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Summer Events are ON!
Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
June 20, 2024
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This Week’s Categories
Featured
Community Events
Performing Arts
Sporty Spotlight
Garage Sales
Creative Corner
Learning Lounge
Live Music
Victoria International TD Jazz Fest
June 21 - 30
Celebrating 40 years of ten hot days and nights of the coolest music in town! Gear up for a musical extravaganza as the JazzFest returns from June 21 to June 30!
Featuring an impressive lineup we’re stoked for this the Funk and Soul in the Township!
Join the community for ten days of groovin’ performances, community vibes, and beautiful coastal scenery. Get ready to groove and create lasting memories at the TD Victoria International JazzFest. See you there! 🎷🎶
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!
Friday, June 21 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Royal Roads University | Free
What a collection of artists, dancers, canoe racers, food trucks and Indigenous culture we have at Royal Road this weekend! It’s going to be fun, bring your sunhat!
Friday, June 21 | 4:00 AM - 8:00 PM | Quadra Village Community Centre | Free
If you missed Royal Roads, check out the Quadra Village Centre from some free warm Bannock (I love this stuff), strawberries, drumming, and an Indigenous Market!
Saturday, June 22 | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Westshore Town Centre Cineplex Parking Lot | Free
Someone got a summer sweet tooth? Shop over 40 local vendors selling everything you could crave - cookies, jams, cupcakes, pie - you name it!
Saturday, June 22 | 1:00 - 9:00 PM | Market Square | $5
Market Square is going to be poppin’ the next couple of weekends! Live music, food vendors, cold beer from Whistle Buoy and games!
Saturday, June 22 | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 273 Prospect Lake Rd. | Free
A family and dog friendly market pop-up with your favourite makers and vendors. Pair this with a loop around Elk Lake and it would be chef’s kiss!
Saturday, June 22 | 4:00 PM - Late | Back In Five | Free
These markets are always so bougie and fun! Great coffee from Routine, lovely tunes from Gene Pool and tons of high-quality vibes.
Saturday + Sunday, June 22 + 23 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 754 Fairview Rd. Esquimalt | Free
Heading to some festivals, getting into drag or need some new looks for Pride month? Wicked deals are happening at CKIT Studios!
Sunday, June 23 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Captain Jacobson Park | Free
Bring friends, family, blanket and a picnic set up with a costumer too! Light snacks and drink will be available for purchase.
Sunday, June 23 | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM | 1887 Haultain St. | Free
Looking for that wholesome summer market? This is it. Featuring beautiful clothing, bags, jewelry, and other accessories.
Saturday + Sunday, June 22 + 23 | 1:00 - 8:00 PM / 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 941B Esquimalt Rd. Lekwungen Territory | Free
Brass Iris Studios is hosting an eclectic market featuring work from over 30 2SLGBTQUIA2+ makers! Enjoy!
Sunday, June 23 | 1:00 - 5:00 PM | Da Vinci Centre | Free
The Da Vinci Centre is hosting the 1st annual Italian Day in Victoria with great food, cool cars, gelato, games and more!
Sunday, June 23 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Bosley’s on Burnside | Free
Help save the lives of animals in need by buying a hotdog, getting a carwash, having photos taken, or getting your dogs nails trimmed!
Saturday, June 22 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | 3360 Woodburn Ave | Free
The Dahlia Collective is hosting market to showcase local and small businesses such as star vintage, nyx rowyn, caked up creations and others.
Weekly & Recurring Events
We’ve rounded up all the weekly and recurring events going on in Victoria in a special issue. Check it out and see about finding your new weekly routine!
Friday, June 21 | 7:30 PM | St. Mary Church | $22
This show will leave you smiling, crying, and laughing and humming tunes for days. Check out more show times later next week.
Saturday, June 22 | 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM | 3301 Douglas St. 202 | $15 Cash Only
Ronald Martinez guides you through a brief beginner class then you’re free to move your hips dancing bachata, salsa, or zouk!
Saturday, June 22 | 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM | Moon Underwater | $17
A show with the goal of highlighting new performers into the scene and downtown core! Expect big emotions, expression and clownery.
Saturday, June 22 | 7:00 PM | Denford Hall at Glenlyon Norfolk School | $25
The Flamenco Victoria Students have been working hard to put on this showcase! Come show your support for the show.
Sunday, June 23 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM | Dave Dunnet Community Theatre | $17 - $22
The Sea Spirit takes place on a lovely day on the sea dock, with an adventurous girl ready to board shop abroad. As the ship sets sail, the weather begins to turn…
Friday, June 21 | Noon on! | Banfield Park | Free
The Fernwood Social Run Club is hanging at the beach, paddling around and soaking up the sun! Rumour has it the new dock will be open too…
Saturday, June 22 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | 2940 Jutland Rd. | Free
Whether your an experience paddler or interested in trying something new, The Fairway Gorge Paddling Club would love to have you out on the water.
Saturday, June 22 | 10:30 AM / 12:30 PM | Ashtanga Yoga | $58
The Fernwood Social Run Club is hanging at the beach, paddling around and soaking up the sun! Rumour has it the new dock will be open too…
Saturday, June 22 | 7:30 - 9:00 PM | MĀ Yoga - Sky Studio, | $40
Join Satya in this convergence of the full moon and summer solstice with a Gāyatrī fire ceremony cutting out fear, cultivating wisdom and starting fresh.
Saturday, June 22 | 10:00 AM | Hartland Parking Lot | Free with SIMBS Membership
Torpedo in Hartland was just rebuilt and is running smooth! Open to all skills levels, see how many laps you can do in 60 minutes. Prizes and food to celebrate!
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🟩Saturday | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Gorge Tillicum Community Garage Sale
Gorge Tillicum Community Garage Sale! Click the link above to find over 30 houses participating!
🟩Saturday | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 2600 Ferguson Road
29 houses participating in this huge garage sale! Treadmill, books, small appliances, jewelry, tools and more!
🟩Saturday | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | See Housing List
7 Houses near Goldstream hosting individual garage sales this weekend!
🟩Saturday | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Corner of Ash Road and Majestic Drive
7 Houses near Goldstream hosting individual garage sales this weekend!
🟩Saturday | 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 4169 Beckwith Place Saanich
All proceeds support bird conservation research and monitering!
🟩Saturday + Sunday | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | 1236 Garden Gate Drive
Pop Up Vintage and Collectibles sale with a ton of eclectic art, pottery, decor and collectibles.
🟩Sunday | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 1507 Westall Ave
Art in the garden! Some beautiful vendors of blown, silver jewelry, paintings, and ceramics
Saturday, June 22 | 12:00 - 3:00 PM | VI Plant Shop | Bring a Plant!
Bring a beautiful, pest-free plant (or two or three) you’re willing to part ways with and swap for something new to spice up your home.
Saturday, June 22 | 11:00 - 2:00 PM | 3215 Island View Rd. | Free
Hop in to the clean-up crusade and protect and preserve natural marine habitats near you!
Sunday, June 23 | 1:00 - 3:30 PM | Camosun Street, Grand and Balmoral | Free
Got broken bikes, appliances, or just need a certain tool? Learn the art of repair while your stuff gets repaired, and if it won’t fix, make some art!
Sunday, June 23 | 11:00 AM | Gardenworks Saanich | $67
A magnet for hummingbirds, bees and other pollinators in your garden or patio!
We may be biased, but I’m not sure there’s a more sustainably-oriented community in all of Canada than there is in Victoria. What’s more, we manage to do it while looking super fly 😎
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Friday June 21 | 2:30 - 3:30 PM | Root Cellar | $7
Improve your mindset, relational skills, and live in the now with Sean Scott, registered counselor and mindfulness-based clinician.
Saturday, June 22 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Compost Education Centre | $30
Do you have some fruit trees and looking to prune things up? Learn how to do damage repair, disease management, enhance quality and enjoy the fruits of your labour ;)
Saturday, June 22 | 2:30 - 3:30 PM | Root Cellar | Free
Get an in depth look at the two beehives getting used to pollinate in and around Root Cellar! Francesco the expert beekeeper invites you to touch, smell, taste and maybe meet the Queen. Sign up above.
Saturday, June 22 | 6:00 - 10:00 PM | 1831 Fern St. | $54
This 4-hour dancing workshop build you up from beginner refreshing your basics, adding on with swing outs then adding variations with time to practice.
Saturday, June 22 | 4:00 - 6:00 PM | Vessel Liquor | $42
In this advanced wine tasting class take an in depth look BC regions, styles and varieties and see how they compare to other wines.
Sunday, June 23 | 2:00 - 3:30 PM | Maritime Museum | $10
Long time and experience hiker Chantal Webb gives you insider info on the best way to hike on the coast and prep for larger hiking trips.
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Friday, June 21
▶️Eddie C with Jonas Robinson | Dance/House | 10:00 PM | The Lucky Bar | $20
▶️Maksee @ Tourist Wine Bar | Dance/House | 5:00 PM - Late | Tourist Wine Bar | $10 +
▶️Solstice Kirtan with Bhavantu Sound and Ananda | Kirtan | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Church of Truth | PWYC $15 - $30
▶️Metalica Tribute/Master of Justice | Heavy Metal/Rock | 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM | Langford Legion | PWYC $15 - $30
▶️JaimesonRhy Single Release Party | Country | 7:30 - 9:00 PM | The Duke Saloon | $17
▶️Laissez-Fair | Dub/Dance/Roots | 9:00 PM | The Duke Saloon | PWYC $20 - $30 + $5 Membership Fee
▶️Victoria's 25th Anniversary Ska & Reggae Fest - Free Ska Sessions w/ Less Than Jake | Jamaican Ska/Brutal Hardcore/Rock ‘n’ Roll | 2:00 PM | Victoria Curling Club | Free
Saturday, June 22
▶️Auntie Kate and the Uncles of Funk | Funk/Rock/Blues | 7:00 - 10:00 PM | Wicket Hall | $15 - $20
▶️SHADOW RAT ft. Skum Shine and The Grundles | Rock/Metal | 7:00 - 11:30 PM | Rebel Garage | $22
Sunday, June 23
▶️Dance Temple with Spruce Lee | Flowy/Dance/Dancy | 7:00 - 10:00 PM | Edelweiss Club | $20 - $35
▶️Chris Murray & The New Victorians, Kyle Smith, Jory Kinjo & The Relays, Apollo Suns, Rebel Selector | Various | 2:00 PM | Ship Point Inner Harbour | Free
▶️Ziggy Alberts | Folk/Pop | 7:30 PM | Royal Theatre | $40
TD Jazz Fest! - Tickets
▶️Daniel Cook & The Radiators + Mike Regimbal | Folk/Roots | 3:00 - 5:00 PM | Ruby’s Barn - 4910 West Saanich Road | $20
▶️The Big IDEA: Sharing Music and Stories | Various | 2:30 - 4:30 PM | Alix Goolden Performance Hall | $12 - $24
▶️Suzie Ungerleider | Singing/Guitar | 7:30 PM | The Victoria House | $27
Entrance is 100 ft from street on a public path - Tickets
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