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The Week Ahead: Aug 4th - 10th

The Week Ahead: Aug 4th - 10th

💡Pop-Ups, Beach Days, and Bikini Car-Washes!

Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
August 03, 2025

Hey LampPosters!

We hope y’all are enjoying the long weekend! We have a great lineup this week with TONS for the weekend!

As always, catch us and the BEER BUS

⛵ Tuesday - Ship Point

👽 Wednesday - Eventide

🚂 Friday - Langford Station

And our GIANT PICNIC this weekend - stay tuned!

Hope you all have a great week! Stay safe

-Simon & Jared ❤️

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City Vibe - Make the Most of Summer in Victoria

Looking for something fun to do on your lunch break, after work or with friends and family on the weekend? The City of Victoria’s new City Vibe event finder makes it easy to explore nearly 200 free events happening across the city from June through September.

From live music and outdoor fitness to cultural festivals and drop-in activities, CityVibe is your go-to resource for a fun-filled summer.

MARKETS, PARADES, FESTIVALS AND OTHER AWESOME STUFF

Community Events

✴️🎵 Wonderment Final Day

Monday, August 4 | 4pm-10pm | Songhees Park Plaza | Free

Experience a day of free live music at Banfield Park, featuring performances by PJS, Righteous Rainbows of Togetherness, Soft Error, Freedom Engine, and Cascadia Sound.

✴️🎸 Zonnis Fest

Monday, August 4 | 1pm-8pm | RSVP for Location | $20 suggested

A backyard potluck featuring ten original Victoria artists, with live music performances!

✴️🍻 LampPost Beer Bus at Ship Point

Tuesday, August 5 | 4pm-8pm | Ship Point | Free

Enjoy live music, tasty bites, and cold beers at the laid-back Ship Point hangout. This casual gathering offers a perfect spot to relax and socialize.

🏖️ Beach Glass Cleanup

Tuesday, August 5 | 10am-12pm | 1070 Tillicum | Free

Join the Gorge Waterway Action Society for a beach glass cleanup, combining environmental restoration with local history exploration. Volunteers will collect hazardous debris while learning about the area's past as a 19th-century bottle-dumping site.

🐕 Oaklands Sunset Market - Dog Days of Summer

Wednesday, August 6 | 4:30pm-8pm | Oaklands Community Centre | Free

Enjoy warm summer evenings at Oaklands with a vibrant mix of food trucks, local vendors, live music, and a beer garden. This weekly community event offers a perfect blend of flavors, shopping, and entertainment.

🔦 Eventide: Near Dark

Wednesday, August 6 | 6pm-9:30pm | Centennial Square | Free

Local and touring musicians perform free outdoor concerts in Centennial Square on summer Wednesday evenings, offering a diverse lineup of genres curated by community organizers.

✴️🎪 Phillips Backyard Festival - REVERB WEEKEND

All Weekend | 2pm-11pm | Phillips Backyard | $120+

An electrifying music festival held in a craft brewery, blending community vibes with epic beats. Experience a fun, friendly, and inclusive celebration in Victoria, BC.

🚗 Wheelies Bikini Carwash

Saturday, August 9 | 11am-3pm | Wheelies Cafe | $10+ For Wash

Get your car sparkling clean at the 2nd annual bikini carwash while enjoying sandwiches and brews. This fun event coincides with the @layedoutcc field of dreams weekend.

💃 Groove & Mingle

Saturday, August 9 | 30pm-5pm | Beacon Hill Park | Free

Experience a beginner-friendly meditation and dance event at Beacon Hill Park, featuring guided somatic exercises and opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals.

🎨 Arts & Music Festival

Saturday, August 9 | 9am-4pm | The Gardens at HCP | $10-$15

Explore local art, crafts, and live music at the 31st annual Arts & Music in the Gardens event, set against the backdrop of beautiful gardens. Browse over 40 vendors while enjoying performances from talented local musicians.

🛍️ Backyard Pop-Up Market

Sunday, August 10 | 11am-3pm | 1869 Oak Bay Ave | Free

Browse local vendors' vintage treasures, handmade goods, and home decor at the Backyard Pop-up Market, featuring special sale racks with proceeds benefiting the Indian Residential School Survivors Society.

BALLET, COMEDY, THEATRE AND MORE!

Performing Arts

🎭 La Bête

Various Times All Week | The Belfry Theatre | $32

A witty comedy set in 17th-century France, ""La Bête"" follows a respected theatre troupe leader forced to host a crude but hilarious street performer for an evening. Written entirely in rhymed couplets, this Molière-inspired play promises a night of sophisticated humor and clever wordplay.

😄 Phillips Comedy Night at the Mint

Wednesday, August 6 | 8pm-9:30pm | The Mint | $15

Phillips Comedy Night at The Mint brings together the city's funniest comedians for an evening of laughter, food, and drinks every Wednesday. Hosted by Morgan Cranny and Drew Farrance, this wildly popular show promises a hilarious midweek escape.

🩸 Blood Wedding

Various Times All Week | The Belfry Theatre | $32

Experience the haunting tragedy of Federico García Lorca's ""Blood Wedding,"" where passion and fate collide in a darkly poetic masterpiece that resonates with both past and present.

✴️👩 Girls Night!

Friday, August 8 | 8pm | The Mint Restaurant | $15-$20

Catch the laughs at GIRLS NIGHT, featuring top female comedians from Vancouver Island. Enjoy live stand-up and a chance to win prizes from Foxy Box at The Mint.

🎤 Hecklers Presents: Pat Burtscher

Saturday, August 9 | 8pm | Hecklers Bar & Grill | $22

Catch top-notch stand-up comedy every Saturday at Hecklers, showcasing hilarious talent from across Canada and beyond. Doors open at 6:30pm, with the show kicking off around 7:30pm.

GET YA’ BODY MOVIN’

Sports & Athletic Events

🧘‍♀️ Yoga in the Park 2025

Tuesday, August 5 | 6pm-7pm | Willows Beach Park | Free

Free outdoor yoga classes at Willows Beach Park, suitable for all levels and led by experienced instructors. Tuesdays from July to August, 6-7 pm.

⚾ Edmonton Riverhawks vs. Victoria HarbourCats

Tuesday, August 5 | 6:35pm | Wilson's Group Stadium | $15-$40

Stick around after the game for a chance to win a player's jersey straight off their back. Fill out a ballot to enter this unique post-game giveaway.

🧘‍♀️ All Levels Flow Yoga

Wednesday, August 6 | 12pm-12:45pm | Ship Point | Free

Drop in for a free yoga session with One Yoga, where a limited number of mats are available. Bringing your own mat and water bottle is encouraged.

✴️🏆 Edmonton Riverhawks vs. Victoria HarbourCats

Wednesday, August 6 | 6:35pm | Wilson's Group Stadium | $15-$40

Celebrate the final regular-season game with extra prize giveaways and special apparel from Passion Sports. This fan appreciation night promises to end the season on a high note.

💪 TFA Drop-In Fitness Class

Thursday, August 7 | 12pm-1pm | Ship Point | Free

Enjoy free drop-in fitness classes with The Fitness Academy. Bring your own mat if possible and don't forget a reusable water bottle.

🧘‍♀️ Acro Yoga Beginner & Intermediate Classes

Thursday, August 7 | 7:10pm | Island Circus Space | $15

Experience the unique blend of yoga and acrobatics in Acro Yoga, building strength, flexibility, and trust through partnered movements and poses.

🏋️‍♂️ Outdoor Bodyweight Bootcamp

Saturday, August 9 | 10:15pm-11:15pm | Kiwanis Playground at Henderson | Free

Get a full-body workout at Kiwanis Playground Park with free outdoor bodyweight bootcamp classes every Saturday in July and August. Suitable for all fitness levels.

🧘‍♀️ Rest and Resonate - Restorative Yoga ft. Cozy Live Music

Saturday, August 9 | 7-8:30pm | Little Fernwood | $50

Experience a soothing blend of restorative yoga, live harp music, and guided journaling in this dreamy evening retreat designed to relax and inspire.

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SEWING, PAINTING, WRITING, AND OTHER ART

Arts & Creative Events

✴️🍰 Routine Coffee x Deme Treats

Monday, August 4 | 10am | Routine Coffee Supply | Free

Local favorites team up for a weekend coffee and cake pop-up, showcasing their finest brews and bakes.

✴️ 🗣️ Let's Talk Tuesdays

Tuesday, August 5 | 12pm-2pm | Spinnakers Brewpub | Free

Enjoy casual, platonic conversations with new people at Spinnakers Brewpub every Tuesday afternoon, with conversation prompts provided to spark engaging chats in a relaxed atmosphere.

🌊 Creative Workshop: Sea Glass Jewelry

Thursday, August 7 | 2pm-3:30pm | The Maritime Museum of B.C. | $30

Create a unique piece of jewelry using locally sourced sea glass in this hands-on workshop. Learn about sea glass history while crafting your own wearable art.

🎤 Karaoke and Crafts

Thursday, August 7 | 4pm-7pm | Market Square | Free

Enjoy a free karaoke and crafts event featuring Thai fruit carving, origami, and Filipino parols, plus a Tai Chi lesson and delicious food from Mom's Kitchen at Market Square.

🎨 Courageous Heart Art Show - Meet the Artist

Friday, August 8 | 4pm-7pm | Main Gallery at Cedar Hill Recreation Centre | Free

Explore the depth of friendship and mental health through a powerful series of paintings, "Courageous Heart," on display at Cedar Hill Recreation Centre's Main Gallery.

🔭 Star Party at the Observatory

Saturday, August 9 | 7:30pm | Centre of the Universe Victoria | Donation

Explore the cosmos at the Centre of the Universe, featuring the historic Plaskett telescope, planetarium shows, and virtual reality experiences. Star Parties offer both kid-friendly and general programming, including tours of the Observatory and sidewalk astronomy.

KEEP YOUR MIND FRESH

Learning & Workshops

🎭 IMPROV 101 w/ Second City's Kevin Matviw

Tuesday, August 5 | 6pm-9pm | 849 Fort St | $215-$295

Learn the basics of improv comedy through hilarious games and exercises in this beginner-friendly course led by Second City veteran Kevin Matviw.

💑 Later Love Workshop - Modern Dating In Our Wiser Years

Wednesday, August 6 | 6:30pm-8pm | Oakwood Manor | $25

Discover practical tips and strategies for dating with confidence in your mature years. This workshop offers insights on building authentic connections and embracing new relationships.

💃 Bollywood Dance Class

Wednesday, August 6 | 6:30pm-7:30pm | 1701 Quadra St | Free

Learn a beginner-friendly Bollywood dance routine in a relaxed outdoor setting. Hridya from All Steps Desi leads this fun workshop in the First Met courtyard.

✴️🚑 SHMED TALKS

Wednesday, August 6 | 6pm-8pm | KWENCH | Free

Shmed Talks brings curious minds together for an evening of mini-talks on health, sexuality, and wellness at Club KWENCH. Expect engaging presentations from experts on topics ranging from supplements to Chinese medicine, all in a casual, community-focused atmosphere.

☠️ Hourglass: Creative Death Literacy Gatherings

Wednesday, August 6 | 7pm | Little Fernwood | Free

Explore death and dying through storytelling, activities, and resource sharing in a heartfelt yet humorous environment. Each session offers unique topics and experiences.

✴️🌿 Regenerative Thinking for Professionals and Designers

Thursday, August 7 | 5pm-7:30pm | theDock - Center for Social Impact | $0-200

This 3-week professional development program explores regenerative thinking, helping participants navigate climate complexity and integrate innovative design principles into their work. Attendees will gain tools for managing eco-anxiety, fostering collaboration, and embedding regenerative practices in their organizations.

🍫 Chocolate Masterclass- Cacao 101 - An Introduction to Craft Chocolate

Saturday, August 9 | 1pm | The Chocolate Project | $10

Discover the art of chocolate-making and tasting in this popular introductory class. Sample extraordinary bars while learning what makes fine chocolate special and how to appreciate its unique qualities.

SLOW FOLKY VIBES, HUGE ELECTRONIC SHOWS & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN

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