Thursday plans, solved!
If you’re still planning the day out, Victoria is serving up a mix of creative workshops, live music, classic cinema, and good old-fashioned trivia.
Heading out solo or rounding up friends? We’ve got you covered with where to go and what to do.
Here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Thursday, January 29th:
Sea Glass Jewelry Creative Workshop
Head to the Maritime Museum of BC to learn about the history and beauty of sea glass in this hands-on workshop.
Design your very own stunning piece of jewelry using locally sourced sea glass—no experience necessary!
You’ll leave with a unique and wearable work of art that captures the beauty of the sea.
- Where: Maritime Museum of BC, 744 Douglas Street
- When: Thursday, January 29th – 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Planting Seeds for 2026
Planting Seeds for 2026 is an invitation to open the year with softness, creativity, and connection.
Join Reverie Collective, in partnership with VI Plant Shop and Herald Street Brew Works, for an event rooted in intention-setting, curated conversation, and a miniature take-home garden of your own.
The event takes place upstairs at Herald Street Brew Works—don’t miss out!
Tickets are available here for $39.99.
- Where: Herald Street Brew Works, 506 Herald Street
- When: Thursday, January 29th – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Steve Grebanier Guild Plays Metheny
Steve Grebanier Guild is back at Hermann’s Jazz Club revisiting the music of Pat Metheny.
Long influenced by Metheny’s breadth and depth, Grebanier sees the project as both homage and creative challenge.
Tickets are $25—grab yours here!
- Where: Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View Street
- When: Thursday, January 29th – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
2001: A Space Odyssey at Cinceta
Watch this 1968 sci-fi classic on the big screen at Cinceta!
2001: A Space Odyssey is a visually stunning, philosophical sci-fi film that explores humanity’s evolution, artificial intelligence, and the unknown through slow, hypnotic imagery rather than traditional storytelling.
Directed by Stanley Kubrick, also known for The Shining and A Clockwork Orange, it’s famous for its groundbreaking visuals, eerie tone, and open-ended questions about our place in the universe.
Admission is $11 for the public, and $8 for UVSS members!
- Where: Cinceta – University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Road
- When: Thursday, January 29th – 7 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 29th – 7:30 p.m.
