Happy Fri-yay, Victoria!
Let’s kick off the weekend with good food, great laughs, and live music across the city.
Whether you’re booking a table for Victoria’s biggest food festival, catching a comedy show, or dancing the night away, there’s no shortage of ways to get out and enjoy a Friday in town.
Here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Friday, January 23rd:
Dine Around and Stay in Town Victoria
Don’t miss out on the first day of Dine Around and Stay in Town Victoria!
This 17-day food extravaganza, hosted by Destination Greater Victoria and the BC Restaurant & Foodservices Association (BCRFA) – Victoria Branch takes place January 23rd to February 8th.
Check out the full restaurant list here to see which local favourites and hidden gems are participating!
Plus, stay at one of their “Stay in Town” local hotel partners with options ranging from budget-friendly to luxury.
Get ready to find your new favourite restaurant!
- Where: Participating restaurants all around Greater Victoria! See the full list here.
- When: January 23rd to February 8th
Comedy Night at Spiral Cafe
Head to Spiral Cafe in Vic West for an evening of comedy!
Enjoy coffee, tea, and other tasty treats while watching comedians, Tammy Tamara Paulin, Darren Millar and host Amit Solanki.
Get ready to laugh—tickets are available at the door!
- Where: Spiral Cafe, 418 Craigflower Street
- When: Friday, January 23rd – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
A Tribute to Moonlight Sinatra at Hermann’s Jazz Club
Let the timeless charisma and romantic storytelling of Frank Sinatra’s repertoire warm you up Friday evening at Hermann’s Jazz Club!
You’re invited to a special concert with acclaimed jazz vocalist Angela Verbrugge, who is recently back from her fall tours to Europe and Asia.
Verbrugge was nominated for Jazz Artist of the Year at the 2024 Western Canadian Music Awards and recently topped both the All About Jazz and JazzTimes polls.
Tickets are $30—get yours here!
- Where: Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View Street
- When: Friday, January 23rd – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Oliver Swain’s BIG MACHINE & The Unfaithful Servants
Catch Oliver Swain’s BIG Machine and The Unfaithful Servants at the Mary Winspear Centre!
Two-time Western Canada Music Award Winner and Juno Nominee, Oliver Swain leads BIG MACHINE, an all-star lineup of artists featuring elements of bluegrass, psych-rock, old-time and modern songwriting. Meanwhile, The Unfaithful Servants have carved a name for themselves as one of Canada’s most acclaimed acoustic acts.
This Friday night, they come together to deliver an epic night of music.
Buy your tickets here for $42.75!
- Where: Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue
- When: Friday, January 23rd – 7:30 p.m.
Hockey Rivalry – Dance Party
Love, rivalry, and ice-cold anthems.
This club night is for the lovers, the rivals, and everyone who likes it a little hot on the ice.
ENCORE is bringing your favourite hockey rivalry TV series to life for one unforgettable night.
Expect episodes playing on a massive screen on stage, iconic moments on repeat, and a crowd that knows exactly who they’re cheering for.
Advance tickets are sold out, but there will be tickets available at the door!
- Where: ENCORE, 1415 Broad Street
- When: Friday, January 23rd – 10 p.m.
