Royal Scot Hotel & Suites

Date:  October 17^th to 21^st @ 8:00am to 5:00pm
Location: The Parkside Hotel & Spa at 810 Humboldt St.
Websites: https://batemancentre.org/events/bateman-master-artist-seminar/

This once in a lifetime seminar will give you one on one time with world renowned artist Robert Bateman. He will discuss his ideas and techniques that make for a successful art piece. This is not a typical studio-style painting class, but a spoken lecture and powerpoint seminar. He is an entertaining speaker with many stories and inspirations shared throughout his talks.

Date:  October 12th to 31^st, 4Xnight @ 6:30pm, 7:30m, 8:30pm & 9:30pm
Location: Market Square at 560 Johnson St.  
Websites: https://discoverthepast.com/calendar/evening-ghost-tours/

These 90 minute tours will be different routes going throughout downtown coving Market Square, the harbor and Bastion Square.

Date:  September 14^th @ 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Location: Victoria Event Centre @ 1415 Broad St.
Websites: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-battle-victoria-september-14-2018-tickets-49240819617?aff=ehomecard

This must see event gives artists 20 minutes to make blank canvases beautiful art to be judged live by the audience! With 12 artists with 3 rounds and 1 champion all art lovers will have a great night. All works of art are then available via silent auction.

Date:  September 13^th to 16^th
Location:  Royal Athletic Park at 1014 Caledonia Ave
Websites: http://rifflandia.com/

This annual four-day multi-venue music festival is a favourite end of summer annual event. This year will welcome over 130 groups and performers with “raw talent and incredible beats.”

Date:  August 3^rd to 6^th @ 10:30am to 10:30am
Location:  Victoria Downtown at Inner Harbour
Websites: http://www.victoriaharbourfestival.com/

One of Victoria’s busiest weekends of the year will have over 120 artisans and crafts people will fill the inner harbor over the weekends 3 days. The crowds of people will increase by tens of thousands with the Syphony Splash crowd on the 5^th.

Date:  August 2^nd @ 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Location:  John Fluevog Shoes at 566 Johnson St.
Websites: http://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/fluevog-fringe-benefit-party/

“Grab a hot-off-the-press Fringe program guide and get a new pair of shoes (or two!)”

50% off of all shoe sales and donations of the night all go to benefit the Intrepid Theatre. This is a casual drop in event so go anytime and toast Fringe and the staff of Victoria’s John Fluevog Shoes.

Date:  August 2^nd @ 3:00pm to 8:00pm
Location:  Fort Commons Courtyard at 1019 Blanshard St.
Websites: http://www.fortproperties.ca/the-fort-common/

Locally made goods from the creative and skilled people of Victoria will be highlighted during this market event. The private feeling courtyard is a great setting to bring the community together.

Date:  July 31^st @ 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Location:  Dragon Alley at 532 ½ Fisgard St.
Websites: https://ltabc.ca/donate/events/

Help the Land Trust Alliance of British Columbia celebrate their 20^th year with this event and fundraiser. The night will include Entertainment, Live Auction, Food stations & more!

All proceeds benefit the Land Trust Alliance of BC.

Date:  July 31^st @ 8:00pm
Location:  Hermann’s Jazz Club at 753 View St.
Websites: http://hermannsjazz.com/home

Enjoy a night of swinging Jazz with a martini feature! Victoria’s Sean Drabitt studied Jazz bass in Los Angeles with mentor John Clayton and has worked in New Orlenes, New York and across Canada.

Date:  July 14^th & 15^th @ 12:00pm to 5:0opm
Location:  Galloping Goose Trail; Start: The Hub at 360 Harbour Rd
Websites: http://www.skam.ca/skampede/

This outdoor live performance festival features short shows of dance, theatre, spoken work, and more for all ages. You travel from show to show by foot, bike, rollerblade or skateboard. All shows start the The Hub where you can find food and hydration, and can even fill up on some fun-fast-art.

Before you head on the trail you register at the check-in tent and receive your SKAM Button.