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OPENING The Aftermath (Capitol 6) — A British colonel and his wife are assigned to live in Hamburg during the post-Second World War reconstruction, but tensions arise with the German who previously owned the house.

The Belfry Theatre’s upcoming season of programming — its 45th — will feature a sizable contribution from the BMO Financial Group.

ON STAGE What: Gerry Dee with Ivan Decker Where: Royal Theatre When: Thursday April 4, 8 p.m. Tickets: $51.25-$103.75 at the Royal McPherson box office, by phone at 250-386-6121, or online from rmts.bc.

Tonight, the Victoria Conservatory of Music, in its series VCM Presents, will sponsor an appearance by the renowned New Orford String Quartet, one of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s premier classical ensembles (April 4, 7:30 p.m.

What: Jon and Roy with Old Soul Rebel and DJ Murge Where: Capital Ballroom, 858 Yates St. When: April 5, 9 p.m. (doors at 8:30) Tickets: $26.50 from ticketrocket.

IN CONCERT What: Morgan James with Elise LeGrow When: April 5, 8 p.m. (doors at 7) Where: Elements Casino, 1708 Island Hwy. Tickets: $32 from the Victoria Jazz Society (977 Alston St.

TORONTO — Books about the state of masculinity, a young boy’s immigration story and clashes between industry and environmentalism have been nominated for the $25,000 Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing.

Happy landings by Brant geese Celebrate spring by welcoming the arrival of thousands of migratory birds at the Brant Wildlife Festival, running until April 20 at venues on the Island.

IN CONCERT What: Judy Collins When: Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Where: McPherson Playhouse Tickets: $47.50-$75 in person at the McPherson Theatre box office, by phone at 250-386-6121 or online at rmts.bc.

What: Victoria Symphony (Explorations): New Music Festival. When/where: March 28 and March 30, 8 p.m., Dave Dunnet Community Theatre (Oak Bay High School, 2121 Cadboro Bay Rd.). Tickets: $25, students $20.