Kick off your Friday with something fun, Victoria!
From hands-on creative workshops and community events to live performances and comedy shows, there’s plenty happening around the city to help you ease into the weekend.
Whether you’re looking to try something new, get a little creative or simply sit back and be entertained, there are lots of great options to choose from.
Here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Friday, March 27th:
Make a Mug – Beginner Pottery Class
Enjoy a relaxed, hands-on pottery experience where you’ll learn the basics and leave with something uniquely your own.
Bring a friend, a partner or come on your own—everyone is welcome!
In this class, you’ll create your own mug from start to finish, decorating it with stamps and glazing it to make it truly one-of-a-kind.
There are two class times on Friday: 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Grab your spot here for $70!
- Where: Eccentric Artist & Studio, 829-C Admirals Road
- When: Friday, March 27th – 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. & 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Sea Glass Wind Chimes at the Bent Mast
Join the Original Craft Night for a fun and relaxing evening at the Bent Mast Pub in James Bay as you create your own beautiful Sea Glass Wind Chimes.
Using colourful sea glass, real driftwood and other coastal-inspired treasures, you’ll craft a unique piece that brings the beachy vibes home.
No experience or supplies required!
Secure your spot for $50 here.
- Where: The Bent Mast Restaurant & Lounge, 512 Simcoe Street
- When: Friday, March 27th – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Time on the Land & Creating Together
Join International students from UWC Pearson College as they share reflections, artistic pursuits and personal stories developed during an experiential learning week on lək̓ʷəŋən Territory.
The showcase will celebrate process, community and the vital role art plays in bringing people together on our collective journeys of (un)learning towards climate justice and land back.
This event is a Peer-to-Peer (P2P) fundraiser for RAVEN.
Admission is available on a sliding scale and includes chai and other refreshments—get your tickets here!
- Where: Open Space Arts Society, 510 Fort Street
- When: Friday, March 27th – 7 p.m. to 9 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 at The Mint!
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.
Tickets are available for $25 here!
- Where: The Mint, 1414 Douglas Street
- When: Friday, March 27th – 8 p.m.
Bruce McCulloch at McPherson Playhouse
Bruce McCulloch’s Dark Purple Slice is a one-man show that moves brilliantly between funny, relatable and uplifting by combining touching and hilarious stories with poetic observations on life and the things we do.
As the “dark purple slice” of the Kids in the Hall, Bruce explores the lengths we go to to cope, using his favourite method—gallows humour.
This show features new great songs and old favourites while Bruce makes an agreement with the audience to take care of each other and to embrace the beauty and joy of life.
Tickets are $47.50—get yours here!
- Where: McPherson Playhouse, 3 Centennial Square
- When: Friday, March 27th – 8 p.m.
