We’ve made it to mid-week, Victoria!
If you’re looking for a fun night out, we’ve got a few ideas for you to help ensure your Wednesday is fantastic.
Check out Nate Smith’s Through the Smoke Tour, catch a play at Langham Court Theatre, test your knowledge at trivia and more!
For all of this and more, here’s things to do in and around Victoria on Wednesday, April 9th:
Nate Smith: Through the Smoke Tour
Described as country’s fastest-rising beloved voice, Nate Smith will be taking over Royal Theatre this Wednesday with his Through the Smoke tour!
Since his career launch, he’s scored two No. 1 records, three Top 5, garnered multiple gold and platinum records, sold-out shows across the US and received numerous nominations for best new artist from the ACM Awards, CMT Awards, and many more.
Tickets are going fast, but there are still seats on the main floor available for $76.
- Where: Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton Street
- When: Wednesday, April 9th at 8 p.m.
Craft & Open Mic Night
Join the Victoria Disability Arts Collective (VDAC) at Caffe Fantastico in Quadra Village for their craft and open mic night!
Bring your own craft supplies, use some of theirs for free, purchase a VDAC colouring book, or just hang out and listen in on the performances—totally up to you.
This event is free to attend, but you can reserve a spot here.
- Where: Caffe Fantastico, 965 Kings Road
- When: Wednesday, April 9th from 6:30 p.m. to 7:50 p.m.
‘An Inspector Calls’ Play
Langham Court Theatre presents An Inspector Calls, which kicked off March 26th and run until April 13th.
Written by J.B. Priestley and directed by Tony Cain, the story opens on a respectable British man and his family as they’re being questioned about a young girl’s suicide.
During the course of the investigators questioning, all members of the group are implicated in the girl’s undoing.
Ticket prices vary and can be purchased here.
- Where: Langham Court Theatre, 805 Langham Court
- When: Wednesday, April 9th at 7:30 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 8th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
60th Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition
The Royal BC Museum is once again rolling out the red carpet for one of the world’s most celebrated photography exhibitions: Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
The exhibit kicked off on February 14th and runs until April 27th, showcasing over 100 breathtaking new images—each one a testament to the awe-inspiring beauty of the natural world.
Highlighted amongst the collection includes “The Swarm of Life” by Vancouver Island’s own Shane Gross, this year’s Adult Grand Title Winner.
- Where: Royal BC Museum, 675 Belleville Street
- When: From February 14th to April 27th
