Ready to kick off the weekend, Victoria?
From live jazz and improv comedy to a brand-new theatre festival and Friday night hockey, there’s no shortage of things happening around the city.
Whether you’re looking to laugh, create, or catch a game, the city is buzzing with life tonight.
Here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Friday, February 27th:
Club Voltaire at Hermann’s Jazz Club
Performing in the style of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli, popular in the hot clubs of France in the 1920s and 1930s, Club Voltaire has a set filled with hot swing, sizzling Latin, and sultry ballads.
Stunning instrumentalism and soaring vocals by four of Victoria’s premiere acoustic jazz artists featuring Richard Moody, Adam Dobres, Oliver Swain, and Paul Dowd.
Tickets are available here for $35!
- Where: Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View Street
- When: Friday, February 27th – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Fresh Ink: A Festival of New Short Plays
The Fresh Ink Festival is a celebration of bold, original theatre by local playwrights.
Across six evenings, audiences will experience eight short plays, each offering a distinct voice, style, and perspective—from heartfelt and humorous to provocative and unexpected.
This festival is dedicated to developing and sharing new work, with each play being written by a local playwright and brought to life by local artists.
Tickets are $15—grab yours here!
- Where: Theatre Al Dente, 907 Esquimalt Road
- When: Friday, February 27th – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Forest Sky Paint Night at Bent Mast Pub
Grab a brush, your favourite drink, and get ready for a Paint Night at the Bent Mast Pub!
They’ll guide you through painting this peaceful night-sky scene with simple, step-by-step instruction—perfect for any skill level.
Enjoy great food and drinks while you paint in a cozy pub atmosphere.
All supplies included! Tickets are $50—grab yours here.
- Where: Bent Mast Pub, 512 Simcoe Street
- When: Tuesday, January 20th – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Victoria Royals vs Portland Winterhawks – Tech Night
Don’t miss the first game of two against the Victoria Royals versus the Portland Winterhawks this Friday night, plus Tech Night!
Presented by the Victoria Data Society, tech vendors will be set up in the concourse and the results of the Hackathon happening in the comfort lounge will be announced during the game.
Grab your tickets here!
- Where: Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre, 1925 Blanshard Street
- When: Friday, February 27th – puck drops at 7:05 p.m.
Entertainment Village Live at the Mint
OK, DOPE is proud to present IMPROV COMEDY with Entertainment Village, featuring Alain Williams and Mackenzie Edwards.
Each show the improvisers team up with a different stand-up comedian and perform improv inspired by their jokes.
Come out and see some of Canada’s funniest improv inspired by some of Canada’s best stand-up comedy—it’s the best way to start your weekend!
Get your tickets here for $25.
- Where: The Mint, 1414 Douglas Street
- When: Friday, February 27th – 8 p.m.
