5 things to do in and around Victoria this Friday, July 12th

We have (at last) arrived at another Friday, Victoria!

Check out a Jane Austen-inspired improv event, sit on a picnic blanket at Neighbourly Wine Co. and bask in the beauty of the outdoors, and more.

Plus, you could celebrate with Vancouver Island Brewing as they ring in their 40th year—it’s set to be a patio party to remember!

Here’s 5 things to do in and around Victoria on Friday, July 12th:

Vancouver Island Brewing’s Birthday Bash

Vancouver Island Brewing (VIB) is thrilled to invite everyone to their 40th birthday bash, complete with music, fantastic beach-ready beer and lovely company.

Enjoy some mouth-watering eats from Los Panas Kitchen Food Truck, take a peek at the giveaways and prizes and treat yourself to their beer bucket specials on Beach Shack Guava Blonde and Island Lager!

Lather up in sunscreen and help take over VIB’s patio for this incredible event!

• Where: VIB, 2330 Government Street
• When: Friday, July 12th from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Yes and Yesteryear: An Improvised Jane Austen at the Emily Carr House

Step back into the romantic and powerful era of Jane Austen in a play at  the Emily Carr House—held on Fridays and Saturdays from Friday, July 12th to Saturday, July 27th.

With the gorgeous historic Emily Carr House as the backdrop and surrounded by lush greenery, this is sure to be a special show.

Produced by Join Paper Street Theatre, the cast will treat audiences to a fully improvised show, creating on-the-spot bits and banter as they work through the conventions and constraints of proper Jane Austen society.

Tickets are $28 and include complimentary lemonade and cucumber sandwiches.

• Where: Emily Carr House, 207 Government Street
• When: Friday, July 12th at 7 p.m.

Disco Fantastik!

Head down to the Victoria Event Centre (VEC) for an evening of dance, wonder and creativity!

Featured entertainment includes a paint station, an all-vinyl disco set by Thomas Promise, Richie Digs b2b and their house staples, LuNa$ty & Dj Dan Dan and more.

Tickets are $20 general admission and can be purchased via Showpass.

• Where: VEC, 1419 Broad Street
• When: Friday, July 12th from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Visit Neighbourly Wine Co.

Lounge at Neighbourly Wine Co., a charming winery that’s tucked in a forested oasis and offers a wide variety of wines.

With the eight different grape varietals grown, they produce and serve seven white wines and two reds, all of which are unique and showcase the Vancouver Island terroir.

You can opt to enjoy their wine inside our outside on their luscious backyard garden patio.

• Where: Neighbourly Wine Co., 6409 Oldfield Road
• When: Friday, July 12th from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Fridays at the Station

The Victoria Beer Society is once again hosting their popular Fridays at the Station event in Langford!

Ring in the weekend at The Langford Station by enjoying live music, a selection of delicious food trucks, browsing local businesses and artist studios, and of course flights of delicious BC craft beer.

The Victoria Beer Society’s Beer Truck will be on site serving cold sleeves and flights of craft beer every Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

• Where: The Langford Station, 720 Station Avenue
• When: Friday, July 12th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.