It feels like Spring is coming… but we’re already planning for summer! The Summer Sounds Concert Series is back this summer in Beacon Park with performances from Edie Daponte, The Sutcliffes, Completely Creedance, The Journeymen, Eagle Eyes Tribute, Fleetwood Magic and more! Check out the full list to see these awesome free concerts.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Victoria Cocktail Week is back from 4/13-20 with two special events: Forjado Tequila Cocktail Crawl on 4/13 and Phillip’s Old Town Cocktail Crawl on 4/16. Tickets are extremely limited!

• Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival is back from 6/18-22 and tickets are on sale now! They are also putting on the Garden City Grooves Festival from 3/28-30 with bands like Downtown Mischief, Skyla J, Apex Breaks and more!

• The Grapes Of Wrath bring an acoustic evening to the Capital Ballroom on 4/2. Get your tickets to see these Western Canadian Music Hall Of Fame inductees.

• Explore cottage gardens, zen retreats, and lush green sanctuaries around Victoria while raising money for charity at the Teeny Tiny Garden Tour on 6/8.

• Catch EDM superstars Roy Rosenfeld + Khen at A Blur Tour on 4/17 at UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT, with guests Bastian Garcia and Joca.

BIRTHDAY FREEBIES IN VICTORIA

What’s the best day of the year to score free treats... It’s your birthday! Whether you want to treat a loved one to all the birthday freebies around Victoria or take yourself on a mad dash around the city to take advantage of all the free deals, we’ve compiled a list to make the most out of any birthday!

THIS WEEKEND

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• Congrats to these three Nanaimo musicians who made this year’s list of Juno nominees!

• Ladysmith Arts is now accepting applications for the 27th annual Arts on the Avenue Festival.

• Victoria Film Festival had its highest attendance since the pandemic. Congrats!

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Happy birthday Pisces clan!