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What: Ride the Cyclone Where: Phoenix Theatre, University of Victoria When: Dec. 12 though 15 (preview show on Dec. 11) Tickets: $35, $28 (preview is $20) at 250-721-8000 The glittering lights of Broadway loom ever closer.

RATINGS ????? Outstanding ???? Very Good ??? Good ?? Fair ? Poor OPENING Playing for Keeps (Empire Capitol 6, SilverCity) To get his life back on track, a floundering former soccer star returns home to rebuild his relationship with his son and ex-wif

San Francisco city leaders gave final approval on Tuesday to a ban on public nudity, a measure aimed at curtailing displays of nakedness that some residents and business owners say have gotten out of control in the famously tolerant city.

The weekend gets underway early on Friday with a 7 p.m. set by San Francisco's Monophonics. It's no surprise Mono-phonics record for Bay Area record label Ubiquity, one of the forerunners in vintage soul sounds.

IN CONCERT Melinda Whitaker When: Saturday, 8 p.m. Where: Hermann's Jazz Club Admission: $25 Today she's a jazz singer. But once upon a time, Melinda Whitaker was a full-fledged Renette. It was back in the late '70s.

Jazz pianist Dave Brubeck, whose choice of novel rhythms, classical structures and brilliant sidemen made him a towering figure in modern jazz, has died at the age of 91.

MUSIC The Icy Crystal See Through No Name Man When: Saturday, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Where: Wood Recital Hall, 907 Pandora Ave. Tickets: $12 children, $15 adults at 250-386-5311 or at the door.

Half human, half monster found acting in theatre! Campy musical is really a parody of tabloid sensation!

Moss Street Holiday Market, Dec. 8-9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 1330 Fairfield Rd., Sir James Douglas School and Fairfield Community Centre. 250-361-1747 MossStreetMarket.com 23rd Annual Last Chance Christmas Craft Fair, Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Dec. 9, 10 a.m.

We are only a week into December but already a week into the annual feast of classical holiday programming.