The Easter long weekend may be over, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop, Victoria!
Victoria is keeping the energy going with a lineup of creative, musical and community-driven events this Tuesday.
Whether you want to try something new, enjoy a night out or ease back into the week with something inspiring, there’s something for everyone.
Here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Tuesday, April 7th:
Mugs with Attitude: Beginner-Friendly Pottery Class
Create a mug with real personality in this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop.
Learn to hand-shape a piece that’s uniquely yours—quirky, bold, and full of character. The experience includes a return glazing session, with your finished mug ready for pickup in two to three weeks.
Classes are three hours and $85 per person—book your spot here!
- Where: Eccentric Artist Studio, 829-C Admirals Road
- When: Tuesday, April 7th – 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. & 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
SWANG THANG! at the Loft Pub
Get ready for an upbeat, high-energy night as Swang Thang! brings the sounds of swing, blues, and Latin dance music to life.
Inspired by the golden era of 1940 to 1965, this vibrant ensemble delivers a lively mix of vintage gems and irresistible grooves that are as timeless as they are danceable.
Cover is voluntary.
- Where: The Loft Pub, 229 Gorge Road East
- When: Tuesday, April 7th – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Big Band Tuesday at The Coda
The Coda is opening its doors for a special all-ages jazz night this Tuesday in support of the Stelly’s Secondary School Jazz Programs.
Enjoy a lively double bill featuring one of Vancouver Island’s longest-running big bands, The Bayside Big Band, alongside the talented Stelly’s Jazz Band.
The night will close with an unforgettable finale as both groups join forces on stage to form a 40-piece “Bigger Band”—with plenty of room left to hit the dance floor.
Buy your tickets here for $15!
- Where: The Coda, 743 View Street
- When: Tuesday, April 7th – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Real Love Ready Book Launch at Bolen Books
Join Robin Ducharme to celebrate the launch of Real Love Ready: A Guide to Relational Literacy with author Robin Ducharme in conversation with local author and friend, Monique Gray Smith.
Whether you’re interested in building stronger romantic relationships, deepening your connection with family and friends, navigating parenting, or bringing more communication into your work, this conversation is for you!
Tickets for this event are $5 and available here.
- Where: Bolen Books, 1610 Hillside Avenue
- When: Tuesday, April 7th – 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The Painted Life of E.J. Hughes at the Vic Theatre
A documentary on the prolific Vancouver Island artist E.J. Hughes is slated for a theatrical release in Victoria and other communities up-island.
The film, titled The Painted Life of E.J. Hughes, was produced, directed and edited by Vancouver filmmaker Jenn Strom, who has always been fascinated by making movies relating to making art.
Tickets are $15 and available here.
- Where: The Vic Theatre, 808 Douglas Street
- When: Tuesday, April 7th – 7:15 p.m.
