5 things to do in and around Victoria this Wednesday, October 21st 

Ready for some scary movies, Victoria?

This Wednesday, Cinecenta is embracing scary season with a screening of The Shining, and The Roxy Theatre is celebrating local filmmakers with some screenings of short horror films from locals.

If that’s too scary for you, catch a show at The Capital Ballroom, the Jazz Jam at The Coda or a discussion with an author put on by Munro’s!

Here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Wednesday, October 21st:

Meltt at Capital Ballroom

Meltt’s upcoming third album is the culmination of everything the Vancouver indie-pop quartet have accomplished so far, all the while pushing their sound in new and exciting directions.

True to its title, Pathways finds Chris Smith, Jamie Turner, James Porter and Ian Winkler at multiple forks in the road and deciding to take all of them, submerging their sound in new rippling textures while still retaining the warm, textured glow that their music’s contained since their debut EP Visions in 2017.

Meltt will be supported by Vancouver-based artist Old Man Canyon.

Catch the show at Capital Ballroom!

Tickets are $25 plus fees and can be purchased here.

• Where: Capital Ballroom, 858 Yates Street
• When: Wednesday, October 21st – 8 p.m.

CineVic Presenter Series – Art for Art’s Sake: Halloween Horror Screening at The Roxy Theatre

Catch Art for Art’s Sake at The Roxy!

A focus on creating, showcasing and learning for the fun of it.

Head to the theatre for the screening of newly created, short horror films made by local participants who are currently hard at work creating their movie magic.

Each filmmaker will have 10 minutes to present their work, followed by a short Q&A and sharing some stories about their process.

Tickets are pay-what-you-can with a minimum of $10. Purchase yours here.

• Where: The Roxy Theatre, 2657 Quadra Street
• When: Wednesday, October 21st – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Shining at Cinecenta

Catch a classic at the campus cinema!

Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) becomes winter caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel in Colorado, hoping to cure his writer’s block.

He settles in along with his wife, Wendy (Shelley Duvall), and his son, Danny (Danny Lloyd), who is plagued by psychic premonitions.

As Jack’s writing goes nowhere and Danny’s visions become more disturbing, Jack discovers the hotel’s dark secrets and begins to unravel into a homicidal maniac hell-bent on terrorizing his family.

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: Wednesday, October 21st – 6:30 p.m.

Eden Robinson in conversation with Monique Gray Smith at Friendship Hall

Join Munro’s as they welcome internationally acclaimed Haisla and Heiltsuk author, Eden Robinson! The event will launch her new novel, The Sorceress of Sky Serpents, which was released on September 29th.

A warm, engaging conversation will be led by award-winning, bestselling author of books for children and adults, Monique Gray Smith.

After Robinson’s brilliant Trickster trilogy, comes the first gripping novel in a brand new trilogy.

The Sorceress of Sky Serpents is a bold fantasy inspired by the Indigenous cultures of the Pacific Northwest, set on a dangerous planet where monsters haunt the survivors of an apocalyptic sorcerers’ war.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here.

• Where: Munro’s Books, 1110 Hillside Avenue
• When: Wednesday, October 21st – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Victoria Jazz Jam at The Coda

Victoria’s jazz community comes alive once a month at The Coda’s Jazz Jam, hosted by the incredible Tom Vickery Trio.

Whether you’re a seasoned player, a student finding your voice or a jazz lover who simply enjoys great music, this is your chance to be part of one of Victoria’s most vibrant musical gatherings.

Musicians are invited to bring their instruments, sign up and join the house band and fellow players for an evening of jazz standards, spontaneous creativity and unforgettable musical moments.

Every jam is different, bringing together performers from across generations and experience levels in the true spirit of jazz.

Not a musician? Grab a ticket, settle in with a drink and enjoy a front-row seat to the magic as some of Victoria’s finest players, emerging talents and surprise guests create music together in real time.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased here.

• Where: The Coda, 751 View Street
• When: Wednesday, October 21st – 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.