5 things to do in and around Victoria this Friday, May 8th

Here’s to starting the weekend strong, Victoria!

Friday is here and with it comes another packed weekend in the city.

We all know Buccaneer Days kicks off this weekend, but there are plenty of other events to keep you involved this Friday too.

Whether you’re looking for an early Mother’s Day event or want to catch City and Colour at the Royal Theatre, you’ve got options to choose from.

Here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Friday, May 8th:

Mother’s Day Terrarium Workshop

Plant a terrarium with Mom!

Join VI Plant Shop for a hands-on terrarium workshop where you’ll build your own little garden in a glass container.

Instructors will guide you through the process and this event is suitable for all levels.

Everyone leaves with a fully planted, decorated terrarium plus tips on how to keep your plants happy and thriving at home.

Decorations include small gnome and fairy figures to complete your project.

Looking for a fun Mother’s Day idea? Bring mom along and make something beautiful together.

Tickets are $54.60 and can be purchased here.

• Where: VI Plant Shop, 515 Chatham Street
• When: Friday, May 8th – 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

City in Colour at the Royal Theatre

Head down to the Royal McPherson Playhouse and catch City and Colour!

Dallas Green, known as City and Colour, is an acclaimed singer, songwriter and performer whose seven studio albums have earned him five Junos, including two Songwriter of the Year awards, and multiple Platinum certifications.

His emotionally rich songwriting has built a devoted global fanbase and led him to share stages with P!nk, Coldplay, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Neil Young and more.

Tickets start at $109 and can be purchased here.

• Where: Royal McPherson Playhouse, 805 Broughton Street
• When: Friday, May 8th – 8 p.m.

Upstairs – Downstairs at Craigdarroch Castle

Head down to Craigdarroch Castle for an Improvised British drama in a real-life castle!

Step inside the world of aristocrats, servants, secrets and social scandal as Craigdarroch Castle becomes the setting for a fully improvised period drama inspired by Downton Abbey.

When tradition clashes with change, our household on the brink must navigate love, loyalty, ambition and class—with no script!

This performance takes place throughout Craigdarroch Castle with scenes unfolding in different rooms of the historic home.

The audience will move from space to space during the approximately one-hour performance, following the lives of both “upstairs” and “downstairs” as their stories collide.

Tickets are $38.54 and can be purchased here.

• Where: Craigdarroch Castle, 1050 Joan Crescent
• When: Friday, May 8th – 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Beside Myself at the Belfry Theatre

Get out and enjoy some local theatre!

hapax theatre is pleased to present Beside Myself by Jennifer Wynne Webber, an intimate and powerful play about identity, mental health, and the search for self on your own terms.

The story follows Hally, a recent widow who leaves Saskatchewan to live on a sailboat off the coast of British Columbia.

With the help of the ancient myth of Halcyon, the language of particle physics and the ghost of her wife Wade, Hally navigates grief, memory, and transformation.

Poetic, funny and deeply human, Beside Myself weaves myth, science, and raw emotion into a moving story about loss, resilience, and reclaiming yourself.

Tickets are pay-what-you-can and can be purchased here.

• Where: The Belfry Theatre, 1291 Gladstone Ave
• When: Friday, May 8th – 8 p.m.

The 10 Dollar Rap Show at Lucky Bar

Head down to Lucky Bar for the $10 Rap Show!

The night will feature performances by Sweatpant Superstars, Gotone, Cedar Hill Kings, STAX x Lord Condor and Whirlybird.

DJ Low will be on the ones and twos.

Stick around afterwards for another show Bestie, an R&B party.

Tickets to the show are—you guessed it— $10 and can be purchased here.

• Where: Lucky Bar, 517 Yates Street
• When: Friday, May 8th – 7 p.m.