5 things to do in and around Victoria this Wednesday, October 8th

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Here’s to having a wicked Wednesday, Victoria!

We have a unique lineup of events for you this time—including a medieval fight practice and a pumpkin centrepiece workshop to get you ready for Thanksgiving weekend.

Whatever tickles your fancy, here 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Wednesday, October 8th:

Mid-Week Fight Practice

Come out to this weekly fight practice—where armoured fighting, rapier, and cut & thrust (armoured fighting with steel weapons) will all be happening!
It’s $5 drop-in, and loaner gear will be available if you contact the marshalls beforehand.
  • Where: 2872 Kettle Lake Drive
  •  When: Wednesday, October 8th – 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Pumpkin Centrepiece with Succulent Workshop 

Tap into your creative side this Wednesday!

On a natural wood base, create a one-of-a-kind fall centrepiece with pumpkins, live succulents and more.

  • Where: 2872 Kettle Lake Drive
  •  When: Wednesday, October 8th – 6:30 p.m. – 8 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 8th -6 p.m. to 9 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 8th – 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

October Snork Talk and Social

Can’t tell a bat star from a leather star? Wondering why that mottled star is standing on its tippy toes? And what kind of meal made that giant pink so chubby? Looking to hang-out with like-minded ocean lovers and find new snorkel buddies?

This is for you!

Phil Lambert (curator emeritus of natural history at the Royal BC Museum, past president of the Victoria Natural History Society and author of Sea Stars of British Columbia, Southeast Alaska and Puget Sound) will talk about all things sea stars! He’ll cover species identification, habitats, feeding, reproduction and all the latest on seastar wasting disease.

  • Where: The COAST Ocean Innovation Hub, 517 Herald Street
  • When: Wednesday, October 8th – 6:30 p.m

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Seanna Wainman
Seanna Wainman
Seanna has been with Victoria Buzz since 2018 and holds a degree from BCIT in broadcast journalism. Her childhood days of reading the dictionary for fun have finally paid off, and she’s now living out her dreams of being a full-time writer. An avid sports fan since childhood, Seanna also worked as the Colour Commentator for the Victoria Royals, doing one of her favourite things in the world—talking about hockey. Outside of work, she’s a mom of three girls and collects tattoos for fun. You can reach Seanna at seanna@victoriabuzz.com.
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