5 things to do in and around Victoria this Friday, January 3rd

Cheers to the first Friday of 2025, Victoria!

Whether you’re looking to treat yourself to a night of laughs, catch some hockey with pals, or go out dancing, we hope you the best kickstart to your weekend.

Plus, don’t forget about Horror Escape—similar to other escape rooms but with horrifying twists and horror-themed rooms and riddles!

Without further ado, here’s 5 things to do in and around Victoria on Friday, January 3rd:

OK, DOPE: Girls Night

Don’t miss out on another iconic Girls Night show from OK, DOPE, hosted by Alex Forman.

Guests are invited to hang out, drink and laugh with some of Canada’s best female comedians! Plus, there will be some prizes from Victoria’s Foxy Box to be won.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased here.

• Where: The Mint, 1414 Douglas Street
• When: Friday, January 3rd at 8 p.m.

Victoria Royals vs. Everett Silvertips

Bring your family and friends, grab yourself a beverage or two and a bite to eat and get ready to cheer on your local WHL hockey team, the Victoria Royals, as they play the Everett Silvertips!

Ticket prices vary by seat selection and they can be purchased online.

• Where: Save-On-Food Memorial Centre, 1925 Blanshard Street
• When: Friday, January 3rd at 7:05 p.m.

Dinner & Drag

Friends of Dorothy is excited to host another Dinner & Drag happening this Friday!

It features a delicious three-course meal and fabulous local drag performers, hosted by the fabulous Queen Mina Mercury, for the ultimate dining experience.

You can make a reservation online here.

• Where: Friends of Dorothy, 537 Johnson Street
• When: Friday, January 3rd at 5:30 p.m.

Backcountry Fridays: Whiskey Business

Every Friday the iconic Duke Saloon hosts a Backcountry Friday event with incredible live music and drink specials!

Dance and sing your heart out along to some good ol’ country tunes and make memories with pals—who knows, you may even make a friend or two.

Don’t forget your IDs!

• Where: The Duke Saloon, 502 Discovery Street
• When: Friday, January 3rd from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Horror Escape

Thrilling and challenging, these escape rooms are impressively decorated to immerse you in the terrifying story and difficult enough to keep you coming back!

Plus, their room themes will often rotate, so if you’ve already solved them all, newly introduced themes are just around the corner.

Tickets are $27 per person. Will you escape?

• Where: Horror Escape, 523 Broughton Street
• When: Friday, January 3rd from 3 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.