5 things to do in and around Victoria today, Friday October 18th

Don’t let the days straight of rain get you down, it’s finally Friday! 

Come celebrate anniversaries for food and music, a UK DJ coming for a pulse-pounding one night show,  and a country night for Victoria Royals home game! 

Here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria today:

Victoria Royals vs. The Swift Current Broncos  

Make your way down to Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena which will be filled with cowboy hats and Victoria Royals cheering crowd as they face off against The Swift Current Broncos during a country-themed event!

• Where: Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, 1925 Blanshard Street
• When: Friday, October 18th – puck drop at 7:05 p.m.
• Tickets: Available at the box office, or online

The Big Night – Zambri’s 20th Anniversary Dinner 

Come down and celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Yates Street eatery with a 4-course menu created by Chef Derek Dammann of Maison Publique. 

• When: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
• Where: Zambri’s, 820 Yates Street 

Future Souls presents Breakage (UK) W/ Outsider & Tedder 

UK drum and bass DJ/Producer comes to Victoria for a late-night show with Outsider & Tedder opening for this performance you will not want to miss! 

• When: 10 p.m. – 2 a.m.
• Where: Copper Owl, 1900 Douglas Street 

Syrian Encounter – an evening with Orontes Quartet 

Experience a night of music, poetry, and percussion with Syrian musical quartet with guests BC author Deborah Campbell and guitar/rhythm artist Celso Machado. 

• When: 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
• Where: Alix Goolden Performance Hall, 907 Pandora Avenue 

The Downchild Blues Band – 50th Anniversary Tour 

Dance the night away to the sound of the blues band who have been jamming together for the past 5 decades! 

• When: 7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
• Where: Royal Theatre & McPherson Playhouse, 3 Centennial Square/805 Broughton Street