Happy Thursday, Victoria!
Dive into Victoria’s performance scene and check out the Canadian College of Performing Arts’ (CCPA) first play of the season, or attend one of the hottest drag events in Victoria.
If you’re looking for something Halloween-coded, don’t forget about the Silver Rill corn maze!
For all of this and more, here’s 5 things to do in and around Victoria on Thursday, October 17th:
CCPA: Ten Lost Years
The CCPA is beginning its season with play, Ten Lost Years, opening on Thursday, October 17th and running until Sunday, October 20th.
This powerful play has been adapted from the 1973 book Ten Lost Years: 1929 – 1939 by Barry Broadfoot, who travelled across Canada interviewing survivors of the Great Depression and compiling their memories.
Tickets for Ten Lost Years are $30 for general adult admission and can be purchased here.
- Where: CCPA Performance Hall, 1701 Elgin Road
- When: Thursday, October 17th to Sunday, October 20th—showtimes vary
MUG’d Masquerade at Lucky Bar
Victoria’s hottest drag show is coming back to Lucky Bar this Thursday!
The iconic MUG’d Masquerade features Gia Metric from Season 2 of Canada’s Drag Race, hosted by Decathlon and Aria Okay, accompanied by the incredible talents of Eddi Licious, Henrietta Dubet, and Nu Metal Cowboy!
The doors will open at 9:30 p.m. with DJ Mayya ready to keep you on your feet all night long. The first drag set will start at 10:15 p.m.
Tickets are $25 and can be purchased via Eventbrite—grab your ticket and don’t forget your best mask!
- Where: Lucky Bar, 517 Yates Street
- When: Thursday, October 17th from 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Silver Rill Corn Maze
For the first time in its near-century history, Silver Rill Corn, a beloved family farm on the Saanich Peninsula, is welcoming visitors to wander through its brand-new corn maze!
Known for their delicious corn, the Fox family has taken a big step into the world of agritourism, offering a fun, family-friendly maze experience for the young and young-at-heart.
Designed with younger kids in mind, the paths are easy to navigate, and even seniors and parents are loving it.
- Where: Silver Rill, 7117 Central Saanich Road in Saanichton
- When: Thursday, October 17th from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Esquimalt Indoor Farmers Market
Don’t forget about the indoor version of the beloved Esquimalt Farmers Market!
Join community members every Thursday in the Esquimalt Recreation Centre and browse your favourite vendors with fall produce, delicious sweet treats and baked goods, meat, honey, preserves, sauces, tea, flowers, hand made gifts and goods and more.
Bring your appetite and your pals!
- Where: Esquimalt Parks and Recreation, 527 Fraser Street, Esquimalt
- When: Thursday, October 17th from 4:30 p.m. to 7 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, October 17th—multiple time slots available throughout the day
