5 things to do in and around Victoria this Friday, April 17th

Finish off your week with some fun events, Victoria!

An award-winning play, some cozy live music, how could you not have a good time this Friday?

Whether you want your funny bone tickled with some improv or to rock out to a concert in Little Fernwood, we’ve got you covered.

Check out these 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Friday, April 17th:

Newsies: The Musical at the McPherson Playhouse

Extra, Extra!

The beloved Tony-award winning musical “Newsies” will hit the stage at the McPherson Playhouse this Friday.

An award-winning score to sweep you up in the dramatic fight for what’s fair—based on the strike of 1899 by the child labourers of New York, led by those selling the papers for the rich and powerful.

Scrappy, snappy, and full of rousing calls to action—this musical sensation will have you wanting to “stare down the odds and seize the day”.

Tickets are $55 and can be purchased here.

• Where: McPherson Playhouse, 3 Centennial Square
• When: Friday, April 17th – 7 p.m.

Friday Night Music at Mile Zero Brewing

Relax with some tasty beverages and good tunes.

Mile Zero Brewing is pleased to welcome Choralina Chante to the Mile Zero Brewing taproom for the first time.

This is a free, all ages show.

• Where: Mile Zero Brewing, 4495 Happy Valley Road
• When: Friday, April 17th – 6 p.m.

Bob Ross Paint Night at Oaklands Community Centre

There are no mistakes, just happy little accidents.

The Oaklands Community Centre will be hosting a youth art night for children 9-14. Participants will be following a tutorial from the legend Bob Ross.

Tickets are $25. Drop-ins are welcome, or you can reserve a spot by calling (250) 370-9101.

• Where: Oaklands Community Centre, 2827 Belmont Avenue
• When: Friday, April 17th – 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Competitive Improv Comedy with Garden City Improv

Get ready to laugh out loud!

Theatresports is competitive improv comedy at its best. Join some of Victoria’s best improvisers as they go head-to-head in hilarious improv contests where the audience decides the winner.

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased here. Get them soon, they are selling out quickly!

• Where: Theatre SKAM, 849 Fort Street
• When: Friday, April 17th – 8:15 p.m.

Bennett Mitchell, Isabella and The Sprouts, and Elbow Kiss at Little Fernwood

Who doesn’t love some good folk music?

Bennett Mitchell, Isabella and The Sprouts and Elbow Kiss will all be performing at Little Fernwood.

With a cozy atmosphere and good tunes, this one is going to be special.

• Where: Fernwood Community and Arts Association, 1921 Fernwood Road
• When: Friday, April 17th – 7 p.m.