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The capital region is an outdoor lover's paradise, especially in summer when the days are long and even the rain takes a vacation.

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Watch a traditional lion dance parade followed by a kung fu demonstration Sunday in Chinatown, as students of the Wong Sheung Kung Fu Club show off their strength, stamina, flexibility and dance skills.

We rent the same seaside cabin on Gabriola Island each summer. It's a family tradition. Sipping G&Ts while watching seagulls dive-bomb otters is about as idyllic as it gets.

ON STAGE What: Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival Where: Eight downtown venues (see victoriafringe.com for schedule) When: Thursday to Sept. 2 Tickets: $9 to $11 (with $5 Fringe button). Sold at the door, by phoning 250-590-6291 or victoriafringe.com.

At 86, Tony Bennett isn't interested in hanging up the microphone yet

Sex loomed large in the early days of the Canadian fringe theatre circuit. Shows that played Victoria included Transcendental Masturbation, Se The Musical and The Happy C--t. The idea was to grab the attention of theatregoers.

British singer Sarah Brightman may be the next paying passenger to ride a Russian rocket to the International Space Station, the Interfax news agency reported on Wednesday, citing an unidentified official in the space industry in Russia.

FRIDAY AUGUST 24 DANCE Lessons Argentine Tango - Beginners lessons 8 p.m. followed by Tango Pacifico Milonga, 9 p.m. at Café Casablanca, 2524 Bridge St. Cost: $8/$10 with lesson. Tel. 250-389-0222 tangopacifico.

EXHIBIT Building a University Art Collection: 50 Years When: Aug. 29 to Nov.