The weather may be a little gloomy, but the events happening today will make you forget about all that! You can laugh, dance and cheer for the Victoria Royals!
Here are 5 things happening in and around Victoria today!
Comedy Vertigo: Chinatown
What: Get ready to laugh your ass off at Comedy Vertigo! The UVic Lampoon’s hit comedy show is breaking out of the Vertigo Lounge (but keeping the name) and coming to downtown Victoria! As usual, your host will be the lanky, lovable Alistair Ogden.
Where: Fortune Gallery
537 Fisgard Street
When: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Cost: $10
Round 2: Victoria Royals vs. Tri-City Americans
What: Get ready to cheer on your Victoria Royals as they battle it out against the Tri-City Americans! The Royals conquered the Vancouver Giants in round 1 in a thrilling 7 game series, and now they’re needing you to help cheer them on in the first game of round 2!
Where: Save on Foods Memorial Arena
1925 Blanshard St
When: Puck drops at 7:05 pm
Cost: Get your tickets here!
Poets Laureate Night
What: An evening of poetry readings by Vancouver Island Poets Laureate. Victoria Poet Laureate Yvonne Blomer will be accompanied by former Parliamentary Poet Laureate George Elliott Clarke, the City’s new Youth Poet Laureate Agartu Ali, City of Nanaimo Poet Laureate Tina Biello, and Comox Valley Poet Laureate Natalie Nickerson. Complimentary refreshments will be served.
Where: Victoria Town Hall
1 Centennial Square
When: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Battle of the Bands Finale!
What: Dance the night away to amazing local talent! Every vote helps your favourite band win the grand prize of $750, a day in a recording studio with a tech, and a guaranteed paid headlining show next year!
Where: Felicitas Campus Pub
3800 Finnerty Rd
When: 8 pm – 12 am
Cost: Cover is $5
OK Charlie
What: OK Charlie brings the absolute best of both the modern and retro.
Playing songs that fill dance floors, excite crowds, and leave people in the highest of spirits.
Formed in Victoria BC, the band regularly plays to some of the most energetic and enjoyable crowds around.
Where: Canoe Brewpub
450 Swift Street
When: 9:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Cost: Free
For more things to do, check out our events page!
