The weekend is here and it’s filled with fun things to check out, including the Victoria’s Veg Fest, Fan Apprecition Night at Western Speedway The Butchart Gardens fireworks and more!
Here are 10 things to do this weekend, Friday, July 21, to Sunday, July 23, 2017. Keep checking back as we may add more.
Friday, July 21st
The Nick La Riviere Band + Special Guests
- Who: The Nick La Riviere Band!
- What: Original jazz, funk, and R&B.
- Where: Hermann’s Jazz Club
- When: Friday at 8pm
- Cost: $20
Beach Food Fridays
- What: It’s a beautiful day – TGIF! Enjoy your lunch, snack or dinner with an ocean view. Food trucks available today: Pepperman’s Grill, The Crispy Fish and Greek on the Street.
- When: Friday May 26 from 11:00am – 7:00pm
- Where: Esquimalt Lagoon, Colwood
Saturday, July 22nd
Victoria’s Veg Fest 2017
- Who: Those who enjoy community!
- What: Celebrate veganism and animal advocacy
- Where: Centennial Square
- When: Saturday, 12-5pm
- Cost: Free
Vaultry
- Who: Vaultry, former Zone band of the month!
- What: Alternative indie music
- Where: Sugar Nightclub
- When: Saturday at 9 pm
- Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at the door
Get a FREE root beer at A&W
- What: Enjoy a frosty, delicious root beer this Saturday – for free!
- Where: All A&W locations in Canada
- When: Saturday from opening to close
- Cst: FREE
Kyle Bottom at Heckler’s Comedy Club
- Who: Kyle Bottom
- What: Lotsa laughs!
- Where: Heckler’s Pub
- When: Saturday at 9pm
- Cost: $14
Free live tour of the Salish Sea with marine experts
- What: Tune in on Eagle Wing Tours’ Facebook page for a free live tour of the Salish Sea!
- Where: View live on Eagle Wing Tours Facebook Page
- When: Saturday at 6 pm
Fan Appreciation Night at Western Speedway
- What: Stock Cars, Sooke Disposal Mini Stocks, Dwarf Cars, Old Timers Racing Association, Bombers, Loan Rangers Financial Claimers, GoKarts, & Marlin Motors Hornets (Trophy Dashes & Main Events only)
Back gate opens at 2:00 PM, practice starts at 3:30. Admission Prices: FREE!! Compliments of Seawings Expres - When: Saturday – Grandstands open at 4:30 pm and action begins at 6:30 pm. Westshore Towing Fan Fest 6:00(Time permitting).
- Where: Western Speedway
- Tickets: Available online or purchase at the Market on Millstream.
The Butchart Gardens Fireworks
- Who: A MUST SEE this summer – they are truly amazing this year. All ten summer Saturday nights feature a jaw-dropping, dazzling Firework show with both aerial and ground displays choreographed to music. Get there early and enjoy the band performing on the open-air stage.
- What: Live Hip Hop Music
- Where: 800 Benvenuto Ave in Brentwood Bay
- When: Fireworks start 9:45 pm but get there early!
Sunday, July 23rd
BC Confederation Day Garden Party
- What: Tour a restored Gothic 1865 house; Enjoy traditional cream tea, play Victorian games, and enjoy food!
- Where: Ross Bay Villa Historic House Museum, 1490 Fairfield Road
- When: Sunday, 12-4pm
- Cost: Tea & Tour combo $12, separate $7 each
37th annual Fords & Friends Car Show returns on Sunday!
- What: The 37th annual Fords & Friends Car Show and Shine features over 200 classic cars and trucks, live music, and of course Heritage Acres’ famous miniature train rides.
- Where: Heritage Acres – 7321 Lochside Drive
- When: Sunday from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Cost: $15 Per car load/ $5 SINGLES