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Issue 1,278 · Sunday, July 19, 2026Privacy Terms Ethics© 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.

14 this week

Editor's headliner · This week · Community

26th Annual Oak Bay Collector Car Festival

A festival celebrating collector cars in Oak Bay.

08:00 · Oak Bay Avenue · Free

The week, in brief

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

Free tonight & on: 5
Kid-friendly: 0
Outdoors: 1

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Sunday, July 19

6 picks

Arts & culture

F1RST: A Celebration of Indigenous Film - Filmmaker Talks - Producing 101

Sunday, July 19 at 1:00 PM Every kind of screen media – short videos for YouTube, feature films and television and webseries – has one thing in common. They all need a producer t

Summer Fruit Tree Pruning

At Welland Legacy Park & Community Orchard.

the Flower Shop Dance Party-JULY

At Victoria · Church of Truth – Community of Conscious Living.

F1RST: A Celebration of Indigenous Film - Illustrated Legacies: Graveyard of the Pacific

Sunday, July 19 at 3:00 PM Cree-Métis filmmaker Tanner Zurkoski combines live action documentary with vibrant hand-drawn animations that depict the histories told through oral st

Let's Talk Live: Sunday Afternoon Conversation and Connection

Every Sunday from 3-5pm at Heslaa Tea Room, 636 Johnson st, have meaningful conversations and create genuine connections, free of charge. Drop-in, 19+ welcome. Sunday was made fo

F1RST: A Celebration of Indigenous Film - Aki

Sunday, July 19 at 5:15 PM Darlene Naponse shares her home, territory, and memories through the non-verbal documentary Aki, set in her home community Atikameksheng Anishinawbek,

Tuesday, July 21

2 picks

Eat & drink

Thrift With Purpose, Second Hand Hope Pop Up

Returning for its second year, the unique shopping experience will take place from Tuesday, July 21 to Sunday, July 26 in the lower courtyard at Market Square, Unit 41, bringing to

Amistat

At Upstairs.

Wednesday, July 22

2 picks

Live music

Flamenco Guitar Night

Enjoy an evening of passion, soul, and fiery Flamenco Guitar! The 11th edition of Flamenco Guitar Night on Vancouver Island features four of Victoria’s highly acclaimed flamenco gu

Drag Bingo

Come win fun prizes! First ball called at 8pm

Thursday, July 23

2 picks

Out & about

Thursday Night VR Game Challenge

Get ready for the ultimate VR gaming showdown, where gamers of all skill levels unite for a thrilling night of camaraderie, competition, and fantastic prizes! Event Details:

Trivia Thursday at Brickyard Pizza

Rally the troops and combine your knowledge to win swag, giftcards and of course, DELICIOUS PIZZA!!! This show kicks off at 730pm every Thursday and yes they take reservations! Boo

Saturday, July 25

1 pick

Arts & culture

Let's Talk Live: Saturday Morning Conversation and Connection

Join us at Murchie’s Tea & Coffee every Saturday from 10AM–12PM for meaningful conversations, genuine connections, and a cozy atmosphere in the heart of downtown Victoria, BC No

Free · Downtown

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