CALENDAR: Sainte-Marie, Shakespeare, Flamenco

SUNDAY, AUG. 7

Buffy Sainte-Marie in concert, tonight and Monday at 7 p.m., Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney. Tickets at marywinspear.ca or tel. 250-656-0275.

Final performances of Victoria’s Shakespeare by the Sea presenting Richard the Lionhearted, 2 and 7 p.m. at Fisherman’s Wharf Park, 30 Erie St. Tickets at VictoriaTicket.ca.

The annual Gorge Swim Festival, noon-4 p.m. at Banfield Park dock in Vic West, at the foot of Styles Street.

Oak Bay Collector Car Festival, a family event with food and music. Starting at 8 a.m. along Oak Bay Avenue.

Arts & Music in the Gardens. Fifty artists, three stages, food and nine acres of gardens, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at The Gardens at Horticulture Centre of the Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd. Free shuttle bus from Vancouver Island Tech Park. Go to hcp.ca.

Victoria Flamenco Festival, fourth annual version showcasing local and regional dancers, singers and guitarists through performances and workshops. Various venues including Centennial Square and Beacon Hill Park. Go to victoriaflamencofestival.com.

Summer Evenings at The Gardens featuring Odyssey String Quartet at 8 p.m. Entertainment every evening through August at Butchart Gardens; butchartgardens.com. Johnny Vallis at Beacon Bandshell in Sidney, 2-4 p.m.

Cougar Annie Tales. Katrina presents this one woman show about the legendary pioneer-settler, Cougar Annie, 8 p.m. at Sooke Harbour House, Sooke,. Tickets at tel. 250-885-7100 or at the door.

Hitting Homers for Hope. Child Find B.C. 25th annual Michael Dunahee Slo-Pitch Tournament of Hope at Topaz Park.

Victoria City Kennel Club Dog Show at the Saanich Fairgrounds, Stelly’s Cross Road. Go to victoriacitykennelclub.ca.

MONDAY, AUG. 8

Eighth annual First Nations, Inuit and Metis

Art Show. Monday through Aug. 31 at Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave., Sidney. More at marywinspear.ca.

Ballroom Dancing In the Square at Centennial Square. Mondays to Aug. 22, 7-9:30 p.m.; vbds.org; tel. 250-721-5483.

Afternoon Concerts in the Park with Close the Bombay Doors, noon-1 p.m. at the Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park.