Happy mid-week, Victoria!
If you’re looking for something stellar to fill your evening with, look no further! From educational presentations to Wednesday night comedy, we’ve got you covered.
Don’t forget about musical Children of God, the biggest show that Intrepid Theatre has put on yet, and is bound to leave a lasting impact on audiences.
Here’s 5 things to do in and around Victoria on Wednesday, April 2nd:
The Grapes of Wrath at Capital Ballroom
Don’t miss punk rock band Grapes of Wrath at Capital Ballroom this Wednesday!
Featuring brothers Tom and Chris Hooper, along with Kevin Kane, this band’s sound is inspired by The Beatles and other British invasion bands, which has been honed to create their own style.
Tickets are $50 and can be purchased here.
- Where: Capital Ballroom, 858 Yates Street
- When: Wednesday, April 2nd at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.)
Trivia at Spinnakers
Dust of the ol’ thinking cap and head down to Spinnakers Brewpub for some Sixty Watt Trivia!
You can have a team of up to eight people, and teams of three or fewer will receive a bonus point each round.
Spinnakers takes reservations, so you can book your table! Trivia is free to play and free to win.
- Where: Spinnakers Brewpub, 290 Catherine Street
- When: Wednesday, April 2nd from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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: Wednesday, April 2nd at 7:30 p.m.
Victoria Writers’ Society
Join the Victoria Writers’ Society at Russell Books for a talk from FriesenPress!
Christoph Koniczek will be giving a presentation titled, “Inside the Edit: Navigating Process, Partnerships, and Publishing Routes.”
This event is free to attend.
- Where: Russell Books, 747 Fort Street
- When: Wednesday, April 2nd from 7 p.m. to 8:30 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!
Be sure to get your tickets ASAP! This one always fills up fast.
Tickets are $15 and can be purchased here!
- Where: The Mint, 1414 Douglas Street
- When: Wednesday, April 2nd from 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
