Happy Friday, Victoria!
We all know that dancing and socializing with friends cures all, and this Friday we have plenty of that medicine.
Shake the night away at a variety of different club-related events and get lost in the loud music and thrumming of the dance floor!
We have also provided a couple of events where socializing is the main aspect — including an outdoor market and a chill-in-the-park music festival for those looking for something more relaxed.
With that, here’s 5 things to do in and around Victoria on Friday, August 4th:
EMO Night at Lucky Bar
Described as an evening of pure emo energy, this special event at Lucky Bar will feature all the hits and emo favourites!
Artists will include Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance, Jimmy Eat World and The Used, and more.
They’re telling audiences to chuck on favourite band tees, slick on some black eyeliner, grab your buddies and come for a night of nostalgia, catharsis, and unapologetically emotional music.
- Where: 517 Yates Street
- When: Friday, August 4th from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Wonderment Fest
Kicking off on Friday, August 4th will be the ambient and chill electro-style free festival, Wonderment — back for their 8th edition!
Their first show will be at Fisherman’s Wharf Park featuring Matthew Cardinal, Tsimka & Michael Red, and the Lekwungen Traditional Dancers.
There won’t concession or vendors on site, so get creative with picnic ideas — just remember to pack out anything that you bring in!
If you’re hoping to attend a more electro-dance style event, Wonderment is offering ticketed evening shows with a variety of different artists.
Friday’s will be DJ K1, Pablo Splice, Hrdvsion B2B Shanx B2B efemme with visuals from Diagraf at Capitol Ballroom.
Tickets are $28 and can be purchased here.
- Where:
- Day-time: 12 Erie Street
- Night-time: 858 Yates Street
- When:
- Day-time: Friday, August 4th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Night-time: Friday, August 4th at 9 p.m.
Hans Zimmer Tribute
Fever is putting on a series of candlelit tribute concerts throughout the month of August and Friday, August 4th will be the first one!
Experience the music of genius composer Hans Zimmer and breathe in the fresh air while you sit next to the remarkable Craigdarroch Castle aglow by a sea of candles.
Performances by the Listeso String Quartet will include Hans Zimmer songs such as Time from Inception, This Land from The Lion King, Supermarine from Dunkirk, and more.
The remaining tickets are $65 — Zone A seating for the 8:45 p.m. show (6:45 p.m. is sold out).
- Where: 1050 Joan Crescent
- When: Friday, August 4th at 8:45 p.m.
Foodie Fridays at Bastion Square
If you’re a fan of outdoor markets, you won’t want to forget about the Bastion Square market series — Fridays are for the foodies!
All the way up until October, Bastion Square will host delicious foodie products, flower and farm vendors, and local artisan vendors.
The Missing Link has hot dogs (local and veggie options) available for purchase and there will also be live music to jam to while you leisurely stroll!
- Where: 26 Bastion Square
- When: Friday, August 4th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Depot featuring DJs Molly Pocket and NOTaGIRL
It’s set to be a huge night over at the Depot!
The back to back sets from Molly Pocket and NOTaGIRL will keep everyone bumping all night long — sounds like some addictive energy you won’t want to miss.
Tickets are $20 at the door and an additional $5 membership fee for first-timers!
- Where: Quadratic Sound, 655 Queens Avenue
- When: Friday, August 5th at 9 p.m.
