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It’s entirely possible Victoria might be snowbound as you’re reading this. But if we’re not (or if you’re a deft hand with snowshoes), you might want to catch today’s final performance of Sweet Charity.

IN CONCERT What: Ocie Elliott with Davers and Fintan When: Sunday Feb. 10, 8 p.m. (doors at 7) Where: Upstairs Cabaret, #15 Bastion Sq. Tickets: $15 at ticketrocket.co , the Ticket Rocket box office (1050 Meares St.

Victoria singer Anjulie Djearam wowed judges at Carnegie Hall in New York City last week on her way to winning top honours at the Forte International Music Competition.

COMEDY What: Jon Dore Where: Hecklers Bar and Grill, 123 Gorge Road E. When: Friday Feb. 8 (9 p.m.) and Saturday Feb. 9 (7 p.m. and 10 p.m.

What: That Higher Level Where: The Vic Theatre, 808 Douglas St. When: Saturday Feb. 9, 6:15 p.m. Tickets: $12.38 at victoriafilmfestival.com or in person at the Victoria Film Festival office (1215 Blanshard St.

Greet your friends with a Gung Hay Fat Choy (Happy New Year) and head down to Chinatown on Sunday for a parade to celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Pig.

IN CONCERT What: Ashley MacIsaac and Quinn Bachand with Qristina Bachand and Daniel Lapp’s sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Fiddle Orchestra Where: St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 924 Douglas St. When: Saturday Feb. 9 and Monday Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m.

OPENING Alita: Battle Angel (Opens Tuesday) (Cineplex Odeon Victoria, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, Landmark Cinemas University Heights, SilverCity Imax) — An action-packed story of one young woman’s journey to discover the truth of who she is and her fi

Showbiz can be dirty — and for once, we’re not talking about smut (although there’s plenty of that in showbiz, too). The film and television industry is all about creation — of magical movie moments, jobs, stars and box office revenue.

Playwright Matthew MacKenzie’s award-winning Bears is a fine show — smart, imaginative, boldly visual. Yet what makes it truly memorable is Sheldon Elter, its lead actor.