Ready for that mid-week break?
This Wednesday, we’ve selected a variety of different events to meet all of your needs and expectations—but specifically geared towards the lightheartedness required for a recharge.
Lift your spirits with comedy night, bring your kids to a craft day with Santa, enjoy some great music, and more!
Here’s 5 things to do in and around Victoria on Wednesday, December 13th:
ShopAbilities Pop-Up Bookstore
ShopAbilities is an online used bookstore that’s designed to develop employment opportunities for disabled adults.
They’re hosting a holiday pop-up for you to check out—no shortage of genres or book selection!
They’ll also be providing some hot chocolate for anyone who wishes to come and take a look at what they’ve got.
- Where: 1104 Craigflower
- When: Wednesday, December 13th from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Storytime and Crafts with Santa
Join the crew at Tillicum Centre to make crafts and listen to stories with Santa!
They’ll also be taking donations to Mustard Seed including nonperishable food items if you wish to bring something in to help out the community.
This event is free to attend, but it’s reservation only to ensure every child gets to make a craft and get a photo with Santa.
- Where: Tillicum Centre (upper level), 3170 Tillicum Road
- When: Wednesday, December 13th from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Fernwood Comedy Night
Back for another night of belly-busting laughs, the Fernwood Inn invites you to their Comedy Night!
This month’s headliner is set to be Syd Bosel and will be accompanied by many other talented comedians before taking the stage!
Tickets are $15 and can be purchased here. Make sure to grab your table sooner rather than later as they sell out quickly!
- Where: 1302 Gladstone Avenue
- When: Wednesday, December 13th at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7:30 p.m.)
Open Mic Night at Hermann’s Upstairs
Hermann’s Upstairs is offering a free open mic for the music singles, duos, and trios out there hoping to get some extra practice in!
The event is hosted by Kelly Fawcett, described as a powerful, soulful singer and a heavy grooving guitar player—everyone is welcome to sit in with or be supported by him throughout the evening.
Hermann’s has a grand piano and PA system for vocals available for use as well!
Acoustic instruments only, but all genres are welcome.
$5 entrance fee but it’s free for those who are jamming!
- Where: 753 View Street 2 floor
- When: Wednesday, December 13th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
McRae’s Wednesday Night Trivia
Good news die-hard trivia fans!
Sixty Watt Trivia is back at McRae’s on Wednesday and they’re challenging you to keep up with their carefully selected batch of mind-stumping questions.
Stop by with your team (of up to 8 people) and put that trapped knowledge to use!
- Where: McRae’s Restaurant, 1652 McRae Avenue
- When: Wednesday, December 13th from 7:30 to 10 p.m.
