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FRIDAY
OCT 5
AUTHOR
Planet Earth Poetry: Support of the League of Canadian Poets, hosts Ronna Bloom and Steve Noyes both reading from new work at The Moka House, 1633 Hillside Ave., 7: 30 p.m. Sign up for the open mic at 7 p.m. Cost: $3. planetearthpoetryvictoriabc.blogspot.ca
Christina Johnson-Dean: "The Life and Art of Inda D.D. Uthoff', an illustrated talk at Central Branch Library, 12: 30-1: 30 p.m. Register at gvpl.ca
DANCE
Lessons
Argentine Tango. Beginners workshop at 8 p.m., followed by Milonga at 9 p.m. Cost: $10/$8. Caf脙漏 Casablanca, 2524 Bridge St. Details at tangopacifico.com
Saanich International Folkdancers teaches dances followed by requests, every Friday at Fairfield United Church, 1303 Fairfield Rd., 7-10 p.m. Wear soft soled shoes. Cost: $5/$4 drop in. Details sifd.ca
Swing City Dance at the Edelweiss Club, 108 Niagara. Two step workshop with John de Pfyffer, 8 p.m., dance, 9-midnight. Cost: $8/$10. Tel. 250-9207556.
VBDS Ballroom Dance open dance practice; singles and couples welcome at Les Passmore Centre, 286 Hampton Rd., 79: 30 p.m. First visit free. Tel. 250-721-5483. vbds.org
Performance Ballet Off Broadway by Ballet Victoria at the McPherson Playhouse tonight and Saturday at 7: 30 p.m. with matinee Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets: $24.75 and up. Tel. 250386-6121.
FUN FOR KIDS
Fantastic Friday at St. Luke's Hall, 3821 Cedar Hill Cross Rd. 4: 30-6: 30 p.m. Featuring Messy Church. Free, dinner provided. First Friday of the month. Activities for whole family. Tel. 250-477-6741 or stlukesvictoria.ca Children's events Saturday through Thursday will be carried on the Family 4-1-1 page in Saturday's sa国际传媒.
MUSIC
Classical
Fridaymusic. UVic. School of Music presents guitar students in concert at Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, 12: 30 p.m. Donation. Tel. 250-721-8559.
Folk, Roots, Blues
Run for Cover at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993; vicpubco.ca
Suddenly Dance Theatre 20th year party at the Superior, 106 Superior St., 7-9: 30 p.m. Donation. Tel. 250-380-9515.
Jenny Ritter, CD release at Solstice Cafe, 529 Pandora Ave., 7: 30 p.m. Tel.250475-0477.
Blues Band McKiNLeY WoLf at My Bar and Grill, 310 Gorge Rd. E., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-383-8212.
Troubadour Redmond O'Colonies, songs and stories at James Bay Coffee and Books, 143 Menzies
St., 8 p.m. Donation. Tel. 250-386-4700.
Jazz
Ivan Elieff at the piano, Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa, 45 Songhees Rd., 6-9 p.m. Tel. 250-360-2999.
Birthday Party for Linda Billings at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 7: 30 p.m. Cost: $15. Tel. 250388-9166.
Casey Tyder Trio at Vista 18, 740 Burdett Ave., 8-11 p.m. Tel. 250-382-9258. Chris Millington Trio at the Bengal Lounge, Fairmont Empress hotel, 8 p.m. Tel. 250-384-8111.
Pop and Rock
Rock Steady at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Tel. 250-3613310.
Dustin Bentall and the Smokes with Ryan Guldemond at Lucky Bar, 517 Yates St.,8 p.m. door. Tickets: $15 at Lyle's Place and Ditch or ticketweb.ca
Broken Strings at Canoe Brewpub, 450 Swift St., 9: 30 p.m. Cost: $5 after 9 p.m.; canoebrewpub.com T.G.I. Fridays at Carlton Club Cabaret, 900 Carlton Terrace, Esquimalt, 8 p.m. Tel. 250-361-3666.
OUTDOORS
Walk, Run, Hike Esquimalt Community Walking Group meets every Friday in foyer at Esquimalt Rec. Centre, 527 Fraser St. at 10 a.m. for one-hour walk. Tel. 250-412-8500. Ghostly Walks: Find out why Victoria is sa国际传媒's most haunted city on one of these fascinating 90-minute walks. Meet in front of the Visitor Information Centre, Government and Wharf streets every night at 7: 30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 7: 30 and 9: 30 p.m. No reservations needed. Cost: $14. Tel. 250-384-6698.
THEATRE
84 Charing Cross Road presented by Langham Court Theatre at Langham Court Road, today through Oct. 20, Tuesday through Saturday at 8 p.m. with matinee Oct. 13, 20 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $19-$21. Tel. 250-384-2142 or langhamtheatre.ca Tonight: Q&A.
Blackbird presented by Theatre Inconnu starring Jess Shead and Ted Phythian at Theatre Inconnu, 1923 Fernwood Rd., tonight to Oct. 20, Wednesday through Saturday at 8 p.m. with matinee Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Opening tonight. Tickets: $14/$10. Tel. 250-590-6291 or ticketrocket.org
Red. Belfry Theatre presents its new production of Red, the Tony Award-winning play by John Logan., today through Oct. 14 at the Belfry,1291 Gladstone Ave., Tuesday through Saturday at 8 p.m., matinee Saturday at 4 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets: $25-$40. Tel. 250-385-6815 or tickets.belfry.bc.ca
Russell Peters: Notorious World Tour at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre, 8 p.m. Tickets: $54.50/$69.50/ $79.50. Tel. 250-220-7777 or select yourtickets.com
SATURDAY
OCT 6
DANCE Performance Ballet Off Broadway. Performance at 7: 30 p.m. See Friday for details.
Social
Dance to the music of Marion at Royal Canadian Legion, 411 Gorge Rd. E. 8: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-3845213.
Beatlemania Social Ballroom Dance hosted by Roman and Rennie at Les Passmore Centre, 286 Hampton Rd.,d 7 p.m. Rumba workshop, 8 p.m. dance. Tel. 250-391-1178
MUSIC
Classical
Aesop's Animals, a children's concert at Wood Recital Hall, 907 Pandora Ave., 11 a.m.-noon. and 34 p.m. Free pre-concert activities at 10: 30 a.m. and 2: 30 p.m. Ticket: $15/$12 vcm.bc.ca/childrens-con-cert-series/
Folk, Roots, Blues
Matt Goud at the
Superior, 106 Superior St. Tel. 250-380-9515.
Broken Strings at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993. vicpubco.ca
Saturday Blues Jam with Summer and the Sinners at My Bar and Grill, Howard Johnson Hotel, 310 Gorge Rd. E., 3-7 p.m. mybarandgrill.ca
Funk, Soul and R&B
The Randy Tucker Band at Swiftsure Lounge, Days Inn on the Harbour, 427 Belleville St., 3-6 p.m. Tel. 250-389-0839.
Jazz
Ivan Elieff at the piano, Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa, 45 Songhees Rd., 6-9
Pablo Cardenas Latin Jazz Combo at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Cost: $15/$12/$17. Tel. 250-388-9166.
Casey Tyder Trio at Vista 18, 740 Burdett Ave., 8-11 p.m. Tel. 250-382-9258.
Chris Millington with Brent Jarvis at the Bengal Lounge, Fairmont Empress hotel, 8 p.m. Tel. 250-3848111.
Stephen Brown and the Bastion Band at Ocean Island Caf脙漏, 791 Pandora Ave., 8: 30-11: 30 p.m. oceanisland.com
Pop and Rock
Summer and the Sinners at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave., 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Tel. 250361-3310.
Saturday Slam at Carlton Club Cabaret, 900 Carlton Terrace, Esquimalt, 8 p.m. Tel. 250-361-3666.
Open Music Jam with Ian and Carolynn McDowell, Saturdays, 2-6 p.m. at Red Lion Inn V Lounge, 3366 Douglas St.
Karaoke with Stacie at My Bar and Grill in the Howard Johnson Hotel, 310 Gorge Rd East, 8: 30 p.m. mybarandgrill.ca
ARE WE FAMILY AT CANOE BREWPUB, 450 SWIFT ST., 9: 30 P.M. COST: $5 AFTER 9 P.M.; CANOEBREWPUB.COM
OUTDOORS
CRD Parks programs. Tel. 250-478-3344 or crd.bc.ca/parks Fabulous Fungi. A guided adult walk at Francis/King Regional Park, 1-3 p.m. today and Sunday with guest naturalist Kem Luther for mushroom identification. Cost: $7. Pre-register 250-478-3344.
Walk, Run, Hike
Chinatown Walks: Explore sa国际传媒's oldest Chinatown. Meet outside Starbucks, corner of Government and Fisgard streets, Saturdays at 10: 30 a.m. Cost: $14. No reservations needed. Tel. 250-384-6698.
Outdoor Club of Victoria: Hike trails in Gowlland Tod Park, Stonecrest to Jocelyn Hill or Mount Finlayson summit to Stonecrest. See ocv.ca for details.
Vic Y Volkssport five/six/10/11 kilometre walk: Meet at Cedar Hill Recreation Centre, 3220 Cedar Hill Rd. Registration 9: 30 a.m., walk 10 a.m. Tel. 250-385-8519.
Walking Tour with author Nick Russell: "Glorious Victorians: 150 Years - 150 Houses". Meet at Central Library courtyard, 2-4 p.m. Everyone welcome.
THEATRE .
84 Charing Cross Road. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details. Blackbird. Performance at 2 and 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
Macbeth presented by Pacific Opera at the Royal Theatre tonight, Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 8 p.m. with matinee Oct. 14 at 2: 30 p.m. In Italian with English surtitles. Tickets: $37.50 and up. Tel. 250386-6121.
Spotlight Series: The Number 14. Celebrating its 20th year, at the Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo, 2: 30 p.m. Tickets: $60 $55. Tel.1-250754-8550.
Red. Performance at 4 and 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
SUNDAY
OCT 7
DANCE
Performance Ballet Off Broadway. Performance at 2 p.m. See Friday for details.
MUSIC
Country/Bluegrass
The Moonshiners at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 8: 30-11: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Open Country with Cliff Hanson at My Bar and Grill in the Howard Johnson Hotel, 310 Gorge Rd East, 3-7 p.m.; mybarandgrill.ca
Folk, Roots and Blues
Kitchen Party Music Jam at Kemp Lake Cafe, 7875 West Coast Rd., Sooke, 2-4 p.m. Tel. 250-642-7875.
Rachelle Lynn at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993. vicpubco.ca
Dave Lang and the Twin Otters after open stage, 7: 30 p.m. at Norway House, 1110 Hillside. Cost: $5. Tel. 250-475-1355 or victoriafolkmusic.ca
Deb Rhymer Band at The Upper Deck, 229 Gorge Road E., 3-7 p.m. Tel. 250383-8212.
Jazz
CanUs at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St.,4-7 p.m. Cost: $12. Tel. 250-3889166.
Pop and Rock
Radio Contact: Third-Annual Thanksgiving Day Social at Club 9ONE9, 919 Douglas St., 9 p.m. Tickets: $15 door/$13 advance at Coastline Surf and Sports, 1417 Broad St. 19 years. radiocontact.ca
OUTDOORS
CRD Parks programs. Tel. 250-478-3344 or crd.bc.ca/parks Fabulous Fungi. Today at 10a.m.-noon. See Saturday for details.
Mystery Creature.A guided walk for ages five and up at Witty's Lagoon Regional Park to solve the riddles and find hidden clues along the trail. Meet at Witty's Lagoon Nature Centre off Metchosin Road, 1-2: 30 p.m.
Old Cemeteries Society Tours. Northwest Mounted Police Tour with retired RCMP officer Mike Galbraith at Ross Bay Cemetery. Meet in front of Oregano's, Fairfield Plaza, 1516 Fairfield Rd., 2 p.m. Cost: $5. Tel. 250598-8870.
Walk, Run, Hike
Weekly Bird Walk (for everyone). Every Sunday and Wednesday. 9-10: 30 a.m. Meet at the Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary parking lot, 3873 Swan Lake Rd. Tel. 250-479-0211.
Outdoor Club of Victoria: Hike Trails at the North end in Gowlland Tod Park . See ocv.ca for details.
Introduction to Nordic Pole Walking with master instructor Linda, 1: 30-3 p.m. Meet at Wendy/ Tim Horton parking lot in Colwood (1800 Island Hwy.) Cost: $10, pre-register at 250-920-4005 or [email protected]
THEATRE
Blackbird. Performance at 2 p.m. See Friday for details.
Red. Performance at 2 p.m. See Friday for details.
MONDAY
OCT 8
DANCE
Lessons
Salsa dance classes with Salsa Moderne at Caf脙漏 Casablanca, 2524 Bridge St., 7: 30-9: 30 p.m. today and Wednesday. Tel. 250891-2310 or latinvictoria.ca
Dance Around the World with the International Folk Dancers, Mondays, till June, 7-9 p.m. at St. Andrews Church, 9691 4th St., Sidney. No partner needed. Cost: $5, first time free. Tel. 250-652-5818.
FILM
Movie Monday: The Descendants with George Clooney Screening at Eric Martin Pavilion, Fort Street, 6: 30 p.m. parking on Lee Avenue (one-hour zone). Tel. 250-595-3542 or moviemonday.ca
MUSIC
Folk, Roots, Blues
Lola Parks at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993. vicpubco.ca
Jazz
Flying Saucers at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.-midnight. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Pop and Rock
Jam Night at Ocean Island Caf脙漏, 791 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m. Tel. 250-385-1788.
OUTDOORS
Walks and Runs
WalkSmart Victoria.
Morning walks for Ladies, Monday to Friday, 8: 5011 a.m. Meet at Royal Oak McDonald's for registration. Details at tel. 250-479-4087, [email protected]
TUESDAY
OCT 9
AUTHOR
Open Word Series: Matt Rader, Vancouver Island author, interview by poet, Kyeren Regher at UVic/Open Space Open Word Series, 510 Fort St., 7: 30 p.m. Donation. Tel. 250-721-6222.
DANCE
Social
Argentine Tango: Tango Pacifico Tuesday Milonga. 9 p.m. Caf脙漏 Casablanca, 2524 Bridge St. $8. tangopacifico.com
Dance to the music of Waitin for Wally at Royal Canadian Legion, 411 Gorge Rd. E. 8: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-384-5213.
MUSIC
Folk, Roots, Blues
Geoff Lundstrom at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993.
Jazz
Capital City Syncopators at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.-midnight. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Miranda Sage and Tom Vickery at the Superior, 106 Superior St. Tel. 250380-9515.
Pop and Rock
On the Dock with Ira Pelletier, Eric Barraclough, Nolan Bayliss and Mat Falvai at The Dingy Dock Pub, 8 Pirates Lane, Nanaimo, 7 p.m. Tickets: $20 includes return ferry at ticketzone.com
OUTDOORS
Walks and Runs
Garden City Wanderers. Meet at Running Room, Broadmead Shopping Centre, 777 Royal Oak Dr. Registration 5: 45 p.m., walk 6 p.m. Tel. 250-477-4472.
THEATRE
84 Charing Cross Road. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details. Tonight: 2 for $30.
Red. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
WEDNESDAY
OCT 10
AUTHOR
Sally Jennings, author of "Ghost Hunting in Victoria,sa国际传媒" will speak and sign books at Oaklands Community Centre, 2827 Belmont St., 7-9 p.m. Cost: $5. [email protected]
Dr. Janelle Jenstad, Associate Professor in the Dept. of English and Assistant Coordinating Editor of the Internet Shakespeare Editions, will give a talk and hands-on tour of the materials on display for the Macbeth and Music exhibit at UVic Archives and Special Collections Reading Room, Lower Level, Mearns Centre for Learning, McPherson Library, 3: 30-5 p.m. Tel. 250721-8192.
Victoria Book Prizes Gala at Union Club, 805 Gordon St.,7 p.m. Tickets at Bolen Books, Munro's Books, Ivy's Bookshop or 250-5898430. victoriabookprizes.ca
DANCE
Lessons
VBDS Ballroom Dance open dance practice; singles and couples welcome at Cedar Hill Recreation Centre, 3220 Cedar Hill Rd., 7: 45-10 p.m. First visit free. Tel. 250-7215483. vbds.org Salsa dance classes. See Monday for details.
MUSIC
Folk, Roots and Blues
Open Mic Night at Ocean Island Caf脙漏, 791 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m. Tel. 250-3851788.
Brad Prevedoros at Basilico Ristorante, 832 Goldstream Ave., 6: 30-9 p.m. basilicoristorante.com
Mike Edel at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993. vicpubco.ca House Cats at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.-midnight. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Jazz
Sebastian Brittnef at the Superior, 106 Superior St. Tel. 250-380-9515.
OUTDOORS
Walks and Runs
Clubtread: Fast-paced walk meeting at Fairfield and Moss, 6: 15 p.m. See clubtread.org
Happy Wanderers Walking Club for couples, meets every Wednesday, 10: 30 a.m. at various loca-tions.Tel. 250-479-4830.
THEATRE
84 Charing Cross Road. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details. Blackbird. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
The Constant Wife by St. Luke's Players at St. Luke's Hall, 3821 Cedar Hill Cross Rd., tonight through Oct. 20, Wednesday through Saturday at 8 p.m. matinees Oct. 13, 14, 20, 21 at 2 p.m. Tickets; $15/$13. Tel. 250-884-5484 or stlukesplayers.org
Dracula - The Blood is the Life presented by Giggling Iguana Productions at Craigdarroch Castle, 1050 Joan Cres. today, Thursday, Oct. 12, 13 at 7 and 9 p.m.; Oct. 17-18 at 8 p.m.; Oct. 19-20 at 7 and 9 p.m.; Oct. 24-25 at 8 p.m.; Oct. 26-27 at 7 and 9 p.m.; Oct. 28, 30, 31 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $26/$23 advance only at 2560-592-5323 or thecastle.ca
Note: This is not a seated performance, not wheelchair accessible.
Macbeth presented by Pacific Opera. Performance at 8 p.m. See Saturday for details.
Red. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
THURSDAY
OCT 11
MUSIC
Folk, Roots, Blues
Broken Strings at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993. vicpubco.ca
Jazz
The Tom Vickery Trio & Jazz Jam at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Cost: $4/$8. Tel. 250-388-9166.
Tanqueray Gypsy Jazz Night at Vista 18, 740 Burdett Ave., 8-11 p.m. 250-382-9258.
Dave Land and the Twin Otters at the Superior, 106 Superior St. Tel. 250-3809515.
Brad Prevedoros at Strings on Kings, Caffe Fantastico, 965 Kings Rd., 7: 30-10 p.m. fantastico.com
Pop and Rock
Tom Lang Band at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.-midnight. Tel. 250-3613310.
The Adults at Canoe Brewpub, 450 Swift St., 9: 30 p.m. Cost: $5 after 9 p.m.; canoebrewpub.com Throwback Thursday at Carlton Club Cabaret, 900 Carlton Terrace, Esquimalt, 8 p.m. Tel. 250-361-3666.
Music Bingo at My Bar and Grill, Howard Johnson Hotel, 310 Gorge Rd. E., 711 p.m. mybarandgrill.ca
GeeDan & Rock-It Boy Entertainment present: Led ZepAgain. The only Led Zeppelin tribute endorsed by Jimmy Page at the Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo, 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $39.50. Tel.1-250-754-8550.
OUTDOORS
Walks and Runs
Garden City Wanderers. Meet at Henderson Recreation Centre, 2291 Cedar Hill Cross Rd. Registration 5: 45 pm, walk 6 p.m. Tel. 778-350-0861.
THEATRE
84 Charing Cross Road. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details. Blackbird. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
The Constant Wife. Performance at 8 p.m. See Wednesday for details.
Dracula - The Blood is the Life. See Wednesday for details.
The Mystery of the Hungry Heart Motel at the Phoenix Theatre, UVic., tonight through Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. (no show Sunday or Monday) with lecture Oct. 12, 7 p.m.; matinee Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. with sign language interpretation. Tickets at 250-721-8000.
Red. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
EVENTS
GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon events Friday through Sunday: Expo at Victoria Conference Centre for race package pickup plus over 40 exhibitors. Friday 3-7: 30 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday 7 a.m.-3: 30 p.m. Race: Sunday: Marathon, early start 6: 30 a.m.; 8K RoadRace 7: 15 a.m.;Half Marathon 7: 30 p.m. Marathon 8: 45 p.m. Thrifty Foods Kids Run, 10: 15 a.m. All events start by sa国际传媒 Legislative Building on Menzies at Kingston. runvictoriamarathon.com
Beacon Hill Children's Farm, Beacon Hill Park, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, goat stampedes at 10: 10 a.m. and 4: 10 p.m. Closing Monday for the season. beaconhillchildrensfarm.ca
New Inflatable at Commonwealth Pool: Bring your friends and have fun on a floating obstacle course at Saanich Commonwealth Place, 4636 Elk Lake Dr. Friday 79 p.m., Saturday through Monday, 1-4 p.m.
Milner Gardens Madd Hatter Tea, Saturday, 13: 30 p.m. at 2179 West Island Highway, Qualicum Beach. Cost; $8.50/tea $18.95. Wonderland character costume encouraged. carol.milnergardens@shaw. ca
Ukrainian Food sale, Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Hall, 1110 Caledonia Ave. Tel. 250-384-2255.
Merging of H脙麓pital fran脙搂ais with the Provincial Royal Jubilee Hospital in 1890, Saturday, 10: 30 a.m.-noon at Pemberton Chapel, Royal Jubilee Hospital, 2nd floor, Main Entrance Bay/Richmond St. Free. Part of the Celebrations of the 150th Anniversary of the City of Victoria [email protected]
Halloween Costume Making Workshops at Vic West Community Centre, 521 Craigflower Rd., Saturday 1-4 p.m. Cost: $60 for children to bring costume ideas to life. victoriawest.ca
VICPEX 2012 Stamp Show at the Comfort Hotel, Topaz Room, 3020 Blanshard St., Saturday: 10 a.m.-5: 30 p.m., Sunday: 9: 30 a.m.-4 p.m. with displays and dealers, free stamps for children. Tel. 250-721-1940 (evenings) [email protected]
Second Annual Children's Harvest Festival, Saturday, 11 a.m.3 p.m. at the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd. Free. Hands-on activities to learn about growing and harvesting your own healthy food. with an obstacle course, bluegrass music, a barbecue and more. See HCP.ca
African and Caribbean Spirit Night, fundraiser, Saturday, 6: 30-midnight at 1110 Caledonia St. [email protected] m
Ross Bay Villa Tour,
Saturday, 2-3 p.m. at Ross Bay Villa, 1490 Fairfield Rd (opp. Cemetery). Donation. [email protected]
Savoury, Spicy and Sweet: The James Barber Fundraiser with Cowichan Chefs Table and Providence Farm on Sunday, noon-4 p.m. at Providence Farm, 1843 Tzouhalem Rd. Tickets: $100. Tel. 250-7464204 or [email protected]
The Royal Theatre Sings. The public is invited behind the scenes to see the preparations for opening night of "Macbeth" plus lectures, tours, photographic exhibit and fun for the whole family at the Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton St., Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Tel. 250-3821641 or pov.bc.ca
Thanksgiving at Oak Bay Recreation Centre. Monday: Skate from 1: 30-3 p.m. and swim from 3-5 p.m. and 6: 30-8: 30 p.m. recreation.oakbay.bc.
Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Event by Dodd's Furniture, Monday 5 p.m. at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, corner of Douglas and Courteney streets. Tickets at 250-388-7112.
Wild Mushrooms an introduction for adults at Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary weekly to Nov. 21. Cost: $20/$25/class. Register at 250-479-0211.Wednesday: 7-9 p.m. Bill Jones: Cooking with Wild Mushrooms.
