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Weekend Events Planner

💡All the community events to celebrate the beautiful weather!

Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
August 15, 2024

Hey LampPosters! As always, we’re here to make sure you get the read on all the events going on this weekend (and there is no shortage!). Stay safe 😎 and drop a comment on this post what events you’re heading to for the weekend!

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Give this a read online to make sure your email provider doesn’t cut off any events! 👇

Sunday Issue

Did you miss our Sunday issue? It’s got a ton of other events going on this weekend - make sure you’re not missing out!

This Week in Events: August 12th-18th

💡Artist festivals, night markets, and more!

https://www.lamppostvictoria.com/p/weeks-events-aug-12th-18th

FEATURED

i-Land Fest 🌴

August 24th & 25th

August is going out with a bang with Vancouver Island’s first Caribbean Festival kicking off next Saturday! The event will start with a parade down Government St. at 9am, then hit full swing with live performances, limbo, dancing, and tons of Caribbean beats.

This is fun for the whole family - beer gardens, kid zones with cultural games, and Caribbean cuisine getting served up hot from a huge range of food vendors. This is one you don’t want to miss. Hit the link below to volunteer and see the full schedule 👇

Community Events

Free-B Film Festival 📽️

Friday, August 16 | 9:00pm | Beacon Hill Park | Free

This free film festival continues with 'Stand By Me' on Friday at 9pm and 'The Last Unicorn' on Saturday at 9pm. Just bring a blanket and some snacks!

Fiddle Dance 🎻

Friday, August 16 | 6:00pm | St. Matthias Anglican Church | By Donation ($10)

A classic barn-style dance night! Learn the steps and have a great time lettin' loose to some fiddle jams.

Downtown Sidney Sidewalk Sale 🛣️

Saturday, August 17 | 10:00am - 4:00pm | Downtown Sidney & Beacon Park | Free

More than 50 businesses extend their businesses onto the sidewalk with great deals, live music, games & giveaways!

ReLove Market 👜

Saturday, August 17 | 12:00 - 6:00pm | Market Square | Free

Sustainable fashion and style hits Market Square this Saturday alongside live music! Also taking place on Sunday the 18th with a yoga class to kick the day off at 9am!

BC Aviation Museum Open House 🛩️

Saturday, August 17 | 10:00am - 4:00pm | BC Aviation Museum | By Donation

Open on August 17th & 18th, head to the Aviation Museum for the annual open house, with info tables, activities, local food trucks, and of course airplanes!

Garden Music Fest Vol.3 🏡

Saturday, August 17 | 4:00 - 7:00pm | UVic Campus Community Garden | By donation

The UVic live music club & campus community garden collab for this sweet community event to support the SOC Collective community pantry

Cream Pop-Up 👒

Saturday, August 17 | 11:00am - 6:00pm | 2000 Fernwood | Free

Soul Sister is coming to the Cream Life + Style shop with vintage 70's style threads plus other vintage sellers, DJs, and wine! If it sounds like the dream pop up, that's cause it is.

Mayfair Summer Series 🦩

Saturday, August 17 | 12:00 - 4:00pm | Blanshard x Finlayson Parking Lot | Free

The Mayfair Summer Block Party is back! Live music, fun activities, and more than 20 vendors!

Flavour Trails Festival 🍲

Saturday, August 17 | 8:30am - 3:00pm | McTavish Academy of Art | Free

Visit over 15 trail partners on Aug. 17 & 18- farm gates, distilleries, tours, and tastings! Plus a pancake breakfast, zucchini racing, and fresh farm treats.

2nd Annual Classic Car Show 🏎️

Saturday, August 17 | 1:00 - 4:00pm | The Victorian at McKenzie | Free

Live music from Victor and the Jukebox, a BBQ (proceeds to the Alzheimer Society) and classic cars! All are welcome.

Redfern Parkfest ⛲

Sunday, August 18 | 11:00am - 4:00pm | Redfern Park on Leighton | Free!

Head over to Redfern Park for a day of live music, activities for the kids, a free BBQ, and a beer garden! To top it all off, Barkfest cracks off at 1pm for our furry friends!

Pokemon League - Learn & Play / Casual League 📇

Sunday, August 18 | 1:00 - 4:00pm | Epic Games | Free

Always wondered what the Pokemon fuss is all about? Now's your chance to get into the universe! Welcome to all experiences levels, with tables left open for casual and new players.

Fibrations Festival 🧶

Sunday, August 18 | 10:00am - 5:00pm | Fernwood Community Centre | Free

Come celebrate fibre artists, check out all the unique and creative crafts, and dive deep into the fibre arts world!

Westshore Swap, Shop & Market 🧑‍🌾

Sunday, August 18 | 8:00am - 12:00pm | West Shore Parks & Rec | $2

- A community swap meet and local farmers market! Tons of vendors and food, plus fun for the whole family.

2SLGBTQ+ & Allies Meet Up 🌈

Sunday, August 18 | 12:00 - 2:00pm | Rebel Garage | Free

Come meet likeminded souls & allies at the Rebel Garage!

Langford Show & Shine 🚗

Sunday, August 18 | 10:00am - 2:00pm | Langford Station | Free

A family friendly event with music, activities and a sweet lineup of classic, concept, and cool cars! There will also be food vendors and artist vendors open!

A Message from the Victoria Royals

Hockey season is right around the corner, and our very own Victoria Royals are slated to hit the ice for their home opener on September 29th vs. Prince George!

Luckily, the Royals are providing exclusive discounts on season passes for LampPost subscribers!

$492 – Adult Ends. Regular Price is $560.
$149 – Student Rate. For anyone in school up to Post Secondary
$99- Youth Rate – Kids under 12

These passes include all 34 home games this season! Reach out to Justin Samra at the Royals to take advantage of the insane deals they’re offering.

Ph: 778-678-0270 E: [email protected]

Outdoor Events

GSS Goes to the Garden 🐌

Friday, August 16 | 2:00 - 5:00pm | Campus Community Garden | Free

Join the UVic campus garden work party! Meet at the Grad House and walk over for sunshine, gardening, and snacks + refreshments.

Murder Mystery Detective Experience 🔍

Friday, August 16 | 10:00am | Multiple Locations | $15

Join a crime solving audio adventure to solve a murder on the streets of Victoria. Stop at each location, listen to the audio story, and put your detective shoes on. Great for solos, duos, or groups!

Friday Gorge Social Paddle Meetup 🚣‍♀️

Friday, August 16 | 6:00 - 9:00pm | Curtis Point | Free

Join the Victoria Gorge community for this relaxing paddle to crack off your weekend! Bring your boat of choice (or rent for $30) and some snacks - all ages welcome.

A Whale of a Time 🐋

Saturday, August 17 | 10:00 - 11:30am | Island View Beach Park (meet near picnic shelter off Homathko Rd.) | Free

Learn about life as a whale with a CRD Parks naturalist. Exploring the cultural significance of these amazing creatures through a First Peoples lens. Friendly for the whole family!

Insect Bioblitz 🐛

Saturday, August 17 | 9:00 - 11:00pm | Uplands Park | Free

Another bioblitz at Uplands Park! Head out on Saturday night to find evening insects, or Sunday afternoon for the daytime version! The project is on iNaturalist. Meet at the Beach Drive Cattle Point Entrance.

Hike 4 Relief Victoria 🚶🏿‍♀️

Sunday, August 18 | 10:00am - 1:00pm | Goldstream Provincial Park | $17

Hike the beautiful Goldstream park with a great crew while supporting the Islamic Relief Canada cause. Perfect for all skill levels.

If the post cuts off, that means there’s too many events for the email! Head here to read the full post.

Performing Arts

Victoria Academy of Ballet: Dance Intensive Showcase 💃

Friday, August 16 | 4:00 - 5:00pm | Dave Dunnet Community Theatre | $21

International students showcase three weeks of hard training in this intensive dance show!

There Will Be Bugs 🦗

Friday, August 16 | 7:00 & 8:00pm | 910 Government St. | By Donation

An immersive theatre event by Other Guise Theatre! Friday at 7 & 8pm, and Saturday at 2pm.

Wind in the Willows 🌬️

Friday, August 16 | 6:00pm | Outdoor Patio - University Club | $10

This play brings to life the 1908 classic by Kenneth Grahame - a journey of friendship, strangeness, and discovery by Mole in the Wild Woods. Shows on Friday at 6pm and Saturday at 2pm & 6pm

Chris Griffin Comedy 🎭

Saturday, August 17 | 7:30pm | Hecklers Bar & Grill | $22

Another fantastic night at Hecklers with comedy icon Chris Griffin!

Sports & Athletic Events

Pickleball & Beer Fundraiser 🍻

Friday, August 16 | 6:00 - 10:00pm | Victoria Pickleball Centre | $20

Exactly what it sounds like! Help fundraise for fighters while you sip a beer and play some pickleball - a match made in heaven. Open play.

YBN Volleyball Tournament & BBQ 🏐

Friday, August 16 | 6:00pm | Juan de Fuca Rec Centre | $10/player

Fun in the sun! As long as you don't get too competitive. Get some beach volleyball in alongside a delicious BBQ - 8 team, 6 players per team (single registrations welcome).

Move at the Courts 👟

Saturday, August 17 | 9:00am & 10:30am | Uptown Pickleball Courts | $35

Get your sweat on at the new pickleballs courts, with bonus merch from Annex and Left. Post class refreshments, mini spa treatments, and shopping afterwards!

Throwdown at the Thrifty Foods Skatepark 🛹

Saturday, August 17 | 9:30am - 4:30pm | 1767 Island Hwy | Free

This throwdown offers some serious cash prizes for the winning shredder! Come out to skate (registration at 9:45am) or just spectate some of the Island's best!

Eves of Destruction Roller Derby Season Finale 🛼

Saturday, August 17 | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Archie Browning Sports Centre | $20 early bird | $25 day of

Back to back roller derby games to end off the Eves of Destruction season! Food, bevvies, a 50/50, and tons of vendors!

Tour de Victoria 🚲

Saturday, August 17 | 5:30am - 8:00pm | Victoria | Free

Roll up to see an exciting finish at the 13th annual Tour de Victoria cycling race! They're still looking for volunteers, which gets you a yummy meal & bevvy, a t-shirt, and a great time!

Run + Brunch 🏃

Sunday, August 18 | 10:15am | Meet at Craft | Free

Craft Beer Market x lululemon x Cool Down Running Club meet for a 5km social run in the inner harbour, followed by brunch at CRAFT - with giveaways!

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Arts & Creative Events

Crafts Class: Dried & Pressed Flowers 🌹

Friday, August 16 | 1:00 - 3:00pm | Carr House National Historic Site | $33

Learn how to dry and press flowers with Helga Strauss - this is a class Victorian craft and is great for art or adding some zazz to your jornaling.

Mamma Mia Meet Up for Young Dancing Queens 👸

Saturday, August 17 | 1:00 - 5:00pm | Fairfield Community Centre | $33

For girls aged 10+ - learn beaded bracelet making, how to make glitter slime and a bejeweled hairbrush, plus henna and snacks!

Pop-Up Creative Station 👩‍🎨

Saturday, August 17 | 11:00am - 3:00pm | Carr House | Free

Make art in a beautiful garden - nuff' said.

Learning & Workshop Events

Miniature Forest Workshop 🌳

Friday, August 16 | 6:30pm | Habit Coffee on Pandora | $52

Learn how to make an open-top terrarium and, even more importantly, keep it alive! Mosses, wee plants, and boho deco will all go into creating your mini fairy forest! Almost sold out!

Pasta Making Class 🍝

Saturday, August 17 | 6:00 - 9:00pm | La Pasta La Pizza | $97 ($49 for youth)

There's pasta, and then there's pasta. Learn how to make the perfect pasta from scratch with Chef Milos - complete with an appetizer & drink of your choice before entering a new culinary experience.

Nature Therapy Walk: Disconnect to Reconnect 🌿

Sunday, August 18 | 9:00 - 11:00am | Gowlland Tod Parking Lot | $28

Discover the power of nature therapy on this slow pace guided hike through Gowlland Tod, designed to deepen your natural connections with mindfulness exercises and sensory awareness techniques.