Happy Friday, Victoria!
Learn something new this Friday at a Black History exhibition and a climate action seminar, or catch some comedy at The Mint.
Ballet Victoria will be presenting their first showing of Carmina Burana, on from March 21st to 23rd as well!
For all of this and more, here’s 5 things to do in and around Victoria on Friday, March 21st:
Black History Beyond February Pop-Up Series
Join the AACCCS-Issamba Centre at Mayfair Shopping Centre this Friday for a special exhibit!
This Canadian Black History exhibit is in commemoration of the International Day for Eliminating Racial Discrimination, aimed at fostering education, reflection, and action in the fight against racism and discrimination.
Admission to this event is free.
- Where: Mayfair Shopping Centre, centre court, 3147 Douglas Street
- When: Friday, March 21st from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Carmina Burana at Royal Theatre
Described as “exhilarating” and a “visual spectacle,” Ballet Victoria presents, Carmina Burana from March 21st to 23rd.
It will play at Royal Theatre, featuring Carl Orff’s epic score, live music, and the emotionally charged voices of the Victoria Choral Society, all under Brian Wismath’s take on Destrooper’s masterpiece.
Tickets start at $34.75.
- Where: Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton Street
- When: Friday, March 21st at 7:30 p.m.
Old Fashioned Fridays with Nick Banks
Join Nick Banks and other like-minded business folk at KWENCH this Friday for a casual afternoon hangout.
There are no lectures or forced networking, just organic and meaningful connections shared over great drinks!
“It’s like chatting with your favourite bartender, except this bartender has 15+ years of coaching and business consulting experience,” the event reads.
Tickets are free, and you can reserve a spot here.
- Where: KWENCH, 2031 Store Street
- When: Friday, March 21st at 3 p.m.
OK, DOPE: Benji Rothman at The Mint
If you’re seeking out a night of laughs and fun with friends, don’t miss Benji Rothman at The Mint!
His standup comedy show will begin at 8 p.m., and the kitchen and bar will remain open throughout.
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased here.
- Where: The Mint, 1414 Douglas Street
- When: Friday, March 21st at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.)
Queering Climate Action: Queer Art & Climate Action Seminar
The Gorge Waterway Action Society is hosting the first event in the Queering Climate Action event series this Friday!
This series is an exploration in integrating queer perspectives and artistic methods into climate work.
The Queer Art & Climate Action Seminar is the first in the series and is free to attend! Just be sure to reserve a spot, as seats are limited.
- Where: Esquimalt Gorge Park & Pavilion, 1070 Tillicum Road
- When: Friday, March 21st from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
