5 things to do in and around Victoria this Monday, October 19th

5 things to do in and around Victoria this Monday, October 19th

Excerpt: Ghibli Fest is back!

Time to start loving Mondays!

This Monday, catch some jazz at The Coda or a film at one of Victoria’s independent theatres, or head to The Fernwood Inn for Benji’s famous pub trivia!

If you’re hoping to lean into October scariness, head to High Moon: A Werewolf Western at Heritage Acres!

Here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Monday, October 19th:

Don Leppard Jazz Orchestra at The Coda

Get ready for an evening of great music, hard-driving swing and the unmistakable sound of a big band in full flight.

The Don Leppard Jazz Orchestra brings together some of the finest jazz musicians in the region for a dynamic performance featuring classic big-band favourites, exciting arrangements, soulful ballads and plenty of room for outstanding soloists.

From the first note to the last, this is a celebration of the energy, artistry and timeless appeal of big-band jazz.

Enjoy the music, the groove and the excitement of a live jazz orchestra!

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased here.

• Where: The Coda, 751 View Street
• When: Monday, October 19th – 6 p.m.

High Moon: A Werewolf Western at Heritage Acres

Catch a creative show at Heritage Acres!

Set against a backdrop of shadowy barns and moonlit churches, this original site-specific theatrical show plunges the audience into a remote wild west town where around every corner something hungry and hairy awaits.

The show is recommended for people aged 12 and older. The performance is not seated, and attendees should expect standing and outdoor walking on unpaved roads and grass.

Tickets are $35 for general admission or $25 for youth 16 and under. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.

• Where: Heritage Acres, 7321 Lochside Drive
• When: Monday, October 19th – 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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, October 9th – 7 p.m.

History of Concrete at The Vic Theatre

Maybe Monday’s are for a cheeky documentary?

After attending a workshop on how to write and sell a Hallmark movie, filmmaker John Wilson attempts to utilize the same commercial formula to create and sell a documentary about the history of concrete.

The project evolves into a humorous and philosophical exploration of urbanism, the built environment, and the mundane textures of American life.

Tickets are $14.29 and can be purchased here.

• Where: The Vic Theatre, 808 Douglas Street
• When: Monday, October 19th – 7:30 p.m.

Spirited Away for Studio Ghibli Fest at The Roxy

Ghibli Fest is back with another classic!

Spirited Away is an Oscar-winning Japanese animated film about a 10-year-old girl who wanders away from her parents along a path that leads to a world ruled by strange and unusual monster-like animals.

Her parents have been changed into pigs along with others inside a bathhouse full of these creatures.

Will she ever see the world how it once was?

Tickets are $13.27 for general admission, $9 for children three to thirteen, and $6.50 for seniors. Purchase yours here.

• Where: The Roxy Theatre, 2657 Quadra Street
• When: Monday, October 19th – 7 p.m.