CALENDAR
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8
Victoria Summer Music Festival, final event presents Voyage Latin with Haitian-Canadian soprano, Marie-Josée Lord with David Jacques, guitar and Ian Simpson, double bass at UVic’s Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets Ivy’s Books and vsmf.org. Tel. 250-383-9555.
Chris Walblch and Jenny Ing at Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-388-9166; hermannsjazz.com
Wingfield’s Progress (to Aug.11, 21, 24), Wingfield’s Folly (Aug. 13-20, 22, 25) and Letters from Wingfield Farm (to Aug. 21, 23, 24) : three comic performances by Rod Beattie as Walt Wingfield at the Belfry Theatre, 1291 Gladstone Ave., Tuesday through Saturday at 8 p.m., matinées Saturday at 4 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 7, 14, 21 at 1 p.m. Tel. 250-385-6835 or belfry.bc.ca
22nd annual Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival, to Aug. 17, 7:30 p.m. on the lawns of the Lansdowne Campus of Camosun College. Visit vicshakespeare.com. The Merry Wives of Windsor: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Measure for Measure: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Tickets at TicketRocket.org. Dinner picnic baskets for pre-order (24 hours notice required) reserve at producer@VicShakespeare.com
My Fair Lady by the Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre at McPherson Playhouse, tonight through Aug. 18, Tuesday through Saturday at 8 p.m. with matinée Aug. 11, 14, 17 and 18 at 2 p.m. Tickets 250386-6121. Opening night.
Snake Day. CRD Regional Parks, Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary and UVic present this slithery event at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park. All ages drop-in from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tel. 250-4783344 or crd.bc.ca/parks
Architectural walking tours by the Architectural Institute of B.C., daily at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. (No tour Monday or Friday at 1 p.m.) Six tours of Victoria. Details at Tel. 1-800-6670753 or aibc.ca
FRIDAY, AUGUST 9
All Breed Championship Dog Show, Friday through Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Saanich Fairgrounds, 1528 Stelly’s Cross Road. Free spectator event for all ages. Leave pets at home. victoriacitykennelclub.ca
Bastion Square: Victoria Vice Tours, every Friday and Saturday to Aug. 24 at the Maritime Museum of B.C., 28 Bastion Square, 8 p.m. The town gossip will give you a tour of Bastion Square. Tel. 250-385-4222 or mmbc.bc.ca
Victoria Django Festival featuring Emily Braden, Brishen, Jaron Freeman-Fox, Chris Sartison and acoustic stage hosted by Brett Marten at White Eagle Hall, 90 Dock St, 8 p.m. Tickets at Ditch, Lyle’s and Larsen Music.
Pablo Cardenas Latin Jazz Combo at Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-388-9166; hermannsjazz.com
Scotty Hills, patio, 4-7 p.m. followed by The Sardines, 9 p.m. at Canoe Brewpub, 450 Swift St. canoebrewpub.com
Free-B Film (Victoria Film Festival) at Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park, 9-11 p.m. every Friday and Saturday to Aug. 24. Bring your own blanket, flashlight and snacks. Tonight: UHF, Saturday The Never Ending Story.
Saanich International Folk Dancers, final event at Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park, 7 p.m. to dusk. Beginner welcome, no partners required. Free. Tel. 250-477-4213.
Discovery Walks. Historical walking tours on a variety of topics with eight themes offered on different days of the week at 2 p.m. daily. Details 250-384-6698 or discoverthepast.com
Victoria Annual India Fest (Mela) at Centennial Square, daily to Sunday. Friday: 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.) A free public event showcasing Victoria’s Indian community. Live entertainment, classical and modern Bollywood music and dance plus other multicultural communities showcased. Opening ceremony Saturday at 11 a.m.