5 things to do in and around Victoria this Monday, August 24th

Happy National Waffle Day, Victoria!

Get up to anything fun this weekend?

Keep the fun going this Monday with a farmers market, a free salsa class at Ship Point or a movie at the campus theatre!

Those aren’t your jam? Try grabbing a waffle at one of Victoria’s many waffle shops to celebrate National Waffle Day!

Here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Monday, August 24th:

Free Beginner Salsa Class and Social at Ship Point

Every Monday until September 7th, head to Ship Point for a free outdoor beginner Latin dance class!

These classes are sponsored by the City of Victoria.

The social dancing after the class is the perfect time to practice what you’ve learned, connect with others and get 1-on-1 help from instructors.

Last year there were more than 100 dancers at almost every class. Don’t miss out on this summer tradition!

Class time is from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., and social dancing is from 7:15 p.m. to 8 p.m.

These events are free and everyone is welcome to attend.

• Where: Ship Point, Inner Harbour
• When: Monday, August 24th – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

National Waffle Day at Scoop and Waffle

It’s National Waffle Day!

Celebrate at Scoop and Waffle in Sidney with a special deal to celebrate.

All day, customers can purchase one waffle and get a second at half price.

They’ll also be holding raffles all day long!

• Where: Scoop and Waffle, 2423 Beacon Avenue
• When: Monday, August 24th – 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The Gorge Farmers Market

The Gorge Farmers Market is in full swing!

Happening every Monday until 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, August 24th – 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Make Your Whole Day Matter: Move More, Sit Less, Sleep Well at the Yakimovich Wellness Centre

Your daily habits shape your long-term health far more than you might think.

In this session, attendees will explore simple ways to add more movement into your routine, cut down on long periods of sitting and build healthier sleep patterns.

The event will look at “movement snacks,” like standing breaks or quick chair exercises, that interrupt sedentary time and support better health.

Attendees will leave with evidence informed strategies that are easy to apply and designed to fit real life.

The session is led by Dr. Kirstin Lane, associate professor in the School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education at the University of Victoria and a CSEP-Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP).

Her research focuses on how exercise can safely support people with diagnosed medical conditions, with a particular interest in cancer.

This event is free and is offered both in-person and digitally. Register here.

• Where: Yakimovich Wellness Centre, 1454 Hillside Ave
• When: Monday, August 24th – 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 at Cinecenta

Catch The Devil Wears Prada 2 at the UVic campus theatre!

Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt all return in this sweet sequel that was made for a night out with friends.

When audiences pick up years after the events of 2006’s The Devil Wears Prada, things look very different at Runway: Magazines aren’t selling, journalism is in crisis and budget cuts are a constant.

Tickets are $8 for UVSS students, $9 for seniors or children, $10 for alumni, faculty, staff and one guest and $11 for the public. Tickets are purchased at the door.

• Where: Cinecenta, 3800 Finnerty Road
• When: Monday, August 24th – 5 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.