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FRIDAY
MAY 24
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 lesson 8 p.m. followed by Tango Pacifico Milonga, 9 p.m. at Café Casablanca, 2524 Bridge St. Cost: $8/$10. Tel. 250-389-0222 or tangopacifico.com
Performance
Musings - An enchanted evening of dance the premier performance, Ballet Étoile at Berwick Royal Oak, 4680 Elk Lake Dr., 7 p.m. tonight and Saturday. Tickets: $15/$12. balletetoilecanada @outlook.com
Victoria Academy of Ballet annual Celebration of Dance at the McPherson Playhouse, 7 p.m. Tickets, $25/$20/$15. Tel. 250-386-6121.
Social
Dream Big Gala. Music by the Temps plus three-course meal and silent auction to support Help Fill A Dream at Hotel Grand Pacific. Tickets: $100. Tel. 250-507-4576.
Swing City Dance with Salsa workshop, 8 p.m. by Warren Scott, dance following 9 p.m. at the Edelweiss Club, 108 Niagara St. Cost: $10/$12. Tel. 250-920-7556.
South Park Family School 2013 Auction Gala with music by Doug Farr Trio at 508 Douglas St., 6 p.m. Tickets: $10. Adults only. southparkauction.com
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
Country/Bluegrass
Concert One - Joy of Fiddle Concert featuring the B.C. Fiddle Orchestra CD release Fishcakes & Oranges featuring Patrick M'Gonigle (fiddle), Jenny Ritter (guitar), Eric Reiswig (Uillean Pipes), and the B.C. Fiddle Orchestras and Folkestra at First Metropolitan United Church, 932 Balmoral Rd., 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $20/$15/$10 at Ivy's Books. Tel. 250-597-2713 or JoyofLifeFestival.ca (Note: See Saturday: Concert Two: Joy of Life Concert)
Folk, Roots, Blues
Tom and Matt at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993; vicpubco.ca
Scott Cook and Cam Penner at Solstice Café, 529 Pandora Ave., 8 p.m. Cost: $15 door/$12 advance. Tel. 250-475-0477; solsticecafe.ca
Dave Lang and the Twin Otters at the Superior, 106 Superior St. 7 p.m. 250-380-9515. thesuperior.ca
Andrews and Lawrence at James Bay Coffee and Books, 143 Menzies St., open stage 8 p.m. Donation. Tel. 250-386-4700. james baycoffeeandbooks.com
Andrew Wright at Ocean Island Café, 791 Pandora Ave., 8: 30-11: 30 p.m. oceanisland.com
Jazz
Dave Paulson at the piano, Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa, 45 Songhees Rd., 7-10 p.m. Tel. 250-360-2999.
Melinda Whitaker at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Tickets: $25. Tel. 250-388-9166; hermannsjazz.com
Aurora Scott Trio at Vista 18, 740 Burdett Ave., 8-11 p.m. Tel. 250-382-9258.
Colin Campbell and Tom White at Heron Rock Bistro, 435 Simcoe St., 7 p.m. Tel. 250-383-1545.
Pop and Rock
The Broken Strings at Canoe Brewpub, 450 Swift St., 9 p.m. Cost : $5 after 9 p.m. canoebrewpub.com
The Honeycrooners at the Hotel Grand Pacific, 463 Belleville St., 8-11 p.m. Tel. 1-800-663-7550.
The Push 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.
OUTDOORS
Walk, Run, Hike
Ghostly Walks: Every night at 7: 30 p.m. with 9: 30 p.m. tour on Friday and Saturday, 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
Cake Walk, a comedy, presented by St. Luke's Players at St. Luke's Hall, 3821 Cedar Hill Cross Rd., today through June 2, Wednesday through Saturday at 8 p.m. with matinée Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets: $15/$13. Tel. 250-884-5484. stlukesplayers.org
Good Timber: Songs and Stories of the Western Logger at Chemainus Theatre Festival, to June 1. Tel. 1-800-565-7738 cheminustheatre.ca
Little Fernwood UFO, today through June 2 (no show Monday) at Little Fernwood Hall, 1923 Fernwood Rd. Tickets: $17/pass $32 for four shows. Tel. 250-590-6291 or ticketrocket.org Details at littlefernwoodufo.com Tonight: The Big Smoke, 7 p.m.; Lost in Space, 8: 30 p.m.
Oliver! The Musical by Four Seasons Musical Theatre at Isabelle Reader Theatre, Spencer School, 7 p.m. tonight and May 31 at 7 p.m. and Saturday Sunday and June 1,2 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $12-$18. fourseasonsmusical theatre.com/
Uno Fest. Today through June 1 at Metro Studio (1411 Quadra St.), Intrepid Theatre Club 2 (1609 Blanshard St.). Tickets: $17/$20, five-show pass $69. Details intrepidtheatre.com Tonight: My Pregnant Brother, 7 p.m. Intrepid Theatre Club 2, $17; One/Un, (in French) 7 p.m., Metro Studio, $20; White Rabbit Red Rabbit, 9 p.m., Metro Studio, $20.
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SATURDAY
MAY 25
AUTHOR
Making Crime Pay: A Mini Conference for Writers at Central Branch Library, 9: 30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Register at gvpl.ca
Meet Canadian crime-writers and learn about their latest books in this fast-paced, fun event. at Central Branch Library, 2: 30-5 p.m. Register at gvpl.ca
Jeremy Hespeler-Boultbee reads from Mrs. Queen's Chump: Idi Amin, the Mau Mau, Communists, and Other Silly Follies of the British Empire at Oak Bay Branch Library, 2-3: 30 p.m. Register at gvpl.ca
Sea Salt: Recipes from the West Coast Galley by Lorna Malone, Alison Malone Eathorne, and Hilary Malone at Munro's Books, 1108 Government St., 2-3 p.m. Tel. 250-382-2464. munrobooks.com
Frank Wilson book launch Chasing Crows at MS Society, 1004 North Park St., 1-4 p.m. Tel. 250-388-6496.
DANCE
Performance
Musings. See Friday for details.
Boston Dance Collective Recital at the Royal Theatre, 1 and 7 p.m. Tickets: $24/$19/$16. Tel. 250-386-6121.
Dance Unlimited Recital at the McPherson Playhouse, 1 and 7 p.m. Ticket: $21/$18.50. Tel. 250-386-6121.
Show Time by BroadStreet Dance at UVic., Farquhar Auditorium, University Centre, 7 p.m. Tickets: $22/$18. Tel. 250-721-8480 or tickets.uvic.ca
Social
Argentine Tango at 1309 Broad St., 9 p.m. Cost: $8/$10; Class 8 p.m. Cost: $10. tangovita.com Dance to the music of Ed Peekekoot at Royal Canadian Legion, 411 Gorge Rd. E. 8: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-384-5213.
Come Dancing Ballroom Dance, music by Roman Yue at Cadboro Bay United Church, 2625 Arbutus Rd.,8-10: 30 p.m. Cost: $10 at the door. Tel: 250-592-1602.
MUSIC
Classical
Victoria Baroque Players present A French Banquet at Church of St. John the Divine, 1611 Quadra St., 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $25/$23/$5 at Long & McQuade, Munro's Books and Ivy's Bookshop. victoria-baroque.com
Sing into Spring with Encore! Women's Choir at Duncan United Church, Duncan, 7: 30 p.m. Tickets at the door or 250-746-9778.
Sing A-Long in Sooke with Jennifer Louise Taylor, Ken Hall and Rose Birney at the Reading Room Café, 6660 Sooke Rd., 7-9 p.m. Cost: $10. Tel. 250-642-3964.
Country/Bluegrass
Country Music Jam with host Yesterday's Wine every Saturday at Esquimalt Legion, 622 Admirals Rd., 2-6 p.m. Cost: $5.
Folk, Roots, Blues
Concert Two - Joy of Life Concert featuring Louise Rose, Daniel Lapp, Danuel Tate (organ), Kelby McNayr (drums), Rick May (bass), Joy of Life Choir, Folkestra, and the B.C. Fiddle Orchestras at First Metropolitan United Church, 932 Balmoral Rd., 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $20/$15/$10. Ticket at Ivy's Books. Tel. 250-597-2713 or JoyofLifeFestival.ca Tickets for both concerts: $235/$25/$15.
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
Paul Laverick at the Superior, 106 Superior St. 7 p.m. 250-380-9515. thesuperior.ca
Kasper and Howe at Gorge-ous Coffee, 103-300 Gorge Rd. W., 7 p.m. Donation. gorgeouscoffee.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.
Jazz
Conn Stewart the the Jazz Apostles at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-388-9166; hermannsjazz.com
Dave Paulson at the piano, Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa, 45 Songhees Rd., 7-10 p.m. Tel. 250-360-2999.
Aurora Scott 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
Brad Prevedoros at Sea Glass Waterfront Grill, 2320 Harbour Rd., Sidney, 6 p.m. Tel. 778-351-3663.
Jazz Vespers with the Conn Stewart Jazz Apostles at Sylvan United Church, 985 Shawnigan Mill Bay Rd., Mill Bay, 4: 30 p.m. Cost: $10. Tel. 250-7643-4301.
Pop and Rock
Hummingbird Deluxe at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Northcote with Himalayan Bear at Lucky Bar, 517 Yates St.,7 p.m Tickets: $12.50 advance at Lyle's Place, Ditch Records and ticketweb.ca.
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
The Honeycrooners at the Hotel Grand Pacific, 463 Belleville St., 8-11 p.m. Tel. 1-800-663-7550.
OUTDOORS
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
Walking tour:
Residential Architecture in The Junction, 2-4 p.m. by Central Branch Library. A walking tour of Victoria's unique and historic architecture with Nick Russell, heritage researcher. Meet at the Stadacona Centre mall, junction of Fort Street and Pandora Avenue. Register at gvpl.ca
Garden City Wanderers six/10 kilometre Swiftsure walk (rated 1A). Meet at Harbour Towers, 345 Quebec St. Note: registration is 8 a.m. walk 8: 30 a.m. to see the beginning of the Swiftsure Race. Tel. 250-360-0356.
Outdoor Club of Victoria: Hike Rithet's Bog, Boulderwood Hill, Outerbridge Park or Partridge Hills from Tod Inlet. See ocv.ca for details.
Relay for Life. Join the Fight Against Cancer! Today at 6 p.m. through Sunday 6 a.m. at Victoria High School. Tel. 250-893-4757 or relaybc.ca victoriafernwoodrelay @bc.cancer.ca
THEATRE
Cake Walk. Performance at 2 and 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
Little Fernwood UFO. See Friday for details. Tonight: Where's My Flying Car?!, 7 p.m.; Lost in Space, 8: 30 p.m.
Oliver! The Musical. Performance at 2 p.m. See Friday for details.
Uno Fest. See Friday for details. Tonight: How to Disappear Completely, 2 p.m. Metro Studio, $20; White Rabbit Red Rabbit, 4 p.m., Metro Studio, $20. Spin,8 p.m. Metro Studio, $20; Broken, 4 p.m. Intrepid Theatre Club 2 (Opening: Pay what you can); Fear Factor: Canine Edition, 6 p.m. Intrepid Theatre Club 2 (Opening: Pay what you can).
War of the Eagles presented by Kaleidoscope Theatre at Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites of Canada, today and Sunday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets: $25/$18. Tel. 250-386-6121.
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SUNDAY
MAY 26
DANCE
Social
People Meeting People Dance at Monterey Centre, 1442 Monterey Ave., 7-10 p.m. Music by Gypsy Rovers. Singles and couples welcome. Tickets: $10.
Social Salsa Sundays with Salsa & Bachata by DJ Moses at the Ambrosia Event Centre, Fisgard St., 7-11 p.m. Cost: $10/$8 advance at The Makehouse. 833 1/2 Fort St. pachangalatina.ca
MUSIC
Classical
Island Soul Choir, concert in celebration of Brian Tate's final performance as choir conductor at the Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo, 2: 30 p.m. Tickets: $22.50/$5. Tel. 754-8550.
Metamorphosis by Chemainus Classical Concerts with clarinetist Shawn Earle accompanied by pianist Sisi Liu at St. Michael's Church, Chemainus, 2 p.m. Tickets: $20 door/$15 advance. ChemainusClassical Concerts.ca
A Sentimental Journey,a belated Mother's Day concert and strawberry tea by Dragon Song Men's Choir at St. George's Anglican Church, 3909 St. George's Lane, Cadboro Bay, 2 p.m. Donation to Rainbow Kitchen.
Medford Singers Spring Concert Musical Fare at 246 Ingram St., Duncan, 2-4 p.m. Tickets: $15/12 years and under free at One Bookstore, 149 Kenneth St., Duncan.
Country/Bluegrass
The Moonshiners at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave., 8: 30-11: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Blue Grass Jamboree at Ocean Island Backpackers Inn, 791 Pandora Ave., 8-11 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
Scott Cook Trio perform after open stage, 7: 30 p.m. at Norway House, 1110 Hillside Ave. Cost: $5. Tel. 250-475-1355 or victoriafolkmusic.ca
Jazz
Crofton Jazz with Pat Selman and the Belmont Avenue Trio at the Crofton Hotel Pub, 1534 Joan Ave., Crofton, 2-5 p.m. Tel.250-324-2245.
Brad Prevedoros at Sea Glass Waterfront Grill, 2320 Harbour Rd., Sidney, 5: 30 p.m. Tel. 778-351-3663.
Pop and Rock
Sunday Music Jam at Kemp Lake Music Café, 7875 West Coast Rd., 3 p.m. kemplakestorecafe @yahoo.ca
World
An Evening of Indian (Hindustani) Classical Music and Jazz Fusion Concert by Pandit Ronu Majumdar (bansuri), George Brooks (saxophone) and Pandit Ramdas Palsule (tabla) at UVic, David Lam auditorium, A144 MacLaurin Building (Parking lot E or 6), 7 p.m. Tickets: $20/$15. Tel. 250-721-2672.
OUTDOORS
CRD Parks programs. Tel. 250-478-3344 or crd.bc.ca/parks What's That? Ask a Nat! A drop-in event for all ages at Island View Beach Regional Park. Explore the beach at low tide and ask CRD Regional Parks' naturalist to identify your treasures. Meet at picnic shelter on Homathko Road, off Island View Road, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Old Cemeteries Society Tour: Point Ellice Bridge Disaster, the 117th anniversary of North America's worst streetcar accident with tour leader Joyce Mackie. Meet at Oregano's, Fairfield Plaza, 1516 Fairfield Rd., 2 p.m. Cost: $5. Tel. 250-598-8870.
Scenic Murals Tour with Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition to view some of the best murals in the city. Starts at 10 a.m. and ends at Selkirk Station (80 Regatta Landing) Galloping Goose Trail south of the Selkirk Trestle. Bring lunch. Cost: $5. Tel. 250-382-89619 or gvcc.bc.ca/theme-rides
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.
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 250-920-4005 or [email protected]
Vic Y Volkssport five/ 10-kilometre walk. Meet at Oak Bay Recreation Centre, 1975 Bee St. Registration 9: 30 a.m, walk 10 a.m. Tel. 250-386-6670.
Outdoor Club of Victoria: Hike Mount Braden. See ocv.ca for details.
Club Tread: Hike Partridge Hills or Bike to Witty's Lagoon. See clubtread.org
Gordon Head Lions Purina Dog Guides Walk meet at Ogden Point, Dallas Road, 10 a.m. All donations go to Dog Guides Canada for local needs. purinawalk fordogguides.com
Great Strides Walk for Cystic Fibrosis at Royal Road University. registration at 9 a.m. for 10 a.m. low-impact three-kilometre walk. All ages, family, pet and stroller friendly. Tel. 250-415-0441 or cysticfibrosisvictoria.ca
Friends of Uplands Park Nature Walk: Vernal Pools NOT Mud Puddles. Meet at the Uplands Park sign on Beach Drive, 1-3 p.m. friendsofuplandspark. wordpress.com
World Partnership Walk. Registration 10 a.m., walk 11 a.m. at Beacon Hill Park, Cameron Bandshell. Guest of honour Dr. David Turpin with Tess van Straaten and Louise Hartland. Tel. 1-866-263-8194 or worldpartnershipwalk.com/ victoria
Oak Bay KOOL Half Marathon (7 a.m. and 8 a.m. start) plus five kilometre and relay (8 a.m. start) with kids two-kilometre challenge (10: 30 a.m. for 14 years and under) and 400-metre fun dash (10: 45 a.m. for nine years and under). Start at Oak Bay Avenue and Hampshire Road. Details at oakbayhalf.com
THEATRE
Cake Walk. Performance at 2 p.m. See Friday for details.
Derwin Blanshard's Extremely Classy Sunday Evening Programme at Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad St., 8 p.m. Tickets: $15/$12 for the overdressed. derwinblanshard.com
Little Fernwood UFO. See Friday for details. Today: Cougar Annie Tales, 1 p.m. ; Where's My flying Car?!, 2: 30 p.m.; The Big Smoke, 4 p.m.
Oliver! The Musical. Performance at 2 p.m. See Friday for details.
Uno Fest. See Friday for details. Tonight: My Pregnant Brother, 8 p.m. Intrepid Theatre Club 2, $17; Spin, 2 p.m. Metro Studio, $20; Fear Factor: Canine Edition, 6 p.m. Intrepid Theatre Club 2, $17; Underbelly,8 p.m. Metro Studio (Opening: Pay what you can)
War of the Eagles. Performance at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. See Saturday for details.
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MONDAY
MAY 27
AUTHOR
Christina Johnson-Dean, author of new biography The Life and Art of Ina D.D. Uhthoff, (1889-1971) artist, journalist and founder and principal of the Victoria School of Art at Royal B.C. Museum, 675 Belleville St., 2-4 p.m. Cost: $5. Presented by Friends of B.C. Archives. royalbcmuseum.bc.ca
Kay Stewart and Chris Bullock reading from, Unholy Rites at Emily Carr Branch Library, 7-8: 30 p.m. Register at gvpl.ca
Gillian Campbell, Nicole Dixon, and Stella Harvey will read from their new books, hosted by Dede Crane at Beehive Wool Shop, 1700 Douglas St., 7 p.m.
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: Silver Lining Playbook 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
MUSIC
Classical
Victoria Children's Choir annual season finale concert at Alix Goolden Hall, 907 Pandora Ave., 7 p.m. Tickets; $15. Tel. 250-721-0856 or victoriachildrenschoir.ca
Country/Bluegrass
Swamp Music Players present Swamp Meet at Ocean Island Backpackers Inn, 791 Pandora Ave., 8: 30-11 p.m. oceanisland.com
Folk, Roots, Blues
Lola Parks at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993; vicpubco.ca
Jazz
Flying Saucers at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.-midnight. Tel. 250-361-3310.
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]
Learn to Nordic Pole
Walk with Linda. Meet at corner of Dallas and Cook, by park washroom, 1: 30-3: 15 p.m. Pole supplied. Cost: $10. Register at 250-920-4005 or [email protected]
THEATRE
Uno Fest. See Friday for details. Tonight: Broken, 6: 30 p.m. Intrepid Theatre Club 2, $17; Fear Factor: Canine Edition, 8 p.m. Intrepid Theatre Club 2, $17; Underbelly,8 p.m. Metro Studio, $20.
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TUESDAY
MAY 28
AUTHOR
Joan Harper book launch, He moved a Mountain: the life of Frank Calder and the Nisga'a Land Claims Accord at the Jerusalem Chapel of Christ Church Cathedral, 7 p.m. RSVP 250-383-3195.
DANCE
Social
Argentine Tango: Tango Pacifico video Practica and Milonga, 9 p.m., at Café Casablanca, 2524 Bridge St. Cost: $8. Tel. 250-389-0222 or tangopacifico.com
Dance to the Music of MC2 at Royal Canadian Legion, 411 Gorge Rd. E. 8: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-384-5213.
FILM
Movie Night at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel in the David Foster Foundation Theatre, 6-10 p.m. Cost: $24 includes meal. Tonight: Sense and Sensibility. oakbaybeachhotel.com
MUSIC
Country/Bluegrass
A Celebratory evening of bluegrass/country/ roots music in support of Literacy Victoria with Russell deCarle, Steve Briggs, Denis Keldie, Mike Stevens, Arthur Black with Gregor Craigie and Jo-Ann Roberts, hosted by Shelagh Rogers at the Belfry Theatre, 1291 Gladstone Ave., 6 p.m. Tickets: $45 or VIP package $100. Tel. 250-385-6815 or tickets.belfry.bc.ca
Folk, Roots, Blues
Geoff Lundstrom at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993; vicpubco.ca
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
Grimshaw's Jam-Along at Ocean Island Backpackers Inn, 791 Pandora Ave., 8: 30-11 p.m. oceanisland.com
Real Mad Decent at Ocean Island Backpackers Inn, 791 Pandora Ave., 8: 30-11 p.m. oceanisland.com
Fear Factory with Hate Eternal and Kobra and the Lotus at Club 9ONE9, 919 Douglas St., 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $25 at Lyle's Place, Ditch Records or ticketweb.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. Outdoor Club of Victoria: Tuesday hike. See ocv.ca for details.
Club Tread: Mystery Hike. See clubtread.org
THEATRE
Little Fernwood UFO. See Friday for details. Tonight: Cougar Annie Tales, 7 p.m.; Lost in Space, 8: 30 p.m.
Sin City: Bedlam-by-Sea. Live improvised serial takes place in a U.K. seaside resort, Bedlam-by-Sea, final event at Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad St., 8 p.m. Tickets: $15/$12, cash only at door. sincityimprov.com
Uno Fest. See Friday for details. Tonight: Broken, 8: 30 p.m. Intrepid Theatre Club 2, $17; When That I Was, 8 p.m. Metro Studio, (Opening: Pay what you can).
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WEDNESDAY
MAY 29
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.
Argentine Tango: Private lessons every Wednesday, 6-9 p.m. 2727 Quadra St. No partner or experience required. DWDance.ca
FILM
Music Movie: Asian Heritage Month, Friends of Music Society and Movie Monday present Japanese film, Inclusion, about a professional taiko drumming group with developmental disabilities. Screening at Eric Martin Pavilion, Fort Street, 7 p.m. parking on Lee Avenue (one-hour zone). Donation. Tel. 250-595-5114. or friendsofmusic.ca
MUSIC
Classical
Galiano Ensemble performs a Celebration of English Music, at UVic, Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, 8 p.m. Tickets: $33/$30. Tel. 250-704-2580 or galiano.ca
Folk, Roots and Blues
Mike Edel at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993. vicpubco.ca
Aaron Wood at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Pop and Rock
Open Mic Night at Ocean Island Backpackers Inn, 791 Pandora Ave., 8: 30-11 p.m. oceanisland.com
OUTDOORS
Walks and Runs
Happy Wanderers Walking Club for couples, meets every Wednesday, 10: 30 a.m. at various locations. Tel. 250-479-4830 for details.
Club Tread: Fast-paced walk. Meet at Fairfield and Moss, 6: 15 p.m. See clubtread.org
THEATRE
Cake Walk. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
Little Fernwood UFO. See Friday for details. Tonight: Cougar Annie Tales, 7 p.m.; The Big Smoke, 8: 30 p.m.
Uno Fest. See Friday for details. Tonight: When That I Was, 7 p.m. Metro Studio, $20. Til Death: The Six Wives of Henry VIII, 8 p.m.,Intrepid Theatre Club 2 (Opening: Pay what you can).
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MAY 30
AUTHOR
Critique Writers group welcomes writers who wish to develop their writing in a supportive environment at the Sidney/North Saanich Library, 10091 Resthaven Drive, Sidney, 6: 30-8 p.m. Free. Register at 250-656-0944.
Miles Olson author of Unlearn, Rewild: Earth Skills, Ideas and Inspiration for the Future Primitive at Saanich Centennial Branch Library, 7-8: 30 p.m. Register at gvpl.ca
DANCE
Performance
Dances with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart performed by Balley Victoria at Royal Theatre today and May 31 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $37 and up. Tel. 250-386-6121.
MUSIC
Classical
An Evening with Ben Heppner. Recital with John Hess on piano at the Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave., Sidney, 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $89. Tel. 250-656-0275 marywinspear.ca
Folk, Roots, Blues
The Broken Strings at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993. vicpubco.ca
Quinn Bachand and Friends at the Superior, 106 Superior St. 6: 30-8 p.m. and 8: 30-9: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-380-9515. thesuperior.ca
Momentum's Rhythm, Blues and Groove Show at Bartholomew's Pub, 777 Douglas St. 8: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-388-5111.
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: Angela Carter and friends.
James Kasper at Gorge-ous Coffee, 103-300 Gorge Rd. W., 7: 30 p.m. Donation. gorgeouscoffee.com
Jazz
Chris Sartisohn and Friends: Jam Session at Vista 18, 740 Burdett Ave., 18th floor, 8-11 p.m. vista18.com
Pop and Rock
McComb and Watson at Haro's Restaurant and Bar, Sidney Pier Hotel and Spa, 9805 Seaport Pl., Sidney, 6-9 p.m. Tel. 250-655-9700.
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 at Ocean Island Café Lounge, 791 Pandora Ave., 8: 30-11 p.m. oceanisland.com
The Shattered Hearts at Canoe Brewpub, 450 Swift St., 9 p.m. Cost: $5 after 9 p.m. canoebrewpub.com
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 Pearkes Recreation Centre, 3100 Tillicum Rd. Registration 5: 45 p.m., walk 6 p.m. Tel. 778-350-0861.
Club Tread: Hike Mount Doug. See clubtread.org
THEATRE
Cake Walk. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
Godspell. A musical based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew at St. Matthias Church, 600 Richmond Rd., today through June 2 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $20/$15/$10. epiphanyproductionstheatre.wordpress.com/
Little Fernwood UFO. See Friday for details. Tonight: Lost in Space, 7 p.m.; Where's My Flying Car?!, 8: 30 p.m.
Uno Fest. See Friday for details. Tonight: Til Death: The Six Wives of Henry VIII,
8: 30 p.m., Intrepid Theatre. Club 2, $17; Huff, 7 p.m. Metro Studio (Opening: Pay what you can); Butt Kapinski: We are the Dark, 6: 30 p.m., Intrepid Theatre Club 2 (Opening: Pay what you can).
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