Yay for Thursday!
Whether you wish to be out late or enjoy a relaxed market stroll, there’s plenty here to choose from and make the most of your day.
Attend a classical concert, snag yourself a treat at a new bakery, hit up a club or catch a drag show!
For all the details, here’s 5 things to do in and around Victoria on Thursday, July 25th:
Smør Bakery opening
Join the community in welcoming Smør Bakery to the neighbourhood as they celebrate their official opening!
For the first few weeks, it will be a ‘soft launch’ with a simple menu, and then they’ll be hosting a ‘grand’ opening in late-August.
Come say hello and take home a traditional Scandinavian baked goodie such as rye breads, cardamom buns, heart-shaped waffles and authentic Danish pastries!
See also: There’s a new Scandinavian-focused bakery opening in Sidney this summer
- Where: Smør Scandinavian Bakery, 104-2376 Bevan Avenue, Sidney
- When: Open Thursday to Monday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Music by the Sea
Running from Thursday, July 25th to Saturday, July 27th, Music by the Sea continues to showcase a diverse range of classical and jazz musicians with a stunning Vancouver Island backdrops!
The shows take place inside the stunning Victoria International Marina, where the ocean acts as the most pristine backdrop to gorgeous musical compositions.
Ticket prices vary by seat, but they start at $108.
- Where: Victoria International Marina, 1 Cooperage Place
- When: Thursday, July 25th at 8 p.m.
Tim Green at Upstairs
Can’t quite wait for the weekend to dance? Upstairs has something for you!
This Thursday, melodic house DJ and Producer Tim Green will be making his debut on Vancouver Island with local support from Transmute DJ’s Bastian Garcia and Joca.
Tickets are just under $27 and can be purchased via Eventbrite.
- Where: Upstairs, 15 Bastion Square
- When: Thursday, July 25th at 10 p.m.
Peaches Palace Drag Show
If you need your daily dose of drag, head over to Friends of Dorothy!
Hosted by the iconic Peaches n Screams, there’ll be an amazing lineup of performers waiting to charm and excite.
There’s no cover charge for this event!
- Where: Friends of Dorothy, 537 Johnson Street
- When: Thursday, July 25th at 9 p.m.
Esquimalt Farmers Market
Enjoy the Esquimalt Farmers Market, now on its 10th season—it’s a 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, July 25th from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
