5 things to do in and around Victoria this Friday, October 9th

Another week in the books, Victoria!

Get your Thanksgiving long weekend started off with style this weekend with a night market at White Eagle Polish Hall or comedy performance at McPherson Playhouse.

There’s also plenty of live music going on, with the Zolas performing at The Cap, The Zone showcasing their Band of the Month winners at Studio 919 and an indie rock show taking the stage at Lucky Bar.

Here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Friday, October 9th:

The Zolas at Capital Ballroom

The Zolas are synonymous with Canadian west coast indie rock.

Hailing from Vancouver, they took over radio waves with their 2016 album Swooner, and have been legends in the west coast music scene ever since.

They’re marking a decade since that supremely popular album release with a tour that hits Victoria’s Capital Ballroom on October 9th.

For fans of indie rock, this is a can’t-miss show.

Tickets are $32.50 plus fees and can be purchased here.

• Where: Capital Ballroom, 858 Yates Street
• When: Friday, October 9th – 8 p.m.

Practical Magic Night Market 2 at White Eagle Polish Hall

Dawn + Eve Collective are excited to announce another year of the Practical Magic Night Market!

This year the market will feature a new venue at the White Eagle Polish Hall.

Activate your phone tree, call the coven and gather with them to celebrate the cult classic film Practical Magic, Samhain and the 90s with an evening of tarot, palm and astrology readings, beverages, vendors and vibes!

There is a sliding scale admission fee starting at $6 with partial proceeds going to the Victoria Women’s Transition House Society.Admission can be paid at the door.

• Where: White Eagle Polish Hall, 90 Dock Street
• When: Friday, October 9th – 6 p.m. to late (10ish)

The Zone – Band of the Month Showcase at Studio 919

The Zone’s Bands of the Month from 2026 will perform one after the other, and tickets are free!

Performing live at the show will be TK The Artist (May’s winner), Dead Summer (June’s winner), Miss the Heart (July’s winner) and special guests to be announced!

There is no cover, although this is a 19+ event.

• Where: Studio 919, 919 Douglas Street
• When: Friday, October 9th – 6 p.m.

By Divine Right, Status/Non-Status and Global Fake at Lucky Bar

Toronto’s indie rock veterans hit the stage at Lucky Bar for what’s going to be a night to remember.

They’re co-headlining with Divine Right, an alternative band from Ontario headed by Anishnaabe lead singer Adam Sturgeon.

Supporting them at this show will be island locals Global Fake.

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased here.

• Where: Lucky Bar, 517 Yates Street
• When: Friday, October 9th – 7:30 p.m.

God is a Scottish Drag Queen at McPherson Playhouse

The beloved deity in a floral power suit returns with a twist!

God descends from the heavens (or perhaps a haunted attic?) to hilariously roast everything from pumpkin spice lattes to demonic possession in a laugh-out-loud night of comedy.

Expect divine commentary on the bizarre traditions of Halloween, terrifying costume choices and the true horror of candy corn.

A seasonal special packed with sass, satire and supernatural wit—because nothing is scarier than eternal damnation…except maybe Spirit Halloween.

Tickets start at $54 and can be purchased here.

• Where: McPherson Playhouse, 3 Centennial Square
• When: Friday, October 9th – 7:30 p.m.