5 things to do in and around Victoria this Friday, July 10th

The weekend is here!

This weekend is going to be a big one, with Victoria Pride and Phillips Backyard Music Festival making their return.

Chance the Rapper headlines the festival at Phillips Backyard on Friday, and it’s going to be a once-in-a-lifetime show.

There are also plenty of unofficial Pride events taking over the city this Friday, as well the famous SKAMpede and the Green Party Party!

Whatever you decide to get up to, make sure you start your weekend off right with some of these incredible events!

Here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Friday, July 10th:

Chance the Rapper at Phillips Backyard Music Festival 

The Phillips Backyard Music Festival is finally here!

Catch headliner Chance the Rapper for a once-in-a-lifetime set as he kicks off the first night of the weekend festival.

Duckwrth, Cartal Madras, Nicky Mackenzie and Dacey will also be performing on the main stage, with BC-based acts Blush., Kimmortal, Mikey Jose and Bukola on the Music BC Stage.

This is going to be a weekend full of incredible music, make sure you don’t miss out!

Single-day tickets are still available for Friday for $125. Purchase yours here.

• Where: Phillips Brewing Co., 2010 Government Street
• When: Friday, July 10th – 4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Green Party Party at the Fernwood Community Centre

The Green Party is taking over the Fernwood Community Centre outdoor space with DJs, local artists, games and local organizations for an evening of connection and disconnection on the dance floor!

Head down and hang, meet people and collect some art!

They’ll also be celebrating the one year anniversary of Emily Lowan’s campaign for the party’s leadership.

Tickets for the Green Party Party are on a sliding scale starting at $10 and can be purchased here.

• Where: The Fernwood Community Centre, 1240 Gladstone Avenue
• When: Friday, July 10th – 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Yes and Yesteryear: An Improvised Jane Austen at Emily Carr House

Join Paper Street Theatre as they attempt to improvise their way through the conventions and manners of proper society.

One knows that aside from the security of the hearth, social standing and familial responsibilities the sensibility of the heart is of great importance to a young lady.

And that generally, a suggestion or two is always greatly appreciated.

Join Paper Street’s cast of landed gentry as they attempt to improvise their way through the conventions and manners of proper society and all the unforeseen complications such constraints provide.

It’s sure to be an outing Jane Austen, or Emily Carr, would be delighted to attend!

Tickets are $28 plus fees and can be purchased here.

• Where: Emily Carr House, 207 Government Street
• When: Friday, July 10th – 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

After Hours: Pride at the Royal BC Museum

Celebrate love, identity and self-expression at After Hours: Pride!

This vibrant, inclusive event is all about joy, community and honouring 2SLGBTQIA+ history and culture.

Dance, explore and connect in a night filled with colour, creativity, and pride.

Light snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.

Remaining tickets are $42 and can be purchased here. You’ll need to purchase in advance though, as no door tickets are available.

• Where: The Royal BC Museum, 675 Belleville Street
• When: Friday, July 10th – 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

SKAMpede with Theatre SKAM

SKAMpede, now in its 18th year, is an annual professionally curated outdoor performance festival.

It is fun for the whole family, providing engaging live entertainment for the many communities of Victoria.

This year’s festival, running from July 10th to 12th, will feature eight 10-minute works presented by local performers as well as artists from across the province.

New this year is a performance hub at Regatta Point Park on Saturday and Sunday.

Audiences can choose between two different tours, Selkirk and Central, each consisting of four shows each, as well as a choice between cycling or pedestrian tours.

At the festival, patrons depart in groups of fifteen from the festival hub. On each tour, audiences watch a mix of original works of comedy, music, dance, theatre, poetry and other artistic practices.

Tours run simultaneously and continue throughout the weekend, so that audiences can see every performance SKAMpede has to offer.

Friday night is the preview; each tour departs five times from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

• Where: Visit the website here for a map of launch points
• When: Friday, July 10th – 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.