, October 23rd:
Victoria Event Centre’s (VEC) Last Show
Don’t miss out on your last chance to catch a live music event at VEC, which will be shutting its doors at the end of the month.
This Last [Band] Stand event will feature Sweet Delirium, Charis Tazumi, Fangirl and Sofia Miller.
Tickets are $15 online or $20 at the door!
- Where: VEC, 1415 Broad Street
- When: Wednesday, October 23rd from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Rocky Horror Picture Show: Drag Production
The film Rocky Horror Picture Show is not only a staple of the Halloween season, but it is a certifiable cult classic.
The movie, directed by Jim Sharman, was originally released in 1975 and has since taken on a life of its own.
In Victoria, one local drag queen, Shelita Cox, has made it her mission to expose as many people as possible to Rocky Horror Picture Show by teaming up with some of the city’s best drag performers and putting on an all-drag cast production.
This will be the third year Cox has put on an all-drag cast production of the iconic film and she says, it will be bigger and better than ever in this year’s rendition.
Tickets are $50 and can be purchased here—plus, you can add prop bags for an extra $20.
If Wednesday’s show is sold out, there are still four more showings to catch!
- Where: Metro Studio Theatre, 1411 Quadra Street
- When: Wednesday, October 23rd at 7 p.m.
Lecture at the University of Victoria
Join the Victoria branch’s Ukrainian Canadian Congress for a series of lectures by Professor Lubomyr Luciuk, a leading member of the Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties Association.
As described, this lecture will bring attendees the often-overlooked history of Ukrainian Canadians during World War I.
Following the outbreak of war in 1914, many Ukrainian Canadians were unjustly labeled as “enemy aliens” and faced internment, resulting in significant personal and community consequences.
- Where: UVic, Cornett Building, Room B112, 3800 Finnerty Road
- When: Wednesday, October 23rd from 4:30 p.m. to 6:20 p.m.
Hocus Pocus Trivia
Loghouse Pub is hosting Sixty Watt Trivia, who’s thrilled to test attendees on their Hocus Pocus knowledge.
Enjoy three rounds of all things Sanderson Sisters and win prizes!
This event is free to attend.
- Where: Loghouse Pub, 2323 Millstream Road, Langford
- When: Wednesday, October 23rd at 7:30 p.m.
Comedy Night at The Mint
Dim the lights and set the stage—Morgan Cranny and Drew Farrance have picked another great lineup for this Wednesday’s comedy night!
Always new and always filling up fast, be sure to get your tickets as soon as possible.
Tickets are $15 and can be purchased here!
- Where: The Mint, 1414 Douglas Street
- When: Wednesday, October 23rd from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
