Victoria Events: August 22-29

Fringe Fest, fireworks, Harbour Blues Fest, live music, free movies, and more!

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Robyn Bell
August 22, 2023

Happy Tuesday, friends. Welcome to another edition of TWIV, the newsletter that's like a friendly local pointing out the town's hidden gems.

If it’s your first time here - welcome! We’re happy to see you.

Now sit back, relax, and let’s jump into the calendar.

On our radar

🎸 Rifflandia: The Park: Catch the second weekend of Rifflandia with headliners, Iggy Pop and Diplo at Royal Athletic Park, Sept 15-17.

🏮 Autumn Lantern Festival: Enjoy an evening of light and community, Sept 16.

🎶 Sooke Music and Art Festival: There will be plenty of local music at this free family festival, Sept 1-3.

💼 An evening with Jason Fried: Hosted by our sister brand, the co-founder and CEO of 37signals (the makers of project management software Basecamp and email platform HEY) comes to Vancouver on Sept 21.

Happening this week and weekend

Aug 23-Sep 3 | Various Venues

Get your fill of indie theatre with artists from Victoria and around the world, with a jam-packed schedule of dance, comedy, drama, spoken word, kids programming, or late-night cabarets. [$6+]

Friday-Sunday | 5-7pm | Ship Point

See some huge names in the blues world down by the Inner Harbour at this weekend festival, with a mix of free and ticketed events. [Free+]

Sunday | 1-9pm | Starlight Stadium

Catch some favourite BC acts like Yukon Blonde, The New Groovement and Kendall Gender at this Langford arts festival. [$20]

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

A warm night of songs and stories from west coast wordsmiths at the Victoria Event Centre. [$12+]

Caravan World Rhythms hosts this evening of Spanish Flamenco at Hermann’s Upstairs. [$28]

Join other Sectarians at the celebration to network and enjoy food and drinks on the rooftop patio. [$10 for non-members]

Eventide: CFUV Finale | Wednesday | 6pm

See the last of this concert series in Centennial Square. [Free]

Along with Duke & Goldie, see these groups known for their excellent songwriting. [Admission to the gardens required]

Catch this unexpected show and help the team fundraise to perform at Otherworld festival in Seattle. [$15]

Listen to some live folk music while enjoying the view at Cadboro Bay beach. [Free]

Music in the Bay Photo: District of Saanich

Come for the live music, stay for the sunset at Willows Beach. [Free]

Troubled Towns and Waters | Thursday | 6:30pm

An evening of small-town and watery crime literature at Paul Phillips Hall—bring your own work to read or listen to local poets and writers. [$5]

Four Friends Having Fun | Friday | 10am-4pm

Catch this art show featuring four artist pals at ArtSea Gallery on its opening day Friday, or until Aug 31.

Samantha Fish Band | Friday | 7pm

See the world-class guitarist at her performance at Ship Point, with opener Boy Golden. [$42.50]

Grab a picnic blanket and see Tokyo defend itself against the destruction of Godzilla in this 1994 film at the Cameron Bandshell in Beacon Hill Park. [Free]

FringeKids Fest | Saturday | 10am-2pm

This art show for kids will fill up Kaleidoscope Theatre, with games, crafts and a drag story hour. [Free]

Scattered Artist Tour | Saturday-Sunday | 11am-4pm

See the work of 18 artists and artisans, grouped at five sites near Cedar Hill Golf Course in Saanich. [Free]

Cozy up to this 1959 cult film, considered the “worst movie ever made” at the Cameron Bandshell in Beacon Hill Park. [Free]

The penultimate in The Butchart Gardens’ weekly fireworks show! [Admission to The Gardens required]

Boy Golden | Saturday | 9:30pm

Enjoy the laid-back vibes of this Winnipeg artist at Hermann’s Upstairs, including his hit “KD and Lunch Meat.” [$31.50]

Taylor Swift Brunch | Sunday | 12pm

Grab your squad and enjoy brunch and a drink at the Loft Pub while listening to Taylor Swift’s many “eras” of music. [$60]

See these talented musicians cover the very best in American jazz at Hermann’s. [$20]

Explore new artistic approaches and learn to create owl figures with stamps. [$45]

Nurse Blake at Royal Theatre | Next Tuesday | 8pm

Laughter is great medicine—catch this comedy show with healthcare themes. [$57.50]

Ongoing

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

Moss Street Market | Saturdays | 10am-2pm

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

Esquimalt Farmers Market | Mondays & Thursdays | 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.

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