Cheers to Friday, Victoria!
Prepare yourself for an evening of transformative, powerful, and floor-shaking performances available for you and your friends to enjoy!
Not only will there be a number of featured musical events, there’s also a pro wrestling match and a glitter roller skate event — if you’re feeling glamorous.
What are you waiting for? Good luck picking just one…
Without further delay, here’s 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Friday, June 23rd:
Digital Disco at Quadratic Sound
DJ THAMOS invites you to ascend to holographic heights with his prepared mixes and a kaleidoscopic, laser-filled atmosphere at Quadratic Sound!
The event is described to contain future funk favourites, electro edits, and discopop dmashups.
Gather your best buddies and go dance!
Tickets are around $15 and can be purchased here.
- Where: 655 Queens Avenue
- When: Friday, June 23rd at 9 p.m.
Vancouver Island Pro Wrestling Match
Featuring Nanaimo’s own B.J. Laredo and Funnybone, this match is sure to be an enthralling one!
Laredo is the reigning and defending champion of Vancouver Island Pro Wrestling’s “Anarchy Rules” division and Funnybone is bringing 19 years of experience to the ring.
Purchase advance tickets for $20 or pay $25 at the door!
- Where: Centennial United Church Gym, 612 David Street
- When: Friday, June 23rd from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Ska & Reggae Festival: Congo Natty, Stickybuds, Jennay Badger
Described as a bond between Jamaican-rooted music and modern electronic music, these performances will be sure to keep you grooving all night long.
It’s hosted at the Victoria Curling Club and ticket prices are $45 and can be purchased here.
Be sure to check out the rest of the festival’s lineup!
- Where: 1952 Quadra Street
- When: Friday, June 23rd at 9 p.m.
JazzFest Presents: Molly Johnson & Phil Dwyer Trio
Molly Johnson’s music is described as mischievous, magical, and full of powerful storytelling. She has performed for notable people such as the Prince and late Princess of Wales, Nelson Mandela, and producer/multi-instrumentalist Quincy Jones.
This will be a hypnotizing evening of soul, jazz, and funk that you won’t want to miss!
Tickets are around $50 and can be purchased here.
- Where: 3 Centennial Square
- When: Friday, June 23rd at 7:30 p.m.
Glitz & Glam Roller Jam
The Pearkes Recreation Centre is hosting a unique and sparkly roller event this Friday!
The all ages portion of the evening runs from 5:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. and the adult skate runs from 7:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.
Ticket prices vary depending on which time slot you choose, so be sure to double check the event before you go!
Skate rentals are an extra $7.
- Where: 3100 Tillicum Road
- When: Friday, June 23rd from 5:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.
