Congrats—you’ve made it to the end of another work week, Victoria!
Start your days off with a bang and attend one or more of these incredible Friday events happening around the city.
From Backcountry Fridays at the Duke Saloon to a book launch at the Maritime Museum of BC, there’ll be something for everyone!
Without further ado, here’s 5 things to do in and around Victoria on Friday, April 5th:
Local Bands at Little Fernwood
Soak up the Fernwood atmosphere with local musicians and bands!
Featured performers include Slugger, Janaye Floyd and Standard Issue Pleasure Model—who is back after a year-long hiatus.
Tickets are $12 and can be purchased via Eventbrite.
- Where: Little Fernwood Gallery (Paul Phillips Hall), 1923 Fernwood Road
- When: Friday, April 5th from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
The Marriage of Figaro: Royal Theatre
The Marriage of Figaro is a favourite amongst audiences and has been known to be the perfect production for those experiencing opera for the first time.
It’s based in 18th century Spain and follows the complex web of relationships between the Count, his young wife the Countess Rosina, their clever and charming valet Figaro, and his betrothed Susanna.
Tickets for single performances to the Royal Theatre shows start at $30. To keep Pacific Opera accessible, Community Preview tickets are available to students and community organizations for $15.
- Where: Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton Street
- When: Friday, April 5th at 7:30 p.m.
Book Launch at the Maritime Museum of British Columbia
Come and check out the Maritime Museum of BC and join the award-winning historian and mariner Michael L. Hadley for his book launch!
His memoir, Boxing the Compass: A Life of Seafaring, Music, and Pilgrimage follows his international adventures and is sure to be filled with fascinating stories from life at sea.
The event is included in the museum admission fee or membership. Adult admission is $10.
- Where: Maritime Museum of British Columbia, 28 Bastion Square
- When: Friday, April 5th from3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Theatresports at KWENCH
KWENCH will be hosting Garden City Improv for another fantastic evening of Theatresports!
This competitive improv mayhem is the perfect night out for those looking to start their weekend with a refreshing beverage and loads of laughs.
See teams of Victoria’s best improvisers battle it out in an improv comedy showdown—the audience decides the winner!
- Where: KWENCH Culture Club, 2031 Store Street
- When: Friday, April 5th at 7:30 p.m.
Backcountry Fridays: Whiskey Business
Every Friday the iconic Duke Saloon hosts a Backcountry Friday event with incredible live music and drink specials!
Dance and sing your heart out along to some good ol’ country tunes and make memories with pals—who knows, you may even make a friend or two.
Don’t forget your IDs!
- Where: The Duke Saloon, 502 Discovery Street
- When: Friday, April 5th from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
