Sooke River Blue Grass Festival 2016 at Sooke River Campground
2016-06-19 - 2016-06-20, 2016-06-20 - 2016-06-21, 2016-06-21 - 2016-06-22 | Sooke River Campground, Sooke RIver Campground, Sooke, BC, Canada
The 14th annual Sooke River Bluegrass Festival takes place at the Sooke River Campground Friday June 17 to Sunday June 19, 2016. The full lineup has been announced. The lineup with artist links are at the bottom of this post.
Passes:
Full Festival Pass – $50
Friday single day – $20
Saturday single day – $30
Sunday single day – $10
– available at brownpapertickets.com
Camping costs and availability via Sooke River Campground or by phone (250) 642-6076
Sooke River Bluegrass Festival: http://www.sookebluegrass.com
Lineup:
John Reischman & The Pine Siskins | Tom Terrell | Twin Bandit | Wellesley Station | The Garrett Tompson Band | Sarah Jane Scouten | Riverside Bluegrass Band | Cover Point Drifters | Big Top Square Dance

Car Free YYJ 2016 on Douglas Street
2016-06-19 11:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | Douglas Street, Douglas Street, Victoria, BC, Canada
The Downtown Victoria Business Association presents the 2nd annual Car Free YYJ on Douglas Street Sunday June 19, 2016. The event features four stages of live entertainment spread between nine blocks of Douglas Street. The full lineup and schedule has been announced.
Admission is free.
Facebook Event: facebook.com/events/1644665369192257/
Car Free YYJ: http://www.carfreeyyj.ca
Lineup/Schedule:
Caledonia Ave. Stage
11:30am Fallbrigade
12:30pm Eryn Sharpe Trio
1:30pm Coastline
2:30pm Dave Lang & the Insolent Rabble
3:30pm Mike Edel
4:30pm Carmanah
First Peoples Festival – Centennial Square Stage
12pm Welcome to the Territory from Bradley Dick of Songhees Nation & Unity Drummers & Singers
1pm Metis Jiggers
2pm Animal Kingdom by Surrounded by Cedar
3pm Kwa’kwa’ ka wa kw Dancers
4pm Ahousaht Dancers
5pm Ahousaht Dancers
Yates Street Stage
11am Le La La Dancers
11:45am Joy District
12:45pm Dirty Mountain
1:45pm Lovecoast
2:45pm Coffee Eyes
3:45pm Quoia
4:55pm Acres of Lions
Courtney Street Stage
12pm Tilted Frame
12:50pm San Felix
1:50pm Zoo Riots
2:50pm Isobel Trigger
3:50pm Dope Soda
4:50pm The New Groovement

FernFest 2016 at Fernwood Square
2016-06-19 17:00 - 22:00, 2016-06-20 17:00 - 22:00, 2016-06-21 17:00 - 22:00 | Fernwood Square, 1300 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria, BC, Canada
The Fernwood Neighbourhood Resource Group presents the 21st Annual FernFest in Fernwood Square Friday June 17 and Saturday June 18, 2016. The full lineup including links to the artists are below.
Admission is free.
Facebook Event: facebook.com/events/1207933482596265/
FernFest: http://fernwoodnrg.ca/events-directory/fernfest/
Lineup and Schedule:
Friday June 17, 2016:
5pm – DJ Waxstatic
6pm – Masala
6:30pm – Zoubi and The Sea
7:30pm – The Choir
8pm – Deep Sea Gypsies
9pm – Leisure Club
Saturday June 18, 2016
12pm – Slim Sandy & The Hillbilly Boppers
1pm – The Half Moon Shine
2pm – Brothers in Farms
3pm – Wise Child
4pm – The Fernwood Coalition
5pm – Bucan Bucan
6pm – Johnny Dangus
7pm – Blackwood Kings
8pm – Tight Hair
9pm – Chance Lovett and The Broken Hearted

Pretty Good Not Bad: Freak Heat Waves w/ Fountain, Lieutenant Frank Dickens & Conduct at Copper Owl
2016-06-19 20:00 - 2016-06-20 00:00 | Copper Owl, 1900 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC, Canada
Weird Canada presents Freak Heat Waves with Fountain, Lieutenant Frank Dickets and Conductfor live at Copper Owl for Pretty Good Not Bad 2016 Sunday June 19, 2016.
Tickets $15 – available at Ticketfly.com
Facebook Event: facebook.com/events/616816221816202/
Pretty Good Not Bad: https://www.prettygoodnotbad.ca
Freak Heat Waves: https://www.facebook.com/freakheatwaves
Fountain: https://www.facebook.com/fountainonline
Lieutenant Frank Dickens: https://www.facebook.com/Lieutenant-Frank-Dickens-527435730743648/
Conduct: https://conductband.bandcamp.com

Pretty Good Not Bad: Darto w/ The Cymatics Research Institute, Eraser, Consumer Report & Nearly Dead at The Intrepid Theatre
2016-06-19 21:00 - 2016-06-20 00:00 | The Intrepid Theatre, 1609 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC, Canada
CAVITY presents Darto with The Cymatics Research Institute, Eraser, Consumer Report and Nearly Dead live at The Intrepid Theatre for Pretty Good Not Bad 2016 Sunday June 19, 2016.
Admission is free.
Facebook Event: facebook.com/events/533214326860552/
Pretty Good Not Bad: https://www.prettygoodnotbad.ca
Darto: https://www.facebook.com/Dartowa
The Cymatics Research: https://www.soundcloud.com/olde-mylk/cymatics-research-institute-the-unknown-knowns
Consumer Report: https://consumerreport.bandcamp.com
Nearly Dead: https://nearlydead.bandcamp.com

Pretty Good Not Bad: Jean-Michel Blais w/ Iceberg Ferg & Southwoods at The Atrium
2016-06-19 21:00 - 2016-06-20 00:00 | The Atrium, 800 Yates Street, Victoria, BC, Canada
Jean-Michel Blais performs with Iceberg Ferg & Southwoods live at The Atrium for Pretty Good Not Bad 2016 Sunday June 19, 2016.
Tickets $15 – available at Ticketfly.com
Facebook Event: facebook.com/events/1065175453540147/
Pretty Good Not Bad: https://www.prettygoodnotbad.ca
Jean-Michel Blais: http://www.jeanmichelblais.com
Iceberg Ferg: https://icebergferg.bandcamp.com
Southwoods: https://southwoods.bandcamp.com

Folk Show Sundays at Victoria Event Centre
2016-06-21 18:00 - 22:00 | Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad Street, Victoria, BC, Canada
Folk Show Sundays is a monthly showcase at the Victoria Event Centre held on the last Sunday of each month.
Admission $10 at the door.
Facebook Events: facebook.com/FolkShowSundays/events
Folk Show Sundays: https://www.facebook.com/FolkShowSundays

Ska & Reggae Fest: Toots and The Maytals w/ The Leg-Up Program, Tasman Jude & Mt. Eliah at Ship Point
2016-06-22 16:00 - 22:00 | Ship Point, Victoria, BC, Canada
Victoria BC Ska and Reggae Society presents Toots and The Maytals with The Leg-Up Program, Tasman Jude and Mt. Eliah at Ship Point for the 2016 Victoria Ska and Reggae Festival Wednesday June 22, 2016.
Tickets:
Full festival pass $149.50
VIP pass $225
Harbour pass $55
Single concert $39.50
– available at Lyle’s Place, Victoria Tourism Information Centre, The Reef and TicketWeb.ca
Facebook Event: facebook.com/events/1872038433023516/
Toots and The Maytals: https://www.facebook.com/tootsandthemaytals
The Leg-Up Program: https://www.facebook.com/TheLegUpProgram
Tasman Jude: http://www.tasmanjude.com
Mt. Eliah: http://www.mteliah.com

Ska & Reggae Fest: Chris Murray & The New Victorians w/ Downtown Mischief & Mr. Fantistik & Jah Request Circus Band at Distrikt Nightclub
2016-06-22 21:30 - 2016-06-23 01:00 | Distrikt, 919 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC, Canada
Victoria BC Ska and Reggae Society presents Chris Murray & The New Victorians w/ Downtown Mischief, and Mr. Fantistik & Jah Request Circus Band live at Distrikt for the 2016 Victoria Ska and Reggae Festival Wednesday June 22, 2016.
Tickets:
Full festival pass $149.50
VIP pass $225
Harbour pass $55
Single concert $14.50 earlybird/$16.50 regular
– available at Lyle’s Place, Victoria Tourism Information Centre, The Reef and TicketWeb.ca
Facebook Event: facebook.com/events/272548303077575/
Chris Murray & The New Victorians: https://www.facebook.com/chrismurrayroots
Downtown Mischief: http://www.downtownmischief.com
Mr. Fantastik & Jah Request Circus Band: https://www.facebook.com/Mr-Fantastik-Jah-Request-reggae-circus-band-109068142519390

Ska & Reggae Fest: Orquestra Brasileira de Musica Jamaicana, The Sentiments, Blackberry Wood & Skarate KID at Ship Point
2016-06-23 16:00 - 22:00 | Ship Point, Victoria, BC, Canada
Victoria BC Ska and Reggae Society presents Orquestra Brasileira de Musica Jamaicana, The Sentiments, Blackberry Wood and Skarate KID live at Ship Point for the 2016 Victoria Ska and Reggae Festival Thursday June 23, 2016.
Admission to this show is free
Tickets:
Full festival pass $149.50
VIP pass $225
Harbour pass $55
– available at Lyle’s Place, Victoria Tourism Information Centre, The Reef and TicketWeb.ca
Orquestra Brasileira de Musica Jamaicana: http://www.obmj.net
The Sentiments: https://www.facebook.com/thesentiments
Blackberry Wood: http://www.blackberrywoodmusic.com
Skarate KID: https://www.facebook.com/SkarateKID

Shauna Janz at Sunset Labs
2016-06-23 19:00 - 22:00 | Sunset Labs, 401 Herald Street, Victoria, BC, V8T 4R4, Canada
Shauna Janz performs her CD Release Party plus guests live at Sunset Labs Thursday June 23, 2016.
Tickets $10-$20 (sliding scale – available at shaunajanzmusic.com
Facebook Event: facebook.com/events/246802485675521/
Shauna Janz: http://www.shaunajanzmusic.com

Kathryn Calder w/ The Burning Hell at Copper Owl
2016-06-23 21:00 - 2016-06-24 00:00 | Copper Owl, 1900 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC, Canada
Kathrn Calder performs with The Burning Hell live at Copper Owl Thursday June 23, 2016.
Admission $12 at the door.
Facebook Event: facebook.com/events/997008980335616/
Kathryn Calder: http://www.kathryncalder.com
The Burning Hell: http://www.wearetheburninghell.com

Ska & Reggae Fest: Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra w/ Mud Funk, Blackwood Kings & Rebel Selector at Distrikt Nightclub
2016-06-23 21:30 - 2016-06-24 01:00 | Distrikt, 919 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC, Canada
Victoria BC Ska and Reggae Society presents The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra with Mud Funk, Blackwood Kings and Rebel Selector live at Distrikt for the 2016 Victoria Ska and Reggae Festival Thursday June 23, 2016.
Tickets:
Full festival pass $149.50
VIP pass $225
Harbour pass $55
Single concert $14.50
– available at Lyle’s Place, Victoria Tourism Information Centre, The Reef and TicketWeb.ca
Facebook Event: facebook.com/events/1342861785739793/
Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra: http://www.ttmo.ca
Mud Funk: https://www.facebook.com/MudFunk
Blackwood Kings: https://www.facebook.com/BlackwoodKings

Ska & Reggae Fest: Ninjaspy w/ The Party on High Street & More Than Mayhem at Lucky Bar
2016-06-23 21:30 - 2016-06-24 01:00 | Lucky Bar, 517 Yates Street, Victoria, BC, Canada
Victoria BC Ska and Reggae Society presents Ninjaspy with The Party on High Street and More Than Mayhem live at Lucky Bar for the 2016 Victoria Ska and Reggae Festival Thursday June 23, 2016.
Tickets:
Full festival pass $149.50
VIP pass $225
Harbour pass $55
Single concert $14.50
– available at Lyle’s Place, Victoria Tourism Information Centre, The Reef and TicketWeb.ca
Facebook Event: facebook.com/events/1716606461889883/
Ninjaspy: http://www.ninjaspy.net
The Party on High Street: https://www.facebook.com/thepartyonhighstreet
More Than Mayhem: https://www.facebook.com/nickshanezackjay

Naden Band at Cameron Bandshell
2016-06-24 13:30 - 15:20 | Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park, Victoria, BC, Canada
The City of Victoria presents The Naden Band of the Royal Canadian Navy live at Cameron Bandshell in Beacon Hill Park for ‘Afternoon Concerts in The Park’ Friday June 24, 2016.
Admission is free.
The Naden Band of the Royal Canadian Navy: http://en.nadenband.ca
CityVibe guide: http://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/departments/parks-rec-culture/culture/cityvibe.html

Ska & Reggae Fest: Dub FX w/ Mikey Dangerous, Illvis Freshly & Grossbuster at Ship Point
2016-06-24 16:00 - 22:00 | Ship Point, Victoria, BC, Canada
Victoria BC Ska and Reggae Society presents Dub FX w/ Mikey Dangerous, Illvis Freshly and Grossbuster live at Ship Point for the 2016 Victoria Ska and Reggae Festival Friday June 24, 2016.
Tickets:
Full festival pass $149.50
VIP pass $225
Harbour pass $55
Single concert $29.50
– available at Lyle’s Place, Victoria Tourism Information Centre, The Reef and TicketWeb.ca
Facebook Event: facebook.com/events/510881222447483/
Dub FX: http://www.dubfx.com
Mikey Dangerous: https://www.facebook.com/Mikey-Dangerous-9505023468/
Illvis Freshly: https://www.facebook.com/illvisfreshly
Grossbuster: https://www.facebook.com/GrossbusterMusic

TD JazzFest: Oliver Jones Trio & Halie Loren at the McPherson Playhouse
2016-06-24 19:30 - 22:30 | McPherson Playhouse, 3 Centennial Square, Victoria, BC, Canada
The Victoria Jazz Society presents the Oliver Jones Trio and Halie Loren live at the McPherson Playhouse for the 2016 TD Victoria International JazzFest Friday June 24, 2016.
Tickets $49/$41.50 – available at the Royal McPherson Box Office and rmts.bc.ca (beginning March 18, 2016)
Concert info: rmts.bc.ca/events/oliver-jones-trio-2016-mcpherson-playhouse
Oliver Jones: http://justin-time.com/artists.php?lang=en&aid=283
Halie Loren: http://www.halieloren.com

TD JazzFest: Craig Henderson Trio at Vista 18
2016-06-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Vista 18, 740 Burdett Avenue, Victoria, BC, Canada
The Victoria Jazz Society presents Craig Henderson Trio live at Vista 18 for the 2016 TD Victoria International JazzFest Friday June 24 and Saturday June 25, 2016.
Cover Charge
Concert info: http://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest/event/craig-henderson-trio
Craig Henderson Trio: http://www.craighenderson.ca

Dave Lang & the Insolent Rabble at Northern Quarter
2016-06-24 20:00 - 2016-06-25 00:00 | Northern Quarter, 1724 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC, Canada
Dave Lang & The Insolent Rabble perform live at Northern Quarter Friday June 24, 2016. The band will play two sets (8pm and 10pm)
Admission by donation.
Facebook Event: facebook.com/events/867024040110385/
Dave Lang: http://www.davelang.com

Clint Nottingham w/ Weasal & Fawn, The Cavaleros & Sh-Shakes at Copper Owl
2016-06-24 20:00 - 2016-06-25 01:00 | Copper Owl, 1900 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC, Canada
Clint Nottingham performs with Weasal & Fawn, The Cavaleros and Sh-Shakes live at Copper Owl Friday June 24, 2016.
Tickets $10 advance/$13 at the door – available at Cavity Curiosity Shop, The Garden of Eden & Sacred Herb.
Facebook Event: facebook.com/events/1196918510348557/
The Cavaleros: https://www.facebook.com/Cavaleros01
Sh-Shakes: https://www.facebook.com/SHSHAKES

TD JazzFest: Gwyneth Herbert Trio at Hermann's Jazz Club
2016-06-24 20:30 - 22:30 | Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View Street, Victoria, BC, Canada
The Victoria Jazz Society presents the Gwyneth Herbert Trio live at Hermann's Jazz Club for the 2016 TD Victoria International JazzFest Friday June 24, 2016.
Tickets $27 – available at The Victoria Jazz Society Office, Lyle’s Place, the Royal McPherson Box Office and rmts.bc.ca
Concert info: http://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest/event/gwyneth-herbert-trio
Gwyneth Herbert Trio: http://www.gwynethherbert.com

The Aaron Wood Band at Tally Ho Sports Bar
2016-06-24 21:00 - 23:55 | Tally-Ho Sports Bar & Grill, 3020 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC, Canada
The Aaron Wood Band perform live at The Tally-Ho Sports Bar Friday June 24, 2016.
Admission is free.
Facebook Event: facebook.com/events/484062015126844/
The Aaron Wood Band: This band and has no web presence.

Roots Rock Rodeo at My Bar and Grill
2016-06-24 21:00 - 2016-06-25 00:00 | My Bar & Grill, 310 Gorge Road East, Victoria, BC, Canada
Roots Rock Rodeo perform live at My Bar and Grill Friday June 24, 2016.
Admission is free.
Facebook Event: facebook.com/events/771686916300414/
Roots Rock Rodeo: http://www.rootsrockrodeo.com

TD JazzFest: Mike Rud at Hotel Grand Pacific Pacific Restaurant
2016-06-24 21:30 - 23:30 | Hotel Grand Pacific, 463 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC, Canada
The Victoria Jazz Society presents Mike Rud live at Hotel Grand Pacific Pacific Restaurant for the 2016 TD Victoria International JazzFest Friday June 24 and Saturday June 25, 2016.
Cover Charge
Concert info: http://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest/event/mike-rud-evening
Mike Rud: http://www.mikerud.com

TD JazzFest: John Lee Trio at The Jazz Room
2016-06-24 21:30 - 2016-06-25 00:00 | Harbour Towers Hotel, 345 Quebec Street, Victoria, BC, Canada
The Victoria Jazz Society presents The John Lee Trio live at The Jazz Room at the Harbour Towers Hotel for the 2016 TD Victoria International JazzFest Thursday June 30 to Saturday July 2, 2016.
Cover Charge
Concert info: http://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest/event/john-lee-trio-gig-open-jam-session
John Lee: http://www.johnleemusician.com

Ska & Reggae Fest: Amy Winehouse Night w/ The Ballantynes, The Valuables & Boomshack at Sugar Nightclub
2016-06-24 21:30 - 2016-06-25 01:00 | Sugar Nightclub, 858 Yates Street, Victoria, BC, Canada
Victoria BC Ska and Reggae Society presents Amy Winehouse Night with members of The Ballantynes, The Valuables & Boomshack live at Sugar Nightclub for the 2016 Victoria Ska and Reggae Festival Friday June 24, 2016.
Tickets:
Full festival pass $149.50
VIP pass $225
Harbour pass $55
Single concert $16.50
– available at Lyle’s Place, Victoria Tourism Information Centre, The Reef and TicketWeb.ca
Facebook Event: facebook.com/events/1902876126605317/
The Ballantynes: https://www.ballantynesband.com
The Valuables: https://www.facebook.com/The-Valuables-95736221990/
Boomshack: http://www.boomshackband.com
