Happy Thursday, Victoria!
Long weekend activities are already amping up, so start your celebrations early with the Luxton Spring Fair, Cirque Du Soleil on ice, and more.
If you’re looking to dive into the local music scene in Victoria, there’s an epic album release show for Earth Freaks happening at Capital Ballroom, too!
Without further delay, here’s 5 things to do in and around Victoria on Thursday, May 15th:
Luxton Spring Fair
Gather the family and start your Victoria Day long weekend celebrations early at the popular Luxton Spring Fair out in Langford.
This year’s fair officially kicks off on Thursday, May 15th and runs until Sunday, May 18th with an array of unique activities and entertainment.
Four days of non-stop May long weekend family-fun involve carnival rides, games, vendors, antique farm equipment, blacksmiths, heritage museum displays and more!
Regular price carnival ride wristbands are $50 per day and can be purchased here.
- Where: Luxton Hall, 1040 Marwood Avenue, Langford
- When: Thursday, May 15th from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Earth Freaks Album Release Show
This is a gathering of local bands you won’t want to miss!
Celebrate with the Earth Freaks as they release their second album, featuring additional performances by Standard Issue Pleasure Model and Poppa Don Gernie.
Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online.
- Where: Capital Ballroom, 858 Yates Street
- When: Thursday, May 15th from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Musical Comedy Show
Artemis Whiskey Bar is hosting a musical comedy show this Thursday!
To get to this whimsical, speak-easy bar, just enter beside Cafe Mexico and use the secret bookshelf entrance, then tilt book titled Artemis.
Tickets are just under $12 and can be purchased via Eventbrite.
- Where: Artemis Whiskey Bar, 1409 Store Street
- When: Thursday, May 15th from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Cirque du Soleil CRYSTAL
The CRYSTAL series of Cirque Du Soleil in Victoria has officially arrived, and will be running until May 18th at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre!
CRYSTAL is their first and only show performed on ice, and features jaw-dropping acrobatics with fast-paced, choreographed skating in a dreamy frozen landscape.
Cirque Du Soleil is a bold blend of artistry and athleticism, and has captivated audiences around the world during their CYRSTAL tour.
Ticket prices vary by seat selection, and you can purchase them here.
- Where: Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, 1925 Blanshard Street
- When: Thursday, May 15th at 7 p.m.
Book Launch with Hans Roemer and Mary Sanseverino
Join Hans Roemer and Mary Sanseverino in celebrating the launch of their book, Book Native Plants of British Columbia’s Coastal Dry Belt: A Photographic Guide.
As described, this guide takes readers on a botanical journey through the unique ecosystems of British Columbia and northern Washington’s Coastal Dry Belt.
Organized by plant communities and habitats, it is an invaluable resource for naturalists, students, and nature enthusiasts alike!
This event is free to attend, but donations will be gratefully accepted.
- Where: Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary Society, 3873 Swan Lake Road
- When: Thursday, May 15th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
