Victoria Events June 4-11

Ocean Week Victoria, Seaside Music Festival, One Act Play Fest, and more!

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Robyn Bell
June 04, 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.

On our radar

💄 Jimbo’s Drag Circus: See the Victoria star and winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8 at the Royal Theatre, June 12.

🎶 Laketown Shakedown: The music festival will take place June 28-30 at Laketown Ranch in Youbou, with headliner Gwen Stefani. More artists to be announced. 

🎵🍺 Phillip’s Backyard: Check out Tilt weekend July 5-7 and Reverb weekend Aug 11, with acts including Saint Motel, Orville Peck, and Jungle set to perform.

🍻 The Great Canadian Beer Festival: The fest will take place at Royal Athletic 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. Tickets go on sale Friday. 

🤣 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.

🍌 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.

Happening this week and weekend

Fri-Sun | Various locations and times

This fest will take over Victoria, Sidney, and Salt Spring—check out the schedule here to catch a live music performance near you.

Wed-Sat | Belfry Theatre | Various times

Catch a variety of one-act plays this week, featuring local performers and stories. Tickets are going fast!  [$10+]

Until Sunday | Various locations and times

Check out this packed week of educational and fun ocean events—many of which are free—happening throughout the CRD. [Check prices]

Chinese Lion Dancing | Wednesday | 5:30pm

See the performers at the Cameron Bandshell

C.A.R.E. Fair for Seniors | Thursday | 10am-5pm

Get info on aging “in place,” with multiple speakers, vendors and organizations offering senior services and advice at the Mary Winspear Centre. [Free]

The saxophonist and his crew will perform music by Stanley Turrentine at Hermann’s. [$20]

Photo: Andrew Greenwood Quintet

Super 8 Film Series | Thursday | 8:30-10pm

Head to Centennial Square to see a screening of What Home Means to You, featuring eight short films shot on Super 8 with live music. [Free]

South Park Carnival | Friday | 3-7pm

There will be lots of fun at this fundraising fair—face painting, a bouncy castle, dunk tank, silent auction, book sale, and food. [Free admission]

Beer and Hymns | Friday | 7:30pm

Join this group sing-a-long and enjoy a beer or glass of wine at Christ Church Cathedral. [By donation]

Sips and Sounds | Saturday | 1pm

Spend your afternoon enjoying live music, local craft beverages, and BBQ at the Saanich Fairgrounds. [$7+]

Vic West Fest | Saturday | 12-6pm

Join this community festival at Banfield Park, featuring activities for kids and adults alike, with an artisan market, live music, the crafts, bubbles, and a kid zone. [Free]

Esquimalt Neighbourhood Party | Saturday | 11am-2pm

Head to Bullen Park for a day of games, crafts, local vendors, and volleyball. [Free]

Catch this 19+ dance performance at the McPherson Playhouse, featuring performers of all levels. [$30]

Photo: Royal McPherson

Battle of the Dad Bands | Saturday | 7pm

See these older rockers battle it out at Capital Ballroom, fundraising for the Canadian Cancer Society. [$30]

Mabuhay! | Sat-Sun | 10am-6pm

Celebrate Filipino culture at this festival in Centennial Square. [Free]

ReLove Market | Sat-Sun | 11am-5pm

Shop pre-loved goodies at this market in Market Square. [Free]

Multiple houses will take part in this massive garage sale—download the virtual map to find each spot. [Free]

Chris Thile | Sunday | 7:30pm

See the Grammy-winning headliner of the Seaside Music Festival at the McPherson Playhouse. [$70]

Chris Thile. Photo: Royal McPherson

The three singers will perform some of the most influential 20th century American tunes. [$20]

The Village Block Party | Sunday | 10am-6pm

Head to Cook Street Village to shop multiple vendors, see local bands perform, and grab some yummy food. [Free]

India Fest | Sunday | 11am

Enjoy the works of multiple Indian artists, with dancing, music, theatre, and more at Beckwith Park. Plus, lots of yummy food. [Free]

Try this new brandy, created by Kevin Titcomb and Shawn Soole. [$42]

Ongoing events

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 | May 4 - October 5 | 9am-3pm

Check out this summertime favourite market at the corner of Menzies and Superior. [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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