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FRIDAY
OCTOBER 26
AUTHOR
Planet Earth Poetry: Maleea Acker launches her non-fiction book Gardens Aflame: Garry Oak Meadows of B.C.'s South Coast; Ann Graham Walker reads from The Puzzle at the end of Love, at Moka House, 1633 Hillside Ave., 7: 30 p.m. planetearthpoetryvictoriabc.blogspot.ca
DANCE
Lessons
Argentine Tango. Beginners workshop at 8 p.m., followed by Milonga at 9 p.m. Cost: $10/$8. Café Casablanca, 2524 Bridge St. Details at tangopacifico.com
Saanich International Folkdancers teaches dances followed by requests, every Friday at Fairfield United Church, 1303 Fairfield Rd., 7-10 p.m. Wear soft soled shoes. Cost: $5/$4 drop in. Details sifd.ca
Halloween Swing Dance Weekend at St. John's Hall, 925 Balmoral Rd., tonight through Sunday at 8 p.m. Tickets: $15-$20. Beginner lesson at 8 p.m. music to 12: 30 a.m. Plus late-night DJ'd music at Arthur Murray Studio. Tonight: Music by The Flying Saucers. victorialindyexchange.com.
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
FUN FOR KIDS
Monster Mash at Burnside Gorge Community Centre, 471 Cecelia Rd., 5: 30-7 p.m. Cost: $3 for family of four, $1 each person. burnsidegorge.ca
Halloween Howl Pool Party with pumpkin bowling, bobbing for wagon wheels and broomstick relays at Saanich Commonwealth Place, 4636 Elk Lake Dr., 7-9 p.m. Tel. 250-475-7600.
Julie Lawson: The Titanic sunk ... and then what? for grades four to seven at Emily Carr Branch Library, 1: 30-2: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-475-6100.
Story Club: Listen to stories, talk about your favourite books plus fun activities for ages five-eight at Central Library, 3: 304: 30 p.m. (250-382-7241, ext. 365) and Bruce Hutchison Branch, 3: 304: 30 p.m. (250-727-0104).
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 presents Chamber Singers performing at Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, 12: 30 p.m. Donation. Tel. 250-721-8559.
University of Victoria Orchestra: 50/100 with conductor Ajtony Csaba at UVic, University Centre Farquhar Auditorium, 8 p.m. Tickets; $17.50/$13.50. Tel. 250-721-8440.
Folk, Roots, Blues
Run for Cover at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993; vicpubco.ca
Open stage, Halloween costumes welcome at James Bay Coffee and Books, 143 Menzies St., 8 p.m., buy cake and latté. Tel. 250-386-4700.
Joel Fafard, in concert at 17 Cambridge St., 8 p.m. Tickets: $15 door, parking on Dallas Road. Tel. 250-389-1842.
Vaudeville Hypnosis at the Superior, 106 Superior St. two shows, 5: 30-8 p.m. and 8: 30-10 p.m. Cost; $20.Tel. 250-380-9515.
Jazz
Bill Mulley at the piano, Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa, 45 Songhees Rd., 6-9 p.m. Tel. 250-360-2999.
Terra Hazelton and her Easy Answers Fall Tour at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Cost: $18/$15. Tel. 250-388-9166.
Aurora Scott Trio at Vista 18, 740 Burdett Ave., 8-11 p.m. Tel. 250-382-9258.
Chris Millington Trio at the Bengal Lounge, Fairmont Empress hotel, 8 p.m. Tel. 250-384-8111.
Three Worlds: Brad Prevedoros, Niel Golden and Greg Joy at Merlin's Sun Theatre, 1983 Fairfield, 8 p.m. Cost: $20. Tel. 250-598-7488.
Pop and Rock
The Stanfields with Gloryhound at Lucky Bar, 517 Yates St., 9: 30 p.m. Tickets: $16 at Lyle's Place, Ditch and ticketweb.ca
Old Man Luedecke with Grey Kingdom at St. Ann's Auditorium, 835 Humboldt St., 8 p.m. Tickets: $18.50 at Lyle's Place, Ditch and ticketweb.ca
Darren Lee and the Memphis Flash: Elvis Tribute at the Port Theatre, 125 Front St., 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $34.50. Tel. 250-754-8550.
Younger Than Yesterday at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Pompadoors at Canoe Brewpub, 450 Swift St., 9: 30 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.
Halloween Hellraiser at the Castle Bar, 1900 Douglas St., 8 p.m. Cost: $10. Tel. 250-384-6969 or thecastlebar.ca
OUTDOORS
Walk, Run, Hike
Ghostly Walks: Meet inside the lobby of Bedford Regency Hotel, 1140 Government St., every evening at 6: 30, 7: 30, 8: 30 and 9: 30 p.m. to Oct. 31. No reservations needed. Cost: $14. Tel. 250-384-6698.
THEATRE
Dracula - The Blood is the Life presented by Giggling Iguana Productions at Craigdarroch Castle, 1050 Joan Cres. today and Saturday at 7 and 9 p.m.; Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 8 p.m. Tickets: $26/$23 advance only at 250-592-5323 or thecastle.ca Note: This is not a seated performance, not wheelchair accessible.
The Hobbit performed by William Head On Stage Inmate Theatre Troupe at William Head Institution, 6000 William Head Rd., gates open 6: 15 p.m. Show at 7: 30 p.m. Performance Friday and Saturday to Nov. 10, and Thursday Nov. 1 and 8. Tickets: $20 at ticketrocket.org or 250-590-6291. Note: Picture I.D. required, nothing to be taken in to performance.
The Horror Within: An Improvised HP Lovecraft at Intrepid Theatre, 1609 Blanshard St., tonight and Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets: $12. [email protected]
Separate Tables by the ECHO Players of Qualicum Beach at the Village Theatre, Second Avenue, to Sunday. Tel. 250-752-3522 or echoplayers.ca
Seussical the Musical at Metro Studio, 1411 Quadra St., tonight and Saturday at 1 and 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $25. Tel. 250-386-6121.
SATURDAY
OCTOBER 27
AUTHOR
Tom Hawthorn, journalist, will be signing his book, Deadlines: Obits of Memorable British Columbians at Munro's Books, 1108 Government St., 1-2 p.m. Tel. 250-382-2464 or munrobooks.com
John C. Smith author of The Scarlet Sentinels a story about the RCMP, book signing at Chapters Books, 1212 Douglas St., noon-4 p.m. Tel. 250-360-2361.
DANCE
Lessons
VBDS Workshop Series at Les Passmore Centre, 286 Hampton Rd., 1 p.m. Cha Cha, Intermediate, 2 p.m. Cha Cha, Bronze. Cost: $5/$8/$10. Tel. 250-721-5483. vbds.org
Social
Argentine Tango at
Barefoot Yoga Studio, Broad and Yates Sts., 9-11: 30 p.m. Class with Rene and Hilda, 8-9 p.m. Cost: $8/$10. tangovita.com
Asmira's Silver Anniversary Dinner Show Celebration at Dance Victoria's Performance Lab, 2750 Quadra St., 7 p.m. dinner followed by dance. Tickets: $35/$18 for show only. Tel. 250-381-4794 or asmiradance.com
Halloween Swing Dance Weekend. See Friday for details. Tonight: Music by Brad Shigeta and the Quadra Street Ramblers.
Dance to the music of Rukus at Royal Canadian Legion, 411 Gorge Rd. E. 8: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-384-5213.
"BOO" grass Scare Dance II at Kirk Hall, 680 Courtney St., 7-11: 30 p.m. Tickets: $15 door/$10 advance at Solstice Café or Larsen Music. yomada.ca
Club Revue Ballroom Dance, music by Roman Yue at Cadboro Bay United Church, 2625 Arbutus Rd., 8-10 p.m. Cost: $10. Tel. 250-592-1602.
Halloween Dance with music by Kumbia Latin Band at White Eagle Polish Hall, 90 Dock St., 9 p.m. Tickets: $12. Tel. 250-882-3797.
Halloween Dance and show at Crofton Hotel Pub, 1534 Joan Ave., Crofton, 9-11: 30 p.m. Tickets: $10/three for $25. Tel. 250-324-2245. curlgirls.ca
Masquerade Dance at St. Andrews Elementary School Hall, 1012 Pandora Ave., 8-11: 30 p.m. Cost; $10 advance/$12 door. Masks optional, available at door $3. Jive lessons at 8 p.m. [email protected]
MUSIC
Classical
Faculty and Guests Concert with Bruce Vogt, piano, Images: The Piano Music of Clude Debussy at UVic, Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, 8 p.m. Tickets: $17.50/$13.50. Tel. 250-721-8480.
Victoria Symphony: Signature Series André Laplante plays Beethoven at the Royal Theatre, tonight at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2: 30 p.m. Tickets: $35 and up. Tel. 250-386-6121.
Alice Haekyo Lee (12 years of age) presents Violin Concerto No. 3 by Saint Saens with Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra today at Sooke Community Theatre, 7: 30 p.m. and Sunday at Alix Goolden Performance Hall, 2: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-642-2849 or sookephil.ca
Folk, Roots, Blues
Matt Goud at the Superior, 106 Superior St. Tel. 250-380-9515.
Run for Cover 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
Bill Mulley at the piano, Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa, 45 Songhees Rd., 6-9 p.m. Tel. 250-360-2999.
Edie and John's Love Bossa CD release party at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Tickets: $17/$20. Tel. 250-388-9166.
Aurora Scott Trio at Vista 18, 740 Burdett Ave., 8-11 p.m. Tel. 250-382-9258.
Chris Millington with Brent Jarvis at the Bengal Lounge, Fairmont Empress hotel, 8 p.m. Tel. 250-384-8111.
Stephen Brown and the Bastion Band at Ocean Island Café, 791 Pandora Ave., 8: 30-11: 30 p.m. oceanisland.com
Brad Prevedoros at RC Grillhouse and Lounge, 9800 McDonald Park Rd., Sidney, 6: 30-9: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-665-7353.
Pop and Rock
Darren Lee and the Memphis Flash: Elvis Tribute at Charlie White Theatre, 2234 Beacon Ave., 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $32.50. Tel. 250-656-0275.
Disco Blood Halloween Party at the Castle Bar, 1900 Douglas St., 8 p.m. Tickets: $15 advance/$20 door. Costume prize. Tel. 250-384-6969 or thecastlebar.ca
Grave Diggers at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave., 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Saturday Slam at Carlton Club Cabaret, 900 Carlton Tce., Esquimalt, 8 p.m. Tel. 250-361-3666.
Open Music Jam with Ian and Carolynn McDowell, Saturdays, 2-6 p.m. at Red Lion Inn V Lounge, 3366 Douglas St.
Karaoke with Stacie at My Bar and Grill in the Howard Johnson Hotel, 310 Gorge Rd. E., 8: 30 p.m. mybarandgrill.ca
Are We Family at Canoe Brewpub, 450 Swift St., 9: 30 p.m. Cost: $5 after 9 p.m.; canoebrewpub.com
Rock of Ages at the Pacific Fleet Club, 1587 Lyall St., 9 p.m. Tel. 250-363-3918.
Loot - A Tribute to Tool Halloween Show with Black Hat Villain at The Palace, 275 Skinner St., Nanaimo, 9 p.m. Tickets: $10. ticketzone.com
World
Victoria Gaelic Choir and Friends Concert at Berwick Royal Oak, 4680 Elk Lake Dr., 7 p.m. Donation. Tel. 250-472-3533.
OUTDOORS
CRD Parks programs. Tel.
250-478-3344 or crd.bc.ca/parks Forest Spooktacular. A drop-in event for all ages at Francis/King Regional Park, 11 a.m.-2: 30 p.m. Guided walks at 11: 15 a.m. and 1: 15 p.m. Meet at Nature Centre off Munn Road.
Spooks 'n' Spokes Ghost Ride. Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition (GVCC) easy 20-kilometre night ride and learn about the spirits who live in some of the finest homes and castles of Victoria. Costumes and decorated bicycles are encouraged. Departs and ends from the fountain at Centennial Square at 6: 30-9 p.m. Functioning front and rear lights are required for this night ride.
Walks and Runs
Chinatown Walks: Explore Canada's oldest Chinatown. Meet outside Starbucks, corner of Government and Fisgard streets, Saturdays at 10: 30 a.m. Cost: $14. No reservations needed. Tel. 250-384-6698.
Juan de Fuca Pathfinders seven/10 kilometre walks (rated 2B ): Meet at Deep Cove School, West Saanich & Clayton roads. Registration 9: 30 a.m., walk 10 a.m. Tel. 250-658-2325.
Outdoor Club of Victoria: Hike Royal Roads University trails or trails in Gowlland Tod Park. See ocv.ca for details.
THEATRE
Dracula - The Blood is the Life. Performance at 7 and 9 p.m. See Friday for details.
Faust, presented by Vancouver Island Opera at Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, Qualicum Beach, tonight at 7: 30 p.m. and Sunday at 2: 30 p.m. Tickets: $32 advance/$35 door. Tel. 250-594-8822.
The Hobbit. Performance at 7: 30 p.m. See Friday for details.
The Horror Within. See Friday for details.
Seussical the Musical. Final performance at 1 and 7: 30 p.m. See Friday for details.
SUNDAY
OCTOBER 28
DANCE
Halloween Swing Dance Weekend. See Friday for details. Tonight: Music by The Capital City Syncopators.
MUSIC
Classical
Victoria Symphony: Signature Series. Performance at 2: 30 p.m. See Saturday for details.
Alice Haekyo Lee. Performance at 2: 30 p.m. See Saturday for details. Violin Class Recital at UVic, Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, 2: 30 p.m. Donation. finearts.uvic.ca/music
Chemainus Classical Concerts: Legends and Ballads with pianist Lorraine Min at St. Michael's Church, Chemianus, 2 p.m. Tickets: $15 advance/$20 door. Tel. 250-748-8383.
Naden Band of the Royal Canadian Navy fundraising chamber concert at St. John the Divine, 1611 Quadra, 3 p.m. with donation to St. John the Divine's food bank and music programs. nadenband.ca
Country/Bluegrass
The Moonshiners at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 8: 30-11: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Open Country with Cliff Hanson at My Bar and Grill in the Howard Johnson Hotel, 310 Gorge Rd. E., 3-7 p.m.; mybarandgrill.ca
Bluegrass Jam Night at Ocean Island Café Lounge, 791 Pandora Ave., 8 p.m. oceanisland.com
Folk, Roots and Blues
Sidecar at the Superior, 106 Superior St. Tel. 250-380-9515.
Mike Ferguson at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993. vicpubco.ca
Deb Rhymer Band at The Upper Deck, 229 Gorge Rd. E., 3-7 p.m. Tel. 250-383-8212.
West My Friend, perform after open stage (7: 30 p.m.) at Norway House, 1110 Hillside Ave. Cost: $5. Tel. 250-475-1355 or victoriafolkmusic.ca
Jazz
Dixieland Express: Octoberfest at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 4 p.m. Cost: $12. Tel. 250-388-9166.
Music on Sunday at the Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd. West, Qualicum Beach, 2: 30-4: 30 p.m. Cost: $16. Today: Kate Hammett-Vaughan with Johnny Mercer, Ron Hadley and Joey Smith. theoldschoolhouse.org
Departure Jazz Quartet with Bruce Hurn at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St.,8 p.m. Tickets: $15. Tel. 250-388-9166.
Pop and Rock
Loot: A Tribute To Tool - Halloween Show with Black Hat Villain at Club 9one9, 919 Douglas St., 9 p.m. Tickets: $12 at Lyle's Place, Ditch Records, or ticketzone.com
World
Victoria Concert of Traditional Japanese Music with Kazuko Nakashima and Atsuya Okuda at St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church, 1701 Elgin Rd., 7 p.m. Tickets: $20.
OUTDOORS
CRD Parks programs. Tel. 250-478-3344 or crd.bc.ca/parks Ha-Bat-itat. Discover the world of bats at Francis/King Regional Park, a guided walk for ages five and up. Meet at Nature Centre of Munn Road, 1-2: 30 p.m.
Old Cemeteries Society Tour: Annual Ghost Tour, every 15 minutes from 1-3 p.m. at Ross Bay Cemetery. Meet in front of Oregano's, Fairfield Plaza, 1516 Fairfield Rd. Cost: $5. Tel. 250-598-8870.
Birding in Uplands Park with Geoffrey Newell. Meet at Cattle Point by first boat launch, 8 a.m. Bring binoculars, bird books or checklists. Rain or shine. Tel. 250-595-8084.
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.
Juan de Fuca Pathfinders five /10 kilometre walks: Meet at White Spot, 1845 Island Hwy., View Royal. Registration 9: 30 a.m., walk 10 a.m. Tel. 250-361-4583.
Outdoor Club of Victoria: Hike Brentwood Bay - three parks or East Sooke Park, Aylard Farm, Babbington Hill, Cabin Point. See ocv.ca for details.
Clubtread: Hike Kludahk Trail. See clubtread.org
THEATRE
Derwin Blanshard's Extremely Classy and Spooky Sunday Evening Program. A real talk show on an imaginary global television network at Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad St., 8 p.m. Tickets: $12/$10 for the overdressed. derwinblanshard.com
Dracula - The Blood is the Life. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
MONDAY
OCTOBER 29
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, Monday, 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: The Mystery of Sveva Caetani 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
Victoria Film Festival at the Library, every Monday through November 26 at Central Branch Library, noon-1 p.m. VFF will screen short submissions with you as the jury. gvpl.ca
MUSIC
Classical
Graduating Recital by Jay Schreiber, percussion at UVic, Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, 8 p.m. Free. Tel. 250-721-8559.
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.
Pop and Rock
Myles Goodwyn and April Wine, in concert at the Royal Theatre, 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $34.75 and up. Tel. 250-386-6121.
Jam Night at Ocean Island Café, 791 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m. Tel. 250-385-1788.
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]
TUESDAY
OCTOBER 30
AUTHOR
UVic, All-Star Alumni Reading Night. Join Esi Edugyan, Carla Funk, Brad Cran, Melanie Siebert, Jonathan Garfinkle, Steven Price, DW Wilson, Arno Kopecky, Jeremy Lutter and Daniel Hogg for a night of readings and book signing at UVic, Hickman building, Room B105, 7 p.m. Tel. 250-721-6222.
DANCE
Social
Argentine Tango: Halloween Milonga, come in costume, 9 p.m. Café Casablanca, 2524 Bridge St. $8. tangopacifico.com
Dance to the music of Ron King at Royal Canadian Legion, 411 Gorge Rd. E. 8: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-384-5213.
MUSIC
Folk, Roots, Blues Geoff Lundstrom at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993.
Foxglove at the Superior, 106 Superior St. Tel. 250-380-9515.
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.
THEATRE
Dracula - The Blood is the Life. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
Patsy Cline presented by the Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre at the McPherson Playhouse, today through Nov. 10, Tuesday through Saturday at 8 p.m. with matinée Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets: $24.50 and up.
WEDNESDAY
OCTOBER 31
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.
MUSIC
Folk, Roots and Blues Open Mic Night at Ocean Island Café, 791 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m. Tel. 250-385-1788.
The Broken Strings at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993. vicpubco.ca
Auora Scott at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.-midnight. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Jazz
East Meets Vest - Halloween Special at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Tickets: $25/$20. Tel. 250-388-9166. Film Night: Vampire theme costume at the Superior, 106 Superior St. Tel. 250-380-9515. Edie DaPonte at O Bistro, 500 Oswego St., 6-8 p.m. oswegovictoria.com
Pop and Rock
Plants and Animals at Lucky Bar, 517 Yates St., 9 p.m. Tickets: $20 at Lyle's Place, Ditch and ticketweb.ca
Party Up for Halloween at the Castle Bar, 1900 Douglas St., 9 p.m.2 a.m. Cost: $5. Tel. 250-384-6969 or thecastlebar.ca
OUTDOORS
Walks and Runs
Clubtread: 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.
THEATRE
Dracula - The Blood is the Life. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details. Patsy Cline. Performance at 8 p.m. See Tuesday for details.
Wingfield's Folly at the Chemainus Theatre Festival, tonight through Nov. 17. Details at 1-800-565-7738 or chemainustheatre.ca
THURSDAY
NOVEMBER 1
AUTHOR
Barry Gough, author of Juan de Fuca's Strait: Voyages of the Waterway of Forgotten Dreams, at Esquimalt Branch Library, 7-8 p.m. Register at gvpl.ca
MUSIC
Classical
Victoria Symphony: Red Hot Flamenco with a showcase of Flamenco dancing at the Royal Theatre, today at 2 p.m. and Nov. 2 and 3 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $35 and up. Tel. 250-386-6121.
Bach and Butterflies with harpist, Josh Layne and Mark Haney, double-bass at the Truth Centre, 1201 Fort St., 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $12/$10 door. Tel. 250-477-0173.
Meridieum Isnula Ventis Première Concert at UVic, University Centre Farquhar Auditorium, 7 p.m. Tickets: $5. Tel. 250-721-8480.
Folk, Roots, Blues
The Broken Strings at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993. vicpubco.ca
Jazz
Tanqueray Gypsy Jazz Night at Vista 18, 740 Burdett Ave., 8-11 p.m. 250-382-9258.
Pop and Rock
Marianas Trench with guests Down with Webster and Anami Vice at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre, 7 p.m. Tickets; $29.50 and up. Tel. 250-220-7777.
Aidan Knight with Andy Shauf at Alix Goolden Hall, 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $18 advance at Lyle's Place, Ditch and ticketweb.ca
The Adults at Canoe Brewpub, 450 Swift St., 9: 30 p.m. Cost: $5 after 9 p.m.; canoebrewpub.com
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., 711 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 pm, walk 6 p.m. Tel. 778-350-0861.
THEATRE
The Hobbit. Performance at 7: 30 p.m. See Friday for details.
Patsy Cline. Performance at 8 p.m. See Tuesday for details.
MARKETS
James Bay Summer Market, every Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. to Oct. 27, corner of Menzies and Superior streets. 250-381-5323.
Metchosin Farmers Market every Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. to Oct. 28 at Metchosin Municipal Grounds, 4450 Happy Valley Rd.
Moss Street Market, every Saturday, 10 a.m.2 p.m. to Oct. 27, corner of Moss Street and Fairfield Road. mossstreetmarket.com North Saanich Farm
Market, every Saturday to Oct. 27, 9: 30 a.m.12: 30 p.m. at St. John's United Church gardens, 10990 West Saanich Rd. Live music every week. northsaanichfarm market.ca
Saltspring Market in the Park, every Saturday to Oct. 27 at Centennial Park, Fulford-Ganges Road, 8: 30 a.m.-4 p.m. saltspringtourism.com
Sooke Country Market, every Saturday, 10 a.m.2 p.m. to Oct. 27 at Otter Point Road, Sooke. sookecountrymarket.com
SUBMISSIONS
To get your event publicized in Attractions, Galleries and Exhibits or Auditions, send details by the Friday prior to publication. Include date, time address, price and phone number.
Email: [email protected]
Mail: Send material to Go Listings, Times Colonist, Box 300, Victoria, V8W 2N4.
Telephone inquiries: 250-380-5340.
All submissions are considered, but publication is not guaranteed.
EVENTS
Psychic Circle Fall Fair, daily through Sunday at the Bay Centre, 1150 Douglas St., mall hours. [email protected]
A Victorian Affair. Gala dinner and dance as a fundraiser for Victoria AM Association, Friday, 6 p.m. Pacific Ballroom, Victoria Marriot Inner Harbour Hotel, 728 Humboldt St.
Tickets: $80. victoria.com Cut-A-Thon at On The Fringe Hair Design, UVic Student Union Building Friday, 2-6 p.m. Donation for Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.
Tel. 250-472-7521. The Cosmic Allstar Affair, presented by Radio Contact and Whitebird (19+ event) Saturday. Secret Location: Check radiocontact.ca at 7 p.m. on event day for details. Tickets: $20 advance at Coastline Surf and Sport (1417 Broad St.) $30 at the door.
Market Square Dinner Series in support of farm folk city folk: How do you like them apples, Saturday, 560 Johnson St., Market Square. Cost: $79. Tel. 250-538-7924.
V.I.M.A.C.S. III: The All Collectibles Show at Pearkes Recreation Centre, Field House, behind Tillicum Mall, 3100 Tillicum Rd., Saturday 10 a.m.6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $4. Early birds 8: 30 a.m. Cost: $10 advance/$20. Tel. 250-361-5909 or wimacs.ca
Wags to Whiskers, dinner and auction a fundraiser for Spay and Neuter Fund for Animals Crusaders at The Westin at Bear Mountain, Saturday, 6 p.m. Cost: $65. animalcrusaders.ca Wag O Ween, pet contest fundraiser for Turtle Garden Animal Rescue at 2973 Tillicum Rd., Gorge Rd. Shopping Centre, Saturday 6: 30-9 p.m. Cost: $15 adult and dog. [email protected]
Heart & Hands Health Collecitive open house with free acupuncture session for donations during Cold Weather Clothing Drive and Fundraiser, clothes or $5. Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 851 Cormorant St. Tel. 250-590-3185.
Saffron and Singing Bowls a fundraiser for Child Haven International with guest Vicki Gabereau at The Union Club, Monday. Tickets: $60 at Munro's Books, Timeless Toys and Tanner's Books. Tel. 778-433-9876.
Ask an Expert Victoria with Dorothy Yada, Victoria Breast Health Centre and Dr. Peter Watson, B.C. Cancer Agency Vancouver Island with Jules Sesia, standup comic and survivor at the Vic Theatre, 808 Douglas St., Tuesday, 7 p.m. [email protected]
Souper Bowls of Hope, Tuesday, 11 a.m.-1: 30 p.m. at the Inn at Laurel Point, 680 Montreal St. Eat soup, have fun and keep the bowl. Cost: $25 for Youth Empowerment Society. [email protected]
Trick or Eat campaign. Food donation at UVic, Bob Wright Centre (SCI) Room B150, Wednesday, 6-9 p.m. trickoreat.ca
John Elliott: The SENCOTEN language of the Saanich Peninsula First Nations at Sidney/North Saanich Library, 10091 Resthaven Dr., Thursday, 7-8 p.m. Register at 250-656-0944.
Guardians of the Coast: Celebrating more than 50 years of the Canadian Coast Guard on the Pacific exhibit at the Maritime Museum of B.C., 28 Bastion Sq., to March 23. mmbc.bc.ca
HALLOWEEN
Ghost Bus Tours. John Adams conducts his classic two-hour spooky bus tour for the Old Cemeteries Society. Cost: $35. Reservations at ticketrocket.org or 250-590-6291. Friday at 6: 30 p.m., Saturday at 6: 30 and 9 p.m., Tuesday at 6: 30 p.m.
Voices From the Past. Are there ghosts at St. Ann's Academy? Nightly walking tours at 835 Humboldt St., meet at chapel, 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday. Cost: $12/$10 door or 250-953-8829.
Pumpkinfest: Halloween family fun with games, train rides, petting farm, face painting and entertainment at Galey Farms, 4150 Blenkinsop Rd., Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tel. 250-477-5713.
Festival of Fear with cornfield of horror, crazy train, seance with Madame Isabella and carnevil at Galey Farms, 4150 Blenkinsop Rd., every night, 6-10 p.m. until Wednesday. Tel. 250-477-5713.
Pumpkin Art on the Avenue. behind the Oak Bay Municipal Hall, 2167 Oak Bay Ave., 5-9 p.m. every night Friday through Wednesday. Donation to Canada Cancer Society.
Halloween at B.C. Forest Discovery Centre, Duncan, Friday through Sunday, 2: 30-8: 30 p.m. Take a ride of the Halloween Train and actors from South Island Theatre Society to entertain you. Cost: $11/$9/$7 five-12/under five free. discoveryforest.com
Halloween Fun Fest at Victoria West Community Centre, Sunday 1-3 p.m. Families and nine years and under. Cost: $2. victoriawest.ca
Wonder Sunday-Halloween. Wear your costume and celebrate Halloween in Old Town at the Royal B.C. Museum, 675 Belleville St., 1-3 p.m. royalbcmuseum.bc.ca
Decorate you Halloween candy bag at Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre, 9811 Seaport Pl., Sidney, 1-3 p.m.
Sunday. Cost: regular admission plus $2. Tel. 250-665-7511.
Movie Monster, Tuesday and Wednesday at Leonardo Da Vinci Centre, 195 Bay St. Become a star of your own Monster Movie with Intrepid Theatre., 3-8 p.m. Cost: $5 child/$15 family. Tel. 250-590-6291 or ticketrocket.org
Trick or Treating at Tillicum Mall 3-4 p.m. and Pearkes Recreation Centre, 4-5 p.m. Wednesday. Age six and under. Tel. 250-475-5400.
Haunted Halloween at Broadmead Village, 3-5: 30 p.m. Wednesday. Look for Trick or Treat posters on windows of participating businesses. broadmeadvillage.ca
Halloween Bonfire at Archie Browning Arena, back parking lot, 6-9 p.m. Wednesday. Hot chocolate and hot dogs with prizes for best costume. 250-412-8500.
Halloween Party at Bear's Den Coffee House, Bear Mountain. Pumpkin carving contest for kids and adults Wednesday, 4: 30-5: 30 p.m. with games and winning costume announced at 6: 30 p.m. 14 years and under accompanied with an adult. Tel. 250-590-6322.
Fairytale Halloween at West Shore RCMP detachment, 698 Atkins Ave., Langford, Wednesday, 2-8 p.m.
Oak Bay Village trick or treat, Wednesday, 2-5 p.m. Participating businesses have pumpkins poster in window. Bonfire in Fireman's Park, 1703 Monterey, 6 p.m.
