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The festival, now in its 16th year, features site-specific performances by eight companies. Tours launch from two locations, and are accessible by walking or cycling.

Learn all about bats at a guided evening walk at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park

Paul Pigat crafts a unique sound that combines jazz, blues and rockabilly

Sculptors from the United States, Netherlands, Portugal, Australia, Russia, Czech Republic, and Ukraine are taking part in this year’s competition, which opens Friday afternoon

Professors are re-evaluating how they approach teaching the work of Alice Munro following revelations the writer protected her husband after learning he had sexually abused her daughter.

Peter Hayman was hired by Vancouver Island South Film & Media Commission to succeed film industry veteran Kathleen Gilbert, who retired April 30 after 14 years in the role. He started work on May 1.

The line-up for Tilt!, at Phillips Backyard July 5-7, features Orville Peck, Noah Cyrus, Jessie Reyez, Saint Motel, Half Moon Run, Flyana Boss and more

Arts writer Mike Devlin picks his favourite upcoming events, including Comedy for a Cause at the Vic Theatre on Friday, July 5.

Upcoming events: Saanich Flavour Trail, July 6, 7; Hispanic Picnic, July 6; Festival of India, July 7

7,000 showed up for the main event, but low temperatures and rain on Saturday hurt festival attendance.