5 things to do in and around Victoria this Thursday, June 26th

Happy Thursday, Victoria!

Find your new favourite outfit at a vintage market, experience African and Caribbean culture at AfriCa Fest, test your musical knowledge at music bingo, and more.

Plus, TD Victoria International JazzFest is still happening, and will run until this Sunday, so be sure to check it out!

Here’s 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Thursday, June 26th:

ReLove Vintage Night Market

ReLove Market has just announced the launch of their Night Market Series, happening every Thursday at Fort Commons!

Enjoy a curated selection of vintage and secondhand, as well as food, refreshing beverages and live music.

If you wish to be a vendor, you can apply online.

• Where: Fort Commons, 1017 Blanshard Street
• When: Thursday, June 26th from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

AfriCa Fest Victoria

Hosted by the ISSAMBA Centre, AfriCa Fest returns to Victoria for another year!

This year’s theme, “Diversity in Rhythm, Culture in Unity,” promises another festival of incredible music, food and community celebrations!

It kicks off this Thursday and runs until Sunday, June 29th, and entry is completely free.

• Where: Centennial Square
• When: Thursday, June 26th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Music Bingo at MeeT on Blanshard

Hosted by MC Bexstar and Positively Vegan, they’re inviting you to MeeT on Blanshard for a night of music bingo!

Test your musical knowledge, win prizes and connect with friends.

General admission is $25, and each ticket comes with an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage.

• Where: MeeT on Blanshard, 797 Hillside Avenue #10
• When: Thursday, June 26th from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

TD Victoria International JazzFest: Artemis

Don’t forget about TD Victoria International JazzFest, which runs until Sunday, June 29th!

This Thursday brings audiences multinational and multigenerational jazz supergroup Artemis, with their powerful ensemble of instrumental virtuosos and educators.

Artemis was founded by five-time JUNO award-winning pianist/composer Renee Rosness, and also consists of Ingrid Jensen, Nicole Glover, Noriko Ueda and Allison Miller.

Tickets start at $52.25.

• Where: McPherson Playhouse, 3 Centennial Square
• When: Thursday, June 26th at 7:30 p.m.

Esquimalt Farmers Market

Enjoy the outdoor Esquimalt Farmers Market, which has officially returned for its 11th season, and will be running until September.

You’ll find a huge selection of featured farm-fresh produce, meat, eggs, baked goods, jewelry, clothing and much more!

Plus, they’ll have rotating weekly food trucks and nightly musical performances.

• Where: Memorial Park, 1200 Esquimalt Road
• When: Thursday, June 26th from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.