Welcome to Wednesday, Victoria!
Yes, hooray for already reaching the mid-way mark—I think this calls for celebration.
Grab your notebook or laptop and head to Small Gods for a writing night, hit up trivia at JR Slim’s, or grab the kidlets and decorate cookies with Santa!
All that and more this Wednesday.
Without further ado, here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Wednesday, December 6th:
Cookie Decorating with Santa
Here comes Santa Claus!
Grab your family members and friends and join Mr. Claus himself for some cookie decorating and photo opportunities.
This event is free to attend, but make sure you register your time slot ahead of time so they have enough cookies for everyone—only one registration is needed per family or group.
Additionally, if you have some extra nonperishable food items or other accepted goods, Mustard Seed will be accepting donations!
- Where: Tillicum Centre, 3170 Tillicum Road
- When: Wednesday, December 6th from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
It’s Lit! Drop-In Writers Group
If you’re looking for a quiet and inspirational place to sit down and write, Small Gods Brewing in Sidney is the place for you!
Every Wednesday they host a drop-in writers group where people will come and work as well as enjoy a delicious beer.
There’s no drop-in fee or registration required—just show up with your creative cap on!
- Where: Small Gods Brewing, 9835 Third Street
- When: Wednesday, December 6th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Caroling at City Hall
Fancy some stunning caroling performed by Victoria’s local schools?
City Hall is hosting school groups again for their annual 56th year of inviting everyone inside for a quick, free concert and a peak at what the local kids have been working on!
Head over to the Antechamber in City Hall for your chance to catch these beautiful voices.
- Where: City Hall in the Antechamber, 1 Centennial Square
- When: Wednesday, December 6th, 12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Trivia Wednesdays at JR Slim’s
Gather your pals and compete against other knowledge holders at JR Slim’s this Wednesday!
It’s free to play, so all you have to do is show up ready to light up the room with your bundles of facts.
Even better, you won’t just win bragging rights — you’ll have the chance to win giftcards too!
- Where: 1245 Wharf Street
- When: Wednesday, December 6th from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Buy Tickets to See Laila Biali’s Wintersongs Concert
It’s almost time and it’s not too late, Victoria!
Getting into the holiday spirit can mean something different for everybody, but for many, music plays an important role in bringing communities and loved ones together.
This is especially true for jazz icon Laila Biali, who is thrilled to be headlining for the ‘Wintersongs and Holiday Classics’ show on December 15th at 7:30 p.m., on stage at the McPherson Playhouse.
The show is partnered with charity Santas Anonymous, and Biali will be joined by a seven-piece ensemble consisting of Jane Bunnett, Rebekah Wolkstein, Dan Fortin, Ben Wittman, and local string musicians!
Tickets start at $53.25 and can be purchased here.
- Where: McPherson Playhouse, 805 Broughton Street
- When: Friday, December 15th at 7:30 p.m.
