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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15
AUTHOR
Planet Earth Poetry presents Patricia Robertson and Erling Friis-Baastad at The Moka House, 1633 Hillside Ave., 7: 30 p.m. Cost: $3. malahatreview.ca
DANCE
Lessons
VBDS Ballroom Dance open dance practice; singles and couples welcome at Les Passmore Centre, 286 Hampton Rd., 7-9: 30 p.m. First visit free. Tel. 250-721-5483. vbds.org
Social
Argentine Tango: Special Valentine's Chocolate Milonga at 9 p.m. Cost: $12. Café Casablanca, 2524 Bridge St. Tel. 250-389-0222 or tangopacifico.com
Swing City Dance with Night Club Waltz workshop by John de Phyffer at 8 p.m. followed by dance at 9 p.m. Edelweiss Club, 108 Niagara St. Cost: $10/$12. Tel. 250-920-7556.
Dance to the music of Rukus at Royal Canadian Legion, 411 Gorge Rd. E. 8 p.m. Tel. 250-384-5213.
Club Salsa featuring Pablo Cardenas Latin Combo at Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad St., 8: 30 p.m. salsa dance lesson, 9: 30 a.m. dance. Cost: $12.
FUN FOR KIDS
Pro D-Day at Saanich Commonwealth Place pool, 1-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. saanich.ca
Pro D-Day at Juan de Fuca pool, 3-5 p.m. and skating from 12: 30-2 p.m. westshorerecreation.ca
Pro D-Day at the Library: Puppets with Tim: I Wish I Could Fly, ages six-nine at Nellie McClung Branch 10: 30-11: 30 a.m. Which Zodiac Animal are You, ages five-12 at Saanich Centennial Branch, 10: 30-11: 30 a.m. Year of the Snake, ages five12 at Esquimalt Branch, 2: 30-3: 30 p.m.; Central Branch, 2: 30-3: 30 p.m. and Emily Carr Branch, 2: 30-3: 30 p.m. Register for all events at gvpl.ca
Pro D-Program: Drawing with the Body in Dance, ages four-nine at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, 1040 Moss St., 10 a.m.11 a.m. Cost: $15/$20. aggv.ca
Children's events Saturday through Thursday will be carried on the Family 4-1-1 page in Saturday's Times Colonist.
MUSIC
Classical
Fridaymusic: UVic School of Music woodwind students perform at Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, 12: 30 p.m. Donation.
Guest Masterclass: Pepe Romero, guitar at UVic, David Lam Auditorium, Room A144, 3-6: 30 p.m. Free. Tel. 250-721-8559.
In the Spotlight: Faculty Concert Series with the Lafayette String Quartet, with guests the Molinari String Quartet at UVic, Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, 8 p.m. Pre-concert talk at 7 p.m.
Tel. 250-721-8559. Folk, Roots, Blues
Pompadoors at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993; vicpubco.ca
Paul O'Brien at James Bay Coffee and Books, 143 Menzies St., open stage 8 p.m. Donation. Tel. 250-386-4700. jamesbay coffeeandbooks.com
Willows and Zuzu's Petals at Solstice Café, 529 Pandora Ave., 8 p.m. Cost: $10. Tel. 250-475-0477.
Jazz
Victoria Djano Festival ,a Gypsy Swing Hot Club with Van Djngo, the Chris Sartisohn Group, Montage with Adam Dobres, Paul Dowd, Oliver Swain and guest Daniel Lapp at White Eagle Hall, 90 Dock St., 7: 30 p.m. swing workshop, 8 p.m. show. Tickets: $26 door, $22 advance at Ditch, Lyle's and Larsen Music.
Man Made Lake at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Tickets: $10. Tel. 250-472-0999.
Dave Paulson at the piano, Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa, 45 Songhees Rd., 6-9 p.m. Tel. 250-360-2999.
Lust Life Trio at Vista 18, 740 Burdett Ave., 8-11 p.m. Tel. 250-382-9258.
Live Jazz, Pacific Lounge, Hotel Grand Pacific, 463 Belleville St., 8-11 p.m. hotelgrandpacific.com
Chris Millington Trio at the Bengal Lounge, Fairmont Empress hotel, 8 p.m. Tel. 250-384-8111.
Dave Lang and the Twin Otters, at the Superior, 106 Superior St. 250-380-9515.
Pop and Rock
Freefall at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 8: 30-11: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Shred Kelly at Canoe Brewpub, 450 Swift St., 9 p.m. Cost: $5 after 9 p.m.;
canoebrewpub.com T.G.I. Fridays at Carlton Club Cabaret, 900 Carlton Tce., Esquimalt, 8 p.m. Tel. 250-361-3666.
Karaoke with Stacey at Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans Unit 12, 753 View St., 8 p.m. [email protected]
The Radiators at ANAF, 9831 Fourth St., Sidney, 7: 30-11: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-656-3777.
Song and Surf at Port Renfrew Recreation Centre, 6638 Deering Rd., Port Renfrew, today through Sunday. Tickets: $63.50 pass/$43.50. Tel. 250-386-6121.
Younger Than Yesterday at Bartholomew's Pub, 777 Douglas St. 9 p.m. Tel. 250-388-5111.
OUTDOORS
Walk, Run, Hike
Ghostly Walks: Friday and Saturday, 7: 30 p.m. Start at Visitor Info Centre, Government at Wharf Street. Cost: $14/$12. Tel. 250-384-6698. discoverthepast.com
Club Tread: Hike Mount Work. See clubtread.org
THEATRE
Albert Herring by Benjamin Britten presented by Pacific Opera Victoria at the Royal Theatre tonight at 8 p.m. with matinée Sunday at 2: 30 p.m. Tickets: $37.50 and up. Tel. 250-386-6121 or rmts.bc.ca
Celebration: A New Beginning - Dinner Theatre. A music review and three-course dinner at Oak Bay Beach Hotel, final events Friday and Saturday. Reception at 6 p.m., dinner 6: 30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Tickets: $89. oakbaybeachhotel.com
Helen's Necklace starring Tracey Moore and Lee Majdoub at Studio A, the Belfry Theatre, 1291 Gladstone Ave., tonight through March 3, Tuesday through Saturdays at 8 p.m., matinées Saturday at 4 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. and Wednesday Feb. 20 and 27. Tickets: $25/$20 for preview. Tel. 250-385-6815.
In the Next Room (or the Vibrator Play) a comedy presented by Theatre Inconnu at 1923 Fernwood Rd., today, Saturday, Wednesday, Thursday, Feb. 23, 27, 28, March 1,2 at 8 p.m. with matinées Saturday, Sunday, Feb. 23, 24, March 2 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $14/$10. Feb. 20, pay what you can. ticketrocket.org
Reasons to be Pretty at the Phoenix Theatre, UVic, tonight through Feb. 23, at 8 p.m., no show Sunday, with matinée Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $13-$24. Tel. 250-721-8000. Tonight: Lecture at 7 p.m.
Speaking in Tongues at the Belfry Theatre, 1291 Gladstone Ave., tonight through Feb. 24, Tuesday through Saturday at 8 p.m. with matinée Saturday at 4 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets: $25-$40. Tel. 250-385-6815 or tickets.belfry.bc.ca
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16
AUTHOR
Dinner Ghosts with John Adams at The Bent Mast in James Bay. An evening of ghost stories and a meal. Cost: $35. Reservations at 250-384-6698.
DANCE
Lessons
VBDS Workshops Series at Cedar Hill Recreation Centre, 3220 Cedar Hill Rd., 1-2 p.m. Salsa, Beginner, 2-3 p.m. Salsa, Beginner. Cost: $5/$8/$10. Tel. 250-721-5483 or vbds.org
Performance
Dance Odyssey 2013 by Dancestreams Youth Dance Co. presents dancers from studios throughout the Island, at the Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo, 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $22/$17/ $5. Tel. 250-754-8550.
Social
Argentine Tango at Barefoot Yoga Studio, Broad and Yates streets, 9-11: 30 p.m. Class with Rene and Hilda, 8-9 p.m. Cost: $8/$10; tangovita.com
Dance to the music of Rukus at Royal Canadian Legion, 411 Gorge Rd. E. 8: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-384-5213.
New Orleans Mardi Gras masquerade ball, Hans Fear Memorial 11th annual fundraiser with Maureen Washington, Cold Cut Combo and Louise Rose plus silent auction of original artworks and Creole food at the Edelweiss Club, 108 Niagara St., 7 p.m. Tickets: $35 at Larsen Music, Long & McQuade, Munro Books or 250-384-4225.
Dance to the tunes of Splinter at Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Unit 12, 753 View St., 7 p.m. [email protected]
Fifth Annual Valentine Dinner Show with Heart by Asmira and the Victoria and Vancouver Island Greek Society at the Greek Community Centre, 4648 Elk Lake Dr., 6: 30 p.m. Tickets: $30 advance/$35, $20 for five12 years at Asmira's Studio. Tel. 250-381-4794 or greekfest.com
Bucan Bucan Valentine's Dance. An Eastern European party band blends Balkan hits and traditional Romanian music joined by the Yiddish Columbia State Orchestra and Carousel at White Eagle Hall, 90 Dock St., 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $15. Tel. 250-589-9655 or bucanbucan.com
MUSIC
Classical
Pepe Romero and Friends with Alexander Dunn, Randy Pile and Robert Ward at First Metropolitan Church, 932 Balmoral Rd., 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $30/$25. Tel. 250-386-6121.
Early Music Society of the Islands presents the Seattle Baroque Soloists in Folia! at Alix Goolden Hall, 907 Pandora Ave., 8 p.m. with pre-concert talk at 7 p.m. Tickets: $20/$27/$24/$8. Tel. 250-386-6121.
Rhapsody in Blue by the Palm Court Light Orchestra at UVic, Farquhar Auditorium, 7: 30 p.m. Tickets; $31. Tel. 250-748-9964.
Noye's Fludde, music by Benjamin Britten at Church of St. John the Divine, 1611 Quadra St., 7 p.m. Tickets: $30/$15. Tel. 250-386-5311.
In the Spotlight: Faculty Concert Series with the Lafayette String Quartet, with guests the Molinari String Quartet at UVic, Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, 8 p.m. Pre-concert talk at 7 p.m. Tel. 250-721-8559.
Monteverdi Workshop for Singers with Peter Butterfield and the Victoria Philharmonic Choir at St. Mary's Church, 1701 Elgin Rd. Cost: $30/$15. Register at vpchoir.ca
Folk, Roots, Blues
Roy Forbes presented by the Deep Cove Folk Club at Charlie White Theatre, Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney, 8 p.m. Tickets: $25. Tel. 250-656-0275.
Post-Valentine's Redemption R&B show and dance with Deb Rhymer Blues Band, Curl and Ashley Armstrong in a benefit for the Heart and Stroke Foundation at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 7 p.m. Cost: $20 door/$15 advance at Lyle's or Long & McQuade. valentine.shawwebspace.ca
Geoff Lundstrom at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993; vicpubco.ca
Saturday Blues Jam with Summer and the Sinners at My Bar and Grill, Howard Johnson Hotel, 310 Gorge Rd. E., 3-7 p.m. mybarandgrill.ca
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.
Jazz
Dave Paulson at the piano, Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa, 45 Songhees Rd., 6-9 p.m. Tel. 250-360-2999.
Lust Life Trio at Vista 18, 740 Burdett Ave., 8-11 p.m. Tel. 250-382-9258.
Stephen Brown and the Bastion Band at Ocean Island Café, 791 Pandora Ave., 8: 30-11: 30 p.m. oceanisland.com
Live Jazz, Pacific Lounge, Hotel Grand Pacific, 463 Belleville St., 8-11 p.m. hotelgrandpacific.com
Chris Millington with Brent Jarvis at the Bengal Lounge, Fairmont Empress hotel, 8 p.m. Tel. 250-384-8111.
Pop and Rock
Momentum at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 8: 30-11: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Pompadoors at Canoe Brewpub, 450 Swift St., 9 p.m. Tickets: $15 advance. canoebrewpub.com
Saturday Slam at Carlton Club Cabaret, 900 Carlton Tce., Esquimalt, 8 p.m. Tel. 250-361-3666.
Karaoke with Stacie at My Bar and Grill in the Howard Johnson Hotel, 310 Gorge Rd. E., 8: 30 p.m. mybarandgrill.ca
Open Music Jam hosted by Ian and Carolynn McDowell at V Lounge, Red Lion Inn, 3366 Douglas St., 2-6 p.m. vlounge.ca
Younger Than Yesterday at Bartholomew's Pub, 777 Douglas St. 9 p.m. Tel. 250-388-5111.
World
Sangre Morenca - Latin Music and Flamenco with Elsa Rojas Marquez, voice and José Giménez, guitar at Wood Hall, 907 Pandora Ave., two shows at 3 and 6 p.m. Tickets: $15/$10 at Ivy's Bookshop, Tempo Trent, Blair Mart or at door. sangemorena.com
OUTDOORS
CRD Parks programs. Tel. 250-478-3344 or crd.bc.ca/parks Who's Hooting? A guided walk for all ages at Mill Hill Regional Park to learn about owls. Meet at kiosk in parking lot off Atkins Avenue, 10: 30 a.m.-noon.
Walk, Run, Hike
Chinatown Walks: Explore Canada's oldest Chinatown. Meet outside Starbucks, corner of Government and Fisgard streets, Saturday at 10: 30 a.m. Cost: $15. Tel. 250-384-6698 or discoverthepast.com
Outdoor Club: Hike trails along Colquitz and Swan Creeks, and Swan Lake or trails in Mount Work. See ocv.ca for details.
Victoria Y Volkssport five/six/10 kilometre walk. Meet at Esquimalt Recreation Centre, 527 Fraser St. Registration 9: 30 a.m., walk 10 a.m. Tel. 250-385-5439.
Club Tread: Hike John Dean Park. See clubtread.org
THEATRE
Celebration: A New Beginning - Dinner Theatre. See Friday for details.
She Kills Me - Comedy Night in support of ALS Cycle of Hope at Metro Studio, 1141 Quadra St., 7 p.m. Tickets: $20. [email protected]
Helen's Necklace. Performance at 4 and 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
In the Next Room. Performance at 2 and 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
Mini Smile Show with Tim Gosley and the Gosley-Kixmollers, Cathy Fern-Lewis and Brenda Jagdis, a British variety show with tap and puppets at Merlin's Sun Home Theatre, 1983 Fairfield Rd., two performances at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. tickets: $15/$12/$8. Tel. 250-598-7488.
Reasons to be Pretty. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
Speaking in Tongues. Performance at 4 and 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
Theatre Directing and Acting with Director Sid Clarke at 1649 Mount Newton Cross Rd., 1-4 p.m. Cost: $20/$40. thepeninsulaplayers.ca
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17
MUSIC
Classical
Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra, conducted by Yariv Aloni at UVic, University Centre Farquhar Auditorium, 2: 30 p.m. Tickets: $25/$20/$10. Tel. 250-721-8480.
Sooke Philharmonic Chamber Players present Tea & Symphony with Kathryn Whitney, soprano at Best Western Prestige Oceanfront Resort, 6929 West Coast Rd., 2: 30-4: 30 p.m. Tickets: $30. sookephil.ca
Flames and Embers with Mark Lupin and Carla Dodek at St. Michael's Church, Chemainus, 2 p.m. Tickets: $20 door/$15 advance at 250-748-8383 or chemainusclassical concerts. ca
Country/Bluegrass
The Moonshiners at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 8: 30-11: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Bluegrass Jamboree at Ocean Island Café Lounge, 791 Pandora Ave., 8 p.m. oceanisland.com
Folk, Roots and Blues
Deb Rhymer Band at the Upper Deck, 229 Gorge Rd. E., 3-7 p.m. Tel. 250-383-8212.
Electric Timber Co. at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993; vicpubco.ca
Lonnie Glass performs after open stage, 7: 30 p.m. at Norway House, 1110 Hillside Ave. Cost: $5. Tel. 250-475-1355 or victoriafolkmusic.ca
Music on Sunday presents Sarah Tradewell with Cheryl Tradewell, piano and Brendan McGuigan, bass at the Old School House Art Centre, 122 Fern Rd. West, Qualicum Beach, 2: 30-4: 30 p.m. Cost: $16. Tel. 250-752-6133 or theoldschoolhouse.org
Rhapsody in Blue by the Palm Court Light Orchestra at Cowichan Theatre, Duncan, 2: 30 p.m. Tickets: $31. Tel. 250-748-7529.
Jazz
CanUs Jazz Band at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 4-7 p.m. Cost: $12. Tel. 250-388-9166; hermannsjazz.com
Pablo Cardenas Jazz Trio with Sean Brabitt, bass, Kelby McNayr, drums at Jazz Vespers, Church of the Advent, 510 Mount View, Colwood, 7 p.m. Freewill offering.
Pop and Rock
Open Music Jam hosted by Brian Doucette and Roger Junker at Glen Lake Pub, 2668 Sooke Rd., 4-7 p.m.
Sunday Music Jam at Kemp lake Music Café, 7875 West Coast Rd., 3 p.m. kemplakestorecafe @yahoo.ca
OUTDOORS
CRD Parks programs. Tel. 250-478-3344 or crd.bc.ca/parks Bear Hill Ramble. A guided walk for eight years and up at Bear Hill Regional Park to look for birds and flowers and other signs of spring. Meet at boat launch parking lot off Brookleigh Road, 1-2: 30 p.m.
Old Cemeteries Society Tour: Heritage Homes and Neighbourhoods, theme of Heritage Week at Ross Bay Cemetery. Meet in front of Oregano's, Fairfield Plaza, 1516 Fairfield Rd., 2 p.m. Cost: $5. Tel. 250-598-8870.
Walk, Run, Hike
Weekly Bird Walk (for everyone). Every Sunday and Wednesday. 9-10: 30 a.m. Meet at the Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary parking lot, 3873 Swan Lake Rd. Tel. 250-479-0211.
Club Tread: Hike East Sooke Hills. See clubtread.org
Outdoor Club: Hike trails in East Sooke Park. See ocv.ca for details.
Garden City Wanderers five/10-kilometre walk. Meet at Harbour Towers, 345 Quebec St. Registration 9: 30 a.m., walk 10 a.m. Tel. 778-350-0861.
Shelbourne Shuffle, 10-kilometre run starting 10 a.m. at Peninsula Runners on Shelbourne and Cedar Hill Cross Road and ending at McRae's on Shelbourne. Details at Peninsula Runners.
THEATRE
Albert Herring. Final performance at 2: 30 p.m. See Friday for details.
Helen's Necklace. Performance at 2 p.m. See Friday for details.
In the Next Room. Performance at 2 p.m. See Friday for details.
Speaking in Tongues. Performance at 2 p.m. See Friday for details.
The Ultimate Comedian: Tom Green Edition. Local comedians compete for a chance to open for the Tom Green show. Competition at Club 9One9,919 Douglas St., 7 p.m. Tickets: $10 door.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18
AUTHOR
Anne Michaels: The Mystery of Wood presented by President's Distinguished Lecture and Special Convocation at UVic, University Centre Farquhar Auditorium, 7 p.m. Free but reserve seating at 250-721-8480.
DANCE
Lessons
Salsa dance classes with Salsa Moderne at Café 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 the International Folk Dancers, Mondays, till June, 7-9 p.m. at St. Andrews Church, 9691 4th St., Sidney. No partner needed. Cost: $5, first time free. Tel. 250-652-5818.
FILM
Movie Monday:
Vanishing Point from the Victoria Film Festival. Screening at Eric Martin Pavilion, Fort Street, 6: 30 p.m. parking on Lee Avenue (one-hour zone). Tel. 250-595-3542 or moviemonday.ca
A Chinatown Celebration: From Harling Point. National Film Board film in celebration of Chinese history and culture at Central Branch Library, noon-1 p.m. Tel. 250-413-0388.
MUSIC
Country/Bluegrass Swamp Music Players Jam Night at Ocean Island Café, 791 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m. Tel. 250-385-1788.
Jazz
Flying Saucers at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.-midnight. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Janalee at Heron Rock Bistro, 435 Simcoe St., 7 p.m. heronrock.ca
OUTDOORS
Walks and Runs
WalkSmart Victoria. Morning walks for Ladies, Monday to Friday, 8: 5011 a.m. Meet at Royal Oak McDonald's for registration. Details at tel. 250-479-4087, [email protected]
Club Tread: Hike Elk Lake. See clubtread.org
THEATRE
Reasons to be Pretty. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19
AUTHOR
Behind the scenes at the Belfry: Helen's Necklace: A journey into chaos at Nellie McClung Branch Library, noon-12: 45 p.m. Register at gvpl.ca
DANCE
Social
Argentine Tango: Tango Pacifico Tuesdays Milonga, 9 p.m., at Café Casablanca, 2524 Bridge St. Cost: $8; tangopacifico.com or 250-389-0222.
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
Rhapsody in Blue by the Palm Court Light Orchestra at Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney, 2: 30 p.m. Tickets: $31/$12. Tel. 250-656-0275.
Jazz
Capital City Syncopators at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.-midnight. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Pop and Rock
Karaoke with Stacie at My Bar and Grill in the Howard Johnson Hotel, 310 Gorge Rd. E., 8 p.m. mybarandgrill.ca
OUTDOORS
Walks and Runs
Garden City Wanderers. Meet at Running Room, Broadmead Shopping Centre, 777 Royal Oak Dr. Registration 5: 45 p.m., walk 6 p.m. Tel. 250-477-4472.
Club Tread: Mystery Hike. See clubtread.org
THEATRE
Helen's Necklace. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
Mary Walsh - Dancing with Rage. Canada's favourite comedian presents an evening of entertainment at the Metro Studio, 1411 Quadra St., 8-10 p.m. Tickets: $100 (tax receipt for $50). intrepidtheatre.com
Reasons to be Pretty. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
Sin City: Bedlam-by-Sea. Live improvised serial takes place in a U.K. seaside resort, Bedlam-by-Sea, every Tuesday to May 28 at Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad St., 8 p.m. Tickets: $15/$12, cash only at door. sincityimprov.com
Speaking in Tongues Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20
DANCE
Lessons
VBDS Ballroom Dance open dance practice; singles and couples welcome at Cedar Hill Recreation Centre, 3220 Cedar Hill Rd., 7: 4510 p.m. First visit free. Tel. 250-721-5483. vbds.org
Salsa dance classes. See Monday for details.
FILM
White Water Black Gold screening by Sierra Club of Victoria at Sooke Community Hall, 2037 Shields Rd., Sooke, 7 p.m. Free.
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen with Ewan McGregor and Emily Blunt, a fundraiser screening presented by Mount St. Mary Foundation with silent auction and balloon draw at UVic, Cinecenta, 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $20. Tel. 250-480-3140.
MUSIC
Classical
Music for a Sacred Season - Lent 2013: Luncheon series at the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, 1701 Elgin Rd., 12: 10-12: 50 p.m. every Wednesday to March 27. Tel. 250-598-2212. Today: Stabat Mater by Pergolesi.
CFUW Scholarship Winner Recital by Jenny Chang, pianist at UVic, Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, 7 p.m. Free.
Country/Bluegrass
Country Legends: A Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline Tribute with Bonnie Kilros and David James and Big River at Charlie White Theatre, 2243 Beacon Ave., Sidney, 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $35. Tel. 250-656-0275.
Folk, Roots and Blues
Open Mic Night at Ocean Island Café, 791 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m. Tel. 250-385-1788.
Tyler Harvey at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993.
Paul Black at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Pop and Rock
A Place to Listen by the Victoria Phonographer's Union presents experimental music at James Bay United Church, 517 Michigan St., 7-9 p.m. Cost: $10. brandes @wanderlweiser.de
Karaoke with Stacey at Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Unit 12, 753 View St., 8 p.m. [email protected]
The Pharcyde with Cityreal, DJ Verse and DJ Squantos at Club 9ONE9, 919 Douglas St., 9 p.m. Tickets: $17.80 advance. ticketweb.ca
OUTDOORS
Walks and Runs
Club Tread: Fast-paced walk meeting at Fairfield and Moss, 6: 15 p.m. See clubtread.org
Happy Wanderers Walking Club for couples, meets every Wednesday, 10: 30 a.m. at various locations. Tel. 250-479-4830 for details.
THEATRE
Call Mr. Robeson - A Life, with song. A journey through actor, singer and pioneer civil rights activist Paul Robeson's remarkable life presented by Intrepid Theatre and B.C. Black History Awareness Society at the Metro Studio, 1411 Quadra St., 8-10 p.m. Tickets: $22. Tel. 250-590-6291. ticketrocket.org
Helen's Necklace. Performance at 1 and 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
Reasons to be Pretty. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
In the Next Room. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
Speaking in Tongues. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21
AUTHOR
Behind the scenes at the Belfry: Helen's Necklace: A journey into chaos at Juan de Fuca Branch Library, noon-12: 45 p.m. Register at gvpl.ca
FILM
Social Justice Film: Freedom Sailors, the Gaza Solidarity Activism with Dr. Bill Dienst at BCGEU Hall, 2994 Douglas St., 7 p.m. Donation.
MUSIC
Classical
Pacific Baroque Festival 2013: Welcome to All the Pleasures: The Music of Henry Purcell. Performances at Alix Goolden Hall, 907 Pandora Ave. Tickets: $25/$20. pacbaroque.com
A Little Consort at 11 a.m.-noon; Purcell's Fantasy at 8-9: 30 p.m.
A Victoria Choral Soirée, a fundraiser by the Victoria Choral Society at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel 6: 30 p.m. Tickets: $55 includes hors d'oeuvres and dessert. victoriachoralsociety.ca
Folk, Roots, Blues
Broken Strings 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 Street entrance), 7 p.m. Tel. 250-592-5114. Today: Kerry Jane.
Momentum's Rhythm, Blues & Groove Show at Bartholomew's Bar, 777 Douglas St. 8: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-388-5111.
Jazz
Tom Vickery Trio and Jazz Jam at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Cost: $4/$8. Tel. 250-388-9166.
Gypsy Jazz Nights featuring Chris Sartisohn and the Cold Cut Combo at Vista 18, 740 Burdett Ave., 18th Floor, 8-11 p.m. vista18.com
Pop and Rock
Throwback Thursday at Carlton Club Cabaret, 900 Carlton Tce., Esquimalt, 8 p.m. Tel. 250-361-3666.
Music Bingo at My Bar and Grill, Howard Johnson Hotel, 310 Gorge Rd. E., 7-11 p.m. mybarandgrill.ca
Quiz Whiz: Trivia Night at Ocean Island Café Lounge, 791 Pandora Ave., 9 p.m. Tel. 250-385-1788.
Speed Control at Logan's Pub. 1812 Cook St., 8 p.m.
The Archers at Haro's Restaurant & Bar, Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa, 9805 Seaport Pl., 6-9 p.m. Tel. 250-655-9700.
Summer and the Sinners at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m. Tel. 250-361-3310.
OUTDOORS
Walks and Runs
Garden City Wanderers Meet at Oak Bay Recreation Centre, 1975 Bee St. Registration 5: 45 p.m., walk 6 p.m. Tel. 778-350-0861.
THEATRE
Helen's Necklace. Performance at 8 p.m. See Tuesday for details.
Reasons to be Pretty. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
In the Next Room. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
Speaking in Tongues. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
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