Good rainy day, Victoria!
It’s time to start mapping out all of your indoor Friday plans, so we’ve compiled a list of fun, high-energy and/or wholesome activities to keep the blues away.
Fully plunge into your emotional side at Lucky Bar’s Emo Night, catch live theatre performances or attend a wondrous Daniel Lapp concert that celebrates life!
Don’t forget about the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibit on at the Royal BC Museum!
Here’s 5 things to do in and around Victoria on Friday, April 26th:
Daniel Lapp’s Joy of Life Concerts
Beloved local musician Daniel Lapp is bringing his annual Joy of Life Concerts back to Alix Goolden Performance Hall at the Victoria Conservatory of Music (VCM) this weekend!
The first concert kicks off this Friday and the second concert will take place this Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
The wondrous Joy of Life Concerts have been celebrating life and all of the wonders it brings us for over 20 years, each year bringing a renewed sense of inspiration, dedication and love for each other and nature.
As described, Lapp is bringing together a delightful mix of performers, including the young fiddlers of the BC Fiddle Orchestra and the Old-time Danceband.
Tickets are just under $33 for adult general admission and just under $22 for youth admission.
- Where: VCM’s Alix Goolden Performance Hall, 900 Johnson Street
- When: Friday, April 26th at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Spring Cabaret: Hope SpringsInferno
Don’t miss out on the last day to celebrate local theatre production company, Atomic Vaudeville, during their 20 year celebration!
Marking this monumental occasion, they’re hosting their 87th cabaret titled, Spring Cabaret: Hope SpringsInferno, held at the Victoria Event Centre (VEC)—which kicked off on April 24th and ends with two shows this Saturday.
Hope SpringsInferno will present your hosts Hope and Death as they lead an all-star cast on a journey described as a “pop-culture worm ride through spicy dunes, idyllic children’s forests and the mean streets of mob-era Fernwood.”
Standard show tickets are $33—both can be purchased online.
- Where: VEC, 1415 Broad Street
- When: Wednesday, April 24th to Saturday, April 27th
Emo Night
Looking for a night of pure emo energy? Lucky Bar invites you to join for their Emo Night, where all the hits from the bands that defined the genre will be played.
From Fall Out Boy and My Chemical Romance to Jimmy Eat World and The Used, they’ve got your emo favourites covered.
Grab your black eyeliner and their favourite band tee, and join them for a night of nostalgia, catharsis, and unapologetically emotional music.
Tickets are $10 and you can purchase them here.
- Where: Lucky Bar, 517 Yates Street
- When: Friday, April 26th, at 10 p.m.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Community favourite exhibition, Wildlife Photographer of the Year will be returning to the Royal BC Museum this Friday!
This exhibit uses the power of photography to raise awareness around animal advocacy and environmental conservation while showcasing some of the world’s best nature photography.
Grab your family and friends and see what was worthy of display this year up!
If you can’t make it on Friday, it’ll be around until June 2nd.
- Where: Royal BC Museum, 675 Belleville Street
- When: From now until June 2nd during museum hours
Treat Yourself to Thai Food
Trying to find a new favourite eatery? Consider trying out these incredible and authentic Thai food restaurants across the city.
From larger local hotspots to the cozy and home-style hideouts, the list we’ve compiled is sure to give you a great place to start!
Take some pals or a hot date and make an evening out of it.
Full article: 5 Thai food places in and around Victoria that will satisfy your cravings
