Happy Friday, Victoria!
No plans yet? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered.
Whether you’re craving live music, a night at the theatre, drag and dinner, or a high-energy hockey game, the city is serving up a little bit of everything tonight.
From award-winning films to powerhouse performances, there’s no shortage of ways to kick off your weekend on a high note.
Here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Friday, January 9th:
Cutting Through Rocks at The Vic Theatre
An Iranian motorcycle-loving trailblazer becomes a remote village’s first female councilwoman.
Sara Shahverdi challenges patriarchal norms, teaches girls to ride, and fights against child marriage.
Cutting Through Rocks won the Grand Jury Prize in the World Documentary Competition at the Sundance Film Festival and was shortlisted for the Academy Awards.
Buy your tickets here!
- Where: The Vic Theatre, 808 Douglas Street
- When: Friday, January 9th – 5:15 p.m.
Dinner & Drag
Head over to the Friends of Dorothy Lounge for an evening of delight as Mina Mercury hosts Dinner and Drag!
With a new menu sure to amuse your bouche, great cocktails, and fabulous entertainment, it’s guaranteed to be a ball.
Adults only!
- Where: Friends of Dorothy, 537 Johnson Street
- When: Friday, January 9th – 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Barrie Sorensen at Hermann’s Jazz Club
After a decade playing as a sideman with many of Victoria’s top musicians, Barrie Sorensen makes his debut at Hermann’s as a leader of his own group.
Barrie will be presenting an evening of modern, original tunes, encompassing a wide variety of grooves, including funk, jazz-rock, swing, and Latin.
Tickets are $30—get yours here!
- Where: Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View Street
- When: Friday, January 9th – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Tina – The Tina Turner Musical at the Royal Theatre
An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll.
Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters.
Tickets are still available and start at $176.25! Grab yours here.
- Where: Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton Street
- When: Friday, January 9th – 7 p.m.
Victoria Royals vs. Spokane Chiefs
The first of two matchups between the Victoria Royals and Spokane Chiefs hits the ice on January 9th, kicking off a high-stakes weekend of WHL action.
Following an exciting week of league trades, the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre is sure to be buzzing, especially with Hockey Fest just one day away.
Don’t miss this epic Friday showdown—grab your tickets here.
- Where: Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, 1925 Blanshard Street
- When: Friday, January 9th – puck drops at 7:05 p.m.
