Happy Thursday, Victoria!
Today’s plans are shaping up nicely.
Between competitive basketball, a glamorous food festival launch, trivia showdowns, and a Cannes-winning film, there’s something for every kind of night out.
Here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Thursday, January 22nd:
UVic Vikes vs UNBC Timberwolves
Catch Thursday night’s basketball action as UVic’s men’s and women’s teams take on the UNBC Timberwolves.
The men’s team is riding a strong winning streak and currently sits first in the Canada West Pacific division with a 13–2 record, while the women’s team enters the matchup ranked fifth.
Adult tickets are $14, but UVic students get in for free—grab your tickets here!
- Where: CARSA – University of Victoria, McKenzie Ave and Gabriola Road
- When: Thursday, January 22nd
- Women’s team starts at 6 p.m.
- Men’s team starts at 8 p.m.
Dine Around 2026 Gala Launch
Clear your calendars—Dine Around and Stay in Town is launching the 17-day food festival with their annual Gala!
Hosted at the beautiful Crystal Garden, the Gala features abundant restaurant bites and delicious beverages from local restaurants, wineries, cideries, and breweries.
To pair, there will be live entertainment, live music and plenty of mixing and mingling.
Tickets are $138 and still available here!
- Where: Crystal Garden, 713 Douglas Street
- When: Thursday, January 22nd – 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Themed Trivia Night: Stranger Things Edition at The Mint
Have you watched the final season of Stranger Things yet? You still have time to study up and get prepared.
Test your knowledge of Hawkins, the Upside Down, and all things Eleven, Demogorgon, and 80s nostalgia in three rounds of trivia covering all 5 seasons of the show.
Tickets are $15—get yours here!
- Where: The Mint, 1414 Douglas Street
- When: Thursday, January 22nd – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Secret Agent at The Vic Theatre
A night of suspense, history, and personal reckoning.
In this gripping 1977-set political thriller, Wagner Moura delivers a career-defining performance as a fugitive professor haunted by Brazil’s military dictatorship.
Moura won for Best Actor and Kleber Mendonça Filho took home the Best Director prize at Cannes in 2025.
Grab your tickets here for $15!
- Where: The Vic Theatre, 808 Douglas Street
- When: Thursday, January 22nd – 7:15 p.m.
Thursday Trivia Night at Saxe Point Pub
Ready to test your knowledge?
Head over to Saxe Point Public House for four rounds of trivia that cover a little bit of everything.
Reservations are encouraged!
- Where: Saxe Point Public House, 101-505 Park Place
- When: Thursday, January 22nd – 7:30 p.m.
