Welcome to April, Victoria, and happy April Fools Day!
On top of your epic pranks and practical jokes, we’ve highlighted some events happening throughout the city for you to check out.
From Intrepid Theatre’s biggest show yet and the Victoria Royals Playoff Watch Party, to some classic Tuesday trivia and Bachman Turner-Overdrive’s tour kickoff, there’s something for everyone!
Without further ado, here’s 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Tuesday, April 1st:
Children of God
Described as a “must-see” musical for Canadians, this powerful story follows an Oji-Cree family whose children were taken away to a residential school in Northern Ontario.
It’s titled Children of God, and is a blend of ancient traditions and contemporary realities, and celebrates resilience and Indigenous cultural spirit.
Tickets are around $55, or you can opt to go through Intrepid Theatre’s Pay-What-You-Ten program, in which 10% of tickets for each performance will be on-sale for just $10.
- Where: McPherson Playhouse, 3 Centennial Square
- When: Tuesday, April 1st and Wednesday, April 2nd at 7:30 p.m.
Victoria Royals Playoff Watch Party
The Official Victoria Royals Playoff Watch Party is at the Six Mile Pub and Eatery this Tuesday!
Come cheer on the Royals as they take on the Tri-City Americans, and make sure to come in all of your team attire!
There are limited seats available, so reserve your free ticket now.
- Where: Six Mile Pub and Eatery, 494 Island Highway
- When: Tuesday, April 1st at 7:05 p.m.
Forged Axe Throwing: Birthday Bash
If you’ve been meaning to go axe throwing, now’s your chance!
It’s Forged Axe Throwing’s 8th birthday, and to celebrate they’re inviting everyone for an evening of fun and special deals.
There will be all-day drink specials for $5.50 and $10 for margaritas. Axe throwing will be $19.99 from 6 p.m. to late!
- Where: Forged Axe Throwing, 586 Johnson Street
- When: Tuesday, April 1st from 2:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. (axe throwing deal starts at 6 p.m.)
Benji’s Trivia at Whistle Buoy
Time to dust off your thinking caps and secure them tight!
Benji’s Trivia Night at Whistle Buoy Brewing is back for another round of mind-benders and stumpers to test the extent of your knowledge.
You can purchase tickets here for $12 per person. Winning team gets a $60 gift card to the brewery.
- Where: Whistle Buoy Brewing, Market Square, Lower Courtyard, #63, 560 Johnson Street
- When: Tuesday, April 1st at 7:30 p.m. (doors at 7 p.m.)
Bachman-Turner Overdrive: Back in Overdrive 2025
Bachman Turner-Overdrive, the legendary rock n’ roll band behind worldwide hits such as “Takin’ Care Of Business” and “You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet”, is kicking off their Back In Overdrive Tour 2025 in Victoria!
Bachman has become a major figure in the rock and roll world through his talents as a guitarist, songwriter, performer and producer—earning 120 gold and platinum album/singles awards around the world.
Ticket prices for this epic concert will vary by seat selection, but they start at $63.
- Where: Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, 1925 Blanshard Street
- When: Tuesday, April 1st at 6:45 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.)
