Let’s see what Thursday has blown in, Victoria!
We have a collection of truly epic events for you and your friends, family, or partners to partake in, so don’t miss out.
Famous band The Glorious Sons are performing at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, there’s a Jurassic Park concert performance with the Victoria Symphony, Munro’s Books is hosting a double book launch, and more!
Without further delay, here’s 5 things to do in and around Victoria on Thursday, November 9th:
Jurassic Park in Concert
Get ready for a roaring good time, Victoria!
You’re invited enjoy the sights and sounds of Jurassic Park on the big screen, right here in Victoria, with the Victoria Symphony to provide the iconic soundtrack for it all.
Jurassic Park in Concert will run across two days, Thursday, November 9th and Friday, November 10th, with showtimes at 7:30 p.m. on both days.
Shows will take place at downtown Victoria’s Royal Theatre, with tickets starting at $32 each and available for purchase online.
- Where: Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton Street
- When: Thursday, November 9th at 7:30 p.m.
Glorious Sons: The Glory Tour
Following the release of their brand-new single “Mercy Mercy” two-time JUNO Award-winning rock band The Glorious Sons announced the Glory Tour, which has brought them all the way to Victoria!
The Glorious Sons will be taking the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre stage this Thursday and everyone better be ready for an epic evening.
Featured guests will include The Blue Stones and the Velveteers on select dates.
Ticket prices vary depending on seat selection, but the lowest price starts at around $30. You can purchase them here.
- Where: Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, 1925 Blanshard Street
- When: Thursday, November 9th at 7:30 p.m.
Book Launch: Arleen Pare and Barbara Pelman
Poetry lovers and literary enthusiasts—Munro’s Books is hosting a double book launch!
The books presented are described as follows:
Award-winning poet Arleen Pare’s latest collection, Absence of Wings, is both an intimate family portrait and a public documentation of how we, as a society, can fail to protect our children.
In A Brief and Endless Sea, award-winning poet Barbara Pelman presents a life lived in poetry, delving into the small moments and spaces containing the greatest offerings of love, hope and possibility.
The event is free to attend and will include a reading from Pare and Pelman’s work, followed by a Q&A session.
- Where: Munro’s Books, 1108 Government Street
- When: Thursday, November 9th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Winter Small Works Show & Sale
The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is hosting their annual Winter Small Works Show & Sale Opening Reception, and you’re invited!
You’ll be able to browse through a variety of local art for sale from a multitude of different artists.
The Show & Sale will run until January 27th.
- Where: Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, 1040 Moss Street
- When: Thursday, November 9th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Indoor Esquimalt Farmers Market
Don’t forget about the community staple Esquimalt Farmers Market held at the Esquimalt Recreation Centre!
It’s still on and ready to welcome you in, so you can shop your favourite vendors until December 14th.
Bring your appetite and your buddies and snag yourself some goodies!
This event is free to attend, just come prepared to be tempted by the many wonderous creations from local artisans and producers!
- Where: Esquimalt Recreation Centre, 527 Fraser Street
- When: Thursday, November 9th from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
