Whew, another week has come and gone, Victoria!
Dance to country tunes, attend Esquimalt’s anticipated Buccaneer Days, catch live performances and more.
Don’t forget to gear up for Mother’s Day this weekend. Luckily, Bilston Creek Farm is putting on a market, so you can get them something special!
Here’s 5 things to do in and around Victoria on Friday, May 9th:
Buccaneer Days
Esquimalt is once again hosting the annual Buccaneer Days, which kicked off on Thursday, May 8th and run until Sunday, May 11th!
What started in 1939 as a May Queen celebration in Esquimalt, evolved into Esquimalt Days, before eventually becoming Buccaneer Days in 1966.
Every year, the townspeople come out in droves, dressed in naval and pirate attire, all vying for prizes for the best costume.
Highlights for Friday include the Midway Carnival, food and beverages, a volleyball tournament, and family music bingo!
- Where: Esquimalt
- When: Thursday, May 8th to Sunday, May 11th
Tom Morrissey at The Loft Pub
Don’t miss acoustic/folk musician Tom Morrissey at The Loft Pub this Friday!
His music is a blend of traditional East Coast tunes with a variety of modern classics. Bring your friends and rock out while enjoying some beverages and a lively atmosphere.
Cover is $10 at the door.
- Where: The Loft Pub, 229 Gorge Road East
- When: Friday, May 9th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Mother’s Day Weekend Craft Market
Bilston Creek Farm welcomes everyone for a special Mother’s Day weekend craft market! It kicks off on Friday, May 9th and runs until Sunday, May 11th.
Wander the vendors and find the perfect gift for the special women in your life, snack on a fresh pizza from Hustle & Dough and more.
Entry is $5 and can be purchased online or at the farm.
- Where: Bilston Creek Farm, 4185 Metchosin Road
- When: Friday, May 9th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Legally Blonde: The Musical
The musical adaptation of the 2001 smash hit movie Legally Blonde hits the McPherson Playhouse stage this Friday!
Follow Elle Woods on her journey as she leaves the California sun to follow her one true love, Warner, but ends up finding something so much better: herself.
Ticket prices vary by seat selection, but they start at $66.
- Where: McPherson Playhouse, 3 Centennial Square
- When: Friday, May 9th at 7:30 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, May 9th from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
