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FRIDAY
DECEMBER 7
AUTHOR
Planet Earth Poetry: Season ends with poet, Patricia Young and novelist, Bill Gaston at Moka House, 1633 Hillside Ave., 7: 30 p.m. Cost: $3; planetearthpoetryvictoria bc.blogspot.ca
DANCE
Lessons
Argentine Tango. Beginners lesson at 8 p.m., followed by Tango Pacifico Milonga at 9 p.m. Cost: $10/$8. Café Casablanca, 2524 Bridge St. Tel. 250-389-0222 or tangopacifico.com
Saanich International Folkdancers teaches dances followed by requests, final event of the season 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
FUN FOR KIDS
Fantastic Fridays at St. Luke's Hall, 3821 Cedar Hill Cross Rd., 4: 30-6: 30 p.m. Featuring Messy Church a family-friendly time of fun, games, crafts. Dinner is provided. Free. Tel. 250-477-6741 or stlukesvictoria.ca
Children's events Saturday through Thursday will be carried on the Family 4-1-1 page in Saturday's Times Colonist.
MUSIC Classical
47th Annual Carolling Week at Victoria City Hall, Antechamber, final event from noon-12: 40 p.m. Today: St. Andrews Elementary at noon, Glenlyon-Norfolk School at 12: 25 p.m.
A Sentimental Christmas presented by the Victoria Symphony with director Tania Miller, the Victoria Children's Choir and Eleanor McCain, soprano at the Royal Theatre, today and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets: $35 and up.
A Christmas to Remember by the Peninsula Singers at Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave., Sidney, tonight and Saturday at 7: 30 p.m. (Sunday sold out) Tickets: $22/$11. Tel. 250-656-0275.
Winter Harp. Join this world-class ensemble for a concert of heartwarming carols, songs and stories in celebration of the Christmas and winter season at Alix Goolden Hall, 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $30 at Munro's Books, Ivy's Books. winterharp.com
Folk, Roots, Blues
Tom and Matt at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993; vicpubco.ca
Blues Band McKiNLeY WoLf with guest WoLf Jordie Edmonds at MyBar and Grill, 310 Gorge Rd. E., 8: 30 p.m. mybarandgrill.ca
Jazz
Phil Newns at the piano, Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa, 45 Songhees Rd., 6-9 p.m. Tel. 250-360-2999.
Eugene Smith at Vista 18, 740 Burdett Ave., 8-11 p.m. Tel. 250-382-9258.
Some Kinda Treatment at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-388-9166; hermannsjazz.com
Chris Millington Trio at the Bengal Lounge, Fairmont Empress hotel, 8 p.m. Tel. 250-384-8111.
Live Jazz, Pacific Lounge, Hotel Grand Pacific, 463 Belleville St., 8-11 p.m. hotelgrandpacific.com
Pop and Rock
Broken Strings at Canoe Brewpub, 450 Swift St., 9 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.
Karaoke with Stacie at Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Unit 12, 753 View St., 8 p.m. [email protected]
Live Bands' Party at the Castle Bar, 1900 Douglas St., 9 p.m. Cost: $8. thecastlebar.ca
OUTDOORS
Walk, Run, Hike
Ghost of Christmas Past Walking Tour: Fridays and Saturdays, 7: 30 p.m., start at Visitor Info Centre, Government at Wharf Street. Cost: $14/$12. Tel. 250-384-6698. discoverthepast.com
THEATRE
A Child's Christmas in Wales presented by Theatre Inconnu's Youth Program, tonight through Sunday at Merlin's Sun Home Theatre, 1983 Fairfield Rd. Performances Friday and Saturday at 7: 30 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets: $12/$8. Tel. 250-598-7488.
A Christmas Carol presented by the Belfry Theatre, 1291 Gladstone Ave., today to Dec. 22, Tuesday through Saturday at 8 p.m. with matinée Saturday at 4 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m and Wednesday Dec. 19 at 1 p.m. Tickets: $25-$40. Tel. 250-385-6815 or tickets.belfry.bc.ca
A PACE Christmas Show by PACE Musical Theatre at Isabelle Reader Theatre, 1026 Goldstream Ave., tonight and Saturday, Dec.14 and 15 at 7 p.m. with matinée Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets: 10/$7 at Westshore Centre for Learning and Training, 814 Goldstream Ave. Tel. 250-391-9002.
Charles Dickens: A Christmas Carol presented by Kaatza Lakeside Players at Lake Cowichan Centennial Hall, 309 Southshore Rd., Lake Cowichan, today and Saturday at 7 p.m. with matinée Saturday at 2 p.m. Tickets: $12.50/$10 at Portals at Island Savings Centre, Duncan;Curves and the Footwear Centre, Lake Cowichan. kaatzalakesideplayers.ca
Craigdarroch Castle presents A Christmas Carol, a one-man play by Jason Stevens at Craigdarroch Castle, 1050 Joan Cres., 7 p.m. today, Sunday, Wednesday, Dec. 14, 16, 19 and Dec. 21, 28. Tickets: $20/$15. Tel. 250-592-5323.
The Gift of the Magi at Chemainus Theatre, today through Dec. 30 at 9737 Chemainus Rd., Chemainus. 1-800-565-7738. chemainustheatre.ca
God and Death by Woody Allen. Two one-act plays by Claremont Secondary School at 4980 Wesley Rd., today, Saturday, Wednesday through Dec. 15 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $7.50. [email protected]
Harmony for Christmas: Dinner Theatre, a musical comedy, Friday and Saturday to Dec. 15, 6-9 p.m. at David Foster Foundation Theatre, Oak Bay Beach Hotel. Tickets: $89 for three-course dinner and show. Tel. 250-598-4556.
Kafka the Musical by Murray Gold presented by Theatre Inconnu at 1923 Fernwood Rd., tonight, Saturday, Tuesday through Dec.16 at 8 p.m. with matinée Sunday and Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $14/$10. Tel. 250-590-6291 or ticketrocket.
Lady Windermere's Fan presented by Langham Court Theatre, 805 Langham Court, tonight and Saturday, 8 p.m. with matinée Saturday 2 p.m. Tickets: $21/$19. Tel. 250-384-2142 or box [email protected].
The Sound of Music presented by Victoria Operatic Society at the McPherson Playhouse, tonight to Dec. 16, Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. with matinée Sunday, Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $21 and up. Tel. 250-386-6121.
SATURDAY
DECEMBER 8
AUTHOR
Autographings: Eve Lazarus Sensational Victoria from noon-1 p.m. followed by Adrian Chamberlain (and Ollie!) Adventures with Ollie from 2-3 at Munro's Books, 1108 Government St., 3-4 p.m. Tel. 250-382-2464.
Ekstasis Editions' 30th Anniversary Celebration with seasonal launch of new titles at Martin Batchelor Gallery, 712 Cormorant St., 2-4 p.m. Free. ekstasiseditions.com
DANCE
Lessons
VBDS Workshops Series: Workshops in Rumba, Bronze, 1-2 p.m. and Intro to Ballroom, 2-3 p.m. at Les Passmore Centre, 286 Hampton Rd. Cost: $5/$8/$10. Tel. 250-721-5483. 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 Ron King at Royal Canadian Legion, 411 Gorge Rd. E. 8: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-384-5213.
Social Ballroom Dance hosted by Lee and Elizabeth McGregor with waltz workshop at 7 p.m. ($6), dance at 8 p.m. ($8) both for $12. Tel. 250-479-7492.
MUSIC
Classical
The 12 Days of Choirs. Greater Victoria Public Library hosts informal festival of choirs in the courtyard at 735 Broughton St., noon-2 p.m. to Dec. 12. Tel. 250-382-7241. ext. 381
A Sentimental Christmas. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
In the Bleak Midwinter presented by Vox Humana with organist, David Stratkauskas and baritone, Nathan McDonald at St. John the Divine Church, 1611 Quadra Ave., 3 p.m. Tickets: $20/$15. Free for 25 and under. voxhumanachioir.ca
Winter Harp at the Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo, 3: 30 and 7: 30 p.m. Pre-show chat at 2: 45 p.m. only. Tickets: $40/$35/$15. Tel. 1-250-754-8550.
A Christmas to Remember. Performance at 7: 30 p.m. See Friday for details.
Traditional Christmas Favourites with the DieMahler String Quartet, The St. Mary's Church Choir and David Barss (trumpet) at St. Mary's the Virgin Church, 1701 Elgin Rd., 7 p.m. Tickets: $25/$22.50 door or 250-386-6121.
Greater Victoria Concert Band presents Music in Market Square, 560 Johnson St., a free concert, 1-3 p.m. Donation to Our Place Society. gvcb.ca
Christmas Classical Singalong with the Cowichan Consort Orchestra and Choir at Christian Reformed Church, 930 Trunk Rd., 7: 30 p.m. Duncan. Tickets: $15/$12 children under 12. Tel. 250-748-8982 or cowichanconsort.com.
Icy-Crystal See-Through No-Name Man. Music Corner: A Musical adventure for young children at VCM, Wood Hall, 900 Johnson St., two performances, 11 a.m.-noon and 3-4 p.m. Tickets: $15/$14. Tel. 250-386-5311. MusicCorner.ca
In the Spirit: Soul Christmas Concert by Victoria Soul Gospel Choir at Alix Goolden Performance Hall, 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $15/$5. Tel. 250-920-4005. tickets@VictoriaSoul Gospel.ca
Folk, Roots, Blues
Run for Cover at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993. vicpubco.ca
Trent Freeman CD release of Rock Paper Scissors at Fairfield United Church, 1303 Fairfield Rd., 7: 30 p.m. Cost: $5. Tel. 250-388-5188.
Oliver Swain at the Superior, 106 Superior St. 250-380-9515.
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
Phil Newns at the piano,
Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa, 45 Songhees Rd., 6-9 p.m. Tel. 250-360-2999.
Eugene Smith 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.
Melinda Whittaker: Lucy So-And-So CD release at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Cost: $25. Tel. 250-388-9166; hermannsjazz.com
Live Jazz, Pacific Lounge, Hotel Grand Pacific, 463 Belleville St., 8-11 p.m. hotelgrandpacific.com
Pop and Rock
Chris Ho at Canoe Brewpub, 450 Swift St., 9: 30 p.m. Cost: $5 after 9 p.m.; canoebrewpub.com
Drag-a-Christmas-palooza at the Castle Bar, 1900 Douglas St., 8: 30 p.m. Cost: $10. thecastlebar.ca
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
The Sutcliffes, Beatles Tribute Band at Soprano's, 730 Caledonia, 9 p.m. Cost: $10. Tel. 250-382-5853.
Winterfest with Cory Friesenhan, Sean Winter, DJs Christoph and Precarious at Glo, 2940 Jutland Ave. Cost: $10. Winter attire (ugly sweater, Santa's elves) sound cloud.com/toby-emerson
OUTDOORS
CRD Parks programs. Tel. 250-478-3344 or crd.bc.ca/parks Solstice Stroll. A guided walk for all ages at Witty's Lagoon Regional Park. Meet at Witty's Lagoon Nature Centre off Metchosin Road, 1-2: 30 p.m.
Winter in the Woods.A guided walk at Lone Tree Hill Regional Park. Warm forest tea provided. Wear sturdy shoes. Ages eight and up. Meet at parking lot off Millstream Road, 10: 30 a.m.-noon.
Walk, Run, Hike
Chinatown Walks: Explore Canada's oldest Chinatown. Meet outside Starbucks, corner of Government and Fisgard streets, Saturday at 10: 30 a.m. Cost: $14. Tel. 250-384-6698 or discoverthepast.com
Juan de Fuca
Pathfinders five/10 kilometre walk: Meet at Travelodge, 2280 Beacon Ave., Sidney. Registration 9: 30 a.m., walk 10 a.m. Tel. 250-656-1452.
Outdoor Club: Hike Partridge Hills from Willis Point Road. See ocv.ca for details.
THEATRE
A Child's Christmas in Wales. Performance at 7: 30 p.m. See Friday for details.
A Christmas Carol. Performance at 4 and 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
A PACE Christmas Show. Performance at 2 and 7 p.m. See Friday for details.
City Lights: A Christmas Musical at Saanich Peninsula Presbyterian Church 9296 E. Saanich Rd. N. Saanich, 7-9 p.m. Free. Tel. 250-656-2241
God and Death by
Woody Allen. Performance at 7: 30 p.m. See Friday for details.
Harmony for Christmas: Dinner Theatre. See Friday for details.
Kafka the Musical. Performance at 2 and 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
Lady Windermere's Fan. Final performance at 2 and 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
The Sound of Music. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
SUNDAY
DECEMBER 9
DANCE
Social
People Meeting People dance club Christmas party at Monterey Centre, 1442 Monterey Ave., 7 p.m. Cost: $10. Tel. 250-477-1706.
MUSIC
Classical
A Sentimental Christmas. Performance
at 2 p.m. See Friday for details.
SingYourJoy, Victoria's new young adult choir at First Metropolitan United Church, 932 Balmoral Rd., 7 p.m. Tickets: $10/$25 family. [email protected]
Hampton Concert Orchestra at Les Passmore Seniors' Centre, 286 Hampton Rd., 2 p.m. Donation. hampton concertorchestra.ca
Joy to the World with the Cowichan Valley Youth
Choir at St. Michael's Church, Chemainus, 2 p.m. Cost: $20/$15/$5. Tel. 250-748-8383 or ChemainusClassical Concerts.ca
Christmas in the City: Inauspicious Events.A contemporary interpretation of the Christmas story in words and music at Christ Church Cathedral, 930 Burdett Ave., 4: 30-6 p.m. Donation. christchurchcathedral.bc.ca
Winter Harp at the Cowichan Theatre, 2687 James St., Duncan, 2-5 p.m. Tickets: $35. cowichantheatre.bc.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 Cafe Lounge, 791 Pandora Ave., 8 p.m. oceanisland.com
Folk, Roots and Blues
Banquo Folk Ensemble winter concert and CD launch of So Gracious is the Time: Yuletide music from the 12th century to the present day at James Bay United Church, 511 Michigan St., 3 p.m. Tickets: $15 door. banquo.ca
Electric Timber Co 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.
The Friends and Inventions of Mr. Aaron Watson at the Superior, 106 Superior St. 250-380-9515.
David Godkin Trio performs after open stage, 7: 30 p.m. at Norway House, 1110 Hillside Ave. Cost: $5. Tel. 250-475-1355 or victoiafolkmusic.ca
Jazz
Tom Vickery Swinging Jazztet at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St. 4-7 p.m. Cost: $12. Tel. 250-388-9166; hermannsjazz.com
Music On Sunday with Christmas Jazz, 2: 30-4: 30 p.m. at The Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd. West, Qualicum Beach. Cost: $16. Tel.250-752-6133. theoldschoolhouse.org Pop and Rock The Cave Singers with
Poor Moon at Sugar Nightclub, 858 Yates St., 8 p.m. Cost: $20 at Lyle's or Ditch or ticketweb.ca
OUTDOORS
Old Cemeteries Society Tour: Ross Bay Christmas Tour with John Adams includes placing the traditional holly wreath on Emily Carr's family plot. Meet at 2 p.m. in front of Oregano's Fairfield Plaza, 1516 Fairfield Rd. Cost: $5. Tel. 250-598-8870 or oldcem.bc.ca
CRD Parks programs. Tel. 250-478-3344 or crd.bc.ca/parks Thetis Lake Loop.A guided hike around Thetis Lake while exploring the park's natural history. Bring a snack or lunch. Wear sturdy footwear. Ages eight and up. Meet at main Thetis Lake parking lot, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Who's Hooting. A guided walk for five years and up at Mill Hill Regional Park. Learn about owls. Meet at kiosk in parking lot off Atkins Avenue, 1-2: 30 p.m.
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.
Garden City Wanderers five/10 kilometre walk: Meet at Running Room, Broadmead Shopping Centre, 777 Royal Oak Drive. Registration 9: 30 a.m., walk 10 a.m. Tel. 250-477-9851.
Club Tread: Hike Jocelyn Hill. See clubtread.org Outdoor Club: Hike Mount Work area, no summit, some views. See ocv.ca for details.
THEATRE
A Child's Christmas in Wales. Final performance at 2 p.m. See Friday for details.
A Christmas Carol. Performance at 2 p.m. See Friday for details.
Craigdarroch Castle presents A Christmas Carol. Performance at 7 p.m. See Friday for details. A PACE Christmas Show. Performance at 2 p.m. See Friday for details. Phillips Comedy Night, hosted by Wes Borg, featuring Sean Proudlive at the Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad St., 8 p.m. Tickets: $10/$8. [email protected] The Sound of Music. Performance at 2 p.m. See Friday for details.
MONDAY
DECEMBER 10
AUTHOR
Victoria Storytellers' Guild: Celebrate the Season at 1831 Fern St., 7: 15 p.m. Cost: $5/$3. Tel. 250-477-7044 or victoriastorytellers.org
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: Smokin' Fish screening at Eric Martin Pavilion, Fort Street, 6: 30 p.m. parking on Lee Avenue (one-hour zone). Tel. 250-595-3542 or moviemonday.ca
MUSIC
Classical
The Naden Band Christmas Concert.
Annual Christmas concert and toy drive at the Royal Theatre tonight through Wednesday at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $10. Tel. 250-386-6121.
Folk, Roots, Blues
Lola Parks at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993. vicpubco.ca
Jazz
Glanford Honours Jazz Band at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St. 5 p.m. Tel. 250-388-9166; hermannsjazz.com
Island Big Band at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St. 8 p.m. Cost: $6. Tel. 250-388-9166; hermannsjazz.com
Flying Saucers at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.-midnight. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Pop and Rock 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
DECEMBER 11
DANCE
Social
Argentine Tango: Tango Pacifico Tuesdays Milonga, 9 p.m., at Café Casablanca, 2524 Bridge St. Cost: $8;tangopacifico.com or 250-389-0222.
Dance to the music of Ron King at Royal Canadian Legion, 411 Gorge Rd. E. 8: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-384-5213.
FILM Christmas Starlight Cinema. Christmas movies under the stars at Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa, every Tuesday and Wednesday to Dec. 19 at 6 p.m. Bring your lawn chair and blankets. Tel. 250-360-2999. Tonight: The Grinch, with Jim Carrey.
MUSIC
Classical
The Naden Band Christmas Concert. Performance at 7: 30 p.m. See Monday for details.
The Crystal Singers present It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year with Chelsea Kutyn and St. Margaret's School Senior Choir at St. Aidan's United Church, 3703 St. Aidan's St., 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $15 door. Tel. 250-727-3538.
Simple Gifts. An Old Fashioned Carol Sing with Victoria Good News
Choir, directed by Louise Rose and students from Willows Elementary and Central Middle School at Cordova Bay United Church, 813 Claremont Ave., 7 p.m. Cost: $15. Tel. 250-658-1946.
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.
Sebastian Britneff and guests at the Superior, 106 Superior St. 250-380-9515.
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
A Christmas Carol. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
Kafka the Musical. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
WEDNESDAY
DECEMBER 12 AUTHOR
Christmas Presence: A fundraiser for Bonnie Pollard. A night of storytelling and readings with music at Glad Tidings Church, 1800 Quadra St., 7-9: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-384-7633 or [email protected]
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.
FILM
Christmas Starlight Cinema. See Tuesday for details. Tonight: Home Alone.
MUSIC
Classical
The Naden Band Christmas Concert. Performance at 7: 30 p.m. See Monday for details.
Advent Concert Lunchtime Series: Brandenburg Band, Kathryn Ranger, director and St. Mary's Children's Choir, Marnie Setka-Mooney, director at St. Mary's Church, 1701 Elgin St., 12: 10-12: 50 p.m. Bring your lunch, tea and coffee provided. By donation with proceeds to B.C. Cancer Foundation. Tel. 250-598-2212.
Arbutus Singers Concert at St. Joseph the Worker Church, corner of McKenzie and Burnside, 7 p.m. Donation for Thembalethu orphanage in South Africa. Tel. 250-472-6499.
Festival of Light: Chanukah Songs & Stories with the Jewish Community Choir of Victoria, directed by Carol Sokoloff, World Music duo, Kouskous, storyteller Shoshana Litman, and a sing-a-long with Greg Davidson, piano at Congregation Emanu-El Synagogue, 1461 Blanshard, 7 p.m. Donation. Tel. 250-385-3378.
14th Annual Sing-Along Messiah with the Civic Orchestra of Victoria at Alix Goolden Hall, 7 p.m. Tickets: $20/$15. Tel. 250-477-8868. civicorchestraofvictoria.org
Folk, Roots and Blues
Open Mic Night at Ocean Island Café, 791 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m. Tel. 250-385-1788.
Tom Hooper at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993.
Victor Wells at the Superior, 106 Superior St. 250-380-9515.
Jazz
Elmore's Bar and Grill: Baby Boomers Blues Xmas Party at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 7 p.m. Cost: $10/$5. Tel. 250-388-9166.
Pop and Rock
Karaoke with Stacie at Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Unit 12, 753 View St., 8 p.m. [email protected]
OUTDOORS
Walks and Runs
Club Tread: Fast-paced walk meeting at Fairfield and Moss, 6: 15 p.m. See clubtread.org
Christmas in Old Victoria. A historical walking tour in Old Town featuring Christmas stories from the past. Meet in Bastion Square in front of the Maritime Museum, 2 p.m. Cost: $14/12. Tel: 250-384-6698. discoverthepast.com
THEATRE
A Christmas Carol. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
Craigdarroch Castle presents A Christmas Carol. Performance at 7 p.m. See Friday for details.
God and Death by Woody Allen. Performance at 7: 30 p.m. See Friday for details.
Kafka the Musical. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
Mike Delamont Live. Award winning comedian tonight at the McPherson Playhouse, 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: 27. Tel. 250-386-6121.
THURSDAY
DECEMBER 13
MUSIC
Classical
Christmas Carol Sing-Along at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, corner of Broughton and Douglas streets, noon-1 p.m. Everyone welcome. Tel. 250-384-5734.
Country/Bluegrass
Gary Fjellgaard with Saskia and Darrel at Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave., Sidney, 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $20. Tel. 250-656-0275.
Folk, Roots, Blues
Christmas Blues with Curl at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Cost: $10. Tel. 250-388-9166.
The Broken Strings at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993. vicpubco.ca
Funk, Soul and R&B
Momentum's R&B Show at Bartholomew's Bar, 777 Douglas St., 8: 30 -11: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-388-5111.
Jazz
Gypsy Jazz Night featuring Chris Sartisohn & the Cold Cut Combo at Vista 18, 740 Burdett Ave., 8-11 p.m. 250-382-9258.
Hark! The Haro's Angels Sing at Haro's Restaurant and Bar, Sidney Pier Hotel and Spa 9805 Seaport Pl., 6-9 p.m.Tel. 250-655-9700.
Pop and Rock
The Adults at Canoe Brewpub, 450 Swift St., 9 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., 7-11 p.m. mybarandgrill.ca
Quiz Whiz: Trivia Night at Ocean Island Café Lounge, 791 Pandora Ave., 9 p.m. Tel. 250-385-1788.
Sleuth with guests at the Castle Bar, 1900 Douglas St., 9 p.m. Cost: $7. thecastlebar.ca
OUTDOORS
Walks and Runs
Garden City Wanderers. Meet at Oak Bay Recreation Centre, 1975 Bee St. Registration 5: 45 pm, walk 6 p.m. Tel. 778-350-0861.
THEATRE
A Christmas Carol. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
God and Death by Woody Allen. Performance at 7: 30 p.m. See Friday for details.
Kafka the Musical. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
The Sound of Music. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
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