Holy hotness, Victoria!
The temperatures are still soaring and a heat warning remains so whatever you do, don’t forget the water and sunscreen.
From workshops to an evening of music outdoors, here’s a list of 5 things happening in and around Victoria this Tuesday, August 15th:
U-JAM Summer Workshop presents Jeremey Wong
The quintessential jazz singer, Jeremy Wong has a varied range, including everything from swing, hard bop, bossa nova and Latin, to pop, RnB, and classic rock.
Jeremy brings with him to the stage, the incredible Ashley Wey on piano, Louis Rudner on bass, and Hans Verhoeven on drums.
This show is presented to you by The U-JAM Society as a part of their annual U-JAM Summer Jazz Workshop. The Students of the Camp will be Jamming with Jeremy and Band after 8:30pm. Head down and enjoy!
- Where: Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View Street
- When: Tuesday, August 15th 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Drop-In Low-Tide Exploration – Glass Beach
Do you know your rockweed from your sea cauliflower? Your gunnels from your sculpins? Have you witnessed a fish that clings?! Low-tide learning with our educators!
Educators will demonstrate beach exploration etiquette to keep you and the marine life safe.
- Where: Glass Beach — Look for drop-in beach program signage on the Sidney waterfront near the scuba diver statue.
- When: Tuesday, August 15th, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Summer at Ship Point
Summer’s not quite over yet! And to celebrate those sweet fleeting summertime moments, City of Victoria continues to bring the fun times to the Inner Harbour.
Summer at Ship Point runs until September 21st, and includes food, music, games and beer against the backdrop of our beautiful harbour.
The summer series kickstarted in July and continues to take place weekly every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Where: Ship Point, Victoria’s Inner Harbour
- When: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. – now until September 21st!
Memorial Park Music Fest – ‘BackBeat’
Join Memorial Park Music Fest this week featuring ‘BackBeat’! Get ready for an evening of music, bring your lawn chairs, picnics, and dancing shoes. Concerts kick off at 6 p.m., and don’t miss out on delicious food truck options too!
- Where: Memorial Park, 1200 Esquimalt Road
- When: Tuesday, August 15th, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Roy Styffe and friends
Tuesday Night Jazz at the Church proudly presents Roy Styffe and friends featuring Canadian bass legend Neil Swainson!
Admission by donation. $20 suggested but all are welcome!
- Where: James Bay United Church, 511 Michigan Street
- When: Tuesday, August 15th, 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
