It’s Wednesday already and sun is in the forecast all day long.
From a live concert to a thrilling game up bingo, make it a day of fun.
Here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Wednesday, October 5th:
STYX with special guests Nancy Wilson’s Heart
STYX, the multimegamillion-selling rock band that has forged an indelible legacy both on record and onstage, return to Canada for a cross-country live tour alongside very special guests Nancy Wilson’s Heart.
- When: Wednesday, October 5th, starts at 7 p.m.
- Where: Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, 1925 Blanshard Street
Queer At Sea: Tales From The 2SLGBTQ+ Community Exhibit
The Maritime Museum of BC is preparing for a new exhibit called “Queer at Sea: Tales from the 2SLGBTQ+ Community”. This exhibit will be open to the public 17 May 2022 and run for the duration of the summer.
Queer and trans communities have long been a part of BC’s maritime history and culture. It is the goal of this exhibit to showcase those histories and culture, celebrate the roles and contributions queer, trans, and two-spirit people have made to BC’s maritime sectors, and to acknowledge work that remains to eliminate discrimination against the 2SLGBTQ+ community in the marine sectors.
The Maritime Museum of BC had many discussions internally and with members from 2SLGBTQ+ communities about the title. We recognize that not everyone identifies as queer, and that the word carries negative connotations for some. The Museum decided after these discussions that the word was as close to inclusive as we could get, and hope that most people will feel a connection to the 2SLGBTQ+ acronym.
- When: Wednesday, October 5th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Where: The Maritime Museum of BC, 744 Douglas Street
Three Thousand Years of Longing
What would one do if granted three wishes? Ask for more wishes – Ah, but it’s not allowed in the genie game.
Three thousand years is a fun story about wishes and cautionary tales. Alithea Binnie (Tilda Swinton) visits a grand bazaar in Istanbul and purchases a memento. As it turns out, the memento has within it Djinn (Idris Elba), an intelligent spirit that appears in human form.
Djinn’s release from the memento signals his freedom and offers wishes to his liberator Alithea, who’s not initially convinced. As they say, be careful what you wish for.
Drama / Comedy 19+ (The Vic is a Licensed Theatre)
- When: Wednesday, October 5th, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Where: The Vic Theatre, 808 Douglas Street
Fall wreath class
Nothing says the holidays quite like a beautiful wreath hanging on your door: and there’s something even more magical about making one yourself.
With more than 30 years of floristry experience, let Palma guide you in the art of building a garden-inspired wreath made from sculpted branches, seasonal foliage, wild berries and jewel toned florals for you to take home just in time for Thanksgiving! Spots are limited.
- When: Wednesday, October 5th, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Where: Friends of Dorothy Lounge, 537 Johnson Street
Wednesday Night Bingo – Strawberry Vale Community Club
Bingo is back! Players must be 19 years and older. The games are fun and easy, entertaining, inexpensive, social event.
- When: Wednesday, October 5th, 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Where: Strawberry Vale Community Club, 11 High Street
