5 things to do in and around Victoria this Friday, March 13th

Ready to kick off the weekend, Victoria? 

Whether you want to cheer on the Royals, laugh at a comedy show or enjoy a relaxed night of board games with the community, there’s something happening for every kind of Friday night. 

Here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Friday, March 13th:

All-Ages Board Game Night

Join the Vic West Community Association for their free, monthly drop-in board game night! 

Come with friends or play with a group of your neighbour’s and community members. This event is completely free and open to all ages, but those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Popcorn is available by donation!

• Where: Vic West Community Centre, 521 Craigflower Road
• When: Friday, March 13th – 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Victoria Royals versus Vancouver Giants – Indigenous Celebration Night

This Friday, the Victoria Royals are hosting the Vancouver Giants for Indigenous Celebrations Night, presented by Western Coast Insurance, at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre!

The evening will recognize the Lək̓ʷəŋən peoples on whose territory the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre stands, celebrate local Indigenous culture while highlighting community partnerships that support ongoing reconciliation efforts. 

There’ll be live performances from the Esquimalt Singers and Dancers, taking place on the concourse at gate one throughout the evening. 

All proceeds from the 50/50 raffle will benefit Surrounded by Cedar Child and Family Services, with an additional $500 contribution from Western Coast Insurance.

Grab your tickets here! 

• Where: Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, 1925 Blanshard Street
• When: Friday, March 13th – puck drops at 7:05 p.m.

Canadian Steam at the Mary Winspear Centre

A music and comedy show with mildly sexy lumberjacks!

These flannel-clad heartthrobs have been officially dispatched by the Ministry of Sexy to prove that Canada isn’t just nice—it’s devastatingly funny. 

But here’s the twist: audience judges decide if they’ve earned the ‘Official Stamp of Sexy’ at the end of the night, and your cheers hold the power! 

Don’t miss out on this hilarious night—tickets are available for $55 here. 

• Where: Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue
• When: Friday, March 13th – 7:30 p.m.

BLIND DATES LIVE! at the Mint

OK, DOPE is proud to present BLIND DATES LIVE! with Alex Forman! 

Looking for something to do on a Friday Night!? Well look no further—whether you are single or taken, this will be a show you won’t want to miss. 

Watch singles take the stage for a live first blind date all the while Alex sits behind them attempting to help when things go south, but often making things much worse. 

Tickets are $25—grab yours here!

• Where: The Mint, 1414 Douglas Street
• When: Friday, March 13th – 8 p.m.

The Place You Gave Us at Intrepid Theatre

Think about the places that stay with you. 

The first apartment you called your own, the theatre where you met a friend who changed your life, the cafe where you finally said goodbye. 

The Place You Gave Us is about the way these places hold our stories and how these stories hold us. 

Blending together movement and dance with improvised theatre, this show promises to explore all of the mundane, lived-in and heartbreakingly beautiful ways our environments become an extension of us. 

Tickets are available here for $22!

• Where: Intrepid Theatre, 1609 Blanshard Street
• When: Friday, March 13th – 8 p.m.