5 things to do in and around Victoria this Tuesday, August 11th

Another Tuesday is here!

There’s no reason Tuesdays have to feel boring, because in Victoria there’s plenty going on to get the whole family excited.

With music or yoga in the park, a free pop-up piano concert and Ghiblifest taking place, make sure to get out and do something fun!

Here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Tuesday, August 11th:

The LateShift at Memorial Park Music Fest

Catch some live music at Memorial Park!

Every Tuesday, the Memorial Park Musical Fest takes place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a short intermission.

This is the festival’s fifth week, and will feature The LateShift.

They’re a fun, experienced and energetic group playing the most requested dance songs from the 50s, 60s and beyond.

Attendance is free and everyone is welcome.

• Where: Memorial Park, 1200 Esquimalt Road
• When: Tuesday, August 11th – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Yoga in the Park at Willows Beach Park

Head down to Yoga in the Park at Willows Beach Park!

Get involved in the community and experience the benefits of outdoor yoga. What’s not to love?

These free, all-levels classes take place every Tuesday and are led by experienced instructors.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

• Where: Willows Beach Park, Oak Bay
• When: Tuesday, August 11th – 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Pop-up Outdoor Piano Concert: Jesse Thomas Brown at Willows Beach Esplanade

Catch a pop-up piano concert at Willows Beach Esplanade!

Jesse Thomas Brown is a dedicated musical artist who has written more than 100 songs and performs between 350 and 400 shows each year.

He has released four double-length albums of original material, all with a theatrical scope reminiscent of Broadway greats such as Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim.

He’ll perform at the Arts Alive Oak Bay Pop-Up Piano Concert, Piano Océano at Willows Beach Esplanade.

Visitors will also have the opportunity to meet featured artists Louise Huneck and Ana Strauss.

Attendance is free and everyone is welcome.

• Where: Willows Beach Esplanade
• When: Tuesday, August 11th – 12:30 p.m.

Music in the Park at Prospect Lake Park

Grab your picnic blanket, call up your neighbours and enjoy a free summer evening of music, food and family fun!

It’s the perfect way to celebrate summer in Saanich — music in the open air, kids laughing and community all around.

BackBeat will be performing some tunes from the 60s, and there will be bouncy castles and food trucks on site for some good old fashioned family fun.

Attendance is free and everyone is welcome.

• Where: Prospect Lake Park, 331 Prospect Lake Road
• When: Tuesday, August 11th – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Only Yesterday at the Roxy Theatre

Head down to The Roxy for a movie from Studio Ghibli on their Saver Tuesday!

The Roxy is right in the middle of their GhibliFest, where they’ll be showing everyone’s favourite films from the legendary director Hayao Miyazaki.

This time, they’re showing Only Yesterday, in which a twenty-seven-year-old office worker travels to the countryside while reminiscing about her childhood in Tokyo.

Tickets are only $5 and can be purchased here.

• Where: The Roxy Theatre, 2657 Quadra Street
• When: Tuesday, August 11th – 7 p.m.