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5 things to do in and around Victoria today, Wednesday November 14th

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Is it still called a hump day if it’s part of a short week?

Either way, here are 5 things to do to get you through the day!

DJ Pauly D in Victoria

Straight outta Jersey…and into Victoria! Paul DelVecchio, better known as DJ Pauly D, is bringing his GTL (gym, tan, laundry) lifestyle over to the island for the next two days.

After this Jersey Shore legend’s first show sold out in a flash, he’s decided to add another show in Victoria to please the masses!

  • When: 9 p.m.
  • Where: Upstairs Cabaret, 15 Bastion Square

Indie Film Series at Capitol 6 Presents “This Mountain Life”

A mother-daughter team attempting a six month, self-supported journey through a mountain wilderness; the gripping story of an avalanche burial; a group of nuns who inhabit a mountain retreat to be closer to God; an impassioned alpinist; a focused snow artist; a couple who has been living off-grid in the mountains for nearly 50 years. Shot in cinematic detail, This Mountain Life is a riveting examination of human passion set high in the peaks of British Columbia.

  • When: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Where: Capitol 6 Theatre, 805 Yates St

Comedy Night at the Mint

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.

  • When: Doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m.
  • Where: The Mint Restaurant, 1414 Douglas Street

It’s Complicated: Unceded

‘Unceded’ is a term commonly used to describe stolen Indigenous land, an important word and concept in any colonized cultural landscape. Colonial treaties may or may not have been agreed to willingly, but they shape our lives, our lands and our relationships.

This participatory discussion will begin to explore the use of this word in the context of this particular place and space. Join the Royal BC Museum for this free discussion!

  • When: 5:15 p.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Where: Royal BC Museum, 675 Belleville St

What Doesn’t Go Bump in the Night? Bats of the Salish Sea

Going batty? Join Parks Canada scientists for an evening of learning about bats. Bats are fascinating mammals and one of the most often misunderstood animals on Earth. Bats play an important role in our ecosystems by consuming large numbers of nocturnal flying insects. There are at least 10 species of bats on Southern Vancouver Island, including many species at risk.

Bat populations in eastern North America have plummeted due to the fungus which is rapidly spreading westward. Over the past two years, Parks Canada researchers have established bat monitoring programs in our national parks and historic sites in Coastal BC as part of the North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat). Scientists at this event will share some of the findings from this research, along with some things you can do to help bats.

  • When: 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • Where: Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea, 9811 Seaport Place
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Brishti Basu
Former Senior Staff Writer and Content Manager at Victoria Buzz.

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