Just because it’s raining doesn’t mean we can’t have fun!
Dive into an exciting Thursday with an exceptional lineup of entertainment and ideas to keep yourself occupied.
Give yourself a night of socializing at a creative meetup, dance at Wicket Hall or learn something new at the Our Living Languages exhibit at the Sidney Museum.
Or, if you’re one to brave the rain, the Thursday night Esquimalt Farmers Market will be running!
For all of this and more, here’s 5 things to do in and around Victoria on Thursday, April 25th:
Our Living Languages: First Peoples’ Voices in BC
The Sidney Museum has opened a travelling exhibition, Our Living Languages: First Peoples’ Voices in BC, which opened on April 15th and runs until July 24th.
In Our Living Languages, you will learn what communities across the province are doing to actively ensure the survival of 34 different Indigenous languages and the importance of keeping them alive and thriving.
In turn, you will also expand your own vocabulary and appreciation for these languages, as they are a vital part of culture, identity and connection.
- Where: Sidney Museum, 2423 Beacon Avenue L-3
- When: Runs from April 14th to July 24th—exhibition open during museum hours
State + Story at Herald Street Brew Works
State + Story and Sarah Reid invites everyone over to Herald Street Brew Works for a night of mingling!
This event is for creative folks specifically, and there will be a mix of designers, engineers, photographers, scientists, artists and much more to meet.
Bring your creative self (and perhaps some creative pals) and enjoy some good company and great beer!
- Where: Herald Street Brew Works, 506 Herald Street
- When: Thursday, April 25th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Pack a.d. at Wicket Hall
Head downtown to Wicket Hall and catch what is being referred to as a must-see heavy psych-pop/garage-rock band, Pack a.d. with special guests, The Poubelles!
As described, Pack a.d. Singer/guitarist Becky Black and drummer Maya Miller have made a sound so gigantic, so fierce and raw and empowering, that it’s easy to forget there are just two people behind this brilliant, carefully constructed havoc.
Bring your buddies and dance your hearts out!
Tickets are $25 and can be purchased here.
- Where: Wicket Hall, 919 Douglas Street
- When: Thursday, April 25th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (doors open at 6 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 25th from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Donate Blood
Help fill up appointments (and blood bags) at a Canadian Blood Services spot near you and potentially save a life!
Plus, you get juice and chips and cookies afterwards!
To book your appointment, visit their website and pick a time that’s convenient for you. Go on your own or in a group through bookagroupbc@blood.ca!
- Where: At a Canadian Blood Services near you
- When: Thursday, April 25th—multiple time slots available throughout the day
