Summer in the City

Summer in the City

 July 10, 2015 

    Summer is upon us, and what better time to get out and enjoy Victoria’s outdoor events! Put on your dancing shoes, because the city is coming to life with an abundance of outdoor concerts and festivals running all season long. Come check out what’s happening, as there’s sure to be something for everyone with this eclectic line up of local and touring artists being showcased at this year’s Summer in the Square!

    Free Lunchtime concerts

    July 2 – Sept 11 (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays) from 12 noon – 1pm
    July 2 Random Citizen Aug 10-14 Flamenco Festival Concerts
    July 7 Elder Sister Plum Aug 18 Bill Johnson Duo
    July 8 Hush Pup Aug 19 Knackers Yard
    July 9 The O’Brien’s Aug 20 Beats Working
    July 14 Chris Millington Quartet Aug 25 Clay George
    July 15-16 Accordion Society Aug 26 Weird Party
    Sept 1 Kenny Shaw and Brian Temple Sept 2 Bijoux de Bayou
    Aug 27 Andrea Smith Duo Sept 3 Bob Watts
    July 21-23 Victoria Symphony Concerts Sept 8 Cookeildh
    July 28 Shoestring Bourbon Sept 9 Clover Point Drifters
    July 29 Lily Fawn Sept 10 Jenny Ritter
    Aug 4 Diane Pancel Quartet
    Aug 5 The Dylan Stone Band

    Eventide Music Series

    July 2 – Aug 27 (Thursdays) fom 5-9pm

    July 2 Shake/Arama II Kickoff Aug 6 Shake! Records Presents
    July 9 A Night of Alt Country/Canadiana Aug 13 Weird Canada Presents
    July 16 Afrobeat in the Square Aug 20 LA-TI-DA Showcase
    July 23 A Night of Indie Pop Aug 27 Super Summer Jam II
    July 30 A Night of Electronica Sept 3 LA-TI-DA Showcase

    Summer in the Square Event Listings
    Chess in the Square: May 17-Aug 31 (Sundays) from 1-5pm
    Check out full details here: www.victoriajuniorchess.com

    Lunchtime Wellness Series: June 1, 8, 13, July 6, 12, 20, 27, Aug 10, 17, 24, 31 (Mondays) from 12-12:50pm
    31st Annual JazzFest: June 19-28, various times
    Check out full details here: www.Jazzvictoria.ca

    Salsa Sundays in the Square: June 7, 14, July 5, 19, 26, Aug 2, 16, 23, 30, Sept 6, 13, 20, 27 (Sundays) from 4-7pm
    ROMP! In the Square: July 17-19 from 9-10pm
    Check out full details here: www.suddenlydance.ca

    Dancing in the Square: July 6, 13, 20, 27, Aug 10, 17 (Mondays) from 7-9:30pm
    Check out full details here: www.vbds.org

    Festival Mexicano: July 11-12 from 12-5pm
    Check out full details here: www.victoriamexicancanadian.org

    Symphony in the Summer: July 21-23 from 12-1pm
    Check out full details here: www.victoriasymphony.ca

    Victoria India MELA Festival: Aug 7 (1-6pm), Aug 8 (11am-8pm)
    Check out full details here: www.iccavictoria.com

    Flamenco Festival: Aug 10-14 from 12-1pm, Aug 15, 16 from 12-6pm
    Check out full details here: www.flamencodelaisla.org

    Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival: Aug 26 from 6-10pm)
    Check out full details here: www.victoriafringe.com

    And to think this is just what’s happening in our neighbourhood in Centennial Square. Our vibrant city is host to and endless array of festivals (musical, culinary, cultural, and arts, just to name a few!), not to mention markets, sporting events, parades, theatre, concerts, and family entertainment.

    I’ll leave you with City Vibe’s link, which sums up your guide to summer fun:

    www.victoria.ca/assets/Departments/Parks~Rec~Culture/Documents/CityVibe_2015.pdf

    So get out there, have some fun, and take advantage of what our beautiful city has to offer.

    Hope to see you out and about!

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