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PRODUCED BY THE CITY OF VICTORIA 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.

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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

Mayor’s Message

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Bastion Square MarketApril 30 – September 26 (Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays) | 11a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Bastion Square (between Government and Wharf Streets and Yates and Fort Streets)

250.885.1387 bastionsquaremarket.ca

The Sunday Market at Bastion SquareMay 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 MarketMay 2 – October 10 (Saturdays) 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Corner of Menzies and Superior Streets

250.381.5323 | jamesbaymarket.com

Moss Street MarketRegular Season Markets: May through October (Saturdays) | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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

Oaklands Sunset MarketJune 24 – September 2 (Wednesdays) 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (no market July 1)

Oaklands Community Centre 1 – 2827 Belmont Avenue

250.370.9103 oaklandscommunitycentre.com/market

Ship Point Night MarketJune 19 – September 19 (Weekends) 7 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Ship Point Pier, Inner Harbour

250.516.1769 [email protected]

Victoria Public Market at the HudsonIndoor 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

Public Markets


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.


May

Festivals Clan Torchlight CeremonyMay 16 | 8 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Legislature Lawns (501 Belleville Street)

[email protected] victoriahighlandgames.com

152nd Victoria Highland Games and Celtic FestivalMay 16 – 18 | Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m – 8 p.m. Monday 10 a.m – 4p.m.

Topaz Park (3000 Glasgow Avenue)

[email protected] victoriahighlandgames.com

Island Farms Victoria Day ParadeMay 18 | 9 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Douglas Street (from Finlayson to Belleville Streets)

250.382.3111 | [email protected] | gvfs.ca

Uno FestMay 8 – 24

Metro Studio (1411 Quadra Street)

Intrepid Theatre Club (2 – 1609 Blanshard Street)

250.590.6291 | intrepidtheatre.com

Selkirk Waterfront FestivalMay 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

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


Centennial Square Chess in the SquareMay 17, 24, 31 | 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

CRD Square (near Government and Fisgard Streets)

victoriajuniorchess.com

Lunchtime Wellness SeriesKick 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

May

Eventide Music SeriesEclectic music. Evening concerts.July through September. See monthly listing.


June

Festivals 31st Annual TD Victoria International JazzFestJune 19 – June 28

Various locations

250.388.4423 | jazzvictoria.ca

20th Annual FernFestJune 19 | 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.

June 20 | 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Fernwood Square

fernwoodnrg.ca

Victoria Pride WeekJune 28 – July 5

Various locations

victoriapridesociety.org

First Peoples FestivalJune 21 | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Ship Point

250.384.3211 | vnfc.ca

Victoria Car Free DayJune 21 | Noon – 6 p.m.

Douglas Street (from Fisgard Street South to Fort Street)

250.386.2238 | downtownvictoria.ca

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

Public MarketsFrom May to September. Local food, crafts and music.

See page 3 for complete listing.


Stage in the ParkA variety of free events and concerts at the Cameron Bandshell in Beacon Hill Park.

Heritage DanceFestJune 20 | Noon – 5 p.m.

veselkadancers.com

Father’s Day C lidh in the ParkJune 21 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

victoria.ca

Concert in the ParkThe 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 | [email protected] victoria.ca

26 David Vest Band Variety

27 Meridiem Insula Ventis Classical

28 Greater Victoria Concert Band Classical

June

Lunchtime ConcertsCentennial Square

Noon – 1 p.m. (Tue/Wed/Thu)See each month for list of performers. July to September

Centennial SquareChess in the SquareJune 7, 14, 21, 28 | 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.



Lunchtime Wellness SeriesKick 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.


July

Festivals Victoria Celebrates Canada DayJuly 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 XVIJuly 1 – 5 | Various times

Ship Point, Inner Harbour and various venues

skafest.ca

Shakespeare by the SeaJuly 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

OUTstagesJuly 5 – 12

Metro Studio (1411 Quadra Street)

Intrepid Theatre Club (#2 – 1609 Blanshard Street)

250.590.6291 | intrepidtheatre.com

Festival MexicanoJuly 11 – 12 | Noon – 5 p.m.

Centennial Square (Douglas Street and Pandora Avenue)

victoriamexicancanadian.org

ROMP! in the SquareJuly 17 – 19 | 9 p.m. – 10 p.m.


250.389.6059 | suddenlydance.ca

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

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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Centennial SquareChess in the Square

July 5, 12,19, 26 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.



Dancing in the Square July 6, 13, 20, 27 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.


250.721.JIVE (5483) | vbds.org

Lunchtime Wellness SeriesKick 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

Festivals Bike RideJuly 10 –12

Galloping Goose Trail and Cecelia Ravine Park (475 Burnside Road East)

250.386.7526 | skam.ca

The Victoria International Buskers FestivalJuly 17 – 26 | Noon – 10 p.m.

Various locations

250.661.5350 | 250.590.8709 victoriabuskers.com

9th Victoria International Accordion FestivalJuly 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-InJuly 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 SummerJuly 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

July


Eventide Music SeriesThis 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 OffJuly 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 KnowsGirlfrend The BackhomesDowntown TerraLab Coast Hush PupThe Archaics Painted FruitsPower Buddies

A Night of Alt-Country/CanadianaJuly 9 | 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Ryan Boldt Evan CheadleAbraham Zuzu’s Petals

Garden City Grooves presents… A Night of Afrobeat World MusicJuly 16 | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Kara-Kata Afrobeat GroupMasala

A Night of Indie PopJuly 23 | 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Billy Ghost Fox GloveNicholas Krgovich Jamie ParisioAdvance Base

A Night of ElectronicaJuly 30 | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Sabota Germany GermanyHowie Wonder

July

Lunchtime ConcertsJuly 2 – September 10 Tue/Wed/Thurs | Noon – 1 p.m.


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

14 Victoria International Accordion Festival 1 – 2 p.m.

15 Victoria International Accordion Festival

16 Victoria International Accordion Festival

21 Victoria Symphony Concert



28 Shoestring Bourbon

29 Lily Fawn

30 Fintan O’Brien


July


Concerts in the Park

Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holiday Mondays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:20 p.m.


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 VAC Band and BC Accordion Orchestra Classical

17 West My Friend Folk

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

Free – B Film FestivalWatch movies under the stars at Cameron Bandshell.

See page 23 for dates and time.

Lunchtime Wellness SeriesMondays in Centennial Square (Noon – 12:50 p.m.)See monthly listings for class theme.


August

FestivalsVictoria Symphony SplashAugust 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.


250.382.6620 or 250.479.4016 iccavictoria.com

Flamenco FestivalAugust 10 – 14 | Noon – 1 p.m.

August 15 – 16 | Noon – 6 p.m.


250.508.4670 victoriaflamencofestival.com

Victoria Dragonboat FestivalAugust 14 – 16

Victoria Inner Harbour

250.704.2500 | victoriadragonboat.com

Victoria Fringe Theatre FestivalAugust 27 – September 6

Various downtown venues

250.590.6291 | victoriafringe.com

Integrate Arts FestivalAn en masse art crawl and celebration August 28 – 30.

See page 28 for more info.


August

Eventide Music SeriesThis 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

Shake! Torrid Night August 6 | 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

NovelThe CavalerosSh-ShakesZen Mystery Fogg

Weird Canada presents…August 13 | 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Dead SoftFreak Heat WavesPsychosomatic ItchDark Glasses

LA-TI-DA ShowcaseAugust 20 | 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The BallantynesKandle & the KrooksWillie Thrasher & Linda SaddlebackSipreano

Garden City Grooves presents…Super Summer Jam IIAugust 27 | 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

THEESatisfactionThe New GroovementDia-Nos

Centennial SquareChess in the SquareAugust 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.


250.721.JIVE (5483) | vbds.org

Lunchtime Wellness SeriesKick 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!

Noon – 12:50 p.m. | August 10, 17, 24 and 31 Bootcamp

Lunchtime ConcertsTue/Wed/Thurs | Noon – 1 p.m.


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 Clay George

26 Weird Party

27 Andrea Smith Duo


August


Concerts in the ParkFridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holiday Mondays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:20 p.m.


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

23 The Kingmixers Blues

28 Maureen Washington Quartet Jazz/Blues

29 Beacon Hill Brass Classical

30 Dixieland Express Swing

Free – B Film FestivalCameron Bandshell

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 8, 14, 15, 21, 22 and 28 | 9 p.m.

(Dates are subject to change)

freebfilmfest.com

Children’s Entertainment in the Park Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

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

12 The Brass Experience

19 The Puppet Booth

26 Ivonne Hernandez


September

Lunchtime ConcertsJuly 2 – September 10 Tue/Wed/Thurs | Noon – 1 p.m.


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

8 Cookeilidh

9 Clover Point Drifters

10 Jenny Ritter


Concerts in the ParkFridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holiday Mondays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:20 p.m.


September4 Naden Band Variety

5 Ladies of Jazz Swing

6 Yiddish Columbia State Orchestra Variety

7 Jon Miller Quartet Jazz

11 Linda and Dave Piano Duo Variety

Centennial SquareChess in the SquareSeptember 6 | 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.



Eventide Music SeriesThe 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.

eventidevictoria.com

LA-TI-DA ShowcaseSeptember 3 | 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Bum Shawn Mrazek Lives!Radco ACAB Rocky

Public MarketsFrom May to September. Local food, crafts and music.See page 3 for complete listing.


September

Festivals21st Annual Vancouver Island Blues BashSeptember 5 – 7

Ship Point, Inner Harbour

250.388.4423 | jazzvictoria.ca

Great Canadian Beer FestivalSeptember 11 – 12

Royal Athletic Park, 1014 Caledonia Avenue

250.383.2332 | gcbf.com

Rifflandia Music FestivalSeptember 17 – 20

Royal Athletic Park, 1014 Caledonia Avenue

rifflandia.com

Puppets for Peace CelebrationSeptember 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 FestivalSeptember 12 – 13 | 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Government Street (beginning at Fort Street) and the Bay Centre (1150 Douglas Street)

victoriachalkfestival.com


MuseumsRoyal BC Museum675 Belleville Streetroyalbcmuseum.bc.ca

Canadian Scottish Regimental Museum715 Bay St.(Upstairs in the heritage building of the Bay Street Armoury)canadianscottishregiment.ca

Craigdarroch Castle Historic House Museum1050 Joan Crescentthecastle.ca

Point Ellice House 2616 Pleasant Streetpointellicehouse.ca

Government House1401 Rockland Avenueltgov.bc.ca

Emily Carr House207 Government Stemilycarr.com

GalleriesArt Gallery of Greater Victoria1040 Moss Streetaggv.ca

Legacy Art Gallery630 Yates Streetlegacygallery.ca

Little Fernwood Gallery1923 Fernwood Roadlittlefernwoodgallery.ca

Open Space510 Fort Streetopenspace.ca

The Fifty Fifty Arts Collective2516 Douglas Streetthefiftyfifty.net

The Robert Bateman Centre470 Belleville Streetbatemancentre.org

Xchanges Gallery Suite 6E – 2333 Government Streetxchangesgallery.org

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

ArtsVictoria.caArts Victoria is a calendar, directory and

living archive of arts and culture in Victoria BC. Now featuring an artist directory, videos, articles

and a showcase of local artwork.


October to December

FestivalsFerris Wheel in Centennial SquareNovember 28 – December 20 Fridays 5 p.m. – 10 p.m., Saturdays Noon – 10 p.m., Sundays Noon – 7:30 p.m.

Centennial Square


Island Farms Santa Light ParadeNovember 28 | Starts at 5:45 p.m.

Government Street (from Belleville to Chatham Streets)

250.382.3111 | [email protected] | gvfs.ca

8th Annual Centennial Square Christmas Tree Light-upNovember 28 | 4 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.

Centennial Square


50th Annual Carolling WeekDecember 1 – 5 | Noon (Except Thursday, December 4)

Victoria City Hall, Antechamber

victoria.ca

For more information:City of VictoriaArts, Culture and Event Office

[email protected]

victoria.ca/cityvibe

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