5 things to do in and around Victoria this Wednesday, October 14th

Hump day is a time to celebrate!

This Wednesday, comedy takes the spotlight in Victoria, with powerhouse Steph Tolev taking over McPherson Playhouse, as well as OK DOPE’s new venue hosting their weekly comedy night.

If you’re in the mood to celebrate October with something a little scarier, check out Heritage Acres, where a “werewolf western” will be terrifying audiences.

For these events and more, check out these 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Wednesday, October 14th:

Steph Tolev at McPherson Playhouse

Comedian and actress Steph Tolev’s is taking the comedy world by storm.

With her recent special Filth Queen, produced by Bill Burr and a supporting role in the television series Tires, Tolev is poised to have another explosive year.

With her no-holds-barred and unfiltered comedy, she was the perfect choice to host the 2025 AVN Awards in Las Vegas earlier this year, the first female comedian to host in a decade.

Catch her at McPherson Playhouse this Wednesday!

Tickets start at $44.95 and can be purchased here.

• Where: McPherson Playhouse, 3 Centennial Square
• When: Wednesday, October 14th – 7:30 p.m.

Phillips Comedy Night at OK, DOPE Comedy Club

Check out OK, DOPE’s new comedy venue at the old Logan’s pub location!

After 10 years of bringing stand-up comedy to Victoria, Phillips Comedy Night has a brand new home at OK, DOPE Comedy Club!

Every Wednesday, catch a fresh lineup featuring some of Victoria’s best comedians alongside up-and-coming comics and special guests.

It’s a pro/am comedy night and one of the best places in the city to discover your new favourite comedian, see established comics working out new material and watch the next generation of Victoria comedy come up.

Grab some food, have a drink and catch a completely different show every Wednesday night.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased here.

• Where: OK, DOPE Comedy Club, 101 – 1821 Cook Street
• When: Wednesday, October 14th – 8 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: Wednesday, October 14th – 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Singer Songwriter Series: Songstress Locals at Sooke Region Museum

Join Opal Dar, E3GI and Kat Kadoski in the Fireside Pavilion as they perform in a Songstress Circle for this month’s Singer Songwriter sessions and celebrate Women’s History Month.

Opal Dar is a queer, disabled and multidisciplinary singer-songwriter and artist. Born and raised in East Vancouver, they are a descendant of Icelandic folk musicians and clowns.

Self-taught and doing it their own way, Opal brings their singular flavour of folk punk music that both soothes and agitates as they whisper and scream their feelings about the world with their guitar.

Katrina Kadoski is a Sooke-based singer-songwriter and playwright.

Her work invites audiences to form meaningful connections with their hearts. Kadoski’s earlier music took inspiration from Lilith Fair, a travelling music festival, which she attended in the late 90s.

E3gi is a Turkish-Canadian musician and artist living in Sooke who creates music inspired by life, friendship and personal experiences. Each song reflects moments, people and stories that have shaped the journey along the way.

Tickets are $20 or free for children and can be purchased at the door.

• Where: Sooke Region Museum, 2070 Phillips Road
• When: Wednesday, October 14th – 7 p.m.

Rewrite Your Inner Narrative: Affirmation Card Workshop with Bombax Coaching

Transform your inner dialogue through creativity, reflection and personalized affirmations in this empowering hands-on workshop.

Let by life coach Teresa Norquay, this workshop will uncover recurring negative thought patterns and reroute them into powerful, uplifting personal affirmations.

Tickets are $35 and include light refreshments, your take-home card and all crafting materials. Purchase yours here.

• Where: 355-1627 Fort Street
• When: Wednesday, October 14th – 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.