Until Thursday, August 30
Touring Jewish History
Congregation Emanu-El Synagogue on Blanshard Street, the oldest Canadian synagogue in continuous use, is offering summertime tours to the public every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 12 pm and 2 pm. The tours cost $10 for adults; for additional information, visit congregationemanuel.ca.
Wednesday, July 11
A wonder(woman)ful evening
Esquimalt Parks and Recreation is hosting Esquimalt Outdoor Cinema, which this time features an outdoor showing of Wonder Woman at Bullen Park. The movie will start at sunset (approximately 8 pm); show up early to secure a patch of grass. Admission is free; there will be a paid concession (proceeds support community fundraising). For more info, search Esquimalt Outdoor Cinema on Facebook.
Friday, July 13 to Sunday, July 15
Rock on, Colwood
Rock the Shores 2018 will welcome several musical acts—including Brian Wilson, X Ambassadors, Social Distortion, Bahamas, and more—to West Shore Parks and Recreation Lower Fields. All ages are welcome to this three-day event; ticket prices, full lineup, and additional information is available at rocktheshores.com.
Friday, July 20
Unleash your inner Indiana Jones
Who says summer camps are just for kids? Royal BC Museum is hosting four summer day camps for adults, the first of which is an Archeology Boot Camp, focusing on their new Egypt exhibit. The cost is $50 per camp (with a 10-percent discount for museum members); the camp runs from 10 am to 3 pm. Tickets and more information are available at royalbcmuseum.bc.ca.
Saturday, July 21
Veggie lovers unite!
Vendors, speakers, vegan food, and the Vancouver Island Vegan Association are coming together for Vegtoria, Victoria’s Vegan Festival. The event will be held in Centennial Square; a complete schedule and more info can be found at vegtoria.ca.
Thursday, July 26 to Sunday, July 29
Twirling skirts and fast fingered guitar
The sixth annual Victoria Flamenco Festival is offering evening performances and three afternoons of free shows in Centennial Square and Beacon Hill Park. The festival will showcase a variety of flamenco dance schools, local flamenco artists, and musicians. For festival schedule and information, visit victoriaflamencofestival.com.
Saturday, July 28
Keeping it classical
The Breakwater Barge at Ogden Point is hosting Beer and Beethoven—a 45-minute Victoria Symphony concert with a buzz. The event runs from 4 pm to 6 pm; tickets are $25 (and include your first drink) and can be purchased at rmts.bc.ca.
Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29
What was old is new again
The Island Mavins Handmade and Vintage Market is back for a weekend of antiques, upcycling, and handmade decor. Located at 2734 Island View Road, several vendors are coming together at the market to provide unique items for purchase. Entry fee is $3 per day or $5 for both days. Hours are from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday and 10 am to 3 pm on Sunday. Search The Island Mavins Handmade and Vintage Market on Facebook for additional info.
Saturday, August 4
That’s so fetch!
If you, or anyone you know, has ever felt personally victimized by Regina George, the Free-B Film Festival has the perfect cure-all: an outdoors screening of Mean Girls! This free event begins at 9 pm at the Cameron Bandshell at Beacon Hill Park. Grab your pink shirt and best frenemy and head to freebfilmfest.com for additional info.