It’s almost the weekend, Victoria!
If you’re not sure how to spend your Thursday, we got you covered.
From live concerts and storytelling to trivia nights and community events, there’s plenty happening around the city.
Here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Thursday, March 19th:
Swingin’ St. Paddy’s Concert with Moodswing Orchestra
Come enjoy a special community concert the week of St. Paddy’s Day with Moodswing Orchestra, hosted by FOM Music Society.
FOM Music Society hosts a free community every Thursday, featuring a different band each week with snacks and refreshments provided.
There’s plenty of room, so bring your friends! Find us in the Eric Martin Pavilion, at 2328 Trent Street. Please use the glass sliding doors facing the Fort Street side of the building.
- Where: Eric Martin Pavillion – Fort Street side, 2328 Trent Street
- When: Thursday, March 19th – 6 p.m.
Goo Goo Dolls at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
Beloved American rock band, the Goo Goo Dolls, are coming to the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre.
Watch lead vocalist and guitarist John Rzeznik, bassist and vocalist Robby Takac and other rotating members take the stage.
Tickets are going fast and start at $112—grab yours here!
- Where: Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, 1925 Blanshard Street
- When: Thursday, March 19th – 7:30 p.m.
An Evening with Josh Ritter at the Mary Winspear Centre
For more than two decades, Josh Ritter, has been heralded as one of the most preeminent voices in American songwriting, known as a masterful storyteller whose work blurs the boundaries between folk, rock and Americana.
Listen to songs from his latest album, I Believe in You, My Honeydew, which was released in September 2025 , alongside other hits.
Don’t miss this musical evening at the Mary Winspear Centre!
Tickets are available here for $55.
- Where: Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue
- When: Thursday, March 19th – 7:30 p.m.
Confabulation YYJ Presents: Glow in the Dark
A night of true stories told on stage by the people that lived them—without notes, props or gimmicks!
Co-hosts Carol-Lynne Michaels and Cassandra Togneri will introduce six storytellers inspired by the theme “Glow In The Dark.”
Expect stories of blanket forts, guiding lights and night visions.
Grab your tickets here for $25!
- Where: The Coda, 743 View Street
- When: Thursday, March 19th – 7:30 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, March 19th – 7:30 p.m.
