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This Weekend's Events

💡Phillips Backyard, Giant Picnics, & Vintage Fairs

Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
August 07, 2025

Hey LampPosters!

WOO!! August?! What! We’re stoked to have you at our GIANT PICNIC this Sunday at St. Ann’s Academy! We’re pulling out all the stops for this one:

Yoga Classes
Ice Cream
Face painting
Live DJ’s

Hope you all have a great weekend! Hopefully see you all on Sunday at the GIANT PICNIC!

-Simon & Jared ❤️

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Community Events

✴️🎪 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.

✴️🐉 Victoria Dragon Boat Festival

Friday + Saturday, August 8 +9 | 8pm-10pm / 8am - 6pm | Inner Harbour | Free

Experience the thrill of dragon boat races, savor food truck delights, and enjoy free live music at Victoria's vibrant Dragon Boat Festival.

🎵 Friday's at the Station

Friday, August 8 | 4pm-8pm | 720 Station Ave. | Free

Experience live music, local food, and artisan goods at Friday's at the Station, a weekly summer event featuring a farm-to-table market and family activities.

🎡 Children's Day at Heritage Acres 2025

Saturday, August 9 | 10am-3:30pm | Heritage Acres | $8 for 13 y.o. and up

Enjoy a fun-filled ""country fair"" day with train rides, nature walks, live music, and activities for all ages. Bring a picnic or try food from vendors while experiencing museum displays, facepainting, and balloon art.

✴️🎉 Big Patio Days: Garden Party

Saturday, August 9 | 12pm-10pm | Whistle Buoy | $5

Market Square's Big Patio Days return with five themed events featuring live music, food vendors, and outdoor fun from June to September. Enjoy the expanded patio and courtyard atmosphere for just $5 entry.

🚗 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.

✴️🎸 Under The Bridge Art Gathering

Saturday, August 9 | 1pm-4pm | Under Bay Street Bridge | Free

Express yourself at this no-frills, punk-style open event. Show up and showcase your talent alongside other performers in a free-spirited atmosphere.

🛍️ Backyard Pop-Up Market

Saturday + Sunday, August 9 + 10 | 11am-3pm | 1869 Oak Bay Ave | Free

Local vendors showcase vintage treasures, handmade goods, and home decor at the Backyard Pop-up Market, featuring Super Sale racks with proceeds benefiting the Indian Residential School Survivors Society.

💃 West Coast Barn Dance

Saturday, August 9 | 6:30pm | Edelweiss Club | $10

Canadian fiddlers Gordon Stobbe and JJ Guy bring their acclaimed talent to this special contra dance event. Expect new tunes and dances for a lively evening of music and movement.

🪩 Groove & Mingle

Saturday, August9 | 2:30pm-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.

🛋️ Lazy Susan Pop-Up Vintage Fair

Saturday, August 9 | 30pm-4pm | 2039 Oak Bay Ave | Free

Discover unique treasures at the outdoor pop-up Vintage Fair, featuring 14 vendors offering retro clothing, toys, housewares, and more alongside the Oak Bay Nosh.

🍽️ Savour Saanich Flavour Trails Festival

Saturday + Sunday, August 9 + 10 | Various Opening at Each Location | Throughout Central Saanich | Free

Explore local farms, wineries, and artisanal food producers on a self-guided tour during the Central Saanich Flavour Trails Festival. Enjoy tastings, workshops, and farm tours showcasing the region's culinary delights.

🚢 Community Day

Saturday, August 9 | 9:30am-4:30pm | Maritime Museum | Donation

Explore maritime history and create a beaded fish charm at the Maritime Museum of BC, offering hands-on activities and interactive exhibits for all ages.

🌊 Cadboro Bay Festival

Sunday, August 10 | 11am-3pm | Cadboro-Gyro Park | Free

Celebrate ocean recreation and sustainability at the 2025 Cadboro Bay Festival, featuring live music, community drumming, food, storytelling, kids' crafts, and interactive booths about marine life and ocean sports.

💉 Monthly IV Therapy Lounge (with Dr. Jenna)

Sunday, August 10 | 9am-12pm | Allies Integrated health Clinic | $200

Experience personalized IV therapy in a cozy lounge, delivering tailored blends of vitamins and minerals directly into your bloodstream for faster absorption and lasting wellness benefits.

🎨 Art Market

Sunday, August 10 | 1pm-4pm | Part and Parcel | Free

Local artisans showcase handmade prints, leather goods, ceramics, and baked treats at this free market in Quadra Village's Part and Parcel restaurant. Browse unique crafts and sip non-alcoholic drinks while supporting Victoria's creative community.

🎺 Arts & Music in the Gardens

Sunday, August 10 | 9am - 4pm | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific | $10

Immerse yourself in local art, live music, and gardening expertise at the Arts & Music in the Garden festival. This family-friendly event brings together artists, musicians, and Master Gardeners for a day of creativity and nature appreciation.

🚗 Layed Out Car Club Field of Dreams

Sunday, August 10 | 9am-3pm | West Shore Parks & Rec | Free

Classic car show featuring hundreds of vehicles, vendors, food trucks, and family activities, benefiting local charities.

✴️🎎 Victoria Anime Festival

Sunday, August 10 | 11am-11:30pm | Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion | $30-$40

Experience a vibrant summer festival with cosplay, crafts, performances, and Japanese-inspired activities at the scenic Gorge Park Pavilion.

👕 Key Vintage $10 Sale

Sunday, August 10 | 12pm-7pm | Key Vintage | Free

Snag incredible deals at the $10 Sale, where every item in the pile costs just ten bucks, with restocks throughout the day and potential steals from brands like Stussy.

🐾 Pop-Up at Red Barn Market

Sunday, August 10 | 10am-4pm | Red Barn Market West Saanich | Free

Celebrate all things canine at this doggy-centric event featuring photo booths, splash pools, vendor deals, and a bottle drive to support the Victoria Bulldog Society.

👚 Pop-Up Free Store

Sunday, August 10 | 5pm-7pm | Fernwood NRG | Free

A pop-up free store offers clothes, button-making, and clothing repair, alongside live music from Thistle and an appearance by green party leader candidate Emily Lowan. This eco-friendly event combines sustainable fashion with community engagement.

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Performing Arts

✴️🎉 Bingo Loco Victoria

Saturday, August 9 | 6:45pm-9:45pm / 10pm - Late | Capital Ballroom | $45

Bingo Loco reinvents the classic game with a wild party atmosphere, featuring comedy, music, dance-offs, and rave rounds. Experience the unexpected fusion of bingo and nightclub energy.

🩸 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.

🎭 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.

🌙 Full STURGEON Moon Circle & Beach-Dance

Saturday, August 9 | 8:30pm - 10pm | South end of Willows Beach | $23

Experience the magic of moonrise through circular dancing and joyful movement. Let loose and connect with others as you welcome the night sky.

🎮 Patch Notes: The improv show for nerds

Saturday, August 9 | 8pm | 734 Aldebury St #203 | $8

A cast of local improv comedians takes the stage for Patch Notes, a hilarious show tailored for nerds and gaming enthusiasts. Expect unexpected laughs and geeky references galore.

🎬 DESTROYED CINEMA presents Search for Gold

Sunday, August 10 | 6:30pm | Little Fernwood Gallery | $17

Experience the world premiere of Victoria's ""Search for Gold,"" directed by John Ledingham, followed by a Q&A with the cast and live music to cap off the night.

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GET YA’ BODY MOVIN’

Sports & Athletic Events

✴️🚲 Dallas Road Evening Bike Route

Friday, August 8 | 8pm-9pm | 770 Fisgard | Free

Join a relaxed evening bike ride through scenic Victoria, starting at The Hudson and winding through parks and along the waterfront.

🚲 Moonlight Mystery Bike Ride

Friday, August 8 | 7:30pm-12:30am | Centennial Square | Free

Cruise through neighbourhood streets and bike lanes on this casual ride, with a potential swim stop along the way. Bring a towel for a refreshing dip on this August adventure.

✴️🏹 Seagirt Summer Tourney

All Weekend | Various Times (see post) | Victoria Polo Club | $20-$30

Experience medieval-style competitions, workshops, and camaraderie at the Seagirt Summer Tournament, featuring archery, thrown weapons, equestrian events, and more at the picturesque Victoria Polo Club.

🏎️ Friday Night RC Racing

Friday, August 8 | 5-8:30pm | 1644 Hillside Ave | $10

Experience the thrill of miniature racing with Friday Night Racing, featuring 5-minute races on a custom track for Losi Micro-T and Micro-B cars.

🤠 Women's Pinball Rodeo Weekend

Friday, August 8 | Friday 12pm - Sunday 5pm | Neon Ranch | $20+

Compete in Honky Cat Herb pinball qualifying rounds and playoffs during the Neon Ranch Rodeo Weekend, with top players advancing through multiple rounds of strategic game selection.

💪 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.

🔫 AfroPaintball 2

Saturday, August 9 | 11am - 4pm | TNT Paintball | $27

Experience the thrill of paintball with an Afrocentric flair at AfroPaintball 2, combining fast-paced action with cultural celebration.

🤸‍♂️ Acro & Movement Jam

Sunday, August 10 | 2pm | Willows Park | Free

Explore acro yoga, hooping, juggling, and more at the weekly Acro & Movement Jam in Willows Park. All skill levels welcome for this self-guided community event.

KEEP YOUR MIND FRESH

Learning & Workshops

📱 Victoria In Focus - Smartphone Photography

Saturday, August 9 | 3pm-6pm | Downtown | $85

Elevate your smartphone photography skills with hands-on lessons in manual settings, composition, and visual storytelling. Capture stunning scenes at Beacon Hill Park or Victoria's Inner Harbour.

✴️💃 West Coast Swing Dancing Beginner Lesson

Saturday, August 9 | 6:45pm-8pm | Dance Victoria | $12-$15

Learn the basics of dancing in a beginner-friendly lesson, then practice your new moves during open social dancing. Bring dance shoes or socks and stay hydrated for a fun evening of movement.

🌶️ Caliente Salsa Saturdays

Saturday, August 9 | 8:15pm - 12am | Studio 4 Athletics | $17

Learn new dance moves and groove to great music at this welcoming social event. All skill levels welcome.

🧵 INDIGEO VOLO August Learn & Lab

Saturday, August 9 | 11:30am - 5pm | Paul Phillips Hall | $23

Explore kink education through hands-on classes and skill practice sessions. Enjoy tasters and light snacks while honing your rope techniques in a supportive environment.

FEEL THE FRESH AIR

Outdoor Events

🌿 Branch Out Invasive Plant Removal Social

Friday, August 8 | 10am-12pm | Saxe Point | Free

Remove invasive plants and learn about park conservation at Saxe Point Park. This hands-on event offers education on local ecosystems and opportunities for ongoing volunteer work.

👚 Ultimate Thrift Hunt

Saturday, August 9 | 10am-1:30pm | Murchies Fine Tea & Coffee | Free

Teams race through thrift stores, solving clues and completing style challenges in this sustainable fashion adventure. Creativity and quick thinking collide as participants compete for the title of Thrift Champion.

🍎 Welland Orchard Tour August

Sunday, August 10 | 11am-12pm | Welland Community Orchard | By Donation

Explore Welland Orchard on a guided tour, discovering heritage apple varieties, unique fruit trees, and eco-friendly features like rainwater collection and pollinator habitats.

🌿 Bowker Creek Restoration

Sunday, August 10 | 10am-12pm | Behind Oak Bay High School (along Bowker Creek pathway) | Free

Join the volunteer session along the Bowker Creek Pathway behind Oak Bay High School. Help maintain the area while enjoying the outdoors, with gloves and tools provided.

✴️🏖️ Surfrider Beach Clean Up

Sunday, August 10 | 11am | Esquimalt Lagoon | Free Coffee

Join a community beach cleanup, enjoy treats and coffee, and make a positive impact on the local environment. All ages welcome.

🚗 Coffee Klatch

Sunday, August 10 | 9am-10:30am | Oak Bay Marina | Free

Mingle with Jaguar enthusiasts and admire a variety of European cars at the JCCV's monthly Coffee Klatch, held alongside the Euro Cars and Coffee event. Grab a coffee and chat with fellow club members at the Marina Dockside Eatery.

SLOW FOLKY VIBES, HUGE ELECTRONIC SHOWS & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN

Live Music & Concerts

Friday, August 8th

Saturday, August 9th

✴️▶️ Transitional Alien / Jojo Flynn / Nicole Magnish | Rock and Roll | 143 Christina St. North | $10 | Tickets & Info

Sunday, August 10th

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