Looking for something fun to kick off your weekend, Victoria?
Whether you’re in the mood for festive shopping, a lively night out, or a heartwarming community event, there’s plenty happening around the city this Friday.
Without further ado, here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Friday, December 12th:
Winter Indigenous Market
Head to the Royal BC Museum for their annual Winter Indigenous Market!
Explore some skookum gifts and meet creators and vendors from across Turtle Island.
Free admission for everyone!
- Where: Royal BC Museum – Clifford Carl Hall and the Community Room, 675 Belleville Street
- When: Friday, December 12th – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The 10 Dollar Rap Show
Get down for a good cause at Lucky Bar!
Watch featured performances from Sweatpant Superstars, Shane Blaq, Cedar Hill Kings, Riegs, and Boss Saint B.
Tickets are available here for $10, and all proceeds donated to CFAX’s Santa Anonymous Toy Drive.
Don’t miss out on supporting your local community!
- Where: Lucky Bar, 503 Yates Street
- When: Friday, December 12th – 7 p.m.
Victoria Royals vs Vancouver Giants – Teddy Bear Toss Game
Catch the Victoria Royals vs Vancouver Giants showdown, as well as the annual Teddy Bear Toss!
This year, their goal is to collect 4,000 teddy bears for children across Greater Victoria, which would be their biggest accomplishment yet!
Bring a teddy bear to the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, and don’t miss this heartwarming night in local hockey.
Grab your tickets here!
- Where: Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, 925 Blanshard Street
- When: Friday, December 12th – puck drops at 7:05 p.m.
Blue Stockings
Blue Stockings is a witty and eye-opening story of four young women fighting for education and self-determination against the larger backdrop of women’s suffrage.
Set in 1896 Cambridge, where graduating with degrees was a privilege reserved for men.
As these feminist pioneers navigate the challenges and prejudices faced as intelligent, independent women, they also struggle with love and societal expectations.
Grab your tickets here!
- Where: Canadian College of Performing Arts, 1701 Elgin Road
- When: Friday, December 12th – 7:30 p.m.
Christmas Latin Party at The Coda
Get ready for a festive night full of sabor, rhythm, and holiday cheer!
Join for a special Christmas Latin Party featuring the talented sisters, Danny and Nicky Carmona, bringing the heat with live Salsa, Cumbia, and Merengue.
Keeping the energy high on the decks is DJ Moses “El Pachanguero,” spinning the best upbeat Latin party hits to make this a night you won’t forget!
Advance tickets are still available here for $10, and door tickets are $20.
- Where: The Code, 749 View Street
- When: Friday, December 12th – 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
