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Planet Earth Poetry at the Black Stilt, 103-1633 Hillside Ave., 7:30 p.m. (sharp). Cost: $3. Tel. 370-2077. Tonight: Geoff Cook, Montreal poet, reading from his collection of works Postscript; Glen Sorestad, former poet laureate of Saskatchewan, reading from his collection and Martin Hazelbower, CBC Face-Off winner, UVic creative writing student and poet of wide imagination.
DANCE
Lessons
Argentine Tango classes with Marjorie and Ara at Cafe Casablanca, 2524 Bridge St., 7 p.m. Practica; 8 p.m. beginners. Cost: $10 single/$15 couples. Followed by 9 p.m. dance. Cost: $4. Tel. 389-0222 or
www.tangocaminar.com
Ballroom Dance Practice. Victoria Ballroom Dance Society (VBDS) open practice for singles and couples at Les Passmore Centre, 286 Hampton Rd., 7-9:30 p.m. Tel. 721-5483 or visit www.vbds.org
Saanich International Folk Dancers. Dancing Fridays and Wednesdays at Fairfield United Church, 1303 Fairfield Rd., 7:30 p.m. No partner or experience needed. Drop-in $4. Tel. 595-7661 or 598-4089.
Swing City. Dancing at Edelweiss Hall, 108 Niagara St., beginner swing lessons, 8-9 p.m. followed by a dance, 9 p.m.-midnight. Tickets: $8. Tel. 744-3666.
Performance
Dracula. Dance Victoria presents the Royal Winnipeg Ballet performing Dracula, a contemporary ballet at the Royal Theatre, tonight at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. Tickets: $42-$86.75. Tel. 386-6121.
Social
Latin Dance at Victoria Events Centre, 1415 Broad St., 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Salsa classes 8-9:30 p.m. Tel. 361-9433 ext. 215 or www.vircs.bc.ca
Michael Dunahee -- Keep the Hope Alive Drive 2007. Pre-run dance with music by That to's Band at Esquimalt Curling Rink, 8 p.m. Tickets: $10. Tel. 381-2429.
music
Classical
Choirs in Concert . Fundraiser for special needs children from the Cowichan Valley. Performance at Brentwood College School, T.Gil Bunch Centre for Performing Art, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $12/$14. Tel. 250-743-8756 or [email protected]
Friday music. UVic School of Music presents music composition students at Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, 12:30 p.m. Donation. Tel. 721-8559.
Six Strings, Four Night. Concervatory 2006/2007 guitar series present A George Crumb Journey with Alexander Dunn and guests at Alix Goolden Hall, 907 Pandora Ave., 8 p.m. t5ickets; $10/$12/$15. Tel. 386-5311.
Country/Bluegrass
Paul Foster at the Army and Navy Club, 753 View St., 7-11 p.m. Tel. 383-4923.
Victoria Fiddle Jam. Victoria Fiddle Society monthly jam at Fairfield United Church Hall, 1303 Fairfield Rd, 7 p.m. Cost: $2. Tel. 474-0057.
Folk, Roots and Blues
Oso Simple at Spiral Cafe, 418 Craigflower Rd., 8-10 p.m. Tel. 386-9303.
Friday Night Coffee House , Open Mic at James Bay Coffee and Books, 143 Menzies St., 8-10 p.m. Tel. 386-4700.
Funk, Soul and R & B
Morry Stearns at Captains on the Waterfront, 9891 Seaport Place, Sidney, 6-10 p.m. No cover. Tel. 656-3320.
Jazz
Cafe Buenos Aires: Quarteto Tango Abrazo, featuring music of Astor Piazzolla and milonga and a talk by Prof. Forster at St. Ann's Academy Auditorium, 835 Humboldt St., 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $15 advance/$18 , seniors two-for-one at Munro's, James Bay New Horizons. Tel. 418-8898.
Victoria Hot Jazz Jubilee. Today through Sunday, 11 bands with two venues at Harbour Towers , one at Hermann's Jazz Club and one at Bedford Regency Hotel. Shuttle service between venues. Today and Saturday noon-midnight, Saturday and Sunday 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tickets: three-day pass $90/one-day pass $45/Sunday pass $35. Tel. 882-JAZZ or www.victoria-hot-jazz.com
The String Bustin' Cats at the Superior, 106 Superior St., 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tel. 380-9515.
Brad Prevedoros at Seahorse Cafe, 799 Verdier, Brentwood at the Superior, 106 Superior St., 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tel. 380-9515.
Los Gringos Locos at Vista 18, Top Floor, 740 Burdett Ave., 8-11 p.m. Tel. 382-9258.
Chris Millington Trio Bengal Lounge, Fairmont Empress Hotel, 384-8111.
Pop and Rock
Barley Wik at Steamers, 570 Yates St. Cover: $7. Tel. 381-4340.
Out of the Blue at Swans, 506 Pandora Ave., 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Tel. 361-3310.
Greenskeepers, Espionage, DJ Longshanks at Lucky Bar, 517 Yates St., 9 p.m. Cost: $12 advance. Tel. 382-5825.
Priestess plus Guests at Sugar Nightclub, 858 Yates St., 8 p.m. Tickets: $10 at Lyles. Tel. 382-8422.
THEATRE
Cloak and Daggers at The Dinner Theatre On Douglas, 818 Douglas St., tonight and Saturday. Tickets: $59.95 includes show and three course dinner. Tel. 388-7444.
Gianni Schicchi. Victoria Conservatory of Music and Opera Studio present Puccini's grand comedy, Gianni Schicchi at Metro Studio, 1441 Quadra St., tonight and Saturday, 8 p.m. Tickets: $12/$15. Tel. 385-5311.
Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival 2007. Today through May 13 with over 5,000 of Victoria's finest young performing artists. Tel. 386-9223 for information.
Meli Festival: Puente Theatre and The Belfry Theatre present four unique, one-women performances at The Belfry Studio A, 1291 Gladstone Ave. The Patriot In Search of a Country (Saturday at 7 p.m.); Uth/Ath (There/Here) (Saturday at 9 p.m.); Chile Con Carne (tonight at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.); Emergence (tonight at 9 p.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m.). Tickets: $15. Tel. 385-6815.
Festival 7. Belfry Theatre presentation tonight through April 1. Tickets: $18-22. Tel. 385-6815.
Night of Shooting Stars. New Waves Festival, a celebration of Vancouver Island playwrights, presents a world premiere by Michael Armstrong at The Bay Theatre, 91 Chapel St., Nanaimo, tonight, Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with matinee Sunday at 2 p.m. Tel. 1-800-811-7405.
walks and runs
Ghost Walk. Meet at Visitor Information Centre (Government at Wharf Street), 7:30 p.m. Cost: $12. No reservations. Tel. 384-6698. Today and Saturday.
Morning Walks, 9 a.m.-10 a.m., five-kilometre walk with coffee to follow. Contact [email protected]. Today: 10 Mile Point; Sat.: Broadmead; Mon.: TBA; Wed.: Broadmead.
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Ishmael Beah. Reading from his book: A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier, today at the Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo, 2 p.m. Tickets: $10/$7. Tel. 250-754-8550.
DANCE
Lessons
Argentine Tango. Classes with Rene and Hilda: 6:30-7:30 p.m. beginners; 7:30-8:30 p.m. intermediate at Henderson Hall, 1632 Yale St. Dancing from 9 p.m. Cost: $6/$8. Tel. 477-1185. See www.tangovita.com
Fun Dance Spring Workshop. Saturday, 2:30 p.m. includes three dance classes: Striptease, Bolliwood and Stiletto 101 at Zenith Studio, 2807 Cedar Hill Rd. Cost: $45. Tel. 598-1300 to register or www.zenithstudio.ca
Introduction to Ballroom Dancing. Victoria Ballroom Dance Society (VBDS) workshop for all beginners, for singles and couples at St. Martin's Church hall, 550 Obed, 3-4 p.m. Cost: $5. Tel. 721-5483 or visit www.vbds.org
Performance
Dracula. See Friday for details. Performances at 2 and 8 p.m.
Fun for Kids
Early Childhood Resource Fair. Displays, information about community services and support for parents plus storytime, arts, crafts, music, dance and more for children (0-5) at Lochside Elementary School, 1145 Royal Oak Dr., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. See [email protected]
Kasperl and the Magic Flower. A traditional European puppet theatre by Manuela Lale and Femke Woud at Burnside Campus Children's Library, 3130 Jutland Rd., 12:30 p.m. followed by drop-in family gym time. Tel. 388-5251.
Matinee for KIds! Cinecenta at UVic presents matinees Saturdays and Sundays, 12:30 p.m. All seats: $3.75. Tel. 721-8365 or www.cinecenta.com. This week's move: Howl's Moving Castle. (Note: Rated G but may frighten young children).
music
Classical
Benefit Concert for MiMi's House. Featuring Shika Card, Chelsea Fern, Alyssa Hait, Philip Manning, Matthew Ross, Branden Young, Jenna Setterfield, Lesley Tjhin and the Vic High R&B Band at Alix Goolden Hall, 907 Pandora Ave., 1:30 p.m. Tickets: $12/$10. Tel. 385-5311.
Flute Choir. The Academy Flute Choir with director Judith Pazder performs a spring concert at Wood Hall, 907 Pandora Ave., 2 p.m. Donation. Tel. 386-5311.
Sooke Philharmonic Chamber Players and Chorus present Bach - Concertos and Cantatas at Sooke Baptist Church, 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday at New St. Mary's Church, Metchosin, 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $18/$15/$5. Tel. 642-2849.
Students' Concert. B.C. Registered Music Teachers' Association student concert at Gordon Head United Church, 4201 Tyndall Rd., 3 p.m. Donation. Tel. 474-4455.
University of Victoria Chorus and Orchestra. Conducted by Janos Sandor with Susan Young, Benjamin Butterfield, Leslie Davis and Steven Price at UVic, University Centre Farquhar Auditorium, 8 p.m. Tickets: $15/$11. Tel. 721-8480.
Folk, Roots and Blues
Terry Brennan with Richard Baker at Spiral Cafe, 418 Craigflower Rd., 8-10 p.m. Donation. Tel. 386-9303.
Jambanja. The drum and dance troupe brings Zimbabwean rhythms to White Eagle Hall, 90 Dock St., 8 p.m. for CD release party. Tickets at Lyle's Place: $12, teens $8, 12 and under free. Tel. 474-9770.
Funk, Soul and R & B
Randy Tucker Band at Swiftsure Lounge, Days Inn on the Harbour, 427 Belleville St.,
4-7 p.m. Tel. 389-0839.
Jazz
Hilarie Ann Higgins Cabaret Show at the Superior, 106 Superior St., 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tel. 380-9515.
Los Gringo Locos at Vista 18, Top Floor, 740 Burdett Ave., 8-11 p.m. Tel. 382-9258.
Victoria Hot Jazz Jubilee. See Friday for details.
Brad Prevedoros at Seahorse Cafe, 799 Verdier, Brentwood Bay, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tel. 544-1565.
Tom Vickery Trio at Bengal Lounge, Fairmont Empress Hotel, 384-8111.
John MacArthur Trio with David Keen at La Piola, 3189 Quadra St., 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tel. 479-6208.
The Dave Spinks Band at the Minstrels Country Club, 1490 Fisher Rd., Cobble Hill, 7-10 p.m. Tickets: $12/$10. Tel. 250-743-1450.
Pop and Rock
Ora Cogan with Anni Rossi at Logan's, 1821 Cook St., 8 p.m. Tickets: $10 at Lyles. Tel. 382-8422 or www.ticketweb.ca
Solid with DJ Longshanks at Lucky Bar, 517 Yates St., 9 p.m. Cost: $5. Tel. 382-5825.
Reggae Cowboys with guests at Steamers, 570 Yates St. Cost: $10. Tel. 381-4340.
John Gogo at Swans, 506 Pandora Ave., 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Tel. 361-3310.
DJ Souls and teenage hairfarmers Klink and Polish tonight at Cumberland Cultural Centre, 2674 Dunsmuir, Cumberland, 9 p.m. Tickets; $10 advance. Tel. 250-897-1907 or 338-7970.
THEATRE
Cloak and Daggers. See Friday for details.
Gianni Schicchi. See Friday for details. .
Heroes need Zeroes more than Zeroes need Heroes. Atomic Vaudeville presentation at Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad St., tonight at 8:30; April 5 and 7 at 8 -p.m. Tickets: $12/$15. Tel. 380-1280.
Iolanthe. Victoria Gilbert and Sullivan Society presentation of Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera at the McPherson Theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets: $34.50/$32/$10. Tel. 386-6121.
Meli Festival See Friday for details. Tonight: The Patriot In Search of a Country (7 p.m.); Uth/Ath (There/Here) (9 p.m.).
Trailer Park Boys -- Mr. Lahey and Randy. Tonight, a Live Trailer Trash comedy performance at Alix Goolden Hall, 907 Pandora Ave., 7:30 p.m. All ages. Tickets: $21 advance/$23 door. Tel. 382-8422 or www.hightideconcerts.net
outdoor adventure
Bear Hill Spring Prowl. Join CRD Parks naturalist and look for signs of Spring on a journey up Bear Hill at Bear Hill Regional Park. Meet in the boat launch parking lot off Brookleigh Rd., 1 p.m. Eight years and up. Tel. 478-3344.
WALKS AND RUNS
Chinatown Walks. Meet at 10:30 a.m., starting from the corner of Government and Fisgard Streets, across from Gate of Harmonious Interest. Cost. $12. Tel. 384-6698.
Ghost Walk. See Friday for details.
Humboldt Street Historic Walk. Historic walk with John Adams. Meet at corner of Douglas St. and Humboldt St., in front of Executive House, 2 p.m. Cost: $12. Tel. 384-6698.
11th Annual Walk for the Elimination of Racism. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Campbell River Community Centre. Face painting and kid's craft at 10 a.m., 1-kilometre walk at 11 a.m. followed by speakers. Tel. 250-286-1161.
Victoria Y. Canadian Volkssporting Association hosts a 10-kilometre walk starting at Henderson Park Recreation Centre, 2291 Cedar Hill Cross Rd., 9:30 a.m. registration for 10 a.m. walk. Tel. 477-1248.
sunday apr 1
dance
Performance
Lyrical Dance Collaborative in Performance. A fundraising event for the Victoria Salvation Army Citadel Corps at Spectrum Community School Theatre, 957 Burnside Rd. West, 7 p.m. Tickets: $5. Tel. 727-3770.
Social
Argentine Tango Dance at Cafe Casablanca, 2524 Bridge St., 9 p.m. Cost: $4. Tel. 389-0222 or www.tangocaminar.com
Improv Dance Jam every Sunday, 7-9 p.m. at Yoga Shala, 1322 Broad St, Studio K. Cost: $4-$6. Tel. 479-6633.
Olde Tyme Tea Dance. Music by the Wandering Notes at Les Passmore Centre, 286 Hampton Rd., 1:30-3:30 p.m. Cost: $3.50 drop in. Tel. 382-3151.
Fun for Kids
Matinee for Kids! See Saturday for details.
Storytime For Kids at Spiral Cafe, 418 Craigflower Rd.,10:30-11:30 a.m. Tel. 386-9303.
MUSIC
Classical
Both Sides Now. Dr. Mary Kennedy and her 56-member group present a journey through spiritual, folk, diverse cultural music of both sides of Canada's southern border at UVic, Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $15/$11. Tel. 721-8480.
Broadway Showcase. The 75 voice Victoria Broadway Chorus in concert at Cowichan Theatre, 2687 James St., 2 p.m. Tickets: $22. Tel. 250-748-7529.
Carmina Burana. Prima Choir with the University of Victoria Chamber Singers, Viva Choirs, conducted by Bruce More with a performance by West Coast Ballet at Alix Goolden Hall, 907 Pandora Ave., 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $12. Tel. 721-7907.
Rise Up My Love. Choral concert with Vox Humana Choral Ensemble set to The Songs of Songs at Church of St. John the Divine, 1611 Quadra St., 7 p.m. Tickets: $15/$10. Tel. 388-9915.
Sooke Philharmonic Chamber Players and Chorus. See Saturday for details.
Victoria Symphony -- Signature Series V. Tania Miller conducts the Beethoven's Eroica Symphony and Stavinsky's The Rite of Spring at the Royal Theatre, 2:30 p.m. today and Monday at 8 p.m. Tickets; $27.25-$64.25. Tel. 386-6121.
Victoria Edelweiss Harmony Choir. Spring concert at Victoria Edelweiss Club, 108 Niagara St., 2 p.m. Cost: $10/$13. Tel. 479-3396 for reservations. .
Country/Bluegrass
Paul Laverick and friends at the Superior, 106 Superior St., 7-10 p.m. Tel. 380-9515.
Folk, Roots, Blues
Ryder Trio at Swans, 506 Pandora Ave.,8:30-11:30 p.m.Tel. 361-3310.
Funk, Soul and R & B
Velvet at Steamers, 570 Yates St. Cover: $5. Tel. 381-4340.
Jazz
Jazz at St. Johns's. An evening of jazz Vespers featuring the Victoria Sax Quartet at St. John's United Church, 10990 West Saanich Rd., 7 p.m. Tel. 656-0875.
Victoria Hot Jazz Jubilee. See Friday for details.
Bastion Jazz Band at Blethering Place, 2250 Oak Bay Ave., 6-9 p.m. Sundays. Tel. 598-1413.
Pop and Rock
Acoustic Jam at the Waterwheel Pub, 2792 Peatt Rd., 1-5 p.m. Tel. 474-7004.
Theatre
Meli Festival See Friday for details. Today: Chile Con Carne ( at 2 p.m.); Emergence ( at 4 p.m.).
A Taste of Opera. Pacific Opera Victoria presentation, a preview of the upcoming production of Mozart's Don Giovanni at James Bay Community Centre, 140 Oswego St., 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m. Ticket: $20. Tel. 382-1641.
outdoor adventure
Wild About Wildflowers. Join CRD Parks for this special drop-in event at Mill Hill Regional Park. Enjoy the colours of spring and guided flower walks. Meet at kiosk in the parking lot off Atkins Ave., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. All ages. Tel. 478-3344.
WALKS AND RUNS
Michael Dunahee -- Keep the Hope Alive Drive 2007. Five kilometer walk or run starting at 10 a.m., Esquimalt Curling Rink. Registration at Frontrunners , Esquimalt Rec. Centre, Coast Capital Savings locations. Tel. 381-2429.
Old Cemeteries Society. Chinese Cemetery Tour, in honour of Ching Ming (grave sweeping day) with Charlayne Thornton-Joe. Meet at cemetery, foot of Crescent Rd. off King George Terrace, 2 p.m. Cost: $5. Tel. 598-8870.
Monday apr 2
dance
Lessons
Latin Dance. Classes with Salsa Moderna at Cafe Casablanca, 2524 Bridge St., Mondays and Wednesday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Beginners and intermediates. Tel. 250-217-2310 or www.latinvictoria.ca
film
Movie Monday. Happy Feet, an animated feature at Eric Martin Pavilion, 1900 block of Fort Street, 6:30 p.m. donation. Rated: PG. See Movie Monday at www.moviemonday.ca or tel. 595-3542.
Chasing Rainbows: Young Adults Living with Cancer. Free screening for the public at B.C. Cancer Agency, Vancouver Island Centre, 2410 Lee Ave., Conference Room 2, 7-9 p.m. Tel. 1-888-907-2873.
MUSIC
Classical
Victoria Symphony -- Signature Series V. See Sunday for details.
Folk, Roots, Blues
Spiral Grove at Spiral Cafe, 418 Craigflower Rd., 7:30 p.m. Donation. Tel. 386-9303.
Pop and Rock
Monday Night Stage Fright at Steamers, 570 Yates St. No cover. Tel. 381-4340.
Flying Saucers at Swans, 506 Pandora Ave., 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Tel. 361-3310.
'90s Night with DJs Jay and Levi at Lucky Bar, 517 Yates St., 9 p.m. Cost: $5. Tel. 382-5825.
World
African Percussion Concert. 30 member percussion ensemble perform at UVic, Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, 12:30 p.m. Donation. Tel. 721-8559.
THEATRe
Playwrights Cabaret. Join Eileen Gordon, Sonja deWit, David Greenall-Scott, Robert Easton, Dennis Eberts, Arlena Dodd, Gayle Millbank and Kevin Gilles in a stage reading of their new plays at the Belfry Arts Centre, 1290 Gladstone Ave., 8 p.m. Donation. Tel. 386-3786.
WALKS AND RUNS
Garden City Wanderers. Morning walks. Tel. 478-7020 for details.
WalkSmart Victoria. Morning walks for ladies Monday to Friday, choose your days. Meet at Royal Oak McDonald's. Tel. 479-4087 or e-mail [email protected].
Tuesday apr 3
Dance
Lessons
Greek Dancing. Adult social dancing lessons, at Greek Community Centre, 4648 Elk Lake Dr., 6:45-7:45 p.m. Cost: $5. Tel. 479-9391.
Hollytree Morris Dancers. Meet every Tuesday, 8 p.m. at Second Fort Victoria Scout Hall, Chester St., Fairfield. Tel. 721-4687 or 475-1706.
Performance
Magnetic Consequences. Decidedly Jazz Danceworks with blues/gospel vocalist Jackie Richardson at Royal Theatre, 8 p.m. tonight and Wednesday. Presented by Dance Victoria. Tickets: $33.25-$55.25. Tel. 386-6121.
Social
Argentine Tango. Open-Minded Milonga at Cafe Casablanca, 2524 Bridge St., 9 p.m.-midnight. Cost: $4. Tel. 472-2906 or www.tangoinspiracion.com
music
Classical
Don Wright Symphonic Winds. A tribute to Don Wright with Steven Capaldo, conductor and guest Priscilla Wright at UVic, University Centre Farquhar Auditorium, 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $15/$10. Tel. 721-8480.
Folk, Roots and Blues
Kim Barlow at Spiral Cafe, 418 Craigflower Rd., 7:30 p.m. Cost: $15 Tel. 386-9303.
Funk, Soul and R&B
Paul Wainwright at Swans, 506 Pandora Ave., 9 p.m.-midnight. Tel. 361-3310.
Mariko and Friends at the Superior, 106 Superior St., 7-10 p.m. Tel. 380-9515.
Jazz
Lust Life at Steamers, 570 Yates St. No cover. Tel. 381-4340.
Pop and Rock
Beasts and Super Beasts, I'm Fat, You're Fat , Versa and Dreamboat at Lucky Bar, 517 Yates St., 9 p.m. Cost: $6. Tel. 382-5825.
WALKS AND RUNS
Garden City Wanderers. 10-kilometre walk. Meet at Running Room, #305 Broadmead Shopping Centre, 777 Royal Oak Dr. Registration 5:45 p.m., walk 6 p.m. Tel. 477-9851.
Wednesday apr 4
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Victoria Writers' Society. Sid Tafler, writer and editor discusses various aspects of publishing at New Horizons Centre, 234 Menzies St., 7:30 p.m. See www.victoriawriters.org
dance
Lessons
Argentine Tango. Classes with Jorge and Liliana every Wednesday at Martin Batchelor Gallery, 712 Cormorant St., 7:30-9 p.m. beginners-intermediates followed by tango dance at 9 p.m. Cost: $4/$6. Tel. 661-6165 or www.tangovita.com
Ballroom Dance Practice and Registration. Victoria Ballroom Dance Society (VBDS) registration and open practice at Cedar Hill Recreation Centre, 3220 Cedar Hill Rd., 7:45-10 p.m. Tel. 721-5483 or visit www.vbds.org
Latin Dance. See Monday for details.
Saanich International Folk Dancers. See Friday for details. Instruction tonight. Drop-in $4. Tel. 595-7661 or 598-4089.
Performance
Magnetic Consequences. See Tuesday for details.
film
Film Noir: The Dark Corner at the Superior, 106 Superior St., film at 8 p.m. Cost: $15 min. per person. Tel. 380-9515.
MUSIC
Classical
Graduation Recital. UVic School of Music presents Darren Wren, guitar at Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, 12:30 p.m. Free. Tel. 721-8559.
Graduation Recital. UVic School of Music presents Nina Horvath, pianist at Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, 8 p.m. Free. Tel. 721-8559.
Lenten Series Concerts at Church of St. Mary the Virgin, 1701 Elgin Rd., 12:10-12:45 p.m. Tel. 360-0356. Today: Bel Canto singers with Stephen Shields, organist.
Folk, Roots and Blues
Spiral Swing Orchestra, Spiral Cafe, 418 Craigflower Rd., 7:30 p.m. Donation. Tel. 386-9303.
Bill Johnson Band at Swans, 506 Pandora Ave., 9 p.m.-midnight. Tel. 361-3310.
Pop and Rock
Modified at Lucky Bar, 517 Yates St., 9 p.m. Cost: $5. Tel. 382-5825
Jam session at Steamers, 570 Yates St. No cover. Tel. 381-4340.
Karaoke with Stacey's Gang at the Army and Navy Club, 753 View St., 7-11 p.m. Tel. 383-4923.
WALKS AND RUNS
Garden City Wanderers. 10-kilometre walk. Meet at Oak Bay Recreation Centre, 1975 Bee St., registration 5:45 p.m. for 6 p.m. walk. Tel. 721-3065.
Happy Wanderers Walking Club for couples. Meet every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at various locations. Tel. 479-4830 for details.
thursday apr 5
dance
Performance
Spring Debut and Tea. An afternoon and evening of classical and romantic ballet by Romantic and Classical Ballet Company at Leondardo Da Vinci Centre, 195 Bay St., 2 and 6 p.m. Cost: $20. Tel. 1-877-335-2522.
Pachanga Latina. Salsation every Thursday with DJ's Moses and guest at V Lounge, 3366 Douglas St. 9 p.m. Cost: $5 after 10:30 p.m. www.pachangalatina.ca
Fun for Kids
Kindergym Easter Celebration. Kindergym activities with a special Easter egg hunt at Panorama Recreation, 1885 Forest Park Dr., 9:30-11:30 a.m. Cost: $5 drop-in. Tel. 656-7271.
MUSIC
Classical
Victoria Philharmonic Choir presents Handel's Samson at McPherson Playhouse, today and Sunday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. Tickets; $29.50. Tel. 386-6121.
Victoria Symphony -- Pops Series VI. RSVPops, final Pops concert of the season with conductor Brian Jackson at the Royal Theatre, today at 2 p.m. and April 6 and 7 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $28.25-$65.25. Tel. 386-6121.
Moodswing Chorus presents an Easter Bouquet at the Friends of Music Society, free community concert series at Eric Martin Theatre, 2328 Trent St., (use Fort Street entrance) 7 p.m. Tel. 592-5114.
Folk, Roots, Blues
Gary Preston at Swans, 506 Pandora Ave., 9 p.m.-midnight. Tel. 361-3310.
Jazz
Familia Framenca at the Superior, 106 Superior St., 7-10 p.m. Tel. 380-9515.
Sea, Mountain, Sky premier of new work by Hugh Fraser with Monday Night Big Band and guest PJ Perry, conducted by Hugh Fraser and Mike Herriott at Esquimalt Theatre, 847 Colville, 8 p.m. Tickets: $20/$25 at Long & McQuare, Larsen Music Stores. Tel. 920-7557.
Cold Cut Combo at Vista 18, Chateau Victoria Hotel, 740 Burdett Ave. 8-11 p.m. No cover. Tel. 382-9258.
World
Anoushka Shankar. The Rise Tour. Sitar player, Grammy Award winner and daughter or Ravi Shankar, in concert at UVic, University Centre, Farquhar Auditorium, 8 p.m. Tickets: $37.50. Tel. 721-8480.
Robert Hildenbrand, accordion music plus Schnitzel Night at Edelweiss Club, 108 Niagara St., 5:30-7 p.m. Cost: $10.50. Tel. 479-3396 for reservations.
THEATRE
Heroes need Zeroes more than Zeroes need Heroes. See Saturday for details.
Murder on the Nile. Chemainus Theatre production tonight through May 12. Tel. 1-800-565-7738 for information or www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca
WALKS AND RUNS
Gentle Walk and Talk.A friendly chat and gentle exercise with Saanich Parks and Recreation through Saanich Parks and trails, 9:30-11 a.m. Tel. 475-5408 or www.saanich.ca
