CALENDAR: The Proclaimers, Ribfest, Beer Festival, Paddle for Health
SATURDAY, SEPT. 8
Esquimalt Ribfest, an event of ribs, music and craft beer. Today 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Bullen Park, 1140 Lyall St.; esquimaltribfest.com. The Great Canadian Beer Festival, with a variety of brews food and live music. Noon5 p.m. at Royal Athletic Park. Tickets at ticketrocket.co; details at gcbf.com The Proclaimers plus guest at the McPherson Playhouse, 8 p.m. Sold-out event. Tel. 250-386-6121.
Victoria Music Gear Swap, buy, sell or trade musical instruments and equipment, plus hourly raffles. Noon-5 p.m. at Logan’s Pub, 1821 Cook St. Go to facebook.com.
Paddle for Health: FUNdraiser for Island Kids Cancer Association. From Willows Beach paddle past Cattle Point into Cadboro Bay to Gyro Beach then back to Willows Beach for lunch, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; paddleforhealth.ca.
One Wave Gathering, an international Pacific Indigenous arts celebration on Lekwungen territory, to Sept. 15.; Pacificpeoplespartnership.org.
One Day. A free outdoor event celebrating diversity with musical entertainment, accessible activities, kids’ fun zone, marketplace and a barbecue. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Topaz Park.
Country Grocer Men’s Health Day offers free PSA tests for men over age 40, or those who have a history of prostate cancer in their family. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at Tillicum Mall, 3170 Tillicum Rd.; islandprostatecentre.com
Ethiopian New Year Celebration with music and cuisine. 7-11:30 p.m. at Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 3277 Douglas St. Tickets at eventbrite.ca or Messob Ethiopian Cuisine, 1109 McKenzie St. Tel. 250-382-1501.
The Beach Rocks, a guided walk for all ages to get a glimpse of creatures that live beneath the rocks. Island View Beach Regional Park, 10-11:30 a.m. Meet at grassy area adjacent to picnic shelter off Homathko Road. Capital Regional Parks programs, crd.bc.ca/parks
Parkinson SuperWalk to support people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Esquimalt Gorge Park,1070 Tillicum Rd. Register and fundraise at superwalkbc.kintera.org. Little American Beer Festival at The Drake Eatery, 517 Pandora Ave., through Sunday. Paradise Street at Christie’s Pub, 1739 Fort St., 7:30-10:30 p.m. Tel. 250-598-5333. Mini Book Sale presented by CFUW Saanich Peninsula, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Deep Cove Farmer's Market, St. John’s United Church, 10990 West Saanich Rd.; cfuwsaanichpeninsula.org. Someone Like Your: Adele Songbook featuring Katie Markham at Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $54 at porttheatre.ca.
Fish Saw, Sachie Mikawa’s multimedia show, inspired by 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Intrepid Theatre, 1609 Blanshard St., 8 p.m. Tickets at eventbrite.ca.
Sea and Sky featuring Francois Houle, clarinet, Joan Blackman, violin and Jane Hayes, piano at the Phoenix Auditorium at The Haven, Gabriola Island, 2 p.m.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 9
Metchosin Day featuring live entertainment, more than 100 vendors, lamb and salmon barbecue, displays, animals and kids’ event. 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. at Metchosin Municipal Grounds, behind the fire hall, 4450 Happy Valley Rd. Details and schedule at metchosinday.ca. Someone Like Your: Adele Songbook featuring Katie Markham at Elements Casino, 1708 Island Hwy., 8 p.m. Tickets at ticketmaster.ca; tel. 250-391-031. Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls Be
More Kind World Tour at Alix Goolden Performance Hall, 907 Pandora Ave., 7:30 p.m. Tickets at ticketfly.com or tel. 250-386-5311.
Esquimalt Ribfest, with ribs, music and craft beer at Bullen Park, 1140 Lyall St., 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Go to esquimaltribfest.com for entertainment schedule and menus. Broadmead Community Day, lots of activities, music and food. 1 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Broadmead Village Shopping Center, 777 Royal Oak Dr.; broadmead.ca.
Victoria Grandmothers for Africa 12th Annual Cycle Tour Welcome Home. 35 Vancouver Island grandmothers finish their annual cycle tour, raising awareness and funds for the SLF’s Grandmothers Campaign. They will be led into Centennial Square by Mayor Lisa Helps and celebrated by the Gettin’ Higher Choir and the many supporters of this cause. 2:15-3:30 p.m. An Indian Classical Music Concert: Guru Sishya Parampara at UVic. Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, MacLaurin Building, 4:30 p.m. Tickets at uvic.ca.
Doug Beardsley Book Launch of The Splendour and The Suffering, poems and travels in Mexico at Bastion Books, 14 Bastion Square, 3-4 p.m.
A Glitzy Affair. People Meeting People dinner and dance party. Live music by Pulp Mills and dress to excess or simply wear black and white. 5:30-9 p.m. at Monterey Recreation Centre, 1442 Monterey Ave.; victoriapmp.com.