5 things to do in and around Victoria this Friday, October 23rd 

The weekend is here!

This Friday, performance is paramount.

With a comedy show at Junction Cidery, a show at Capital Ballroom and a performance of Rocky Horror with Drag Sunday Productions, there’s something for everyone.

If that’s not your thing, check out a night market at The Roxy Theatre or the famous Crafted Farmhouse Market if you’re looking to get crafty this Friday!

Here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Friday, October 23rd:

Crafted Farmhouse Market at Mary Winspear Centre

There’s no time like October for getting cozy and crafty!

The popular Crafted Farmhouse Market is returning to Sidney’s Mary Winspear Centre this October for another weekend of local shopping, handmade treasures and family-friendly fun.

On Friday, October 23rd and Saturday, October 24th, more than 60 artisan vendors will fill the venue for a weekend featuring live music, artisan vendors, youth makers, sweet treats and more!

Guests can browse dozens of local vendors, including some Vancouver Island favourites such as Stitch by Adria, The Felt Florist, tal-glow skincare, Rose McGrath Creations and Zaworski Art and Homestead, among dozens of others.

Admission is just $5 at the door.

• Where: Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Sidney Avenue
• When: Friday, October 23rd – 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Comedy Night at Junction Cidery

Get ready for an amazing night of stand-up at the Junction Cidery!

The cidery will be packing the room with some of the funniest comics around.

This month, the show features Darren Millar, Patti Savard, Lena Mutafov, Mathew Hughes and Mackenzie Edwards

Food is provided by Bicycle Pizza, and organizers suggest arriving early if you’re looking for food.

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased here.

• Where: Junction Orchard and Cidery, 273 Prospect Lake Road
• When: Friday, October 23rd – 8 p.m.

nuance. Night Market at The Roxy Theatre

Pivot is happy to be piloting a new project at The Roxy in order to get more local bands and artists in their space.

If it goes well, they’ll make it a recurring event! Head to the Roxy for bands, vendors, a DJ, projections, food and drink!

Tickets are $10 advance or $20 at the door. Purchase yours here.

• Where: The Roxy Theatre, 2657 Quadra Street
• When: Friday, October 23rd – 7 p.m. to late

Rocky Horror with Drag Sunday Productions

Drag Sunday Productions annual Rocky Horror Drag Show returns to the Greenhouse (previously the Metro Studio Theatre) at 1411 Quadra Street!

Far beyond your average movie screening of Rocky Horror, far beyond a musical theatre showing of Rocky Horror and far beyond a shadow-cast screening show.

Rocky Horror is all-drag, full of dance, makeup, gender expression and as queer as it can possibly get.

Tickets are $55 and can be purchased here.

• Where: The Greenhouse, 1411 Quadra Street
• When: Friday, October 23rd – 6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Moontricks at Capital Ballroom

Based in the Kootenay mountains, Nathan Gurley and Sean Rodman of nationally renowned electro-folk duo Moontricks draw inspiration from the ongoing cycles of the natural world.

They released their debut album in 2022, and have been featured on everything from Netflix shows to Fox Sports.

They’re in the middle of a North America tour, and will hit Victoria’s Capital Ballroom on October 23rd.

Moontricks will be joined on stage by Kr3ture and Frase.

Remaining tickets start at $35 plus fees and can be purchased here.

• Where: Capital Ballroom, 858 Yates Street
• When: Friday, October 23rd – 8:30 p.m.