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Weekend Events Planner
Get creative, learn to juggle, take a dance class, and so much more!
Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
July 18, 2024
This Weekend’s Categories
Featured
Community Events
Performing Arts
Sports & Athletics
Arts & Creative Events
Workshops & Education
Live Music & Concerts
✴️ = Popular Events
Sunday Issue
Did you miss our Sunday issue? It’s got a ton of other events going on throughout the week, make sure you’re not missing out!
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Photo: Victoria Dragon Boat Festival
Victoria Dragon Boat Festival
August 9th - 10th
Each year thousands of boats and people come to Victoria’s Inner Harbour for the Dragon Boats Festival! Experience exciting races, traditional dances, live music and more.
Community Events
All Weekend | 7:00pm Friday, 1:00 - 7:00pm Sat + Sun | 800 Stelly's Cross Rd. | Free
After Covid, the Wətanmy Powwow hasn't been able to happen, until now! There will be dancing, honourings, vendors, fundraising, concession stand, and camping!
Friday, July 19 | 3:30 - 6:30pm | Centennial Centre for Arts | Free
HUGE pottery sale. New bowls, mugs, plates and more!
Friday, July 19 | 7:00am - 4:00pm | Legion Hall 292 | Free
30 - 80% off top scrub brands!
Saturday, July 20 | 11:00am - 4:00pm | Spinnacle Yarns | Free
35+ fibre artists, artisans, and vendors from across BC and Alberta. It's going to be colourful!
Saturday, July 20 | 10:00am - 1:00pm | Island View Beach Regional Park | Free
Drop in at the beach with CRD Parks Naturalists and Organizations. Participate in guided walks along the beach and learn Indigenous perspectives.
Saturday, July 20 | 11:00am | Beckwith Park | Free (Donations Recommended)
Bring your favorite dish and hang out with some friends in the community.
Saturday, July 20 | 4:00 - 10:00pm | Mayfair Shopping Centre Rooftop | Free
Shine up your trucks, bikes and cars; over 800 spots available to showcase your machines and get some shopping in.
Sunday, July 21 | 11:00am - 4:00pm | Sea Cider | Free
40 curated vendors, live folk music, craft stations, yummy food and interactive orchard tours at Sea Cider.
All Weekend | Saturday: 10:00am - 4:00pm / Sunday 10:00am - 3:00pm | Island Mavins Market | $3 - 5
An annual event, the outdoor market is held on a beautiful farm with 45+ vendors, food trucks, a treat stand and live music. Pair it with a bike to Sidney!
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Performing Arts
Friday, July 19 | 7:00 - 9:00pm | Paul Philips Halls | $12
An all ages drag show hosted by Miss Demeanor and featuring local drag talents from Victoria!
Saturday, July 20 | 7:30pm | The Vic Theatre | $13.50
One of the greatest horror movies of all time returns to The Vic
Saturday, July 20 | 12:00 - 1230pm | 750 Blanshard St. | Free
Corrie Peters has brought together an exhibition called one finger at a time, an intimate installation of multi-channel video, mediated to the audience through sculpture
Sunday, July 21 | 7:30pm | The Vic Theatre | $13.50
Marty McFly and Doc Brown are charging up the Delorean and going back to the future!
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Sports & Athletic Events
Friday, July 19 | 7:00 - | Save-On-Foods Centre | $8 - 20
Take advantage of the Save-On-Foods Centre for some roller skating from Marty's Roller Parties.
Saturday, July 20 | 7:00pm | Wicket Hall | $8
Lots of big fights tonight, with the Welterweight Championship Edwards vs. Muhamad. Tickets at the door.
Saturday, July 20 | 12:00pm - Late | Boomtown | Free
Boomtown X 33 Acres are getting it on downtown for a 3 on 3 b-ball tourney. This one's going to be for the books.
Saturday, July 20 | 9:00am - 4:00pm | Victoria Highschool | $49 single, or $169/199 per team
All teams guaranteed 5 x 30-minute games. Winners get T-Shirts and entry for the next tournament!
Arts & Creative Events
Friday, July 19 | 6:30 - 8:00pm | Habit Coffee Pandora | $62
Learn and explore Japanese botanical art and take home some new greenspace for your home.
Saturday, July 20 | 2:00 - 3:15pm | Maritime Museum | $30
Transform a simple mason jar into a lighthouse while getting a crash course on the history of lighthouses and how they keep mariners safe.
Sunday, July 21 | 12:00 - 2:30pm | Ross Berry Cemetery & Memorial Crescent | Free
Be a part of laying down stepping stones, creating plant signs and garden maps
Sunday, July 21 | Various times -reach out to artists | Brass Iris Studio | Tattoo Dependent
A flash event, fundraiser and pride event all rolled into one. Get that summer tattoo!
If the post cuts off, that means there’s too many events for the email! Head here to read the full post.
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Workshops & Education
Friday, July 19 | 7:15 - 9:15pm | 3-625 Hillside | $50
Whether you're just learning to juggle 3 balls, or looking to get more advanced, this is the place to do it!
Friday, July 19 | 3:00 - 4:00pm | UVic Student Wellness Center | Free
Learn how to use a naloxone kit in case of emergency. This is especially valuable after what happened at UVIC earlier this year.
Saturday, July 20 | 12:00 - 3:00pm | Camosun College Lansdowne Campus | $40
1X3 teaches a masterclass on floor work, contemporary and contact improvisation skills. No experience necassary and
Saturday, July 20 | 3:00 - 5:00pm | Fernwood Hub | $71
Embark on a journey of self-discovery, awaken your inner light and unlock hidden potential.
Saturday, July 20 | 1:00 - 3:00pm | 569 Johnson St | $50
Learn how to make a charm necklace, earrings and a keychain at Victoria's newest art stuidio space
✴️ Repair Cafe 🛠️
Saturday, July 20th | 10:00am - 1:00pm | Deep Cove Elementary School | Free
Need something mended or repaired? Interested in learning how to fix stuff? This is for you. Take your broken goods down to the Repair Cafe and have the volunteers down there teach & help you to fix it!
Sunday, July 21 | See Link Above | Alive Tango Victoria | $10 - 25
Multiple options Saturday and Sunday to learn tango, with partner classes, technique workshops and socials.
Live Music & Concerts
Friday, July 19
✴️▶️Rock of Ages | Rock | 7:30pm | Loghouse Pub | Free or PWYC
▶️Open Mic with Jon | Various Open Mic | 1:30 - 3:00pm | Victoria Event Centre | Free
▶️The Broke Boys Canadian Tour | Hip-Hop | 7:30pm | Phoenix Bar and Grill | $20
▶️The Andrew Greenwood Quintet Plays Original Compositions | Jazz / Blues | 7:00 - 9:00pm | Hermann's Jazz Club | $10 - 20
Saturday, July 20
✴️▶️Women of Rock / Totally Tom Petty |Rock | 7:30pm | Elements Casino | $45
▶️Frances Hope |Alt Dream Pop| 7:30 - 9:15pm | The Hallway | $20
▶️80's Arena Rock Sunset Strip|Rock| 9:00pm | Phoenix Bar and Grill | $10
Sunday, July 21
✴️▶️Bean Juice a Cabaret of Sorts | Variety Cabaret Performances | 7:00 - 9:30pm | The Mint | $15
▶️Dance Temple | Flow / Groove / Dance | 11:00am - 12:30pm | Edelweiss Club | $15 - 35
▶️Surprise Left at the Malahat Skywalk | Classic Hits / Rock / Pop | 12:00 - 2:00pm | Malahat Skywalk | $35+
▶️Folk Night | Folk | 7:30 - 10:00pm | Sons of Norway | $8
✴️▶️Soul Fire with Brenda Morie | Jazz / Soul | 7:00 - 9:00pm | Hermann's Jazz Club | $20
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