Fun things to do this second August weekend

The weekend is hereand it's expected to be a warm one! Here are some fun things to keep you busy.

Remember tofollow COVID-19guidelines when necessary, and although masking is not mandatory it is still encouraged. Let's have a safeand fun weekend!

Old Home Week begins

After a two-year hiatusdue to COVID-19 restrictions, Old Home Week begins Fridaywith events such as the Mayor's Drive-Thru BBQ at Lower Queen Street at 5 p.m. andMi'kmaq Heritage Actors performing at Founder's Food Hall and Market on Saturdayat 10 a.m.

The theme this year is Country Days.The festival has a different outlook this year due to COVID-19. Premier Dennis King said this year's festival will be memorable because of its unique nature.

Hip-hop and rap artists at BGs

Looking to hear unique bars and rhythm this weekend? The Iron Mic Festival and Conference continues Saturdayat the Charlottetown Beer Garden and Seafood Patiofrom 10:30 p.m.

The hip-hop/rap music festival features 12 amateur and up-and-coming artists on the Island, performing and competing for a cash prize of $1,000. The event is the second stage of the competition, and six artists will advance to the next stage.

Oyster Shucking Championship at Tyne Valley

In 2014, a team of 10 oyster shuckers broke aGuinness World Record, shucking 8,840 oysters at the Tyne Valley championship! Can we see something close to that again? We may find out Saturdayas the Canadian Oyster Shucking Championship returns thisat Green Park Road, Tyne Valley.

The event runs from 3 to 11 p.m. with music performances, and the oyster shucking competition will begin at 6 p.m.

The Umbrella Collective Patio Show

This Saturday might just be hip-hop appreciation day on P.E.I.

Upstreet Craft Brewery is hosting an evening filled with hip-hop music performances from several artists, such as award-winning P.E.I. based rapper, Daniel Butterfield, better known as Vince the Messenger. The Umbrella Collective Patio Show will feature more than just music, as there will be a live painting from Film PEI's artist in residence, Teresa Kuo. There will also be a speech from Khadija Usman, an officer with the Atlantic Student Development Alliance.

Rubber duck racing at Wheatley River

The Wheatley River Improvement Group is hosting a duck race Saturdayat Rackman's Pond at 12 p.m. The race is part of the Celebrate Our River Dayevent. It is hosted to support the Wheatley River Improvement Group.

Wonder Women at Charlottetown

P.E.I. based pianist Sarah Hagen will be performing a 75-minute recital on the works of her favourite female composers from the 18th and 19th century, such as Clara Schaumann, Cecile Chaminade and Marianne von Martinez. It will take place at the St. Paul Anglican Church in Charlottetown Saturdayfrom 2:30 p.m.

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