5 things to do in around Victoria this Wednesday, May 13th

We made it to hump day, Victoria!

The weather might be starting to cool down a bit, but the events in town are still heating up!

Catch some comedy, learn more about native plants or catch a talk about nighttime photography. Whatever you’re hoping to get up to this Wednesday, we’ve got you covered.

Here are 5 things happening in around Victoria this Wednesday, May 12th:

Eric Kane at the Coda

Catch Eric Kane and his Right by my Side Tour at the Coda!

Emerging from Western Canada with a voice steeped in honesty and conviction, Eric Kane is an artist whose music reflects the deeper currents of the human experience.

Marked by a natural ability to translate personal pain into poetic lyricism, Kane’s songs draw from a decade-long journey of navigating grief, resilience, and emotional recovery.

Tickets are $30 and can be purchased here.

• Where: The Coda, 751 View Street
• When: Wednesday, May 13th – 6:30 p.m.

55+ Lifestyle Show at Pearkes Recreation Centre

Head down to the Pearkes Recreation Centre for a lively, engaging day at the Inspired 55+ Lifestyle Show!

Presented by Inspired Magazine, this popular annual event brings together over 60 exhibitors offering resources, services and inspiration for living well after 55-years-old.

The event will feature fashion shows, travel talks, makeovers, a choir and dance performances.

Also, don’t miss your chance to win one of hundreds of prizes, including the grand door prize: a two-night stay at the Days Inn in downtown Victoria!

Tickets to the event are only $5 at the door!

• Where: Pearkes Recreation Centre, 3100 Tillicum Road
• When: Wednesday, May 13th – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

An Evening in the Seed Field with Satinflower Nurseries

Join Satinflower Nurseries for a relaxed spring evening exploring the native seed field in Metchosin.

This gathering is an opportunity to share the work they’ve been doing at Satinflower Nurseries to produce native seed and support seed-based restoration.

Their seed fields have been developed over many years as a living seed bank, helping increase the availability of regionally appropriate native plants for restoration and supporting a diversity of ecologically and culturally important species.

Attendees will take a slow walk through the seed field to observe native plants in bloom and talk about seed propagation and restoration.

Tickets are on a sliding scale from $0-$20. You can register and get your ticket here.

• Where: Satinflower Nurseries, 4286 Metchosin Road
• When: Wednesday, May 13th – 7:30 p.m.

Phillips Comedy Night at the Mint

Every Wednesday, Morgan and Drew bring the best comics in the city together for a fresh, fun night of laughs in the heart of downtown Victoria.

Wildly popular and always new, Comedy Night is a hilarious night out.

Don’t forget to grab some of the delicious west coast Himalayan cuisine that the Mint is famous for.

Tickets are $15 per person online and can be purchased here, or $20 per person at the door. Organizers say showing up 45 minutes early ensures you get the best seats.

• Where: The Mint, 1414 Douglas Street
• When: Wednesday, May 13th – 8 p.m.

The Universe Through a Lens: A Journey in Capturing the Night Sky with Megan Meraz

Astrophotography can seem like a daunting hobby, but it’s more about the journey than the destination.

Megan Meraz will share her 15-year journey, from blurry beginnings to where she is today after many starts, stops and gradual improvements.

She will share what she has learned about how to capture the night sky, from finding objects to photographing, tracking and processing them.

The talk will also highlight how accessible astrophotography has become today, with a wide range of options for anyone to begin capturing the universe.

Megan Meraz is an amateur astrophotographer and a proud member of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC).

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physics and Astronomy from the University of Victoria. She aims to spark curiosity about the universe and encourage others to explore astronomy in their own way, no matter their starting point.

This event is free and everyone is welcome to attend.

• Where: 168 Elliot Building at the University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Road
• When: Wednesday, May 13th – 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.