Happy Thursday, Victoria!
Between live performances in all forms, dancing and creativity, there’s much to choose from.
If you’re not looking for a late night, Gigi’s Writers Open Mic is a great way to stay connected to the literary community or enter into it!
Here’s 5 things to do in and around Victoria on Thursday, October 3rd:
Esquimalt Indoor Farmers Market
If you’ve been an avid follower of the Esquimalt Farmers Market, have no fear! The outdoor market may be closed for the season, but the indoor market has just begun!
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 3rd from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Writers’ Open Mic
Head down to Gigi’s Cafe for an evening of inspiration, creativity, hard-hitting lines, and more at their Open Mic for writers.
If you’re feeling brave, come with your writing and present it to an audience within a 10 minute time-slot.
Everyone is happy to listen to whatever you have—be it poetry, fiction, or nonfiction!
Their kitchen and coffee bar will be open, so you can enjoy some delicious refreshments while you listen!
Email info@gigiscafe.ca ahead to reserve your own timeslot.
- Where: Gigi’s Cafe, 1002 Hillside Avenue
- When: Thursday, October 3rd from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Open Decks at Quadratic Sound
Join the folks at Quadratic Sound for the fall series of Open Decks!
Discover or re-discover some sweet local DJs, make new friends and party with old ones—either way, there’s always something new and exciting to check out.
They’ll start off the night with some house music and pickup the vibes from there! The lineup will feature a performance by artist ILOVEACE at 11:30 p.m.
Tickets are $15 via Eventbrite, plus another $5 membership fee for non-members.
- Where: Quadratic Sound, 655 Queens Avenue
- When: Thursday, October 3rd from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Ravenscroft at Langham Court Theatre
Get into the Halloween spirit with play, Ravenscroft by Don Nigro and directed by Diana Budiachenko.
The story follows Inspector Ruffing, who is called to a remote house to investigate the death of Patrick Roarke, who fell down a staircase. There, he meets five alluring and dangerous women.
Tickets are between $19 and $26 and can be purchased online.
- Where: Langham Court Theatre, 805 Langham Court
- When: Thursday, October 3rd at 7:30 p.m.
Naduh at Lucky Bar
If you’re looking for an iconic show, look no further!
Five-piece femme powered hip hop/R&B group Naduh, writes, engineers and produces all of their music—collectively crafting a sound that reflects their energy.
Tickets are $16.50 and can be purchased here.
- Where: Lucky Bar, 517 Yates Street
- When: Thursday, October 3rd at 8:45 p.m. (doors open at 8 p.m.)
