Friday has arrived, and Victoria is packed with ways to start your weekend right.
Spend the afternoon enjoying nature-themed storytime with the family, then head out in the evening for live performances, a hockey game or a night full of laughs.
Without further ado, here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Friday, March 20th:
Storytime at Swan Lake with GVPL
The Greater Victoria Public Library (GVPL) is hosting free nature-themed storytime at Swan Lake!
Join the library for fun-filled stories, songs, rhymes and puppets for young children ages one to five and their families, followed by 30 minutes of social time and free play.
Register online here!
- Where: Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Road
- When: Friday, March 20th – 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Victoria Royals versus Prince George Cougars – Women in Sports Night
The Victoria Royals are hosting the Prince George Cougars for Women in Sports Night this Friday—the first of the final two home games of the season.
Women in Sports Night is one of the Royals newest theme nights and will highlight a panel of three University of Victoria Vikes athletes—Jamie Garett, Madeline Mittelsteadt and Olivia Roschat before puck drop.
Throughout the night, fans will have the opportunity to meet women helping drive the game forward through in-arena features, storytelling and community partnerships.
Overall, the night aims to create meaningful dialogue around inclusion, increase visibility and celebrate the progress being made across the industry.
Don’t miss this important night in hockey! Tickets are available here.
- Where: Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, 1925 Blanshard Street
- When: Friday, March 20th – puck drop at 7:05 p.m.
The Art of the Adventure at the Vic Theatre
The Art of Adventure is a heart-stirring documentary following legendary adventurers Bristol Foster and Robert Bateman as they traverse continents in a Land Rover.
Their 1957 journey inspired generations through art, conservation, friendship, and lifelong reverence for the wild.
Grab your tickets here for $15!
- Where: The Vic Theatre, 808 Douglas Street
- When: Friday, March 20th – 7:15 p.m.
Rite of Spring at the Royal Theatre
Experience the passion and power of imagination unleashed in a spectacle for the senses at the Royal Theatre!
Rite of Spring Stravinsky’s masterpiece as well as a new exciting choreography by Ballet Victoria’s resident artist Andrea Bayne and more.
Expect a physical and visceral performance with dramatic weight!
Tickets starting at $34.75—secure yours here.
- Where: Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton Street
- When: Friday, March 20th – 7:30 p.m.
Entertainment Village Live at the Mint
OK, DOPE is proud to present IMPROV COMEDY with Entertainment Village!
Catch Noah Brodeur live on stage while you sip on Phillips Beer and take advantage of their exclusive happy hour—it’s the perfect way to kick off your weekend.
Don’t miss a night full of laughs, energy and good vibes!
Tickets are $25—grab yours here.
- Where: The Mint, 1414 Douglas Street
- When: Friday, March 20th – 8 p.m.
