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FRIDAY

FEB. 5

AUTHOR

Planet Earth Poetry presents Kate Braid at The Black Stilt Coffee House, 1633 Hillside Ave., 7:30 p.m. Cost: $3. Tel. 250-370-2077.

Island Writer Magazine invites submissions from writers on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Deadline Feb. 15. Details at victoriawriters.ca

DANCE

Lessons

Dance Days by Dance Victoria, today through Thursday. Free dance classes in African, ballet, ballroom, jazz and more; Workshops; Demonstrations and open rehearsals; Performances at the Royal Theatre (ticketed). Details at dancevictoria.com

Ballroom Dance Practice. Victoria Ballroom Dance Society (VBDS) open practice at Les Passmore Centre, 286 Hampton Rd., 7-9:30 p.m. Tel. 250-721-5483 or visit vbds.org.

Saanich International Folk Dancers teach dancing from around the world at Fairfield United Church, 1303 Fairfield Rd., 7:30 p.m. Cost: $5/$4.No partner required, wear soft-soled shoes. Tel. 250-598-6424.

Social

Argentine Tango, Milonga Caminar, 9 p.m. at Cafe Casablanca, 2524 Bridge St. Cost: $8. Visit tangocaminar.com

Dance to the music of Rukus at Royal Canadian Legion 292, 411 Gorge Rd. East, 8:30 p.m. Tel. 250-384-5213.

Fairfield Fusion Fridays community dance with music by Dancing Wolf at Gary Oak Room, 1335 Thurlow, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Family friendly, non-alcohol event. Cost: $8, under 12 years free.

FILM

Victoria Film Festival, today through Sunday. Office at 1215 Blanshard St. Tel. 250-389-04444. Tickets: $2/$9; five films $43/ 10 films $84; passes $125/$175/$250/$500. Details and program see victoriafilmfestival.com

MUSIC

Classical

Fridaymusic by UVic School of Music with keyboard students at Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, 12:30 p.m. Donation. Tel. 250-721-8559.

The Pacific Baroque Festival 2010: Bach, Buxtehunde and Telemann, today through Sunday

-- Bach's Long Walk with Pacific Baroque Festival Ensemble, Anne Grimm (soprano) and Marc Destrubé (baroque violin) at Alix Goolden Hall, 907 Pandora Ave., 8 p.m., pre-concert talk 7:15 p.m. with Jo-Ann Roberts. Tickets: $25/$30. Tel. 250-472-7644 or pacbaroque.com

University of Victoria Wind Symphony present German Music for Winds at UVic. University Centre Farquhar Auditorium, 8 p.m. Tickets: $12/$10. Tel. 250-721-8480.

Folk, Roots, Blues

James Bay Coffee and Books, 143 Menzies St., open stage at 8 p.m. followed by Steve Lezetc. Tel. 250-386-4700.

Funk, Soul and R&B

Momentum at 17 Mile House Pub, 5126 Sooke Rd., Sooke, 8 p.m.-midnight. Tel. 250-642-5942.

Bob Marley 65th Jubilee Celebration with Rootz Underground at Sugar Nightclub, 858 Yates St., 9 p.m. Cost: $19.50 advance. Tel. 250-920-9950.

Jazz

Chris Millington Trio at the Bengal Lounge, Fairmont Empress hotel, 8-11 p.m. Tel. 250-384-8111.

Lust Life Trio at Vista 18, 740 Burdett Ave., 8-11 p.m. Tel. 250-382-9258.

Bill Mulley at the piano, Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa, 45 Songhees Rd., 6-9 p.m. Tel. 250-360-2999.

Storm Nilson Trio at the Superior, 106 Superior St., 8-10:30 p.m. Cost: $4. Tel. 250-380-9515.

CR Avery at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St. 8 p.m. Tel. 250-388-9166.

Pop and Rock

Friday Night Jam with Route 66 at Langford Legion Lounge, 761 Station Rd. 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover. Tel. 250-478-8365.

Ginzou Knives, Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Tel. 250-361-3310.

OUTDOORS

Walk, Run, Hike

Esquimalt Community Walking Group meets in foyer at Esquimalt Rec Centre, 527 Fraser St. at 10 a.m. for one-hour walk. Tel. 250-412-8500.

Ghost Walks every Friday and Saturday with Discover the Past. Learn why Victoria is B.C.'s most haunted city. Meet outside Visitor Information Centre (Government and Wharf) at 7:30 p.m. Cost: $13/$11. Tel. 250-384-6698.

THEATRE

A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline. A musical tribute to a legend, by Chemainus Theatre Festival, today through Feb. 27. Tel. 1-800-565-7738 or 250-246-9820 chemainustheatrefestival.ca

The Government Inspector presented by Claremont Secondary School's Year Long Drama at 4980 Wesley Rd., today, Saturday, Wednesday to Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $7.50. Tel. 250-658-5221.

Dark of the Moon presented by Shawnigan Lake School at Wilkinson Studio Theatre, Shawnigan Lake School, today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Cost: $5. Tel. 250-743-5516.

The Music Man by the South Island Musical Theatre Society at the Cowichan Theatre, Duncan, today, Saturday, Feb. 12, 13 at 7:30 p.m. with matinee Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets: $30. Tel. 250-748-7529.

Where the Blood Mixes by Kevin Loring at the Belfry Theatre, 1291 Gladstone Ave., today through Feb. 21; Tuesday-Saturday at 8 p.m. with matinees Saturday at 4 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets: $23-38. Tel. 250-385-6815.

SATURDAY

FEB. 6

AUTHOR

Greater Victoria Public Library: Juan de Fuca Branch presents teen creative writing workshop with Rob Stevenson, 3-5 p.m. Ages 13-18 years. Tel. 250-391-0653.

DANCE

Performance

Cinderella. A Ballet Jorgen presentation at Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave., Sidney, today at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets: $35/$30/$15. Tel. 250-656-0271.

Social

Dance to the music of Rukus at Royal Canadian Legion 292, 411 Gorge Rd. East, 8:30 p.m. Tel. 250-384-5213.

MUSIC

Classical

The Pacific Baroque Festival 2010: Bach, Buxtehunde and Telemann, today through Sunday.-- Telemann Goes to School with Pacific Baroque Festival Orchestra, Victoria Children's Choir, Marc Destrubé at Alix Goolden Hall, 907 Pandora Ave., 8 p.m., pre-concert talk, 7:15 p.m. with Jo-Ann Roberts. Tickets: $25/$30. Tel. 250-472-7644 or pacbaroque.com

Haiti Benefit Concert to rebuild education and healthcare with Jeremy Walsh, Jennifer Louise Taylor, Phillip Le Ross, Robyn Cathcart and Arthur Rowe at Queenswood, 2494 Arbutus Rd., 7 p.m. Tickets: $25. queenswoodvictoria.ca/haiti

Haiti Relief at Mary Winspear Theatre, Sidney, a fund raising event with the Linden Singers of Victoria, Bayside Big Band; $443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron Pipes and Drums; Saanich Peninsular Pipes and Drums (afternoon) and Roger Hind and the Sidney Pipers (evening) and many more performers at 2:30 and 7 p.m. Tickets: $10. Tel. 250-656-0275.

Sooke Philharmonic Chamber Players, conducted by Norman Nelson with soloist Ashley Cumming at Sooke Community Theatre, 6218 Sooke Rd., 8 p.m. and Sunday at New St. Mary's Church, 4125 Metchosin Rd., 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $18/$15/$5. Tel. 250-642-2849.

Country/Bluegrass

Country Music Jam every Saturday, 3-7 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, Esquimalt Dockyard Branch Br. #172, 622 Admirals Rd.Tel. 250-383-3003.

Folk, Roots and Blues

Harry Manx, in concert at University Centre Farquhar Auditorium, 8 p.m. Tickets: $32. Tel. 250-721-8480.

Victoria Regional Songwriters Concert with stories and songs by Mowbray and Mills at Fairfield Gonzales Community Centre, 1335 Thurlow, noon-2 p.m. Cost: $6/$10 family. Tel. 250-595-5425

Funk, Soul and R&B

The Randy Tucker Band at Swiftsure Lounge, Days Inn on the Harbour, 427 Belleville St., 3-6 p.m. Tel. 250-389-0839.

Harris Gilmore and The MoJos at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Tel. 250-361-3310.

Jazz

Brent Jarvis Trio at the Bengal Lounge, Fairmont Empress hotel, 8-11 p.m. Tel. 250-384-8111.

Lust Life Trio at Vista 18, 740 Burdett Ave., 8-11 p.m. Tel. 250-382-9258.

Greenlaw at the Superior, 106 Superior St., 8-10:30 p.m. Cover. $4. Tel. 250-380-9515.

Bill Mulley at the piano, Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa, 45 Songhees Rd., 6-9 p.m. Tel. 250-360-2999.

Brad Prevedoros at RC Grillhouse, 202-9800 McDonald Park Rd. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tel. 250-665-7353.

Pop and Rock

Cinemagic! a musical tribute to Hollywood blockbusters old and new featuring the Starlight Pops Choir at St. Aidan's United Church, 3703 St. Aidan's St., today and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $20 (door, cash only) See StarlightPopsChoir.com

OUTDOORS

CRD Parks programs. Tel. 250-478-3344.

High Ridge Hike at Francis/King Regional Park. Join Regional Parks for hike on the High Ridge Trail. Adults only. Bring water, snack and wear sturdy footwear. Meet at nature centre off Munn Road, 10 a.m.-noon.

Walks and Runs

Club Tread. Jocelyn Hill hike. See clubtread.org.

Outdoor Club of Victoria. Hike John Dean Park or Gowlland Tod Park. See ocv.ca for details.

Garden City Wanderers five/10-kilometre walk meeting at Willows Beach, Beach Dr., 9:30 a.m. registration for 10 a.m. walk. Tel. 250-370-5073.

Victoria Big Guys walk Cuthbert Holmes Park, Saturdays at 9 a.m. See members.shaw.ca/vicbigguys

Chinatown Walks every Saturday with Discover the Past. Explore Chinatown's alleys and historic architecture. Meet at Starbucks Coffee, Government and Fisgard, 10:30 a.m. Or James Bay History Tour with John Adams. Meet corner of Douglas and Michigan Streets, beside South Park School, 2 p.m. Cost: $13 each walk. Tel. 250-384-6698.

THEATRE

Cabaret #47 Terrible Tales for Toddlers featuring Hank and Lily, presented by Atomic Vaudeville at Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad St., 8 p.m. Tickets: $12/$18 at door or Rebel/Rebel. Tel. 250-380-1280.

Casino Royale by the Canadian College of Performing Arts, 1701 Elgin Rd., 7:30 p.m. An evening to dress up and enjoy food, music, games of chance and entertainment. Tickets: $55. Tel. 250-595-9970.

The Government Inspector. See Friday for details.

Where the Blood Mixes. Performance at 4 and 8 p.m. See Friday for details.

SUNDAY

FEB. 7

AUTHOR

Adrian Raeside: Return to Antarctica will recounts his journey in the footsteps of Sir Charles (Silas) Wright at Maritime Museum of B.C., 28 Bastion Square, 2 p.m. Tel. 250-385-4222 ext. 103 for reservations.

DANCE

Performance

Cinderella. See Saturday for details.

Indian Temple Dance by Anjali, presented by UVic, Society for Indian Classical Arts at UVic, David Lam Auditorium, (A144 MacLaurin Building) 7 p.m. Tickets: $15/$10, under 13 free, available at Munro's Books. Tel. 250-721-2672.

Ladies Aires and Dances presented by Vancouver Historical Performance Ensemble perform Baroque dance at Artspring 100 Jackson Ave., Saltspring Island, 2:30 p.m. Tel. 250-537-2102.

MUSIC

Classical

The Pacific Baroque Festival 2010: Bach, Buxtehunde and Telemann, today through Sunday.

-- Choral Vespers and Abendmusik with Pacific Baroque Orchestra and St. Christopher Singers at Christ Church Cathedral, 930 Burdett Ave., 4:30 p.m. Free. Tel. 250-472-7644 or pacbaroque.com

Sooke Philharmonic Chamber Players. See Saturday for details.

Via Choralis Chamber Choir with Nicolas Fairbank, conductor, in concert at St. Elizabeth's Church, 10030 Third Ave., Sidney, 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $15/$12. Details viachoralis.ca/index.htm

Country/Bluegrass

James Whittall and the Pickits at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 8:30-11:30 p.m. Tel. 250-361-3310.

Folk, Roots and Blues

Bryan Bowers at Norway House, 1110 Hillside performance after the open mic at 7:30 p.m. Cost: $5. Tel. 250-475-1355.

Deb Rhymer Band, Sunday afternoon blues jam at Soprano's, 732 Caledonia, 3-7 p.m. Tel. 250-383-5853.

Bill Johnson at the Superior, 106 Superior St., 8-10:30 p.m. Donation. Tel. 250-380-9515.

Jazz

CanUs Hot Jazz Band with Mike Broadley at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 4:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $12. Tel. 250-388-9166.

Pop and Rock

Cinemagic! See Saturday for details.

Junior Boys (DJ Set) at The Element, 919 Douglas St., 9 p.m. Cost: $15 at Lyle's. Tel. 250-383-7137.

OUTDOORS

CRD Parks programs. Tel. 250-478-3344.

A Beachy Winter at Island View Beach Regional Park. Join CRD Regional Parks naturalist on a guide walk to discover the treasures on the beach. All ages. Meet at picnic shelter off Homathko Rd., off Island View Rd., 1-2:30 p.m.

Walk, Run, Hike

Club Tread. Thetis Lake/Francis King Park hike. See clubtread.org.

Outdoor Club of Victoria. Hike Esquimalt parks and waterfront or Broadmead and Mount Douglas trails. See ocv.ca for details.

Juan deFuca Pathfinders five/10-kilometre walk meeting at White Spot Restaurant, 1845 Island Highway, 9:30 a.m. registration for 10 a.m. walk. Tel. 250-478-7020.

Rockland History Tour with John Adams of Discover the Past. Meet corner of Fort and St. Charles Streets, 10:30 a.m. Cost: $13. Tel. 250-384-6698.

THEATRE

Where the Blood Mixes. Performance at 2 p.m. See Friday for details.

MONDAY

FEB. 8

DANCE

Lessons

Latin dance classes with Salsa Moderna at Café Casablanca, 2524 Bridge St., 7:30-9:30 p.m. today and Wednesday. Tel. 250-891-2310 or latinvictoria.ca

FILM

Movie Monday: Every Little Step -- The Journey of "A Chorus Line"at Eric Martin Pavilion, Fort Street at Lee Avenue, 6:30 p.m. Rated:PG13. By donation. Tel. 250-595-3542 or moviemonday.ca

FUN FOR KIDS

Coast Capital free swim at Oak Bay Pool Swim,6:30-8:30 p.m. at Oak Bay Recreation Centre. Tel. 250-595-SWIM

Greater Victoria Public Library: Juan de Fuca Branch presents Be My Valentine, stories, rhymes, songs and card making, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tel. 250-391-0653.

MUSIC

Classical

Les Preludes by the Victoria Symphony with Tania Miller, conductor and Russell Bajer, English horn at the Royal Theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets: $29.50-$68.50. Tel. 250-386-6121.

UVic School of Music graduating recital with Kory Major, tuba at UVic, Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, 8 p.m. Free. Tel. 250-721-8559.

Jazz

Flying Saucers at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.-midnight. Tel. 250-361-3310.

John MacArthur and Maureen Washington at Heron Rock Bistro, 435 Simcoe St., 6:30 p.m. Tel. 250-383-1545.

Pop and Rock

Hilltop Hoods at The Element, 919 Douglas St., 9 p.m. Cost: $20 at Lyle's. Tel. 250-383-7137.

OUTDOORS

Walk, Run, Hike

Garden City Wanderers. Morning walks, 9 a.m., Monday, Thursday. Tel. 250-478-7020.

WalkSmart Victoria. Morning walks for women. Choose your days, Monday to Friday, 8:50 a.m. registration for 9 a.m. walk. Meet at Royal Oak McDonald's for carpool. Coffee and chat to follow. Tel. 250-479-4087 or walksmartvictoria@shaw.ca

TUESDAY

FEB. 9

AUTHOR

The Poets on Campus reading series presents George Bowering and Mike Matthews at Vancouver Island University, Building 345, Room 209, 900 Fifth St., Nanaimo, 7 p.m. Tel. 250-740-6288.

Community Storytelling Events by Immigrants Welcome Centre, presenting Belonging@ VIU -- A Storytelling Circle at Vancouver Island University, Building 255, Room 170, Nanaimo, noon-1:30 p.m. cvims.org

DANCE

Performance

Moulin Rouge, the Ballet presented by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet at the Royal Theatre, today through Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $46.25-$94.50. Tel. 250-386-6121.

MUSIC

Classical

Annual Solo Bach Competition and Concert at UVic, Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, 6:30 p.m. donation. Tel. 250-721-8559.

Country/Bluegrass

Rock Island Ramblers at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.-midnight. Tel. 250-361-3310.

Tuesday Night Bluegrass Jams with Victoria Bluegrass Association at the Orange Hall, 1620 Fernwood Rd., 7:30 p.m. Cost: $2. All levels. Tel. 250-886-7108.

Jazz

DJ Aleph1ne at the Superior, 106 Superior St., 8-10:30 p.m. Donation. Tel. 250-380-9515.

Mike Lefebvre and Sean Drabitt at Brentwood Bay Pub, 849 Verdier Ave., Brentwood Bay, 7 p.m. Tel. 1-888-544-2069.

OUTDOORS

Walk, Run, Hike

Garden City Wanderers. Meet at Running Room, Broadmead Shopping Centre, 5:45 p.m. for 6 p.m. walk. Tel. 250-477-4472.

THEATRE

Comox Valley Comedy Competition, every Tuesday at Mex Pub, Courtenay. Presented by Chris Yuill, Excellent Entertainment. All proceeds to Boomer's Legacy. Details at cymagic.ca

Where the Blood Mixes. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details. Special event tonight, Pay What You Can with proceeds to The Tsow-tun Le Lum Society.

WEDNESDAY

FEB. 10

AUTHOR

Community Storytelling Events by Immigrants Welcome Centre, presenting Stories Honouring Black History Month at Chase River Elementary School, 1503 Cranberry Ave., Nanaimo. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. cvims.org

DANCE

Lessons

Latin dance classes. See Monday for details.

Ballroom Dance Practice. Victoria Ballroom Dance Society (VBDS) open practice at Cedar Hill Rec Centre, 7:45-10 p.m. Tel. 250-721-5483 or visit vbds.org.

The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, dancing for all levels at Lutheran Church of the Cross, 3787 Cedar Hill Rd., 7-9 p.m. No partner required. Wear soft-soled shoes. Tel. 250-388-6119 rscdsvictoria.org

Saanich International Folk Dancers teach dancing from around the world at Glenlyon School, 1701 Beach Dr., 7:30 p.m. Cost: $5/$4. No partner required, wear soft-soled shoes. Tel. 250-598-6424.

Argentine Tango. Class with Jorge and Liliana at St. Matthias Church Hall, 600 Richmond Ave., beginners-intermediates 8-9 p.m. followed by Tango Practica. Tel. 260-661-6165 tangovita.com

Performance

Moulin Rouge, the Ballet See Tuesday for details.

FILM

Film Noir: Chocolat at the Superior, 106 Superior St., 7 p.m. Donation. Tel. 250-380-9515.

MUSIC

Classical

UVic School of Music, graduating recital with Aubrey Kelly, trombonist, at Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, free. 12:30 p.m. Tel. 250-721-8559.

Folk, Roots and Blues

Open Mic Night at Ocean Island Cafe, 791 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m. Tel. 250-385-1788.

House Catz at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.-midnight. Tel. 250-361-3310.

Jazz

Tom Vickery Trio at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Cost: $6. Tel. 250-388-9166.

Pop and Rock

Ken Mason and Mike Lefebvre at Brentwood Bay Pub, 849 Verdier Ave., Brentwood Bay, 7:30 p.m. Tel. 1-888-544-2069.

OUTDOORS

Walk, Run, Hike

Garden City Wanderers. Meet at Harbour Towers, 345 Quebec St., 5:45 p.m. for 6 p.m. walk. Tel. 250-360-0861.

Club Tread. Broadmead trails hike, meet 10 a.m. at Broadmead Village Starbucks. Or fast-pace 10- kilometre walk, meet 6:15 p.m., Moss and Fairfield. See clubtread.org.

Happy Wanderers Walking Club for couples, meets every Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. at various location. Tel. 250-479-4830 for details.

THEATRE

The Government Inspector. See Friday for details.

Random Acts -- Studio on Stage series at the Port Theatre, today through Thursday. Details at porttheatre.com

Where the Blood Mixes. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.

THURSDAY

FEB. 11

DANCE

Performance

Moulin Rouge, the Ballet See Tuesday for details.

MUSIC

Classical

UVic School of Music graduating recital with Kiiri Michelsen, soprano at Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, 8 p.m. Free. Tel. 250-721-8559.

Folk, Roots, Blues

Gary Preston at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.-midnight. Tel. 250-361-3310.

Jazz

Friends of Music Society Free Community Concert Series at Eric Martin Theatre, 2328 Trent St. (use Fort Street entrance) 7 p.m. Tel. 250-592-5114. Tonight: Moodswing Orchestra.

Cold Cut Combo at Vista 18, 740 Burdett Ave., 8-11 p.m. Tel. 250-382-9258.

Doug Farr Trio at the Superior, 106 Superior St., 7 p.m. Donation. Tel. 250-380-9515.

John MacArthur at RC Grillhouse, 202-9800 McDonald Park Rd. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tel. 250-665-7353.

Byron Woods at Brentwood Bay Pub, 849 Verdier Ave., Brentwood Bay, 7 p.m. Tel. 1-888-544-2069.

Esquimalt High School Jazz Band (5 p.m.) followed by Van Django (8 p.m.) at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St. Tel. 250-388-9166.

World

Free drumming workshop at Fairfield United Church Hall, corner of Fairfield and Moss, 7-8:30 p.m. Beginners welcome, drum provided. See drumvictoria.com

THEATRE

The Government Inspector. See Friday for details.

Where the Blood Mixes. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.

EVENTS

Family Fair by Victoria Multifaith Society, Saturday at Cadboro Bay United Church, 2625 Arbutus Rd., with interactive displays, music and dance, storytelling, info scavenger hunt and world cafe, 1-4 p.m. Tel. 250-477-2715 or victoriamultifaith.com

Seedy Saturday at Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, Qualicum Beach, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Haitian Earthquake Relief Benefit, Saturday at Saanich Commonwealth Place, 4636 Elk Lake Dr., 6 p.m.-1 a.m. with live entertainment, food and raffles. Tickets: $20/$12. Tel. 250-727-6454.

Pink Party for women only, Saturday at Zenith Studio, 2807 Cedar Hill Rd., noon-2 p.m. with samples of food, shopping, foot soak and hand massage all by local business. Free with RSP by Feb. 3 or $5 at the door. Tel. 250-598-1300.

Bigleaf Maple Syrup Festival at the B.C. Forest Discovery Centre, Highway #1, Duncan, Saturday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cost: $5. Tapping demonstration every 20 minutes from 10:20 a.m.-3:30 p.m., tastings, train rides and music. discoveryforest.com

Second Annual Entrepreneurship Trade Show by Royal Roads University students at Mayfair Shopping Centre, Centre Court, Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

The Sinners' Ball. Annual fundraising party for The Belfry, Saturday at The Inn at Laurel Point, 680 Montreal St., with performances by Bryden Street House Party, Louise Rose, The Cheesecake Burlesque Revue and Bucan Bucan. Hors d'oeuvres for hell ($66); three course dinner for heaven ($175) table in heaven for 10 ($1750). Tel. 250-385-6815 tickets; 250-385-6835 ext. 229 table. belfry.bc.ca

B.C. Black History and Heritage Day at James Bay New Horizons Centre, 234 Menzies St., Sunday, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Film about the Black exodus from California to Victoria in 1858. See bcblackhistory.ca

Art of All Sorts for Emily Carr, a fund raising event for her stature at the Fairmont Empress hotel, Monday through Feb, 18 with art, music, song, storytelling, readings and appearances by Emily Carr herself (Molly Raher Newman), noon-8 p.m. Tel. 250-384-9954.

Psychic Circle Spring Fair at Tillicum Centre, Monday through Feb. 14, mall hours. Tel. 250-478-4226.

Magic for Haiti, a fundraiser by Victoria Magic Circle, Tuesday at Heckler's Bar and Grill, 123 Gorge Rd. East, 6:30 p.m. table-side close-up magic followed by comedy/magic stage show at 8 p.m. Tickets: $10. See coolmagicdude.com

The Marmots of North America presented by Victoria Natural History Society, Tuesday at UVic, Fraser Building, Room 159, 7:30 p.m. vicnhs.bc.ca

In the Driver's Seat workshops by BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation for parents and caregivers of teen drivers:

Tuesday: St. Andrew's Regional High School, 880 Mackenzie, 7-9 p.m. Register at 250-479-1414.

Wednesday: Claremont Secondary, 4980 Wesley Rd., 7-9 p.m. Register at franklinmurphy@shaw.ca

International Development Weeks presents Hunger Dinner, Wednesday at Fernwood community Centre, 1240 Gladstone Ave., 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $10 at Global Village, 10 Thousand Villages, Serious Coffee (Oak Bay). Tel. 250-514-0884.

Savour: A Valentine's Event for Women by Feys and Hobbs Catered Arts, Thursday, 7:30-10 p.m. A menu of "tiny-tini" savouries, beverage, music and more. Tickets only $65 available at $60 with donation to Breast Cancer Research. Tel. 250-380-0390.

Outdoor skating on the roof at Mayfair Shopping Centre. Skating, Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 p.m.; Wednesday through Friday, 4-8 p.m. to Feb. 28. Hourly skating of 40 skaters. Free. Skate rental $5. Under 15 required to wear own helmets. Entry is via the stairs at the Gap entrance to the Centre. Details at mayfairshoppingcentre.com

Sunday Flea Market with 50 vendors who specialized in antiques, collectibles, every Sunday at Leonardo DaVinci Hall, 195 Bay St., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost: $2, children free with an adult. See victoriaafleamarket.com