5 things to do in and around Victoria this Monday, May 11th

Hope you had a great weekend, Victoria!

The events don’t stop this Monday, with everything from trivia to movie nights to concerts happening around the city.

Whether you’re looking to relax after the weekend at Queer Night at the sauna or dance the night away with Zenith at the Phoenix, there’s something going on for everyone.

Here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Monday, May 11th:

Benji’s Pub Quiz

Head down to the Fernwood Inn for Benji’s famous pub quiz!

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.

Support your local artists!

• Where: The Fernwood Inn, 1302 Gladstone Avenue
• When: Monday, May 11th – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Queer Social Sauna night at Aerth

A monthly gathering for connection, embodiment and rest.

Open to any members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. All bodies are welcomed, valued, and celebrated.

$5 from every entry is donated to Victoria Pride Society.

• Where: Aerth Saunas, 312 Quebec Street
• When: Monday, May 11th – 7 p.m.

SixtyWatt Trivia at Christie’s Carriage Pub

Head down to Christie’s for their weekly pub trivia in partnership with SixtyWatt Trivia!

These events are always a riot.

SixtyWatt is a Victoria-based trivia company that is known as the “Mr. Fix it” of quiet pub nights.

They specialize in sarcasm, banter and some pretty great one liners that you may in fact want to write home about.

With four fun rounds, each team has a chance to rake in the prizes.

Trivia is free to play, but SixtyWatt does ask that you support the venue and purchase some food or beverages.

• Where: Christie’s Carriage Pub, 1739 Fort Street
• When: Monday, May11th – 7:30 p.m.

Mr. Nobody Against Putin at Cinecenta

Watch the 2026 Academy Award winner for best documentary feature – Mr. Nobody Against Putin

Pavel “Pasha” Talankin, a Russian primary schoolteacher with a dog, parrot and wicked sense of humour, becomes an unlikely Michael Moore figure in this quixotic documentary he directed with David Borenstein.

They capture Talankin’s sardonic take on his toxic copper-smelting town of Karabash and his quiet rebellion against Kremlin propaganda after Putin’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

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

• Where: Cinecenta, 3800 Finnerty Road
• When: Thursday, April 16th – 6:30 p.m.

Zenith at the Phoenix Bar and Grill

Zenith takes to the stage to bring you the grooviest in psychedelic rock along with touring post-hardcore/pop punk Calgary band 2 Litre Superpunk.

Supporting acts Odd Sum and Blake will also be performing.

Tickets are $15 advanced and can be purchased here, or $20 at the door.

• Where: The Phoenix Bar and Grill, 3944 Quadra Street
• When: Monday, May 11th – 7 p.m.