5 things to do in and around Victoria this Thursday, May 21st

Happy Thursday Victoria!

Sometimes Thursdays can feel like a wash before the weekend starts, but don’t let them! There’s a ton of fun things going on around the city to get you involved this Thursday, so get out there and enjoy.

Whether you’re in the mood for some laughs or to want to learn how to attract native pollinators to your garden, we’ve got what you’re after in this list of events happening in the city.

Here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Thursday, May 21st:

Harold Night with Garden City Improv

Join Garden City Improv for The Harold—improv’s high wire act.

Watch it performed by some of Victoria’s funniest improvisers!

Enjoy an evening of long-form improv comedy, with hilarious characters and interwoven stories, all inspired by a single audience suggestion!

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased here.

• Where: Theatre SKAM, 849 Fort Street
• When: Thursday, May 21st – 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Alan & the Daves at the Coda

Head down to the Coda for Alan & the Daves!

They’re back, with new acoustic originals about love, loss, squirrel sex, and cycling, plus a few choice covers.

Alan and the Daves is a trio made up of songwriters Alan Cassels, David Bigsby and Dave Kettlewell.

They made their debut last February, selling out The Coda’s Bar Stage, and are coming back better than ever.

Tickets to the show are $15 and can be purchased here.

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

The Journeymen at McPherson Playhouse

Enjoy a tribute to two of the greatest guitarists of all time at McPherson Playhouse!

The Journeymen: The Best of Clapton and Santana is an immersive live show that surrounds the audience with some of the most expressive guitar music ever written.

From deep blues grooves to fiery Latin-rock rhythms, each performance is crafted with precision, feel and dynamic range.

The musicianship is front and centre—fluid lead lines, locked-in rhythms, and rich tones that fill the room—creating a sound that feels both powerful and deeply human.

Every note is played with intention, drawing listeners into the emotional core of the music.

Tickets are $48.25 and can be purchased here.

• Where: McPherson Playhouse, 3 Centennial Square
• When: Thursday, May 21st – 7:30 p.m.

Let It Bee: Creating a Landscape that Welcomes Native Pollinators

On a warm spring evening, head to the Ross Bay Villa Historic House Museum on Thursday, for Claudia Copley’s talk, ‘Let it Bee: Creating a Landscape That Welcomes Native Pollinators’.

An avid gardener and natural historian, Claudia was the Entomology Collections manager at the Royal BC Museum for many years.

This event will give an overview of why pollination is important, who the pollinators are, the amazing diversity of bees and other pollinators, what habitat they need and how we can all help in small ways to benefit these amazing and essential creatures.

Tickets are $10 per person and can be reserved here. Space is limited, so be sure to get your tickets soon!

All proceeds support Ross Bay Villa, a volunteer-run and owned 1865 historic house museum and gardens located in Fairfield across from Ross Bay Cemetery.

• Where: Ross Bay Villa, 1490 Fairfield Road
• When: Thursday, May 21st – 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Sea Otters at IMAX^® Victoria

With their fluffy fur, expressive faces and playful antics, sea otters have stolen the hearts of millions all around the world.

Once driven to near extinction by the Maritime fur trade in British Columbia, sea otters have made a remarkable comeback—breathing new life into Vancouver Island’s wild west coast and reviving its kelp forests.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure takes you on the captivating coming-of-age journey of a sea otter pup, Finn.

Under the dedicated care of first-time otter mum Bella, Finn has only 8 months to prepare for a life of his own on these rugged coasts.

Together they will overcome incredible odds, and witness some of nature’s most dramatic spectacles.

Grab a paw and join the raft in this immersive adventure for IMAX^® and giant screen theatres.

Tickets are $13 for adults, $12 for students, seniors and youth, $6 for children and free for infants. You can purchase yours here.

• Where: Royal BC Museum, 675 Belleville Street
• When: Thursday, May 21st – 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.