TGIF, Victoria—check out what we have in store for you!
Attend a pirates and mermaids themed dance party at Whistle Buoy, catch another epic live show from OUTstages 2025 and much more.
In honour of Valentine’s Day, which is fast approaching, there are two highlighted love-focused markets to browse, so don’t miss out.
Have a fabulous day, and here’s 5 things to do in and around Victoria on Friday, February 7th:
Valentine’s Sip & Shop Market
Love is in the air, and Merridale Cidery & Distillery wants to help you celebrate it in all of its forms!
With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, Merridale is gearing up to become the
epicentre of love, and is hosting a number of love-fueled events.
Their first is a Sip & Shop market, kicking off this Friday and running until Saturday, February 8th.
It will be a heartwarming event where local businesses from the Cowichan Valley and Southern Vancouver Island come together to showcase their unique art and craftsmanship.
Browse the incredible goods from local artisans offer while exploring Merridale’s array of products and wellness items, perfect for gifting or personal treats.
This event is free!
- Where: Merridale Cidery & Distillery, 1230 Merridale Road, Cobble Hill
- When: Friday, February 7th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Sweetheart’s Market at Bilston Creek Farm
There’s another gorgeous and must-see market happening at Bilston Creek Farm, starting this Friday and running until Sunday, February 9th!
Shop from their curated selection of specialty vendors, offering a variety of hand made thoughtful gifts and treats for your sweetheart, or yourself.
Hustle & Dough will be on-site making pizza fresh in their outdoor oven, so be sure to grab a bite between shopping!
Plus, a Golden Heart will be hidden somewhere on the property on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. All ages are encouraged to take part, and the finder will win a Fire Pit Experience and beverages for six.
Admission is $5.
- Where: Bilston Creek Farm, 4185 Metchosin Road
- When: Friday, February 7th from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Surfrider x Whistle Buoy
Surfrider and Whistle Buoy are calling all party pirates and mystical mermaids for their themed 19+ event this Friday!
Rock your best pirate gear or mermaid tail and join for a night of dancing, great beer and excellent company.
Tickets are $5 if purchased online or $10 at the door.
- Where: Whistle Buoy, Market Square, Lower Courtyard, #63, 560 Johnson Street
- When: Friday, February 7th at 7 p.m.
The Goldberg Variations
OUTstages Festival presents The Goldberg Variations, where Canadian performance artist Clayton Lee freely references and entangles queer diasporic sexuality and aesthetics with classical music (Johann Sebastian Bach) and professional wrestling (Bill Goldberg).
As described, Lee uses deadpan humour, generosity and mischievousness to guide us through an unhinged and reckless deep dive into power dynamics, sexual desire, domination/submission, heartbreak, vulnerability, tenderness, and the tensions that exist within.
Tickets are $25 for general admission, Pay-What-You-Ten Admission where 10% of tickets for most shows will be on-sale for just $10, and more.
- Where: The Metro Studio Theatre, 1411 Quadra Street
- When: Friday, February 7th at 7 p.m.
Where We Gather Pop-Up
Different organizations are banding together to create a What We Gather pop-up event that celebrates connection, local artistry and more.
They invite you to experience a curated pop-up boutique where design meets intentional living, showcasing non-alcoholic drinks, floral installations and vintage.
This event is free to attend and will take place over this Friday and Saturday, February 8th.
- Where: Market Square, 560 Johnson Street #39
- When: Friday, February 7th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
