Happy Thursday, Victoria!
There is an exceptional lineup of events planned, especially the highly sought-after and completely out-of-this-world Cirque du Soleil show beginning this Thursday!
If you plan on catching Cirque du Soleil another day, then perhaps you’ll enjoy a cozy paint night at Ferris Upstairs, a wander through the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, or a high-energy night of dancing.
Either way, there’s something for everyone!
Here’s 5 things to do in and around Victoria on Thursday, January 11th:
Cirque du Soleil
Life is a spectacle—especially when Cirque du Soleil is part of it!
The largest theatrical producer in the world announced their famed show ‘Corteo’ will be returning to the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre for seven performances starting this Thursday!
Directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca, this surreal production first featured in Montreal in 2005, and has since become one of Cirque du Soleil’s most popular shows, airing in over 64 cities in 20 countries on four continents.
Tickets for this wonderful event are available online.
If you can’t make it Thursday, then you’ll have until Sunday, January 14th to witness such an ethereal set of performances!
- Where: Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre, 1925 Blanshard Street
- When: Thursday, January 11th, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Free Gallery Day
A relaxing and inspirational trip to the Art Gallery of Victoria can be accessible too!
If you’ve been looking for an excuse to visit the gallery now’s your chance—the evenings on Thursdays are completely free. Grab your family and friends and take a moment to appreciate local art and beauty.
Check out their current exhibitions, In The Flesh, Tender Touch and Kali Spitzer Bodies of, Bodies Within.
- Where: 1040 Moss Street
- When: Thursday, January 11th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Weekend Warmup: LOW KEY
For the late-night dwellers and dance lovers, there’s a special Thursday evening event happening at Hermann’s Upstairs!
Head down for a weekend warmup and dance to BB STEPS, DEN, DYCE and LOOTING. They promise a fun, sweaty curation of jersey club, garage, dnb and more.
Tickets are $10 at the door!
- Where: Hermann’s Upstairs, 753 View Street
- When: Thursday, January 11th from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Women of Pop
Another late-night event for those that are craving the pre-weekend party!
Join the crew at Lucky Bar on Thursday to celebrate all the queens of pop and their iconic videos.
There will be three screens featuring music from legends like Madonna, Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, the Spice Girls, and much more!
Entrance fee is $10 at the door or online.
- Where: Lucky Bar, 517 Yates Street
- When: Thursday, January 11th from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Paint Night at Ferris Upstairs
Ferris Upstairs invites you to unleash your inner artist and learn a step-by-step acrylic painting methods from a local artist to complete your own painting!
Instructions, aprons, and supplies will be provided and there will be food and beverages available for purchase throughout the event.
Tickets are $50 and they’re going fast, so don’t wait!
- Where: Ferris Upstairs, 536 Yates Street
- When: Thursday, January 11th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
