Happy Wednesday, Victoria!
The city is full of opportunities to get creative, laugh, and enjoy live entertainment.
Whether you’re molding clay at a pottery workshop, joining a community sing-along, or catching a jazz orchestra, there’s no shortage of fun ways to spend your evening.
Here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Wednesday, January 14th:
Handbuilding Pottery Workshops with Island Botanical Pottery
Grab a friend and have a great time learning how to make your own personalized vase at Victorian Arts Group!
Reserve your spot for $79 here—all supplies, clay, glaze, and firing included.
- Where: Victoria Arts Group, 2822 Nanaimo Street
- Where: Wednesday, January 14th – 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Sing Together at Cordova Bay United
Too busy?
Think of this as a 60-minute happiness hack that’s more effective than scrolling social media!
Connect with others, learn songs of community, and experience the joy of singing in a welcoming and relaxed environment.
All songs are taught by call and response. No experience needed—even if you never sing, just bring your enthusiasm!
This is a free event.
- Where: Cordova Bay United, 813 Claremont Avenue
- Where: Wednesday, January 14th – 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The Don Leppard Jazz Orchestra
A night of swinging big band tunes, carrying on the tradition of Don Leppard.
Victoria’s 17-piece Don Leppard Big Band plays everything from Count Basie and Duke Ellington classics to contemporary jazz arrangements.
Its repertoire includes works from the libraries of such jazz greats as Woody Herman, Benny Goodman, The Boss Brass, Buddy Rich and Louie Bellson, along with compositions and arrangements written by its band members.
Buy your tickets here for $20!
- Where: Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View Street
- When: Wednesday, January 14th – 7 p.m.
‘Play It Loud’ Music Bingo
Clear your schedule!
Tonight Darcy’s Pub is hosting ‘Play It Loud’ Bingo.
Wrangle your crew for Wing Wednesday, test your music knowledge, and compete for some awesome prizes.
The fun starts at 8 p.m.
- Where: Darcy’s Pub, 1127 Wharf Street
- When: Wednesday, January 14th – 8 p.m.
Comedy Night at The Mint
The funniest way to spend a Wednesday is Phillips Comedy Night at The Mint!
Each week Morgan Cranny and Drew Farrance bring the most hilarious comedians in the city together for a wonderful evening of food, drink and fun!
Come downstairs and enjoy the delicious west coast Himalayan cuisine that the Mint is famous for.
Tickets are $15—grab yours here!
- Where: The Mint, 1414 Douglas Street
- When: Wednesday, January 14th– 8 p.m.
