TODAY
India Mela 2012, by the India Canada Cultural Association: Enjoy Bhangra beats, traditional music, dancing and performances, fashion show and Indian cuisine. Today, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. in Centennial Square. See iccavictoria.com
18th Annual Victoria Dragon Boat Festival, Inner Harbour. Races and family entertainment all day, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Breast Cancer Survivors' Race and Pink Carnation Toss at noon. See victoriadragonboat.com Maria Manna: Women of Gospel Fundraiser at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-388-9166.
Blue Bridge Comedy Festival, final event presents Haugh and Tschrid Show, 9 p.m. at Hecklers, 123 Gorge Rd. E. See bluebridgecomedyfestival.com 2012 Motorcar Gathering with spectacular cars, music, food, fun and family. Annual car picnic reinvented in support of Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children. Today, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 2400 Arbutus Rd. Tel. 250-519-6935.
Local Sculptures Tour and Picnic with the Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition: Discover scenic public sculptures around Greater Victoria, easy 20-kilometre ride begins and ends at Selkirk Station, 80 Regatta Landing, off the Galloping Goose trail south of the Selkirk Trestle, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring a lunch for the picnic stop. Tel. 250-592-3631
Sunday Concerts in the Park presents History of the Blues at Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park. Concerts run Sundays until Sept. 9, 1: 30-3: 20 p.m. Sidney Summer Sounds Concert Series, with Johnny Vallis. Series presented every Sunday, 2-4 p.m. at Beacon Pavilion, Beacon Park.
Victoria Stamp, Coin and Collectible Fair, today, 9: 30 a.m.-4 pm. at Comfort Hotel, 3020 Blanshard St. Donation for school stamp program.
MONDAY
Cram Session, a series of short, funny skits presented by Sketch Ed comedy troupe, UVic students, 8 p.m. at Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad St. Details at SketchEdProductions.wordpress.com
Lunchtime Concerts in the Square at Centennial Square, presents Banjo Jim, noon-1 p.m. See victoria.ca/cityvibe
Butchart Gardens Summer Festival, nightly to Sept. 1. Monday, 7: 30 p.m., Colleen Eccleston and John Gogo. Tel. 250-652-5256 or go to butchartgardens.com
Movie Monday: Weibo's War: In the 1990s, natural gas wells were drilled near the home of Rev. Wiebo Ludwig and his clan in Alberta. Q&A with filmmaker David York. Screening at Eric Martin Pavilion, Fort Street, 6: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-595-3542 or moviemonday.ca
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