FRIDAY, JULY 21
Buffy Sainte-Marie with her full band and guest Leeroy Stagger, 7:30 p.m. at Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney. Tickets at marywinspear.ca or tel. 250-656-0275.
Shirley Valentine starring Lorene Cammiade and directed by Wendy Merk. A Dragon Monkey Theatre Production at Langham Court Theatre. Tonight, 8 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. Tickets at langhamtheatre.ca and tel. 250-384-2142.
2017 Marine Festival and World Championship Bathtub Race in Nanaimo. Friday through Sunday at Maffeo Sutton Park. Highlights include the Shaw Sail Past on Wheels parade, fireworks and the 51st World Champion Bathtub Race. Details and schedule of events at bathtubbing.com
Afternoon Concerts in the Park at Cameron Bandshell presents Emily Carr String Quartet, 1:30-3:20 p.m. at Beacon Hill Park.
33rd annual Island Folk Festival at Providence Farm in Duncan with three stages of entertainment, food, kids events, vendors, workshops and more. Friday through Sunday at 1843 Tzouhalem Rd.. Free shuttle service from downtown Duncan. Full schedule at islandfolkfestival.ca
Moon Walk, a guided walk for five years and up at Coles Bay Regional Park. When the moon is new, the tide is low, offering a chance to explore the creatures at the beach. Friday, 10-11:30 a.m., meet at the kiosk in the parking lot off Inverness Road. Wear shorts and beach shoes. CRD Parks programs, crd.bc.ca/parks, tel. 250-478-3344.
The Quality Foods Canadian Sand Exhibition, featuring the work of Master Sand Sculptors from around the world. Through Aug. 20, details at parksvillebeach.ca
Ukee Days, featuring logger sports, food, vendors, parade and fun. Today through Sunday in Ucluelet. See ukeeday.wordpress.com
Victoria Lawn Bowling Club third annual SIBO International Open Pairs Tournament. Today through Sunday at 100 Cook St. Details at victorialbc.com or tel. 250-383-5851.
SATURDAY, JULY 22
Vegtoria! Victoria’s Veg Fest 2017! With food, prizes, speakers, bands and more. Noon-5 p.m. in Centennial Square. Details at vegtoria.ca
Music by the Sea at Bamfield, with classical and contemporary solo and chamber music, sophisticated jazz and alternative music for your enjoyment. Saturday through July 30, learn more at usicbythesea.ca or tel. 250-728-3887.
2017 Cycle of Life Tour, a fundraiser for hospice care on Vancouver Island with 80 riders travelling 200 kilometers through Victoria, Cowichan Valley and Salt Spring Island. Saturday and Sunday, details at cycleoflifetour.ca
Summer Recital Series features David Michaux on trumpet and Friends. 4 p.m. at Christ Church Cathedral, 930 Burdett Ave. More at christchurchcathedral.bc.ca
AIBC Architectural Walking Tours. Architectural Institute of B.C. presents tours of Fort Victoria, Canada’s oldest Chinatown and James Bay, the childhood home of renowned artist Emily Carr. Every Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., meet outside the Visitor Info Centre, 812 Wharf St. Cost: $10. See aibc.ca for schedule.
Learn to Camp at Ford Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Site. For first-time campers to learn how to set up a tent, use a camp stove, light a campfire and acquire safety skills. Saturday and Sunday, details and registration at parkscanada.gc.ca or 1-888-773-888. Limited space.
