Happy Thursday, Victoria!
This week offers a wide variety of performances, including Jaspreet Singh’s comedy show, punk night at Lucky Bar, a multi-disciplinary open stage, and more.
Plus, for National Public Works Week, Saanich is offering tours of their Saanich Parks & Public Works Yard!
For all of this and more, here’s 5 things to do in and around Victoria on Thursday, May 22nd:
Garden Sessions at Haus of Owl
Haus of Owl is hosting another Garden Session, which offers a multi-disciplinary open stage for artists of all kinds!
Whether you’re a poet, dancer, musician or something else, all they ask is that the work be original.
Tickets are $10 for general admission, and if you’d like to perform, tickets are $5.
- Where: Haus of Owl, 780 Blanshard Street 4th Floor
- When: Thursday, May 22nd from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Jaspreet Singh: Grown Up Tour
Comedian Jaspreet Singh is visiting Victoria on his Grown Up Tour!
He’ll be taking the stage at the Dave Dunnet Community Theatre to talk about being a father, and all of the absurdities that come with it.
Tickets are just under $52 and can be purchased via Eventbrite.
- Where: Dave Dunnet Community Theatre, 2121 Cadboro Bay Road
- When: Thursday, May 22nd from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Blues Collective: Deb Rhymer and Auntie Kate
Hermann’s Jazz Club welcomes The Blues Collective—a group of musicians whose love of the blues has brought them together for a fun evening!
Thursday’s performance will feature two of the city’s finest Blues singers, Deby Rhymer and Auntie Kate.
Additionally, attendees will hear Charlie Fox on keyboard and vocals, Sky Onosson on bass, Tom Bowler with guitar and vocals and Ty Rogers on drums.
Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online or at the door.
- Where: Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View Street
- When: Thursday, May 22nd from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
Pop Punk Party: Path to SkaFest
For lovers of Ska, don’t miss this pre-festival Pop Punk Party in anticipation of the Ska and Reggae Festival coming up!
Attendees have the chance to win tickets to the festival, as well as have an evening filled with top-notch tunes.
Tickets are just under $22 and can be purchased on Showpass.
- Where: Lucky Bar, 517 Yates Street
- When: Thursday, May 22nd at 7:20 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.)
Saanich Parks & Public Works Yard Tour
Celebrate National Public Works Week with the District of Saanich this Thursday!
From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., they’re offering tours with engaging and interactive stations, shared stories and insights into how they serve the community everyday.
This event is free to attend and is for all ages! No registration is required, just bring your curiosity!
- Where: Saanich Parks & Public Works Yard, 1040 McKenzie Avenue
- When: Thursday, May 22nd from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
