Happy Thursday, Victoria!
New, fresh and all exciting—this is an evening you won’t want to miss out on.
Choose between a stellar evening at Hermann’s Jazz Club, the Gay AF Comedy Tour, checking out a UVic Fashion Show and much more!
Plus, the community favourite Esquimalt Farmers Market is officially back for their 10th annual season and will run until late-September.
Here’s 5 things to do in and around Victoria on Thursday, April 4th:
UVic Fashion Show and Cultural Celebration
The UVic Fashion Society is thrilled to present their Culture and Couture event!
Immerse yourself in a night of fashion, culture and creativity at Wicket Hall and discover the latest trends, mingle and celebrate the art of couture.
From traditional to modern styles, this event is sure to showcase a diverse range of fashion individuality.
Tickets are … and can be purchased via Eventbrite—come dressed to impress and have fun!
- Where: Wicket Hall, 919 Douglas Street
- When: Thursday, April 4th at 7 p.m.
Wild Magic: Show & Sale
Join everyone at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (AGGV) for a Show & Sale featuring new works by Linny D. Vine!
The opening reception is this Thursday and the show continues through until May 4th.
Admission into the Spencer Showroom and Massey Sales Gallery is always free!
- Where: AGGV, 1040 Moss Street
- When: Thursday, April 4th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Esquimalt Farmers Market
The Esquimalt Farmers Market is officially celebrating it’s 10th season of Thursday night markets—how exciting is that?
Every Thursday evening from April 4th to September 26th, 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 4th from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The Gay AF Comedy Tour
Heads up, Victoria!
Canada’s favourite Queer Comedy Fix is in Victoria this Thursday and will feature local and visiting queer comedians that they promise you’ll love.
The headliner is trans comedian sensation Al Val and your host for the evening will be Victoria’s gay prodigal son and Canadian Comedy Award winner, Robert Watson!
Also included in this stellar lineup includes Zane Oak and Julya van der Sloot.
Tickets are $20 if purchased online or $25 at the door.
- Where: Heckler’s Bar & Grill, 123 Gorge Road East
- When: Thursday, April 4th at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.)
Kelby MacNayr’s Tiny Rhythm Kings
Jazz lovers, it’s time to head downtown to Hermann’s Jazz Club for an exceptional night of classics from the time of Counts, Dukes and Kings – Count Basie, Duke Ellington & Nat King Cole and much more!
As described, this special evening will feature the soulful drums and vocals of Kelby MacNayr, the groovy Hammond B3 organ of Dr. Tony Genge and the stellar tenor saxophone of special guest Brooke Maxwell.
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online or in person.
- Where: Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View Street
- When: Thursday, April 4th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
