Pride weekend is approaching and it’s time to dive into the spirit, Victoria!
Participate in Pride trivia at the Vicious Poodle or dress up your furry pals for the dog walk (or just show up for a much-needed doggo fix).
Feeling like something chill? A promise of cozy awaits you at The Mint for their Folk Night!
Whatever you wish to do, there’s something you’ll enjoy.
Without further delay, here’s 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Thursday, July 6th:
Big Gay Dog Walk
Grab your furry pals and head down to Dallas Road!
This highly-anticipated dog walk is back for another year of costume and trick contests and plenty of socializing.
Bring your easy-breezy-beautiful doggo and meet some new friends!
- Where: Clover Point, Dallas Road
- When: Thursday, July 6th from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Pride Trivia at The Vicious Poodle
Grab your team and test your Pride knowledge at the Vicious Poodle this Thursday!
The host, Fierce Brosnan and special guest, Robin Wood are ready for you and all of your wisdom.
There are opportunities to win prizes as well!
- Where: 726 Johnson Street
- When: Thursday, July 6th at 8 p.m.
Arts Alive Opening Celebration
Grab your bikes and get ready for a community art tour!
The route will start at McNeill Bay and finishes at Causton’s Green on Hampshire Road with a serenade from the Pacific Opera Victoria at each of the 2023 sculptures.
Don’t have a bike? Oak Bay Bicycles is offering a 20% discount if you book using the ARTSALIVE23 promo code!
If you can’t follow along with the rest of the crowd, you’re also invited to meet the tour at each of the locations.
Check the event page for each of the locations and times!
- Where: Starts at McNeill Bay — other locations vary
- When: Thursday, July 6th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Folk Night at The Mint
By musicians, for musicians — The Mint’s Folk Night is where the beauty of songwriting and carefully curated atmosphere come together for a wonderful show!
This week will feature Chris Ho, The Goddamsels, and Ben Mason.
Tickets are $15 online or $20 at the door.
- Where: 1414 Douglas Street
- When: Thursday, July 6th from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Trivia Thursday at Brickyard Pizza
What’s better than getting together with the buddies for some beer and trivia? Well, when there’s pizza involved, of course!
Win gift cards, merchandise, and some of Brickyard’s delicious pizza at this exciting trivia event hosted by Sixty Watt Trivia.
They take reservations too, so book your table now!
- Where: 784 Yates Street
- When: Thursday, July 6th from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Sidney Street Market
This Thursday will mark the first night of the Sidney Street Market in over three years!
Can’t make it tomorrow? No worries! This incredible market will run until September 14th.
Plenty of food trucks and vendors to shop!
- When: Every Thursday, from June 15th to September 14th, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Where: Beacon Avenue between Fifth Street and First Street, Sidney
