5 things to do in and around Victoria this Monday, April 20th

Get ready for a fun Monday, Victoria!

Earth Week kicks off with some top-shelf events to start the week.

Whether you’re looking to chill out and celebrate the day with a topical double feature or want to catch some new critters at the butterfly gardens, there’s plenty going on to keep you amused.

Here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Monday, April 20th:

Meet the Keeper: Frogs Frenzy at Victoria Butterfly Gardens

Check out some colourful poison dart frogs!

The Victoria Butterfly Gardens is about to get a lot more colourful as five species and nearly 40 dart frogs make their debut.

Join the horticulture and animal care team for a special Meet the Keeper experience featuring their newest resident frogs up close.

The event is included with regular admission to the gardens, which is $20 for adults and $9.50 for children aged five to 12.

• Where: Victoria Butterfly Gardens, 1461 Benvenuto Avenue
• When: Monday, April 20th – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Earth Week Ride and Roll Celebration

Learn how people use the bike and roll network that has been developed in Victoria over the last nine years.

Seniors for Climate Victoria and Climate Justice Victoria are teaming up to celebrate a significant climate justice success, the all ages and abilities bike and roll route network that has been built in the city.

People on power wheelchairs, mobility scooters and families with children will lead the relaxed-pace tour of some of Victoria’s nicest bike and roll routes.

A celebration of how people of all ages and abilities use Victoria’s bike and roll routes on wheelchairs, mobility scooters, bicycles and more.

• Where: Janion Plaza, 490 Pandora Street
• When: Monday, April 20th – 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Benji’s Pub Quiz

Head down to the Fernwood Inn for Benji’s famous pub quiz! Support your local artists!

Enjoy good laughs, good tunes, average pens and brand new Inky Dinky’s!

Tickets are $14 per person and sold online in tables of four, five, six or eight. They can be purchased here.

Groups of eight or more are asked to email the Fernwood Inn ahead of time with their ticket names so everyone can be seated together.

• Where: The Fernwood Inn, 1302 Gladstone Avenue

• When: Monday, April 20th – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Opera? Are you Kidding me? At the Mary Winspear Centre

Laugh out loud with comedians and opera singers.

Opera’s greatest hits presented in a fun, down-to-earth showcase.

Opera? Are You Kidding Me? features beloved arias and duets from the world’s most popular operas with a few hidden gems thrown in for kicks. Singers will be joined by solo violin and piano accompaniment.

This event is guaranteed to leave you filled with laughter and a new appreciation for opera.

Tickets are $37 and can be purchased here.

• Where: Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue
• When: Monday, April 20th – 7 p.m.

420 Double Feature: Dazed and Confused and Scooby-Doo at Cinecenta

One ticket, two movies—more money for munchies!

Dazed and Confused and the live-action Scooby-Doo film have both become cult classics and a staple of April 20th activities. You can bet the whole theatre will be quoting along.

Tickets are $11 for general admission and $8 for students and can only be purchased at the door.

• Where: Cinecenta, 3800 Finnerty Road
• When: Monday, April 20th — 7 p.m.