5 things to do in and around Victoria this Wednesday, October 15th

Happy short week to you, Victoria!

Now that we’re full of turkey and feeling thankful, let’s carry on into the week with a little bit of something for everyone.

Sarah McLachlan will grace SOFMC tonight, and there are several music jams you can join if you’re feeling musical yourself!

Without further ado, here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Wednesday, October 15th:

Jazz Jam at the Coda

The Tom Vickery Trio is back as the house band for a monthly Jazz Jam!

Musician, you’re invited to bring your instrument and sign up to play along with other jazz community members.

If you love jazz and want to support jazz players, then buy a ticket here, come along, and join them as they jam out to amazing standards!

• Where: The Coda, 751 View Street
• When: Wednesday, October 15th – 6 p.m.

Comedy Night at The Mint

The stage is set! Once again, Morgan Cranny and Drew Farrance have picked another great lineup for this Wednesday’s comedy night!

Head downstairs and enjoy the delicious west coast Himalayan cuisine that the Mint is famous for.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased here!

• Where: The Mint, 1414 Douglas Street
• When: Wednesday, October 15th – 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Sarah McLachlan at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre

Celebrating three decades since the release of her multi-platinum third album, Grammy and Juno-award winning artist Sarah McLachlan’s ‘Fumbling Towards Ecstasy’ 30th Anniversary 2025 Canadian tour will kick off its 17-date run at Victoria’s Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre on October 15th!

Some tickets are still available, grab yours here.

• Where: Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, 1925 Blanshard Street
• When: Wednesday, October 15th – 7:30 p.m.

Queer Open Stage Downtown

Are you an 2SLGBTQIA+ performer? Do you need a safe space to showcase your
talent, find community, and network with other queer artists?

Bring your performance to Queer Open Stage!

Music, drag, poetry, dance, comedy, or magic—if you can do it in 10 minutes or less, they want to see it!

• Where: The Dock, 722 Cormorant Street
• When: Wednesday, October 15th – 6:30 p.m.

Music Jam at the Legion

Feeling musical?

Join the Esquimalt Legion for an open jam session on Wednesdays.

Everyone’s welcome, so come on out and join the jam!

• Where: Esquimalt Legion, 622 Admirals Road
  
• When: Wednesday, October 15th – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.