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FRIDAY
OCT 12
AUTHOR
The Grateful Dead
Archive documents 19651995 are now online. Robin Chandler, project manager of the website will give a free public talk at UVic. Cinecenta, 5: 30-7 p.m.
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. Cha Cha 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
FILM
Antimatter Film Festival. 12th annual event of international media art and experimental cinema,, today through Oct. 20 at the Vic Theatre, 808 Douglas St. Doors open 30 minutes prior to screen. Pay-what-you-can ($5-$8 suggested). Complete schedule at antimatter.ws Tel. 250-385-3327. Media Installations at Deluge Contemporary Art (636 Yates St.) and Vic Theatre Lobby. Free.
FUN FOR KIDS
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 voice students performing at Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, 12: 30 p.m. Donation. Tel. 250721-8559.
Folk, Roots, Blues
Fall Blues Party with Ginzu Knives, Slim and the Deuces and Gary Preston Band at Norway House, 1110 Hillside. Advance tickets: $15 or 2 for $25 at [email protected]
JW-Jones and band presented by Victoria Blues Society at Harpo's, Upstairs Cabaret, 15 Bastion Square.
7-10 p.m. Marc McGregor and Brian Nesselroad at Open Space, 510 Fort St., 8 p.m. Tickets: $15/$10. openspace.ca
MD3 at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993; vicpubco.ca
Matt Goud at the Superior, 106 Superior St., 7-9: 30 p.m. Donation. Tel. 250380-9515.
Cookeilidh: A Harvest of Celtic Music at Serious Coffee, 230 Cook St., 7-9 p.m. cookeilidh.com
Without a Net: David and Mary Lowther at James Bay Coffee and Books, 143 Menzies St., 8 p.m. Donation. Tel. 250-3864700.
Lisa Baskin at Ocean Island Cafe Lounge, 791 Pandora Ave., 9-11: 30 p.m. oceanisland.com
Jazz
Karel Roessingh at the piano, Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa, 45 Songhees Rd., 6-9 p.m. Tel. 250-360-2999.
Al Pease and Toni Blodgett at Heron Rock Bistro, 435 Simcoe St.,7: 30 p.m. heronrock.ca
Rob Johnson at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 7: 30 p.m. Cost: $15. Tel. 250-388-9166.
Geoffrey Lundstrom at Vista 18, 740 Burdett Ave., 8-11 p.m. Tel. 250-3829258.
Chris Millington Trio at the Bengal Lounge, Fairmont Empress hotel, 8 p.m. Tel. 250-384-8111.
Pop and Rock
Sluggett Road at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Tel. 250-3613310.
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 Saturday and Oct. 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 Graham McDonald 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
Burlesque to Broadway at the Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo, tonight and Saturday at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $60/$55. Tel. 250754-8550.
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 Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 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 and Saturday 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 250-592-5323 or thecastle.ca Note: This is not a seated performance, not wheelchair accessible.
The Hobbit performed by William Head On Stage Inmate Theatre Troupe at William Head Institution, 6000 William Head Rd., gates open 6: 15 p.m. Show at 7: 30 p.m. Performance Friday and Saturday to Nov. 10, and Thursday Nov. 1 and 8. Tickets: $20 at ticketrocket.org or 250-5906291. Note: Picture I.D. required, nothing to be taken in to performance.
Macbeth presented by Pacific Opera at the Royal Theatre tonight at 8 p.m. with matinee Sunday at 2: 30 p.m. In Italian with English surtitles. Tickets: $37.50 and up. Tel. 250386-6121.
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 tonight, 7 p.m.; matinee Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. with sign language interpretation. Tickets at 250-721-8000.
Red. Belfry Theatre presents its new production of "Red", the Tony Award-winning play by John Logan., today and Saturday at 8 p.m. with matinee Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Belfry,1291 Gladstone Ave., Tickets: $25-$40. Tel. 250385-6815 or tickets.belfry.bc.ca
Separate Tables by the ECHO Players of Qualicum Beach at the Village Theatre, Second Ave., to Oct. 28. Tel. 250-752-3522 or echoplayers.ca
Stuart McLean and the Vinyl Cafe, Fall Tour at Cowichan Theatre, Duncan, 7 p.m. Tel. 250-748-7529 or cowichantheatre.bc.ca
SATURDAY
OCT 13
DANCE
Social
Argentine Tango at Barefoot Yoga Studio, Broad and Yates Sts., 911: 30 p.m. Class with Rene and Hilda, 8-9 p.m. Cost: $8/$10. tangovita.com
Dance to the music of Ron King at Royal Canadian Legion, 411 Gorge Rd. E. 8: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-384-5213.
Dance to the Cappuccino Monkeys at Esquimalt Legion, 622 Admirals Rd., 8: 30-11: 30 p.m. Cost: $5. [email protected]
New Imperial Social and Dance with music by Ries Vink at Chief and Petty Officers' Mess, 1575 Lyall St., 8-11: 30 p.m. Cost; $15/$10. Tel. 250-7213799.
MUSIC
Classical
UVic 50th Anniversary Signature Event: Eve Egoyan, piano at UVic., Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, 8 p.m. Tickets: $25. Tel. 250721-8480.
Victoria Symphony presents "VS Explorations 1 Latin Guitar" at the Alix Goolden Hall, 907 Pandora Ave., 8 p.m. Tickets: $20. Tel. 250-386-6121.
Salt Spring Chamber Choir and Orchestra in concert today at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the United Church, Saltspring Island. Tickets: $20/$15/$5
Country/Bluegrass David Wilkie and Cowboy Celtic at Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney, 8 p.m. Tickets: $25. Tel. 250656-0275.
Folk, Roots, Blues
Victor Wells at the Superior, 106 Superior St. Tel. 250-380-9515.
Jeffery Michael Straker, CD release "Vagabond" at Merlin's Sun Home Theatre, 1983 Fairfield Rd., 8 p.m. Tickets: $15. Tel. 250-5987488
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
Karel Roessingh at the piano, Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa, 45 Songhees Rd., 6-9 p.m.
Bruce Hurn, Patrick Boyle Quintet at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$15.Tel. 250388-9166.
Geoffrey Lundstrom at Vista 18, 740 Burdett Ave., 8-11 p.m. Tel. 250-3829258.
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
Brad Prevedoros at RC Grillhouse and Lounge, 9800 McDonald Park Rd., Sidney, 6: 30-9: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-665-7353.
Pop and Rock
The Push at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave., 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Tel. 250-361-3310.
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
Mike Edel at Canoe Brewpub, 450 Swift St., 9: 30 p.m. Cost: $5 after 9 p.m.; canoebrewpub.com
Led Zepagain, tribute at Upstairs Cabaret, 15 Bastion Square, 8 p.m. Tickets at Lyle's Place and Ditch Records or ticketweb. Tel. 250-385-5483.
OUTDOORS
CRD Parks programs. Tel. 250-478-3344 or crd.bc.ca/parks
Forest Tea Party. A guided walk for adults at Francis/King Regional Park., 1-3 p.m. Cost: $7. Register at 250-478-3344.
Victoria Treasure. A treasure hunt in and around Victoria for the prize of a one ounce gold wafer ($1,800 approx). Proceeds to Low Island Soccer Association as part of Victoria's 150th Celebration. Event start at Holland Point Park, Dallas Rd., 8: 30 a.m.-8: 30 p.m. Cost: $40. Every one welcome.
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.
Victoria Wishmaker Walk for Wishes a fundraiser for Children's Wish at Steve Nash Fitness World and Sports Club, 3301 Douglas St., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Details: wishmaker.ca
Garden City Wanderers five/10 kilometre walks. Meet at Gyro Park, Sinclair Rd. Registration 9: 30 a.m., walk 10 a.m. Tel. 250-4774472.
Outdoor Club of Victoria: Hike Rithet's Bog and lower Mount Douglas trails or Stewart Mountain and Scafe Hill in Thetis Lake Park. See ocv.ca for details.
Fifth Annual World Wide Photo Walk, 9: 30 a.m.12: 30 p.m. Meet by the fountain in Centennial Square. worldwidephotowalk.com
THEATRE .
84 Charing Cross Road. Performance at 2 and 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
Blackbird. Performance at 2 and 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
Cheesecake Burlesque Revue fundraiser "Hot Pink" for PEERS Victoria at Dance Victoria Ballroom, 111-2750 Quadra St., doors 7: 30 p.m. Show 8: 30 p.m. Tickets; $25 advance/$30 door. Details cheesecakeburlesque.com
The Constant Wife. Performance at 2 and 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
Dracula - The Blood is the Life. Performance at 7 and 9 p.m. See Friday for details.
The Hobbit. Performance at 7: 30 p.m. See Friday for details.
The Mystery of the Hungry Heart Motel. Performance at 8 p.m. See
Friday for details. Red. Performance at 4 and 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
SUNDAY
OCT 14
DANCE
People Meeting People at the Monterey Centre, 1442 Monterey Ave., with music by Reis Vink, 7-10 p.m. Singles and couples welcome. Cost: $10. Tel. 250595-0058.
MUSIC
Classical
Walter Prossnitz and the DieMahler String Quartet at Alix Goolden Hall, 907 Pandora Ave., 2: 30 p.m. Tickets: $20/$13. Tel. 250386-5311.
Choral Evensong: Choral music, chant and readings at Anglican Church of St. John the Divine, 1611 Quadra St., 8-8: 40 p.m. stjohnthedivine.bc.ca
Music on Sunday at the Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd., West, Qualicum Beach, 2: 30-4: 30 p.m. Cost: $16. Today: Alexandra Pohran Dawkins and Catherine Lewis. theoldschoolhouse.org
Composers Concert: Featuring original compositions by students in the School of Music Composition program at UVic., Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, 8 p.m. donation. Tel. 250-8559.
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
Bluegrass Jam Night at Ocean Island Cafe Lounge, 791 Pandora Ave., 8 p.m. oceanisland.com
Folk, Roots and Blues
Moonshiner Duo at the Superior, 106 Superior St. Tel. 250-380-9515.
Tyler Harvey at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993. vicpubco.ca
Pete Seeger Tribute Concert 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
The Capital City synco-pators at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St.,4-7 p.m. Cost: $12. Tel. 250-3889166.
Jazz Vespers with Round Midnight at St. John's United Church, 10990 West Saanich Rd., 7 p.m. Donation. Tel. 250-6560875
Pop and Rock
Michelle Wright at the Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo, 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $40/$35/$15. Tel. 250-7548550.
OUTDOORS
CRD Parks programs. Tel. 250-478-3344 or crd.bc.ca/parks
Marvelous Mushrooms.A guided walk at Francis/King Regional Park for five years and up. Free but register as limited space.12: 30 p.m.
Sooke Potholes Hike. A guided hike for adults at Sooke Potholes Regional Park. Meet at kiosk in parking lot 1 off Sooke River Rd., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring lunch, wear sturdy shoes.
Old Cemeteries Society Tours.Women's History Tour with Yvonne Van Ruskenveld 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.
Freedom Run for Canadian Diabetes Association at Beaver/Elk Lake, with 3K family walk or 5k walk/run. Registration 8: 30 a.m., run at 10 a.m. Cost;$35/$20/ 12 and under free. See thefreedomrun.ca
Juan de Fuca Pathfinders five/10/11 kilometre walks: Meet at My Chosen Caf脙漏, 4492 Happy Valley Rd., Metchosin. Registration 9: 30 a.m, walk 10 a.m. Tel. 250478-7020.
250478-7020.
Outdoor Club of Victoria: Hike trails in Mount Work Park. See ocv.ca for details.
Introduction to Nordic Pole Walking with master instructor Linda, 1: 30-3 p.m. today and Monday. Meet at Wendy/ Tim Horton parking lot in Colwood (1800 Island Hwy.) Cost: $10. Details at learntopolewalkwith linda.ca
THEATRE
Blackbird. Performance at 2 p.m. See Friday for details.
The Constant Wife. Performance at 2 p.m. See Friday for details.
Macbeth. Final performance at 2: 30 p.m.See Friday for details.
Phillips Comedy Night with headliner Ryan Bangma and host Mr. Wes Borg at Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad St., 810 p.m. Cost: $10/$8. [email protected] Red. Final performance at 2 p.m. See Friday for details.
MONDAY
OCT 15
AUTHOR
Victoria Storytellers Guild invites you to come and hear or tell stories at 1831 Fern St., 7: 30 p.m. Cost: $5/$3. Tel. 250-4777044 or victoriastorytellers.org
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: Bill Maylone: Dinosaur Maker 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
Victoria Film Festival at the Library, every Monday through November 26 at Central Branch Library, noon-1 p.m. VFF will screen short submission with you as the jury. gvpl.ca
MUSIC
Classical
Orion Series in Fine Arts: Bruce Dickey, cornetto, concert-lecture at UVic., Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, 8 p.m. Free.
Folk, Roots, Blues Lola Parks at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993. vicpubco.ca
Jazz
Island Big Band at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St.,8 p.m. Cost: $6. Tel. 250-388-9166.
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]
Introduction to Nordic Pole Walking. See Sunday for details.
TUESDAY
OCT 16
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 Ron King at Royal Canadian Legion, 411 Gorge Rd. E. 8: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-384-5213.
MUSIC
Classical
UVic Wind Symphony in concert with Oak Bay Secondary Bands, Gerald King conductor at Oak Bay High Theatre, 2151 Cranmore Rd., 7 p.m. Tel. 250-721-8559.
Classical Coffee Concert with Sara Hagen at the Port Theatre, Lobby, 125 Front St., Nanaimo, 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $25/$22/$15. Tel. 250-754-8550.
Country/Bluegrass
Downtown Mountain Boys presented by Victoria Bluegrass Association at First Church of Christ Science, 1207 Pandora Ave., 7: 30 p .m. Tickets: $20. Tel. 250-388-4520 or [email protected] a
Folk, Roots, Blues
Richard Thompson,in concert at Alix Goolden Hall, 907 Pandora Ave., 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $42. Tel. 250-386-6121.
Tom Hooper 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.
Wayne Dupuis and Paradise St at the Superior, 106 Superior St. Tel. 250-380-9515.
Pop and Rock
Karaoke with Stacie at My Bar and Grill in the Howard Johnson Hotel, 310 Gorge Rd East, 8 p.m. mybarandgrill.ca
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.
The Mystery of the Hungry Heart Motel. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
WEDNESDAY
OCT 17
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
Classical
Lieder at Lunch with Sharon and Harald Krebs with guest Anne Grimm at UVic, MacLaurin Music Building, Room B037, 12: 30 p.m. Free. Bring your lunch. tel. 250-721-8559.
A Place to Listen: Little More Than a Whisper, music of Antoine Beugr and Daniel Brandes at James Bay United Church, 511 Michigan St., 7-9 p.m. Donation. [email protected]
Folk, Roots and Blues
Open Mic Night at Ocean Island Caf脙漏, 791 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m. Tel. 250-3851788.
Jesse Roper at Basilico Ristorante, 832 Goldstream Ave., 6: 30-9 p.m. basilicoristorante.com
Tom Hooper at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993. vicpubco.ca
Ross Nelison at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.-midnight. Tel. 250-361-3310. Jazz
Foxglove at the Superior, 106 Superior St. Tel. 250380-9515.
Maureen Washington at O Bistro, 500 Oswego St., 6-8 p.m. oswegovictoria.com
Pop and Rock
Wide Mouth Mason with guests at The Queens, 34 Victoria Cres., Nanaimo, 9 p.m. Tickets: $20. ticketzone.com
OUTDOORS
Walks and Runs
Clubtread: Face 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. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
Dracula - The Blood is the Life. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
The Mystery of the Hungry Heart Motel. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
THURSDAY
OCT 18
MUSIC
Folk, Roots, Blues
Bucko and Toad at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993. vicpubco.ca
Momentum's Rhythm, Blues, & Groove Show at Bartholomews Pub, 777 Douglas St. 8: 45-11: 45 p.m. Tel. 250-388-5111.
Jazz
The Tom Vickery Trio & Jazz Jam at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Cost: $4/$8. Tel. 250388-9166.
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.
Pop and Rock
The Balconies with Acres of Lions at Lucky Bar, 517 Yates St., 8 p.m. door. Tickets: $10 at Lyle's Place and Ditch or ticketweb.ca
Summer and the Sinners at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.-midnight. Tel. 250-361-3310.
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
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.
Dracula - The Blood is the Life. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
Hemingway's Hot Havana, a one-person play by Brian Gordon Sinclair at BCGEU Hall, 2994 Douglas St., 7 p.m. Cost: $10. victo-riafriendsofcuba.wordpress.com
The Mystery of the Hungry Heart Motel. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
