If your idea of a perfect Thursday includes films, theatre, music, or dancing, Victoria has you covered.
From thought-provoking festival films and live performances to trivia night and a high-energy dance party, there’s plenty happening across the city once the sun goes down.
Without further ado, here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Thursday, February 12th:
Victoria Film Festival
A Wolf Among the Swans
The true story of Thiago Soares, a hip hop dancer in Rio de Janeiro, whose journey to becoming an international ballet star is troubled with accidents, poverty and a driven ballet coach.
This film is at The Roxy on Thursday, February 12th at 2:30 p.m. Grab your tickets here!
Rose of Nevada
A distinctively original ghost story about the return of a missing fishing vessel, Rose of Nevada, thirty years later, and its impact on a remote Cornish village.
All screenings at The Vic are 19+ only, as it is a licensed venue.
A Second Life
A young hearing-impaired woman (Titane’s Agathe Rousselle) manages short-term rentals in Paris during the chaos of the Olympic Games. Her life changes dramatically when she meets Elijah (Alex Lawther), an extroverted, free-spirited Californian. As annoyance turns to charm, the two form an unexpected bond.
This film is at Capitol 6 on Thursday, February 12th at 6 p.m. Get your tickets here!
The Victoria Film Festival runs from February 6th to 15th.
- Where: Various locations
- When: Thursday, February 12th – varies showtimes
Showtune Piano Bar Cabaret
Head to Hermann’s Jazz Club for the first of two Showtune Piano Bar Cabaret performances by second year Canadian College of Performing Arts students.
Audiences can look forward to a range of numbers from the Golden Age, to off-off- Broadway, from classic to contemporary, each toe-tapping tune will charm and delight!
Don’t miss this extraordinary night of music that will make the dark February nights sparkle.
Tickets are going fast—grab yours for $30 here!
- Where: Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View Street
- When: Thursday, February 12th – 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, February 12th – 7:30 p.m.
Maanomaa, My Brother at the Belfry Theatre
A simple and theatrical performance of two “brothers” confronting the chasm between them.
Childhood friends Kwame and Will reunite in Ghana for the funeral of a loved one, and discover how much has changed since they separated 25 years earlier.
Telling their story in a beautiful combination of dialogue and movement, the play is both fiercely personal and curiously abstract.
Tickets are available on a sliding scale—book your spot here!
- Where: Belfry Theatre, 1291 Gladstone Avenue
- When: Friday, February 12th – 8 p.m.
Heated Rivalry Dance Party
Celebrate your favorite TV obsession while dancing to the Heated Rivalry soundtrack, the hottest queer pop anthems, and nostalgic alt hits all night long!
It’s gonna be a sweaty night, come dressed for the occasion!
Tickets are $23—grab yours here.
- Where: Capital Ballroom, 858 Yates Street
- When: Thursday, February 12th – 8:30 p.m.
