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Daily Email - Thursday - 07/03/2025
SKAMpede is back for its 17th year from 7/11-13. This outdoor festival showcases local comedy, music, dance, theatre, poetry and more. Enter to win 2 tickets, plus a SKAM hat and stickers!*
JUST ANNOUNCED
The 36th annual Art Gallery Paint-In returns to Moss Street on 7/19! Join this free festival to view and buy local from 170+ artists alongside delicious food, drinks and fun.
BC’s indie sweetheart Dan Mangan performs at The Royal Theatre on 10/1 sharing his Natural Light Tour. Tickets on sale now!
Dive into the swamp universe at the Shrek Rave on 7/25 at the Wicket Hall! Dress as your favourite fairy tale character and enjoy a whimsical night!
Famous for his bad decisions, Steve-O shares his wild comedy with the Crash And Burn! Tour on 10/4 at The McPherson Playhouse.
Make Good Party is back at Ship Point on 7/26 for a day of socializing, good eats, beverages, DJs, dancing and a curated local market!
TOP 50 EVENTS IN JULY
July brings us another incredible lineup of local festivals, global headliners, and free community events to help you make the most out of these beautiful summer months. Here are just a few events we are looking forward to:
PHILLIPS BACKYARD MUSIC FESTIVAL - 7/4-6 @ Phillips Backyard
VICTORIA FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL - 7/5 @ Royal Athletic Park
VICTORIA PRIDE PARADE - 7/6 @ Government St.
ARTISTREE FESTIVAL - 7/26-27 @ Government House Grounds
SUNFEST - 7/31-8/3 @ Laketown Ranch
ROYAL BC MUSEUM PRESENTS:
SLOW BURN DATING: DESIRE 55+
Wanna reconnect? Tired of online dating? Nervous to put yourself out there? Join us at Slow Burn Dating! With dating apps losing their spark, we're offering a refreshing alternative—an evening of low-pressure connections and inspiring conversations.*
THIS WEEKEND
🇫🇷 Plaza Franco
Every Thursday until 8/14 @ Ship Point (5PM)
Celebrate French performers every Thursday this summer with Plaza Franco. See the pop singer-songwriter, Matt Stern, and famboyant drag queen, Honey Dewme tonight!
🌈 Gaybar: Pride Edition
Tomorrow @ Capital Ballroom (9PM)
Kick off Victoria Pride Weekend with a bang at Gaybar: Pride Edition! Think sweaty fantasies, endless dancing, and the electric mix of liberation and love. Last time we sold out, so don’t sleep on this one...
😻 PURR Pride
Saturday @ Capital Ballroom (9PM)
Summon up a pack of fun friends and come frolic at a lighthearted & frisky cat-themed electronic based dance party, PURR Pride, celebrating gender and sexual creativity & diversity.
🔥 Oak Bay Summer Concert Series: Mufaro Marimba
Saturday @ Willows Beach (2-4PM)
Join the Oak Bay Summer Concert Series this week to experience the joyous and infectious music of Zimbabwe and Southern Africa from Mufaro Marimba!
🎶 Summer Sound Concert Series
Every Sunday until 8/31 @ Sidney (2-4PM)
Sidney’s waterfront will once again be filled with the eclectic songs of the Summer Sounds Concert Series. This week Edie Daponte takes the stage - join the free show!
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Happy Pride! How are you celebrating?!