5 things to do in and around Victoria this Friday, July 24th

Happy Friday, Victoria!

This week’s been a heater in Victoria, and the events this Friday are getting spicy too.

Check out CHURCH Cabaret at the Vicious Poodle, or take your baby to some yoga at Little Fernwood.

Whatever your vibe is, get out and get involved in the community!

Here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Friday, July 24th:

CHURCH Cabaret at the Vicious Poodle

CHURCH is an all-queer cabaret and Victoria’s favorite Friday Night Drag Show.

Showcases take place at 9 p.m., 10 p.m. and 11 p.m.

This show allows for time to mingle, flirt and dance before, in-between sets and after the show. Drop in anytime between 8 p.m. and midnight for a fun entertaining night on the town.

Every showcase is unique, diverse and highly entertaining.

Attendees can expect to see drag queens, kings, things and monsters. If you’re lucky, you might catch some burlesque, boylesque, draglesque, improv, stand-up, clown, puppetry and other forms of queer performing arts.

This event has no cover charge although patrons are encouraged to tip both the performers and servers.

• Where: The Vicious Poodle, 726 Johnson Street
• When: Friday, July 24th – 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Improv: The Musical at Theatre SKAM

Head down to Theatre SKAM for a hilarious night of musical comedy!

Presented by Garden City Improv, Improv: The Musical, a fully improvised musical theatre experience with songs, stories and characters made up entirely on the spot, based on audience suggestions!

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased here.

• Where: Theatre SKAM, 849 Fort Street
• When: Friday, July 24th – 8:30 p.m. to 9:40 p.m.

Yoga Babes at Paul Phillips Hall

A chill postpartum class for you and your babe!

Join a laid back class where attendees can bring their babies and connect with other parents in your community.

At the start of class, discuss postpartum topics, tips and support, then move into guided stretching and yoga.

No previous yoga experience required, and the class is suitable for babies from newborns to crawling — and there is now a gated area for the crawlers to hang out in!

It’s okay if you are running late, have a fussy baby or need to spend most of class feeding them — this is a space for you to feel relaxed and comfortable, whatever that may look like. This is an inclusive and supportive group.

All classes are led by lovely teacher and local mama Roxie Fehr.

• Where: Paul Phillips Hall, 1923 Fernwood Road
• When: Friday, July 24th – 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Dysaynia Album Release at Lucky Bar

Head down to Lucky Bar for an album release party!

Dysania is headlining the event, with featured guests Stank and Standard Issue Pleasure Model also taking the stage.

Dysaynia was the winner of The Zone’s Band of the Month in August last year, blending heavy riffs and shoegaze elements for a classic 90s metal mixed with nu-metal feel.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased here.

• Where: Lucky Bay, 517 Yates Street
• When: Friday, July 24th – 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Forces Friday – Kamloops NorthPaws versus Victoria HarbourCats at Royal Athletic Park

It’s Forces Friday with the Victoria HarbourCats!

All military and first responders and their families can enjoy $10 general admission tickets.

The two teams are neck and neck in the standings, with the HarbourCats on a two game win streak.

Tickets start at $10 for military and first responders, and $10 for the public and can be purchased here.

• Where: Royal Athletic Park, 1014 Caledonia Avenue
• When: Friday, July 24th – 6:35 p.m.