Out There Art Festival

Bringing interactive and community art to Quadra Village.

Please remember to maintain a distance of at least 2m from all other parties when attending pop-up performances. If it’s feeling too crowded for your comfort please go check out some art, or attend another performance instead. There's lots to see and do!

Live Painting - Join local artist Kleque Method at Part and Parcel (2656 Quadra St) at 1pm to watch her transform a simple wood panel between local favourite Part and Parcel (2656 Quadra Street) and the Terific Hair Salon into a lively design with personality that depicts movement, includes fun elements, and perhaps even some silliness.

The Art Lark - A funny and engaging mini art lesson and activity for kids, will be hosted by the delightful Art Lark at Wark Street Park, starting at 1pm.
 
Musical Performances - Victoria Afrofusion Artist Nirvanhai O’Raahikojo will be performing at 1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm behind the Capital Bike offices at Hillside Avenue and Fifth Street. Also performing will be Wych, a singer/songwriter with a variety of instruments.

Storyteller Jennifer Ferris - Head over to 1130 Vista Heights at 3:30 or 7pm for a half hour of storytelling with acclaimed local storyteller Jennifer Ferris. Entertaining and engaging for both adults and children of all ages.
 
Theatre SKAM - Sit on the field closest to Quadra and Kings at 950 Kings Road (formerly Blanshard Elementary) to catch a performance at 3:30, 4:00, or 4:30pm.

Music Under the Tower - Fabulous local musicians will be performing live at the Stage under the Tower at Summit Park Stage.

• 1pm - Nick Mintenkno
• 2pm - Blake Candy & Aron Bird
• 3pm - The Frolickers

Meet the Artist - Charlotte Friend - Emerging artist Charlotte Friend, who began painting at the beginning of the pandemic, will share her works featuring tall trees, owls, and the various colour and light combinations that nature magically puts together to provide the world’s backdrop from 9:45am to 1pm at 1160 Vista Heights.

Spoken Word with Youth Poet Laureate James Summer & Friends - A special performance from local youth poets behind the Razzle Dazzle building at Wark Street Park, starting at 1:30pm.

Love in Apocalyptic Times (mature themes) - Join poet honeysucklemarie and sound artists Dirac and emmmceeedeee from 2-4pm at 2840 Graham Street (between Vista Heights and Topaz) for a poetry and sound art collaboration featuring shadow work, psychology and intra/interpersonal relating with sounds, beats and music. The piece engages with the struggles and triumphs of relating in difficult and uncertain times, where our understanding of family, partnerships, friendship and community can shift and morph by challenging and sitting with what it is to love ourselves and each other in ways that are healthy, grounded and enduring.

Storyteller Jennifer Ferris - Acclaimed Victoria storyteller Jennifer Ferris will be back at 3:30 and 7pm for a half hour of storytelling at 1130 Vista Heights. Entertaining and engaging for both adults and children of all ages.

Community Art Hub Open House - Stop by Alter Arts Society's new Community Art Hub at the Quadra Village Community Centre (around back, access from Dowler) from 10am - 6pm to check out this fabulous new makerspace for artists, offering workshops and drop-in childminding. Donations of art-making equipment and supplies are welcome.

Meet the Artist - Charlotte Friend - Emerging artist Charlotte Friend, who began painting at the beginning of the pandemic, will share her works featuring tall trees, owls, and the various colour and light combinations that nature magically puts together to provide the world’s backdrop from 9:45am to 1pm at 1160 Vista Heights.

Storyteller Jennifer Ferris - Head over to 1130 Vista Heights at 10am, 3:30pm or 7pm for a half hour of storytelling with acclaimed local storyteller Jennifer Ferris. Entertaining and engaging for both adults and children of all ages.

Wark Street Park / 950 Kings Road (formerly Blanshard Elementary)

The Art Lark - A funny and engaging mini art lesson and activity for kids, will be hosted by the delightful Art Lark at Wark Street Park, starting at 11am.

Theatre SKAM - Sit on the field at 950 Kings Road to catch a family-friendly performance at 3:30, 4:00, or 4:30pm.

Behind Capital Bike (1034 Hillside), across from the Fifth Street Bar and Grill

Eyes of a 7 Year Old - Noon - 4pm in the space behind Capital Bike located at 1034 Hillside Avenue, across from the 5th Street Bar & Grill.

Bike Decorating Station and Bike Parade - Stop by Capital Bike between noon and 3:30pm at Capital Bike located at 1034 Hillside Avenue, across from the 5th Street Bar & Grill. Bike parade departs at 3pm.

Dano the Clown - Watch for balloon animal creator and smile-maker extraordinaire Dano the Clown out and about in Quadra Village from noon-3pm.

Field behind the Razzle Dazzle building (2549 Quadra Street)

The Food Kart - The Quadra Village Community Centre’s Food Skills for Youth Program is proud to bring beef and veggie hot dogs with all the fixings to the field behind the Razzle Dazzle building (2549 Quadra)! The King which comes with caramelized onions, cheese and bacon bits is always a crowd-pleaser! All proceeds support the Food Skills for Youth Program.

Bubble Dave - Dave the Bubble Guy will be creating soapy sculptures in real time from 4pm on at the field behind the Razzle Dazzle building at 2549 Quadra Street.

Groovy Beats in the Sun - In partnership with Footworks Entertainment, a series of DJs will bring you beats in a variety of genres from House to Liquid Drum & Bass to deep melodic dubstep for your listening pleasure from noon to 9pm out back of the Razzle Dazzle Building at 2549 Quadra St. More info and DJ bios at https://www.facebook.com/events/254478933166219

Set Times:

• Noon - Tedder - https://soundcloud.com/djtedder
• 1pm - RVH - https://soundcloud.com/rvh_sounds
• 2pm - Lucy Ford - https://soundcloud.com/djlucyford
• 3pm - Daniel James - https://www.mixcloud.com/danieljames-rhythmicdevices/
• 4pm - RyGuy - https://www.mixcloud.com/ry-guy/
• 5pm - Akela - https://soundcloud.com/akelabassmusic
• 6pm - .Lacey - https://soundcloud.com/michaelblacey
• 7:30pm - Applecat - http://www.soundcloud.com/applecatmusic

Glow Flow Arts Performance - Meet us behind the Razzle Dazzle Building at 2549 Quadra Street at 8:30pm for a dazzling performance by a group of local flow artists from the Fern Burn Club spinning, hooping, and dancing with their most fabulous glowy toys for your enjoyment.

Community Art Hub Open House - Stop by Alter Arts Society's new Community Art Hub at the Quadra Village Community Centre (around back, access from Dowler Street) from 10am - 6pm to check out this fabulous new makerspace for artists, offering workshops and drop-in childminding. Donations of art-making equipment and supplies are welcome.

Meet the Artist - Charlotte Friend - Emerging artist Charlotte Friend, who began painting at the beginning of the pandemic, will share her works featuring tall trees, owls, and the various colour and light combinations that nature magically puts together to provide the world’s backdrop from 9:45am to 1pm at 1160 Vista Heights.

Storyteller Jennifer Ferris - Head over to 1130 Vista Heights at 10am, 3:30pm or 7pm for a half hour of storytelling with acclaimed local storyteller Jennifer Ferris. Entertaining and engaging for both adults and children of all ages.

Days with Frog and Toad - Annab's Bookstore proudly presents this delightful children's puppet show at the Wark Street Park little theatre at 1pm and 1:30pm.
 

Spoken Word with Youth Poet Laureate James Summer & Friends - A special performance from local youth poets on the lawn outside 950 Kings Road (formerly Blanshard Elementary) at 1pm.

JOSEPHINE! - A 20 minute musical performance recurring periodically between 10am and 1:30pm at 1155 Vista Heights.

Roller Skate Victoria will be ripping it up in the parking lot of 950 Kings Road (formerly Blanshard Elementary) at 1pm and 1:40pm.
 

Musical Performances - Swing by 1128 Topaz (at Prior) to check out a temporary art installation, and enjoy performances by local musicians.

• 2pm - Matt Stern & Jessica Pickersgill
• 3pm - Harvey Moon

Love in Apocalyptic Times (mature themes) - Join poet honeysucklemarie and sound artists Dirac and emmmceeedeee from 2-4pm at 2840 Graham Street (between Vista Heights and Topaz) for a poetry and sound art collaboration featuring shadow work, psychology and intra/interpersonal relating with sounds, beats and music. The piece engages with the struggles and triumphs of relating in difficult and uncertain times, where our understanding of family, partnerships, friendship and community can shift and morph by challenging and sitting with what it is to love ourselves and each other in ways that are healthy, grounded and enduring.

Storyteller Jennifer Ferris - Head over to 1130 Vista Heights at 10am, 3:30pm or 7pm for a half hour of storytelling with acclaimed local storyteller Jennifer Ferris. Entertaining and engaging for both adults and children of all ages.

Dancing Out There - An improvisational dance duet showing how two people relate in the moment through physical expression will take to the stage in the parking lot at 950 Kings Road (formerly Blanshard Elementary) at 12:30, 1:20 and 2pm.

Roller Skate Victoria will be ripping it up in the parking lot of 950 Kings Road (formerly Blanshard Elementary) at 1pm and 1:40pm.

Dano the Clown - Watch for balloon animal creator and smile-maker extraordinaire Dano the Clown roaming around near 950 Kings Road (formerly Blanshard Elementary) from 12:30-2:30pm.

Victoria Academy of Ballet - Bring a blanket or a chair and take a seat on the field behind the Razzle Dazzle Building at 2549 Quadra Street to be treated to an upbeat contemporary dance piece called Sway. Choreographed by Victoria’s own Alysa Pires (Alysa Pires Dance Projects) this four-minute piece will be performed three times at 2, 2:30, and 3pm.

Sideshow Carnies, presented by Broad Theatrics - Step right up, townies and rubes, for this fabulous performance behind the Razzle Dazzle Building at 2549 Quadra Street! In the Great Depression of 1931, a few travelling Carnies have been left stranded – but will entertain you while they await pickup. The Barker introduces each astonishing act: The Multilingual Elocutionist! The World’s Strongest Man! The Mesmerizing Mentalist! And the sultry Snake Lady! Not for the faint of heart! This family-friendly short play with comedy, improv, puppetry and music will be starting at 2:10, 2:40, 3:10, and 3:40pm.