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Issue 1,276 · Friday, July 17, 2026PrivacyTermsEthics© Capital Daily Media Ltd. 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.

25 this week
FRI17JUL

Editor's headliner · This week · Arts🎬

F1RST: A Celebration of Indigenous Film - təm kʷaθ nan (Namesake)

Opening film – Friday, July 17 at 7:00 PM  19+ Witness ƛɛsla Dr. Evan Adams & t̓agəm Eileen Francis’ new documentary that shares the journey of their community, the Tla’amin Nati

19:00–20:20 · The Vic Theatre, 808 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 2B6, Canada

The week, in brief

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

Free tonight & on
6
Kid-friendly
0
Outdoors
2
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Friday, July 17

2 picks
Out & about
09:00
🤝

2026 C45 Quality Summit

At 108 Niagara St.

Community
10:00
🎨

Art in the Garden: SKETCHING AND PAINTING (Intergenerational)

At Carr House National Historic Site.

Arts
N/A

Saturday, July 18

9 picks
Arts & culture
03:00
🎬

F1RST: A Celebration of Indigenous Film – Filmmaker Talks – On Acting, Writing and Directing with

Award-winning writer and filmmaker Sherman Alexie joins actor, director, and physician Evan Adams for an engaging conversation about storytelling and filmmaking. From ground-breaki

Arts
10:00
☕

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

Arts
Free · Downtown
11:00
🌊

BC CrabFest 2026

A Victoria Harbour Tradition …in the making. What is BC CrabFest? Now in its fourth year, BC CrabFest is a one-day harbour celebration of BC waters, coastal food traditions, and

Music
Downtown
12:30
🎬

F1RST: A Celebration of Indigenous Film - Ni-Naadamaadiz: Red Power Rising

Métis filmmaker Shane Belcourt shares the story of Louie Cameron and the Ojibway Warriors Society’s 38-day takeover of Anicinabe Park in Kenora, Ontario to fight against systemic r

Arts
Free
16:00
🏟️

2026 Season Pass

At Starlight Stadium.

Outdoors
From $130.75
16:15
🎬

F1RST: A Celebration of Indigenous Film - The Business of Fancydancing

Saturday, July 18 at 4:15 PM  Seymour (Evan Adams), a celebrated poet, returns home and into the ghosts of the stories that made him famous. Is he preserving his culture or profit

Arts
19:00
🎬

F1RST: A Celebration of Indigenous Film - A Cree Approach

Saturday, July 18 at 7:00 PM  Muskeg Lake Cree Nation filmmaker Tristin Greyeyes shares her journey in uncovering the story of her late grandmother, Freda Ahenakew, who was a trai

Arts
21:00
🩰

PIANO ISLAND: Afrobeats & Amapiano Dance Party

PIANO ISLAND IS BACK  If you were at the first edition, you already know. If you missed it, here’s your second chance. This edition features special guests SCORPIO, & BRIZZY fro

Arts
22:00
🍺

Shrek Rave

At Strathcona Rooftop Patio.

Music
From $25.91

Sunday, July 19

7 picks
Arts & culture
08:00
🎉

26th Annual Oak Bay Collector Car Festival

A festival celebrating collector cars in Oak Bay.

Community
Free · Oak Bay / Fernwood
13:00
🎬

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

Arts
Free
13:00
🌲

Summer Fruit Tree Pruning

At Welland Legacy Park & Community Orchard.

Outdoors
Free
14:30
🩰

the Flower Shop Dance Party-JULY

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

Arts
15:00
🎬

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

Arts
15:00
🎭

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

Arts
Free
17:15
🎬

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,

Arts

Tuesday, July 21

2 picks
Eat & drink
10:00
🎪

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

Food
20:00
🎵

Amistat

At Upstairs.

Music
From $34.28

Wednesday, July 22

2 picks
Live music
18:30
🎵

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

Music
20:00
🤝

Drag Bingo

Come win fun prizes! First ball called at 8pm

Community

Thursday, July 23

2 picks
Out & about
18:00
🤝

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: ​

Community
19:30
🤝

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

Community
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