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June 17th - 23rd
Festivals, Workshops, Music and More Events!
Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
June 16, 2024
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Learning Lounge
Performing Arts
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Creative Corner
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✴️ = Popular Events
🌴 = Ska Reggae Festival
🎷 = Victoria International Jazz Festival
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Victoria International TD Jazz Fest
June 21 - 30
Celebrating 40 years of ten hot days and nights of the coolest music in town! Gear up for a musical extravaganza as the JazzFest returns from June 21 to June 30! Featuring an impressive lineup of world-class jazz musicians and unique fusion acts, this festival promises an unforgettable celebration of music and community. Set against the stunning backdrop of Victoria's iconic venues such as Hermann’s Jazz Club and Cameron Bandshell, the JazzFest offers a truly immersive experience for all.
Two years ago, we had the joy of volunteering at the festival, and it was an absolute blast! We connected with incredible people, enjoyed electric performances, and soaked up the vibrant festival atmosphere. If you’re looking for a way to get involved, consider volunteering this year to experience the magic from behind the scenes. Seriously, we were back stage with the performers hangin’ out!
Join the community for ten days of groovin’ performances, community vibes, and beautiful coastal scenery. Get ready to groove and create lasting memories at the TD Victoria International JazzFest. See you there! 🎷🎶
Monday, June 17 | 7:00 PM | Phillips Tasting Room | Free
A yearly get together at Phillip’s where the tasting room goes drag! Get there early as there is limited capacity.
Monday, June 17 | 12:00 - 3:00 PM | SOLID’s Warming Centre (on Pandora) | Free
Come share some BBQ, listen to some drumming, sit and chat with elders, and do some cedar brushing!
Thursday, June 20 | 5:00 PM | Moxies Victoria | $17
Join in on an engaging and empowering discussion about the insights from women making a difference in government!
All Week | Various Times | Various Venues | Free - $60
Ringing all through Victoria Venues we’ll have bands like Less Than Jake, The Slackers, Baby Boy & The Earthly Delights and many more bringing the tunes and vibes all week long! Get your tickets or volunteer!
Thursday, June 20 | 6:30 - 9:00 PM | Haus of Owl | $10
Assembling comedians, improvisers and clowns to practice, perform and network together to build skills and improve.
Friday, June 21 | 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM | Rooftop at Sticky Wicket | $10
Victoria’s first rooftop bollywood night! Inspired by day parties in India, come experience a sunse bolly gathering.
All Weekend | 6:00 - 8:00 PM / 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM | Centennial Square | Free
A colourful celebration of African culture, heritage, and diversity. The weekend showcases a rich tapestry of music, dance, art, cuisine, and much more, providing a platform for artists, performers, and community members to come together in unity and celebration.
Saturday, June 22 | 5:00 - 8:00 PM | Starlight Stadium | $57
Celebrating the best seasonal beers, bourbon cocktails, and smells and tastes of the best pork in town! Tickets get you 2 tokens for each category!
Wednesday, June 19 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Gowlland Tod Provincial Park (Tod Inlet Trail)
Get outside & get involved - help remove invasive species and restore culturally important lands.
Thursday, June 20 | 12:00 - 2:00 PM | Fort Tectoria | Free
Dive into how the Victoria tech scene has grown since 2017 and ask questions and give input on what you’d like to see in the future!
Monday, June 17 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | Nature House Swan Lake | $15
A light snack and tea provided with your forest walk with Agnes where you’re guided through the sounds, sights, and smells.
Wednesday, June 19 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | Main Parking Swan Lake | $5
Join the group in helping monitor and learn about the importance of pollinators in our systems.
Wednesday, June 19 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | KWENCH | $43
How to release what’s keeping you stuck so you can show up at your best, because you deserve it!
Thursday, June 20 | 7:30 - 9:00 PM | 1490 Fairfield Rd | $11
Join Cyndie Lack where she explores and dives into the unusual life of South African born Sergeant Joseph Loxton Rawbon and the Ross Bay Villa where he visited right here in Victoria!
Saturday, June 22 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Compost Education Centre | $30
With so many products and organic ways to get healthy soils, it can be overwhelming to figure out how to get the best soil and when. Christina gives an overview of options for you!
Sunday, June 23 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | Island View Regional Park | Free
CRD Parks Naturalist guides us along the beach and explains the importance of marine algae, what types there are, and any questions!
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Thursday, June 20 | 6:30 - 9:00 PM | Royal Theatre | $78
The King of Pop! Celebrating the genius of MJ, Garth Field showcases an electrifying role with a live band, dancers, theatrical lighting, visual affects, costumes and perfect sound!
Thursday, June 20 | 8:00 PM | Hecklers Bar and Grill | $20
A regular host on FOX’s upcoming new hit comedy PUNCHLINE and finishing as a Runner Up on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Lachlan brings the heat in the comedy club along with stunning good looks.
Thursday, June 20 | 8:00 PM | The Mint | $20
Each show the improvisers team up with a different stand-up comedian and perform improv inspired by their jokes. One thing is guaranteed - laughs!
Friday, June 21 | 8:00 PM | The Mint | $20
Alex Forman and Nash Park take the stage with absolutely zero material prepared armed only with their wits about them and a microphone.
Friday + Saturday, June 21 + 22 | 7:00 PM | Capital Ballroom | $21 - $42
Get your tickets to a dazzling and original heels and pole dancing show! Muses and their sparks come together forming dreamy fantasies and dreamy reunions amongst the crew, finding inspiration at all times!
Saturday, June 22 | 6:30 - 9:00 PM | Caffe Fantastico | $17
A monthly, family-friendly drag show! Get your tickets quick as they usually sell out.
Triathlon of Compassion 🏃🏽♀️
Sunday, June 23 | 6:30 - 9:00 PM | Esquimalt Recreation Centre | $120
In support of anti-violence, swim 500m, bike 12k and run 3k! Many other pricing and race options for the youngers!
Sunday, June 23 | 5:30 PM // 8:00 PM | White Eagle Polish Hall | $27
2 action packed shows with a special Riot Grrrls twist! Get ready for some feisty slams and intense choke-holds!
Sunday, June 23 | 6:30 PM | Johnson St. Bridge | Free
60km gravel ride! Chill pace and grabbing beers after at Whistle Buoy. Sounds like a great way to spend the longest day of the year!
Monday, June 17 | 7:00 PM | West Coast Creative Spirits | $5.25
Want to learn and get more out of your tarot cards? This is the place! Happens every 3rd Monday of the month!
Tuesday, June 18 | 6:30 PM | The Loghouse Pub | $50
Customize your Welcome Mat any way you like in this fun workshop!
Wednesday, June 19 | 7:15 - 9:30 PM | Haus of Owl | $10
Got a keen ear for making music? Come flip some samples and make some beats! Bring some wired headphones and any other music gear!
Wednesday, June 19 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Caffe Fantastico | Free
Barbara Black’s new book: Little Fortified Stories is out and they’ll be reading. Joining will be Gregor Craigie and Esmeralda Cabral.
Thursday, June 20 | 6:30 PM | Willows Beach | $45
Sarah Lambert will be leading a group meditation, therapeutic painting guided by Art Therapist Mandy Leinbach along with facilitated individual and group reflections. Bring you blanket and journal!
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Our ten-acre farm is home to over 1,300 apple trees, made up of over 50 varieties of heirloom apples. 2024 marks 20 years of Sea Cider creating award-winning craft cider!
Open daily year-round from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM for cider, lunch and local shopping!
Check out the Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse website for hours, menu items, and more.
Monday, June 17
▶️Conrad Tao | Magical Piano | 7:00 PM | Deep Cove Winery | $53
▶️Bill Francis with Rainshadow Al | Pop/Folk/Rock | 5:30 PM | The Loft Pub
Tuesday, June 18
▶️Skyla J 11 - Quantum Leap EP Release | Soul/Funk/Trip-Hop | 7:00 - 10:30 PM | The Mint | $25
▶️Bands!Bands!Bands! Vol. X | Alt-Rock/Indie Rock | 7:30 PM | Victoria Event Centre | $10
▶️Sour Bears | Pop/Folk/Rock | 5:00 PM | The Loft Pub | By Donation
Wednesday, June 19
▶️Sunset Sessions | Electronic | 7:00 - 10:00 PM | Quadratic Sound | PWYC $15 - $25 + Member Fee
▶️Louise Rose: Alone Together | Jazz | 7:00 PM | Hermann’s Jazz Club | $20 + Fees
▶️Conjure Hand | Acoustic Storytelling | 7:00 PM | Rebel Garage | Donation
Celebrating Juneteenth! - By Donation
▶️The Reynolds Band Year End Show | Band | 7:00 PM | The Farquhar at UVIC | $10 - $15
🌴▶️Antidoping, Ammoye, The Capital Collective, Gisto & The Grateful Living, Judah Roots | Ska Reggae Fest | 4:00 - 10:00 PM | Ship Point (Inner Harbour) | Free
▶️THE END… DUO | Sax/Clarinet/Electronic | 7:30 - 10:30 PM | Vinyl Envy | $25
Thursday, June 20
▶️Cameron Whitcomb | Country/Rock/Soul | 8:00 PM | Capital Ballroom | $24.50 + Fees
▶️Alfie Zappacosta | Guitar & Band | 7:00 PM | Hermann’s Jazz Club | $20 + Fees
🌴▶️Skampida, La Pobreska, The Kiltlifters, Baby Boy & The Earthly Delights | Ska Reggae Fest | 4:00 - 10:00 PM | Ship Point (Inner Harbour) | Free
🌴▶️Fort Knox Five, Apex Breaks, Mirage | Deep Funk/Psych | 8:30 PM - 1:30 AM | Wicket Hall | $23 - $30
▶️The Family Dinner Show: Summer’s Brother / HOTPOT / Silverware | Alt-Rock/Indie Rock/Psych | 7:30 PM | Victoria Event Centre | $12
▶️Rhythm Train | Blues | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | The Loft Pub | By Donation
▶️Ghost: Rite Here Rite Now | Rock | 7:30 PM | The Vic Theatre | $13.33
Another show Saturday if you miss this one! - Tickets
▶️Becky Prokova | Indie Folk | 12:00 - 1:00 PM | The Fort Commons | Free
Check out the CityVibe
Friday, June 21
🎷▶️Marc Atkinson Trio | Guitars & Bass | 7:00 PM | Hermann’s Jazz Club | $35.50
JUNO Nominated - Tickets
🎷▶️Booker T Stax Revue | Soul | 7:30 PM | Hermann’s Jazz Club | $60
“A legend of soul music” -The New Yorker - Tickets
🌴▶️Gondwana, Big Mountain, Batuque Axé, DJ Su Comandante Espinoza | Reggae/Brazilian/Ska | 4:20 PM (Nice) | Ship Point (Inner Harbour) | $40 - $50
🌴▶️The Suicide Machines, The Slackers, The Creepshow, Space Chimp, DJ I-Lot | Jamaican Ska/Brutal Hardcore/Rock ‘n’ Roll | 7:30 PM - 1:30 AM | Victoria Curling Club | $50 - $60
▶️That Was Then By Emma Lee / Trembler of Seven | Rock/Punk/Country Blues | 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Phillips Tasting Room | Free
This is an 80’s Alt-Music Art Showcase with music - See The Poster
▶️i.o + Pet Retina Tour Homecoming Show | Harsh Noise | 7:00 PM | The Little Fernwood | $15 or PWYC
Saturday, June 22
▶️PridePOC Party! | Dance | 6:00 - 11:30 PM | Cook Street Village Activity Centre | $17 - $23
6:00 - 9:00 PM is Sober, then the bar opens - Tickets
▶️The Hounds of Cuchulain - Summer Solstice Celebration | Celtic Folk | 7:00 - 10:00 PM | The Little Fernwood | $25
Cash bar on this one! - Tickets
▶️Summer Sonic | Dance/House | 9:00 PM - Late | Quadratic Sound | PWYC $20 - $30 + Member Fee
🎷▶️Audrey Ochoa | Trombone | 7:00 PM | Hermann’s Jazz Club | $35.50
“Prolific Trombone” - Tickets
🌴▶️Victoria's 25th Anniversary Ska & Reggae Fest - Free Ska Sessions w/ Less Than Jake! | Ska Reggae Fest | 2:00 PM | Victoria Curling Club | Free
🌴▶️Dead Prez, Macka B & The Roots Ragga Band, Mungo's Hi Fi with Marina P, Blasé Blasé, Paint The Town Red ft. W̱SÁNEĆ ŚW̱ELO₭E, Tank Gyal, DJ Arems | Jamaican Roots/Reggae/Funk/Rock | 2:00 - 10:00 PM | Ship Point (Inner Harbour) | $45 - $60
🌴▶️Less Than Jake, The Planet Smashers, Mephiskapheles, SweetLeaf, Young Royal| Rock/Ska-Punk/ | 7:30 PM - 1:30 AM | Victoria Curling Club | $50 - $60
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