Victoria Events: August 29 - September 5

Saanich Fair, Bonnie Raitt, markets, Fringe Fest, and more!

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Robyn Bell
August 29, 2023

Welcome to another edition of TWIV, the newsletter equivalent of your BFF telling you what’s happening around town.

Let’s go.

On our radar

⛔️ No more fireworks: Due to the province-wide state of emergency, Saturday’s fireworks show at The Butchart Gardens has been cancelled.

🌭 Beats & Bites: Listen to local musicians while snacking on tasty meals from food trucks at Oaklands Community Centre, Sept 23.

🎸 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.

Happening this week and weekend

Saturday-Monday | 9am-9pm | Saanich Fairgrounds

Say goodbye to the summer with this annual and beloved fair with plenty of food, rides, farm animals, and performances to keep you and the family entertained. [$10+]

Saturday | 8pm | Royal Theatre

Catch the acclaimed singer at the Royal Theatre as part of her North American tour. [$96+]

Until Sept 3 | Various venues

The indie theatre festival continues this week with artists from Victoria and around the world. Enjoy a jam-packed schedule of dance, comedy, drama, spoken word, kids programming, or late-night cabaret. [$6+]

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

Oh Mother | Tuesday | 6:30pm

The comedy musical about parenthood shows tonight at SKAM Satellite Studio. [Fringe pass]

Jimmy Hogg: The Potato King | Tuesday | 6:30pm

Comedian Peter Stevens performs tonight at Wood Hall as part of the Victoria Fringe Festival. [Fringe pass]

Bad Dog | Tuesday | 8:30pm

The dramedy performance about a pandemic puppy and cat searching for their forever homes will show tonight at SKAM Satellite Studio during the Victoria Fringe Festival. [Fringe pass]

The comedian brings their signature sharp wit, playful imagination, and refreshing sincerity to this new joke-filled solo show. [$15]

Let the funnywoman take you on a turbulent journey around the world, with tales of fitting in, sticking out, and standing up in this one-hour comedy special. [$15]

David Barber at Butchart | Wednesday | 8pm

See the artist’s country, rock, and jazz stylings in the garden. [Admission to The Gardens required]

Catch the last Music in the Bay at Cadboro Beach for the summer, with Brandi Moore’s folk/pop stylings. [Free]

Bat Sabbath at Lucky Bar | Thursday | 7pm

See the Cancer Bats as they revive their Black Sabbath tribute band, Bat Sabbath, with a Canada-wide tour. [$25]

Photo: Bat Sabbath

Acclaimed drummer Andy Graffiti leads the House Cats for this show—one of his last on the Island. [$20]

Black Angus at Butchart | Thursday | 8pm

Listen to the West Coast musicians with a Celtic edge while visiting the gardens. [Admission to The Gardens required]

Cold Fame and Shale | Friday | 7pm

See the Island rockers take the stage at Lucky Bar. [$15]

44th Classic Boat Festival | Friday-Sunday | 8am-8pm

Check out the 80 classic boats in the Inner Harbour, with live music and a sail race on Sunday. [Free]

Out There Art Festival | Friday 6-9pm | Saturday & Sunday 11am-9:30pm

A celebration of community and interactive art, including live music and an eclectic mix of performances. [By donation]

Icesis Couture | Friday | 8pm

The winner of Canada’s Drag Race Season 2 will take the stage at Capital Ballroom. [$25+]

Join the Blue Hearts for an evening of traditional acoustic blues. [$25]

Sooke Music and Art Festival | Friday 9pm-1am | Saturday & Sunday 12-10pm

There will be plenty of local music and art at this family festival. [Free]

Greek Fest Week 2 | Friday-Monday | 11:30am-9:30pm

Grab some tasty Greek food while enjoying live music and performances at this annual festival at Greek Orthodox Church of the Saviour. [Free]

Photo: Greek Fest website

Moon Fest | Saturday | 12-10pm

Moon Under Water is celebrating its 11-year anniversary with an outdoor party that takes over the entire parking lot. [$5]

Backbeat at Butchart | Saturday | 8pm

While the fireworks have been cancelled, the performance by Backbeat will still go on! [admission to The Gardens required]

End your summer off with a bang with some old-school country music. [$20]

Discover unique treasures at this sale featuring clothes, toys, and all sorts of 20th-century goods. [Free]

If you discovered some great Fringe shows over the festival’s two weeks, cast your vote for your favourite and see the award show Sunday night. [Fringe pass]

Ongoing events

Bastion Square Market | Thursday-Saturday | 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 to Sept. 6 at Fortune Gallery. [Free]

Drag Bingo at Vicious Poodle | Wednesdays | 8pm

Kiki with local drag stars and win fun prizes at this weekly bingo night. [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]

Feel Free: Free Gallery Days at AGGV | First Saturday of the month from 10am-5pm | Every Thursday from 5-9pm

Beginning on Sept 2, 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.

See you next week? Same time, same place.

✌️ TWIV (from the team at Capital Daily)

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