Victoria Events Aug 6-13

Phillips Backyard 2, Dragon Boat Fest, Bowker Creek Brush Up, and more!

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Robyn Bell
August 06, 2024

Happy Tuesday, friends. Welcome to another edition of TWIV, now sit back, relax, and let us be your personal tour guide through this week's happenings.

Just announced

🎉 Pagliacci’s 45th Anniversary Street Party: Celebrate this community gem with live music and dancing in the street, Aug 24. [Free]

🍻 The Great Canadian Beer Festival: The fest will take place at its new location, Topaz Park, Sept 6-7. 

🤘 Rifflandia: Victoria’s biggest music festival will take place Sept 13-18 at its new location at Matullia Lands.

👠 Bob the Drag Queen: See the hilarious winner of season 8 of RuPaul’s Drag Race perform her solo comedy show at McPherson Playhouse, Sept 28. 

😂 Jimmy Carr and Jim Jefferies: Two headliners for the price of one—see the comedians at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre, Oct 26.

😆 Russell Peters: See the hilarious Canadian comedian at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre, Nov 2.

😂 Tommy Tiernan: The Irish comedian and star of Derry Girls brings his standup show to Royal Theatre, Nov 5.  

🎙️ Sarah McLachlan: The Canadian legend brings her 30th anniversary tour to Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, Nov 20.  

🍌 Raffi: Bring your little ones to see the iconic children’s performer at the Royal Theatre, Nov 23 & 24. 

🎸 Sum41: See the pop punk legends at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre, with special guests PUP and Gob, January 10, 2025. 

🎭 Whose Live Anyway: See improv legends from Whose Line Is It Anyway—including two original cast members—at the Royal Theatre on Jan 17, 2025.

Happening this week and weekend

Fri-Sun | Matullia Lands 

The second weekend of the fest takes place this weekend, with Earl Sweatshirt, Black Pumas, and Jungle set to perform. [$105+]

Fri-Sun | Inner Harbour 

Catch the annual fest complete with iconic dragon boat races, music and cultural shows, Chinatown booths, and more. [Free]

Sunday | Bowker Creek | 11am-4:30pm

See Oak Bay artists create new work along the creek, with live music and BBQ. [Free]

New Zealand String Quartet | Tuesday | 7:30pm

For their Victoria debut, Te Rōpū Tūrū O Aotearoa (NZSQ) will perform at Phillip T. Young Hall with cellist Pamela Highbaugh Aloni. [$45]

Sarah Stevenson Quartet | Wednesday | 7pm

The award-winning teen vocalist will perform at Hermann’s. [$20]

Summer Outdoor Movie | Wednesday | 8:45pm

Head to Bullen Park to watch Raya and the Last Dragon on the big screen outside. [Free]

Photo: Facebook

Slithery, Slimy & Scaly | Thursday | 10am-1pm

Join CRD Regional Parks naturalists to learn about reptiles, amphibians, and snakes at Elk/Beaver Lake. [Free]

Fringe Music Bingo | Thursday | 7pm

Intrepid Theatre has teamed up with the Fernwood Inn for a night of music and prizes. [$25]

Emily Braden | Thursday | 7pm

The New York singer will bring her award-winning vocals to Hermann’s. [$30]

Quadra Night Market | Thursday | 3-8pm

Shop multiple vendors, enter the raffle, and grab some yummy food at this fundraising festival. [Free]

Outdoor Movie Night | Friday | 9pm

See this special screening of Kung Fu Panda at Ship Point as part of the Dragon Boat Festival. [Free]

The award-winning bassist will bring his eclectic sound to Hermann's. [$20]

Earth & Garden | Friday | 10am-4pm

Arabella Young and Sonia Lesage will showcase their work featuring plant paintings and ceramics at ArtSea Gallery. [Entrance fees may apply]

Head to Capital Ballroom for a night of EDM. [$20]

Free-B Movie Fest | Fri & Sat | 9pm

Bring a blanket and picnic and catch Godzilla vs SpaceGodzilla on Friday or The Breakfast Club on Saturday at Cameron Bandshell. [Free]

Photo: IMDB

Day of the Dog | Saturday | 10am-4pm

Bring your pup to this dog-centric festival at Bullen Park. [Free]

Metchosin Makers Market | Saturday | 11am-4pm

Check out 40+ local vendors, kids art stations, music, and food at this market. [Free]

Latin Funk Night | Saturday | 8:30pm

Check out this night of funk, soul, and R&B at the Victoria Event Centre. [$30]

See the blues band perform at Hermann’s. [$25]

Check out work by local artists below the bridge. [Free]

The vocalist and saxophonist will bring their jazz sound to Hermann’s. [$20]

Dovercourt | Sunday | 2:30

See the audience favourite performer take the stage at Phillip T. Young hall. [$45]

Cindy Revell | Monday | 10am-5pm

Catch the artist’s work at The Avenue Gallery until Aug 19. [Free]

Ongoing events

Free Yoga in the Park | Tuesdays | 6-7pm

Stretch with your neighbours at this free weekly yoga class at Willows Park in Oak Bay. [Free]

Oaklands Sunset Markets | Wednesdays | 4:30-8pm

Check out 50 local vendors, a huge variety of food trucks, great music, kids activities, and more at the Oaklands Community Centre until Aug. 28. [Free]

Music in the Park: Beacon Hill | Every Fri-Mon | 1:30-3:30pm

Grab a picnic blanket and enjoy some live music from local bands at the Cameron Bandshell until Sept. [Free]

Music at Ship Point | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6-7pm

Catch live music in the Inner Harbour from June 11 to Sept. 19. [Free]

Fort Common Music Series | Thursdays | 12-1pm

Hear live tunes at this music series running June-August. [Free]

Music in the Park | Every Friday and Saturday | 5:30pm

Check out these free live music shows, happening at parks across Colwood every weekend this summer. Check the schedule to find info on locations and performers. [Free]

James Bay Market | Every Saturday | 9am-3pm

Check out this summer-time favourite market at the corner of Menzies and Superior from May 4 to October 5. [Free]

Westshore Swap, Shop & Market | Every Sunday until Sept 1

Browse a variety of local vendors with new items available every week at Westshore Parks and Rec. [$2]

Esquimalt Farmers Market | April 4 - Sept 26

Head to Memorial Park every Thursday to pick up farm-fresh goods. [Free entrance]

See the restored home, built in 1865, and learn about the family who lived there. [$8.50]

Drag Brunch at Vicious Poodle | Saturdays & Sundays | 11am

Enjoy a hearty brunch while Victoria’s top drag performers put on a show. [Free entrance]

Moss Street Market | Saturdays | 10am-2pm

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

Feel Free: Free Gallery Days at AGGV | First Saturday from 10am-5pm | Thursdays from 5-9pm

The first Saturday of every month and every Thursday evening will be a Free Gallery Day at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.

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.

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