5 things to do in and around Victoria this Tuesday, October 13th

How was the long weekend, Victoria?

Ease into the week this Tuesday, with some relaxed events around town.

Watch a film at the Vic Theatre for the Victoria International Jewish Film Festival, Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers at Cinecenta or catch a show at Little Fernwood or Irish Times.

If that’s not for you, try testing your brain with trivia at Bartholomew’s!

Here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Tuesday, October 13th:

Sofia Miller, Grace Period and Jojobird at Little Fernwood

Head down to Little Fernwood for an evening of local indie singer-songwriters.

This show will feature Sofia Miller, Grace Period and Jojobird.

Tickets are only $10 and can be purchased here.

• Where: Paul Philips Hall, 1923 Fernwood Road
• When: Tuesday, October 13th – 7 p.m.

Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers at Cinecenta

Tolkienists, this one is for you!

Cinecenta will be playing The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers on Tuesday for the second installment in their Lord of the Rings series.

The cinema will be playing one of the films in the series every Tuesday from now until October 20th.

Catch the classics at Cinecenta!

Tickets are $8 for UVSS students, $9 for seniors, $10 for UVic alumni, faculty and staff and a plus one or $11 for the general public. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

• Where: Cinecenta, 3800 Finnerty Road
• When: Tuesday, October 13th – 6 p.m.

Victoria International Jewish Film Festival

The Victoria International Jewish Film Festival (VIJFF) returns for its 12th year, running October 10th to 15th at the Vic Theatre.

Presented by the Jewish Community Centre of Victoria, VIJFF is a festival of Jewish (and Jewish-adjacent) cinematic culture—bringing captivating films from around the world to Victoria audiences each fall.

Expect a mix of evening and matinee film events over the six days of the festival, many paired with live music, special guests and nosh.

In past years the festival has featured post-film conversations, live musical performances before screenings and community gatherings between films.

This Tuesday’s screenings include Bliss (Hemda) and a double feature with In Protest and Labors of Love: The Life and Legacy of Henrietta Szold, as well as a panel after the films.

All VIJFF film events are free of charge.

• Where: The Vic Theatre, 808 Douglas Street
• When: Tuesday, October 13th
  • Double feature – 1:45 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Bliss (Hemda) – 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Kerrington Gillespie at Irish Times

Kerrington Gillespie is a rising country‑pop artist from Victoria, known for her powerhouse vocals and fast‑growing fanbase.

She’s played major festival stages and Nashville rooms, delivering a high‑energy show that gets the crowd moving every time.

Catch her at Irish Times this Tuesday!

The show will be free to attend, just make sure to support the establishment and tip your servers!

• Where: Irish Times, 1200 Government Street
• When: Tuesday, October 13th – 8:30 p.m.

Pub Quiz Night at Bartholomew’s

Bartholomew’s Public House runs its weekly Pub Quiz every Tuesday!

It’s free to play with prizes each week—bring a team or join one on the night.

Space is limited and it’s a popular night, so arriving early is recommended.

Attendance is free, just make sure to support the establishment and tip your servers!

• Where: Bartholomew’s Pub, 777 Douglas Street
• When: Tuesday, October 13th – 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.