Happy Tuesday, Victoria!
Looking for a fun way to wrap up the month? The city has no shortage of events to choose from.
Whether you’re cheering on your favourite teams at a World Cup watch party downtown, putting your knowledge to the test at a Dawson’s Creek trivia night, or getting creative at a plant workshop, there’s something for everyone.
Here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Tuesday, March 31st:
FIFA World Cup Watch Party at BC Legislature
Calling all soccer fans!
From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., a special fan celebration—part of a nationwide program designed to bring World Cup festivities to communities across Canada—is happening on the BC Legislature lawns.
The free public event will include live match screenings, soccer-themed activities, cultural programming, music and food—don’t miss out!
- Where: BC Legislature, 501 Belleville Street
- When: Tuesday, March 31st – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Music Bingo at the Fernwood Inn
Come support Team Black from the 13U AA Victoria Seawolves!
Through a fun game of music bingo, they’re raising funds to offset travel for regular season games on Vancouver Island, travel to the mainland for tournaments, uniform and equipment costs.
Tickets are available online for $30 here—limited amount available!
- Where: Fernwood Inn, 1302 Gladstone Avenue
- When: Tuesday, March 31st – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Dawson’s Creek Trivia Night at the Mint
Got Pop? Concerts is bringing a Dawson’s Creek-themed trivia night to the Mint!
Trivia starts at 7 p.m. and invites teams of up to 6—or solo players—to compete across three rounds of Dawson’s Creek questions, including special video cameos from the late James Van Der Beek.
Tickets are $15 in advance and available here, or $20 at the door—partial proceeds go to the BC Cancer Foundation.
All ages welcome!
- Where: The Mint, 1414 Douglas Street
- When: Tuesday, March 31st – 6 p.m.
What Everyone Should Know About AI
Join the Quadra Cedar Hill Community Association for a chat with Andrew Gardner, a local AI chatbot engineer.
Across his 15-year career in software engineering, he has worked with web, automation and AI technologies, and believes the role of automation in our lives is to offload the monotonous and laborious tasks, freeing up our time for creation and community.
There will be time to ask questions, mingle with other attendees and enjoy some tasty snacks!
This event is free to attend.
- Where: Cedar Hill Recreation Centre – Activity Room, 3220 Cedar Hill Road
- When: Tuesday, March 31st – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sip & Plant at Herald Street Brew Works
In this steampunk-themed Sip & Plant workshop, the Woodland Charm Studio will guide you through mounting a staghorn fern on a cedar board or a drift wood, step-by-step from start to finish—no experience is needed!
They’ll also provide a selection of steampunk-inspired décor pieces, such as old-style water taps, nuts, gear wheels, mini water pipes and more, so you can decorate your board and bring the theme to life.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll take home a finished staghorn fern mount that’s not only alive but also a stylish statement décor piece for your home.
Tickets are $73.75 per person and include a pint of beer—grab yours here!
- Where: Herald Street Brew Works, 506 Herald Street
- When: Tuesday, March 31st – 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
