Let’s make your Tuesday a terrific one, shall we?
Summer may be winding down, but there’s no lack of fun events in and around Victoria!
Get ready to savour these last few sweet fleeting moments of summer with everything from an open mic to an epic deal on ice cream – exclusive to Victoria Buzz!
Here are 5 things to do this Tuesday, August 26th:
Firebird Variety Open Mic
Firebird Variety Open Mic is a free weekly open mic for comedy, music and magic.
Whether you’re looking to get some stage time or just want to sit back and enjoy the show, they’ve got it all – plus tasty food and drink!
- Where: Phoenix Bar & Grill, 3944 Quadra Street
- When: Tuesday, August 26th – 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Victoria Fringe Festival
This year marks the 39th annual Victoria Fringe Festival, which kicked off on Wednesday, August 20th and runs until Sunday, August 31st.
That’s 12 days with 150 performances from 35 local, national and international artists across nine different venues—featuring five traditional stages and four unconventional spaces.
The Fringe always brings a burst of creative energy to the city’s atmosphere, and this year is no exception. There will be everything from dance and comedy to drama, spoken word and site-specific shows.
- Where: Locations vary by performance
- When: Tuesday, August 26th – times vary by performance
Get a FREE ice cream at Marble Slab
Marble Slab Creamery at the Bay Centre is offering an exclusive Buy One, Get One FREE promotion just for Victoria Buzz readers from August 25th to September 7th!
Whether you’re craving a classic cone, a rich milkshake, or a decadent sundae, this deal has you covered. Simply use the code VICBUZZDEAL in-person at Marble Slab to unlock the offer. Treat yourself and a friend – or double up on your own dessert indulgence!
- Where: Marble Slab Creamery Bay Centre, 1150 Douglas Street (View Street entrance)
- When: August 25th to September 7th, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Traditional Jazz legends
Jazz lovers, rejoice!
Tuesday Night Jazz at the Church proudly welcomes Traditional Jazz legends: pianist Toni Blodgett, saxophonist Doug Rhodes & clarinetist Al Pease with Peter Dowse on bass and Kelby MacNayr on drums!
Get ready for a swinging night of traditional jazz celebrating the music of legacies of New Orleans and Kansas City – admission is by donation, with $20 suggested.
- Where: James Bay United Church, 511 Michigan Street,
- When: Tuesday, August 26th – 7 p.m.
Music in the Park at Rudd Park
- Where: Rudd Park – 3258 Irma Street
- When: Tuesday, August 26th – 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
