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FRIDAY
OCTOBER 19
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
Swing City and UVic Ballroom Dance Club: Halloween Dance at White Eagle Hall, 90 Dock St. Swing workshop by John de Pfyffer, 7: 45 p.m., dance 8: 15-midnight. Cost: $10. Costumes encouraged. Tel. 250-920-7556.
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
FILM
Antimatter Film Festival. Twelfth annual event of international media art and experimental cinema, today through Saturday at the Vic Theatre, 808 Douglas St. Doors open 30 minutes prior to screen. Pay what you can ($5-$8 suggested). Tel. 250-385-3327. Complete schedule at antimatter.ws
FUN FOR KIDS
Travelling Spider Show at the Sidney/North Saanich Library. The Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary visits to teach us about the world of arachnids. Warning: live spiders! Ages five and up. Free. at 10091 Resthaven Drive, Sidney, 1-2 p.m. Register at 250-656-0944.
Science Venture: Imagineering. Put on your engineering hat for a hands-on design challenge. For ages nine-12 at Bruce Hutchison Branch,10: 30 a.m-noon, 250-727-0104 and Central Library, 3-4: 30 p.m, 250-382-7241, ext. 365 Register online at gvpl.ca
Halloween Spook-tacu-lar! Come in your Halloween costume and join in the frightful fun. For ages 6-9 at Oak Bay Branch, 2-3 p.m. Register at 250-592-2489 or gvpl.ca
Lego at the Library. For ages six-10 at Nellie McClung Branch, 2-3 p.m., 250-477-7111 and Esquimalt Branch, 2: 303: 30 p.m. 250-414-7198. Register at gvpl.ca
Pro-D-Day at Oak Bay Recreation, swim and skate, 1: 30-3 p.m. recreation.oakbay.bc
Pro-D-Day swim, 1-4 p.m. at Saanich Commonwealth Place. saanich.ca
Children's events Saturday through Thursday will be carried on the Family 4-1-1 page in Saturday's Times Colonist.
MUSIC
Classical
Fridaymusic. UVic School of Music presents woodwind students performing at Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, 12: 30 p.m. Donation. Tel. 250-721-8559.
Victoria Chamber Orchestra directed by Yariv Aloni at First Metropolitan United Church, 932 Balmoral Rd., 8 p.m. Tickets: $20/$15. Tel. 250-514-8916 victoriachamberorchesta.org
Vox Humana: Music for Guitar and Choir with Vox Humana and Alexander Dunn at Alix Goolden Hall, 907 Pandora Ave., 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $20/$15 door or Long & McQuade, Ivy's Bookshop.
Folk, Roots, Blues
Fall Blues Party with Ginzu Knives, Slim and the Deuces and Gary Preston Band at Norway House, 1110 Hillside. Advance tickets: $15/2 for $25 at [email protected]
Edelephant at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993; vicpubco.ca
Steve Lezetc at James Bay Coffee and Books, 143 Menzies St., 8 p.m. Donation. Tel. 250-386-4700.
Jazz
Phil Newns at the piano, Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa, 45 Songhees Rd., 6-9 p.m. Tel. 250-360-2999.
Oliver Swain Trio at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Cost: $12. Tel. 250-388-9166.
Reuben Wier & the Red Hot Swing Set 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.
Brad Prevedoros at Evedar's Bistro, 2829 Peatt Rd., 6-9 p.m. Tel. 250-391-8636.
Pop and Rock
5440, in concert with Grapes of Wrath at the Royal Theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets: $41.50 and up. Tel. 250-386-6121.
Hotel California: The Original Eagles Tribute at the Charlie White Theatre, Sidney, tonight and Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets: $35/$30. Tel. 250-656-0275.
Backstage Betty at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Mike Hann and Tyler Harvey 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.
Younger Than Yesterday at Bartholomew's Pub, 777 Douglas St. 9 p.m. Tel. 250-388-5111.
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. Today through Sunday.
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
84 Charing Cross Road presented by Langham Court Theatre at Langham Court Road, today at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. Tickets: $19-$21. Tel. 250-384-2142 or langhamtheatre.ca
Blackbird presented by Theatre Inconnu, 1923 Fernwood Rd., tonight and Saturday at 8 p.m. with matinée Saturday at 2 p.m. Tickets: $14/$10. Tel. 250-590-6291 or ticketrocket.org
The Constant Wife by St. Luke's Players at St. Luke's Hall, 3821 Cedar Hill Cross Rd., tonight and Saturday at 8 p.m. matinées Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets: $15/$13. Tel. 250-884-5484 or stlukesplayers.org
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.; Wednesday and Thursday at 8 p.m.; Oct. 26-27 at 7 and 9 p.m.; Oct. 28, 30, 31 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $26/$23 advance only at 2560-592-5323 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 250590-6291. Note: Picture I.D. required, nothing to be taken in to performance.
The Mystery of the Hungry Heart Motel at the Phoenix Theatre, UVic, tonight and Saturday at 8 p.m. with matinée Saturday at 2 p.m. with sign language interpretation. Tickets at 250-721-8000.
Separate Tables by the ECHO Players of Qualicum Beach at the Village Theatre, Second Ave., to Oct. 28. Tel. 250-752-3522 or echoplayers.ca
Seussical the Musical at Metro Studio, 1411 Quadra St., tonight through Oct. 27. Tonight, Wednesday, Thursday at 7: 30 p.m., matinée Saturday, Oct. 26, 27 at 1 p.m. Tickets: $25. Tel. 250-386-6121.
SATURDAY
OCTOBER 20
AUTHOR
George Littlechild book launch, The Spirit Giggles Within at Alcheringa Gallery, 665 Fort St., 2-4 p.m. Tel. 250-383-8224.
Anny Scoones, book reading at the Sidney/North Saanich Library, 10091 Resthaven Dr., Sidney, 2 p.m. Cost; $10. Tel. 250-656-0944.
Charity used books sale by Garden House Foundation at Cobble Hill Hall, 3550 Watson Ave., Cobble Hill, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. gardenhousefoundation. wordpress.com
DANCE
Social
VBDS Ballroom Workshop at Les Passmore Centre, 286 Hampton Rd. Argentine Tango: Beginners, 2 p.m. 3 p.m. Beginners plus to intermediate. Cost: $5/$8/$10/ Tel. 250-721-5483. vbds.org
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 Ron King at Royal Canadian Legion, 411 Gorge Rd. E., 8: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-384-5213.
Victoria Masquerade Ball and silent auction at The Fairmont Empress, 7 p.m.-midnight. All you need is an exotic mask with a tuxedo, evening gown or vintage costume. Tickets: $125. victoriaball.com
Dance Victoria's Open House at 2750 Quadra St., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. com [email protected]
MUSIC
Classical
DieMahler Chamber Music Series led by Maestro Pablo Diemecke at St. Mary's the Virgin Church, 1701 Elgin Rd., 7 p.m. Tickets: $25 door or 250-386-6121.
Faculty Chamber Music Series: 5a: God('s) particle in music at UVic, Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, 8 p.m. Tickets: $17.50/$13.50. Tel. 250-721-8480.
Israel in Egypt with Peter Butterfield conducting the Victoria Philharmonic Choir and other guest soloists at First Metropolitan United Church, 932 Balmoral Rd., 8-10 p.m. Tel. 15/$25. vpchoir.ca
Vancouver Island Symphony: B is for Brilliance with guest Sara Davis Buechner, piano at the Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo, 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $20-$59. Tel. 250-754-8550.
Folk, Roots, Blues
Marc Atkinson, Shane Phillips and Daniel Lapp at Alix Goolden Hall, 907 Pandora Ave., 8 p.m. Tickets: $19.50/$22 at Lyle's Place or Ditch Records.
Adam Cohen with Ash Koley at St. Ann's Auditorium, 835 Humboldt St., 8 p.m. Tickets: $22 at Lyle's Place, Ditch and ticketweb.ca
Oliver Swain at the Superior, 106 Superior St. Tel. 250-380-9515.
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
Blues Band McKiNLeY WoLf at The Upper Deck Lounge, 229 Gorge Rd. E. at the Travelodge, 8 p.m. Tel. 250-383-8121.
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
Phil Newns at the piano, Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa, 45 Songhees Rd., 6-9 p.m. Tel. 250-360-2999.
Victoria Jazz All-Stars with Ian McDougall, Roy Styffe, Ron Johnston, Sean Drabitt and Kelby MacNayr at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Tickets: $20/$18/$15.
Tel. 250-388-9166. Reuben Wier & the Red Hot Swing Set 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
Banding Together! A fundraising concert for Friends of Music Society with Maureen Washington and Daniel Cook, Crikeymor, Jukebox Jezebels, Jug Bandits and Pistols West at Pro Patria Legion, 411 Gorge Rd. E., 7-11 p.m. Cost: $10 at Larsen Music or 250-592-5114. friendsofmusic.ca
Hotel California: The Original Eagles Tribute. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
Dragbots Night of the Living Drag at the Castle Bar, 1900 Douglas St., 8-11 p.m. Cost: $12. Tel. 250-384-6969 or thecastlebar.ca
Soulshakers 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
An&Ben at Canoe Brewpub, 450 Swift St., 9: 30 p.m. Cost: $5 after 9 p.m.; canoebrewpub.com
Queenie and the Groove Kings Live at Harpo's, Upstairs Cabaret, 1127 Wharf St., Bastion Square, 7 p.m. Tickets; $15 at ticketbud.com or door.
Younger Than Yesterday at Bartholomew's Pub, 777 Douglas St. 9 p.m. Tel. 250-388-5111.
World
Octoberfest with music by Murray Boyce at Britannia Legion, 780 Summit Ave., 6-10 p.m. German-style dinner $20. Tel. 250-383-6411.
OUTDOORS
CRD Parks programs. Tel. 250-478-3344 or crd.bc.ca/parks Forest Spooktacular. See Friday for details.
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 five/10/12 kilometre walks: Meet at Frontrunners Westshore, 123-755 Goldstream Ave., Langford. Registration 9: 30 a.m., walk 10 a.m. Tel. 250-478-7020.
Outdoor Club of Victoria: Hike Peacock, Topaz and Summit Parks loop or Peden Lake in Sooke Hills. See ocv.ca for details.
Clubtread: Hike Mount Norman - Pender Island See clubtread.org
THEATRE.
84 Charing Cross Road. Final performance at 2 and 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
Blackbird. Final performance at 2 and 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
The Constant Wife. Performance at 2 and 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
Dracula - The Blood is the Life. Performance at 7 and 9 p.m. See Friday for details.
The Hobbit. Performance at 7: 30 p.m. See Friday for details.
The Mystery of the Hungry Heart Motel. Final performance at 2 and 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
Seussical the Musical. Performance at 1 p.m. See Friday for details.
Raffi, #belugagrads Family Concert at McPherson Playhouse, 1 and 4 p.m. Tickets: $32.75 and up. Tel. 250-386-6121.
SUNDAY
OCTOBER 21
FILM
Paws and Claws Film Festival Screening,a showcase of wildlife-inspired films shot in Canada and the United States at The Vic Theatre, 808 Douglas St., 2-5 p.m. Cost: $15. [email protected]
MUSIC
Classical
Classics Two: Victoria Symphony at UVic, University Centre Farquhar Auditorium, 2: 30 p.m. Ticket at 250-721-8480.
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: Claude Debussy 150th birthday concert with pianist Bruce Vogt. theoldschoolhouse.org
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
Paul and Nadine at the Superior, 106 Superior St. Tel. 250-380-9515.
Rachael Chatoor 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.
Jazz
CanUs at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 3-6 p.m. Cost: $12. Tel. 250-388-9166.
Buster Williams Quartet, in concert at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Tickets: $35 advance/$39 door at 250-388-4423.
Jazz Vespers with Stephen Brown and the Bastion Band at St. Stephen's Anglican Church, 7921 St. Stephen Rd., 7-8: 30 p.m. Donation. Tel. 250-652-4311.
Jazz Vespers Westshore with Anne Schaefer and Friends at Church of the Advent, 510 Mount View Ave., Colwood, 7 p.m. colwoodanglican.ca
Pop and Rock
Royal Wood with Ellsaple Isaac at St. Ann's Auditorium, 835 Humboldt St., 8 p.m. Tickets: $20 at Lyle's Place, Ditch and ticketweb.ca
Jordan Knight, in concert at McPherson Playhouse, 7 p.m. Tickets: $51.75 and up. Tel. 250-386-6121.
World
Sarangi Duet and Tabla Indian Classical Music concert by Dilshad Khan (Sarangi), Sabir Khan (Sarangi) and Hanif Khan (Tabla) at UVic, David Lam Auditorium, 7 p.m. Tickets: $20/$15. Tel. 250-721-2672.
Celtic Vespers featuring Victoria quartet Jamshed at St. John's United Church, 10990 West Saanich Rd., 7 p.m., North Saanich. Freewill offering. Tel. 250 656-5273
OUTDOORS
CRD Parks programs. Tel. 250-478-3344 or crd.bc.ca/parks Forest Spooktacular. See Friday for details.
Old Cemeteries Society Tour: Emily Carr Tour 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.
Vic Y Volkssport five /10 kilometre walks (rated 1B): Meet at Glanford Park, Kenneth Street. Registration 9: 30 a.m., walk 10 a.m. Tel. 250-385-5439.
Outdoor Club of Victoria: Hike trails in Sooke Hills area. See ocv.ca for details.
Clubtread: Hike China Beach to Bear Beach. See clubtread.org
THEATRE
The Constant Wife. Final performance at 2 p.m. See Friday for details.
The Showdown: Seven solo performers have seven minutes to do their thing at the Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad St., 8-10 p.m. Cost: $10/$8. [email protected]
MONDAY
OCTOBER 22
AUTHOR
Pamela Porter will speak at the Victoria Children's Literature Roundtable at Nellie McClung Branch Library, 7 p.m. Cost: $5/$4.
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: Being Flynn 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 Nov. 26 at Central Branch Library, noon-1 p.m. VFF will screen short submission with you as the jury. gvpl.ca
MUSIC
Classical
Graduating Recital:
Dierdre Carr, violin presents her Masters of Music graduating recital 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
Holly Near and Band at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St.,8 p.m. Tickets: $32.50 advance/$35 door at Lyle's Place, Ditch or 250-386-6121.
Flying Saucers at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.-midnight. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Pop and Rock
Big Sugar with Reggae legend Will Williams and guests the Balconies at Club 9ONE9, 919 Douglas St., 7 p.m. door. Tickets: $26 advance at Lyle's Place, Ditch or ticketweb.ca
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: 50-11 a.m. Meet at Royal Oak McDonald's for registration. Details at tel. 250-479-4087, [email protected]
TUESDAY
OCTOBER 23
AUTHOR
Ekstasis Editions Celebrating 30 years of Quality Literary Publishing at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 7 p.m. Tel. 250-385-3378.
DANCE
Social
Argentine Tango: Tango Pacifico Tuesday Milonga. 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
Classical
Sebastian, classical cello at the Superior, 106 Superior St. Tel. 250-3809515.
Folk, Roots, Blues
Tyler Harvey at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993.
Jazz
Capital City Syncopators at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.-midnight. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Pop and Rock
Matt Mays with the Meds at Sugar Nightclub, 858 Yates St., 9 p.m. Cost: $20 at Lyle's Place, Ditch or ticketweb.ca.
On the Dock with Chris Busche, Auliya and Mike - The Pie Eyed Pipers, Neil and Dean Atkinson at the Dinghy Dock Pub, 8 Pirates Lane, Nanaimo, 7 p.m. Tickets: $20 includes return ferry. ticketzone.com
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.
WEDNESDAY
OCTOBER 24
AUTHOR
Celebrating Diversity with Children's Picture Books with Carolyn Hart, BEd, at Sidney/North Saanich Library, 10091 Resthaven Dr., Sidney, 7-8 p.m. Tel. 250-656-0944.
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.
MUSIC
Folk, Roots and Blues
Open Mic Night at Ocean Island Café, 791 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m. Tel. 250-385-1788.
Georgia Murray at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993. vicpubco.ca
House Cats at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.-midnight. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Jazz
The Strawbs at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Tickets: $35.50 advance/$40 door at Lyle's Place, Ditch Records or 250-386-6121.
Oliver Swain at the Superior, 106 Superior St. Tel. 250-380-9515. Miranda Sage at O Bistro, 500 Oswego St., 6-8 p.m. oswegovictoria.com
Pop and Rock
Geek Rapper Baba Brinkman at UVic, University Centre Farquhar Auditorium, 2-4 p.m. Tickets: $10/$5. Evening show, 8-10 p.m. Tickets: $25/$20. Tel. 250-721-8480.
Karaoke Contest at the Castle Bar, 1900 Douglas St., 9-11 p.m., registration 8-9 p.m. 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 loca-tions.Tel. 250-479-4830.
THEATRE
Dracula - The Blood is the Life. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details. Seussical the Musical. Performance at 7: 30 p.m. See Friday for details.
