THURSDAY, APRIL 18
Tommy Tiernan: Stray Sod, presented by Just for Laughs at the University of Victoria, University Centre Farquhar Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Tickets at [email protected]">[email protected] or tel. 250-721-8480.
Victoria Boat Show in the Inner Harbour, Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, go to bcyba.com
Wisequacks: Medical Myth Information, presented by Dr. Dave Hepburn and his sidekick Dr. Rob Sealey, an evening of hilarity exploring medical myth information, 7 p.m., First Metropolitan United Church, 932 Balmoral Rd. Tel. 250-388-5188 or firstmetvictoria.com
The Dudes with Zolas at Club 9ONE9, 919 Douglas St., 8 p.m. Tickets at Lyle’s Place, Ditch Records or ticketweb.ca
And the Winner Is! Presented by SD 62 PACE Musical Theatre at Isabelle Reader Theatre, 1026 Goldstream Ave. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 24-27 at 7 p.m. with matinée Saturday, Sunday and April 27, 2 p.m. Tel. 250-391-9002.
Guy Gavriel Kay, author of River of Stars, presented by Bolen Books, 7:30 p.m. at St. Ann’s Academy, 835 Humboldt St. Tickets at Bolen Books, Hillside Centre. Tel. 250-595-4232; bolen.bc.ca
Momentum’s Rhythm, Blues and Groove Show at Bartholomew’s Bar, 777 Douglas St., 8:30-11:30 p.m. Tel. 250-388-5111.
Gypsy Jazz Nights featuring Chris Sartisohn and the Cold Cut Combo, 8 p.m. at Vista 18, 740 Burdett Ave. Details at vista18.com
FRIDAY, APRIL 19
The 24th Street Wailers, presented by Victoria Blues Society, 8 p.m. at Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View St. Tel. 250-388-9166; hermannsjazz.com
Opera Studio: Troubled Spirits, a performance of Menotti’s The Medium and scenes from Britten’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, featuring singers from the Victoria Conservatory of Music. Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. at the Metro Theatre, 900 Johnston St.; vcm.bc.ca
Home Expo, Westshore Parks and Recreation at Bear Mountain, Juan de Fuca Arena and Juan de Fuca Curling Arena. Friday, 1-9 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Details at homeshowtime.com
Sidney Classical Orchestra, conducted by Stephen Brown presents Mozart and Company, 7:30 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 1003 Third St., Sidney. Tel. 250-480-1133; sidneyclassicalochestra.ca
Choral Evensong sung by the Boys and Girls Choir and the Youth Ensemble of Saint Mark’s (Episcopal) Cathedral in Seattle, 5:30 p.m. at St. Christopher’s Chapel, Christ Church Cathedral, 930 Burdett Ave. christchurchcathedral.bc.ca
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