Looking to add something fun to your midweek plans, Victoria?
From live jazz and theatre to creative gatherings and a cinematic concert experience, there’s no shortage of ways to spend your Wednesday evening in the city.
Whether you’re in the mood for live music, storytelling inspired by nature or meeting fellow artists over drinks, we’ve got something on this list for you!
Here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Wednesday, March 11th:
The Don Leppard Jazz Orchestra
A night of swinging big band tunes, carrying on the tradition of Don Leppard at Hermann’s Jazz Club.
Victoria’s 17-piece Don Leppard Big Band plays everything from Count Basie and Duke Ellington classics to contemporary jazz arrangements.
Grab your tickets here for $25!
- Where: Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View Street
- When: Wednesday, March 11th – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Back to the Future in Concert
Fans old and new will experience the thrill of Back to the Future like never before!
Experience the movie on a big high-definition screen with the Victoria Symphony performing Alan Silvestri’s dazzling musical score live in sync with the movie at the Royal Theatre.
Audiences will also be in for an exclusive treat: approximately 20 minutes of music added by award-winning composer Silvestri to the film’s score especially for these unique live orchestral presentations.
Tickets start at $39—grab yours here!
- Where: Royal Theatre, 808 Broughton Street
- When: Wednesday, March 11th – 7 p.m.
Drink and Draw at The Bent Mast
Check out this weekly meetup of beginner-to-professional artists and beverage enthusiasts!
Every Wednesday, members meet up at a different pub with their own art supplies and doodle away, and this week it’s at The Bent Mast Restaurant and Lounge.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to meet fellow local artists!
- Where: The Bent Mast Restaurant and Lounge, 512 Simcoe Street
- When: Wednesday, March 11th – 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
The Story Collection: Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Join the Royal BC Museum for their next installment of The Story Collection where community storytellers gather to share personal narratives inspired by the museum’s galleries.
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, this evening explores the theme “What the Wild Taught Me,” inviting storytellers to reflect on the lessons, revelations, and transformations that have emerged from their encounters with nature.
Come ready to listen, connect, and perhaps see both the exhibition and your own relationship with the natural world through fresh eyes.
Tickets are $20—get yours here!
- Where: Royal BC Museum, 675 Belleville Street
- When: Wednesday, March 11th – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Casting for Murder at Langham Court Theatre
On an isolated Gulf Island, the bodies begin to fall.
Angela Benson inherits a fortune when her Aunt Maud is murdered. While Angela’s acting career flourishes, suspicion continues to cloud her life.
As Angela prepares for a career-highlight role, a young journalist uncovers new evidence about the three-year-old murder, and Angela finds herself embroiled in a sinister play beyond the footlights when the cast gathers at her island home.
Written by Elizabeth Elwood and directed by Jacqollyne Keath, this is a thrilling performance you won’t want to miss.
Tickets are available here for $30!
- Where: Langham Court Theatre, 805 Langham Court
- When: Wednesday, March 11th – 7:30 p.m.
