FRIDAY August 19

Light the Night BBQ

What: Head to the Red Barn Market on Vanalman Ave for the benefit BBQ for Light the Night for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada. Buy a Burger, Smokie or Hot Dog, all proceeds will be donated. Event from 11:00am-3:00pm.

Where: Red Barn Market, 751 Vanalman Avenue

Tuscany Village BBQ & Party

What: Come to the fountain at Tuscany Village for a family-friendly summer party. For a minimum donation of $5, Island Savings will be cooking up some BBQ hot dogs and offering ice cold drinks. There will also be some great summertime games including a Watermelon Eating Contest. All proceeds to benefit the Mustard Seed Food Bank on behalf of The Full Cupboard. Event from 11:00am-3:00pm.

Where: Tuscany Village, 1660 McKenzie Avenue

Victoria Street Food Festival Friday Truck-Up

What: Enjoy local street food from a choice of 17 vendors, beverages from Driftwood Brewery and Merridale Cider and live music. Event from 11:00am-9:00pm with beverage garden opening at noon.

Where: Centennial Square 12:00pm Stray Cougar 3:00pm Amelie Patterson 4:00pm Weak Patrol 5:30pm Lovecoast 7:30pm Mike Edel



North Saanich Food and Farm Festival – Launch BBQ

What: Festival’s official opening! Tad Ruszel and the Vested Interests – with members of West My Friend! Doors open 6:00pm, band starts 7:00pm. Dinner and show: $30+gst. Tickets online at www.musewinery.ca

Where: Muse Winery and Bistro, 11195 Chalet Road

Beach Food Fridays

What: Take to the beach and enjoy the sun and delicious food from these local food trucks from 11:00am-7:00pm. Peppermint’s Grill, Jackson’s Ice Cream from and Floyd’s Diner (arrives 3:00pm). Live music performance by Fine Spirits.

Where: Esquimalt Lagoon, Ocean Boulevard

Bites, Brews, Bands on the Barge

What: Grab some delicious food from our local food trucks and cold beverages from local breweries and ciders, while taking in the tunes of Davers Lang & Jon Middleton. Event begins at 3:00pm.

Where: Ogden Point199 Dallas Road

FREE-B Film Festival

What: Mars Attacks! “Martians have invaded earth and restlessly attack humans with no end in sight.” Showtime 9:00pm (PG 13). Bring chair, blankets, flashlight and snacks.

Where: Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park

Victoria Gem & Mineral Show

What: Unique gems, fine minerals, rare fossils and more along with lectures and demonstrations taking place from 12:00-8:00pm.

Where: Pearkes Recreation Centre, 3100 Tillicum Road

Admission: $7/adults or $10/3 day ticket, $5/seniors and students or $7/3 day ticket, under 12 years FREE

SATURDAY August 20

Yogathon

What: Pause for a cause and give a child in need the gift of education. Take part in this experience with an amazing lineup of yogathon instructors, macro yoga, onsite vendors, and love music from DJ Rara Avis and YogiTunes.com. Free swag bags for all participants, door prizes will be given for the first ones onsite; a raffle will be held for monthly yoga passes, gift baskets, acupuncture sessions, rock climbing lessons, and more. 9:30am-1:00pm.

Where: Centennial Square

North Saanich Food and Farm Festival

What: Take part in a farm or winery tour, sample delicious food, enjoy art and music, learn about regional indigenous harvesting, watch dog herding demonstrations and take in the farm life past and present. Start by visiting St. Johns United Church, 10990 W. Saanich between 9:30am-12:30 pm. This is the official starting point of the Festival tour. Pick up your Flavour Trail shopping bag and enjoy.

Where: Various locations in North Saanich, brochure and map of event here.

Beach Food Saturdays

What: Take to the beach and enjoy the sun and delicious food from these local food trucks Deadbeetz and L’Authentique Poutine & Burger from 11:00am-7:00pm.

Where: Esquimalt Lagoon, Ocean Boulevard.

Sooke Harbour Festival

What: Bringing the community together for a day of local artists, local music, local food and friendly kayak and paddle board competition. 10:00am-4:00pm.

Where: Ed McGregor Park

Esquimalt Lantern Festival

What: Celebrate your community in a magical experience of lights, lanterns, music and dance. Bring own lantern or purchase a handmade balloon lantern at festival. Light procession will move along West Bay Walkway. Event starts runs 5:00pm-10pm.

Where: Captain Jacobson Park on Head Street

Salish Sea Lantern Festival

What: Everyone welcome at this event, begins at 7:30pm. Bring a lantern and dress in costume. There will be face painting, balloon art, music, bubbles and illuminated lantern. Children’s lantern procession begins at 8:30pm.

Where: Sidney Pier Bandshell

Pop-Up Saturdays

What: Final weekend to take in some tunes from local musicians. Brad Prevederos & Friends performing from 1:00-3:00pm followed by Lonnie Glass & Friends from 3:00-5:00pm.

Where: Market Square

Island Batteries Night at the Races

What: Featuring The Keg Steakhouse & Bat late model drivers challenge twin 50’s, Galaxy Motors Stock Cars and Sooke Disposal Mini Stocks. Grandstands open at 4:30pm.

Where: Western Speedway

TICKETS: $15/adults, $10/military and youth, $7/kids (age 7-12yrs), $35/family pass (2 adults, 4 kids), $49/Triple 6 Special

Victoria Gem and Mineral Show

What: Unique gems, fine minerals, rare fossils and more along with lectures and demonstrations taking place from 10:00am-6:00pm.

Where: Pearkes Recreation Centre, 3100 Tillicum Road

Admission: $7/adults or $10/3 day ticket, $5/seniors and students or $7/3 day ticket, under 12 years FREE

Final Tragically Hip Concert

What: The final Tragically Hip concert will be broadcast by CBC at 5:30pm. A number of local venues will be livestreaming so that fans can watch together.

Where: Here is a list of locations where you can watch.

Evening Gallery Walk

Correction: This Evening Gallery Walk is actually on Aug 27th as part of the Integrate Arts Festival. The Integrate Arts Festival has a lot of events running the entire weekend of Friday Aug 26 to Sunday Aug 28.

Where: Various locations

SUNDAY August 21

Super Summer Kids Day in Support of BC Children’s Hospital

What: Amazing fun filled day hosted by the Superheroes of Victoria in support of the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. Meet your local Superheroes, take a spin in the hamster ball, dunk a superhero in the dunk tank, hang out at the foam party, superhero photo shoot, face painting, imagination station and so much more! Wrap up the day with a live musical performance by David Paul. BBQ on site, will be grilling hot dogs by donation, along with juice and water. Event from 10:00am-3:00pm. Suggested donation for wristbands: $10/adults and $5/kids.

Where: Westhills Stadium, 1089 Langford Parkway

North Saanich Food and Farm Festival

What: Take part in a farm or winery tour, sample delicious food, enjoy art and music, learn about regional indigenous harvesting, watch dog herding demonstrations and take in the farm life past and present. Start by visiting St. Johns United Church, 10990 W. Saanich between 9:30am-12:30 pm. This is the official starting point of the Festival tour. Pick up your Flavour Trail shopping bag and enjoy.

Where: Various locations in North Saanich, brochure and map of event here.

Etsy Island Makers Market

What: Over 40 local artisans from Victoria and throughout Vancouver Island will be selling their one-of-a-kind creations from 10:00am-3:00pm

Where: Centennial Square

Summer Sounds Concert Series

What: Supporting local musicians, all donations from the concert help support the performers. RUKUS will be performing from 2:00-4:0pm.

Where: Beacon Park and Pavillon, Sidney

Victoria Gem & Mineral Show

What: Unique gems, fine minerals, rare fossils and more along with lectures and demonstrations taking place from 10:00am-5:00pm.

Where: Pearkes Recreation Centre, 3100 Tillicum Road

Admission: $7/adults or $10/3 day ticket, $5/seniors and students or $7/3 day ticket, under 12 years FREE