Sunshine is in the forecast! Get out and enjoy it with our 5 things to do today!
Craft Beer + Caregivers = The “Crafty Caregiver” Meet-up
- What: This meet-up is for 1) men who currently care for aging parents, a spouse, or family members, and 2) for men who might not self identify as caregiver and want to “learn the ropes” on care giving. Drop in after work for a beverage and some appies. Hang out with other guys who are learning what its like to care for a family member and how to be a better caregiver.
- Where: Yates St Taphouse, 759 Yates Street
- When: 5 p.m. to 7.pm.
Emergency Preparedness Workshop
- What: Register for a free, 90-minute workshop to learn what it will take for you and your family to be prepared for a power outage, winter storm or a natural disaster such as an earthquake or tsunami. Depending on the emergency, your family needs to be prepared with enough food, water, medication and supplies to cope up to seven days without outside assistance.
- Where: Victoria City Hall, Antechamber
- When: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
On October 18 at 10:18 a.m., millions of people worldwide will practice how to “Drop, Cover and Hold On” during Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills. British Columbians can join by registering for the 2018 Great British Columbia ShakeOut.
Amy Shark
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- What: Gold Coast born and bred, the musically contemplative and soulfully brooding Amy Shark can best be described as the creatively complex girl next door. Her single “Adore” was added to triple j almost immediately after release, with the station singing its praises and adding the track to their high rotation and she featured prominently during October as the triple j Unearthed Artist of the Week.
- Where: Capital Ballroom – 858 Yates Street
- When: 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Phillips Comedy Night at the Mint
- What: The funniest night of the week is Wednesday at The Mint! Each week Morgan Cranny and Drew Farrance bring the most hilarious comedian’s in the city together for a wonderful evening of fun at the best venue for stand up comedy in Victoria.
- Where: The Mint Restaurant – 1414 Douglas Street
- When: 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Skip Work And Come Ride!
- What: Join in on a fun ride at Hartland Bike Park as we get into the fall riding season. Cooler temperatures and damp trails make for some nice riding.This will be an intermediate level ride. The pace won’t be too fast but since Hartland is so technical it would be good if you’ve ridden it a few times before.
- Where: Hartland Bike Park – 1 Hartland Ave
- When: 11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
