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5 things to do in and around Victoria today, Tuesday August 21

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Ah, Tuesday… that dreaded day that isn’t quite Monday but still not that great on its own.

But fear not—we’ve found some fun things for you to do and get rid of those Tuesday blues!

Soap for Hope August Volunteer Night

Come on out to help scrape, sort, squeeze, and syringe discarded hygiene product from landfill waste into a just-like-new product! Those hygiene products are then dontaed to over 80 local shelters, senior activity centres, schools, and families on Vancouver Island. No supplies necessary; just show up!

Where: 426 William Street, Victoria

When: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

RevoluSon at Northern Quarter

Based in Guanajuato, Mexico, RevoluSon is made up of a group of very talented young musicians from various regions in Mexico including Vera Cruz, Oaxaca and Morelos. Included in their diverse repertoire are original pieces composed and arranged by León Méndez and Miguel Mendoza. The goal is to deliver authentic, high-energy dance music to suit any stage or audience!

Where: Northern Quarter, 1724 Douglas Street, Victoria

When: 8:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Music in the Park – Rudd Park

Bring your picnic dinner and blanket and enjoy an evening of music at Rudd Park! Face painting for kids and food vendors will be available.

Where: Rudd Park, 3258 Irma Park, Victoria

When: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Bourbon Masterclass 

This event is presented by Beam Suntory with Ray Daniel, Beam Suntory Bourbon Ambassador. Daniel brings with him nearly two decades of experience behind the bar, from Europe to North American where he is currently the Beam Suntory Bourbon Ambassador to Canada. Come and see what he’s got in store for your palate!

Where: Tudor House Liquor Store, 533 Admirals Road, Esquimalt

When: 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Admission: $5 online

Bikes, Beers & BBQ

Come join the Newbie Slow Riders Mountain Bike Club for an evening of bikes, beers and BBQ! They’ll be meeting at the Hartland Bike Park parking lot at 6:00 p.m. sharp for a short evening ride followed by drinks and BBQ. This will be a fun advanced beginner/intermediate ride on mostly blue and occasional black trails. You should be comfortable with the technical nature of riding at Hartland and be fit enough to handle a two-hour ride.

Where: Hartland Bike Park, 1 Hartland Ave., Victoria

When: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

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Myles Sauer
Former staff editor and writer at Victoria Buzz.

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