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Arts and cultural events in the City of Victoria for Supring Summer 2011TRANSCRIPT
Summer 2011CItyVibe
Produced by the city of Victoria victoria’s guide to festivals and outdoor events
Summer 2011CItyVibe
Produced by the city of Victoria victoria’s guide to festivals and outdoor events
Festival Investment Grant Program
High 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. Over the past 12 years, the City has awarded $1.3 million to Victoria based non-profit arts and cultural organizations through its Festival Investment Grant Program.
The program is designed to nurture outdoor festivals and celebrations held within the Capital City, facilitate their growth and ensure their continued success. The City’s financial support assists organizations to develop new festivals and celebrations, or improve or expand existing events.
For more information and eligibility criteria on the City of Victoria’s Festival Investment Grant program, call 250.361.0363, or visit: www.victoria.ca and click on What’s New?
About This GuideThe festivals and celebrations showcased in the first section of this guide are recipients of the City’s 2011 Festival Investment Grant. The guide also features public markets as well as City sponsored concerts and events presented at the Cameron Bandshell in Beacon Hill Park and Centennial Square next to Victoria City Hall.
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Message from Mayor Dean Fortin
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to CityVibe, Victoria’s Guide to Festivals and Outdoor Events.
The City of Victoria is proud to be a part of this initiative. Both as the host city and as a community partner, we are excited to support the many festivals and celebrations that will take place this summer.
Summer is a special time in BC’s Capital City – with so much to do and see, it will certainly be busy. I encourage you to take part in as many of the events happening around town as possible. It is a great way to build community spirit and show your support.
Victoria has a wonderful array of long established festivals alongside new creative events that highlight our local talent and creative spirit, not to mention ongoing markets right across the city, boasting both local food and artisans.
So whether you are in Centennial Square, Fisherman’s Wharf, on Government Street or at Cameron Bandshell in Beacon Hill Park, there will be music in the air and people in the streets enjoying all that our wonderful city has to offer.
Best wishes for a fun-filled and memorable summer.
Sincerely,
Dean Fortin Mayor
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Table of Contents
Festival Investment Grant Program .............................................Inside Cover
About This Guide .........................................................................Inside Cover
Message from Mayor Dean Fortin .................................................................1
Uno Fest: Canada’s Singular Live Theatre Event ..........................................4
Victoria Highland Games and Celtic Festival ...............................................5
Island Farms Victoria Day Parade .................................................................6
Selkirk Waterfront Festival .............................................................................7
First Peoples Festival ....................................................................................8
TD Victoria International JazzFest ................................................................9
Victoria Celebrates Canada Day ........................................................... 10–11
Victoria Pride Week .....................................................................................12
Raven Baroque ............................................................................................13
Victoria Ska Fest ..........................................................................................14
Festival Mexicano ........................................................................................15
Bike Ride .....................................................................................................16
Victoria International Buskers Festival ........................................................17
TD Art Gallery Paint-In ................................................................................18
Victoria Symphony in the Summer ..............................................................19
Environmental Benefits StatementBy using paper made from 100% post-consumer recycled content the following resources have been saved:• 99 trees (7 tennis fields)• 363,806 litres of water (1,039 households use per year)• 5,512 kg of waste (112 waste containers)• 14,325 kg CO2 (emissions of 5 cars per year)• 162 GJ (1 household use of energy per year)• 43 kg of car vehicle emissions
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Victoria Symphony Splash ...........................................................................19
Victoria Electronic Music Festival ...............................................................20
Tango Fest ...................................................................................................21
CITYVibe Map ....................................................................................... 22–23
Canada Dry Victoria Dragon Boat Festival .................................................24
FolkWest ......................................................................................................25
Indian MELA ................................................................................................26
Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival ...................................................................27
Vancouver Island Blues Bash ......................................................................28
Stage in the Park ................................................................................... 29–35
Heritage DanceFest ................................................................................30
Father’s Day Céilidh in the Park ..............................................................30
Free-B Film Festival .................................................................................31
Concerts in the Park .......................................................................... 32–34
Community Events in the Park.................................................................35
Public Markets ....................................................................................... 36–39
Summer in the Square ........................................................................... 40–44
Contact Us ......................................................................... Inside Back Cover
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.
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Uno Fest: Canada’s Singular Live Theatre Event
Date: May 19 – 29
Location: Metro Studio (1411 Quadra Street) and Intrepid Theatre Club (2 – 1609 Blanshard Street)
for more info: 250.590.6291 | www.intrepidtheatre.com
Over the past 14 years, Uno Fest has featured more than 200 solo performers from around the world in a unique international festival devoted to the power of the one-person show. The 2011 line-up includes Fringe Favourites TJ Dawe and Chris Gibbs, master
monologist Mike Daisey, spoken word performer Missie Peters, new media artist Jeremy Bailey,
walking tours, monologue slams and more!
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Victoria Highland Games and Celtic Festival
Join us for a family-focused weekend of Scottish and Celtic art, culture, music and sport including the Victoria International Heavy Events Challenge featuring top strong men from around the world! The 148th annual event includes kilted mile athletics, tug of war, haggis hurling, sheep dog herding, pipe band competitions, highland dancing competitions, massed pipe band performances, falconry and sword fighting demonstrations, cannon and musket demonstrations, skydivers, solo piping and drumming, Celtic rock bands, clan and historical displays, military demonstrations, Celtic music and dance, and Scottish and Celtic goods vendors. Food and beverage events include the Whisky Tasting School, beer tents, and Scottish and food vendors. Tickets are $10/day for adults, and $8/day for seniors and youth. Children ages 12 and under are free. The event features a large, free kids’ entertainment area.
Date: May 21 – 22
Location: Topaz Park (3000 Glasgow Avenue)
for more info: www.victoriahighlandgames.com
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Date: May 23
Location: Downtown Victoria along Douglas Street
for more info: 250.382.3111
Victoria’s largest parade event features marching bands, floats, clowns, and 26 big American marching bands. Over 120,000 spectators watch this popular annual event in person and on television. Fun and free for the whole family.
Island Farms Victoria Day Parade
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Date: May 28
Location: Selkirk Green Park and Waterfront Crescent (steps from the Jutland and Gorge Road intersection)
for more info: 250.388.5251 www.burnsidegorge.ca
Be captivated by the fun, food and festivities of the 2011 Selkirk Waterfront Festival. View beautiful works from talented artisans as you wander through the Vendor’s Market. Tantalize your taste buds with a variety of flavourful foods. Awaken the beat of your soul with drumming workshops by Hand Drum Rhythms. Sway, dance or tap your feet to the sounds and rhythms of live entertainment. If you still want more, then experience the thrill of a carnival swing ride or venture down the gigantic inflatable slide in the family fun zone.
Selkirk Waterfront
Festival
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First Peoples Festival
Date: June 19
Location: Centennial Square
for more info: 250.384.3211 | www.vnfc.ca
The Victoria Native Friendship Centre and the City of Victoria are hosting the 22nd Annual First Peoples Festival, a free event showcasing the diverse, rich and thriving heritage of Canada’s First Peoples. Join us for drumming and dance performances, cultural presentations, and an artist market. The festive event will feature over 30 First Nations artists, including carvers, jewellers, weavers, Cowichan knitters, musicians, dancers, and those who practise traditional Aboriginal medicine.
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Date: June 24 – July 3
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 over 85 exciting performances on 11 stages in downtown Victoria. Artists for the TD Victoria International JazzFest 2011 include: Paco de Lucia, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Lucinda Williams, Madeleine Peyroux, Trombone Shorty, Oka, The Paperboys, Christian McBride, Robert Glasper, The Lost Fingers, Misha Piatigorsky, Mae Moore and Adonis Puentes. Many afternoon free performances and workshops are available in addition to ticketed performances. Festival program guides are available at all TD, Thrifty Foods and Serious Coffee locations in Greater Victoria.
TD Victoria International JazzFest
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Date: July 1 – 3
Location: Victoria’s Inner Harbour
for more info: www.VictoriaCanadaDay.ca
The City of Victoria is proud to host Greater Victoria’s annual Canada Day celebration.
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Victoria Celebrates Canada Day is the largest public celebration on Vancouver Island. The dawn to dusk program includes an international food village, performances by well-known Canadian artists, a Living Flag, an evening fireworks display and lots of family activities. Please join us for this three-day event and celebrate what it means to be Canadian!
Victoria Celebrates Canada Day
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Date: July 1 – 10
Location: Various
for more info: www.victoriapridesociety.org
Dig those rainbow streamers out and wrap that feather boa around your neck, because Victoria Pride Week celebrations come to us July 1–10! There’s Youth Pride Dance; the Big Gay Dog Walk; Pride and the Word; Drag Ball – Baseball and of course the much anticipated annual parade and festival, which features more than 100 vendors and new stage acts for all to enjoy. Make sure you visit the website for more information on these and all other community Pride festivities taking place in this very special week! Free.
Victoria Pride Week
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Date/time/Location:
July 2, 10:30 a.m. – noon, Christ Church Cathedral lawn July 3, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m., Market Square July 6, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Legislature steps July 7, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m., St. Ann’s Academy gazebo August 3, noon – 1 p.m., Centennial Square
August 6, 10:30 a.m. – noon, Christ Church Cathedral lawn August 7, 1:30 p.m. – 3:20 p.m., Cameron Bandshell
August 11, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Legislature steps
for more info: 250.514.8916 www.victoriachamberorchestra.org
Raven Baroque’s 12 players, dressed in Renaissance costume, play popular
works by Vivaldi, Bach and other classics by masters of the Baroque period. Fun for the whole family! Free.
Raven Baroque
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Date: July 5 – 9
Location: Victoria’s Inner Harbour (Ship Point) and various downtown venues
for more info: www.victoriaskafest.ca
The Victoria Ska Fest is celebrating its 12th year with five jam-packed days of concerts and workshops. As the largest festival of its kind in North America, Victoria Ska Fest is dedicated to showcasing the world’s best reggae, ska, punk, rocksteady, caribbean rhythms and world beats during a hyped festival for the people. With headlining ticketed and free shows in the Inner Harbour, tens of thousands of music fans will be entertained, educated and united under one sky in the middle of summer. This festival is not to be missed!
Victoria Ska Fest
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Festival Mexicano
Date: July 8 – 10
Location: Centennial Square and Victoria Event Centre (1415 Broad Street)
for more info: 250.213.9366 | www.victoriamexicancanadian.org
For the 5th year, the Mexican Canadian Community Association of Victoria will host Festival Mexicano. Festivities kick off on July 8th at the Victoria Event Centre with a Mexican dinner and dance at 6 p.m. Festivities continue throughout the weekend on the 9th and 10th in Centennial Square from noon to 5 p.m. The weekend is packed full with professional Latin music and dance performances, traditional Mexican food, craft vendors, workshops, dance lessons, games and pinatas. The highlight will be the mariachi band. Admission is free for all Centennial Square programming.
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Bike Ride
Date: July 9, 10,16, 17
Location: Cecelia Ravine Park (475 Burnside Road East)
for more info: 250.FUN.SKAM | www.skam.ca
Theatre SKAM’s mobile feast of live performance takes over four kilometres of the Galloping Goose Regional Trail, with its audience on bicycles riding from one short live performance to another. This one-of-a-kind, two-wheeled adventure explores the most luscious and green spaces of our city with live dance, theatre, music, and storytelling. Bicycles are decorated on site and adults and kids alike are curious about the treasure hunt-style adventure that lies ahead. SKAM invites the public for hot dogs, cool drinks and live performances on a hot summer weekend! Tickets: adults are $15, ages 6–13 are $5. Children 5 and under are free.PHOTO CREDIT: INGRID HANSEN, PAMELA BETHEL PHOTOGRAPHY
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Victoria International Buskers Festival
Date: July 15 – 24
Location: Waterfront, Centennial Square and Bastion Square
for more info: 250.661.5350 | www.victoriabuskers.com
The Victoria International Buskers Festival presents street performers from around the world on five event stages across downtown. A family friendly free-to-attend event, donations to performers’ hats are encouraged. Acts include jugglers, a contortionist, flame throwers, and a hoola hoop specialist. Don’t miss the fun!IMAGE CREDIT: BECKY HOOPS
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TD Art Gallery Paint-In
Date: July 16
Location: Moss Street, from Fort Street to Dallas Road
for more info: 250.384.4171 | www.aggv.ca
Vancouver Island’s largest outdoor visual art event features 150 invited professional and emerging artists from Victoria and surrounding areas. Artists take their studios to the street
to display and produce their work on Moss Street between Fort Street and Dallas Road from 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The Paint-In is a free, fun-filled community based art awareness and educational event that sees 35,000 visitors. Take the opportunity to meet with a wonderful variety of artists and learn about their work and techniques. The event features an open house at the Art Gallery
of Greater Victoria from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (admission by donation), a food and beverage garden, and dancing to live music until 9 p.m.PHOTO: PAINT-IN ARTIST CHIN YUEN PHOTO BY: LARRY PHISTER
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Victoria Symphony in the Summer
Date: July 19 – 31
Location: Various
for more info: 250.385.6515 | www.victoriasymphony.ca
Enjoy summer sun and beautiful music during the Victoria Symphony in the Summer outdoor concert series. Over the course of two weeks, the orchestra will perform outdoor concerts in some of Victoria’s favourite places.
Victoria Symphony SplashDate: July 31
Location: Victoria’s Inner Harbour
Victoria Symphony Splash is a spectacular event that brings over 40,000 people of all ages to the heart of downtown Victoria for a musical and community experience like no other. From a floating stage in Victoria’s picturesque Inner Harbour, Maestra Tania Miller, the Victoria Symphony and special guests perform, ending with the grand finale performance of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture and an exciting display of fireworks and cannons.
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Victoria Electronic Music Festival
Date: July 30 – 31
Location: Centennial Square (noon – 10 p.m. daily) Club/After hour venues: Hush, Sugar and Sunset Room
for more info: www.vemf.ca
The Victoria Electronic Music Festival (VEMF) is a fun, exciting and free event that builds awareness of electronic music by showcasing both local and international artists. This all ages event is free to attend and features an exceptional artist line-up of 60+ artists, VEMF interactive seminars, a beer garden and much more. VEMF 2011 will keep music lovers dancing until the early morning as this festival includes multiple nightclubs and after hours events both Saturday and Sunday night. The event is presented by the Northwest Entertainment Foundation, with tremendous support from its sponsors, artists and volunteers.
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Date: August 12 – 14
Location: Centennial Square, Alix Goolden Hall (907 Pandora Avenue), Hermann’s Jazz Club (753 View Street)
for more info: 778.432.0112 | www.passion4tango.com
Passion for Tango Society presents their 4th annual summer tango arts festival. Heat up your summer with three days of scintillating performance of tango music and dance from the classic era to Nuevo, jazz tango, and tango theatre. A day of free outdoor concerts and Market Place of fair trade goods, ethnic food and non-profit societies provides all ages entertainment on Saturday in Centennial Square. The headlining act this year is Canada’s own Norteno. This quintet from Quebec is one of the few specialists in the Nuevo music of Astor Piazzolla. Jazz and tango comes together with world champion harmonica player, tango musician and jazz man Joe Powers. Take in a lecture, workshop or class to round out your knowledge of tango history.
Tango Festival
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LocationsBastion Square ........................................ 1Cameron Bandshell (Beacon Hill Park) ... 2Cecelia Ravine Park ................................ 3Centennial Square ................................... 4Gorge Waterfront Crescent ..................... 5Intrepid Theatre Club .............................. 6Legislative Grounds ................................ 7Market Square ......................................... 8Metro Studio ............................................ 9Moss Street ............................................ 10Royal Athletic Park ................................ 11Selkirk Green Park ................................. 12Ship Point .............................................. 13St. Andrew’s School .............................. 14St. Ann’s Academy ................................ 15St. John the Divine ................................. 16Topaz Park ............................................. 17Victoria Curling Club ............................. 18Victoria Event Centre ............................. 19Victoria’s Inner Harbour ......................... 20Wood Recital Hall .................................. 21
Public MarketsBastion Square Public Market ................. 1James Bay Community Market .............. 22Moss Street Market ................................ 23Oaklands Community Farmers Market ... 24Ship Point Night Market ......................... 13
Sunday Market in the Square .................. 4
Victoria Downtown Farmers Market......... 8
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Canada Dry Victoria Dragon Boat Festival
Date: August 12 – 14
Location: Ship Point, Victoria’s Inner Harbour
for more info: 250.704.2500 | www.victoriadragonboat.com
This event is a wonderful celebration of Asian culture combined with the ancient tradition of dragon boat racing. Join us Friday afternoon for the elaborate Eye Dotting Ceremony that officially opens the festivities. On Saturday and Sunday, come witness up to 90 dragon boat teams from all over North America compete amidst the backdrop of Victoria’s spectacular Inner Harbour. Enter Forbidden City and enjoy free concerts, dancing and other cultural performances, participate in crafts demonstrations or sample a wonderful mix of Asian and multicultural foods. Be sure not to miss the breathtaking Lights of Courage display in support of those whose lives have been touched by cancer. A free event for the entire family.PHOTO CREDIT: GEORGE ALLEN
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FolkWest
Date: August 20 – 21
Location: Royal Athletic Park
for more info: www.folkwest.ca
Victoria has a fresh new folk festival this summer. This August, we take over Royal Athletic Park with an action-packed main stage, interactive workshops, family play area, busking pitches, community mural, your favourite festival foods and a thirst-quenching beer garden. Celebrate the Island’s folk talent and see some of the biggest names in Canada, all in one weekend.PHOTO CREDIT: BARBARA PEDRICK, 2011
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Date: August 20 – 21
Location: Centennial Square
for more info: 250.479.4016 www.iccavictoria.com
The Indian MELA is a culturally inclusive, free, public event showcasing Victoria’s Indian community. It is an opportunity for this community to share the power, diversity and colour of Indian cultures with the people of Vancouver Island.
This two-day event features a pulsing hot main stage with professional and budding semi-professional, Indian entertainment including classical and modern Bollywood dances/music, Gidda, Bhangra, Garba/Dhandia dances and highly energetic entertainment from many other multicultural communities.
Enjoy a menu of mouth-watering Indian food, prepared by masterful chefs, and dozens of kiosks with Indian fashions, jewellery, arts and crafts, henna, palm reading, balloon animals, face painting, clowns, and much more that will appeal to all families, from children to seniors.
Indian MELA
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Date: August 25 – September 4
Location: Various downtown locations
for more info: 250.590.6291 www.victoriafringe.com
The Victoria Fringe celebrates its 25th anniversary with over 400 theatre performances in a dozen venues across town. Over 60 international, independent performing companies converge on Victoria for 11 days and nights of comedy, drama, dance, spoken word and physical theatre. Never been? Fringe-going is easy, fun and slightly addictive. Meet friends, artists and strangers in show line-ups, buy cheap tickets and see live shows, grab a bite or a beer in between and figure out what you’ll see next. It’s the best part of summer.
Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival
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Vancouver Island Blues Bash
Date: September 3 – 5
Location: Ship Point
for more info: 250.388.4423 | www.jazzvictoria.ca
The 17th Annual 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. Free afternoon performances with ticketed performances in the evening. The full festival line-up will be announced mid-July.
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Commonly known as the “Cameron Bandshell,” Stage in the Park is an outdoor performance venue located in the heart of Victoria’s renowned Beacon Hill Park.
The Bandshell hosts a variety of free events and concerts on its stage including the Concerts in the Park series, dance, theatre, and band and choral performances. Bench seating and the surrounding grass areas provide perfect spots for spectators to relax and enjoy free performances.
Stage in the Park
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Stage in the Park
Heritage DanceFest Date/time: June 18, noon – 7 p.m.
Location: Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park
for more info: 250.475.1174 | www.veselkadancers.com
Come celebrate Victoria’s ethnic energy as over 350 dancers take to the stage with vibrant costumes, traditional music, and exquisite choreography! It’s like Folkfest re-invented with such diverse dance groups as Scottish, Chinese, Norwegian, Punjabi, Ukrainian and many more. It is a feast for the senses and a celebration of the multicultural communities within Victoria. Free event.
Father's Day Céilidh in the ParkDate/time: June 19, 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park
for more info: 250.361.0358 | www.victoria.ca
“Céilidh” or “kitchen party” is the Gaelic word for an informal gathering of Celtic music, dance, fiddling and storytelling. Music brings people together like nothing else! The City of Victoria invites you to spend some quality time with dad and the whole family at the 9th annual Father’s Day Céilidh in the Park. Free event.
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Stage in the Park
Free-B Film FestivalDate/time: August 5, 6, 13, 20, 26 and 27, 9 p.m.
Location: Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park
for more info: www.freebfilmfest.com
Keen to see a film for free? Don’t fancy being cooped up inside a hot stuffy theatre for long hours during summer? Celebrate the Victoria Film Festival’s 11th year with their double the size inflatable screen and go beyond summer blockbusters. Enjoy a movie under the stars with a great Free-B line-up.
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Concerts in the ParkThe popular Concerts in the Park series includes:
• Seniors Concerts in the Park – Fridays• Music in the Park – Saturdays• Sunday and Holiday Concerts in the Park
Dates anD times: June 24 – September 9 1:30 p.m. to 3:20 p.m.
for more info: 250.361.0708 | www.victoria.ca
JUnEFriday, June 24 Sugar Blues Band (S)
Saturday, June 25 Linda Gould Trio (J)
Sunday, June 26 Greater Victoria Concert Band (V)
JULyFriday, July 1 Shades of Shearing (J)
Saturday, July 2 Victoria Brass Band (V)
Sunday, July 3 Barcada Sax Quartet (C)
Stage in the Park
stage in the Park LegendFree admission to all events.
B Blues C Classical F FolkJ Jazz M Multicultural S SwingV Variety
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Stage in the ParkFriday, July 8 Gypsy Rovers (M)
Saturday, July 9 Esterhazy Salon Orchestra (C)
Sunday, July 10 Dixieland Express (J)
Friday, July 15 Damian Graham Trio (J)
Saturday, July 16 Nick La Riviere Quartet (J)
Sunday, July 17 Jon Miller Trio (J)
Friday, July 22 Ensemble Pacifica (C)
Saturday, July 23 A Great Noyse (C)
Sunday, July 24 Victoria Symphony (C)
Friday, July 29 Klondike Kate (V)
Saturday, July 30 Carli and Julie Kennedy (V)
Sunday, July 31 CanUs (J)
AuguStMonday, August 1 Qristina and Quinn Bachand (F)
Friday, August 5 Albert Head Cadet Band (V)
Saturday, August 6 Cookeilidh (M)
Sunday, August 7 Raven Baroque (C)
Friday, August 12 Barbara Blair Quartet (J)
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Stage in the Park
stage in the Park LegendFree admission to all events.
B Blues C Classical F FolkJ Jazz M Multicultural S SwingV Variety
Saturday, August 13 Maureen Washington Quartet (J)
Sunday, August 14 West Shore Community Concert Band (V)
Friday, August 19 History of Blues (B)
Saturday, August 20 Jan Stirling Quartet (J)
Sunday, August 21 Miranda Sage Quartet (J)
Friday, August 26 Round Midnight (J)
Saturday, August 27 MacArthur Whitaker Duo (J)
Sunday, August 28 U Jam Allstars (J)
SEPtEMBERFriday, September 2 Diane Pancel (J)
Saturday, September 3 Al Pease Quartet (S)
Sunday, September 4 Windrift (C)
Monday, September 5 Lust Life Jazz Band (J)
Friday, September 9 Naden Band, Maritime Forces Pacific (V)
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Stage in the ParkCoMMunIty EVEntS In thE PARk
May 25 2:15 – 3:45 p.m. Interlake High School Orchestra
May 29 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Aga Khan World Partnership Walk
June 9 7 – 10 p.m. Spectrum Concert Band
June 17 7 – 9 p.m. Dancing in the Park – July 1, 8, 22, 29 International Folk Dancers Aug 5
June 18 noon – 7 p.m. Heritage DanceFest
June 19 1:30 – 4 p.m. Céilidh in the Park – Annual Father’s Day Celebration
June 30 7 – 9 p.m. Mood Swing in the Park – Big Band Concert
July 9 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Seventh Day Adventist Church – Concerts in the Park
July 31 9 – 11 a.m. Gura Nanak Walk for Peace on the Earth
August 5, 6, 9 – 11 p.m. Free-B Film Festival 13, 20, 26, 27
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Public Markets
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Bastion Square Public MarketDate/time: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, April 15 – October 1, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Location: Located between Government and Wharf and Yates and Fort Streets
for more info: Thea Harris, [email protected] 250.885.1387 | www.bastionsquare.ca
This beautifully situated open air marketplace in Bastion Square features a unique selection of local artists and artisans displaying their original arts and crafts. Meet the artists and enjoy a fun Victoria experience.
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Public Markets
James Bay Community MarketDate/time: Saturdays, May 7 – October 8, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Corner of Menzies Street and Superior Street
for more info: Dallas Campbell, [email protected] 250.381.5323 | www.jamesbaymarket.com
Located five minutes from Victoria’s Inner Harbour, the James Bay Community Market features produce, arts, food and live music with an emphasis on products that are homemade, handmade and homegrown.
Moss Street MarketDate/time: Saturdays, May 7 – October 29, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Sir James Douglas schoolyard at Moss Street and Fairfield Road
for more info: [email protected] www.mossstreetmarket.com
Our vibrant community market provides local and organic produce and foods, handmade crafts, artisan clothing, inspiring services and community education to folks from the entire Greater Victoria area. Please join us in celebrating our 20th season!
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oaklands Community Farmers MarketDate/time: First Thursday of each month, May 5 – September 1, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: 1–2827 Belmont Avenue (Behind Oaklands Elementary School)
for more info: 250.370.9101 www.oaklandscommunitycentre.com
Shop for fresh local produce, bakery items and local handmade arts and crafts. Come and enjoy the fun atmosphere with live music, entertainment, demonstrations and conversations with your neighbours.
Ship Point night MarketDate/time: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, June 10 – September 17, 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Location: Victoria’s Inner Harbour – Ship Point Pier
for more info: [email protected]
Come on down for local handmade arts and crafts. Musicians, street performers and food add to the excitement as the harbour wakes up at night.
Public Markets
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Public Markets
Sunday Market in the Square (formally Government Street Market)
Date/time: Sundays and some holiday Mondays, May 1 – September 25, 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Centennial Square, next to City Hall
for more info: Thea Harris, 250.598.2593 [email protected]
Located in Centennial Square, the Sunday Market features an exciting array of locally created arts, crafts and fair trade imports. Our vibrant new Farmer’s Market showcases a variety of locally grown fruits and vegetables, cheeses, jams, relishes, breads and much more. Experience Mexican Food, langoes, organic fudge, and specialty coffees while listening to live entertainment in the Square. There is something for everyone.
Victoria Downtown Farmers MarketDate/time: Fourth Sunday of each month, April 24, May 26, June 26, July 24, August 28, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Market Square, 560 Johnson Street
for more info: www.victoriapublicmarket.com
This farmers market will focus on local products and will feature bread, meat, seafood, cheese, ice cream, plants, and a variety of local produce.
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Summer in the Square
Community EventsDate: May – September
Location: Centennial Square, next to Victoria City Hall
for more info: 250.361.0363 | www.victoria.ca
May 14 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
June 4 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Special Olympics Walkathon
June 12 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Grandmother’s Walk for Africa
June 17 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Road to Ska Fest Concert
July 1 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Summer Chess Festival
August 23 – 24 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Fringe Block Party
September 11 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Eat Here Now 2
September 16 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Pro Bono Going Public
Dancing in the SquareDate/time: July 11, 18, 25 and August 1, 8, 15, 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Location: Centennial Square, next to Victoria City Hall
for more info: 250.721.JIVE | www.vbds.org
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.
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Chess in the SquareDate/time: May 29 – September 4, noon – 5 p.m.
Location: CRD Square (Fisgard and Government Street)
for more info: www.victoriajuniorchess.com
Giant Chess, Blitz, Casual Games, Learn to Play plus much more chess fun every Sunday near historic Chinatown. Presented by Victoria Junior Chess and sponsored by the Downtown Victoria Business Association. Free.
Free-B Film FestivalDate/time: August 12, 19, 9 p.m.
Location: Centennial Square, next to Victoria City Hall
for more info: www.freebfilmfest.com
Keen to see a film for free? Don’t fancy being cooped up inside a hot stuffy theatre for long hours during summer? Celebrate the Victoria Film Festival’s 11th year with their double the size inflatable screen and go beyond summer blockbusters. Enjoy a movie under the stars with a great Free-B line-up.
Summer in the Square
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Summer in the Square
Sunday Market in the Square(formally Government Street Market)
Date/time: May 1 – September 25, Sunday and some holiday Mondays, 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Centennial Square, next to Victoria City Hall
for more info: Thea Harris, 250.598.2593 [email protected]
Located in Centennial Square, the Sunday Market features an exciting array of locally created arts, crafts and fair trade imports. Our vibrant new Farmer’s Market showcases a variety of locally grown fruits and vegetables, cheeses, jams, relishes, breads and much more. Experience Mexican Food, langoes, organic fudge, and specialty coffees while listening to live entertainment in the Square. There is something for everyone.
Lunchtime ConcertsDate/time: July 5 – September 2, noon – 1 p.m.
Location: Centennial Square, next to Victoria City Hall
for more info: Call the hotline at 250.361.0388 or visit: www.victoria.ca
Enjoy your lunch breaks this summer listening to an eclectic mix of live music at the Summer in the Square Lunchtime Concerts. Bring your lunch – and some sunscreen – and soak up some sun and free tunes. From classical to world beat, folk to jazz and baroque to blues, there’s something for everyone. Summer in the Square Lunchtime Concerts are presented by the City of Victoria with the support of the Music Performance Fund and Local 247 American Federation of Musicians.
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Summer in the Square
Lunchtime ConcertsJULyJuly 5 Banjo Jim
July 6 John MacArthur Trio
July 7 Flying Saucers
July 8 Trio Espresso
July 11 Just Standards Duo
July 12 Jonalee
July 13 Colin Campbell
July 14 Dixie Strollers
July 15 Diane Pancel
July 18 Kinzel & Wainwright Trio
July 19 Hermann’s House Band
July 20 Preston Bonkowski Duo
July 21 Swing that Thing
July 22 “Gurlz”
July 25 Sarah Tradewell
July 26 Chris Millington Quartet
July 27 Casey Ryder Quartet
July 28 Beacon Hill Brass
July 29 Carli and Julie Kennedy
AuguStAugust 2 James Young Trio
August 3 Raven Baroque
August 4 Skyla J & The Vibes
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Summer in the Square
Lunchtime ConcertsAuguStAugust 5 Italian Cabaret
August 8 Victoria Ragtime Quartet
August 9 The King Mixers
August 10 Bill Mulley Quartet
August 11 Damian Graham Trio
August 12 Dave & Linda Piano Duo
August 15 Flora Scott Quartet
August 16 Maureen Washington Duo
August 17 Barbara Blair Quartet
August 18 Peter Dent Trio
August 19 Dave Klinger
August 22 Winds of Yarrow
August 23 Twango Trio
August 24 Touch of Class
August 25 Miranda Sage Duo
August 26 Sherry Clayton Band
August 29 The Honey Crooners
August 30 Easy Street
August 31 The TAJ Trio
SEPtEMBERSeptember 1 The Bruce Hurn Quartet
September 2 Anita Bonkowski Trio
Contact Us
If you’re interested in holding an event at Centennial Square or the Cameron Bandshell, contact:Lesley PetrieFacility and Event Coordinator City of Victoria
T 250.361.0708E [email protected]
For more information on the Festival Investment Grant program, contact:Nichola ReddingtonCommunity Recreation CoordinatorCity of Victoria
T 250.361.0363E [email protected]
For general information, contact:T 250.361.0361E [email protected]
www.victoria.ca/CityVibe
Produced by the city of Victoria
What’s Inside:• Outdoor Festivals • Public Markets• Stage in the Park Concerts • City Map• Summer in the Square Lunchtime Concerts
For more information:Parks, Recreation and Culture Department
T 250.361.0388E [email protected]
www.victoria.ca/cityvibe
Produced by the city of Victoria
What’s Inside:• Outdoor Festivals • Public Markets• Stage in the Park Concerts • CITYVibe Map• Summer in the Square Programs
For more information:City of Victoria Parks, Recreation and Culture Department
T 250.361.0361 E [email protected]
www.victoria.ca/CityVibe