5 things to do in and around Victoria this Monday, June 15th

How was your weekend, Victoria?

As we get back into the swing of things this week, there’s no reason the fun has to stop.

The Gorge Farmers Market is back, along with some other great opportunities to get out in nature and get involved in the community.

We’ve compiled a list of some of our favourite things to do, so get out there and make the most of your Monday!

Here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Monday, June 15th:

The Gorge Farmers Market

The Gorge Farmers Market is finally back!

Every Monday from June 15th to September 21st, the Gorge Farmers market will be setting up shop in Gorge Park.

This year, the market is celebrating its fifth season. Local food, live music, a beautiful view of the Gorge Waterway and over 50 vendors.

Get down to Gorge Park and buy local! The market is free and everyone is welcome to attend.

• Where: Esquimalt Gorge Park, 1070 Tillicum Road
• When: Monday, June 15th – 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Sit With Us picnic pop-up at Willows Beach

Gatherly is hosting a series of free community picnic pop-ups across Greater Victoria!

These are casual, low-pressure gatherings designed to help people connect with others in their community, meet new friends and spend time together!

Come solo or bring a friend and enjoy the sunshine with some great company.

These events are free and everyone is welcome to attend.

• Where: Willows Beach, Oak Bay
• When: Monday, June 15th – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Forest Bathing at Swan Lake

Curious about miniatures?

Hang out with other tiny-object enthusiasts for an informal evening of show and tell, creative brainstorming and community making.

Bring a current project, a miniature you want to show off, a kit you’re working on, or even just something that inspires you and makes you excited about the hobby.

It doesn’t need to be perfect, finished or even made by you.

This is a space for sharing ideas, learning from each other and getting inspired.

No experience is needed, and there’s no “right” way to enjoy miniatures.

Miniature hobbies are full of people who genuinely love seeing beginners try things, experiment, and share what excites them.

Tickets for this event are on a $10-$30 sliding scale and can be paid for at the door. You can book your spot here.

• Where: Makespace North Park, 2150 Quadra Street

• When: Monday, June 15th – 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

All Together Now sings Bruce Springsteen’s Dancing in the Dark at the Coda

Join in for a super fun night of community singing!

For the last drop-in choir night of the season (and 10th anniversary!) the All Together Now choir will be learning Bruce Springsteen’s Dancing In The Dark in simple, easy-to-learn harmonies.

No experience necessary, no music reading required, everyone is welcome.

They’ll teach you the song(s) in harmony—by the end of the night, magic happens!

Founded in 2016, All Together Now is a drop-in choir with Marc Jenkins, director of The Choirs YYJ. Brooke Gallupe is on guitar and vocals.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased here.

• Where: The Coda, 751 View Street
• When: Monday, June 15th – 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Benji’s Pub Quiz

Head down to the Fernwood Inn for Benji’s famous pub quiz!

Enjoy good laughs, good tunes, average pens and brand new Inky Dinky’s!

Tickets are $14 per person and sold online in tables of four, five, six or eight. They can be purchased here.

Groups of eight or more are asked to email the Fernwood Inn ahead of time with their ticket names so everyone can be seated together.

Support your local artists!

• Where: The Fernwood Inn, 1302 Gladstone Avenue
• When: Monday, June 15th – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.