Happy Thursday, Victoria!
Attend a special pizza night at Herald Street Brew Works, rock out to a Spice Girls tribute band, hike to Mystic Beach and more.
If you’re looking for an avenue to share your own tale, whether its fiction or nonfiction, Caffe Fantastico has their storytelling open mic night!
Here’s 5 things to do in and around Victoria on Thursday, May 1st:
Pizza & Beer Night at Herald Street Brew Works
On Thursday, May 1st, Herald Street Brew Works (HSBW) is hosting a special pizza and beer night with two seatings at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.!
Their craft beer will be paired with an exclusive pizza menu from the acclaimed Pizzeria Prima Strada, known for their wood-fired pizzas.
Attendees will then vote for their favorite, and the most popular pizza will be officially added to the Herald Street Brew Works menu as a featured item.
Tickets are $45, and there’s a total of 38 tickets per seating, so don’t wait too long to snag your spot!
- Where: HSBW, 506 Herald Street
- When: Thursday, May 1st at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
WANNABE: A Spice Girls Tribute at Wicket Hall
If you love the Spice Girls, you’ll love Wannabe!
They’ve been rocking with audiences across North America for the past 10 years, and are thrilled to bring their show to Wicket Hall in Victoria.
With their mega-watt singing voices, choreography, costume changes and giant personalities, this is a girl power show you won’t want to miss!
Tickets are $30 and can be purchased here.
- Where: Wicket Hall, 919 Douglas Street
- When: Thursday, May 1st at 7 p.m.
Hike to Mystic Beach
If you’re up for a little out-of-town getaway, hike to Mystic Beach!
Considered an intermediate hike, this 4 kilometre trail takes around two hours to complete and takes you to one of the island’s most scenic beaches.
It’s the first along the eastern section of the Juan de Fuca Trail, and features a small waterfall that cascades from the sheer cliff above the beach area.
Of note, winter storms knocked out sections of the Juan de Fuca, however, this beach is still available for day-use.
- Where: Trailhead at China Beach parking lot
- When: Thursday, May 1st at your own convenience!
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, May 1st 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, May 1st from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
As a bonus event, swing by the Phillips Tasting Room between 4 and 8 p.m., where organizers will unveil a brand-new promo for the Phillips Backyard—including a raised main stage and the addition of a second stage.
