5 things to do in and around Victoria this Wednesday, August 5th

It’s another hot week in Victoria!

Beat the heat this Wednesday with some cool events going on in the city.

Hit Centennial Square for a free metal show or Iroquois Park for another free show, go shopping at the Oaklands Sunset Market, catch Sea Otters at IMAX Victoria or try your hand at some trivia at Macaloney’s Distillery!

Here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Wednesday, August 5th:

Grave Infestation, Altered Dead, SKULL, Pepper Spray and Destructive Interference at Eventide in Centennial Square

Eventide is back this week with Cavity Curiosity Shop bringing Grave Infestation, Altered Dead, SKULL, Pepper Spray and Destructive Interference all taking to the stage.

Cavity Curiosity Shop has brought the loud and heavy these past few years. Andy from Cavity was involved with Vancouver Island Metal Society and has continued to bring the well-attended metal nights each year at Eventide.

These free weekly concerts in Centennial Square are always a blast. Everyone is welcome to attend.

• Where: 1 Centennial Square
• When: Wednesday, August 5th – 6 p.m.

Oaklands Sunset Market

The community of Oak Bay is thrilled to invite everyone back for another year of Oaklands Sunset Market!

It’s set to occur every Wednesday night at the Oaklands Community Centre until August 27th, where you’ll find over 50 local food and artisan vendors, live music and more.

There are also eight diverse selections of food trucks available, including Churros and Mor, Greek n’ Go, Hazel’s Ice Cream and others!

There’s no better way to spend a summer evening.

• Where: Oaklands Community Centre, 1-2827 Belmont Avenue
• When: Wednesday, August 5th from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Music in the Park at Iroquois Park

Join the Embrace Arts Foundation for the “In The Park” summer series!

These informal arts based events are a chance to gather as a community. These events are an opportunity to connect through singing, music listening and playing percussion instruments together.

This event is free to attend, and registration can be done here.

• Where: Iroquois Park, 2295 Ocean Avenue
• When: Wednesday, August 5th – 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Sea Otters at IMAX Victoria

With their fluffy fur, expressive faces and playful antics, sea otters have stolen the hearts of millions all around the world.

Once driven to near extinction by the Maritime fur trade in British Columbia, sea otters have made a remarkable comeback—breathing new life into Vancouver Island’s wild west coast and reviving its kelp forests.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure takes you on the captivating coming-of-age journey of a sea otter pup, Finn.

Under the dedicated care of first-time otter mum Bella, Finn has only eight months to prepare for a life of his own on these rugged coasts.

Together they will overcome incredible odds, and witness some of nature’s most dramatic spectacles.

Grab a paw and join the raft in this immersive adventure for IMAX and giant screen theatres.

Tickets are $13 for adults, $12 for students, seniors and youth, $6 for children and free for infants. You can purchase yours here.

• Where: Royal BC Museum, 675 Belleville Street
• When: Wednesday, August 5th – 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Trivia Night at Macaloney’s Distillery

Get your brain buzzing and your squad ready for some midweek trivia fun and friendly competition!

Join Macaloney’s every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. as SixtyWatt Trivia brings the questions, the chaos and the laughs. From pop culture and music to history, sports and totally random facts, you never know what’s coming next.

They’ve got some great deals on too, so fuel up while you play with 99¢ wings, $6 beers, $5 whisky, plus great food, award-winning whisky, craft beer and cocktails while you battle it out for prizes and ultimate bragging rights.

Whether you’re a trivia titan or just confidently wrong, everyone’s welcome.

• Where: Macaloney’s Distillery & Brewery, 761 Enterprise Crescent
• When: Wednesday, August 5th –6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.