Cheers to another epic Friday in Victoria!
To kick your weekend off, enjoy live music in the enchanting Abkhazi Garden, check out an improv game show, dance under the open sky at Phillips Backyard’s ‘Tilt,’ and more.
There’s another Ship Point market series taking place this weekend, beginning on Friday and operating through to Sunday!
Without further delay, here’s 5 things to do in and around Victoria on Friday, July 4th:
Phillips Backyard ‘Tilt’
Get ready for a big summer in the Phillips Backyard!
The festival series is split up into two weekends and takes place over the course of two weekends in July and August.
The ‘Tilt!’ lineup for July 4th to 6th will see Cold War Kids, Unknown Mortal Orchestra and G-Easy headline the stage in Phillips Brewing’s backyard.
Single-day tickets are $119.24 and a weekend pass is $285.76, and you can purchase them here.
- Where: Phillips Backyard, 2010 Government Street
- When: Friday, July 4th to Sunday, July 6th
Artists in the Garden
Abkhazi Garden is hosting a variety of musical events throughout the summer, and they kick off this Friday!
Musicians from the Victoria Conservatory of Music will gather in the beautiful garden setting and perform for visitors from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
This Friday presents Sherril and Murray Rutherford, and admission is by donation.
- Where: Abkhazi Garden, 1964 Fairfield Road
- When: Friday, July 4th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
OK, DOPE Game Show
Hosted by The Mint, local favourite improv show OK, DOPE will be hosting an Improv Game Show this Friday!
Inspired by Dropout TVs popular game show formats, they’ll combine the fun of improvised acting with the competitiveness of the game show.
Three comedians will go head-to-head as their host, Bo Jagger Essery, puts their skills to the test.
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online.
- Where: The Mint, 1414 Douglas Street
- When: Friday, July 4th at 8 p.m.
The Graham Francis Band Debut at The Loft Pub
Head over the The Loft Pub for the enthralling debut of The Graham Francis Band!
Opening acts for the band will feature Carla Olive with pop and rock, and Homestand with some alternative music.
Graham Francis has been a serious musician for nearly 50 years, and hopes everyone can come celebrate this monumental moment with him!
Cover is $10.
- Where: The Loft Pub, 229 Gorge Road East
- When: Friday, July 4th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Ship Point Market
Hosted by the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA), get ready for another weekend of Ship Point’s market series, taking place Friday through Sunday!
This market is located on Ship Point Pier in the beautiful Inner Harbour, overlooking Causeway Marina, the Empress and Legislature building.
There will be plenty of buskers, food trucks, artisan vendors and more!
- Where: Ship Point, Inner Harbour on Wharf Street
- When: Friday, July 4th from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
