We hope you enjoyed your Canada Day Festivities!
The fireworks may have come and gone, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had in Victoria this Thursday, such as a play at Langham Court, swing dancing in a park, and more.
Plus, another incredible Pride event leading up to the Pride Parade and Festival this weekend!
With that, here’s 5 things to do in and around Victoria on Thursday, July 3rd:
Pride in the Word
Join Victoria Pride Society for a night of Queer Literary Readings!
They have a multitude of great writers and speakers who will be presenting their work for the audience.
Keynote speakers include Tanya Boteju and Ivan Coyote, and the presenters will be announced soon.
All tickets are on a pay-what-you-can model, with a suggested donation of $10 to $40.
- Where: Lecture Theatre at Victoria Conference Centre, 720 Douglas Street
- When: Thursday, July 3rd at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Swingin’ in the Shell
Thursday nights of dancing at Beacon Hill Park is back for the summer!
Pile into the Cameron Bandshell for an evening of rhythmic beats, a welcoming atmosphere, and lots of dancing.
Everyone is invited regardless of skill level and age—it’s not necessary to arrive with a partner either, everyone gets a dancing chance!
Featuring performers Avram McCaugherty and Friends with the dance teacher, Darryl Glenn.
This event is free to attend.
- Where Beacon Hill Park, 250 Bridge Way
- When: Thursday, July 3rd from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Play at Langham Court Theatre
Catch a play at the Langham Court Theatre!
Send Me No Flowers is about a hypochondriac named George Kimball, and when he mistakenly overhears his doctor discussing another patient with heart trouble, he prepares to meet his end bravely.
He begins organizing his life post-death, and even arranges a good second husband for his soon-to-be-widow.
Tickets can be purchased online.
- Where: Langham Court Theatre, 805 Langham Court
- When: Thursday, July 3rd at 7:30 p.m.
Writers’ Open Mic
Head down to Gigi’s Cafe for an evening of inspiration, creativity, hard-hitting lines, and more at their Open Mic for writers.
If you’re feeling brave, come with your writing and present it to an audience within a 10 minute time-slot.
Everyone is happy to listen to whatever you have—be it poetry, fiction, or nonfiction!
Their kitchen and coffee bar will be open, so you can enjoy some delicious refreshments while you listen!
Email info@gigiscafe.ca ahead to reserve your own timeslot.
- Where: Gigi’s Cafe, 1002 Hillside Avenue
- When: Thursday, July 3rd from 6 p.m. to 8:30 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, July 3rd from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
