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FRIDAY
NOV. 16
AUTHOR
Planet Earth Poetry: Tim Lilburn and Maleea Acker at Moka House, 1633 Hillside Ave., 7: 30 p.m. Cost: $3; 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
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
Swing City Dance at the Edelweiss Club, 108 Niagara St. East Coast Swing workshop with John de Pfyffer, 8 p.m. and dance, 9 p.m.-midnight. Cost: $8/$10. Tel. 250-920-7556.
Pablo Cardenas Latin Combo at Club Salsa, Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad St., 8: 30 p.m. Tickets: $15 at Club Salsa, Lyle's Place, Ditch Records and The Makehouse or $13 at the door.
Performance
Les Ballets Jazz de
Montreal at the Royal Theatre, tonight and Saturday, 7: 30 p.m. Tickets, starting at $49 at rmts.bc.ca or tel. 250-386-6121; dancevictoria.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
Classical
Fridaymusic. UVic
School of Music presents Cage 100 Festival performing at Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, 12: 30 p.m. Donation. Tel. 250-721-8559.
UVic School of Music Cage 100 Festival John Cage: Musicircus, 5-7 p.m., followed by Etcetera, Ryoanji and Concert for Piano and Orchestra, 8-10 p.m. at Philip T. Young Recital Hall, UVic.'s MacLaurin Building. By donation. Tel. 250-7218559.
Folk, Roots, Blues Tom and Matt at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993; vicpubco.ca
Jack and May at James Bay Coffee and Books, 143 Menzies St., 8 p.m., buy cake and latte. Tel. 250386-4700.
Jazz
Bill Mulley at the piano, Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa, 45 Songhees Rd., 6-9 p.m. Tel. 250-360-2999.
HiFi at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Cost: $15/$10. Tel. 250-388-9166.
Rockland Moran 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.
Pop and Rock
Eddie C at Lucky Bar, 517 Yates St., 10 p.m Tickets: $7 at Ditch Records. Tel. 250-382-5825.
Chris Velan and Jake McFadden at Canoe Brewpub, 450 Swift St., 9 p.m. Cost: $5 after 9 p.m.; canoebrewpub.com
Rock Steady at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave., 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Tel. 250-3613310.
Sing Along with Jennifer Louise Taylor, Too Tall Ken Hall and Rose Birney, 7-9 p.m. at The Spiral Cafe, 418 Craigflower Rd. Cost: $7-$10 sliding scale. T.G.I. Fridays at Carlton Club Cabaret, 900 Carlton Terrace, Esquimalt, 8 p.m. Tel. 250-361-3666.
Hey Ocean! with Alexandria Maillot, 9 p.m. at The Cobblestone Pub, 3566 Holland Ave., Cobble Hill. Tickets: $15 at ticketzone.com and the pub.
OUTDOORS
Walk, Run, Hike
Ghostly Walks: Fridays and Saturdays, 7: 30 p.m., start at Visitor Info Centre, Government at Wharf Street. Tel. 250-384-6698.
THEATRE
Good Person of Setzuan presented by UVic Phoenix Theatre, to Nov. 24. Tue.-Sat., 8 p.m. with matinée Nov. 24, 2 p.m. Tickets: $13/$18/$22/$24 at tel. 250-721-8000 or phoenixtheatres.ca.
Four Seasons Musical Theatre presents Honk! A musical tale of the ugly duckling, tonight and Nov. 23, 7: 30 p.m., Saturday, 2 p.m. and Nov. 24, 2 and 7: 30 p.m. at the Isabelle Reader Theatre, 1026 Goldstream Ave. Tickets and details at tel. 250-4780329 or fourseasonsmusicaltheatre.com
Ghosts Of the Plaza, interactive theatre capturing the rich history of the iconic Odd Fellows Hall. Tonight, Saturday, Nov. 23, 24 at 7: 30 and 9: 30 p.m. with matinées Saturday and Nov. 24 at 4: 30 p.m. Odd Fellows Hall, 1315 Douglas St. Tickets at gotp.eventbrite.com; details at GhostsofthePlaza.com
Wingfield's Folly at the Chemainus Theatre Festival, to Nov,. 17. Details at 1-800-565-7738 or chemainustheatre.ca
SATURDAY
NOV. 17
DANCE
Lesson
VBDS Workshops Series, 1-2 p.m., Night Club 2-step, beginner; 2-3 p.m. Night Club 2-step, intermediate at Salvation Army Citadel, 4030 Douglas St. Cost: $5/$8/$10. Tel. 250-7215483; vbds.org
Social
Argentine Tango at Barefoot Yoga Studio, Broad and Yates Sts., 911: 30 p.m. Class with Rene and Hilda, 8-9 p.m. Cost: $8/$10; tangovita.com
Dance to the music of Flashback at Royal Canadian Legion, 411 Gorge Rd. E. 8: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-384-5213.
Performance
Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal performance at 7: 30 p.m. See Friday for details.
FILM
Quote-Along Classic Airplane! presented by Vic Theatre and Victoria Film Festival, 7-10 p.m., 808 Douglas St. Cost: $10. See thevic.ca
MUSIC
Classical
Palm Court Light Orchestra presents Downton Abbey, a celebration of the hit British TV series with Sidney tenor Sunny Shams, 7: 30 p.m. at
Farquhar Auditoium UVic Centre. Tickets: $31 at auditorium.uvic.ca/tickets. Details at palmcourtorchestra.com
The Sky Is My Blanket with Nomad, a benefit concert for the Mary Manning Centre, 8 p.m. at Oak Bay United Church, 1355 Mitchell St. Tickets: $20/$15 at ladybirdmusic. com/mary-manning-tour. Tel. 250-598-7702.
Heart Songs: Art Songs with Kerry-Anne Kutz and Nicholas Fairbank, 7: 30 p.m. at Lutheran Church of the Cross, 3787 Cedar Hill Rd. Cost: $15. Tel. 250514-2669; vivachoirs.ca
DieMahler Chamber Music Series: The Spirit of the 18th Century, 7 p.m. at St. Mary's the Virgin Church, 1701 Elgin Rd. Tickets: $25 at McPherson Box Office, Cadboro Bay Books, Ivy's Book Store or at the door. Details at tel. 250-3866121 or ablodiemecke.com
The Season for Singing Concert with Jubilate! 7: 30-9: 30 p.m. at St. Dunstan's Church,1806 San Juan Ave. Tickets: $15/$10. Tel. 250-477-1706.
All Purcell concert featuring the opera Dido and Aeneas,8 p.m.at Metropolitan First United, Church. Tickets: $20/$15 at Ivy's and Tanner's Books or at the door.
Hector's Friends: Oceans Apart, an afternoon of sea-inspired songs, 3: 30-5: 30 p.m at the Maritime Museum of B.C., 28 Bastion Square. Tickets: $15/$10 at the museum; mmbc.bc.ca or tel. 250-385-4222.
Vancouver Island Symphony presents Cirque De La Symphonie, 3 and 7: 30 p.m. at the Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo. Tickets, starting at $20 at 250-754-8550 or porttheatre.com
The Barra MacNeils' Christmas, 7: 30 p.m. at Sid Williams Theatre, 442 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay. Tickets: $45/$38.75 at tel. 250-3382430; details at celtfest.ca
Folk, Roots, Blues
The Broken Strings at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993. vicpubco.ca
Edie DaPonte and John MacArthur at the Beacon Landing Lounge, 2537 Beacon Ave., 7-9: 30 p.m. No cover; beaconlanding.ca
Momentum at Tudor House Pub, 533 Admirals Rd., 9 p.m. No cover. Tel. 250-382-5625. 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
UVic School of Music Jazz Orchestra presents an evening of jazz and improvised music with special guest Louise Rose, 8 p.m. at Phillip T. Young Recital Hall. Tickets: $15/$10 at tel. 250721-8480 or tickets.uvic.ca
Chris Donnelly's Myriad at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St. 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$15 at 250-388-9166; hermannsjazz.com
Bill Mulley at the piano, Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa, 45 Songhees Rd., 6-9 p.m. Tel. 250-360-2999.
Rockland Moran at Vista 18, 740 Burdett Ave., 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.
Stephen Brown and the Bastion Band at Ocean Island Café, 791 Pandora Ave., 8: 30-11: 30 p.m. oceanisland.com
Pop and Rock
The Push at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave., 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Run For Cover at Canoe Brewpub, 450 Swift St., 9: 30 p.m. Cost: $5 after 9
p.m.; canoebrewpub.com Saturday Slam at Carlton Club Cabaret, 900 Carlton Terrace, 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 East, 8: 30 p.m.
OUTDOORS
CRD Parks programs. Tel. 250-478-3344 or crd.bc.ca/parks Marvelous Mushrooms, join a CRD Regional Parks' naturalist to discover more about fungi, a guided walk at Francis/King Regional, 10: 30 a.m.-noon and 13: 30 p.m. Cost: $7, pre-registration required. For 5 years and up.
Walk, Run, Hike
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.
Victoria Y Volkssport five/10 kilometre walk, meet at Oak Bay Recreation Centre, 1975 Bee St. Registration 9: 30 a.m. for 10 a.m. walk. Tel. 250-370-5956.
Outdoor Club of Victoria: Goldstream trails from the campground; Stonecrest ramble. See ocv.ca for details.
THEATRE
Indigenous Like Me,by local artist Jack Horne, 8 p.m. at Intrepid Theatre Club, 1609 Blanshard St. Tickets: $12 at the door or ticketrocket.org; intrepidtheatre.com
Good Person of Setzuan Performance 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
Four Seasons Musical Theatre presents Honk! The Musical. Performance, 2 p.m. See Friday for details. Ghosts Of the Plaza, performances, 4: 30, 7: 30 and 9: 30 p.m. See Friday for details.
SUNDAY
NOV. 18
FILM Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, 7 p.m. at University Centre Farquhar Auditorium. Tickets: $22.75 at UVic Ticket Centre, 250-7218480 or auditorium.uvic.ca or in person at the University Centre.
MUSIC
Classical
The Victoria Symphony Concerts For Kids presents The Snowman: the film version of the beloved Raymond Briggs story is shown with live musical accompaniment, 2: 30 p.m. at the Royal Theatre. Tickets: $30 at rmts.bc.ca or tel. 250-386-6121.
The Barra MacNeils' Christmas at Alix Goolden Performance Hall, 7 p.m. Tickets: $43.50/$40 at tel. 250-386-6121. Details at celtfest.ca
St. Barnabas Sunday Concert Series presents Ensemble Laude, 3 p.m., 1525 Begbie St. Cost: $10; stbarnabaschurch.ca
The Season for Singing Concert with Jubilate!, 2: 30 p.m. at St. Mary's Church, 1973 Cultra Ave. Tickets: $15/$10. Tel. 250477-1706.
All Purcell concert featuring the opera Dido and Aeneas, 2: 30 p.m. at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church, 10030 Third St., Sidney. Tickets: $20/$15 at Ivy's and Tanner's Books or at the door.
Heart Songs: Art Songs with Kerry-Anne Kutz and Nicholas Fairbank, 2 p.m., followed by Meet the Artists Reception. St. Michael's Church, Chemainus. Tickets: $15 at Valley Vines to Wines (Mill Bay), Ten Old Books (Duncan), Ocean Soul Book Caffé (Crofton), Salamander Books (Ladysmith), Little Town Market Co. (Chemainus), the Chemainus Festival Inn or tel. 250-748-8383/ $20 at the door. ChemainusClassicalConcert s.ca
Palm Court Light Orchestra presents Downton Abbey, a celebration of the hit British TV series with Sidney tenor Sunny Shams, 2: 30 p.m. at Cowichan Theatre, Duncan. Tickets: $31 at ctcentre.bc.ca. Details at palmcourtorchestra.com
Music On Sunday with Yuri Zaindenberg, violin and Eugene Skovorodnikov, piano, 2: 30-4: 30 p.m. at The Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Road West, Qualicum Beach. Cost: $16; 250-752-6133; 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 East, 3-7 p.m.; mybarandgrill.ca
Bluegrass Jam Night at Ocean Island Cafe Lounge, 791 Pandora Ave., 8 p.m. oceanisland.com
Folk, Roots and Blues
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 Road E., 3-7 p.m. Tel. 250383-8212.
Joe Charron performs after open stage, 7: 30 p.m. at Norway House, 1110 Hillside Ave. Cost: $5. Tel. 250-475-1355 or victoiafolkmusic.ca
Jazz
Jim Armstrong with CanUS Jazz Band at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St. 4-7 p.m. Cost: $12. Tel. 250-388-9166; hermannsjazz.com
UVic School of Music Vocal Jazz Autumn Showcase, Nocturnes For November, 8 p.m. at Phillip T. Young Recital Hall. By donation; events.uvic.ca
Jazz Vespers Westshore with Nick La Riviere Quartet, 7 p.m. at Church of the Advent, 510 Mount View Ave.; colwoodanglican.ca
OUTDOORS
Old Cemeteries Society Tour: Victoria Esquimalt Military Re-enactors Association Tour at Ross Bay Cemetery. Meet in front of Oregano's, Fairfield Plaza, 1516 Fairfield Rd. Cost: $5. Tel. 250-5988870.
Walk, Run, Hike
CRD Parks programs. Tel. 250-478-3344 or crd.bc.ca/parks
Mystery Creature, with the help of a CRD Regional Parks naturalist, solve riddles to find clues hidden along the trail. A guided walk at Francis/King Regional Park, 1-2: 30 p.m. For 5 years and up. Iron Mine Bay Hike, join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist on this superb hike to Iron Mine Bay, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at East Sooke Regional Park, meet at the kiosk in the Pike Road parking lot off East Sooke Road. Adults only, wear sturdy footwear, bring water and a lunch.
Weekly Bird Walk (for everyone). Every Sunday and Wednesday. 9-10: 30 a.m. Meet at the Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary parking lot, 3873 Swan Lake Rd. Tel. 250-479-0211.
Garden City Wanderers Volkssport Club five/10 kilometre walk, (rated 2B), Meet at Crystal Pool, 2275 Quadra St. Registration 9: 30 a.m. for 10 a.m. walk. Tel. 250-5984316.
Outdoor Club of Victoria: Broadmead trails to Mt. Doug summit and beach; Dalewood and Chatterton. See ocv.ca for details.
Club Tread: Hike Sooke Hills. See clubtread.org
THEATRE
The Showdown: Seven solo performers each have seven minutes of stage time to do their thing, audience votes for the winner, 8-10 p.m. at The Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad St. Cost: $10/8.
MONDAY
NOV. 19
AUTHOR
Victoria Children's Literature Roundtable Meeting with Beryl Young, 7 p.m. at the Nellie McClung Branch Library. Browse the Tall Tales Books table before the meeting begins at 7: 30 p.m. New members and drop-ins welcome. Cost: $5/$4. Tel. 250-598-3694.
The Victoria Storytellers Guild welcomes you to hear and tell stories, 7: 159: 30 p.m. at 1831 Fern St. Cost: $5/$3 (includes tea and goodies). Details at victoriastorytellers.org or
TEL. 250-477-7044. DANCE
Lessons
Salsa dance classes with Salsa Moderne at Café Casablanca, 2524 Bridge St., 7: 30-9: 30 p.m. today and Wednesday. Tel. 250891-2310 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: How To Die In Oregon 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 submission with you as the jury. gvpl.ca
MUSIC
Classical
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. Lambrick Park at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St.,7 p.m. Tel. 250388-9166. Pop and Rock
The Wooden Sky at Club 9one9, 919 Douglas St., 8 p.m. Tickets: $16 at Lyle's Place, Ditch Records or Ticketweb.ca com; strathconahotel.com
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
NOV. 20
DANCE
Social
Argentine Tango: Tango Pacifico Tuesdays Milonga, 9 p.m., at Café Casablanca, 2524 Bridge St. Cost: $8; tangopacifico.com or 250389-0222.
Dance to the music of Ron King at Royal Canadian Legion, 411 Gorge Rd. E. 8: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-384-5213.
FILM A Lost Tribe of Israel, a film about The Bnei Menashe of India presented by Canadian Hadassah WIZO (CHW) Victoria Chapter, 7 p.m. at The Jewish Community Centre, 3636 Shelbourne St. Refreshments will be served; 250-479-4040 or [email protected]. The Banff Film Festival, tonight and Wednesday, 7 p.m. at the Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo. Tickets: $20/$18 at 250754-8550 or porttheatre.com
MUSIC
Classical
Folk, Roots, Blues
Tom Hooper 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
Karaoke with Stacie at My Bar and Grill in the Howard Johnson Hotel, 310 Gorge Rd East, 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. Club Tread: Mystery Hike. See clubtread.org
THEATRE
Just For Laughs comedy show, 7: 30 p.m. at the Royal Theatre. Tickets starting at $47.75 at rmts.bc.ca or tel. 250-386-6121.
Good Person of Setzuan Performance 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
Giggling Iguana Productions presents 1.9.8.4., a new adaptation of George Orwell's classic 1984. Wednesday to Nov. 24 and Nov. 27-Dec. 1, 8 p.m. at the Intrepid Theatre Club, 1609 Blanshard St. Tickets: $20/$16 at ticketrocket.org or tel. 250-590-6291. Tonight: Preview, Pay-What-You-Can at the door.
WEDNESDAY
NOV. 21
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. 250-7215483. vbds.org
Salsa dance classes. See Monday for details.
MUSIC
Classical
Advent Concert Lunchtime Series presents UVic Strings, pupils of LaFayette String Quartet, 12: 10-12: 50 p.m. at St. Mary's Church, 1701 Elgin St. Bring your lunch, tea and coffee provided. By donation with proceeds to B.C. Cancer Foundation. Tel. 250-598-2212. A Place to Listen, Victoria's newest experimental music series, 7 p.m. at 517 Michigan St. Cost: $10/$5. Details at aplacetolisten.tumblr.com
UVic School of Music: Tuba and Euphonium Class Recital, 12: 30 p.m. at Phillip T. Young Recital Hall. By donation.
Folk, Roots and Blues
Open Mic Night at Ocean Island Café, 791 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m. Tel. 250-3851788.
Tom Hooper at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993.
House Cats at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.-
midnight. Tel. 250-361-3310. Jazz
Dirty Grace at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Cost: $12. Tel. 259388-9166.
Pop and Rock
Night Owls Tour at Club 9one9, 919 Douglas St., 8 p.m. Tickets: $15 at Lyle's Place, Ditch Records or Ticketzone.com
The Pack A.D. with Thousand Burning Suns and The Steady,9 p.m.at The Queens, 34 Victoria Cres., Nanaimo. Tickets: $12 at Lucid, Tranceformations, Harbour City Music, The Dog's Ear, The Queens and ticketzone.com
OUTDOORS
Walks and Runs
Club Tread: Fast-paced walk meeting at Fairfield and Moss, 6: 15 p.m. See clubtread.org
Happy Wanderers Walking Club for couples, meets every Wednesday, 10: 30 a.m. at various loca-tions.Tel. 250-479-4830.
THEATRE
Lady Windemere's Fan presented by Langham Court Theatre, 805 Langham Court, tonight to Dec. 8, Tues.-Sat., 8 p.m. with mat-inées Dec. 1and 8, 2 p.m. Tickets: $19, or 2 for $30 Tuesdays at tel. 250-3842142 or [email protected]. Tonight: Preview, tickets: 2 for $20.
Giggling Iguana Productions presents 1.9.8.4., a new adaptation of George Orwell's classic 1984. Tonight to Nov. 24 and Nov. 27-Dec. 1, 8 p.m. at the Intrepid Theatre Club, 1609 Blanshard St. Tickets: $20/$16 at ticketrocket.org or tel. 250590-6291.
Good Person of Setzuan Performance 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
THURSDAY
NOV. 22 AUTHOR
Victoria book launch of Beyond Body Beyond Mind with Dr. Sukhi Muker. Cost: $45, registration at yoUnlimited.com. Contact: [email protected] or tel. 250-4794235.
FILM
On The Line, a film following the track of Enbridge's proposed pipeline, bringing into clear focus the people and landscapes that would be affected, 7: 30 p.m. at St. Johns United Church, 10990 West Saanich Rd. By donation. Tel. 250-6565273.
MUSIC
UVic School of Music String Chamber Music,8 p.m. at Phillip T. Young Recital Hall. By donation. Country
Spotlight Series interactive concert with Jason McCoy, two-time CCMA Male Vocalist of the Year, 7: 30 p.m. at The Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo. Tickets: $40/$35/$15/$5 at tel. 250754-8550; porttheatre.com
Folk, Roots, Blues
The Broken Strings at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993. vicpubco.ca
Tom Lang Band at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.-midnight. Tel. 250361-3310.
Momentum at Bartholomew's Bar, 777 Douglas St., 8: 30 -11: 30 p.m. No cover
Jazz
Tom Vickery Trio & Jazz Jam at Hermanns Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Cost: $8/$4. Tel. 259-3889166.
Tanqueray Gypsy Jazz Night featuring Chris Sartisohn & the Cold Cut Combo at Vista 18, 740 Burdett Ave., 8-11 p.m. 250-382-9258.
The HoneyCrooners at Haro's Restaurant and Bar, Sidney Pier Hotel and Spa 9805 Seaport Pl., 11 a.m.-2 p.m., no cover. Tel. 250-655-
9700 Pop and Rock
The Pack A.D. at Club 9one9, 919 Douglas St., 8 p.m. Tickets: $16 at Lyle's Place, Ditch Records or Ticketweb.ca; strathconahotel.com
The Adults at Canoe Brewpub, 450 Swift St., 9 m Cost: 5$ after 9 p.m.; canoebrewpub.com
Throwback Thursday at Carlton Club Cabaret, 900 Carlton Terrace, 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
Hey Ocean! with The Belle Game & Alexandria Maillot at The Avalanche Bar, 275 8th St., Courtenay, 9 p.m. Tickets: $15 at Bop City Records, onethir-tythree, The Avalanche Bar or online at ticketzone.com
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
Lady Windemere's Fan presented by Langham Court Theatre, 805 Langham Court, to Dec. 8, Tues.-Sat., 8 p.m. with matinées Dec. 1 and 8, 2 p.m. Tickets: $19, or 2 for $30 Tuesdays at tel. 250384-2142 or [email protected]
Good Person of Setzuan Performance 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
Jason McCoy, 7: 30 p.m. at the Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo. Tickets: $40/$35/$15/$5 at 250754-8550 or porttheatre.com
EVENTS
Christmas in The Village, a family event with Christmas lights, entertainment, food, train rides and Santa. Friday, 5-8 p.m. at Heritage Acres, 7321 Lochside Dr. Cost: $10 per carload. Details at shas.ca
Dry Wit Act II: A Comedy Variety Show and Silent Auction, for National Addiction Awareness Week, with host Stephen Andrew, musicians Janet Panic, The New Souls, Deto The Musical; comedians Morgan Cranny, Wes Borg, Kathryn Popham, magic and dance. Friday at the Metro Studio Theatre, 1411 Quadra St. Tickets: $20 at ticketrocket.org; $25 at the door; LifeRingCanada.org.
Saltspring Literacy Annual Giant Book Sale. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Farmers' Institute, 351 Rainbow Rd., Saltspring Island. Details at saltspringliteracy.org
Santa's Breakfast at the Shoal Centre, Kiwanis breakfast and pictures with Santa, Saturday, 8: 30-10: 30 a.m. at the SHOAL Centre, 10030 Resthaven Dr.
Details at peninsulacelebrations.ca
Winterbrau, a seasonal beer festival with food and beer sampling presented by local breweries. Saturday, 5 p.m. at Canoe Brewpub, 450 Swift St. Cost: $10; canoebrewpub.com
Music in Movember with Hal Bruce plus auctions, door prizes and Best 'Stash contest. Saturday, 7 p.m. at Paficic Fleet Club, Esquimalt. Tickets: $25 at Nando's Victoria and Millstream, Victoria Costumes in Brentwood Bay and online at musicinmovember.eventbrite.com. Proceeds to Canadian Cancer Society.
African AIDS Angels Annual Open House, hundreds of handmade cloth angels available in exchange for donations to four projects in southern Africa. Saturday, 10 a.m.3 p.m. at Swan Lake Nature House, 3873 Swan Lake Rd. Go to aidsangelsvictoria.ca
CRAFT FAIRS
Mount St. Mary Hospital Christmas Bazaar and Resident Art Show, Nov. 15-18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 861 Fairfield Rd. Free admission. Refreshments and hot lunch available. Tel. 250 480 3100 (3201) or [email protected]
The Victorian Christmas Craft Fair, Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Nov. 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saanich Commonwealth Place, 4636 Elk Lake Rd. Admission $3. Info: (250)-479-6113.
Cloverdale Traditional School's Annual Christmas Craft Fair, Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 3427 Quadra St. Stop by Mrs. Claus's Kitchen for a hot drink or meal. Crafts, games, a cupcake walk and face-painting on Candy Cane Lane for the children. Admission by donation. Wheelchair accessible. sd61.bc.ca/school/cloverdale
The 18th Annual Eclipsing Star Craft Fair, Nov. 17, 9: 30 a.m.-3: 30 p.m. 3861 Cedar Hill Cross Rd. Admission by Donation
Remember... Laura - Victoria's 12th Annual Holiday Sale, Nov. 1718, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 3840 Gordon Head Rd. Tel. 250-477-3790.
James Bay New Horizons Activity Centre, Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Christmas Bazaar, 234 Menzies St. Refreshments served. Wheelchair accessible.
African AIDS Angels with decorative handmade angels. Nov. 17, 10 a.m. -3 p.m. Swan Lake Nature House, 3873 Swan Lake Rd. aidsangelsvictoria.ca
Christmas Bazaar at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church (downtown on Douglas St.), Nov. 17, 11: 30 a.m-3: 00 p.m. Enter: 680 Courtney St. Tea Garden admission $5. Tel.250 -3845734. [email protected]
Metchosin Hall's Annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Sale Nov.17-18, 10 a.m.-4: 30 p.m. 4401 William Head Rd. Free admission, wheelchair accessible. Tel. 250-478-6424 or [email protected]
Vintage Holiday Bazaar! Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fairfield United Church basement and hall, 1303 Fairfield Road (at Moss St.) Admission $3, kids Free! Early entry 9-10 a.m: $10. vintagefairvictoria.com
The Parish of St. Peter and St. Paul Esquimalt Holly Bazaar, Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 1379 Esquimalt Rd. Lunch at 11 a.m. Wheelchair accessible. Tel. 250-386-6833. stpeterandpaul.com
Goward House Craft Fair, Nov. 1718, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 2495 Arbutus Rd. Tea Room open for snacks and lunch. Admission only $2. Tel. 250-4774401.
3rd Annual Craft Fair, North Douglas Church, Nov. 17. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 675 Jolly Place,.Tel. 250-7442411 or [email protected]
Westshore Wonderland Craft Fair, Nov. 16-18, Eagle Ridge Community Centre, Langford. earthlygoods.ca
Cedar Yellow Point Artisans' 24th Annual Country Christmas Self Guided Tour, Nov. 15-18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. More than 20 artisans to visit. cyartisans.com for brochure and map. Tel. 250-245-5283 [email protected]
Parksville's 1st Annual WinterFest & Craft Fair, Nov. 16, noon-8 p.m., Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Nov. 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Parksville's Community Centre. Tel. 250-240-1233 WinterfestCraftFair.com
Wishart School's 19th Annual Craft & Gift Fair, Nov, 17, 10 a.m-3 p.m. 3310 Wishart Rd. Tel. 250-9200229.
Happy Valley Elementary School, 6th Annual Christmas Market, Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 3291 Happy Valley Rd. Santa visits noon-2 p.m. [email protected]
14th Annual Scandinavian Craft and Bake Sale, Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Norway House, 1110 Hillside Ave. Light lunch for sale. Ramp and stair access. Tel. 250-598-2603.
Christmas, Vintage, Retro and Collectible Show and Sale, Nov. 18, 9: 30 a.m. Winspear Centre, Beacon Ave., Sidney. Cost: $3. Early Birds, 8: 30 a.m. $20. Tel. 250-7441807 or [email protected]
21st Annual Highlands Winter Craft Fair, Nov. 8, 10-4 p.m. Caleb Pike Heritage Park, 1589 Millstream Rd. Wheelchair Friendly. [email protected]
Ladies Auxiliary Craft Fair and Tea. Nov. 18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion Branch #91, 761 Station Ave., Langford.Tel. 250-478-5484
12th Annual UVic Hearts and Hands Craft Fair, Nov. 20, 10 a.m.4: 30 p.m. University Centre Lobby. Proceeds from table fees and raffle baskets support the UVic United Way campaign. Tel. 250-385-2514 .
Saanich Peninsula Hospital Auxiliary Christmas Bazaar and Craft Fair, Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney. Lunch Room. Admission by donation.Tel. 250-656-5085.
Church of the Advent Annual Christmas Craft Fair, Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 510 Mount View Ave. Lunch and afternoon tea (starting at 11 a.m.) Completely wheelchair accessible. Tel. 250-474-3031.
The Magic of Christmas Gift Fair, Nov.17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Burnside Gorge Community Centre, 471 Cecelia Rd. Admission: $2. Tel. 250388-5251
GALLERIES
A. Wilfrid Johns Gallery (MacLaurin Building UVic., 3800 Finnerty Rd.) A Child's View From Gaza - Exhibition, to Dec. 4.
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (1040 Moss St.) Emily Carr: On the Edge of Nowhere, to 2013; Christmas Small Works Show, Nov. 17. 250-384-4171.
The Avenue Gallery (2184 Oak Bay Ave.). New paintings by Deborah Tilby; Brent Lynch and Mark Heine, Nov. 16; New paintings by Sheri Kasprow and Linzy Arnott, Nov. 16-23. 250-598-2184.
Coast Collective Gallery (3221 Heatherbell Rd.) Far and Near, Klaus Bohn, Deborah Czernecky and Holly Jeffery to Nov. 18. 250391-5522.
Dales Gallery (537 Fisgard St.) The Wild Horses of Sable Island by Debra Garside, to Nov. 25. 250-383-1552.
The fifty fifty arts collective (2516 Douglas St.) Colour Inside the Lines, Nov. 18.
Goward House Society (2495 Arbutus Rd.) Dimensions by Carron Berkes and Toni Micol, to Nov. 21. 250-477-4401.
Imagine That! Artisans' Designs (251Craig St., Duncan) Watercolour paintings and prints by Catherine Fraser and glass art by KilnArt artists, Peggy Brackett and Jo Ludwig to Nov. 17. maginethatartisans.com
Madrona Gallery (606 View St.) Qavavau Manumie, Nov. 16-29. Opening, Nov. 16, 7-9: 30 p.m. 250-380-4660; madronagallery.com
Metchosin Art Gallery (4495 Happy Valley Rd.) Stinking Fish Artists exhibit, Nov. 30. metchosinartgallery.ca
Polychrome Fine Arts (977-A Fort St.) Adam Curry, Nov. 22. 250382-2787.
West End Gallery (1203 Broad St.) A Fall Collection of Canadian Impressionists to Nov. 22; westendgalleryltd.com
EXHIBITS
Nicholas Pearce Open Studio, showing recent acrylic paintings of flamenco dancers and nudes. Sunday, Nov. 18, 1-7 p.m. at 1870 Dickson Ave.; pearcepaintings.com
Shirley Roberts exhibit of watercolors at Saanich Municipal Hall, 770 Vernon Ave. to Nov 27. Tel. 250-652-0503.
Katrina Pavlovsky, photographic images exhibit, Oak Bay Branch Library, 1442 Monterey Ave., to Nov. 30. 250-592-2489.
Oak Bay Art Club's exhibit and sale at Cafe Gallery, Cedar Hill Recreation Centre, to Nov. 25.
