FRIDAY

FEB 10

AUTHOR

Planet Earth Poetry at The Moka House, 1633 Hillside Ave., 7: 30 p.m. Cost: $3. Tonight: "Voices from the Edge" poetry book launch by PEERS. See planetearthpoetryvictoriabc.blogspot.com/

DANCE

Lessons

Argentine Tango - Beginners Lessons 8 p.m. followed by Tango Pacifico Milonga, 9 p.m., at Café Casablanca, 2524 Bridge Street. $8/$10 with lesson. Tel. 250-389-0222 or tangopacifico.com

Performances

Anastasia performed by Ballet Jorgen at Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney, 8 p.m. Tickets: $35/$30/$15. Tel. 250-656-0275.

Harlequin's Piano performed by the Canadian Pacific Ballet at McPherson Playhouse, today and Saturday at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $57.50 and up. Tel. 250-386-6121

Social

Valentine's Dance with Guy Marchi at Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Unit 12, 753 View St., 7-11 p.m. Tel 250-383-4923

FILM

Victoria Film Festival, today through Sunday. Box Office at 1215 Blanshard St., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.Sat. Tel. 250-389-0444. Membership $2/ single film $10/five feature films $48/10 feature films $95. Special events $10-$50. Schedule at victoriafilmfestival.com Tonight: Spotlight: Linda Blair and the Exorcist, Empire Capitol 6 Cinemas, 7 p.m. Cost: $30.

FUN FOR KIDS

Babytime: For babies ages 0-18 months to learn rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories. Every Friday to March 16, 10: 30-11 a.m. at Sooke Public Library, 2065 Anna Marie Rd., Sooke. Register at 250-642-3022.

Children's events Saturday through Thursday will be carried on the Family 4-1-1 page in Saturday's Times Colonist.

MUSIC

Classical

Pacific Baroque Festival, today through Sunday at Alix Goolden Hall, 907 Pandora Ave. Today: 8 p.m. Tastes Re-united : Music for the Ballet and the Opera ($25-$30). Details at pacbaroque.com

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

UVic Wind Symphony: Let The Music Dance with conductor Gerald King at University Centre Farquhar Auditorium, 8 p.m. Tickets; $14/$12. Tel. 250-721-8480.

Folk, Roots, Blues

Beats Bass and Voice at The Office Lounge, 759 Yates St., 9 p.m. Tel. 250-590-5253. Politics of Dancing at The Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993 vicpubco.ca

Oliver Swain at the Superior, 106 Superior St., 6 p.m. Tel. 250-380-9515 or thesuperior.ca

Virgo Rising at James Bay Coffee and Books, 143 Menzies St., open stage at 8 p.m. Tel. 250-386-4700.

Endurance at Ocean Island Cafe, 791 Pandora Ave., 8 p.m. oceanisland.com

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

Rosie Bitts: Jazz/Blues Quartet and Burlesque at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St. 8 p.m. Tickets: $25. Tel. 250-388-9166.

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

Dallas Budd at Heron Rock Bistro, 435 Simcoe St., 7-9: 30 p.m. heronrockbistro.ca

Ashley Wey and Aurora Scott at the Pacific Lounge, Hotel Grand Pacific, 463 Belleville St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-386-0450.

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

Brad Prevedoros at Evedars, 2829 Peatt Rd., 6-9 p.m. Tel. 250-391-8636.

Jazz Gala as a fundraiser for Fairfield Gonzales Community Association at 1586 Esquimalt Rd., 7 p.m.-1 a.m. with music, silent/live auction and wine tasting. Tickets: $35/$60 for two. Dress semi-formal. fairfieldcommunity.ca

Pop and Rock

Curl Girls, Valentines dance at My Bar and Grill, Howard Johnson Hotel, 310 Gorge Rd. E, 8 p.m. summerandthesinners.com

Joshua Hyslop and Friends at Canoe Brewpub, 450 Swift St. 9: 30 p.m. Cost: $5. Tel. 250-361-1940.

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

World

Vic Gnaedinger performs American and European hits at the Café Boulevard, Best Western Hotel, 642 Johnson St, 7-9 p.m. Tel. 250-590-2111.

OUTDOORS

Walk, Run, Hike

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

THEATRE

Harvest by Ken Cameron presented by Chemainus Theatre Festival. Details at 1-800-565-7738 or chemainustheatre.ca

On The Edge, premiere of Michele Riml's new play presented by the Belfry Theatre, today through Feb. 26., Tuesday through Saturday at 8 p.m., matinees Saturday at 4 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets: $23-$38. Tel. 20-385-6815. The Sound of Music by the Cowichan Theatre, 2687 James St., Duncan , today at 7: 30 p.m. with matinee Saturday at 2 p.m.

Tickets: $30. cowichan musicalsociety.bc.ca

SATURDAY

FEB 11

DANCE

Performances

Harlequin's Piano. See Friday for details.

Valentine Dinner Show With Heart presented by Asmira (Belly Dance Show) and a Greek Feast by Victoria Greek Community Society at 4648 Elk Lake Dr., 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $35 door/$30 advance. Tel. 250-381-4794 or 2504799391.

Social

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

Valentine's Urban Ban Dance with music by Celtic duo, Qristin and Quinn Bachand with caller Doug Patterson at St. Matthias Church Hall, 600 Richmond Ave., 7-10 p.m. Tickets: $12/$10. Tel. 250-472-0999.

Valentine Dance with music by The Soul Shakers, a fundraising event at Esquimalt Legion, 622 Admirals Rd., 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $15. Tel. 2508827653.

Valentines Dinner and Dance with music by The Maxx and dinner of steak and lobster tail at Royal Canadian Legion, 761 Station Ave., 6: 45 p.m. Tickets: $25. radar1@shaw.ca

Sounds of Motown featuring the Vic High Band, a fundraiser "For the Love Of Africa" at Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney, 7 p.m. Tickets: $35.Tel. 2508910762.

FILM

Victoria Film Festival. See Friday for details. Today special event: Linda Blair, meet and greet at Bon Rouge, 611 Courtney St., 4-5: 30 p.m. Cost: $30. Sips 'n' Cinema: Wine. Screening of "Brothers & Sisters" at Cineplex Odeon Victoria, 2: 45 p.m. followed by wine tasting at Saffron Bistro, Swans, 780 Yates St. Cost: $20.

MUSIC

Classical

Nostalgic Romantic Music of Old Times part two of the Diemahler Chamber Music Series at St. Mary the Virgin, 1701 Elgin Rd., 2: 30 p.m. Tickets: $25. Tel. 250-386-612.

Faculty Concert Series: Guitar Works with Alexander Dunn, guitar and Anne Grimm, soprano at UVic., Phillip T Young Recital Hall, 8 p.m. Tickets: $17.50/$13.50. Tel. 250-721-8480.

Pacific Baroque Festival, today through Sunday at Alix Goolden Hall, 907 Pandora Ave. Today: 8 p.m. Spiritual Concerts - Music for the Royal Chapel ($25-$30). Details at pacbaroque.com

Be My Love: A Valentine concert with tenor Ken Lavigne, celebrating the music of Mario Lanza at UVic., Farquhar Auditorium, 7: 30-9: 30 p.m. Ticket: $30. Tel. 250-721-8480 or palmcourtorchestra.com

The Many Faces of Love, Valentines recital at St Paul's Historic Naval & Garrison Church, Esquimalt, 3 p.m. Free. John@limbert.com

Country/Bluegrass

Southbound at the Royal Canadian Legion, Esquimalt Dockyard Branch Br. #172, 622 Admirals Rd., 2-6 p.m. Tel. 250-383-3003.

Bluegrass workshop: "How to Make Your Metronome Your Best Friend" with Shanti Bremer, 10 a.m. Cost: $25. Register 250-388-4520. victoriabluegrass.ca

Folk, Roots, Blues

Ian and Carolynn McDowell host a Saturday afternoon jam at The V Lounge, Red Lion Inn, 3366 Douglas St., 2-6 p.m. Tel. 250-475-7575.

Stephen Brown and the Bastion Band at Ocean Island Cafe, 791 Pandora Ave., 8: 30-11: 30 p.m. oceanisland.com

Tumblin Dice at The Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993 vicpubco.ca

McKinley Wolf at Upper Deck, Travelodge, 229 Gorge Rd., 8 p.m. Tel.250-383-8212.

Saturday Afternoon Blues Jam at My Bar and Grill, Howard Johnson Hotel, 310 Gorge Rd. E, 3-7 p.m. summerandthe sinners.com

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.

Love of Mowtown: Checo Tohomaso at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St. 8 p.m. Tel. 250-388-9166.

Jazz

Chris Millington and Brent Jarvis at the Bengal Lounge, Fairmont Empress hotel, 8 p.m. Tel. 250-384-8111.

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

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

Ashley Wey and Aurora Scott at the Pacific Lounge, Hotel Grand Pacific, 463 Belleville St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-386-0450.

Brad Prevedoros at RC Grillhouse and Lounge, 9800 MacDonald Park Rd., Sidney, 6: 30-9: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-665-7353.

Mike Lefebve and Edie DaPointe at Beacon Landing, 2537 Beacon Landing, Sidney, 7 p.m. Tel. 250-656-6690.

Pop and Rock

Broken Strings at Canoe Brewpub, 450 Swift St. 9 p.m. Cost: $5. Tel. 250-361-1940.

Friends and Inventions of Mr. Aaron Watson at the Superior, 106 Superior St., 6 p.m. Tel. 250-380-9515 or thesuperior.ca

Karaoke at My Bar and Grill, Howard Johnson Hotel, 310 Gorge Rd. E, 8 p.m. summerandthesinners.com

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

The Jayhawks at Club 9one9, 919 Douglas St., 7 p.m. Tickets: $39 at Lyle's or Ditch or hightideconcerts.net

Hedley with special guests, Classified , Karl Wolf and Kay at SaveonFoods Memorial Centre, 7 p.m. Tickets: $29.50/ $45.50. Tel. 250-220-7777.

ScrapArts Music at the Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo, 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $40/$34/$$15. Tel.1-250-754-8550.

Karaoke with Stacey at Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Unit 12, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Tel 250-383-4923

World

David Kaetz and Niel Golden, CD release at Merlins Theatre, 1983 Fairfield Rd., 8 p.m. Cost: $15. Tel. 250-598-7488.

THEATRE

On The Edge.

Performance at 4 and 8 p.m. See Friday for details.

Seasons of Love a music production plus a threecourse dinner by Bistro Muse at Muse Winery, 11195 Chalet Rd., today and Tuesday, 6-10 p.m. Tickets: $55. Tel. 2506562552.

Spark by Broken Rhythms, part of You Show Series at Intrepid Theatre Club, 21609 Blanshard St., 8 p.m. ticketrocket.org

SUNDAY

FEB 12

AUTHOR

All the Dirt: Reflection on Organic Farming book launch with Rachel Fisher, Heather Stretch, and Robin Tunnicliffe at Spinnakers Brewpub, 308 Catherine St., 2-4 p.m. Tel. 250-818-5807.

DANCE

Lessons

Argentine and Nuevo Tango at Martin Batchelor Art Gallery, 712 Cormorant St., 1 p.m. beginners, 2 p.m. beginners 2 and 3 p.m. intermediate. Cost: $12 drop-in. Tel. 778-432-0112. or passion4tango.com

Authentic Arabic Dance and Music Workshop by Asmira at Greek Community Centre, 4648 Elk Lake Dr. Details at asmiradance.com

Social

People Meeting People Valentines Dance at Monterey Center, 1442 Monterey Ave., 7-10 p.m. Music by Alan Steele Singles & couples welcome. Cost: $10. Tel. 250-812-9217

FILM

Victoria Film Festival. See Friday for details. Today special event: Sips 'n' Cinema: Cocktails. Screening of "House of Pleasures" at Empire Capitol 6 Cinema, 2 p.m. followed by cocktail-tasting at Veneo Tapa Lounge. Cost: $20.

MUSIC

Classical

Pacific Baroque Festival, final event at Christ Church Cathedral, 930 Burdett Ave. today: 4: 30 p.m. "Choral Evensong: Musique pour les dames religieuses" Details at pacbaroque.com

Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra: A Season of Symphonies at UVic., University Centre Farquhar Auditorium, 2: 30 p.m. Tickets: $25/$20 /$10. Tel. 250-721-8480.

Ensemble Pacifica, woodwind ensemble, directed by Dr. George Corwin at St. Barnabas Church, 1525 Begbie St., 3 p.m. Cost: $10 door. Tel. 250-595-4324.

Be My Love: A Valentine concert with tenor Ken Lavigne, celebrating the music of Mario Lanza at Quw'utsun Cultural Centre, Duncan, 2: 30-4: 30 p.m. Ticket: $30. Tel. 250-748-7529 or palmcourtorchestra.com

Country/Bluegrass

Bluegrass Sunday at Ocean Island Cafe, 791 Pandora Ave., 8 p.m. oceanisland.com

The Moonshiners at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 8: 30-11: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-361-3310.

Folk, Roots and Blues

Kurtis and Ross at The Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993 vicpubco.ca

Lee Murdock after Open Stage at Norway House, 1110 Hillside Ave., 7: 30 p.m. Cost: $5. Tel. 250-475-1355 or victoriafolkmusic.ca

Music Open Mic every Sunday at Serious Coffee, Cook Street Village., 7-10 p.m. Hosted by Jack and May.

music@jackandmay.com

David Vest at the Superior, 106 Superior St., 6-9: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-380-9515 or thesuperior.ca

The Be Good Tanyas with guest Lucy Wainwright Roche at Alix Goolden Hall, 907 Pandora Ave., 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $25 at Lyle's or Ditch or ticketweb.ca

Jazz

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

Swing on By performs an afternoon Valentine House Concert at 17 Cambridge St., 2-4: 30 p.m. Donation. Tel. 250-389-1823 to reserve a seat. (parking on Dallas Rd.)

Jazz Vespers with Rhapsody Belle, an a cappella vocal group at St. John's United Church, 10990 West Saanich Rd., 7 p.m. Donation. Tel. 250-656-0875.

THEATRE

Jamie Adkins: Circus Incognitus at the Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo, 7 p.m. Tickets: $36/$31/ $15. Tel. 250-754-8550.

On The Edge. Performance at 2p.m. See Friday for details.

Free Acting Class hosted by Victoria Academy of Dramatic Arts at Cabin12, 607 Pandora Ave., 7-9 p.m. Advance registration at 250-580-2588 or info@vadarts.com.

MONDAY

FEB 13

DANCE

Lessons

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

Dance Around the World with Sidney International Folk Dancers every Monday at St. Andrews Church Hall, 9691 Fourth St., Sidney., 7-9 p.m. No partner needed. Cost: $5. Tell. 250-655-0654.

FILM

Movie Monday: Midnight in Paris screening at Eric Martin Pavilion, Fort St.,6: 30 p.m. parking on Lee Ave. (one hour zone). Tel. 250-595-3542 or moviemonday.ca

MUSIC

Folk, Roots, Blues

Lola Parks at The Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tell. 250-953-9993 vicpubco.ca

Jazz

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

John MacArthur Duo at Heron Rock Bistro, 435 Simcoe St., 7-9: 30 p.m. heronrockbistro.ca

Pop and Rock

Jam Session with the Swamp Music Players at Ocean Island Cafe, 791 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m. Tell. 250-385-1788.

OUTDOORS

Nordic Pole Walking for older and slower adults with Linda Schaumleffel. Meet at parking lot corner of Admirals/Gorge Roads, 1: 30 p.m. Fee $10. Poles supplied. Tel. 250-920-4005.

Walks and Runs

WalkSmart Victoria. Morning walks for Ladies, Monday to Friday, 8: 50-11 a.m. Meet at Royal Oak McDonald's for registration. Details walksmartvictoria@shaw.ca or 250-479-4087.

TUESDAY

FEB 14

DANCE

Social

Argentine Tango. Tango Tuesdays at Café Casablanca, 2524 Bridge St., 9 p.m. Cost: $8. Tel. 250-389-0222 or tangopacifico.com.

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

MUSIC

Classical

Be My Love: A Valentine concert with tenor Ken Lavigne, celebrating the music of Mario Lanza at Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney, 2: 30-4: 30 p.m. Ticket: $30. Tel. 250-656-0275 or palmcourtorchestra.com

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

Bluegrass Jam at Orange Hall, 1620 Fernwood Rd., 7: 15-10 p.m. (1st Slow Pitch beginner/ intermediate; 2nd Open Circle Jam: advanced players-separate. Acoustic instruments only).Cost: $3/donation. victoriabluegrass.ca

Folk, Roots and Blues

Tom Hooper at The Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993 vicpubco.ca

Live Music at My Bar and Grill, Howard Johnson Hotel, 310 Gorge Rd. E, 8 p.m. summerand thesinners.com

My Foolish Valentine Romance with Paul Laverick and Nadine Florence at the Superior, 106 Superior St., 6 p.m. Tel. 250-380-9515 or thesuperior.ca

The Sojourners at UVic, University Centre Farquhar Auditorium, 8 p.m. Tickets at 250-721-8480.

Jazz

Lust Life Jazz Band and Valentines dinner at Bird of Paradise Pub, 4291 Glanford Ave., 6-9 p.m. Tel. 250-727-2568.

Romantic Jazz with Pavlo Carenas and guests at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Cost: $13/$15. Tel. 250-388-9166.

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

THEATRE

Eurydice by the Phoenix Theatre, today through Feb. 25, Tuesday through Saturday at 8 p.m. with matinee Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. Pre-show lecture, 7 p.m. Feb. 17. Tickets: $24-$13. Tel. 250-721-8000. Tonight: Preview $7 after 5 p.m.

On The Edge. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.

Rosie by Wave Theatre, presents Rosie, a hoarder at Intrepid Theatre Club, 1609 Blanshard St., tonight, Wednesday and Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. with matinee Wednesday, Feb. 18, 19 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $12/$10 cash only at the door. Tonight: preview two for one. wavetheatre@gmail.com.

Seasons of Love. See Saturday for details.

Sin City the Live Improvised Soap Opera: CARNIES features travelling side-show performers in the dust bowl of the 1930's, every Tuesday to April 17 at Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad St., 8 p.m. Tickets: $15/$12. Tel. 250-480-3709 or sincityimprov.com Tonight special Valentine's Day event, doors 7: 15 p.m. with pre-show entertainment.

WEDNESDAY

FEB 15

MUSIC

Classical

Kids Helping Kids Concert at North Douglas Church, 675 Jolly Place, 7-9 p.m. Tickets: $15/$7. ramblings@shaw.ca

Scholarship Winner Recital with vocalist Marlee Wetter at Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, 7 p.m. Free. 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 Cats at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.-midnight. Tel. 250-361-3310.

Paul Laverick at the Superior, 106 Superior St., 6 p.m. Tel. 250-380-9515 or thesuperior.ca

Tom Hooper at The Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993 vicpubco.ca

DJ Primitive at Canoe Brewpub, 450 Swift St. 9 p.m. Tel. 250-361-1940.

Skylab at The Office Lounge, 759 Yates St., 9 p.m. Tel. 250-590-5253.

Jazz

Ashley Wey Birthday and Going-away Party at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Cost: $10. Tel. 250-388-9166.

Preston and Bonkowski at Pagliacci's, 1011 Broad St., 8-10 p.m. Tel. 250-361-1662.

Rock and Pop

Chali 2NA with Pigeon Hole and DJ Murge at Club 9one9, 919 Douglas St., 8 p.m. Tickets: $20 at Lyle's or Ditch or ticketweb.ca

Live Music at My Bar and Grill, Howard Johnson Hotel, 310 Gorge Rd. E, 8 p.m. summerandthesinners.com

Karaoke with Stacey at Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Unit 12, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Tel 250-383-4923

THEATRE

As You Like by Claremont Secondary School at the Ridge Playhouse, 4980 Wesley Rd., today through Feb. 25, Wednesday through Saturday, 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $7.50. Tel. 250-658-6672.

Eurydice. See Tuesday for details. Tonight: Preview $7 after 5 p.m.

On The Edge. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.

Rosie. Performance at 2 and 8 p.m. See Tuesday for details.

THURSDAY

FEB 16

MUSIC

Folk, Roots, Blues

Justin Hewitt at The Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993 vicpubco.ca

Friends of Music Society free community concert series at Eric Martin Theatre, 2328 Trent St. (use Fort St. entrance), 7 p.m. Tel. 250-592-5114. Today: Eclectics.

Jazz

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

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

Aurora Scott at The Office Lounge, 759 Yates St., 9 p.m. Tel. 250-590-5253.

Pop and Rock

Skyler and Oz at the Superior, 106 Superior St., 6 p.m. Tel. 250-380-9515 or thesuperior.ca

The Adults at Canoe Brewpub, 450 Swift St. 9 p.m. Tel. 250-361-1940.

Quiz Whiz at Ocean Island Cafe, 791 Pandora Ave., 9 p.m. Tel. 250-385-1784 or oceanisland.com

The Honeycrooners: Music of Frank, Dean, Bobby, Nat and all the Louis at Haro's Restaurant and Bar, Sidney Pier Hotel and Spa, 9805 Seaport Place, Sidney, 6-9 p.m.

Tom Lang Band at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.-midnight. Tel. 250-361-3310.

Araabmuzik and JIM-E Stack with Rhythmicon at Club 9one9, 919 Douglas St., 8 p.m. Tickets: $18 at Lyle's or Ditch or ticketweb.ca

In Medias Res with Atlas Collapses at The Queens, 34 Victoria Cres., Nanaimo, 9 p.m. imr.ca

THEATRE

As You Like. See Wednesday for details.

Carmen presented by Pacific Opera Victoria at the Royal Theatre, today, Feb. 18, 22, 24, 28 at 8 p.m. with matinee Feb. 26 at 2: 30 p.m. Tickets: $37.50 and up. Tel. 250-386-6121.

Eurydice. See Tuesday for details. Tonight: Opening night.

On The Edge. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for detail

One Thousand Cranes, based on the true story of Sadako by Intrepid Theatre at Metro Studio, 1411 Quadra St., today and Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $31/$23/$18. Tel. 250-590-6291 or ticketrocket.org

EVENTS

B.C. Black History Awareness Society presents "Tribute to Mahalia Jackson," a gospel performance by Gergana Velinova with Pablo Cardeas and "Son of Africville," a monologue by Justin Carter, Friday at Metro Studio Theatre, 1411 Quadra St., 8 p.m. Tickets: $15/$10. Tel. 250-590-6291.

The Taste of B.C. a fundraising event for Easter Seals Camp Shawnigan with wine, beer, and scotch tastings with food pairing and live music, Saturday, 6: 30-10 p.m. at Best Western Prestige Oceanfront Resort, Sooke. Cost; $40. phphilli@shaw.ca

North Saanich Farm Market, season opening, Saturday, 9: 30 a.m.-12: 30 p.m. at St. John's United Church annex, 10990 West Saanich Rd., every Saturday to June. 2. northsaanichfarmmarket.ca

Casino Royale, presented by Canadian College of Performing Arts, a fundraising event with a "James Bond" theme at Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour, 728 Humboldt St., Saturday, 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $65. Tel. 2505959970.

February Fox Fair featuring designer crafts, local, handmade clothing, jewelry, pottery kids items, snacks and more, Saturday at Fernwood Community Centre Gym, 1240 Gladstone Ave., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission.

The Art of Building Terrariums at Esquimalt Branch Library, Saturday, 1-2 p.m. Register at gvpl.ca

Literary Speed Dating: Find Your Valentine @ the Library! Grab your favourite book for a match-making conversation in a mini meet-and greet. Saturday: Central Library, 2-3 p.m. Singles 60+. Tuesday at Juan de Fuca Library, 7-8 p.m. Singles 25-40. Register at gvpl.ca

Love Among the Feather, with bird biologist, James Clowater examines the romantic adventures of our local waterbirds at Swan Lake

Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Rd., Sunday, 3-4 p.m. Cost; $10/$12. Tel. 2500479-0211.

Village Squires Singing Valentine, Sunday through Tuesday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. a Barbershop quartet will deliver three love songs, a rose and your card plus a Valentine balloon in Victoria or Sidney area, $50. evg.org//vsquires or chemplant@telus.net

4th Annual Memorial March for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Sunday: 11a.m. Gather for tea and coffee in front of Our Place (919 Pandora); 12 p.m. march to Thunderbird Park ; 1 p.m. Speeches and refreshments. Details feb14.memorialmarch@g mail.com

Valentines Day SingALong, all your favourite tunes, plus tea and coffee and crafts for kids at Esquimalt Recreation Centre, Tuesday, 10: 30 a.m.-noon. Register at 250-412-8500.

Psychic Circle Spring Fair at Tillicum Centre Monday to Feb. 19. Features palm, tarot, aura, clairvoyants, clairsentients, spiritual consultants. Mall hours all week.

Date Night at the Museum. Romantic candlelight tours, light snacks and beverages at the Royal B.C. Museum, Tuesday, 7-10 p.m. Tickets: $20. royalbcmuseum.bc.ca Are You My Type? A flashmob-style dance at the Bay Centre, Tuesday, 12: 30-1 p.m. as a promotion for Canadian Blood Services.

Collector, with Ron Greene (largest 20th century postcard collection) speaking Wednesday at UVic, McPherson Library, Room A003, 2-4 p.m. Free. Tel. 250-853-3612.

emPowering First Nations, The Third Annual First Nations Renewable Energy Symposium, at UVic, First Peoples House. Wednesday, 4-8 p.m. Feast and cultural celebration with Art Napoleon. Thursday, workshop from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Register at 250-853-3730 or jtcarlso@uvic.ca