Hopefully everyone has had a relaxing week after the holiday craze!
We’ve once again closed out another week and reached the glorious bliss of Friday—make this week a good one with something fun!
There are a couple of different pre-New Year’s celebrations as well as a popular improv night, and some open jams.
For all of this and more, here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria on Friday, December 29th:
Pre-New Year’s Bash
The Loft Pub is hosting a pre-New Year’s bash and you’re invited!
Come on down for a night of classic rock, drinks with friends, and an all-around good atmosphere.
No cover charge but you can always toss the band some extra you may have!
- Where: The Loft Pub, 229 Gorge Road East
- When: Friday, December 29th at 8 p.m.
Friday at The Mint
OK, DOPE and The Mint are thrilled to present another incredible Friday IMPROV WARS event!
Hosts Nash Park and Alex Forman will introduce this combative improv show where multiple teams of two will go head-to-head in short form improv for a chance to win $300 dollars.
A guaranteed great time with loads of laughs and plenty of refreshments available from The Mint’s menu!
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased here.
- Where: The Mint, 1414 Douglas Street
- When: Friday, December 29th at 9 p.m.
Jazz Jam at Caffe Fantastico
Head over to Caffe Fantastico for a special jazz jam evening!
The night will kick off with an opening set from Owen Chow, Rowan Farintosh, Marvin Thiele, Josh Warren, and Boshko Maric.
Tickets are $10 at the door!
- Where: Caffe Fantastico, 965 Kings Road
- When: Friday, December 29th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Rock of the Ages at Loghouse Pub
The Loghouse Pub is throwing their own pre-New Year’s party too!
Rock of the Ages is a local band that has mastered playing rock hits from the 60s and onwards—plus, they’re in costume and here to impress.
Visit the Loghouse Pub for a nostalgic and incredibly good time!
- Where: The Loghouse Pub, 2323 Millstream Road
- When: Friday, December 29th at 9 p.m.
Ugly Sweater Open Jam
Quadratic Sound is closing out the festive season with an Ugly Sweater Open Jam event featuring Zuber and Frederika Ionescu with Sean Duhaime!
Wear your most outrageous holiday sweaters for a cozy, family-style jam session starting with an eclectic performance by Zuber.
Following Zuber’s unique show full of blended genres, an open jam session will take place, then it will shift into a wonderful Frederika Ionescu with Sean Duhaime duo performance.
To finish the evening, another open jam session will follow—whether you’re a seasoned musician or a beginner, you’re welcome at Quadratic Sound!
Tickets are $15 at the door, plus an additional one-time $5 membership fee if you’re not already a member.
- Where: Quadratic Sound, 655 Queens Avenue
- When: Friday, December 29th from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.
