TODAY
A Midsummer Night's Dream presented by Victoria's Shakespeare by the Sea at Holland Point Park, 100 metres southeast of Dallas and Menzies, James Bay, in the tent. Today at 2 and 7 p.m.; [email protected]
North Saanich Flavour Trail, celebrating the food, culture, art and history of North Saanich. See northsaanich.ca
Annual Lion Dance Parade in Chinatown, 1: 30-2 p.m., rain or shine at the Gates of Harmonious Interest, followed by Kung Fu demonstration. See hungfut.ca
Sunday Afternoon, 1862: The Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria presents an afternoon in 1862 with songs, dances and games from Victoria's past in Centennial Square, noon-5 p.m.
Sidney Summer Sounds Concert Series final event, with the Timebenders, 2-4 p.m. at Beacon Pavilion, Beacon Park.
Spectator-friendly Provincial Track Championships presented by Greater Victoria Velodrome Association, starting at 10: 30 a.m. at West Shore Velodrome. See gvva.bc.ca
Sunday Concerts in the Park with Oliver Swain and Friends at Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park. Series runs Sundays through Sept. 9, 1: 30-3: 20 p.m.
Crown Jewels by the Peninsula Players at Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney, 2 p.m. See peninsularplayers.bc.ca
Tofino Lantern Festival, 7-10: 30 p.m. at Tofino Botanical Gardens. See raincoasteducation.org
MONDAY
Tony Bennett in concert, Monday, 7: 30 p.m. at the Royal Theatre. Tel. 250-386-6121.
Fringe Theatre Festival 2012, live comedy, drama, dance, spoken word, musicals and physical theatre, 55 shows in nine venues, daily to Sept. 2. Tickets at Rocket's Fringe Central, 2-1609 Blanshard at Fisgard. 250-590-6291 or victoriafringe.com
The Earth from Above: An Astronaut's Perspective,an illustrated presentation with Julie Payette, 91原创 astronaut and co-chairwoman of UVic's 50th anniversary honorary cabinet, Monday at University Centre, Farquhar Auditorium, 7 p.m. Free with a reserved ticket at 250-721-8480.
Singe Fest, a cabaret of the arts with spoken word, improv and performance by Victoria performers. Nightly, 7-9 p.m through Sept. 2 at Fort Caf脙漏, 742 Fort St. See singe.ca
Lunchtime Concerts in the Square presents Janalee's Trio, at Centennial Square, noon1 p.m. See victoria.ca/cityvibe
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