TODAY
Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal at the Royal Theatre,
tonight and Saturday, 7: 30 p.m. Tickets at rmts.bc.ca or tel. 250-386-6121; dancevictoria.com.
Dry Wit Act II: A Comedy Variety Show and Silent Auction, with host Stephen Andrew, musicians Janet Panic, The New Souls, DETOX: The Musical; comedians Wes Borg, Morgan Cranny, Kathryn Popham, magic, dance and more. For National Addiction Awareness Week, at the Metro Studio Theatre, 1411 Quadra St. Tickets at ticketrocket.org or the door; LifeRingCanada.org.
Pablo Cardenas Latin Combo at Club Salsa, Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad St., 8: 30 p.m. Tickets at Club Salsa, Lyle's Place, Ditch Records and The Makehouse or the door. Ghosts of the Plaza, interactive theatre capturing the rich history of the iconic Odd Fellows Hall. Tonight and 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.
The UVic Swab Mob: You can register to become a stem cell donor, 5: 30-8: 30 p.m. at the McKinnon gymnasium prior to a Vikes' basketball game. Sponsored by RBC.
Christmas in the Village, a family event with Christmas celebrations and lights, entertainment, hot food, train rides and Santa, 5-8 p.m. at Heritage Acres, 7321 Lochside Dr.
Details at shas.ca.
SATURDAY
Centennial Square Tree Light-Up, kicking off the holiday season with the fifth annual downtown event. Musical performances, roving entertainment, ice sculptures, and free treats before the Island Farms Santa Light Parade.
Saturday, 4 to 5: 45 p.m. at Centennial Square; victoria.ca.
Island Farms Santa's Light Parade, beginning at 5: 45 p.m. at the Inner Harbour and travelling north on Government Street. Bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Mustard Seed Food Bank; victoria.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 at McPherson Box Office, Cadboro Bay Books, Ivy's Book Store or at the door. Details at tel. 250-386-6121 or pablodiemecke.com.
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 the University of Victoria, Farquhar Auditoium UVic Centre. Tickets at auditorium.uvic.ca/tickets; 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 at ladybirdmusic; com/mary-manning-tour. Tel. 250-598-7702.
TEDxVictoria 2012: Momentum, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Victoria Conference Centre 720 Douglas St. Tickets at tedxvictoria.ticketleap.com.
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