5 things to do in and around Victoria this Tuesday, October 20th

Happy Tuesday, Victoria!

Tuesdays are for the cinemas, with Tuesday saver deals at Cineplex, Capitol 6 and The Roxy Theatre. The Roxy is playing a Ghibli classic, Spirited Away, and Cinecenta is hosting their third and last installment of their Lord of the Rings series with the final film in the trilogy.

If a movie isn’t your thing, check out a show at Capital Ballroom, a comedy show at Victoria’s newest comedy club or a scary and creative theatre experience at Heritage Acres!

Here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Tuesday, October 20th:

Spirited Away for Studio Ghibli Fest at The Roxy

Ghibli Fest is back with another classic!

Spirited Away is an Oscar-winning Japanese animated film about a 10-year-old girl who wanders away from her parents along a path that leads to a world ruled by strange and unusual monster-like animals.

Her parents have been changed into pigs along with others inside a bathhouse full of these creatures.

Will she ever see the world how it once was?

Tickets are $13.27 for general admission, $9 for children three to thirteen, and $6.50 for seniors. Purchase yours here.

• Where: The Roxy Theatre, 2657 Quadra Street
• When: Tuesday, October 20th – 7 p.m.

The East Pointers: Schoonertown Tour at Capital Ballroom

JUNO Award-winners The East Pointers, Tim Chaisson and Jake Charron, are innovators within the ever-evolving genre of modern folk, crafting a joy-conjuring, dancefloor-shaking, roof-rattling fusion of folk, pop and dance music.

In the studio, four records have captured the furious energy of their live shows, adding to the legacy of East Coast folk while lighting a path for a new generation of music lovers.

They’ll be supported by Vancouver-based artist Michaela Slinger.

Tickets are $27.50 plus fees and can be purchased here.

• Where: Capital Ballroom, 858 Yates Street
• When: Tuesday, October 20th – 7:45 p.m.

Jon Dore at OK, DOPE Comedy Club

OK, DOPE Presents a Jon Dore: A Comedy Residency and Special Recording!

See Juno Award winner and Canadian comedy legend Jon Dore live at OK, DOPE Comedy Club with several shows throughout the week.

Tickets are $30 and can be purchased here.

Tickets are selling quickly, so make sure to grab yours fast!

• Where: OK, DOPE Comedy Club, 1821 Cook Street
• When: Tuesday, October 20th – 8 p.m.

Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King at Cinecenta

Tolkienists, this one is for you!

Cinecenta will be playing The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King on Tuesday for the third installment in their Lord of the Rings series.

The cinema will be playing one of the films in the series every Tuesday from now until October 20th.

Catch the classics at Cinecenta!

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: Tuesday, October 20th – 6 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: Tuesday, October 20th – 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.