If your summer soundtrack includes deep funk, soulful grooves, Afrobeat rhythms, and brass bands that turn parks into dance floors, Funk ’N Soul in the Township is calling. TD Victoria International JazzFest is bringing three nights of can't-miss live music to Bullen Park and we're giving away a pair of tickets - enter to win!*

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• Catch the 42nd Island Folk Festival this July to see artists like Shred Kelly, Yukon Blonde, Empanadas Ilegales and many more! We’ve got a pair of tickets up for grabs - enter to win ‘em.*

• Cat parents and cat lovers collide at Cat Video Fest this August. A portion of the ticket goes to local car charities and shelters, so your laughter literally helps cats in need. Check out the all ages event and 19+ showcase.

• Montreal's APACALDA hits The Coda on 6/26 with Vancouver’s Haleluya Hailu. Expect a mix of goth-tinged alternative pop and celestial, sincere indie- pop.

• Eat your way around the world at Uptown Multicultural Festival on 6/21. Live performances, local vendors, cultural showcases, and family-friendly fun.

• Plus fresh announcements from Bahamas, Lowdown Brass Band, Lyle Lovett, Chris Botti, Josh Thomas, Hyaenas, Ken Hamm and more!

BEST EVENTS IN JUNE

Grab your bestie and get ready to make some memories. Somehow we all have to choose between TD JazzFest, Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival, Funk ‘N Soul In The Township, FernFest, Dragon Boat Festival and more?! Good luck making choices, this is only the tip of the iceberg:

• OCEAN WEEK VICTORIA - Until 6/8 @ Various Locations

• AFRICA FEST - Until Sunday @ Ship Point* (WIN)

• DEVOURS & WANTS - Tonight @ Lucky Bar

• SIDNEY BC PRIDE FESTIVAL - Saturday @ Beacon Park

• COMMUNITY LED FERNFEST - 6/13 @ Fleetwood Community Centre

• JOHN BUTLER BAND - 6/18 @ The McPherson Playhouse

THIS WEEKEND

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• Famous Vancouver brunch spot, Yolks, is opening up a location in Nanaimo! Get ready for something delicious.

• Clare Twiddy dropped a dreamy R&B track about taking the time to enjoy the moment - even when life seems hectic. Listen to Alright!

• Got an upcoming wedding? Enter to win a Wedding First Dance Workshop from Passion & Performance studio!

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