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The Week Ahead: August 19th - 25th
💡Packed with festivals & block parties 🎉
Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
August 18, 2024
Hey LampPosters! This week’s event lineup is popping off, and we’ve got them all here to make planning your week extra easy. Have fun!
Want to check out the event calendar? ⬇️
This Weekend’s Categories
✴️ = Popular Events
Read the post online to make sure you don’t miss any events! 👇
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Photo: Chek News
Brewery & the Beast
Sunday | September 22 | 2024
All of the best restaurants in town decide to get together and have a massive cook-out. Sounds like a great time!
What’s more is the all-inclusive ticket gets you access to whatever you want, including alcholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and ethically raised and sources food from BC, Alberta and Saskatchewan farms.
Tickets are 70% sold out, so we’re letting you know now so you don’t miss this mouth-watering Sunday.
Ticket’s will run you back $170, but we’re positive this will be paid off in minutes.
Community Events
Monday, August 19 | All Week | Various Locations | Free
Ever noticed how many cool murals Esquimalt has? Well there's a ton more going up for you to tour and get involved with!
Saturday + Sunday, August 24 + 25 | 11:00am - Dinnertime | Centennial Square | Free
Prepare to dance, laugh and party for 2 days this weekend kicking things off with a vibrant parade down Government St. then enjoying performances and cultural Caribbean games! Oh and the food?! To die for!
Wednesday, August 21 | 6:00pm | Centennial Square | Free
The last eventide event of the summer is this Wednesday and you don't want to miss it! Immaculate Machine, Energy Slime and Teenage Art scene for your ears.
✴️🎭 Fr!nge Festival
Till September 1st | Various Time and Locations | $0 - 30 ($120 Weekend Pass)
Starting this Wednesday until September 1st, enjoy 12 days of shows, performances, markets, films, comedy and much more! Check out the program above and volunteer too.
All Weekend | Evening | Ship Point | Free - $39
Get your jazz and dance on as the Harbour Blues n Roots Festival takes over Ship Point downtown for the weekend, showcasing artists like The Dip, Krystle Dos Santos and more!
Friday + Saturday, August 23 + 24 | 9:00pm | Cameron Bandshell | Free
This Friday and Saturday, we have "Down with Love" along with "Plan 9 From Outer Space" at the Bandshell. Bring your homies, blankets and snacks.
Friday, August 23 | 7:30pm | Herald St. Brew Works | $10
Rally your friends of 4-6 because Herald's is doing a trivia night and all the proceeds are going to Cops for Cancer. Seats are filling quick!
All Weekend | 10:00 - 5:00pm | Tillicum Centre | $5 - 10
Imagine all the best quilters coming together and showcasing their best work, mixed in with challenges and market booths. Hype.
Friday, August 23 | 1:00 - 8:00pm | Heritage Acres | $20 - 30
Say goodbye to Paris 2024 and hello to Viatec's Geek Olympics and Tech Together. Compete in office chair relays, VR duels and tech trivia and network with other people in tech.
Saturday, August 24 | 4:00 - 10:00pm | Discovery Street | $45
Celebrating 10 years of The Duke Saloon calls for a block party with artisans, food trucks, art, corn-hole, dunk tanks and a bangin' afterparty.
Saturday, August 24 | 4:00 - 10:00pm | 1000 Block on Broad Street | Free
A celebration of Canada's oldest live music joint has a wicked lineup including The Bills, The Marc Atkinson Trio and SO MANY more. Seriously, it's better than Coachella.
Saturday, August 24 | 8:30 - 10:30am | Wheelies Motorcycles | Free
Check out some classic cars and trucks and enjoy free coffee and snacks :)
Saturday + Sunday, August 24 + 25 | 11:00am - 4:00pm | Various | Free
Tons of artists are out around Vic! Hop on your bike or bus around to catch a view showcasing their best work.
Saturday, August 24 | 11:00am - 4:00pm | Junction Orchard & Cidery | Free
The CUTEST set-up all summer at the Junction Cidery. Local food, makers, music and ciders. Great recovery or date pairing.
Sunday, August 25 | 10:00am - 3:00pm | Norway House | Free
Spend a slow weekend at the Indigenous Pop-Up where you can find beautiful beadwork, jewelry, stickers and amazing humans!
Sunday, August 25 | 11:00am - 4:00pm | 2612 Quadra St. | $10 - 150 Sliding Scale
Stop in this 3-way collaboration for a day of holistic massage, ear acupuncture, herbal medicines, botanical beverages and unusual treats!
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Performing Arts
Thursday, August 22 | 8:00pm | The Mint | $20
Hangout, laugh and drink with friends as some of the best comics in town entertain you all night long.
Saturday, August 24 | 8:00pm | Heckler's Bar and Grill | $22
Featured on HBO, Just for Laughs, and Vancouver International Comedy Festival, with a name like this it has to be funny!
Sunday, August 25 | 8:00pm | Victoria Event Centre | $20 - 25
Big bodies and big talent on this bill! Celebrate a wonderful night of drag, burlesque and talent at the VEC.
✨ Free ONE HOUR Parking ✨
Every weekend get one hour of free parking at the Bay Centre in our underground parkade. No purchase required.
Weekdays are even better! Park free after 4pm!
Sports & Athletic
Monday, August 19 | 6:30pm | PKOLS | Free
PKOLS Trail run with the Fernwood Social Run Club. What a way to start the week!
Tuesday, August 20 | 7:00 - 8:00pm | Fernwood Community Centre Gym | By Donation
Drop-in boxing for anyone that identifies as queer. Bring your gear or get some at the FCC.
Tuesday, August 20 | 6:00pm | Fjallraven | Free
Capital City Run Crew is teaming up with Fjallraven for a quick run and guest talk by RMT Genivieve Cholette to help with running form and maintenance. 25% off store-wide!
✴️🚴♀️ Bike Day & Group Ride
Wednesday, August 21 | 4:30 - 8:00pm (Ride at 5:30pm) | Oaklands Community Centre | Free
OHH BABY! What a collab! Bike Tune-ups, ebike demos, gear for sale and contests happening, then into a beauty ride to Hoyne Beer Garden.
If the post cuts off, that means there’s too many events for the email! Head here to read the full post.
Arts & Creative Events
Wednesday, August 21 | 5:00 - 6:00pm | Gauntlet Games | Free
Meetup with others to play Star Wars Shatterpoint!
Thursday, August 22 | 1:00 - 3:30pm | West Coast Creative Studio | $47
So you want to spice up your daily journal, but stickers aren't doing the trick...
Friday, August 23 | 6:00 - 10:00pm | Fernwood Community Centre - Multipurpose Room | Free
Every Friday meet and play with experiences and beginner D&D players.
✴️⚡ Pokémon League
Sunday, August 25 | 9:30am | Epic Games | $10
Try your hand at some 1 vs 1 duels. Collect some new cards and meet other players IRL. Swiss pairing.
Learning & Workshops
Tuesday, August 20 | 12:00 - 1:00pm | KWENCH | Free
Put your brains together with other creative, entrepreneurial and wild individuals in this free workshops geared towards leadership.
Tuesday, August 20 | 5:00 - 7:00pm | The Green Thimble | $40
Get your sewing machine up and working while taking in tips from the professionals.
Thursday, August 22 | 4:30 - 5:30pm | KWENCH | Free
With all this AI buzz, it would be super useful to get a handle on how these machines work. Now is your chance to ask questions and feel comfortable with the changes.
Saturday, August 24 | 9:00am - 12:30pm | Witty's Lagoon (depart from Crystal Pool) | $15
Catch a ride on the City of Vic. bus and learn the basics of birding. Believe us when we say we're stoked on this event. Register + Info with link above.
Saturday, August 24 | 10:00am - 12:00pm | Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre | Free
Losing someone important on your life can take a toll, especially when you don't have others that can relate. Come talk about it in this safe and open space.
Saturday, August 24 | 1:00pm | The Chocolate Project | $10
New blends have arrived at the Chocolate Project, which means all new tastings! There is a right way to taste chocolate you know...
✴️🏵️ Seed Bomb Workshop
Sunday, August 25 | 1:00 - 2:30pm | Fairfield Food Forest | Free
Transform dried plants, dirt and materials into tools that revitalize the monocrop lawns.
Sunday, August 25 | 2:00 - 3:30pm | Maritime Museum | $10
If you're thinking about doing the WCT but don't know where to start, this workshop from Chantal Webb will give you all the nitty gritty details.
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Live Music & Concerts
Monday, August 19
▶️Iminah Kani and Gareth Owen | Flamenco | 1:30 - 3:30pm | Cameron Bandshell | Free
▶️Suzie Q & Sean Duhmaine Duo | Jazz/Blues | 5:00pm | The Loft Pub | PWYC
▶️Winds & Brass Summer Intensive Program Faculty Concert | Wind/Brass | 12:45 - 1:45pm | Victoria Conservatory of Music | By Donation
Tuesday, August 20
▶️Best Laid Plans | Soul/RnB | 6:00 - 8:00pm | Rudd Park | Free
▶️Gordon Webster / Jen Hodge Trio with guest Mike Webster | Jazz | 7:00 - 8:30pm | James Bay United Church | Suggested $20
▶️Lola Parks | Soul/Folk | 6:00 - 7:00pm | Ship Point | Free
▶️Ellen Trottier / Carry to Mountain | Folk | 6:00 - 8:00pm | Cameron Bandshell | Free
▶️Dave Harris & Friends | Jazz Blues | 5:00pm | The Loft Pub | PWYC
✴️▶️Bands!Bands!Bands! Vol. XII | Various | 7:30 - 10:30pm | Victoria Event Centre | $10
Wednesday, August 21
▶️Penny Belle | Soul/Folk | 11:00am - 12:00pm | Cameron Bandshell | Free
▶️Louise Rose: Alone Together | Jazz | 7:00 - 9:00pm | Hermann's Jazz Club | $20
Thursday, August 22
▶️Matt Storm / Fond / Sofia Miller | Indie/Rock/Folk | 7:30pm | Little Fernwood | $15
▶️Marina Avros | Singing | 12:00 - 1:00pm | Fort Commons | Free
▶️Rhythm Train | Rock/Blues/RnB | 6:00 - 9:00pm | The Loft Pub | $10
✴️▶️Brandon Isaak and the Mood Swings | Classic Guitar/Harmonica Blues | 7:00 - 9:00pm | Hermann's Jazz Club | $25
Friday, August 23
✴️▶️The Dip + Krystle Dos Santos | Soul/Rock/RnB | 7:00pm | Ship Point | $43
▶️Mamaskatch Jazz Project | Jazz/Funk | 1:30 - 3:30pm | Cameron Bandshell | Free
▶️Aftershock | Classic Rock | 7:30 - 10:30pm | Loghouse Pub | Free
✴️▶️John Fogerty | Rock | 7:30pm | Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre | $40+
▶️The Roses | Grateful Dead Tribute | 7:00 - 10:00pm | The Loft Pub | $10
▶️Near Dark: Cube / Hen House / Dielectric / PJS / The Duter Limits / DJ Molly Pocket | Industrial Noise/Ambient/Dubstep | 7:00pm | Oaklands Community Centre | $15 or PWYC
▶️Winds & Brass Summer Intensive Program – Final Celebration Concert | Winds/Brass | 3:00 - 4:00pm | Victoria Conservatory of Music | By Donation
▶️King Bob / NMA / Slugger / Corduroy Aspect | Rock/Punk | 8:00pm - 12:00am | Phoenix Bar and Grill | $15
▶️Jazz Jam | Jazz | 6:30 - 9:30pm | Caffe Fantastico on Kings | PWYC
✴️▶️Emo Night | Fall Out Boy/Emo Rock | 10:00pm - 2:00am | Lucky Bar | $10
▶️PLAY | House | 10:00pm - 3:00am | Victoria Event Centre | $27
▶️Pablo Cardenas Presents “Viva Latin America” | Latin Jazz | 7:00 - 9:00pm | Hermann's Jazz Club | $35
Saturday, August 24
✴️▶️I-Land Fest After Party | Reggae/Carribean | 9:00pm - 1:00am | 531 Yates | $22
▶️Pacific Edge Chorus Summer Concert | Choir | 1:30pm | Cameron Bandshell | Free
▶️St. Cecilia | Rock/Pop/Country | 7:00 - 10:00pm | The Loft Pub | $10
▶️String Orchestras Open House | Classical Strings | 11:00am - 1:00pm | Alix Goolden Performance Hall | Free, Registeration Required
▶️Overditch / Blacktop Social / Neveranother | Metal/Rock | 8:00pm - 12:00am | Phoenix Bar and Grill | $20
✴️▶️Dysaynia / Idle Lane | Rock/Punk | 8:00pm - 12:00am | Quadratic Sound | $15 - 20
▶️La Noche Cubana | Cuban | 8:30 - 10:30pm | Victoria Event Centre | $44
▶️Lester Quitzau | Folk/Jazz/Blues | 7:00 - 9:00pm | Hermann's Jazz Club | $25
✴️▶️Co[Lab] ft. Josh Teed & Saturna | Violin-Electronic/Temp Dance | 9:30pm - 2:00am | Capital Ballroom | $30 - 35
▶️Rick Estrin and Nightcats + Steve Marriner | Jazz Blues/Rock | 7:00pm | Ship Point | $43
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