Hold your breath, it’s nearly Friday!
This Thursday brings a thrilling mix of performative and creative events, including a substance-free DJ party and Intrepid Theatre’s 2nd annual Incoming Festival.
If you haven’t already heard, the Thursday Esquimalt Farmers Market is back on too—so, trek on over there and take a look at the local goodies!
For all of that and more, here’s 5 things to do in and around Victoria on Thursday, April 11th:
Intrepid Theatre: Incoming Festival
Returning for its second year, Intrepid Theatre is thrilled to present their Incoming Festival, a new festival with brand new performances promised to inspire, shock and excite.
It will take place from Thursday, April 11th to Saturday, April 20th at Metro Studio Theatre, located downtown!
The festival will feature a mix of local and touring artists, including some people that regulars may recognize and others that are making their debut!
Ticket prices vary by show, so you can purchase individual tickets or buy their three-day pass.
Similar to other Intrepid Theatre shows, Incoming Festival will offer their “Pay-What-You-10” tickets—which means that 10% of show tickets will be only $10.
- Where:
- Metro Studio Theatre, 1411 Quadra Street
- Intrepid Studio, #2 1609 Blanshard Street
- Festival Hub, #2A 1609 Blanshard Street
- When: Thursday, April 11th to Saturday, April 20th—showtimes vary
Thursdays Together at Quadratic Sound
This Thursday, Quadratic Sound is offering an alcohol and drug-free party environment for those that love dancing and live DJs but want to avoid intoxication in all forms and late-nights!
Featuring DJ Barbie Aphelion, who openly shares her recovery journey and applauds those in similar positions.
Tickets are on a sliding scale, starting at $10 plus an additional $5 membership fee if you don’t already have one.
- Where: Quadratic Sound, 655 Queens Avenue
- When: Thursday, April 11th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Esquimalt Farmers Market
The Esquimalt Farmers Market is now into it’s 10th season of Thursday night markets—how exciting is that?
As of last week, you can enjoy this fun-filled community event for all ages.
You’ll find a huge selection of featured farm-fresh produce, meat, eggs, baked goods, jewelry, clothing and much more!
Plus, they’ll have rotating weekly food trucks and nightly musical performances.
- Where: Memorial Park, 1200 Esquimalt Road
- When: Thursday, April 11th from 4:30 p.m. to 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, Afroquatics, Crossing, Tender Touch and Kali Spitzer Bodies of, Bodies Within.
- Where: Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, 1040 Moss Street
- When: Thursday, April 11th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Trivia Thursday at Brickyard Pizza
Ready to test your knowledge? Rally the troops and combine your knowledge to win swag, gift cards and of course, pizza!
They take reservations, so if you plan on bringing a big team, make sure you call ahead of time.
- Where: Brickyard Pizza, 784 Yates Street
- When: Thursday, April 11th, 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
