Whether you wanna sway along to a cappella, laugh until your stomach hurts or learn more about slam poetry, there’s something for everyone!
Here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria today!
A CAPPELLA HARMONIES with PACIFIC EDGE CHORUS
What: Pop down to Centennial Square at Noon on TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, and enjoy a FREE concert of PACIFIC EDGE CHORUS’ a cappella four-part harmonies. Our repertoire includes popular songs by Adele (Skyfall and Rolling in the Deep), Bruno Mars (Count on Me), Train (Hey Soul Sister), and the theme song from Cheers (Where Everybody Knows Your Name).
Where: Centennial Square
When: Noon
Cost: Free!
A BRIEF HISTORY OF BEER
What: Drink-a-long through time in the Quantum Pint Machine! A sci-fi sketch comedy based on the life and times of the humble beer. Stagebuddy NYC says it’s “the ultimate tribute to Homer Simpson’s favorite drink”, and InDaily Adelaide says it’s “an opportunity to learn, to be amazed, and to imbibe!”
Where: Victoria Event Centre
1415 Broad Street
When: 5:30 pm
Cost: Get your tickets here!
Workshop with Vic Slam Team!
What: Exercise your creative side, break through that writers block or find the voice you never knew you had at this workshop, led by the four members of this years Vic Slam Team. Flesh out your style, begin something new, or get something off your chest. Bond with fellow writers and get support from seasoned poets. Everyone is welcome regardless of prior experience with a pen or a mic; were here to write and feel good doing it! Ticket prices will go entirely to covering the costs of the teams trip to Guelph, Ontario, where they will represent Victoria on the national stage at the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word!
Where: City Studio
711 Douglas Street
When: 6:30 pm
Cost: Get your tickets here!
5-STEP GUIDE TO BEING GERMAN
What: Wanna be German? Of course you do. And now award-winning German comedian Paco Erhard teaches you how. Sold out worldwide, the hit show finally comes to Victoria. You will laugh. If you want. Zis is not an order.
Where: Victoria Event Centre
1415 Broad Street
When: 7:30 pm
Cost: Get your tickets here!
Black Sheep Comedy Open Mic at Logan’s Pub
What: Ready to laugh the night away? You may know Alistair Ogden from Victoria Buzz, but he and all of his funniest friends will make you laugh until you cry at Logan’s tonight!
Where: Logan’s Pub
1821 Cook Street
When: 7:30 pm – 9:15 pm
Cost: Free!
For more things to do, check out our events page!
