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FRIDAY, March 15
AUTHOR
• The Ideas of March: Readings every Friday in March at Saltspring Island Public Library, noon-1 p.m. Today: Kathy Page and Derek Lundy.
• Booksmack! at Emily Carr Branch Library, 3-4 p.m. Tag team of library stars talks about books and movies. Free. gvpl.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
• Argentine Tango: Beginners lessons at 8 p.m. followed by Tango Pacifico Milonga at 9 p.m. at Café Casablanca, 2524 Bridge St. Cost: $20. Tel. 250-389-0222 or tangopacifico.com
Performance
• Black Grace, New Zealand's leading contemporary dance company, presented by Dance Victoria at the Royal Theatre tonight and Saturday at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $29 and up. Tel. 250-386-6121.
• Grim by Broken Rhythms at the Metro Theatre, 1411 Quadra St., tonight and Saturday, 8 p.m. Tickets at ticketrocket.org
Social
• Kingmixers at Royal Canadian Legion, 411 Gorge Rd. E. 7 p.m. Tel. 250-384-5213.
• Swing City Dance at the Edelweiss Club, 108 Niagara St. West Coast Swing workshop with John de Pfyffer at 8 p.m., dance 9 p.m. -midnight. Cost: $8/$10. Tel. 250-920-7556.
FUN FOR KIDS
• Children's events Saturday through Thursday will be carried on the Family 4-1-1 page in Saturday's Times Colonist.
MUSIC
Classical
• Fridaymusic at UVic, Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, 12: 30 p.m. presents voice students. Donation. Tel. 250-721-8559.
• Victoria Symphony: Explorations 2 - Butterfly Lovers at the McPherson Playhouse, 8 p.m. Tickets: $20. Tel. 250-286-6121.
• Faculty concert Series: Alexander Dunn, guitar and guests at UVic, Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, 8 p.m. Tickets: $17.50/$13.50. Tel. 250-721-8480.
Folk, Roots, Blues
• Geoff Lundstrom at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993; vicpubco.ca
• Three Wide Men bring originals, fiddle and celtic tunes at James Bay Coffee and Books, 143 Menzies St., open stage 8 p.m. Donation. Tel. 250-386-4700. james baycoffeeandbooks.com
• David Roy Parsons, Lauren Elliot and Kat Dining at Solstice Café, 529 Pandora Ave., 8 p.m. Cost: $10. Tel. 250-475-0477.
• Brad Prevedoros at Evedar's Bistro, 2829 Peatt Rd., Langford, 6 p.m. Tel. 250-391-8636.
Jazz
• Maureen Washington and the Funeral Directors at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Tickets: $20/$25. Tel. 250-472-0999 or hermannsjazz.com
• Rockland Moran 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.
• Al Pease and Toni Blodgett at Heron Rock Bistro, 435 Simcoe St., 7 p.m. heronrock.ca
• Dave Lang and the Twin Otters, at the Superior, 106 Superior St., 7 p.m. 250-380-9515.
Pop and Rock
• Rocky Steady at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m. Tel. 250-361-3310.
• 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]
• Fifth Annual Sweaterfest and competition at Soprano's, 730 Caledonia, 9 p.m. Cost: $5, free with ugly sweater. Tel. 250-382-5853.
• Andrew Wright at Ocean Island Café, 791 Pandora Ave., 9 p.m. Tel. 250-385-1788.
• Younger Than Yesterday at Bartholomew's Pub, 777 Douglas St. 9 p.m. Tel. 250-388-5111.
• The Nylons in concert with the Peninsula Singers at Charlie White Theatre, 2243 Beacon Ave., Sidney, 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $45. Tel. 250-656-0275 or marywinspear.ca
World
• An Claddagh, a St. Patrick's Day concert with Patrick and Patricia De Gabrielle at Merlin's Sun Home Theatre, 1983 Fairfield Rd., 8 p.m. Tickets: $15. Tel. 250-598-7488.
• Celtic Breeze: An evening with Wind on the Waves at Spiral Cafe, 418 Craigflower Rd., 7 p.m. Donation. windonthewaves.com
• The O'Radiators Duo featuring Seamus Watson and Paddy McComb with dance classics and Irish jigs at Army Navy and Air Force, 9831 Fourth St., Sidney, 7-11 p.m. Tel. 250-656-9004.
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
• Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, written by Alan Janes and featuring Zachary Stevenson at Chemainus Theatre Festival, today through April 7. Tel. 1-800-565-7738 or chemainustheatre.ca
• Casting for Murder presented by St. Luke's Players at St. Luke's Hall, 3821 Cedar Hill Cross Rd., tonight to March 23, Wednesday through Saturday at 8 p.m. with matinées Saturday and Sunday to March 24 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $15/$13. Tel. 250-884-5484 or stlukesplayers.org
• Dinner Theatre: Ireland with Will Millar and his musicians at Oak Bay Beach Hotel, Friday and Saturday to April 20. Tickets: $109. oakbaybeachhotel.com
• The 39 Steps presented by Langham Court Theatre at 805 Langham Court, to March 23, Tuesdays through Saturday at 8 p.m. with matinée Saturday and March 23 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $21/$19. Special 2 for $30 Tuesday. Tel. 250-384-2142 langhamcourttheatre.bc.ca
• Spark Festival at the Belfry Theatre presents A Brimful of Asha (to March 17), Oh My Irma (to March 17); One (March 1923) and Little One (March 19-24) at 1291 Gladstone Ave. Tickets: $20/$15/$10. Tel. 250-385-6815 or belfry.bc.ca Tonight: 7: 20 and 7: 40 p.m. Mini Plays; 8 p.m. A Brimful of Asha; 8 p.m. Oh My.
• You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown presented by UVic's Phoenix Theatre daily to March 23 at 8 p.m. No show Sunday. Matinées Saturday and March 23 at 2 p.m. Lecture tonight. Tickets: $16/$18/$22/$24. Tel. 250-721-8000.
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SATURDAY
MARCH 16
DANCE
Lessons
• VBDS Workshops Series at Cedar Hill Recreation Centre, 3220 Cedar Hill Rd., 1-2 p.m. Merengue, 2-3 p.m. Intro to Ballroom. Cost: $5/$8/$10. Tel. 250-721-5483 or vbds.org
Performance
• Black Grace. Performance at 7: 30 p.m. See Friday for details.
• Grim. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details. 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 Curl at Royal Canadian Legion, 411 Gorge Rd. E. 8: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-384-5213.
• St. Patrick's Day Dance with Splinter at Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans Unit 12, 753 View St., 7 p.m. anavets12Ashaw.ca
• St. Patrick's Day Rockathon Fundraiser with music by the Crawl at Canadian Legion, Esquimalt Branch, 622 Admirals Rd., 8 p.m. Tickets: $10. Tel. 250-812-0723.
MUSIC
Classical
• Passio by Arvo Pärt, performed by Vox Humana, soloists Isaiah Bell (tenor), Mark Donnelly (countertenor), Elizabeth MacIsaac (soprano), and Nathan McDonald (bass), and a small chamber orchestra at St. Andrew's Cathedral, 704 View St., 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $20/$15/free for 25 and under. voxhumanachoir.ca
• Vancouver Island Symphony presents Serenades for Spring with guest Nadya Blanchette, soprano at the Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo, 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $17-$84. Tel. 250-754-8550 or porttheatre.com
Folk, Roots, Blues
• Tom and Matt 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
• Chris Antonik at Upstairs Cabaret, 15 Bastion Sq., 7 p.m. Tickets: $10/$15. victoriabluessociety.com
• Peripheral Vision at Solstice Café, 529 Pandora Ave., 8 p.m. Cost: $10. Tel. 250-475-0477.
• Kasper and Howe celebrate 10 years at Moka House, 1633 Hillside Ave., 7: 30 p.m. Cost: $7 door. Tel. 250-370-2077.
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.
• Paul Laverick at the Superior, 106 Superior St. 7 p.m. Tel. 250-380-9515.
Jazz
• In the Spotlight: UVic Jazz Orchestra with Patrick Boyle, director at UVic, Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, 8 p.m. Tickets: $15/$10. Tel. 250-721-8480.
• Ivan Elieff at the piano, Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa, 45 Songhees Rd., 6-9 p.m. Tel. 250-360-2999.
• Rockland Moran at Vista 18, 740 Burdett Ave., 811 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 Torben Holm-Pedersen at the Bengal Lounge, Fairmont Empress hotel, 8 p.m. Tel. 250-384-8111.
• Claude Bolling's Suite for Flute and Jazz Trio at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St. 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $15/$12. Tel. 250-472-0999. hermannsjazz.com
Pop and Rock
• Momentum at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m. Tel. 250-361-3310.
• 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. East, 8: 30 p.m. mybarandgrill.ca
• Younger Than Yesterday at Bartholomew's Pub, 777 Douglas St. 9 p.m. Tel. 250-388-5111.
• Open Music Jam hosted by Ian and Carolynn McDowell at V Lounge, Red Lion Inn, 3366 Douglas St., 2-6 p.m. vlounge.ca
World
• Flamenco Tablao with invited guest cantaor (singer) Vicente Griego from Albuquerque and dancer Monique Salez from Victoria, alongside Alma de Espana! at Church of Truth, 111 Superior St., 8 p.m. Tickets: $15/$18. Tel. 250-384-8832 or flamencodelaisla.org
OUTDOORS
• CRD Parks programs. Tel. 250-478-3344 or crd.bc.ca/parks Spring Fling. A drop-in-event for all ages at Francis/King Regional Park to explore the sights, sounds and smells of spring. Meet at Francis/King Nature Centre off Munn Road, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
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
• Juan de Fuca Pathfinders five/ 10-kilometre walk. Meet at My Chosen Café, 4492 Happy Valley Rd., Metchosin. Registration 9: 30 a.m., walk 10 a.m. Tel. 250-478-7020.
THEATRE
• The 39 Steps. Performance at 2 and 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
• Casting for Murder. Performance at 2 and 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
• Dinner Theatre: Ireland. See Friday for details.
• Spark Festival. at The Belfry Theatre. See Friday for details. Tonight: 4 p.m. Oh My Irma; 7: 20 and 7: 40 p.m. Mini Plays; 8 p.m. A Brimful of Asha; 8 p.m. Oh My Irma; 9: 30 p.m. The Party Party (lobby)
• You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Performance at 2 and 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
• The You Show: An Improvised Dungeons and Dragons at Intrepid Theatre, 1609 Blanshard St., 8 p.m. Tickets: $12 door. intrepidtheatre.com
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SUNDAY
MARCH 17
MUSIC
Classical
• Dr. Mark Lupin, concert violinist, presents Classics to Celtic at Alix Golden Hall, 2 p.m. Tickets: $25. Tel. 250-386-5311 or vcm.com
• Krystof Jablonski, piano presented by Nanaimo Conservatory of Music at the Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo, 2p.m. Tickets: $35/$24. Tel. 250-754-8550 or porttheatre.com
• The Little Match Girl Passion presented by Vox Humana with dancers from ZarYevka Ballet at St. Barnabas Church, 1525 Begbie St., 3 p.m. Tickets: $10; free for 25 years and under. voxhumanachoir.ca
• Unseen Rain with Cari Burdett, mezzo-soprano and pianist Leah Hokanson at St. Michael's Church, Chemainus, 2 p.m. Tickets: $15 advance/$20 door. ChemainusClassical Concerts.ca
• Cello Class Recital by UVic students from the studio of Pamela Highbaugh Aloni at Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, 2: 30 p.m. Donation. Tel. 250-721-8559.
Country/Bluegrass
• The Moonshiners at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 8: 30-11: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Folk, Roots and Blues
• Deb Rhymer Band at the Upper Deck, 229 Gorge Rd. E., 3-7 p.m. Tel. 250-383-8212.
• St. Patrick's Day with Slow Pokes, Electric Timer Co and Tom and Matt at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993; vicpubco.ca
• Wayne and Ceilidh Briscoe perform after open stage, 7: 30 p.m. at Norway House, 1110 Hillside Ave. Cost: $5. Tel. 250-475-1355 or victoriafolkmusic.ca
Jazz
• CanUs Hot Jazz Band at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 4 p.m. Cost: $12. Tel. 250-388-9166; hermannsjazz.com
• Jazz Vespers with Peripheral Vision at Westshore Church of the Advent, 510 Mount View, Colwood, 7 p.m. Donation. Tel. 250-474-3031.
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
• Rock of Ages at Bartholomew's Pub, 777 Douglas St. 9 p.m. Tel. 250-388-5111.
World
• Music on Sunday presents Celtic Reflections: An Claddag with Patrick and Patricia De Gabrielle 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
• Celtic Vespers by candlelight, an hour of quiet music and reflection, with Denis Donnelly on harp and Lanny Pollet on flute at St. John's United Church, 10990 West Saanich Rd., 7 p.m. Donation. Tel. 250-656-5273.
OUTDOORS
• CRD Parks programs. Tel. 250-478-3344 or crd.bc.ca/parks Cougar Ridge Hike.A guided adult hike at Roche Cove Regional Park, led by a CRD Regional Parks naturalist. Bring lunch and wear sturdy shoes. Meet at parking lot off Gillespie Road, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Bear Necessities. A guided walk for all ages at Witty's Lagoon Regional Park and learn about the natural history of the black bear. Meet at Witty's Lagoon Nature Centre off Metchosin Road, 1-2: 30 p.m.
• Old Cemeteries Society Tour: Michael Halleran presents Irish pioneers tour for St. Patrick's Day 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.
• Garden City Wanderers six /10-kilometre walk. Meet at Pearkes Recreation Centre, 3100 Tillicum Rd. Registration 9: 30 a.m, walk 10 a.m. Tel. 250-665-6062.
• Club Tread: Hike John Dean Park. See clubtread.org
• Learn to Nordic Pole Walk with Linda. Meet at Park&Ride lot off Ocean Boulevard beside White Spot in Colwood, 1: 303: 15 p.m. Pole supplied. Cost: $10. Register at 250920-4005 or [email protected]
THEATRE
• Casting for Murder. Performance at 2 p.m. See Friday for details.
• Spark Festival. See Friday for details. Today: 2 p.m. A Brimful of Asha; 2 p.m. Oh My Irma.
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MONDAY
MARCH 18
AUTHOR
• Simon Sinek presented by Glacier Media Group at the Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo, 7 p.m. Tickets: $65. Tel. 250-7548550 or porttheatre.com
• World Storytelling Day event, Fortune and Fate with the Victoria Storytellers Guild at 1831 Fern St., 7: 30 p.m. Cost: $3/$5. Tel. 250-477-7044 or victoriastorytellers.org
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: Summer in the Cage 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. Guests tonight: Dr. Erin Michalak heads up the CREST BD Research Team, studying ways to live well with bipolar and Dr. Joanna Cheek, psychiatrist at UVic.
MUSIC
Jazz
• Flying Saucers at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.-midnight. Tel. 250-361-3310.
OUTDOORS
• CRD Parks programs. Tel. 250-478-3344 or crd.bc.ca/parks Mystery Creature. Solve the riddles to find the clues hidden along the trail at Coles Bay Regional Park. Meet at kiosk in parking lot off Inverness Road, off Ardmore Drive, 1-2: 30 p.m.
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
• Learn to Nordic Pole Walk with Linda. Meet at corner of Dallas and Cook, by park washroom, 1: 303: 15 p.m. Pole supplied. Cost: $10. Register at 250-920-4005 or [email protected]
THEATRE
• Spark Festival. See Friday for details. Tonight: Reading: The Trial of Tina Modotti by Carmen Aguirre (lobby). Free.
• You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
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TUESDAY
MARCH 19
DANCE
Social
• Argentine Tango: Tango Pacifico 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
• B.C. Regional Cadet Honour Band at the Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo, 7: 30 p.m. Free. Tel. 250-754-8550 or porttheatre.com
Jazz
• Capital City Syncopators at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.-midnight. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Pop and Rock
• Born Ruffians with the Elwins at Lucky Bar, 517 Yates St.,8 p.m. Tickets: $18 advance at Lyle's Place, Ditch Records or ticketweb.ca
• Karaoke with Stacie at My Bar and Grill in the Howard Johnson Hotel, 310 Gorge Rd. E., 8 p.m. mybarandgrill.ca
OUTDOORS
• CRD Parks programs. Tel. 250-478-3344 or crd.bc.ca/parks Skullduggery. A drop-in event for all ages at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park. Join in the sleuthing fun and use your detective skills to uncover clues that animals leave behind. Meet at kiosk in Beaver Lake parking lot, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 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
• 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
• Spark Festival. See Friday for details. Tonight: 8 p.m. One.
• The 39 Steps. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
• You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
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WEDNESDAY
MARCH 20
DANCE
Lessons
• VBDS Ballroom Dance open dance practice; singles and couples welcome at Cedar Hill Recreation Centre, 3220 Cedar Hill Rd., 7: 45-10 p.m. First visit free. Tel. 250-721-5483. vbds.org
• Salsa dance classes. See Monday for details.
FILM
• My Father and The Man in Black: Tour manager Saul Holiff and his years with Johnny Cash, presented by Glacier Media Group at the Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo, 7 p.m. Tickets: $30. Tel. 250-754-8550 or porttheatre.com
• Open Cinema: Big Boys Gone Bananas with speakers: Rob Wipond, journalist, Focus magazine; Peter Golden, human-rights lawyer and founding member of the Central American Support Committee; and Chris Tollefson, UVic Environmental Law Centre at Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad St., 5: 30 p.m. Cost: $10-$20 door only. opencinema.ca
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: Extravaganza for keyboard Instruments with Curt Bergen and guests.
Folk, Roots and Blues
• 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.
Jazz
• Tom Vickery Trio and Jazz Jam at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Cost: $8/$4. Tel. 250-388-9166. hermannsjazz.com
Pop and Rock
• Karaoke with Stacey at Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Unit 12, 753 View St., 8 p.m. [email protected]
OUTDOORS
• CRD Parks programs. Tel. 250-478-3344 or crd.bc.ca/parks Going Batty! A drop-in event for all ages at Francis/ King Regional Park. Join in a batty world and make a "bat button" plus bat walks (11: 15 a.m. or 1: 15 p.m.). Meet at Francis/King Nature Centre off Munn Road, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
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
• The 39 Steps. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
• Casting for Murder. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
• Jeremy Hotz, comedian presented by Just For Laughs at the McPherson Playhouse, 7 p.m. Tickets: $53.75. Tel. 250-386-6121.
• Spark Festival. See Friday for details. Tonight: 7: 20 and 7: 40 p.m. Mini Plays; 8 p.m. One; 8 p.m. Little One.
• A Theatrical Double Bill. Two one-act comedies about language and tyranny: Ionesco's The Lesson and Hannah Moscovitch's Essay range from absurdist to satire at Intrepid Theatre Club, 1609 Blanshard, tonight, Thursday, March 22, 23, 28-30 at 8 p.m. with mat-inée March 30 at 2 p.m. Tickets: 250-590-6291 or ticketrocket.org
• The Voyage of the Forest Dream and The Amethyst Incident: Dramatic readings of two maritime adventures by Theatre Inconnu at the Maritime Museum tonight at 8 p.m. Tickets: $20. Tel. 250-385-4222.
• You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
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THURSDAY
MARCH 21
MUSIC
Folk, Roots, Blues
• Electric Timber Co 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: Moodswing Chorus sings Movie Themes.
• Momentum's Rhythm, Blues and Groove Show at Bartholomew's Pub, 777 Douglas St. 8: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-388-5111.
Jazz
• Melissa Lauren at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Cost: $10. Tel. 250-388-9166 or hermannsjazz.com
• 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.
• Summer and the Sinners at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m. Tel. 250-361-3310.
• The Radiators Duo with Seamus Watson and Paddy McComb at Haro's Restaurant and Bar, 9805 Seaport Pl., Sidney, 6-9 p.m. Tel. 250-655-0445.
OUTDOORS
• CRD Parks programs. Tel. 250-478-3344 or crd.bc.ca/parks The Amazing Race. A drop-in event for all ages at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park. Meet at kiosk in Beaver Lake parking lot, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
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. 778-350-0861.
• Club Tread: Hike Mount Doug. See clubtread.org
THEATRE
• The 39 Steps. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
• Casting for Murder. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
• A Theatrical Double Bill. Performance at 8 p.m. See Wednesday for details.
• Spark Festival. See Friday for details. Today: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Devising Theatre Workshop Day 1. Tonight: 7: 20 and 7: 40 p.m. Mini Plays; 8 p.m. One; 8 p.m. Little One.
• You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Performance at 8 p.m. See Tuesday for details. Tonight: Opening.
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