SATURDAY
In the Spirit: Soul Christmas Concert by Victoria Soul Gospel Choir, 7: 30 p.m. at Alix Goolden Performance Hall. Tel. 250-920-4005 [email protected]
Melinda Whittaker: Lucy So-And-So CD release at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. 250-388-9166
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.; voxhumanachioir.ca
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 at tel. 250-386-6121 or the door.
Estevan Village Christmas with music by St. Philip's Christmas Singers, musicians from Oak Bay High School band, plus hot apple cider, candy canes and crafts. Saturday, 4-5 p.m. at 2517 Estevan Ave. Tel. 250-598-8798.
Saanichton Community Christmas and Craft Fair. Christmas tree trail, 9: 30 a.m.-1 pm.; Pancake breakfast with Santa, 9 -11: 30 a.m. at St. Mary's Church (corner of East Saanich and Cultra); Horse-drawn carriage rides, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; photo with Santa by donation, 9-11: 30 a.m. Outdoor craft fair in parking lot, behind Fresh Cup Roastery Cafe, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Lions Skate with Santa, 2: 30-4 p.m. at Esquimalt Archie Browning Sport Centre, 1151 Esquimalt Rd. Lunch for a toonie and food item for the food bank. Tel. 250-412-8500. Ukrainian Christmas food fair and hot lunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Hall, 1110 Caledonia Ave. Tel. 250-384-2255.
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