THURSDAY, MAY 26
Completely Creedence, a Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band, 7:30 p.m. at the McPherson Playhouse. Tickets at rmts.bc.ca or tel. 250-386-6121.
Swiftsure 2016. Boats arrive in Victoria’s Inner Harbour. Details at swiftsure.org
Jeff Scroggins & Colorado and the Garrett Tompson Band, 7:30 p.m. at Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View St. Tickets at victoriabluegrass.ca or hermannsjazz.com; tel. 250-388-9166.
Lazy Mike at Ross Bay Pub, 1516 Fairfield Rd., 6-9 p.m. rossbaypub.com
Victoria author Mark Zuehlke launches Scoundrels, Dreamers & Second Sons. Thursday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Russell Books, 734 Fort St. More at russellbooks.com
Lebeau-Petersen Family Band at Gorgeous Coffee, 300 Gorge Rd. West, 7:30-9:30 p.m. gorgeouscoffee.com
Electric Sex Panther at Canoe Brewpub, 450 Swift St., 9:30 p.m. canoebrewpub.com
Riverside at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. vicpubco.ca; 250-953-9993.
FRIDAY, MAY 27
Swiftsure 2016.
Friday: View the boats in Victoria’s Inner Harbour; Swiftsure Centre in Victoria Inner Harbour is open 2-7:30 p.m. with DJ Daddy Mack and Consenting Adults plus Harbour Days Market. More at at swiftsure.org
Rock & Roll for Little Souls Car Show 2016, a fundraising event by Saanich Fire Fighters’ Charitable Foundation for children’s health. View over 75 vehicles, VRX race simulator and enjoy the kids area. Friday, 4-8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Pearkes Recreation Centre, 3100 Tillicum Rd. Go to saanich.ca
CapriCCio Vocal Ensemble performs Haydn: The Creation. Friday, 7:30 p.m. at Christ Church Cathedral, 930 Burdett Ave. Tickets at Ivy’s Bookshop, Long & McQuade, Munro’s Books or at the door. capriccio.ca
West My Friend launches Quiet Hum, 7 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 680 Courtney St. Tickets at Larsen Music, Lyle’s Place or Eventbrite.ca
Save the Walbran Tour with DJ Anger, Joy District, Bousada, plus special guests from Downtown Mischief and others. Friday, 8:30 p.m. at White Eagle Hall, 90 Dock St. Tickets at Lyle’s Place and Sitka Clothing. facebook.com or tel. 778-871-7681
Save KPLU fundraiser at Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Tickets at savekpluvictoria.brownpapertickets.com; hermannsjazz.com; 250-388-9166.
The Chief and Petty Officers Band benefit concert with Simply Brass Quintet presented by 2 Saints and Friends Refugee Sponsorship Committee. 7:30 p.m. at St. Peter’s Church, 3939 St. Peter’s Rd. 2saintsandfriends@gmail.com.
