5 things to do in and around Victoria this Wednesday, October 28th

It’s hump day, Victoria!

This Wednesday, there’s some stellar comedy taking place in the city.

With comedian Laura Ramoso at Royal Theatre and the Vancouver Island Comedy Competition grand final at The Phoenix Bar & Grill, this Wednesday is a great opportunity to attend a laugh-out-loud show.

If that’s not your thing, head to an author event at Munro’s, Halloween trivia at Spinnakers or check out The Belfry’s newest production!

Here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Wednesday, October 28th:

Laura Ramoso at Royal Theatre

Laura Ramoso is a Canadian comedian of German-Italian descent, best known for her live sketch specials and viral impressions on social media.

She has amassed over 3.5 million followers with hit characters like “German Mom,” “Italian Dad” and “Chiara”.

In 2023, she performed entirely sold-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and London’s Soho Theatre with her critically-acclaimed second hour, FRANCES.

Laura was named a 2023 Just for Laughs New Face of Comedy.

Remaining tickets for the show start at $61.25 and can be purchased here.

• Where: Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton Street
• When: Wednesday, October 28th – 7:30 p.m.

A Conversation with Portia Elan at Munro’s Books

Come celebrate author Portia Elan as she presents her debut novel, Homebound!

She will be joined in a compelling conversation with David Leach, a professor of creative writing from the University of Victoria.

Homebound starts off in 1983 and Becks can’t wait to get the hell out of Cincinnati.

She’s nineteen, blasting her Walkman and hiding from the fact that her beloved uncle, the only person who understood her, is dead.

This event is free and everyone is welcome to attend.

• Where: Munro’s Books, 1108 Government Street
• When: Wednesday, October 28th — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Vancouver Island Comedy Competition at The Phoenix Bar & Grill

Harbour Comedy is excited to launch the inaugural stand-up comedy competition, open to comedians of all experience levels.

There have been three shows this month, with the grand final taking place at The Phoenix Bar & Grill this Wednesday!

The competing comedians for the finals are Beerinder Singh, Jofri Issac, Meg Vukelic, Brittany Summerhayes, Lindsay Dancer, Dustin Estill, Christine Hackman and Nancy Mergen.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased here.

• Where: The Phoenix Bar & Grill, 3944 Quadra Street
• When: Wednesday, October 28th – 8 p.m.

Halloween Trivia Night at Spinnakers Brewpub

Put your scary knowledge to the test at Halloween Trivia Night at Spinnakers Brewpub!

Sixty Watt Trivia is bringing a Halloween-themed evening of questions, costumes and a little friendly competition to the pub on Wednesday.

Gather your team of up to six and compete for spooky prizes throughout the night.

Costumes are encouraged, with a costume contest adding to the Halloween fun.

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

• Where: Spinnakers Brewpub, 308 Catherine Street
• When: Wednesday, October 28th – 7 p.m.

Betrayal at The Belfry 

Catch the Belfry’s newest production!

A woman, her husband and her lover are caught in a game of cat and mouse.

Who’s wise to whom—and who will pay the price for their acts of betrayal?

Widely regarded as one of Nobel Prize winner Harold Pinter’s best works, Betrayal unfolds in reverse, coolly dissecting a seven-year affair from after the final breakup to the first kiss.

Tickets are pay-what-you-can and can be purchased here.

• Where: The Belfry Theatre, 1291 Gladstone Avenue
• When: Wednesday, October 28th – 7:30 p.m.