5 things to do in and around Victoria this Friday, July 14th

Boy, do we have a mix for you this Friday!

There will be live music (of course!) but there’s also a special HarbourCats baseball game with fireworks, an outdoor performing arts festival, and more!

If you’re feeling like a chill afternoon before these wild events, head down to Bastion Square for the Foodie Friday market.

But enough chat, here’s the 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Friday, July 14th:

The Garden of Eden at Caffe Fantastico

The Garden of Eden is excited to return to Caffe Fantastico for another awesome evening of live music!

They’ll be rocking some covers by artists such as Tracy Chapman, John Mayer, Sara Bareilles, and Alicia Keys.

If you’re feeling like a tasty treat or something from the bar, both services will remain open for the duration of the show! Tickets can be purchased for $15 at the door.

• Where: 965 Kings Road
• When: Friday, July 14th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.)

Foodie Fridays at Bastion Square Market

Don’t forget about this downtown gem!

It’s still running at full force and features delicious treats from local food vendors as well as flower and farm vendors, and artisan vendors.

The Foodie Friday portion of the Bastion Square Market series will continue until October.

• Where: 26 Bastion Square
• When: Friday, July 14th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

HarbourCats and Fireworks

Come for this special game between Wenatchee AppleSox vs. Victoria HarbourCats — it’s Odlum Brown’s 100th Anniversary and it’s HarbourCats 10th!

So, naturally, there will be a fireworks display for this joint celebration! Ticket prices vary and can be purchased here.

• Where: 1014 Caledonia Avenue
• When: Friday, July 14th from 6:35 p.m. to 11 p .m.

The 15th Annual SKAMpede

Kicking off on Friday, July 14th and running all weekend is SKAMpede — an outdoor performing arts festival featuring dance, puppetry, comedy, and more!

Come and check out their incredible roster that’s packed to the brim with talented theatre companies from all over the world.

Come with a bike or be ready to walk and pay attention to the different locations tied to each performance — they’re spread out between the Galloping Goose trail, Songhees Park, and Songhees Walkway.

Check out which tour tickets are available for purchase here.

• Where: Locations vary depending on the tour you choose to participate in.
• When: Friday, July 14th to Sunday, July 16th — showtimes vary

Montgomery County at the Bard and Banker

They’re bringing the boot-scooting tunes to us!

Check out this premiere island Country band as they perform a special show in honour of Stampede Weekend happening in Calgary.

This live music event is free to attend but food and drinks will be available for purchase if you’re looking for a refreshment too!

• Where: 1022 Government Street
• When: Friday, July 14th at 9 p.m.