Three cheers for Friday, Victoria!
Ain’t no time like the present for a good time, so dive into incredible performances such as live music at a cidery, an all-ages drag dinner, comedy and more.
Plus, it’s the Victoria Shamrocks first regular season game on their home turf, so gather some pals and go cheer for your local Lacrosse team!
Here’s 5 things to do in and around Victoria on Friday, May 23rd:
Victoria Shamrocks Season Opener
Lacrosse fans, the Victoria Shamrocks are back for their 75th season!
Their match against the Maple Ridge Burrards marks their first home game of the regular season, and is bound to be an exciting watch.
Plus, there’s free local youth tickets up for grabs with the purchase of an adult ticket (maximum is two free youth tickets per checkout).
Regular adult admission is $22.
- Where: The Q Centre, 1767 Island Highway
- When: Friday, May 23rd at 6:45 p.m.
Live Comedy at The Maple Room
Strath Laughs is back for another brilliant night of comedy, located in the Maple Room above the Sticky Wicket Pub!
The night will kick off with an open mic, and their headliner for Friday’s performance is Carilynn Nicholson.
General admission tickets are $10 at the door, and performers get in for free.
- Where: Strathcona Hotel in the Maple Room, 919 Douglas Street
- When: Friday, May 23rd at 7:30 p.m.
Lunch time Concert in Market Square
Celebrate local talent!
Market Square has partnered with the Greater Victoria Festival Society to offer lunch time concerts from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. in the lower courtyard every Friday in April and May.
They’re free to attend, so bring the whole family!
- Where: Market Square, 560 Johnson Street #39
- When: Friday, May 16th from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Orchard Nights With The Tumblin Dice
Head over to Junction Cidery for their Orchard Nights series, featuring live music by Benson Town and The Tumblin Dice!
There will be plenty of delicious food from Eat Bicycle Pizza and crisp cider to enjoy as well, so relax under the stars and have a great time.
Tickets are $50, and kids 10-years-old and younger get in free.
- Where: Junction Cidery, 273 Prospect Lake Road
- When: Friday, May 23rd from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Served Up! An All Ages Drag Dinner
Moon Under Water Distillery Lounge will be hosting an all-ages drag dinner, Served Up!
Hosted by drag icons Leo and Aries Moon, this month features an all sapphic cast of performers: Ree-Flexi Devi, JJ Rabbit, Bratty B and your hosts as well.
Join us on Friday, May 23rd from 7:00pm-9:30pm for Served Up! An all ages drag dinner in the Moon Under Water’s Distillery Lounge, hosted by drag things Leo and Aries Moon.
As described, attendees can expect big emotions, joy, cultural expression, and absolute clownery!
Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door.
- Where: Moon Under Water Brewpub and Distillery, 350 Bay Street
- When: Friday, May 23rd from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
