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Produced by the city of Victoria VICTORIA’S GUIDE TO FESTIVALS AND OUTDOOR EVENTS IN 2014

CItyVibe is an annual publication that showcases the many spectacular City-sponsored and community-based arts and cultural outdoor events and summer festivals that are taking place in the Capital City.

Whether you’re discovering a new culture, relaxing or dancing to a range of music genres, or enjoying the many festivities offered downtown, there is something for everyone!

The festivals and celebrations showcased in the first section of this guide are recipients of the City of Victoria’s 2014 Festival Investment Grant. Over the past 15 years, the City has awarded $1.66 million to local non-profit arts and cultural organizations. The program is designed to nurture outdoor festivals and celebrations held within the Capital City, facilitate their growth and ensure their continued success.

Victoria’s public markets, festival and events at Royal Athletic Park, and City-sponsored summer concerts and events presented at the Cameron Bandshell in Beacon Hill Park and at Centennial Square are also listed.

All of the event listings are available in the free CItyVibe iTunes app. Go to iTunes.com to download.

All content in this guide is distributed as information only, is correct at time of publishing and is subject to change without notice. The City of Victoria disclaims all responsibility and all liability you might incur as a result of the information being inaccurate or incomplete in any way, and for any reason.

For more information:For more information on the Festival Investment Grant Program, contact: [email protected]

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Message from Mayor Dean Fortin

Welcome to CITYVibe, Victoria’s guide to festivals and outdoor events.

Summer is a special time in BC’s Capital City. This year, many favourite sights, sounds and flavours will return during our popular annual events and a number of unique new events are waiting to be discovered.

CITYVibe is your guide to an action-packed season of arts, culture and entertainment.

This summer, enjoy music in the park. Discover local farmers and artisans at a public market. Cheer with your friends at a sport game or bring your family to a parade. From Centennial Square to the Inner Harbour, from Beacon Hill Park to Government Street – just about anywhere you go in Victoria this summer, there will be music in the air and people in the streets.

We are proud and excited to support the many festivals and celebrations taking place in Victoria this summer. Enjoy!

Dean Fortin,

Mayor

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Introduction ......................................................................Inside Cover

Message from Mayor Dean Fortin .............................................1

City of Victoria Festival Investment Grant Events Victoria Tartan Parade/Clan Torchlight Ceremony ...........................4

151st Victoria Highland Games and Celtic Festival .........................5

Island Farms Victoria Day Parade....................................................5

Uno Fest ...........................................................................................6

Selkirk Waterfront Festival ................................................................6

30th Annual TD Victoria International JazzFest................................7

Victoria Pride Week ..........................................................................7

Victoria Celebrates Canada Day ......................................................8

15th Annual Ska Festival ..................................................................8

ROMP! in the Square .......................................................................9

The Pacific Tattoo .............................................................................9

Bike Ride ........................................................................................10

The Victoria International Buskers Festival ....................................10

8th Victoria International Accordion Festival ..................................11

TD Art Gallery Paint-In ...................................................................11

Symphony in the Summer ..............................................................12

Afro-Caribbean Summer Cookout ..................................................12

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Victoria Tango and Latin Arts Festival ............................................13

Victoria Symphony Splash .............................................................13

Victoria India MeLa (Festival) .........................................................14

Flamenco Festival ..........................................................................14

Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival ......................................................15

20th Annual Vancouver Island Blues Bash ....................................15

CityVibe Map ........................................................................ 16 – 17

Victoria International Chalk Art Festival .........................................18

3rd Annual Multicultural Food and Health Fair ...............................18

Puppets for Peace Celebration ......................................................19

Island Farms Santa’s Light Parade ................................................19

Stage in the Park .............................................................................20

Royal Athletic Park ........................................................................25

Public Markets ..................................................................................28

Summer in the Square .................................................................31

Contact Us ..........................................................................................33

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City of Victoria Festival and Investment Grant EventsHigh quality festivals and celebrations contribute to a community’s well-being and economic health. The City of Victoria places the pursuit of arts, culture and tourism opportunities as one of its primary objectives as a means to strengthen its downtown and enhance livability. The following events are funded by the City of Victoria’s Festival Investment Grant Program.

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Victoria Tartan Parade/Clan Torchlight CeremonyDATE: May 10 | 11 a.m. – Noon

May 16 | 8 p.m. – 9 p.m.

LOCATION: Legislature Lawns, 501 Belleville Street

FOR MORE INFO: 250.598.0120 www.victoriahighlandgames.com

The Tartan Parade starts at 11 a.m. in Centennial Square on May 10 and marches down Government Street to the Legislature Lawns, where pipe bands perform, the Highland fling is danced, and the caber is tossed. The Clan Torchlight Ceremony takes place at the Legislature Lawns on May 16 at 8 p.m. with a pipe band performance and Scottish Clan representatives forming a Saltire Cross on the Lawns with torches.


151st Victoria Highland Games and Celtic FestivalDATE: May 17 – 18 | 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

LOCATION: Topaz Park, 3000 Glasgow Avenue

FOR MORE INFO: 250.598.0120 www.victoriahighlandgames.com

Enjoy a family-focused weekend of Scottish and Celtic art, culture, dance, music and sport including the Drum Major Championships and the Heavy Events Challenge. The event includes pipe band and Highland dancing competitions, sheepdog herding trials, kilted mile athletics, haggis hurling, tug of war, sword fighting and military demonstrations, Celtic music bands and Scottish/Celtic vendors. Admission is free for children under 12.

Island Farms Victoria Day ParadeDATE: May 19 | 9 a.m. – Noon

LOCATION: Douglas Street (from Finlayson to Belleville Streets)

FOR MORE INFO: 250.382.3111 www.victoria.ca

The Island Farms Victoria Day Parade is Victoria’s largest parade, featuring Canadian and American marching bands, musical floats, cultural entries and festive clowns. Led by the Canadian Forces, this annual event is free and fun for the whole family!

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Uno FestDATE: May 21 – May 31

LOCATION: Metro Studio (1411 Quadra Street), Intrepid Theatre Club (2 – 1609 Blanshard Street)

FOR MORE INFO: 250.590.6291 www.intrepidtheatre.com

Catch internationally renowned performers, Fringe Fest favourites and local talent at this unique festival of fearless artists and bold theatre that celebrates the power of one. Solo performances includes the Stratford Festival production of “Hirsch”; “Loon” a new work from the critically-acclaimed physical theatre company The Wonderheads; Gabriola Island’s Bob Bossin, and much more. Also featured is the UnoWorks series of Victoria-based plays in development.

Selkirk Waterfront FestivalDATE: May 24 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

LOCATION: Waterfront Crescent and Selkirk Green Park (close to Jutland and Gorge Roads intersection)

FOR MORE INFO: 250.388.5251 www.burnsidegorge.ca

Be sure to attend this fun-filled family event that offers something for everyone. Explore exciting carnival-style rides and activities in the family fun zone, tasty foods in the international food court, and unique items for sale in the artisan craft market. Enjoy live entertainment by local performers Caleb Kennedy and the Colts, Salsa Caliente, Boogaloo en Orbit and Motown masters the “Soul Shakers.”

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30th Annual TD Victoria International JazzFestDATE: June 20 – 29

LOCATION: Various

FOR MORE INFO: 250.388.4423 www.jazzvictoria.ca

Enjoy over 350 of the best jazz, blues and world beat musicians from around the world in more than 80 exciting performances on 12 stages in downtown Victoria. Artists include Bobby McFerrin, The Chieftains with Ry Cooder, Cassandra Wilson, Hiromi, Maceo Parker, Christian McBride, Jill Barber, Rudresh Mahanthappa and many others. Many free afternoon performances and workshops are available in addition to ticketed performances.

Victoria Pride WeekDATE: June 29 – July 6 | Parade July 6

LOCATION: Various

FOR MORE INFO: www.victoriapridesociety.org

Victoria Pride 2014 has a little something for everyone! No matter your sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race, religion or combination of, it’s a celebration of diversity. Join us for our Big Gay Dog Walk, Pride and the Word, Drag Ball and flagship parade! Visit our online calendar for a complete list of events and the 20+ celebrations to be held by the community.

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Victoria Celebrates Canada DayDATE: July 1

LOCATION: Inner Harbour

FOR MORE INFO: www.VictoriaCanadaDay.ca

The City of Victoria hosts Vancouver Island’s largest Canada Day celebration. This year’s event features a full day of musical programming, an international food village, the country’s largest Living Flag, and family activities, all culminating in a grand fireworks display over the Inner Harbour. The day is action-packed with activities and programming for all ages. Join us downtown on Canada Day to celebrate what it means to be Canadian!

15th Annual Ska FestivalDATE: July 2 – 5 | Various times

LOCATION: Ship Point, Inner Harbour and various venues

FOR MORE INFO: www.skafest.ca

Celebrating its15th anniversary, Ska Fest has become a summer staple in Victoria and the premier Ska and Reggae festival in Canada. Ska Fest offers a spectacular waterfront venue with world-class artists that you are unlikely to see anywhere else. Past headliners have included Toots & the Maytals, Shaggy, Barrington Levy, Mos Def, and The Mad Caddies. Ska Fest is family friendly and includes a mix of free and ticketed shows.

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ROMP! in the SquareDATE: July 4 – 5 | 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.

LOCATION: Centennial Square (Douglas Street and Pandora Avenue)

FOR MORE INFO: 250.389.6059 www.suddenlydance.ca

Suddenly Dance Theatre presents ROMP! in the Square, a free outdoor dance showcase in Centennial Square. Each show features diverse dance styles from artists to create a kinetic urban spectacle.

The Pacific TattooDATE: July 12 | 7:30 p.m. and July 13 | 2 p.m.

LOCATION: Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre (1925 Blanshard Street)

FOR MORE INFO: 250.220.7777 www.pacifictattoo.ca

The Pacific Tattoo returns with a program of amazing pageantry, music and dance. Three milestones are celebrated this year: the 100th anniversary of Canada’s mobilization in World War I, the 90th anniversary of the formation of the Royal Canadian Air Force, and the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Canadian Submarine Service, which originated here in Victoria. With a variety of local and international performances, it is sure to be an amazing spectacle.

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Bike RideDATE: July 12 – 13 and 19 – 20 | 3:30 p.m. – Dusk

LOCATION: Galloping Goose Trail and Cecelia Ravine Park, 475 Burnside Road East

FOR MORE INFO: 250.386.7526 | www.skam.ca

Participate in Bike Ride, Theatre SKAM’s annual mobile feast of live performance! Audiences ride their bikes from show to show, taking in new, independent performance works from local and national artists along the Galloping Goose Trail. With bike decorating, local food and surprise bursts of entertainment, along with an array of comedy, dance, spoken word, and improvisation, Bike Ride has something for everyone! For tickets: 250.590.6291 or www.ticketrocket.org.

The Victoria International Buskers FestivalDATE: July 18 – 27 | Noon – 10 p.m.

LOCATION: Various

FOR MORE INFO: 250.661.5350 www.victoriabuskers.com

Professional street performers from around the world present more than 600 shows at outdoor venues along the waterfront and downtown. This free, family-friendly festival also celebrates local Francophone culture and includes magicians, acrobats, fire throwers, comedians, jugglers, uni-cylists, clowns and more. Tips to performers are welcomed and appreciated. This year’s event presents All Stars, featuring many audience favourites from recent years along with several new acts.

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8th Victoria International Accordion FestivalDATE: July 18 – 20

LOCATION: Market Square (560 Johnson Street)

FOR MORE INFO: www.bcaccordion.ca

The Victoria International Accordion Festival brings internationally-recognized accordion performers to this beautiful city. Together, with the best local soloists and ensembles, they will present an exciting three-day program, including the Victoria International Accordion Competition, free concerts at Market Square and a special Dance Night.

TD Art Gallery Paint-InDATE: July 19 | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Moss Street, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. at the Gallery

LOCATION: Moss Street (from Fort Street to Dallas Road) and Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, 1040 Moss Street

FOR MORE INFO: 250.384.4171 | www.aggv.ca

BC’s largest visual arts exhibition, the TD Art Gallery Paint-In is a free, fun-filled community event based on art awareness and education. More than 175 invited professional and emerging artists from Greater Victoria take their studios to the street to display and produce their work. The event includes an open house at the Art Gallery from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., a food and beverage garden, and dancing to live music until 9 p.m.

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Symphony in the SummerDATE: July 23 – August 3

LOCATION: Butchart Gardens (800 Benvenuto Avenue) and Centennial Square (Douglas Street and Pandora Avenue)

FOR MORE INFO: 250.385.6515 www.victoriasymphony.ca

This series of outdoor concerts includes full orchestra and small ensemble performances at two Greater Victoria locations, Butchart Gardens and Centennial Square. Concerts are free in Centennial Square.

Afro-Caribbean Summer CookoutDATE: July 26 | Noon – 6 p.m.

LOCATION: To be confirmed

FOR MORE INFO: 250.370.0827 | www.ahavi.ca

The African Heritage Association of Vancouver Island is proud to present a cultural event of sharing and celebrating African and Caribbean culture through music, dance, food, education and fashion. This outdoor celebration will bring together people of African and Caribbean descent to share cultures with the rest of the Island community. Spend the afternoon enjoying the sounds and rhythms of live music, acrobatics of traditional dancers, tastes of exotic foods and shopping in the marketplace.

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Victoria Tango and Latin Arts Festival DATE: July 31 – August 3 | Various times

LOCATION: Various venues

FOR MORE INFO: 778.432.0112 www.passion4tango.com

The Passion for Tango Society presents their seventh annual summer Tango and Latin Arts Festival. Enjoy a weekend of fusion, jazz, classical, folk and traditional music and dance of Latin America and Spain. The festival promises entertainment for all ages. Lectures, workshops and classes round out your knowledge of Tango and Latin music and dance.

Victoria Symphony SplashDATE: August 3 | 1 p.m. – 10 p.m.

LOCATION: Inner Harbour

FOR MORE INFO: 250.385.6515 www.victoriasymphony.ca/splash

The 25th annual Victoria Symphony Splash will once again light up the Inner Harbour with music, festivities and fireworks. Be there when Tania Miller, the Victoria Symphony and a host of special guests put on a show like no other. Kids’ activities start at 1 p.m., music on the main stage begins at 4 p.m., and the Victoria Symphony takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. Be there for the biggest event of the summer!

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Victoria India MeLa (Festival)DATE: August 8 | 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.

August 9 | 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. August 10 | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.


FOR MORE INFO: 250.382.6620 or 250.479.4016 | www.iccavictoria.com

The fifth annual MeLa stage explodes with Indian classical and modern/fusion music, fashion shows, Gidda/Bhangra, Garba/Dhandia and Bollywood dances, and many other multicultural presentations. The event includes booths with arts and crafts, henna, palm reading, face painting and fashion. Let Indian delicacies and aromas tantalize your senses.

Flamenco FestivalDATE: August 11 – 15 | Noon – 1 p.m.

August 16 and 17 | Noon – 6 p.m.


FOR MORE INFO: 250.508.4670 www.flamencodelaisla.org

In August, Centennial Square comes alive with the passion and rhythm of Flamenco music and dance! The second annual Flamenco Festival showcases local and regional dancers, singers and guitarists collaborating to bring their love of this fiery art form to the stage. Be inspired at the mid-week “Por fiesta” lunch-hour performances and invigorated on weekend afternoons by flamenco artists.

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Victoria Fringe Theatre FestivalDATE: August 21 – 31

LOCATION: Various downtown venues

FOR MORE INFO: 250.590.6291 www.victoriafringe.com

The Victoria Fringe Festival is an 11-day celebration of live theatre from around the world at venues across town. Vancouver Island’s biggest theatre event features over 45 comedy, drama, spoken word and physical theatre shows, plus free special events such as FringeKids Fest in Market Square, nightly fun at the Fringe Club, and pre-fest kick-off events at Centennial Square. Fringe-going is easy, fun and slightly addictive.

20th Annual Vancouver Island Blues BashDATE: August 30 – September 1

LOCATION: Ship Point, Inner Harbour

FOR MORE INFO: 250.388.4423 www.jazzvictoria.ca

The Vancouver Island Blues Bash is a three-day festival that features all styles of blues and R&B on the Labour Day weekend at Ship Point, situated in Victoria’s Inner Harbour. The event includes free afternoon performances, with ticketed performances in the evening. The full festival line-up is announced in mid-July.

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MAPLocationsArt Gallery of Greater Victoria ......... 1Bastion Square ................................ 2Cameron Bandshell (Beacon Hill Park) ............................ 3Cecelia Ravine Park ........................ 4Centennial Square ........................... 5Craigdarroch Castle ........................ 6Gorge Waterfront Crescent ............. 7Government House ......................... 8Intrepid Theatre Club ...................... 9Legislative Grounds ...................... 10Market Square ............................... 11Metro Studio .................................. 12Moss Street .................................... 13Royal Athletic Park ........................ 14Royal BC Museum ......................... 15Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre ... 16Selkirk Green Park ......................... 17Ship Point ...................................... 18St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church .. 19The Bay Centre .............................. 20Topaz Park ..................................... 21Inner Harbour ................................ 22Wood Recital Hall .......................... 23

Public MarketsBastion Square Public Market ......... 2Sunday Market at Bastion Square ... 2James Bay Community Market ...... 24Moss Street Market ........................ 25Oaklands Sunset Market ............... 26Ship Point Night Market ................. 18Victoria Public Market at the Hudson ................................ 27

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Victoria International Chalk Art FestivalDATE: September 13 – 14 | 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

LOCATION: The Royal BC Museum (Government Street and Belleville Street), Government Street (beginning at yates Street) and the Bay Centre (1150 Douglas Street)

FOR MORE INFO: www.victoriachalkfestival.com

Welcome to Canada’s largest chalk festival! This free, family-friendly event is a celebration of the unique medium of street painting and presents an array of international and local chalk artists, including many members of our First Nations community. In addition to outdoor art, enjoy 3-D chalk art in the making at the Royal BC Museum. The festival includes a food village, local artisans, and a kids’ chalk area.

3rd Annual Multicultural Food and Health FairDATE: September 20 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

LOCATION: CDI College, 950 Kings Road

FOR MORE INFO: 250.361.9433 www.vircs.bc.ca

The third annual Multicultural Food and Health Fair, hosted by the Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society (VIRCS), is a free, family-friendly event that promotes multiculturalism and community awareness in Greater Victoria. The fair includes live music and promotes local food resources and healthy nutrition through the exploration of delicious and diverse local cuisine.

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Puppets for Peace CelebrationDATE: September 21 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

LOCATION: Craigdarroch Castle to Government House (Parade route)

FOR MORE INFO: 250.598.7488 www.canuckfest.weebly.com

Celebrate the United Nations’ International Day of Peace with a riot of puppets. Join a musical parade starting at Craigdarroch Castle and ending at Government House. Activities include puppet shows, a Peace Pole ceremony, Getting Higher Choir, music and food. Special guests include Judith Lawrence (Casey and Finnegan: Mr. Dressup), Karen Prell (Fraggle Rock), and the Puppeteers of America and more.

Island Farms Santa Light ParadeDATE: November 22 | Starts at 6 p.m.

LOCATION: Government Street (from Belleville to Chatham Streets)

FOR MORE INFO: www.victoria.ca

Bring the family to this festive, annual parade to celebrate the holiday season. Enjoy an array of dazzling floats and marching bands that travel along the magically lit Government Street from Victoria’s Inner Harbour to Chatham Street. Meet up at the Capital Iron parking lot for delicious free treats courtesy of Island Farms.

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Stage in the ParkThe Cameron Bandshell at Beacon Hill Park hosts a variety of free events and concerts on its stage including the City’s popular Concerts in the Park series, dance and band performances, and films. Bench seating and the surrounding grass areas provide perfect spots for spectators to relax and enjoy free performances.

Heritage DanceFestDATE: June 14 | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

LOCATION: Cameron Bandshell

FOR MORE INFO: www.veselkadancers.com

Come celebrate Victoria’s ethnic energy as over 400 dancers take to the stage with vibrant costumes, traditional music, and exquisite choreography! With over a dozen groups participating (Ukrainian, Chinese, Mexican, Scottish, Norwegian, Japanese and Irish to name a few), it is a feast for the senses and a celebration of the multicultural communities in Victoria. Performances begin with a traditional welcome from the Veselka Ukrainian Dancers. Free.

Father’s Day Céilidh in the ParkDATE: June 15 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.



“Céilidh” or “kitchen party” is the Gaelic word for an informal gathering of music, dance and storytelling. The City of Victoria invites you to spend some quality time with dad and the whole family at the annual Father’s Day Céilidh in the Park. Free.

Free – B Film FestivalDATE: August 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23 | 9 p.m. (Dates are subject to change)

Note: August 1 at Legislature Lawn; August 23 at Broadmead Village


FOR MORE INFO: www.freebfilmfest.com

Once again the Victoria Film Festival has lined up a stellar collection of family-friendly films for its Free-B Film Festival. Get ready to curl up under the stars and enjoy free films on a seven-metre (20-foot) wide inflatable screen. On Fridays and Saturdays in August, bring the whole family down to see treasures from movie-making history! Remember to bring your own snacks, flashlights and blankets! Free.


Concerts in the ParkThe popular Concerts in the Park series runs Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holiday Mondays from June 20 – September 12 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:20 p.m.

Children’s Concerts in the Park will take place on Wednesday, July 16, 30 and August 13, 27 from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

FOR MORE INFO: 250.361.0708 | [email protected] |www.victoria.ca

June20 V Naden Band

21 V The Paul Wainwright Band

22 C Greater Victoria Concert Band

27 J Kelby MacNayr & Louise Rose

28 J Melinda, John & Friends

29 F West My Friend

Concerts in the Park LegendFree admission to all events.

B Blues F Folk S Swing

C Classical J Jazz V Variety

CH Children’s M Multicultural W World

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July4 B Sugar Blues Band

5 V Victoria Brass Band

6 S Dixieland Express

11 C Raven Baroque

12 B Maureen Washington Quartet

13 F Fish & Bird

16 CH Ivonne Hernandez

18 S Rob Bannister Tentet

19 F The O’Briens

20 B History of the Blues

25 M Gypsy Rovers

26 B Mike Edel

27 S CanUS Hot Jazz Band

30 CH Paul Kilshaw – Magician

Concerts in the Park

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August1 V Albert Head Cadet Band

2 J Stirling/Smiths Trio

3 S Miranda Sage Quintet

4 V Dockside Drive

8 V The Stomp Club

9 C The Pinnacle Brass Quintet

10 M Belvedere Broadcasters

13 CH Music Corner: Aesop’s Animals

15 S Dave Paulson Quartet

16 V THP Quintet

17 V West Shore Community Concert Band

22 J Sean Drabitt Quintet

23 J Shades of Shearing

24 M Cookeilidh

27 CH Music Corner: The Magic Flute

29 B The Kingmixers

30 J Bill Mulley Quartet

31 J John Miller Quartet



September1 V Maria Manna & the Goldrush Boys

5 J Groove Journey

6 W Tooo Tango

7 W yiddish Columbia State Orchestra

12 V Naden Band

Concerts in the Park LegendFree admission to all events.

B Blues F Folk S Swing

C Classical J Jazz V Variety

CH Children’s M Multicultural W World



Victoria HarbourCatsDATE: June – August | Game Times: 1:05 p.m. and 7:05 p.m.

LOCATION: Royal Athletic Park, 1014 Caledonia Avenue

FOR MORE INFO: 778.265.0327 | www.harbourcats.com

The Victoria HarbourCats are Victoria’s franchise in the West Coast League, a college-level, wood bat baseball league that features 12 teams spread across British Columbia, Washington and Oregon. The team plays a 54-game schedule from June through August, with 27 home games at historic Royal Athletic Park in Victoria. The HarbourCats are in the West division along with the Bellingham Bells, Kitsap BlueJackets and Cowlitz Black Bears. The home opener is June 4.

RoyalAthleticParkisamulti-purpose,fully-lit,naturalgrassstadiumprovidingcompetitionplayingspaceforlocalandvisitingsportsteams.ThishistoricCityofVictoriaparkhasbeenusedasaplayingfieldsincetheearly1900sandisnowprimarilyusedforbaseball,soccer,highschoolfootballandspecialeventsincludingtheGreatCanadianBeerFestivalandtheRifflandiaMusicFestival.

2014marksthesecondbaseballseasonfortheVictoriaHarbourCatswhoplayintheWestCoastLeague.RoyalAthleticParkwillalsoseethereturnoftheHighlandersFootballClubasthe2013WesternConferencePDLChampionsforanotherexcitingsoccerseason.

Royal Athletic Park


Royal Athletic Park

Victoria Highlanders Football ClubDATE: May – July | Game Times: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.


FOR MORE INFO: 250.590.8432 | www.victoriahighlandersfc.com

The Victoria Highlanders Football Club is a Canadian soccer club in the United Soccer Leagues’ (USL) Premier Development League (PDL). The Highlanders began PDL play in April 2009 as part of the Northwest Division of the 67-team league. The Premier Development League is the training grounds for the best up and coming footballers in the sport and a stepping stone to the North American Professional soccer leagues. The Highlanders’ players, coaches, and staff can’t wait to kick off the 2014 season on May 4 at Royal Athletic Park! Come Cheer on the 2013 Western Conference PDL Champions!

Victoria Dodgeball ChampionshipsDATE: August 23


FOR MORE INFO: 250.361.0732 www.victoriadodgeball.com

The Victoria Dodgeball Championships is one the largest dodgeball tournaments in Canada. Presented by the City of Victoria, the outdoor tournament excites players and spectators alike.

Take in the action from the licensed viewing area or get into the games yourself. From recreational to competitive dodgeball

enthusiasts, the tournament is open to all skill levels. Net proceeds go to support the City of Victoria’s Campership program, designed to send financially disadvantaged kids to camp.


Royal Athletic Park

Great Canadian Beer FestivalDATE: September 5 – 6


FOR MORE INFO: 250.383.2332 | www.gcbf.com

The Great Canadian Beer Festival is one of the world’s must-attend beer events. It has been held at Royal Athletic Park since 2005 on the first weekend after Labour Day. People from all over the globe seek out Victoria and the Great Canadian Beer Festival. The event features over 55 craft breweries from across Canada and the

United States, with 8,000 people attending annually. The Festival includes live music by local entertainers and a fantastic selection of food offerings by local restaurants and caterers.

Rifflandia Music FestivalDATE: September 11 – 14


FOR MORE INFO: 250.661.2619 www.rifflandia.com

The seventh annual Rifflandia Music Festival features a truly diverse line-up of artists across numerous stages, all within walking distance of the city’s beautiful and historic downtown. Royal Athletic Park returns as the Festival’s flagship venue, featuring multiple stages, food vendors, art installations, a cinema area and more. Join us for a four-day celebration of music, art, food and fun this September.


Bastion Square MarketDATE: May 1 – September 30 (Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays) | 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Bastion Square (between Government and Wharf Streets and yates and Fort Streets)

FOR MORE INFO: 250.885.1387 | [email protected]

The Bastion Square Public Market turns 19 this year! Stretching from Victoria’s waterfront along Wharf Street to Government Street, this eclectic outdoor market brings liveliness to historic Bastion Square with its brilliant array of locally-produced arts, crafts, and entertainment.

Bastion Square Sunday MarketDATE: May 4 – September 28 | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

LOCATION: Bastion Square (between Government and Wharf Streets and yates and Fort Streets)


This well-known Sunday market features an eclectic mix of arts, crafts, imports, and entertainment. The arts and crafts section features woodworkers, potters, jewelers, leather workers, and many more fine artisans. Every Sunday, a local “Artist of the Day” is featured. The farmers’ market includes locally grown produce and fruits, homemade breads, pastries, honey, preserves, chutneys, and relishes, free range eggs and more.

Public Markets

MOSS STREET MARKET


James Bay Community MarketDATE: May 3 – October 12 (Saturdays) | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

LOCATION: Corner of Menzies and Superior Streets

FOR MORE INFO: 250.381.5323 | www.jamesbaymarket.com

you will be amazed at the variety of products available at the James Bay Community Market. Whether you’re a local in need of some fresh red peppers, or a visitor looking for that unique something from Victoria, they’ve got it. Located two minutes from Victoria’s Inner Harbour, the James Bay Community Market features fresh produce, art, food and live music with an emphasis on products that are homemade, handmade and homegrown.

Moss Street MarketDATE/TIME: Half Markets: April (Saturdays) | 10 a.m. – Noon

Full Markets: May – October (Saturdays) | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

LOCATION: Sir James Douglas Elementary School grounds, Moss Street and Fairfield Road

FOR MORE INFO: www.mossstreetmarket.com

Moss Street Market is your local organic farmers’ market. Celebrating its 23rd year, this vibrant community market features Victoria’s largest selection of local and organic produce from 25 farmers. Additionally, there are more than 70 vendors offering handmade crafts, cards, clothing, jewelry, purses, toys, glass works, pottery, bath products, preserves, chocolates, baked goods, pesto, salsa, honey, and much more. There is also a kids’ activity tent and two acts of live music each week.

Oaklands Sunset MarketDATE: June 4 – September 17 (Wednesdays) | 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Oaklands Community Centre, 1 – 2827 Belmont Avenue

FOR MORE INFO: 250.370.9103 | www.oaklandscommunitycentre.com/market

Every Wednesday during the summer, the Oaklands Sunset Market is in full swing! Enjoy food trucks and delicious hot food from around the city. Browse vendor tables for your weekly veggies, breads, granola, teas, canned and baked goods or treat yourself to a local handmade bag, wallet, jewelry and more! Local artists host live entertainment and Hoyne Brewing Company brewed beer is available for purchase. Children will enjoy the market’s bouncy castle, face-painting and information on food security.

Public Markets


Ship Point Night MarketDATE: June 13 – September 14 (Weekends) | 7 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Ship Point Pier, Inner Harbour


The Night Market’s eclectic mix of vendors and entertainment takes place this summer at Ship Point at Victoria’s Inner Harbour. This season, close to 75 vendors will be selling their crafts on the pier just a few steps from the streets of downtown. The market showcases original art, high-quality handcrafted jewelry, soaps, souvenirs and more. Live music keeps the evening gently rolling, with musicians playing everything from classical to heavy rock in an acoustic setting. The Ship Point Night Market is a must when visiting Victoria.

Victoria Public Market at the HudsonDATE: IndoorPublicMarket – year-round (Tuesday – Saturday) | 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

(Sundays) | 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

OutdoorFarmers’Market: May – October (Wednesdays) | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Back carriageway of The Hudson

LOCATION: The Hudson, 1701 Douglas Street

FOR MORE INFO: www.victoriapublicmarket.com

Returning to the old-world style of shopping where you know your butcher, your baker, the person who grows your vegetables and the chickens that lay your eggs is what the Victoria Public Market at the Hudson is all about. The 18,000 square-foot market is brimming with ingredients to match your kitchen and dining wish lists with meals made to order, picnics to go, a community kitchen featuring demonstrations by local chefs, a changing line-up of farmers and producers, plus a year-round farmers’ market every Wednesday. Educational and entertainment events such as cooking, tasting and urban agriculture workshops will whet your intellectual appetite. Fork-friendly fun for the whole family. Bring your appetite!

Public Markets


Summer in the Square

Chess in the SquareDATE: May 18 – August 31 (Sundays) | 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

LOCATION: CRD Square (near Government and Fisgard Streets)

FOR MORE INFO: www.victoriajuniorchess.com

Participate in free Giant Chess, Blitz, Learn to Play and casual games plus much more chess at Centennial Square. Presented by Victoria Junior Chess and sponsored by the City of Victoria.

Dancing in the SquareDATE: July 7, 14, 21, 28 and August 11, 18 (Mondays) | 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.


FOR MORE INFO: 250.721.JIVE | www.vbds.org

Enjoy free dance instruction followed by dancing to live music. Each week features a different dance. The event is presented by the City of Victoria and the Victoria Ballroom Dance Society.

Hip Hop Dance in the SquareDATE: Drop-in: July 2 – August 6 (Wednesdays) | 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.

SpecialPerformance: August 13 | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.



Join us for this free, drop-in, participatory introduction to hip-hop dance in Centennial Square. On August 13, Vibestreet Dance and Garden City Grooves present a night of live entertainment with hip-hop dance performances and live soul/funk/hip-hop music.

Festival MexicanoDATE: July 11 – 13 | Noon – 5 p.m.

LOCATION: Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad Street, Centennial Square (Douglas Street and Pandora Avenue)


The weekend is packed full with a professional Mariachis Band and the Fiesta Latina Dance Groupe, traditional Mexican food, craft vendors, dance lessons, games and pinatas. Admission is free for all Centennial Square programming.


July2 Diane Pancel

3 Trio Swing Futur

8 Bill Johnson

9 Pacific Tattoo

10 Sweet Endings

15 Lorraine Nygaard Quartet

16 The O’Briens

17 Wind on the Waves

22 Winds of yarrow

23 Ocean Rain Dancers

24 Ivonne & Friends

28–31 Victoria Symphony Concert

August1 Victoria Symphony Concert

5 Damian Graham Trio

6 Dave Lang & The Twin Otters

7 Andrea Smith Duo

11–15 Flamenco Festival Concert

19 Windrift Woodwind Quintet

20 Janalee Trio

21 Vinod & Neil

26–28 Blues Bash Concert

September2 Smooth Lunacy

3 Rebop

4 Amy Winehouse Tribute

9 Dave Cormier

10 The Carlines

11 The Dream-a-Littles

Lunchtime ConcertsDATE/TIME: July 2 – September 11 (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays) | Noon – 1 p.m.



Enjoy your lunch breaks listening to an eclectic mix of live music at free Summer in the Square Lunchtime Concerts, presented by the City of Victoria.




July3 The Backhomes, Fountain,

Fall Fair Car, Random Citizen

10 Lily Fawn, Mark Alexander McIntyre, Cosy Father

17 Grossbuster, Laggards, Floridas

24 West My Friend, Brushes, Curtis Windover

31 Bucan Bucan, Carosels

Eventide Music SeriesDate/time: July 3 – August 14 (Thursdays) | 6 p.m. –- 9 p.m.

Location: Centennial Square (Douglas Street and Pandora Avenue)

For more inFo: www.victoria.ca/eventide

This new evening music series highlights Victoria’s eclectic local music scene featuring sounds that may or may not be described as “idiosyncratic, post angular, electro gypsy shoegaze, with a twist of twee folk, psychedelic country freak-space pop”. Eventide Music Series is presented by the Downtown Victoria Business Association, the City of Victoria and CFUV Community Campus Radio.

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For a directory of arts and culture organizations in Victoria, visit: www.ArtsVictoria.ca

August7 Mount Eerie, Chet, WAND,

Hush Pup

14 Frog Eyes, Fantasy Prom, Scars and Scarves, Hutch

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