Victoria Events July 16 - 23

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

On our radar

🎵🍺Phillip’s Backyard Reverb: The second weekend of the fest takes place Aug 9-11, with Earl Sweatshirt, Black Pumas, and Jungle set to perform.

🍻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. 

🤣Russell Howard: The British comedian will bring his optimistic outlook to McPherson Playhouse, Oct 5. 

😂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.

🍌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

🎨TD Art Gallery Paint-in

Saturday | Art Gallery of Greater Victoria | 11am-6pm

Stop by this paint-in to see multiple artists create work in real-time. As one of the biggest festivals of its kind, there will be plenty of food, vendors, and music. [By donation]

☀️ Local Folk Summer Fair

Sunday | Sea Cider | 11am-4pm

Eat, drink, play, shop, and craft at this summer festival at this beautiful cidery orchard. [$4; kids are free]

🦸Supers Take the Field

Saturday | Starlight Stadium | 10am-3pm

Join this Super Summer Kids’ Day to celebrate 15 years of Superheros Victoria, a charity dedicated to brightening the days of sick children. [By donation]

The Pandora Arts Collective session | Tuesday | 11:45am-4pm

The Pandora Arts Collective Society offers healing through creation at Paul Phillips Hall. [Free]

Groove Kitchen | Tuesday | 6-8pm

Head to Beckwith Park in Saanich to see this local band perform. [Free]

Bands! Bands! Bands! | Tuesday | 7:30pm

Catch local bands Playgrounds, Plastic City, and Ultraviolet & Stashes at Victoria Event Centre. [$10]

Phillips Comedy Night at The Mint | Wednesday | 8pm

See a line up of hilarious local comedians and enjoy a refreshing cocktail. [$15]

Sean Drabitt Quartet | Wednesday | 7pm

Drabitt will play his standup bass alongside talented friends at Hermann’s. [$25]

Langford Community Fun Day | Thursday | 12-7pm

A day of fun activities, including inflatable obstacle courses, face painting, BBQ, music, and games. City councillors and staff will be there to take feedback from the community for future initiatives. [Free]

VSMF Outreach Concert | Thursday | 1pm

See this free classical performance, with saxophone and piano, at Christ Church Cathedral. [Free]

Bluestem | Thursday | 8pm

See the band make their Victoria debut at the Victoria Event Centre. [$15]

Fern a Drag Show | Thursday | 7:30pm

See this Fernwood classic, with hosts Vivian Vanderpuss and Woofie, at Fernwood Inn. [$22]

The Lee Boys | Thursday | 7pm

See this top sacred steel group perform at Hermann’s, combining gospel, blues, and jazz. [$35]

Steph Strings | Friday | 8pm

The Australian singer-songwriter will perform at Capital Ballroom. [$20]

Andrew Greenwood Quintet | Friday | 7pm

See the saxophonist and his fellow musicians perform at Hermann’s. [$20]

Colombian Rumba Night | Friday | 9pm

Dance to the sounds of Colombia at Victoria Event Centre. [$20]

David Vest | Saturday | 7pm

See this lively and entertaining blues act at Hermann’s. [$25]

Dan Quinn | Saturday | 8pm

See Canadian comedian Quinn perform standup at Hecklers. [$22]

Entwined: Fibre Market | Saturday | 11am-4pm

Check out multiple craft and knit market vendors at Langford Station, hosted by Spinnacle Yarns. [Free]

Oak Bay Collector Car Festival | Sunday | 8am-3pm

Explore Oak Bay Village, where classic cars will fill the street for the fest. [Free]

James Vincent McMorrow | Sunday | 7pm

See the Irish artist perform at the Charlie White Theatre. [$60]

Oasis After Dark | Sunday | 9pm

See Yung Tory at this show at Capital Ballroom. [$40]

Soul Fire | Sunday | 7pm

See singer Brenda Morie and Soul Fire perform a dynamic mix of soul, Latin rhythm, and jazz at Hermann’s. [$20]

Grindtoria | Monday | 8:30pm

Five bands, 15-minute sets, and plenty of beats at this jam-packed show at Victoria Event Centre. [$20]

Day Trip with Tall Ship | Tuesday | 9am

Join this sailing excursion with day trips scheduled for July 23. [$175]

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 summertime 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]

Ross Bay Historic Villa Guided Tours | Saturdays | 2pm

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.

See you next week? Same time, same place.

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