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This Weekend's Events

💡Zine Launches, Fringe, Book Picnics and more!

Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
August 21, 2025

Hey LampPosters!

Back for another weekend! We’re so stoked you’re reading the newsletter!

We have some big events coming out in September - stay tuned 👀

Hope you all have a great week! Stay safe

-Simon & Jared ❤️

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MARKETS, PARADES, FESTIVALS AND OTHER AWESOME STUFF

Community Events

🎭 Victoria Fringe Festival

Thursday, August 21 till August 31st | All Day | Throughout Downtown Victoria | $10+

The Victoria Fringe Festival returns with 12 days of eclectic performances, featuring nearly 30 shows across the city. Fringe is honestly SO COOL and a great way to support some wonderful arts!

✴️ 🤠 Country in the City

Friday, August 22 | 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.

✴️ 👾 DYSFUNCTION

Friday, August 22 | 2pm-8pm | Fernwood Community Centre | Free

An art gathering with live music, tattoos, and vendors in the park. Embrace creativity and celebrate the end of summer with fellow art enthusiasts.

🎨 Creative Conversations: Artists Connect Launch Party

Friday, August 22 | 6-8:30pm | KWENCH | $10-$25

Artists Connect kicks off with a relaxed evening of mingling, panel discussions, and open Q&A featuring local artists. Connect with Victoria's creative community and spark inspiring conversations about life in the arts.

🌯 Greek Fest

Friday - Sunday, August 22 - 24 | 12-8:30 | Commonwealth Place | Free

Experience the vibrant flavors and dances of Greece at GreekFest, featuring authentic cuisine, traditional performances, and cultural displays.

🪶 Indigenous Pop-Up Market

Saturday, August 23 | 10am-3pm | 1110 Hillside Ave | Free

Indigenous Pop Up Shop YYJ hosts a series of themed artist markets throughout the year, showcasing handmade items by Indigenous creators in an inclusive and accessible community space.

✴️ 🏳️‍🌈 RUSH x Size Queen Magazine Launch Party

Saturday, August 23 | 10pm-2am | 1605 Store St. | $26.69 - $69.69

SizeQueen Magazine launches its third issue, featuring queer histories, amateur porn, and a dick size competition, with DJs Barbie Aphelion and blacasphalt setting the mood for this edgy celebration.

🎎 Japanese Cultural Fair

Saturday, August 23 | 10am-4pm | Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion | Donation

Experience Japanese culture at Victoria's annual fair, featuring performances, demonstrations, and traditional arts at Esquimalt Gorge Park.

🎸 Sauvage Gardens parking lot party

Saturday, August 23 | 12pm - 10pm | 2960 Bridge St | Free

Enjoy live music, tasty burgers, and cold brews at this all-day outdoor party. It's the perfect blend of food, drinks, and entertainment.

🏮 Salish Sea Lantern Festival

Saturday, August 23 | 6:30pm-9:30pm | Beacon Park Sidney | Free

The Salish Sea Lantern Festival transforms the community with illuminated art installations and hands-on workshops. As night falls, the event culminates in a magical waterfront procession featuring live performances and activities for all ages.

📚 The Romantasy Society - Once Upon A Picnic

Sunday, August 24 | 1pm-4pm | Location Given with Tickets | $20

Experience a whimsical outdoor gathering with fellow book lovers, featuring a fantasy-inspired picnic, optional book exchange, and enchanting activities in a secret Victoria location.

🚗 2nd Annual Exotic Car Show

Sunday, August 24 | 10am-3pm | 6675 Mirah Rd | Donation

Check out Victoria's rarest and most exotic vehicles at the 2nd Annual Car Show and Open House. Enjoy prizes, giveaways, and support BC Children's Hospital Foundation through entry and food donations.

✴️ 🍬 Books, Treats and New Friends

Sunday, August 24 | 11am | Robert J. Porter Park | Free

Cozy up with your favorite book at this reading party, featuring treats and more! Bring a blanket and settle in for a relaxing literary afternoon with some lovely folk!

BALLET, COMEDY, THEATRE AND MORE!

Performing Arts

🌿 New Earth Bandits 2

Friday, August 22 | 6:30pm | Macauley Point Park | $20-$40

Experience a surreal future Earth in this immersive outdoor theatrical journey, featuring puppetry, music, and interactive performances throughout Macaulay Point Park.

🎤 Syd Bosel + Open Mic

Friday, August 22 | 7:30pm | Maple Room Strathcona | $10 Door

Open mic night followed by headliner Syd Bosel, delivering relatable comedy on midlife experiences and challenges.

🎬 Free B Film Festival Weekend

Friday + Saturday, August 22 + 23 | 9pm | Cameron Bandshell | Free

Enjoy nostalgic cinema and B-movie classics under the stars at the Free-B Film Festival. Grab a blanket and settle in for a memorable summer night of free outdoor movies.

✴️ 🎥 Summer Outdoor Movie Night

Friday, August 22 | 8:3pm | Bullen Park | Free

Watch "Encanto" under the stars at Bullen Park, with food trucks and family fun before the show starts at sunset.

🎤 Hecklers Presents: Rob Pue

Saturday, August 23 | 8pm | Hecklers Bar & Grill | $22

Laugh out loud with top Canadian comics at Hecklers every Saturday night. Catch rising star Todd Ness and other hilarious performers in this weekly comedy showcase.

✴️ 🛣️ CORONATION St. Ryan + Gary Men @ Work

Saturday, August 23 | 11am | The Vic Theatre | $49+

Coronation Street stars Ryan Preston and Mikey North share behind-the-scenes stories and answer fan questions in an intimate stage interview at Victoria's Vic Theatre.

🏙️ Artist Talk: Hailey Stangowitz – In Between Spaces

Saturday, August 23 | 1pm - 2pm | Little Fernwood Gallery | Free

Hailey's artwork explores the resilience of nature in urban settings, capturing overlooked moments where plants and buildings intersect. Her paintings blend reality and abstraction to showcase the quiet beauty of flora reclaiming city spaces.

💃 Pole & Pastries

Sunday, August 24 | 1:30pm | Artemis Whiskey Bar | $25-$30

Pole & Pastries presents a dazzling season finale featuring MC Cherry Cheeks, student burlesque performances, and solo pole debuts at Artemis Whiskey Bar.

♻️ A Waste of Stage Time

Sunday, August 24 | 7pm | SKAM Satellite Studio | $13-$16

Dive into the world of recycling with Trash and Treasure at the transfer station, featuring a game show and the unique "Paradoke" experience. This entertaining event blends education and fun while exploring waste management and personal value.

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GET YA’ BODY MOVIN’

Sports & Athletic Events

💪 Outdoor Bodyweight Bootcamp

Saturday, August 23 | 10:15pm-11:15pm | Kiwanis Playground at Henderson | Free

Join free outdoor bodyweight bootcamp classes every Saturday morning at Kiwanis Playground Park, suitable for all fitness levels.

✴️ 🥒 Pickleball in the Park

Saturday, August 23 | 9am-11am | Oaklands Park | Free

Swing by Oaklands Park for a fun morning of pickleball this Saturday. Paddles are provided, so just bring yourself and your A-game.

✴️ 🛹 Shred Co Skateboard Meetup

Saturday, August 23 | 10am | Topaz Skatepark | Free

Casual Saturday morning meetups for shredding enthusiasts. Look for the Shred Co shirt or just join the group of new faces gathering around 10 AM.

🤸‍♂️ Acro & Movement Jam

Sunday, August 24 | 2pm | Willows Park | Free

Experience a diverse movement jam at Willows Park, featuring acro yoga, hooping, juggling, and more. All skill levels welcome in this self-guided community event.

🐉 Vancouver Island Dragon Boat Festival

Saturday + Sunday, August 23 + 24 | 8am-4pm/4-8pm | 2940 Jutland Road | Free

Experience the thrill of dragon boat racing at Victoria's premier aquatic event, featuring a unique pentathlon format with various race distances and challenges for teams of all levels.

SEWING, PAINTING, WRITING, AND OTHER ART

Arts & Creative Events

🎨 Expressions of Inclusion: An ART Intervention - Trail Outdoor Art Gallery

Friday, August 22 | 11am - 3pm | 813 Darwin Ave | Free

Explore an open-air art gallery featuring diverse expressions of inclusion through creative installations and displays. This unique outdoor exhibition celebrates artistic perspectives on unity and acceptance.

🧼 Suds & Sips

Saturday, August 23 | 6pm | 622 Courtney St. | $89

Learn the art of cold process soap-making while enjoying your favorite beverage at this hands-on workshop. Create custom bars and take home all you need to continue crafting at home.

🔭 Star Party at the Observatory

Saturday, August 23 | 7:30pm | Centre of the Universe Victoria | Donation

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

✴️ 🗺️ Scattered Artist Tour

Saturday + Sunday, August 23 + 24 | 11am-4pm | Self-Guided Through Saanich | Free

Explore the vibrant local art scene in East Saanich during the Scattered Artists tour, where artists showcase their diverse creations in home studios and gardens.

👜 Poppy Barley x Still Life Pop-Up

Saturday, August 23 | 10:30am-6pm | Still Life | Free

Poppy Barley showcases shoes, bags, and fall styles at Still Life, offering a curated collection for trying and ordering with free shipping.

🌸 Natural Dyeing in the Orchard

Sunday, August 24 | 10am-12pm | Welland Community Orchard | Free

Learn the art of flower pounding and natural dyeing to create a beautiful tote bag in this outdoor workshop at Welland Orchard. Participants will explore local flora and fabric dyeing techniques while enjoying a morning of creativity in nature.

✴️ 🧑‍🎨 End of Summer Art Bash!

Sunday, August 24 | 1:30pm - 5:30pm | Paul Phillips Hall | $12

Craft your own embroidered fish, collaged buttons, or bedazzled creations, then enjoy a performance by Moth Dust. This all-ages event offers both creative activities and live music.

🖌️ Solastalgia: Addressing Climate Anxiety through Community Building and Art-Making

Sunday, August 24 | 10am-1pm | Little Fernwood | Donation

Transform climate grief into public art at RAVEN's collaborative mural painting session in Fernwood Square, bringing community ideas to life through vibrant, temporary street art.

KEEP YOUR MIND FRESH

Learning & Workshops

🤹 Juggling Workshop

Saturday, August 23 | 3pm-5pm | Island Circus Space | $25

Learn the art of juggling in a fun, hands-on workshop series for all skill levels. Each session includes guided instruction and open practice time to hone your skills.

🧵 Visible Mending Methods

Saturday, August 23 | 2pm-4pm | Maritime Museum | $30

Learn the art of visible mending, exploring its maritime heritage and creating functional fabric art. Gain skills to repair clothing while making a hand-embroidered tea towel or tote bag.

✈️ BC Aviation Museum Open House

Saturday + Sunday, August 23 + 24 | 10am-4pm | 1910 Norseman Road | Donation

Explore aviation history and enjoy family-friendly activities at the BC Aviation Museum's Open House. Check out aircraft displays, visit food trucks, and celebrate flight with the local community.

✴️ 🏁 Indigo Shindigo - Shibori Indigo Dye Workshop

Sunday, August 24 | 11am-4pm | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific | $110-$120

Learn traditional Japanese Shibori dyeing techniques and create your own indigo-dyed scarf in this hands-on workshop exploring the art and history of natural indigo dyeing.

✍️ Shut Up & Write! Victoria

Sunday, August 24 | 1:30pm - 3pm | Little Gladstone Studio | Free

Writers gather to focus on their projects in a distraction-free environment, with structured writing time and optional socializing.

✴️ 🌲 Kokedama Desk Buddies Workshop at GARDENWORKS Oak Bay

Sunday, August 24 | 1pm | GARDENWORKS Oak Bay | $56

Craft unique Kokadama-inspired moss balls with tropical plants, exploring the Japanese art of growing plants in moss-covered soil spheres.

TASTE THE CITY

Foodie Events

🌭 Country Grocer x Mustard Seed BBQ

Friday, August 22 | 11am-2pm | Country Grocer | $8

Enjoy a delicious Hot Dog BBQ while supporting a great cause at the Royal Oak location. All donations benefit the Mustard Seed Food Bank.

🍽️ North Saanich Flavour Trails

Saturday + Sunday, August 23 + 24 | Various Opening at Each Location | Throughout Central Saanich | Free

Explore local farms, wineries, and producers during the Central Saanich Flavour Trails Festival, featuring self-guided tours, tastings, and workshops. Discover the best of the region's culinary offerings.

✴️ 🥗 Vancouver Island Feast of Fields

Sunday, August 24 | 1pm-4pm | Heritage Acres | $123+

Stroll through Heritage Acres, sampling gourmet creations from local chefs, vintners, and artisans at the 24th Annual Vancouver Island Feast of Fields—a roaming harvest festival celebrating farm-to-table connections. 🍽️

SLOW FOLKY VIBES, HUGE ELECTRONIC SHOWS & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN

Live Music & Concerts

Friday, August 22

Saturday, August 23

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