CALENDAR

TUESDAY, AUG. 14

Saanich Music in the Park with Bobby Dazzler, 6-8 p.m. at Rutledge Park, Inverness Ave. Bring a chair or blanket.

Bug Buddies. A guided walk for five years and under to explore the world of insects. 10-11 a.m. at Mill Hill Regional Park. Must pre-register at CRD Parks programs, crd.bc.ca/parks, tel. 250-478-3344. Chris Millington and Dancin! at Butchart

Gardens, 8-9:30 p.m. General admission. butchartgardens.com

Speakeasy, swing jazz and cocktail culture in an old-timey Prohibition-era setting. Every Tuesday, 8-11:30 p.m. at the Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad St. Cost: $10 at the door includes a welcome drink.

Black Angus at The Irish Times Pub, 1200 Government St., 9 p.m. vicpubco.ca; 250-383-7775.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 15

Final concert of Brentwood Bay Music In the Park. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Pioneer Park, 7130 W Saanich Rd. Bring a chair or blanket, picnic dinner or buy food from vendors. More at brentwoodbay.info

Vegetarian Cooking Workshop, with demonstrations, recipes and full meal provided, 6:30-8 p.m. at Ukrainian Culture Centre, 3277 Douglas St. Details and registration at victoriahealthypeople.org/events

Clem Martini reading from his novel The Comedian, at Victoria Public Library, 7-8:30 p.m. Go to gvpl.ca for details.

Springboard Open Stage, to watch or to play. Every Wednesday at the Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad St., 9-11:30 p.m.