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The Week Ahead: August 26th - Sept 1st
š”The best events for the rest of the month!
Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
August 25, 2024
This Week's Categories
ā“ļø = Popular Events
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Photo: Merridale Cidery & Distillery
Cider Harvest Festival
September 22nd
Transportation out of Victoria will find you in Cobble Hill. Bring your family and friends and experience the best ciders in BC along with pop-up stores, hand-held bites and live music.
Early bird is on now, only $45!
Community Events
ā“ļøš Fr!nge Festival
Until Sunday | See Link Above | Various | $15
There are so many incredible shows happening this week at 9 different venues. World class performances at a bargain price! The arts are thriving and you deserve to see it at Fr!nge.
All Weekend | 9:00am - 8:00pm | Inner Harbour / Fisherman's Wharf | $5
Three full days of beautiful classic sailboats, over 7 different musical performances, races and bocce. Head downtown to check it out!
š§± East West Mural Fest
Till Sept 2 | All Day | Esquimalt | Free
Happening all week are different painting and art events, as well as a tour of brand new murals all around Esquimalt. Click the link above to find the map.
Wednesday, August 28 | 4:30 - 7:30pm | UVIC Queenswood Campus, off Arbutus | $21
Hang out with other women and celebrate the Island Women in Science and Technology scholarship. Includes 2 drinks and appetizers.
Thursday, August 29 | 3:00 - 5:00pm | KWENCH | Free
Brush up on your polish skills and grab a drink at KWENCH
Saturday, August 31 | 12:00 - 4:00pm | Thrifty Foods Tuscany | $5
Shelbourne Community Kitchen is raising funds for students to access food while going through K -12. $5 for a bun or just come hang!
ā“ļøš BC Lion's Touchdown Pacific Festival
All Weekend | 12:00 - 7:00pm | Various | $0 - 25
Roar like never before! The BC Lions are coming to down for a 3 days of festivities, including open practice viewing, festivals around central park, and a game against the Redblacks. It's a jam-packed weekend with afterparties at Garrick's and the Sticky Wicket too.
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Performing Arts
Tuesday, August 27 | 7:00 - 9:00pm | Haus of Owl | $10
Local artists of all walks of life perform their music and get guided feedback from the audience. Free open mic after as well!
Wednesday, August 28 | 8:00pm | Fernwood Inn | $15
Mikey Dubs headlining tonight, with some great leading acts that you MUST see.
ā“ļøš„ Dan Duvall and Friends!
Thursday, August 29 | 8:00pm | Hecklers Bar and Grill | $15
What. A. Lineup. Dan has summoned all the best comics on the Island to Hecklers this Thursday and you don't want to miss it.
š Taking the Mic
Friday, August 30 | 7:30pm | Maple Room - Sticky Wicket | By Donation
Featuring Kevin Matviw, Garden City Improv and Second City Improv Toronto this show is sure to leave you on the edge of your seat. Mostly cause it's improv but you'll be laughing, we promise.
Friday + Saturday, August 30 + 31 | 8:00 - 9:00pm | Little Fernwood | $18
When two friends meet a bridge that connects Not-The-City to The City, a place where anyone can be anything they want, the two find a refuge in one another: theyāll cross the bridge at the end of the school year. Theyāll be free. What could happen by then?
ā“ļøš¤ Brad Williams
Friday, August 30 | 7:00pm | The Farquhar at UVIC | $50 - 60
After selling out two shows in Toronto, Brad is laughing all the way to the Island, and we're lucky to have him. One of the most popular comics in the country, he's quite the presence despite his size.
š© GIRLS NIGHT COMEDY!
Friday, August 30 | 8:00pm | The Mint | $15 - 20
An all-women line up featuring Syd Bosel, Rosa Graham and hosted by the one and only Alex Forman.
Saturday, August 31 | 7:00 - 9:00pm | 928 Balmoral Rd. | $13 - 15
Directly following the release of their double single on Friday, Shark Bite Spite is playing a duo set with Grey Divorce (Marco and Will) at the First Met Church building on Saturday night!
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Sports & Athletics
ā“ļøš³ļøāš Queer Run Club Meetup
Monday, August 26 | 7:00 - 9:00pm | Richmond Ave X Crescent Rd. | Free
Rolling 5.3km bouncing around Gonzales Bay. NO DROP! Regrouping every 1.5km.
Monday, August 26 | 5:30pm | Phillips Brewing | Free
15km out and back at 5:30/km pace. Definitely a beverage at Phillips after.
š§š½āāļø Yoga in the Park
Tuesday, August 27 | 6:00 - 7:00pm | Willow's Beach | Free
The last one of the Summer! Willows with tons of others practicing yoga.
Arts & Creative
šŖ” Stitch Meditation
Tuesday, August 27 | 5:30 - 6:30pm | The Green Thimble | $25
A calming, creative exploration of mindfulness through simple hand-stitching techniques.
š¶ Flip Night
Wednesday, August 28 | 7:15 - 9:15pm | Haus of Owl | $10
Bring your beat making gear and learn techniques and share tips with others for making the sweetest tunes you can.
š Book Lovers Group
Thursday, August 29 | 11:15am - 12:45pm | Cook Street Village Activity Centre | $2 - 4
If you've been enjoying reading and want to keep it up after Summer, this is a great place to hold you accountable and get recs from!
šŖ½ Raven Painting Class
Thursday, August 29 | 1:00 - 3:00pm | West Coast Creative Studio | $42
Up your painting skills and paint a raven, spice up your space a little. Maybe this is the push needed to start the painting habit.
ā“ļøš Stenciled Zine Workshop with SUPPLY Victoria
Sunday, September 1 | 10:00am - 2:00pm | Esquimalt Splashpad | Free
SUPPLY offers Creative Reuse Education, showing people how to integrate sustainable thinking into the creative process. Create a cool hand-crafted zine for you or your little ones.
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Learning and Workshops
ā“ļøš¤¹š½āāļø Juggling Performance Workshop
Monday, August 26 | 5:45 - 6:45pm | ECAH Tent at Esquimalt Gorge Park Farmers Market | Free
Learn the fundamentals of juggling 3 balls or get a new trick into the arsenal.
Tuesday, August 27 | 5:30 - 7:30pm | Swan's Pub | Item Purchase
Learn about what's happening in the AI scene.
Tuesday, August 27 | 12:00 - 1:00pm | KWENCH | By Donation
Sarah Fowler will give you the rundown into mushroom extracts that can change your heath.
Wednesday, August 28 | 6:00 - 8:00pm | Victoria Event Centre | Free
Learn about all the music funding available for 2024/2025
ā“ļøšļø Art Therapy Workshop
Thursday, August 29 | 6:00 - 8:00pm | Must Register | Free - Must Register
Sonya (she/they) wants to grow community by fostering connection with self , each other and land challenging you to perceive landscape and space in new ways using pen, charcoal and natural fibers. No experience necessary!
Friday, August 30 | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Memorial Park in Esquimalt | Free
Unleash your inner child and tap into your creative side as Voyage Fantastik brings community together through art and music. Bring clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
Saturday, August 31 | 11:00am / 1:00pm | The Chocolate Project | $10
A popular introductory class and how chocolate is made and how to taste it. Yes there is a proper way to taste chocolate!
Saturday, August 31 | 11:00am - 3:00pm | Seniors Room in Esquimalt Recreation Centre | Free - Must Register
Eco-friendly print making on Tetra Pak (milk/juice cartons) creating beautiful art that's great for spicing up your room.
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Live Music & Concerts
Monday, August 26
ā©Scott White Trio | Russian Folk/Gypsy Swing Jazz | 8:00 - 10:00pm | Pagliacci's | Item Purchase
ā©Jive Big Band with opening group The Blue Bosses | Jazz | 7:00 - 9:00pm | Hermann's Jazz Club | $25
ā“ļøā©Daniel Cook & The Radiators | Folk/Roots | 1:30 - 3:30pm | Cameron Bandshell | Free
Tuesday, August 27
ā©Three Rivers | World Folk | 6:00 - 7:00pm | Cameron Bandshell | Free
ā©Scotty Hills | Roots/Soul | 7:00 - 8:00pm | Cameron Bandshell | Free
ā©Connor Stewart | Jazz | 7:00 - 8:30pm | James Bay United Church | By Donation
ā©Maxwell / Smith / Frye Trio | Swing Rock/Roots | 8:00 - 10:00pm | Pagliacci's | Item Purchase
ā©TK The Artist | Afro Soul/Jazz Fusion | 6:00 - 7:00pm | Ship Point | Free
ā“ļøā©Soul Source | R&B/Pop Hits | 7:00 - 9:00pm | Hermann's Jazz Club | By Donation
Wednesday, August 28
ā©The Vanity Project | Django Swing | 8:00 - 10:00pm | Pagliacci's | Item Purchase
ā©Chris Millington Band | Dance Classics | 8:00pm | Butchart Gardens | $5 - 40
ā©Shoko Inoue - Piano Concert | Classical Piano | 7:00 - 8:30pm | Phillip T. Young Recital Hall | $75
ā“ļøā©Sunset Sessions | Various Electronic | 7:00 - 11:00pm | Quadratic Sound | $15 - 25 Sliding Scale + $5 Membership Fee
ā©Madame B Musique | Various Performances | 11:00am - 12:00pm | Cameron Bandshell | Free
ā©Chase Ward Quartet | Jazz | 7:00 - 9:00pm | Hermann's Jazz Club | $15
Thursday, August 29
ā©Max Francis & Friends | Traditional Fiddle | 12:00 - 1:00pm | Fort Commons | Free
ā“ļøā©Adonis Puentes with renowned guest Valentin Puentes | Jazz | 7:00 - 9:00pm | Hermann's Jazz Club | $30
ā©Harry Siegel and The Tyrants of Jazz | Jazz | 8:00 - 10:00pm | Pagliacci's | Item Purchase
ā©Daniel Lapp / Adam Dobres / Adrian Dolan | Fiddle | 8:00pm | Butchart Gardens | $5 - 40
ā“ļøā©K-Pop Night | K-Pop | 10:00pm - 2:00am | Lucky Bar | $13
Friday, August 30
ā©Islanders Hot Club | Roma Swing | 1:30 - 3:30pm | Cameron Bandshell | Free
ā©Lovecats | Rock/Pop/Country | 7:30 - 10:30pm | Loghouse Pub | Item Purchase
ā“ļøā©Bendy's Boogie | Disco/Boogie | 10:00pm - 2:00am | Lucky Bar | $21
ā©Stephen Fearing | Folk/Rock/Pop | 8:00pm | Butchart Gardens | $5 - 40
Saturday, August 31
ā©Backbeat | 60's Classics | 5:45pm | Butchart Gardens | $5 - 40
ā“ļøā©Drum Victoria | World Beats | 1:30 - 3:30pm | Cameron Bandshell | Free
ā©Vinyl Open Decks w/ Armand-Emile | Various 12-inch Sliders | 10:00pm - 2:00am | Quadratic Sound | $15 admission + $5 for new members
ā©The Andrew Greenwood Quartet | Jazz | 10:15 - 11:30pm | Pagliacci's | Item Purchase
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