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VICTORIA’S GUIDE TO FESTIVALS AND OUTDOOR EVENTS IN 2015
CITYVibe is an annual publication that showcases the many spectacular City-sponsored and community-based arts and cultural outdoor events, outdoor markets and summer festivals that are taking place in the Capital City. The festivals and celebrations showcased are recipients of the City of Victoria’s 2015 Festival Investment Grant. Over the past 16 years, the City has awarded over $2 million to local non-profit arts and cultural organizations. 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.
Mayor’s Message Welcome to CITYVibe, your guide to an action-packed season of arts, culture and entertainment. Summer is an amazing and vibrant season in BC’s Capital City. Our downtown comes alive as locals and tourists alike enjoy its walkability, fantastic local coffee, beer and food scenes and the eclectic and diverse mix of businesses. This year, many favourite sights, sounds and flavours will return with our popular annual events. There are also a number of unique new events waiting to be discovered. This summer, enjoy music in Beacon Hill Park and Centennial Square. Discover local farmers and artisans at a public market. Enjoy all that our terrific food truck culture has to offer. Cheer with your friends at a sporting event or bring your family and friends to a parade. From Centennial Square to the Inner Harbour, from Fabulous Fort Street to Government Street – just about anywhere you go in Victoria this summer, there will be music in the air and people in the streets. The City of Victoria is proud and excited to support the many festivals and celebrations taking place in Victoria this summer. We hope you enjoy!
Lisa Helps, Mayor
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Public Markets
Bastion Square Market
Oaklands Sunset Market
April 30 – September 26 (Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays) | 11a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
June 24 – September 2 (Wednesdays) 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (no market July 1)
Bastion Square (between Government and Wharf Streets and Yates and Fort Streets)
Oaklands Community Centre 1 – 2827 Belmont Avenue
250.885.1387 bastionsquaremarket.ca
The Sunday Market at Bastion Square May 3 – September 27 | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. (no market June 7) Bastion Square (between Government and Wharf Streets and Yates and Fort Streets) 250.885.1387 bastionsquaremarket.ca
James Bay Community Market May 2 – October 10 (Saturdays) 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Corner of Menzies and Superior Streets 250.381.5323 | jamesbaymarket.com
Moss Street Market Regular Season Markets: May through October (Saturdays) | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
250.370.9103 oaklandscommunitycentre.com/market
Ship Point Night Market June 19 – September 19 (Weekends) 7 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Ship Point Pier, Inner Harbour 250.516.1769 vicharbourfest@gmail.com
Victoria Public Market at the Hudson Indoor Public Market: Year-round Monday – Saturday | 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sundays | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Indoor Farmers Market: March – November Wednesdays and Saturdays 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Hudson, 1701 Douglas Street. Two hour free parking off the back carriageway, under the Mews Building. victoriapublicmarket.com
Sir James Douglas Elementary School grounds, Moss Street and Fairfield Road. Winter Markets: November through April (Saturdays) | 10 a.m. – noon 1335 Thurlow Street mossstreetmarket.com
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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 a primary objective to strengthen its downtown and enhance livability.
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May Festivals Clan Torchlight Ceremony May 16 | 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. Legislature Lawns (501 Belleville Street) info@victoriahighlandgames.com victoriahighlandgames.com
152nd Victoria Highland Games and Celtic Festival May 16 – 18 | Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m – 8 p.m. Monday 10 a.m – 4p.m. Topaz Park (3000 Glasgow Avenue) info@victoriahighlandgames.com victoriahighlandgames.com
Island Farms Victoria Day Parade May 18 | 9 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Douglas Street (from Finlayson to Belleville Streets) 250.382.3111 | gvfsvic@gmail.com | gvfs.ca
Uno Fest May 8 – 24 Metro Studio (1411 Quadra Street) Intrepid Theatre Club (2 – 1609 Blanshard Street) 250.590.6291 | intrepidtheatre.com
Selkirk Waterfront Festival May 23 | 10 a.m.– 3 p.m. Waterfront Crescent and Selkirk Green Park (close to the Jutland and Gorge Road intersection) 250.388.5251 | burnsidegorge.ca
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May Centennial Square Chess in the Square May 17, 24, 31 | 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Eventide Music Series
CRD Square (near Government and Fisgard Streets)
Eclectic music. Evening concerts. July through September. See monthly listing.
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Lunchtime Wellness Series Kick start your week with a lunch hour wellness class every Monday at noon. Enjoy a variety of workouts with some of Victoria’s best instructors, for free! Noon – 12:50 p.m. May 4, 11, 25 | Yoga
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June Festivals 31st Annual TD Victoria International JazzFest June 19 – June 28 Various locations 250.388.4423 | jazzvictoria.ca
20th Annual FernFest June 19 | 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. June 20 | 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Fernwood Square fernwoodnrg.ca
Victoria Pride Week June 28 – July 5 Various locations victoriapridesociety.org
First Peoples Festival June 21 | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Ship Point
Public Markets From May to September. Local food, crafts and music. See page 3 for complete listing.
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Victoria Car Free Day June 21 | Noon – 6 p.m. Douglas Street (from Fisgard Street South to Fort Street) 250.386.2238 | downtownvictoria.ca
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June Stage in the Park A variety of free events and concerts at the Cameron Bandshell in Beacon Hill Park.
Heritage DanceFest June 20 | Noon – 5 p.m. veselkadancers.com
Father’s Day C lidh in the Park June 21 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. victoria.ca
Lunchtime Concerts Centennial Square Noon – 1 p.m. (Tue/Wed/Thu) See each month for list of performers. July to September
Concert in the Park The popular Concerts in the Park series runs Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holiday Mondays from June 26 – September 11 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. Free admission to all events. 250.361.0708 | culture@victoria.ca victoria.ca 26 David Vest Band Variety 27 Meridiem Insula Ventis Classical 28 Greater Victoria Concert Band Classical
Centennial Square Chess in the Square June 7, 14, 21, 28 | 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. CRD Square (near Government and Fisgard Streets) victoriajuniorchess.com
Lunchtime Wellness Series Kick start your week with a lunch hour wellness class every Monday at noon. Enjoy a variety of workouts with some of Victoria’s best instructors, for free! June 1, 8, 15 | Zumba Noon – 12:50 p.m. festivals and outdoor events
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July Festivals Victoria Celebrates Canada Day July 1 Inner Harbour An exciting line-up of family-friendly events, main stage performances, fireworks, and a Flavour of Canada victoriacanadaday.ca
Victoria’s Ska & Reggae Festival XVI July 1 – 5 | Various times Ship Point, Inner Harbour and various venues skafest.ca
Shakespeare by the Sea July 2 – August 2 | Thursday – Sunday 7 p.m. Matinees, Saturday & Sundays 2 p.m. Clover Point Park (1300 block Dallas Road) 778.440.4686 | vicshakesea.ca
OUTstages July 5 – 12 Metro Studio (1411 Quadra Street) Intrepid Theatre Club (#2 – 1609 Blanshard Street) 250.590.6291 | intrepidtheatre.com
Festival Mexicano July 11 – 12 | Noon – 5 p.m. Centennial Square (Douglas Street and Pandora Avenue) victoriamexicancanadian.org
ROMP! in the Square July 17 – 19 | 9 p.m. – 10 p.m. Centennial Square (Douglas Street and Pandora Avenue) 250.389.6059 | suddenlydance.ca festivals and outdoor events
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Locations Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.......... 1 Bastion Square................................. 2 Cameron Bandshell (Beacon Hill Park)............................. 3 Cecelia Ravine Park......................... 4 Centennial Square/CRD Square....... 5
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July Festivals
Centennial Square
Bike Ride July 10 –12 Galloping Goose Trail and Cecelia Ravine Park (475 Burnside Road East) 250.386.7526 | skam.ca
The Victoria International Buskers Festival July 17 – 26 | Noon – 10 p.m. Various locations 250.661.5350 | 250.590.8709 victoriabuskers.com
9th Victoria International Accordion Festival July 12 – 19 Market Square (560 Johnson Street), Cameron Bandshell (Beacon Hill Park), Government Street, Victoria Conservatory of Music (900 Johnson Street) bcaccordion.ca
TD Art Gallery Paint-In July 18 | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Moss Street 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. at the Gallery Moss Street (from Fort Street to Dallas Road) Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, 1040 Moss St. 250.384.4171 | aggv.ca
Symphony in the Summer July 21 – July 23 | Noon – Centennial Square (Douglas Street and Pandora Avenue) July 22 & 25 | 7:30 p.m. Christ Church Cathedral (930 Burdett Avenue) July 29 | 8 p.m. – Butchart Gardens (800 Benvenuto Avenue) 250.385.6515 | victoriasymphony.ca 16
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Chess in the Square July 5, 12,19, 26 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. CRD Square (near Government and Fisgard Streets) victoriajuniorchess.com
Dancing in the Square July 6, 13, 20, 27 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Centennial Square (Douglas Street and Pandora Avenue) 250.721.JIVE (5483) | vbds.org
Lunchtime Wellness Series Kick start your week with a lunch hour wellness class every Monday at noon. Enjoy a variety of workouts with some of Victoria’s best instructors, for free! Noon – 12:50 p.m. July 6, 13, 20, 27 | Aerobics
July Lunchtime Concerts July 2 – September 10 Tue/Wed/Thurs | Noon – 1 p.m. Centennial Square (Douglas Street and Pandora Avenue) victoria.ca Enjoy your lunch breaks listening to a mix of live music at free Summer in the Square Lunchtime Concerts, presented by the City of Victoria. 2 Random Citizen 7 Elder Sister Plum 8 Hush Pup 9 The O’Briens 14 Chris Millington Quartet 15 BC Accordian Orchestra 16 BC Accordian Orchestra 21 Victoria Symphony Concert 22 Victoria Symphony Concert 23 Victoria Symphony Concert 28 Shoestring Bourbon 29 Lily Fawn 30 Sweet Endings
Eventide Music Series This Centennial Square series features a diverse mix of artists from Victoria’s independent music scene plus touring artists thrown in the mix. A food truck and a licensed beverage area compliment these all-ages outdoor events. | eventidevictoria.com
Shake/Arama II Kick Off July 2 | 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. The Shake/Arama II Kick Off brings together an eclectic mix of left field experiments from all over Western Canada. Hansmole Knows Girlfrend The Backhomes Downtown Terra Lab Coast Hush Pup The Archaics Painted Fruits Power Buddies
A Night of Alt-Country/Canadiana July 9 | 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Ryan Boldt Abraham
Evan Cheadle Zuzu’s Petals
Garden City Grooves presents… A Night of Afrobeat World Music July 16 | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Kara-Kata Afrobeat Group Masala
A Night of Indie Pop July 23 | 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Billy Ghost Fox Glove Nicholas Krgovich Jamie Parisio Advance Base
A Night of Electronica July 30 | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sabota Howie Wonder
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July Stage in the Park A variety of free events and concerts at the Cameron Bandshell in Beacon Hill Park.
Concerts in the Park Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holiday Mondays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. 250.361.0708 | culture@victoria.ca victoria.ca 3 Kelby and Louise Jazz/Swing 4 The O’Briens Folk 5 Bayside Big Band Variety 10 Naden Band Variety 11 Nick La Riviere Septet Jazz 12 BC Accordion Orchestra Classical 17 West My Friend Folk
Lunchtime Wellness Series Mondays in Centennial Square (Noon – 12:50 p.m.) See monthly listings for class theme.
18 History of the Blues Blues 19 Edie Dupont Trio Jazz 24 Gypsy Rovers Multicultural 25 John MacArthur Quintet Jazz 26 Cookeilidh Multicultural 31 West Bound Jazz
Children's Entertainment in the Park Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. 15 Heavy Metal 22 Peter Willing – Rockin Out with Ollie 29 Tickles the Clown and Family
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Free – B Film Festival Watch movies under the stars at Cameron Bandshell. See page 23 for dates and time.
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August Festivals Victoria Symphony Splash August 2 | 1 p.m. – 10 p.m. Main concert 7:30 p.m. Inner Harbour 250.385.6515 | victoriasymphony.ca
Victoria India MeLa (Festival) August 7 | 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. August 8 | 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. August 9 | 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Centennial Square (Douglas Street and Pandora Avenue) 250.382.6620 or 250.479.4016 iccavictoria.com
Flamenco Festival August 10 – 14 | Noon – 1 p.m. August 15 – 16 | Noon – 6 p.m. Centennial Square (Douglas Street and Pandora Avenue) 250.508.4670 victoriaflamencofestival.com
Victoria Dragonboat Festival Integrate Arts Festival
August 14 – 16
An en masse art crawl and celebration August 28 – 30.
Victoria Inner Harbour 250.704.2500 | victoriadragonboat.com
See page 28 for more info.
Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival August 27 – September 6 Various downtown venues 250.590.6291 | victoriafringe.com
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August Centennial Square Chess in the Square August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. CRD Square (near Government and Fisgard Streets) | victoriajuniorchess.com
Dancing in the Square August 10, 17 | 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Centennial Square (Douglas Street and Pandora Avenue) 250.721.JIVE (5483) | vbds.org
Eventide Music Series This Centennial Square evening music series highlights Victoria’s eclectic local music scene. Eventide is presented by the Downtown Victoria Business Association, the City of Victoria and CFUV Community Campus Radio. eventidevictoria.com
Lunchtime Wellness Series
Shake! Torrid Night August 6 | 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Kick start your week with a lunch hour wellness class every Monday at noon. Enjoy a variety of workouts with some of Victoria’s best instructors!
Novel The Cavaleros Sh-Shakes Zen Mystery Fogg
Noon – 12:50 p.m. | August 10, 17, 24 and 31 Bootcamp
Weird Canada presents… August 13 | 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Lunchtime Concerts Tue/Wed/Thurs | Noon – 1 p.m. Centennial Square (Douglas Street and Pandora Avenue) victoria.ca 4 Diane Pancel Quartet 5 The Dylan Stone Band 6 Damian Graham Trio 10–14 Flamenco Festival Concerts 18 Bill Johnson Duo 19 Knackers Yard 20 Beats Working 25
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Dead Soft Freak Heat Waves Psychosomatic Itch Dark Glasses
LA-TI-DA Showcase August 20 | 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Ballantynes Kandle & the Krooks Willie Thrasher & Linda Saddleback Sipreano
Garden City Grooves presents…Super Summer Jam II August 27 | 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. THEESatisfaction The New Groovement Dia-Nos
August Stage in the Park A variety of free events and concerts at the Cameron Bandshell in Beacon Hill Park.
Free – B Film Festival Cameron Bandshell
Concerts in the Park Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holiday Mondays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. 250.361.0708 | culture@victoria.ca victoria.ca 1 Paul Wainwright Quartet Blues 2 Sugar Blues Band Blues 3 Karel Roessingh Sextet Jazz 7 Albert Head Cadet Band Variety 8 Dockside Drive Swing 9 CanUs Hot Jazz Band Swing 14 Raven Baroque Classical 15 Shades of Shearing Jazz 16 West Shore Community Concert Band Variety 21 Odyssey String Quartet Classical 22 Continuum Consort Trio Classical
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. August 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22 and 28 | 9 p.m. (Dates are subject to change) freebfilmfest.com
23 The Kingmixers Blues 28 Maureen Washington Quartet Jazz/Blues 29 Beacon Hill Brass Classical 30 Dixieland Express Swing
Children’s Entertainment in the Park Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. 12 The Brass Experience 19 The Puppet Booth 26 Ivonne Hernandez
Let us know what you liked about an event or would like to see improved by completing our online Event Feedback Form at victoria.ca/eventfeedback
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September Centennial Square
Eventide Music Series
Chess in the Square September 6 | 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. CRD Square (near Government and Fisgard Streets)
The final night of Eventide in Centennial square highlights local alt-rock legends Bum! This not to be missed event is supported by a spectrum of local rock n' roll talent.
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LA-TI-DA Showcase September 3 | 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
July 2 – September 10 Tue/Wed/Thurs | Noon – 1 p.m. Centennial Square (Douglas Street and Pandora Avenue) victoria.ca 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. 1 Kenny Shaw and Brian Temple 2 Bijoux du Bayou 3 Bob Watts
Bum Radco
Shawn Mrazek Lives! ACAB Rocky
Stage in the Park A variety of free events and concerts at the Cameron Bandshell in Beacon Hill Park.
Concerts in the Park Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holiday Mondays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. 250.361.0708 | culture@victoria.ca victoria.ca
8 Cookeilidh 10 Clover Point Drifters 11 Fish & Bird
September 4 Naden Band Variety
Public Markets From May to September. Local food, crafts and music. See page 3 for complete listing.
5 Ladies of Jazz Swing 6 Yiddish Columbia State Orchestra Variety 7 Jon Miller Quartet Jazz 11 Linda and Dave Piano Duo Variety
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September Festivals 21st Annual Vancouver Island Blues Bash September 5 – 7 Ship Point, Inner Harbour 250.388.4423 | jazzvictoria.ca
Great Canadian Beer Festival September 11 – 12 Royal Athletic Park, 1014 Caledonia Avenue 250.383.2332 | gcbf.com
Rifflandia Music Festival September 17 – 20 Royal Athletic Park, 1014 Caledonia Avenue rifflandia.com
Puppets for Peace Celebration September 11 – 13 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Various locations September 13 | Craigdarroch Castle to Government House (Parade route) 250.598.7488 | puppetsforpeace.weebly.com
The Victoria International Chalk Art Festival September 12 – 13 | 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Government Street (beginning at Fort Street) and the Bay Centre (1150 Douglas Street) victoriachalkfestival.com
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Integrate Arts Festival An en masse art crawl and celebration of small galleries, artist – run centres and alternative arts with a focus on providing a unique opportunity to circulate and experience an integrated landscape of the Arts in Victoria. • August 28 – 30 Various locations integratearts.ca
Museums
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Royal BC Museum 675 Belleville Street royalbcmuseum.bc.ca
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria 1040 Moss Street aggv.ca
Canadian Scottish Regimental Museum 715 Bay St. (Upstairs in the heritage building of the Bay Street Armoury) canadianscottishregiment.ca Craigdarroch Castle Historic House Museum 1050 Joan Crescent thecastle.ca Point Ellice House 2616 Pleasant Street pointellicehouse.ca
Legacy Art Gallery 630 Yates Street legacygallery.ca Little Fernwood Gallery 1923 Fernwood Road littlefernwoodgallery.ca Open Space 510 Fort Street openspace.ca The Fifty Fifty Arts Collective 2516 Douglas Street thefiftyfifty.net
Government House 1401 Rockland Avenue ltgov.bc.ca Emily Carr House 207 Government St emilycarr.com
The Robert Bateman Centre 470 Belleville Street batemancentre.org Xchanges Gallery Suite 6E – 2333 Government Street xchangesgallery.org
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October to December Festivals Ferris Wheel in Centennial Square November 28 – December 20 Fridays 5 p.m. – 10 p.m., Saturdays Noon – 10 p.m., Sundays Noon – 7:30 p.m. Centennial Square 250.386.2238 | downtownvictoria.ca
Island Farms Santa Light Parade November 28 | Starts at 5:45 p.m. Government Street (from Belleville to Chatham Streets) 250.382.3111 | gvfsvic@gmail.com | gvfs.ca
8th Annual Centennial Square Christmas Tree Light-up November 28 | 4 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Centennial Square 250.386.2238 | downtownvictoria.ca
50th Annual Carolling Week December 1 – 5 | Noon (Except Thursday, December 4) Victoria City Hall, Antechamber victoria.ca
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For more information: City of Victoria Arts, Culture and Event Office culture@victoria.ca
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