It’s officially May, Victoria!
In this list you’ll find a collection of engaging, high-energy, entertaining events that will carry you over any mid-week slumps.
Get yourself some wings and crush a game of music bingo, attend a special double poetry book launch, paint pottery with pals and more.
Here’s 5 things to do in and around Victoria on Wednesday, May 1st:
Double Book Launch at Munro’s Books
Join the crew at Munro’s for a special double poetry book launch for Julie Paul’s book, Whiny Baby and Miranda Pearson’s book, Bridestones.
The event will include a reading from both books, followed by a Q&A and book signing.
Refreshments will be provided and the event is free to attend.
- Where: Munro’s Books, 1108 Government Street
- When: Wednesday, May 1st at 7 p.m.
FiredUp!
Create your own personalized masterpiece at FiredUp!
Simply reserve a time for you (and perhaps some friends), chose from over 150 different pre-formed items, and get to designing a special item.
They’ve worked hard to create a welcoming, creative, and meditative space, so you can fulfill your artistic and relaxation needs all at once!
Prices depend on the pre-formed item you choose, but they can start as low as $10.
As of October, they even offer imprint options!
- Where: FiredUp!, 1801 Fort Street
- When: Wednesday, May 1st from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
White Heather Tea Room
Cozy and charming, the White Heather Tea Room invites you to enjoy the exquisite nature of high tea and indulge in their list of freshly made culinary delights.
Their signature afternoon tea serves two seating times per day at 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. They offer three different sizes of afternoon tea sets and a GF tea option.
Prices depend on the type of tea you select.
- Where: White Heather Tea Room, 1885 Oak Bay Avenue
- When: Wednesday, May 1st from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Wine Wednesday at Friends of Dorothy
Wine day all day—a spectacular excuse to celebrate the world of grapes!
From 4 p.m. until close, wine bottles will be 50% off.
Experience Dorothy’s extensive collection of reds, whites, rosé, and bubbles “at a discount so good you’ll end up skipping home.”
- Where: 537 Johnson Street
- When: Wednesday, May 1st from 4 p.m. until close
Music Bingo at Darcy’s Pub
Come and hang at Darcy’s Pub for some ‘Play it Loud’ music bingo and participate for the chance to win prizes.
Bring your friends and combined musical knowledge!
Wings will also be on special for $12.
- Where: Darcy’s Pub, 1127 Wharf Street
- When: Wednesday, May 1st from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
