Hey Victoria! Theatre gets weird, wild, and wonderfully unfiltered at the Victoria Fringe Festival from now until 8/31! Celebrate the 39th year of the festival with 11 days of uncensored performances, pop-up stages, and offbeat brilliance from around the world.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Snotty Nose Rez Kids?! Two nights?! Yes, please! SNRK spit truth at the Capital Ballroom on 11/21 & 11/22, bringing undeniable energy lyrics that hit.

• It’s not actually Zeppelin, but damn if it doesn’t feel close. Led Zepagain nails the swagger, solos, and sonic chaos on 10/27 at The McPherson Playhouse.

• Rifflandia’s coming in hot with two stacked weekends of music mayhem, and we’re giving away a 4-pack of VIP passes. Big names, bigger energy, and your crew, all in.*

• Dance along to synth pop and indie rock bops with Canadian sensation Yukon Blonde on 10/18 at the Capital Ballroom!

• Plus fresh announcements from Antonio Larosa, Ultimate Toy Fair, Mom Market, Duncan Showroom, Brayden King, Rakata and more!

HOW TO SPEND LABOUR DAY WEEKEND

Summer’s not going down without a fight. We rounded up the best Labour Day weekend events in Victoria. Live shows, night markets, daytime chaos, and one last hurrah before fall. Here are just a few to ponder:

• VICTORIA FRINGE FESTIVAL - 8/20-8/31 @ Various Locations

• MALAHAT SKYWALK - Ongoing @ Malahat SkyWalk

• SAANICH FAIR - 8/30-9/1 @ Saanich Fair Grounds

• SUMMER SLUGFEST - 8/30 @ Royal Athletic Park

• 40TH DAY OF JULY (LONG JOHN’S 26TH CELEBRATION OF HIS 50TH BIRTHDAY) - 8/31 @ Duncan Showroom

THIS WEEKEND

LOCALS ONLY

• This is your reminder not to drink and drive. Police nabbed 18 drunk drivers after the Nickelback concert.

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It’s a new moon in Virgo tomorrow - giving that back to school energy!