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From jazz to Shakespeare, from pottery workshops to whale-watching cruises, from sand sculpture competitions to trumpeter swan festivals... Choose your adventure - and don't forget your camera!

August 2008
Sat Sat	3/22- 10/25	SaltSpring Island Saturday Market Each Saturday, from March 22, 2008 through the last Saturday in October. From about 8:30 to 3:30, rain or shine. For internationally acclaimed arts and crafts from Canada's "Island of the Arts". For potters, jewelers, fiber artists, woodworkers, and fine decorative arts. For farmstead cheeses, organic foods, music, and free festive fun.
Sat Sat	5/3- 9/27	Errington Farmer's Market Now in its 35th year, a visit to the Market is still a great way to spend a summer morning. The market offers fresh produce, baked goods and items created by local crafters as well as coffee and goodies from the coffee shop in a woodsy, friendly atmosphere. There is always music playing, activities for the kids, and lots of conversation with friends and neighbours. Market hours are 10am to 1pm.
Tue Tue	6/17- 10/7	Market In The Meadow Market In The Meadow - fresh, local foods - Tuesdays 11am to 3pm - Hereford Ave at the United Church Meadow, Saltspring Island.
Sat Sat	6/28- 8/30	Fireworks at The Gardens Enjoy superb fireworks in The Garden's maginificent setting. Every summer Saturday night these lavish shows dazzle visitors with their unique blend of spectacle and music. After the show you will enjoy a recital from the rare Aeolian Pipe Organ situated in the loft of the Organ Pavilion. Live performances are played on this wonderful old organ for a half hour following each Fireworks show. In Waterwheel Square you'll find some live toe-tapping acoustic guitar music.
Wed Sat	7/9- 8/30	Treasure Tales! Featuring How I Became A Pirate* Adapted by Alyn Cardarelli, Lyrics by Alyn Cardarelli and Music by Steve Goers The Pirate Princess adapted for stage by Mark DuMez. Dig for gold, brave the high seas, and swash buckle through this treasure of thrilling tales. A buried collection of silly, surprising and secret stories where X marks the spot - closer than you might think! Chemainus Theatre, Chemainus.
Tue Tue	7/22- 8/19	Ballet Under The Stars anadian Pacific Ballet presents Ballet Under The Stars in association with Showcase in the Square 2008. Residents and Visitors are invited to join Canadian Pacific Ballet for 5 evenings of beautiful and rich romantic and classical ballet in the heart of old town. Every Tuesday evening beginning at 8pm audiences will bask under a summer sky and watch some of our countries finest dancers perform timeless pieces including Pas De Quatre, Flower Fesitval at Genzano, La Bayadere Pas de Trois, selections from A Midsummer Night Dream and much much more. An enchanting evening for all to enjoy! www.canadianpacificballet.org
Sat Mon	7/26- 8/4	Stinking Fish Studio Tour Twenty-six artists in Metchosin and East Sooke open their studios in the coastal area of Vancouver Island, just west of Victoria, BC and offer a rich artistic diversity featuring painting, fine porcelain, printmaking and mosaic; the sculptural beauty expressed in wood, metal and jewellery, as well as floral, textile and photographic works.
Fri Sat	8/1- 8/2	Free B Film Festival Keen to see a flick for free? Don’t fancy being cooped up inside a hot stuffy theatre for long hours during summer? Come and enjoy a movie under the stars! Every Friday and Saturday in August the Victoria Film Festival goes beyond the summer blockbuster to bring YOU another great line-up of B-movies from the "Family-Friendly" to the "Funky and Fun". Yes, we've got cinema like you've never seen before and screenings are absolutely free – Just bring your own snacks, flashlights and blankets.Cameron Bandshell Beacon Hill Park, Victoria
Fri Mon	8/1- 8/4	Festival 150 Celebrate BC's 150th in the Capital with a multi-day festival on Victoria's Inner Harbour - BC and world-acclaimed entertainment, children's activities, concerts and much more!
Fri Mon	8/1- 8/4	Comox Nautical Days A festival of family fun - bathtub race, bullhead derby, Parade on Comox Avenue - August 6th, Build Bail and Sail competition, and ceremony of the flags. Comox Marina Park 121 Port Augusta, Comox.
Fri Mon	8/1- 8/4	The Filberg Festival Considered BC's best outdoor art and craft show. Up to 140 excellent Canadian Artisans sell their work. Fabulous music. Tasty food. Main fund-raising event for the repair and maintenance of the Heritage Site: Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park.
Sat Sun	8/2- 8/3	Victoria Electronic Music Festival This is a dance oriented event showcasing live electronic music via main stage performances. There will also be educational seminars from local industry leaders. Event attendees can dance, interact with peers, and take part in hands-on demonstrations.
Sun	8/3	Symphony Splash The highlight of the August long weekend is Symphony Splash. Victoria's Inner Harbour is transformed to a concert venue of gargantuan proportions. The orchestra and guest performers are set up on a barge directly in front of the Parliament Buildings. Powerful speakers carry the sound to the thousands who ring the harbour to listen. The concert traditionally closes with The 1812 Overture, complete with guns and the carillon. www.victoriasymphony.ca
Fri Mon	8/8- 9/1	Beach Festival/Sandsculpting Competition Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition; this event has evolved into a world class Master Class competition. Visitors arrive from everywhere in the world to marvel at these unbelievable feats of artistry and engineering. Our competition is open to professional/master level sculptors, and draws artists from around the globe. The competition itself lasts for 23 hours over 3 days. Gates open to the public starting at 2 pm, Saturday August 9th. The sculptures remain in place for three weeks following the competition. Admission to the venue is by a suggested donation of $2.00 per person. The event is located at the Parksville Community Park on Corfield Road. You won't want to miss any of the activities on the beach during Beach Festival month. Fireworks Display on August 16th and Kidfest on August 17th with entertainment and kids' sandcastle event, beach volleyball & croquet tournaments, a bike-a-thon, a classic car show, just to name a few.
Sat	8/9	ChowderFest Join the museum on Pioneer Waterfront Plaza as some of downtown’s best restaurants compete in the Museum’s 6th Annual Chowder Fest. Tons of food, drinks, prizes and entertainment for the whole family. Come vote for your favourite chowder and help decide who will win bragging rights this year!
Sat Sun	8/9- 8/31	South Pacific The South Seas. World War II. Forbidden love blossoms in a Polynesian paradise. Winner of nine Tony Awards and based on the Pulitzer Prize winning stories of James Michener, South Pacific is filled with soaring melodies including "Some Enchanted Evening", "Younger than Springtime", "Bali Ha'i", and "I'm Gonna Wash that Man Right Out of My Hair". For more info: www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca
Sat Sun	8/9- 8/10	The Arts at Glendale Visit more than eight acres of demonstration gardens during this weekend, when more than 60 artists and craftspeople set up to demonstrate and sell their wares. 505 Quayle Rd.
Sun	8/10	Victoria Bulldog Walks We are holding another Walk/Meet-up for all English Bulldogs and Olde English Bulldogs and their owners on Vancouver Island to chat/socialize with their dogs. It will be August 10th @ 3:30pm in Victoria. For location and directions and to confirm you and your dog(s) will be attending please email me or by visiting the website at www.victoriabulldogwalks.weebly.com for more details.
Sun	8/10	Art Show and Sale Oak Bay Bowker Creek Brush-Up Art Show and Sale - Walk among 34 Artists, selling and demonstrating their art, on Sunday, Aug. 10th from 11:00-4:30. Between Hampshire Rd and Oak Bay High School Follow the balloons along Hampshire Rd, from Oak Bay Ave.
Sun	8/10	Bowker Creek Brush-Up The fourth year of an outdoor show featuring more than 33 Oak Bay artists in a lovely setting along the banks of Cowker Creek in Oak Bay.
Thu	8/14	Community Art Workshop Oaklands Family & Friends Community Art Workshop; A FREE community art workshop at Oaklands Community Centre (#1-2827 Belmont Ave) hosted by local artist, Caroline Stengl, where all participants will be invited to generate art for six permanently installed Park Signs in the Oaklands Neighbourhood. Light refreshments will be available.
Fri Sun	8/15- 8/17	Victoria Dragon Boat Festival The Dragon Boat Festival - "Duan Wu Jie" in Chinese - is traditionally celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar. Most believe dragon boat festivals were established to commemorate a great patriot poet, Qu Yuan. Dragon boat races are now held worldwide, and the ideals of Qu Yuan are still honoured - through Taoist ceremonies, the spirit of the paddlers, and the invitation and involvement of the local community. Through the festival's many activities, people are reminded of the importance of loyalty and commitment to the community. Be part of an ancient tradition! Come down to the Inner Harbour for exhilarating dragon boat races, cultural entertainment and crafts for the whole family.
Fri Sun	8/15- 8/24	Summertime Blues! 2008 The Nanaimo Blues Society presents the 4th annual Summertime Blues! Two jam packed weekends of free, outdoor Blues concerts on the Harbourfront Plaza in downtown Nanaimo with more Blues music and workshops at clubs and pubs during the week. Make downtown Nanaimo your Blues destination in 2008. Check our website: www.nanaimoblues.com for lineups and schedules
Fri Sun	8/15- 8/17	Pig & Fin It's a weekend event for motorcycle enthusiast.Bike games,kids games, live bands, dances, poker run, dinner, beer garden, vendors, free camping. Coombs Rodeo Grounds, Coombs.
Fri Sun	8/15- 8/17	The Big Time Out 3 days of music and performance art on 1 stage in Cumberland Village Park located in downtown Cumberland on Vancouver Island. Entertainment by Metric, De La Soul, K'naan, Jorane, Delhi2Dublin, Wil, The CR Avery Band plus many others..camping available.
Sat Sun	8/16- 8/17	Sustaining Wild Salmon A Haig Brown Symposium on Sustaining Wild Salmon: Moving from Words: This symposium, as part of the Haig-Brown Centenary celebrations will address the challenges that we face today in our work to conserve wild salmon in British Coumbia. Please see website for more informaiton www.sfu.ca/cstudies/science
Sat	8/16	OrcaFest 2008 This day begins with the annual OrcaFest parade. Each year features attractions for the children such as Bouncerama, face painting and wall climbing. Artists, crafters, food vendors and much more. Watch a local chainsaw carver turn an ordinary log into a work of art. There are float plane rides, traditional Native salmon BBQ, local talent and entertainment. This event also features a large Show and Shine Car Show as well as the annual OrcaFest Ball Tournament. There is literally something for everyone! Port McNeill Seawall.
Sat Sun	8/16- 8/17	E & N Days Victoria E & N Days offers an exciting new dimension this year; for the first time there will be a train that operates all day between The Roundhouse in Victoria and Goldstream Station in Langford. Both ends of the event are offering delightful family events including mini-train rides and both historical and future rail displays. Langford is dedicating one of its trolleys to the event and will take interested parties on tours that include downtown Langford, the new Family Fun Park, and Luxton Station Market. The E & N Days Victoria runs on August 16th and 17th. E & N Days Langford runs on August 16th. Don’t miss the train!
Sat	8/16	Cool Aid Arts Festival and 40th Reunion A summer, outdoor community Arts Festival featuring music, visual arts, spoken word, poetry, dance, theatre, comedy, performance art, etc. Members of the public and anyone associated with Cool Aid over its 40-year history are welcome to come enjoy the many creative talents and the “Cool Aid Culture” for free and meet old friends. At Centennial Square (Victoria City Hall).
Thu Sun	8/21- 8/31	Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival The Fringe Festival is a non-stop, twelve-day explosion of comedy, improv, drama, performance art and dance from around the world. All venues downtown, some pay-what-you-can shows at Fringe Club, random 'happenings' (Fringe Secret Parade, Pick of the Fringe Pancake Breakfast) and commissioned projects. Various Venues - Victoria.
Fri Sun	8/22- 8/24	BONFIRE Music Festival 2008 Bonfire is a uniquely British Columbian festival experience. A 3-day, hassle-free, art-infused weekend of exceptional music, camping and fun. Our stellar lineup of musical performers will appeal to a broad range of the Roots, Groove, Jazz, Funk & Folk audience who are known to appreciate the outdoor festival experience.
Fri Sun	8/22- 8/24	Passion for Tango Tango is not about the long kiss or the deep embrace. It's about the passion of longing. The longing for a homeland, a lost lover, or a sweeter past. It hurts, deep inside, but it makes us feel incredibly alive”. This passionate festival is a three day extravaganza of tango activities, music concerts, lectures and dance performances by international, Canadian and local artists. Locations: Centennial Square, Cameron Bandshell, Victoria Arts Connection, Alix Goolden Hall, Victoria.
Fri Sun	8/22- 8/24	Comox Valley Exhibition Fall Fair Come on out to the Comox Valley Fall Fair and join in on the fun! Check out all the: Arts and crafts, Entertainment, Music, 4H, Carnival Games, Midway, Poultry show, Sheep Show, Home and Garden, CV Dodge Strongman, SCA, Competitions, Danceheads, Cotton Candy, Kids Zone, Game Lane, Concessions, Comercial Displays, Flower Show, Wagz Dog World, Cattle sorting, Horse Show, Antique Machinery an much much more!!!! There is something for absolutely everyone! Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds.
Sat	8/23	4th Annual Nanaimo Pagan Pride The primary purposes of this celebration shall be the advancement of religion and elimination of prejudice and discrimination based on religious beliefs. For event dates and times, vendor/workshop registration, event schedule, and general information please visit the official website at www.nanaimopaganpride.org , and sign up for our yahoo group to keep up informed about what we are doing.
Sat	8/23	Westcoast Musicfest The Westcoast Musicfest is an all-day outdoor concert featuring a killer line-up of a dozen of Western Canada's hottest bands and artists!! GOB, Theset, Current Swell, My Broken Hero, Italian Edition, Maurice, Along Way Home, Elias, Critical Element, The Transition @ Farmer Bill's, 776 Pacific Rim Hwy, 6km West of Port Alberni.
Fri Sun	8/29- 8/31	31st Annual Victoria Classic Boat Festival Over thirty years later the festival, which started as a one-time event, has become an annual event with as many as 100-boats participating from all over the world. The boats start arriving on the Thursday prior to the Labour Day weekend and the festival officially begins on the Friday with the arrival of the Honorary Commodore. A number of the vessels will be open to the public over the weekend in addition to the activity of the smaller boats, motor and steam, running around the harbour. The Sunday morning Sailpast is always a great spectacle. Whether you are a participating classic boat owner of simply plan on enjoying the sights and sounds of the festival as a spectator.
Fri Sun	8/29- 8/31	Vancouver Island Blues Bash This Labour Day weekend festival is a celebration of blues and R & B music with afternoon free and evening ticketed performances. Featured are more than 14 individual bands who will perform over three afternoons and three evenings. Location: Inner Harbour - Ship Point Outdoor Stage and other downtown venues.
Sat Sun	8/30- 8/31	Tyee Kayak Fishing Derby 5th Annual Tyee Kayak Fishing Derby will be at Moutcha Bay, near Gold River, on Vancouver Island. The goals of the event are to raise funds for the Nootka Sound Watershed Society, raise awareness of both the sport of kayak fishing and the Canadian Kayak Anglers Club, and for the participants to have fun. Past years have seen Chinook Salmon in excess of 30 pounds capture the title.Details and registration can be found online at www.canadiankayakanglers.com.