Victoria Events July 30 - Aug 6

Latin fest, Sober fest, Cadboro Bay fest, and so much more

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Capital Daily team
July 30, 2024

Happy Tuesday, friends. Welcome to another edition of TWIV, where we're charting the scenic routes of Victoria's weekly escapades.

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.

🎉 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.

😂 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, Jan 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

Saturday-Sunday | Centennial Square | 12pm onwards

This Latin fest will feature everything from Zumba classes to folklore dancers, Latin bands, as well as a performance by Pablo Cardenas and the West Coast Cuban Orchestra.

Thursday and Saturday | Butchart Gardens and Cameron Bandshell

Victoria Symphony and Pacific Opera Victoria put on this summer festival of music at the Butchart Gardens on Thursday at 8pm and Cameron Bandshell on Saturday at 6pm.

🎶 Wonderment 

Friday to Monday | Various times and locations

Catch these performances in Victoria public parks and nighttime ticketed programming. Performers include Mixmaster Morris, Synkro, Softcoresoft and more.

Sarah Smith | Tuesday | 6-7pm

Sarah Smith will perform as part of the Ship Point Music Series.

Ballroom in the Square | Tuesday | 6:30-9pm 

Head to Centennial for some ballroom, starting with a cha-cha workshop.

Anawim House Sock Toss Night | Tuesday | 6:35pm 

Head to Royal Athletic for the HarbourCats game vs. Edmonton Riverhawks. Bring socks to throw on the field when the HarbourCats score their first run. [$10+] 

Check out the Victoria Summer Music Festival’s first concert of the season at Phillip T. Young Recital Hall. [$45] 

Peter Puffin’s Whale Tales | Wednesday | 11am

Enjoy some interactive family music with this singalong concert in Beacon Hill Park. [Free]

Photo: Peter Puffin’s Whale Tales / Facebook

Jaws | Wednesday | 5pm and 7:15pm

Watch this 1970s blockbuster horror movie at Cinecenta.

Noah Becker Trio | Wednesday | 7-9pm

Part of the Victoria Jazz Masters Series at Hermann’s Jazz Club. [$25]

Frantic | Wednesday | 8-10pm

Experience a night of drag, burlesque and comedy hosted by Emily Woods at the Victoria Event Centre. [$28-49]

Fernwood Comedy Night | Wednesday | 8-10pm

A night of laughs featuring local stand-up comics and improvisers. [$15]

Summer Stories in the Park | Thursday | 10-11:30am

Listen to children’s stories from BC authors followed by an activity at Saxe Point Park.

Anne Martina | Thursday | 12-1pm

Catch this pop performance by Anne Martina as part of the Fort Common Music Series at 1017 Blanshard St. [Free]

Photo: OK, Dope / Facebook

An evening of stand-up comedy featuring some of BC’s best female comedians at The Mint.

Elise Boulanger + Kele Fleming | Thursday | 6-8pm

Head to Willows Beach for the Oak Bay Summer Concerts in the Park series featuring Elise Boulanger and opening act Kele Fleming. [Free]

The Poubelles | Thursday | 6-7pm

The Poubelles will perform as part of Music at Ship Point. Food, drinks, and games are also available from 4-8pm. [Free]

Pallmer with Charis Tazumi | Thursday | 6:30pm

Chamber-pop project Pallmer will perform with local singer-songwriter Charis Tazumi at Caffe Fantastico. [$15-20]

Ryan Harris | Thursday | 8-10:30pm

Catch indie-folk musician Ryan Harris at Victoria Event Centre. [$28-38]

Photo: Showpass / Facebook

Music in the Park | Friday | 5:30-7:30pm

Head to Herm Williams Park on Kelly Road in Colwood for a performance by The Men in Black.

The Victoria Symphony presents the Pacific Baroque Orchestra’s production of the Monteverdi Vespers at the Christ Church Cathedral. [$58]

Charli XCX Dance Party | Friday | 10pm

Head to Wicket Hall for this Charli XCX dance party. [$20]

Sober Fest | Saturday | 12-7pm

An alcohol, marijuana, and drug-free festival dedicated to celebrating recovery at Starlight Stadium. Performers include Swollen Members, Merkules, Daniel Wesley and more. [$40]

Thirsty Chef | Saturday | 12pm

The Drake Eatery is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a Thirsty Chef event at Market Square featuring West Coast food and craft beer. [$50]

Oak Bay Bikes 90th Birthday | Saturday | 3pm

Oak Bay Bikes is celebrating turning 90 with a barbecue where everyone is invited for an afternoon of bikes, friends, and more.

Photo: Oak Bay Bicycles / Facebook

How To Build a Fire | Saturday and Sunday | 7:30pm

Legacy Art Gallery and Impulse Theatre present this performance by Kerri Flannigan at Intrepid Studio. [Pay what you want]

Aaron Read | Saturday | 8pm

Hecklers Bar and Grill will be bringing comedian Aaron Read to the stage. [$22]

Cadboro Bay Festival | Sunday | 11am-3pm

A family-friendly event with live music, storytelling, kids' crafts, informative interactive booths, food vendors and more at Cadboro-Gyro Park. [Free]

14th Guest | Sunday | 6:30-11:30pm

Celebrate a group of new queer and trans DJs at Paul Phillips Hall. [$5-20]

Head to the Trafalgar Pro Patria Legion 292 for games, performances, storytelling and music.

One Life | Sunday and Monday | 5pm and 7pm

Catch this screening of One Life, a film based on the true story of Nicholas Winton, at Cinecenta with two screenings Sunday and one on Monday.

Head to Saanich Commonwealth Place to check out vintage and retro jewelry, dolls, trains, cars, stamps, coins and so much more. Early birds can get early access at 8:30am for $20. [$5]

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]

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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