Happy hump day, Victoria!
From painting spring-inspired watercolours to dancing along to big band jazz or testing your music knowledge at bingo, this Wednesday is packed with ways to get out and do something different.
Here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Wednesday, April 8th:
Watercolours for Wellness: Spring Splendour
Connect, create and celebrate the delights of the spring season with magical watercolours to boost your wellness.
This is the first class in a three-part workshop series taking place on Wednesday, April 8th, 15th and 22nd.
Attendees will enjoy experimenting and creating in a variety of fun and playful ways guided by Therapeutic Arts Practitioner Helga Strauss.
The three-part workshop series is $105 per person—register here!
- Where: Carr House National Historic Site, 207 Government Street
- When: Wednesday, April 8th – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Documentary Film Screening: Walking in Two Worlds
Walking in Two Worlds tells the story of the W̱SÁNEĆ community’s commitment to preserving the SENĆOŦEN language and cultural heritage.
Join film director and producer Emily Olsen and guests from the W̱SÁNEĆ School Board in partnership with Human-Nature Counselling Society at the Vic Theatre for a special film screening of the documentary film I,ŚETEṈ E TŦE ĆESE ŚX̱ENÁṈs TEṈEW̱ – Walking in Two Worlds.
Special guests include graduate representatives from the LENOṈET SCUL,ÁUTW – SENĆOŦEN Survival School and the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Secondary School.
Tickets are $13.50 and available here. Cash donations in support of the LENOṈET SCULÁUTW̱ and W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Secondary School 2026 Graduates are encouraged.
- Where: The Vic Theatre, 808 Douglas Street
- When: Wednesday, April 8th – 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The Don Leppard Jazz Orchestra at Hermann’s Jazz Club
Don’t miss this night of swinging big band tunes, carrying on the tradition of Don Leppard at Hermann’s Jazz Club!
Victoria’s 17-piece Don Leppard Big Band plays everything from Count Basie and Duke Ellington classics to contemporary jazz arrangements including works from the libraries of Woody Herman, Benny Goodman, The Boss Brass, Buddy Rich and Louie Bellson.
Tickets are $25 plus tax—get yours here!
- Where: Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View Street
- When: Wednesday, April 8th – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Phillips Comedy Night at the Mint
The funniest way to spend a Wednesday is Phillips Comedy Night at The Mint!
Each week, Morgan Cranny and Drew Farrance bring the most hilarious comedians in the city together for a wonderful evening of food, drink and fun.
Head downstairs and enjoy the delicious west coast Himalayan cuisine that the Mint is famous for.
Tickets are $15—grab yours here!
- Where: The Mint, 1414 Douglas Street
- When: Wednesday, April 8th – 8 p.m.
‘Play It Loud’ Music Bingo at Darcy’s Pub
Clear your schedule!
Darcy’s Pub is hosting ‘Play It Loud’ Bingo, so wrangle your crew for Wing Wednesday, test your music knowledge and compete for some awesome prizes.
The fun starts at 8 p.m.!
- Where: Darcy’s Pub, 1127 Wharf Street
- When: Wednesday, April 8th – 8 p.m.
