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Issue 1,301 · Tuesday, August 11, 2026PrivacyTermsEthics© Capital Daily Media Ltd., an Overstory Media company · Victoria, BC
Things to do

Worth leaving the house for.

The week ahead across Greater Victoria: planned, dated, and worth leaving the house for. Free unless noted.

7 this week
WED12AUG

Editor's headliner · This week · Community🤝

Drag Bingo

Come win fun prizes! First ball called at 8pm.

20:00–20:00 · The Vicious Poodle, 726 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 1N1

The week, in brief

7 picks across the next seven days. Here’s the shape of it.

Free tonight & on
4
Kid-friendly
2
Outdoors
0
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Thursday, August 13

2 picks
Out & about
18:00
🤝

Thursday Night VR Game Challenge

The ultimate VR gaming showdown, where gamers of all skill levels unite for a night of camaraderie, competition and prizes.

Community
19:30
🤝

Trivia Thursday at Brickyard Pizza

Rally the troops and combine your knowledge to win swag, gift cards and pizza. Kicks off 7:30pm every Thursday.

Community

Saturday, August 15

2 picks
Arts & culture
10:00
☕

Let's Talk Live: Saturday Morning Conversation and Connection

Murchie's Tea & Coffee every Saturday 10AM-12PM for conversation and connection in the heart of downtown.

Arts
Free · Downtown
10:30
🎉

Free Block Party at the Cathedral

Christ Church Cathedral hosts a free community celebration with fun for all ages.

Music
Free · Oak Bay / Fernwood

Sunday, August 16

2 picks
Live music
11:00
🎪

Soul of Vietnam 2026

A free, family-friendly cultural festival celebrating Vietnamese heritage: food vendors, live performances and an international fashion show.

Music
Free · Downtown
15:00
🎭

Let's Talk Live: Sunday Afternoon Conversation and Connection

Every Sunday 3-5pm at Heslaa Tea Room: meaningful conversations and genuine connections, free of charge. Drop-in, 19+ welcome.

Arts
Free
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