Happy Friday, Victoria!
If you’re looking for something to do as the weekend kicks off, you’re in luck—this Friday is packed with fun things to do.
Whether you’re in the mood to catch a powerful film, wander through glowing public art, sing along to iconic hits, or laugh your way into the weekend, there’s something happening for every vibe.
Here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Friday, February 13th:
Victoria Film Festival
Shifting Baselines
Where the Rio Grande meets the Gulf of Mexico, SpaceX rockets blast skyward, astronomers gaze upon stars and satellites, hawkers shill their wares and environmentalists survey the damage.
This film plays at The Roxy on Friday, February 13th at 2:30 p.m. Get your tickets here!
Everest Dark
A legendary Nepalese guide undertakes a perilous final ascent of Everest to retrieve a fallen climber, revealing the human cost, commercialization, and profound spiritual burden behind the world’s most coveted summit.
This film plays at The Vic Theatre on Friday, February 13th at 5 p.m. Grab your tickets here!
All screenings at The Vic are 19+ only, as it is a licensed venue.
How Dark My Love
An intimate portrait of controversial Brooklyn artist Joe Coleman, chronicling his three-year journey to create a monumental seven-foot painting of his wife, while exploring themes of obsession, independence, and unconventional love.
This film plays at The Print Hole on Friday, February 13th at 5 p.m. Get your tickets here!
The Victoria Film Festival runs from February 6th to 15th.
- Where: Various locations
- When: Friday, February 13th – varies showtimes
Community Day – Drawn Together at Maritime Museum of BC
Join the Maritime Museum of BC for a welcoming and heartwarming Community Day centered on love, family, and legacy!
Drop in anytime between 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and take part in a creative ink watercolour activity, inviting you to reflect on family members, ancestors, or chosen family who have shaped your story.
Inspired by the holidays and themes from their 1858: Black Routes, Black Roots exhibit, create a meaningful ink portrait to take home—one that celebrates our loved ones and the stories that connect us.
Come create, reflect, and celebrate the ties that draw us together as a community!
- Where: Maritime Museum of BC, 744 Douglas Street
- When: Friday, February 13th – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m
Victoria at Dusk
A free winter arts festival will be lighting up downtown Victoria this Family Day long weekend!
From February 13th to 15th starting at 5 p.m., downtown will come alive with bustling social spaces, quiet reflective experiences, and playful interactions that are fun for the whole family.
This all-ages free event brought to Victoria by the City of Victoria’s OUR DWTN program and The Wilder, is bound to be a weekend filled with lights, art, and discovery.
View the full lineup of events here!
- Where: Ship Point, Wharf Street
- When: Friday, February 13th – 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
April Wine at the McPherson Playhouse
April Wine is a Canadian rock band formed in 1969. Originally based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the band enjoyed international success in the 1970s and 1980s, releasing more than 20 albums since 1971, and selling over 20 million albums worldwide.
For one night and one night only, they’ll be taking the McPherson Playhouse stage, playing their greatest hits.
Tickets start at $68—grab yours here!
- Where: McPherson Playhouse, 3 Centennial Square
- When: Friday, February 13th – 8 p.m.
The Crowd Work Show
OK, DOPE is proud to present The Crowd Work Show with Nash Park and Alex Forman, a 100% improvised stand-up comedy show!
Alex and Nash will be taking the stage at the same time with absolutely zero material prepared. Armed only with a microphone and their wits the two will have to find the funny by talking to the crowd and navigating their surroundings.
If you’re looking for a fun, rowdy comedy show on a Friday night, this is the show for you!
Tickets are $25—grab yours here.
- Where: The Mint, 1414 Douglas Street
- When: Friday, February 13th – 9 p.m.
