CALENDAR, March 16 and 17: Black Grace, Passio, Chris Antonik, Grim

Karen Calland / Times Colonist
March 15, 2013

Eight years after it almost foundered, Black Grace thrives as one of New ZealandÕs top performance groups.

SATURDAY, MARCH 16

Black Grace, New Zealand’s leading contemporary dance company presented by Dance Victoria, 7:30 p.m. at the Royal Theatre. Tickets at rmts.bc.ca or tel. 250-386-6121.

Passio by Arvo Pärt, performed by Vox Humana, with soloists Isaiah Bel, tenor; Mark Donnelly, countertenor; Elizabeth MacIsaac, soprano; and Nathan McDonald, bass, as well as a chamber orchestra, 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, 704 View St. Tickets at voxhumanachoir.ca.

Chris Antonik, 7 p.m. at Upstairs Cabaret, 15 Bastion Square, 7 p.m.; upstairscabaret.ca

Grim by Broken Rhythms, 8 p.m. at the Metro Theatre, 1411 Quadra St. Tickets at ticketrocket.org

Flamenco Tablao with guest cantaor Vicente Griego from Albuquerque and dancer Monique Salez from Victoria, alongside Alma de Espana, 8 p.m. at Church of Truth, 111 Superior St. Tel. 250-384-8832.

Spark Festival presents Oh My Irma, Mini Plays, A Brimful of Asha and The Party Party at the Belfry Theatre, 1291 Gladstone Ave. Schedule and tickets at belfry.bc.ca or tel. 250-385-6815.

In the Spotlight: UVic Jazz Orchestra with Patrick Boyle, 8 p.m. at the University of Victoria, Phillip T. Young Recital Hall. Tickets at finearts.uvic.ca or tel. 250-721-8480.

Rally for Ancient Forests, a family event with small animals parade (kids dress as animals), ring-around-the legislature and masala marching band, starting at 11:30 a.m., meet at Centennial Square, walk to legislature by noon; ancientforestalliance.org

Peripheral Vision, 8 p.m.,Solstice Café, 529 Pandora Ave. Tel. 250-475-0477.

Kasper and Howe Celebrate 10 years at Moka House, 1633 Hillside Ave., 7:30 p.m. Tel. 250-370-2077.

SUNDAY, MARCH 17

St. Patrick’s Day:

• Classics to Celtic, featuring Dr. Mark Lupin, concert violinist, 2 p.m. at Alix Goolden Hall. Tickets at vcm.bc.ca or tel. 250-386-5311.

• Felix Cartal, St. Patrick's Day, 10 p.m. at Upstairs Cabaret, 15 Bastion Square. Tickets at ticketzone.com

• St. Patrick’s Day with Black Angus, Jeremy Walsh and Bobby Smith at Irish Times Pub, 1200 Government St. Tel. 250-383-7775; irishtimespub.ca

• St. Patrick’s Day with Slow Pokes, Electric Timer Co. and Tom and Matt, 8 p.m. at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St. Tel. 250-953-9993; vicpubco.ca

• St. Patrick’s Day Party with Rock Of Ages at Bartholomews Pub, 777 Douglas St. Tel. 250-388-5111.

Persian New Year Celebration showcasing the art, history, and cultural heritage of Iran, with live entertainment, noon-3 p.m. at Centennial Square. Tel. 250-896-5552.

The Little Match Girl Passion, presented by Vox Humana with dancers from ZarYevka Ballet, 3 p.m. at St. Barnabas Church, 1525 Begbie St.; voxhumanachoir.ca

Casting for Murder, presented by St. Luke’s Players at St. Luke’s Hall, 3821 Cedar Hill Cross Rd., to March 23. Tel. 250-884-5484; stlukesplayers.org.

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