It’s the first week of things going back to normal after the holidays, and it’s is a great chance to get up and perform something tonight — whether it’s comedy at SÜLT’s open mic, poetry at the Mint’s open mic, or maybe some traditional Irish music at Hermann’s Jazz Club with their open trad session!
Here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria today, Monday January 6th.
Mini-Concert and Open Trad Session
Master fiddler Pierre Schryer and a different monthly special guest will present a one-hour mini-concert starting at 7:00 p.m., and then host a 90-minute Open Trad Music Session. This month’s special guest is Adam Dobres, a terrific guitarist and one of Victoria’s most talented musicians. This event is open to all ages, including audience members and session participants.
- When: January 6th, 7:00 p.m.
- Where: Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View Street
Sült Mine Open Mic
How’s your tight five? This is the perfect opportunity to test it out, at an encouraging and hilarious open mic comedy night at SÜLT Pierogi Bar. This week, the show is hosted by co-producer Bo Essery and features the absolutely tantalizing Evan McDonald!
- When: January 6th, 7:30 p.m.
- Where: SÜLT Pierogi Bar, 609 Yates Street
Open Mic at the Mint
Speaking of Open Mics, this event is open to any type of talent, whether it’s music, comedy, dance, spoken word, or poetry… you name it! Registration begins at 7:30 p.m. with the showcase starting at 8:30 p.m. and continuing until 11 p.m. There will be some instruments at the Mint to get some jams going, as well!
- When: January 6th, 7:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
- Where: The Mint, 1414 Douglas Street
Candlelight Yin Yoga & Meditation – With Nyk Danu
Cozy up by candlelight and find stillness in long-held, floor-based postures. This practice invites a new sense of spaciousness into the body and the mind. This special Yin class will include a guided meditation leaving you centered, grounded, and calm.
If you have not been to MokSana Yoga before, and if you live in Victoria, you are entitled to a free first class!
- When: January 6th, 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Where: MokSana Yoga Centre, 613 Pandora Avenue
Christie’s Pub Monday Night Trivia
If you’re looking for rounds of complete random obscure knowledge including movies, music, sports, science, geography and possible things found in a hardware store, this is your trivia night!
- When: January 6, 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Where: Christie’s Pub, 1739 Fort Street
