5 things to do in and around Victoria this Thursday, October 22nd

Happy Thursday, Victoria!

Things continue to get scarier in the city as the end of October approaches.

With some truly sinister dancing and cabaret shows across the city to celebrate Halloween, a night walk in support of victims of intimate partner violence and concerts at Royal Theatre and Upstairs, there’s plenty to do this Thursday.

Here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Thursday, October 22nd:

Night Light Walk at Esquimalt Gorge Park and Pavilion

People’s voices can make a difference.

The Night Light Walk is a three-kilometre walk in support of those experiencing or who have experienced intimate partner violence.

The walk is taking place in cities all across the country, and in Victoria will begin at Esquimalt Gorge Park & Pavilion.

All proceeds will be directed to local shelters, so sign up today knowing you will be making a real difference.

Registration can be completed here.

• Where: Esquimalt Gorge Park & Pavilion, 1070 Tillicum Road
• When: Thursday, October 22nd – 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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: Thursday, October 22nd – 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Halloween Cabaret: FUN HOUSE with Atomic Vaudeville

FUN HOUSE is a large-scale, unruly collision of comedy, music, dance, drag, spectacle and theatrical chaos.

This year, audiences enter a warped fun house built for a world increasingly obsessed with frictionless living, virtual experience and keeping messy human bodies at a safe distance.

What begins as entertainment gets stranger, wetter and harder to control as a large ensemble of Victoria artists takes over Fellowship Hall with original music, clown, dance, satire and theatrical mayhem.

Tickets prices vary and can be purchased here.

• Where: 932 Balmoral Road
• When: Thursday, October 22nd – 7:30 p.m.

The Boom Booms with Caleb Hart at Upstairs

The Boom Booms bring their infectious blend of soul, reggae, rock and Latin roots to Upstairs with Caleb Hart!

Born out of a six-month, on-the-fly tour through Latin America in 2008, The Boom Booms have spent nearly two decades building a sound rooted in sunshine, soul and the West Coast.

Their debut album, Hot Rum, introduced a vibrant blend of folk, rock, reggae, African and Latin influences that quickly connected with audiences across BC.

Before long, the lifelong friends were selling out venues and appearing at major festivals including Squamish Live and Pemberton.

They’ll be supported by Caleb Hart.

Tickets are $25 plus fees and can be purchased here.

• Where: Upstairs Entertainment, 15 Bastion Square
• When: Thursday, October 22nd – 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Il Trovatore at Royal Theatre

Catch Pacific Opera Victoria at Royal Theatre!

One of Verdi’s most thrilling operas, Il Trovatore is an epic tale of love, vengeance and fate, driven by soaring melodies, explosive emotion, and unforgettable choruses—including the iconic “Anvil Chorus.”

In this passionate masterpiece, devotion and obsession collide with devastating consequences.

Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased here.

• Where: Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton Street
• When: Thursday, October 22nd – 7:30 p.m.