Happy Wednesday, Victoria!
Spice up your mid-week with some drag bingo, live music at Irish Times Pub, more Fringe Festival shows and more.
Plus, there’s another free outdoor movie happening in Esquimalt, put on by Esquimalt Parks and Recreation!
Here’s 5 things to do in and around Victoria on Wednesday, August 27th:
OK Charlie at Irish Times Pub
If you’re in the mood for live music, local band OK Charlie will be playing at Irish Times this Wednesday evening!
As described, they bring the best of both the modern and retro sounds—producing songs that fill dance floors, excite crowds and leave everyone feeling good.
Enjoy a beverage and/or meal from the pub’s menu while you’re at it!
- Where: Irish Times Pub, 1200 Government Street
- When: Wednesday, August 27th at 9 p.m.
Free Outdoor Movie
Don’t miss another edition of Esquimalt Parks and Recreation’s Summer Outdoor Movie series!
This week’s screening will feature Enchanted, where a young girl is cast from her life in an animated world to our modern-day reality where there’s supposedly no ‘true love.’ Here she makes new friends and embarks on a life-altering journey.
Bring a chair, some blankets and some snacks, and get comfy! Country Crepes will be on site as well.
- Where: Esquimalt Gorge Park, 1070 Tillicum Road, Esquimalt
- When: Wednesday, August 27th from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Victoria Fringe Festival
This year marks the 39th annual Victoria Fringe Festival, which hit the city on Wednesday, August 20th and runs until Sunday, August 31st.
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.
Some of Wednesday’s highlights include Kin, Hi I’m Phoenix HellFire, Beth & Josie EXPOSED, Candy Roberts is LARRY and more!
All tickets must be purchased in advance, either online or in person at the Intrepid Theatre box office. There’s also a one-time payment of $5 for your festival membership button, which is required to see shows.
- Where: Locations vary by performance
- When: Wednesday, August 27th—times vary by performance
Drag Bingo at Vicious Poodle
The Vicious Poodle is well known across the city and is said to host some of the most interactive and enjoyable gay bar experiences!
They have plenty of events throughout the week, including their loved Drag Bingo taking place every Wednesday.
Grab your pals and make sure you grab a table as soon as you can—spots fill up fast!
- Where: The Vicious Poodle, 726 Johnson Street
- When: Wednesday, August 27th at 8 p.m.
Trivia at Herald Street Brew Works
It’s time to show off all of that useless information you’ve got stored in your brain!
Grab your nerdiest pals and test your collective knowledge while enjoying a beer or two and some Pizzeria Prima Strada pizza.
It’s hosted by Think Tank Trivia, and allows up to six per team. No reservations!
- Where: Herald Street Brew Works, 506 Herald Street
- When: Wednesday, August 27th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
