Victoria Events: August 15 - 22

Happy Tuesday, friends. Welcome to another edition of TWIV, the newsletter equivalent of your neighbourhood coffee shop bulletin board.

On our radar

💄 Jimbo Drag Circus: Hot off winning RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8, Jimbo has announced a world tour, ending off in Victoria June 12, 2024.

🎤 Taylor Swift-themed event: Indulge in a menu themed after the pop star, trivia, and lip-sync battles on Aug 27.

🎵 Rifflandia: Electric Avenue: See some big names in EDM, hip hop and pop at this first weekend for Riff, Sept. 7-9.

🎙️ Charlotte Cardin at Capital Ballroom: Catch the Canadian singer who’s garnered international attention on Nov. 18.

Happening this week and weekend

🍲 North Saanich Flavourtrails 

Friday-Sunday | North Saanich

Enjoy this weekend-long festival to explore local farmers, fishers, food producers, chefs, vintners, brewers, cider makers, distillers and more! Follow the trail map provided online to discover each stop.

🍻 Lighthouse Brewing Co. 25th anniversary 

Saturday | 3-9pm | Lighthouse Brewing Co.

Join this block party to celebrate 25 years of this local brewery. Enjoy some tunes, tasty food and, of course, plenty of beer.

🎈 Parkfest 2023

Sunday | 11-4pm | Redfern Playground

Check out this neighbourhood festival hosted by the South Jubilee Neighbourhood Association featuring art activities, children’s events, BBQ, and a “Barkfest” for dogs.

Jeremy Wong at Hermann’s | Today | 7pm

See the award-winning vocalist, as part of the U-JAM Summer Workshop. [$15]

Music in the park: Demographix (Classic Rock) | Today | 6-8pm

Listen to some live music in the park—grab food or bring your own picnic and make an evening of it. [Free]

The Last Waltz at Cinecenta | Wednesday | 5pm & 7:20pm

Honour the legacy of Canadian rocker and frontman of The Band, Robbie Robertson with this screening of Martin Scorsese’s award winning concert documentary. [$9]

Fernwood Comedy Night | Wednesday | 8pm

Get some laughs in this week at this comedy night at Fernwood Inn. [$15]

2nd annual golf fundraiser for Island Kids Cancer | Wednesday | 1pm

Hit the greens and raise money for an important cause. Registration at 11:30, shot gun starts at 1pm, followed by cocktails at 7pm. [By donation—packages available]

Capital Bikes presents The Engine Inside | Thursday | 7pm

A compelling local screening of the internationally lauded documentary, 'The Engine Inside.' Join for an inspiring cycling geared night. [$11+]

The Rowan Farintosh Group at Hermann’s | Thursday | 7pm

The group returns to Hermann’s Jazz club to perform their jazz improvisation with hip hop and funk elements. [$20]

Light, Steel and Imagination opens at Artsea Gallery | Friday | 9-5pm

Take in these award-winning photographic works on canvas and paper, ranging from abstract pieces to wildlife, land and cityscapes. Show runs until Aug. 24.

All Together Now drop-in choir | Friday | 7pm

Get your vocal chords ready to sing some Talking Heads tunes at this week’s drop-in choir. [$22]

Paris When it Sizzles at Cameron Bandshell | Friday | 9pm

Catch this classic Audrey Hepburn rom com in Beacon Hill Park—make sure you bring something to sit on and feel free to bring your own snacks. [Free]

Napolean Dynamite at Cameron Bandshell | Saturday | 9pm

If Friday’s show doesn’t suit you, you can view this obscure Jon Heder comedy at Beacon Hill for Saturday. [Free]

Barbie World at Capital Ballroom | Saturday | 10pm

Get ready to “dance the night away” at this Barbie-themed party. There’s only one rule: wear pink! [$12+]

La Ren and Ella Korth at Vinyl Envy | Saturday | 7:45pm

Have your heartstrings pulled with these romantic singers, featuring La Ren’s folk sounds and Korth’s soulful tunes. [$19]

For Dancers Only: Soul and funk dance party | Saturday | 10pm

Get your groove on at this funky dance party at the Victoria Event Centre. [$15]

Community Garage Sale at VEC | Saturday | 12-4pm

Find some treasures at this garage sale and grab a drink while you shop. [Free]

London Calling at Hermann’s | Saturday | 8:30pm

Catch this tribute to The Clash, The Who, The Kinks and British rock in general. [$20]

Music in the Park: Tight Hair (disco) | Next Tuesday | 6-8pm

Listen to some live music in the park—grab food or bring your own picnic and make an evening of it. [Free]

Ongoing events:

Bastion Square Market | Thu-Sat | 11am

The public market runs every Thursday to Saturday offering a mix of handmade products, entertainment, baked goods, and more. [Free]

Tony Grove Solo Art Show of New Works | Tuesday+

Tony’s captivating new paintings of maritime scenes will be on display from Aug 8-Sep 6 at Fortune Gallery. [Free]

Sooke Fine Arts Show

Vancouver Island’s longest-running juried fine art show is back with a variety of events over its 10-day run, on now until Monday. [$15]

Moss Street Market | Saturdays | 10am-2pm

Discover local vendors, get farm-fresh produce and listen to live music at this weekly market. [Free]

Sunday Afternoon Jam at The Loft | Sundays | 3-7pm

Sit back and enjoy a musical afternoon with Rainshadow Al and Victoria’s talented musicians and singers, on stage to jam a few tunes. [$5]

Esquimalt Farmers Market | Mondays & Thurdays | 4:30-7:30pm

Load up on farm-fresh goodies at this local market, happening at Gorge Park on Mondays and Memorial Park on Thursdays. [Free]

That’s it!

Thanks for checking in this week. Hope you found something good to add to your calendar. If not, reply back and let us know what you’re looking for. Consider us your concierge to good times.

See you next week? Same time, same place.

✌️ TWIV