Happy Thursday, Victoria!
Dive into a wonderous variety of creative-fueled events with a live theatre production, a storytelling open mic, a creative social, and more.
If you’re feeling like a quieter Thursday evening, head over to Christie’s Pub for a casual weekly special.
For all of this and more, here’s 5 things to do in and around Victoria on Thursday, February 6th:
State & Story at Herald Street Brew Works
Join State & Story at Herald Street Brew Works for their first creative gathering of 2025!
Bring your fellow creative pals, colleagues or rock it solo, grab a drink and enjoy some fantastic company—maybe you’ll make a new connection or two.
This is a low-stakes social hangout for anyone wanting to meet like-minded folks, there’s no itinerary or networking-focused agendas.
- Where: Herald Street Brew Works, 506 Herald Street
- When: Thursday, February 6th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Anosh Irani’s ‘Behind the Moon’: Opening Night
Behind the Moon, written by Anosh Irani, follows Ayub, who cooks and cleans at the Mughlai Moon restaurant in Toronto, waiting for life to begin.
Canada’s promise of permanency has yet to materialize and joy is slim. When a mysterious stranger enters the picture, the balance of Ayub’s world is threatened.
Tickets for Behind the Moon are on a ‘pay-what-you-can’ basis, and the price starts at $19.95.
- Where: The Belfry Theatre, 1291 Gladstone Avenue
- When: Tuesday, February 4th at 7:30 p.m.
Queer Skate
Biweekly, Victoria Queer Skate invites everyone to the Influence Board Shop for a Queer Skate.
All abilities, ages, identities and wheels are welcome! There will be a team on hand to teach you some ramp skills if you’re in need of extra guidance.
The suggested donation is $5 to enter, but no one will be turned away if money is a barrier.
There may even be some snacks there!
- Where: Influence Board Shop, 3954 Quadra Street
- When: Thursday, February 6th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Story Circle: Storytelling Open Mic
Dave Morris will be hosting a Story Circle event at Caffe Fantastico, and everyone is encouraged to share their stories!
This storytelling open mic will take place the first Thursday of every month, and gives attendees the chance to share a tale or listen to others share.
Each performer is given five minutes to share, and the stories can be about any topic (fiction or nonfiction) as long as they are some-what clean.
There are 10 open mic slots available, followed by a feature storyteller. Sign-up opens at 6:30 p.m.
Entry cost is on a sliding scale between $5 to $15, but no one will be turned away because of money.
- Where: Caffe Fantastico, 2576 Quadra Street
- When: Thursday, February 6th at 7 p.m. (sign-up at 6:30 p.m.)
Christie’s Carriage House Pub
Looking for a casual evening filled with delicious pub comfort food and a pint or two?
Christie’s Carriage House Pub serves up a burger and beer special for $24.99, and their Vertical Winter Ale is on for $7.20.
Get together some good friends and enjoy a low-stakes chat!
- Where: Christie’s Pub, 1739 Fort Street
- When: Thursday, February 6th from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
