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Victoria Shamrocks

• The Victoria Shamrocks play their final regular season home game tonight against fan favourite match up,  the Nanaimo Timbermen. It  is also Mascot Madness Night so bring the kids and your camera and enjoy this fun evening – Tail Gate Party starts at 6pm, doors open at 6:30 and the game starts at 7:45pm. Guaranteed fun for all!

Symphony Splash!

• Victoria’s Symphony Splash takes place on Sunday August 1st, in Victoria’s beautiful Inner Harbour. The Symphony Splash is one of the largest outdoor symphony events in Canada and is expected to attract more than 40,000 visitors and local residents.  For more information please go to the official symphony website at: www.victoriasymphony.ca

The concert concludes with a performance of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, complete with bells, cannons and fireworks.

Chess In The Square

• Outdoor chess in CRD Square (corner of Fisgard and Government Streets, Victoria) running until September 12
• Giant chess, learn to play and casual games are being offered and best of all it’s FREE
• For more information and details you can go to www.juniorchess.com

The Courtyard Sessions

• Atomique Productions is offering a selection of FREE performances by some of Victoria’s finest musical talents. A full line up of performers and times can be found at www.marketsquare.ca. Runs until August 21.

Spending Saturday in the city shopping, dining and sightseeing gets even better with these free outdoor concerts in Market Square.

Award Winning Magic of Murray Hatfield and Teresa

• The wonder of magic, music and amazing illusion continues on August 7, 14 and 21 at the Victoria Conference Centre. Performances start at 6:30pm. Ticket information and more details can be found at www.downtownvictoria.ca and click on Happening in the City.

Parksville Beach Fest

• Continuing until August 15th at Parksville Beach you can enjoy the amazing sand sculptures crafted and created by some of the finest sand sculptors. There is a $2 suggested donation for viewing and you can vote for your favourite sand castle.
• Music in the Park also runs every Friday and Saturday at the Picnic Shelter (7 to 9pm) and every Sunday at the Gazebo (3 to 5pm). The full line up of musicians and dates can be found at www.parksvillebeachfest.ca
• As well as these events, the Community Park in Parksville  provides a great place to bring the family! The park provides an extensive playground, water park, picnic tables and lots of grassy areas to set up your picnic blanket and the incredible, vast Parksville Beach is only a matter of yards away – a great way to spend a weekend afternoon or day!

Victoria Highlanders

• The Victoria Highlanders have announced that they will play a home and home friendly series against the future NASL side FC Edmonton. The first game will be played on Sunday, August 8th at Bear Mountain Stadium. Kick off is at 6pm. The second game will be played at Edmonton’s Foote Field on Wednesday, August 11th at 7:35pm. 
• FC Edmonton is slated to begin play in the NASL in the 2011 season. A great way to spend the evening and to support local athletics within our community!

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