YOUR WESTSHORE
Wednesday, Aug. 16, 6 to 9 p.m.
LANGFORD LEGION NIGHT MARKET
An evening of shopping, music, food and special guests. Free admission and kid friendly. Held at the Langford Legion. Over 30 vendors, including artwork, baked goods, clothing, candles and more. 761 Station Avenue. Wednesday evenings, 5 to 8 p.m.
LOCAL ARTISANS Q CENTRE MARKET – A FAMILY EVENT
The Q Centre market is a new summer market supporting local farmers, artisans, businesses and families. Every week, there is an array of local vendors showcasing their products. Food, activities for children and music. A place to come together as a community and enjoy everything summer has to offer. Kinsmen Fieldhouse, 1767 Old Island Highway, across from the Q Centre. Noon until 8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays until Sept. 30
BEACH FOOD FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS AT ESQUIMALT LAGOON
Head to the beach in Colwood every Friday and Saturday through the summer for eats from local food trucks parked on Esquimalt Lagoon. colwood.ca Aug. 16, 7 to 9 p.m.
SUMMER SPEAKER SERIES: GAVIN BRYARS
Metchosin Community House, 4430 Happy Valley Rd. Free and open to the public. Gavin will be talking about recent performances, especially in a tiny 12th century church in EastYorkshire, as well as the work he is doing on a forthcoming opera that will open next March in France, and his current ballet compositions. He will show a film of the church performance (18 minutes) as well as a draft film recording of one scene from the opera, based on Michael Ondaatje’s The Collected Works of Billy the Kid’ Details: 250-478-2286. Thursday, Aug. 17
MOVIES ON THE HILL AT WEST SHORE PARKS & RECREATION ‘LEGO BATMAN’
Enjoy a movie under the stars. Bring your blanket, snacks and friends for sunset on the hill behind the Juan de Fuca Library. to watch Lego Batman. A Colwood summer tradition. Admission by donation with proceeds to the Neighbourhood Nights Community Parks program. Popcorn, beverages and snacks available for purchase. Starts when the sun goes down, at approximately 8:45 pm. JDF Recreation Centre, behind the Library. 250-478-8384 westshorerecreation.ca Saturday, Aug. 19, 1:30 to 3:20 p.m.
WESTSHORE COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND ANNUAL CONCERT IN THE PARK
Cameron Bandshell Beacon Hill Park Enjoy the sun or sit in the shade of the park trees. Westshore Community Concert Band will entertain you with an eclectic selection of music. Expect pieces by Robert Buckley, Clare Grundman, Alfred Reed, James Gayfer, Pierre LaPlante and David Eastmond, among others. Free. westshoreband.org Tuesday, Aug. 22, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
ART AT THE PUB
Six Mile Pub, 494 Old Island Hwy. Art at the Pub is a fun and social creative event for adults, and offers art-making instruction to people 19+ at all levels of experience. Workshop lasts 2 to 2.5 hours. Participants create a work of art after enjoying a meal and beverage. InstructorTerri Rodstrom will lead participants to create a watercolour painting; design will be announced closer to the date. Tickets: $35 and include all supplies, art instruction, dinner, and an 8 oz. beverage. Details: 250-478-2286. Friday, Aug. 25, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
COOKEILIDH – LIVE IN THE STILL HOUSE!
Victoria Caledonian Distillery & Brewery, 761 Enterprise Cresc. Celebrate the official launch of the production floor in the Still House at the Victoria Caledonian Brewery & Distillery. Live music from Cookeilidh.This will also be the release of the much anticipated ‘Gowden Locks Amber Ale’. Come hang, dance, taste and drink with Cookeilidh and theTwa Dogs! No Cover. Details: 778-401-0410. Wednesday, Aug. 30, 7 to 9 p.m.
SUMMER SPEAKER SERIES: ANNA TCHERNAKOVA
Metchosin Community House, 4430 Happy Valley Rd. Filmmaker AnnaTchernakova will make a presentation about the work she has produced over the last year. Free. Details: 250-478-2286. westshorearts.org/event.php?id