SUNDAY, FEB. 17
Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra, conducted by Yariv Aloni, 2:30 p.m. at the University of Victoria. University Centre Farquhar Auditorium. Tel. 250-721-8480.
Albert Herring by Benjamin Britten, presented by Pacific Opera Victoria, final performance, 2:30 p.m. at the Royal Theatre. Tickets at rmts.bc.ca or tel. 250-386-6121.
Home Design and Renovation Show with HGTV’s Bryan Baeumier, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre. Tel. 250-383-5044.
Sooke Philharmonic Chamber Players present Tea and Symphony with Kathryn Whitney, soprano, 2:30 p.m. at Best Western Prestige Oceanfront Resort, 6929 West Coast Rd. Tickets at sookephil.ca
Helen’s Necklace starring Tracey Moore and Lee Majdoub, 2 p.m. at Studio A, the Belfry Theatre, 1291 Gladstone Ave. Tel. 250-385-6815.
The Ultimate Comedian: Tom Green Edition. Local comedians compete for a chance to open for the Tom Green show, 7 p.m. at Club 9One9,919 Douglas St.
Speaking in Tongues, 2 p.m. at the Belfry Theatre, 1291 Gladstone Ave. Tickets at tickets.belfry.bc.ca or tel. 250-385-6815.
Old Cemeteries Society Tours presents Heritage Homes and Neighbourhoods, theme of Heritage Week at Ross Bay Cemetery, 2 p.m., meet in front of Oregano’s, Fairfield Plaza, 1516 Fairfield Rd. Cost: $5. Tel. 250-598-8870.
Bear Hill Ramble, a guided walk at Bear Hill Regional Park to look for birds and flowers and other signs of spring. Today, 1-2:30 p.m., meet at the boat launch parking lot off Brookleigh Road. Capital Regional District Parks programs, tel. 250-478-3344; crd.bc.ca/parks
MONDAY, FEB. 18
Anne Michaels: The Mystery of Wood, presented by President’s Distinguished Lecture and Special Convocation, 7 p.m. at the University of Victoria, University Centre Farquhar Auditorium. Reserve seating at tel. 250-721-8480.
Reasons to be Pretty, 8 p.m. at the Phoenix Theatre, University of Victoria. Showing daily to Feb. 23, no show Sunday, with matinée Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. Tickets at tel. 250-721-8000.
Psychic Circle Spring Fair. Daily to Feb. 24 at Tillicum Centre, mall hours. Tel. 250-478-4226.
Susan Turnbull Caton, textile artist exhibit at Saanich municipal hall, to Feb. 25. Tel. 250-475-1775.
The Gallery at the Mac, McPherson Playhouse, Centennial Square, presents Barry Cote: Reflections and Sandra Levy: Recent Works to Monday. Tel. 250-361-0800.
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