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FRIDAY
AUGUST 17
DANCE
Lessons
Argentine Tango - Beginners lessons 8 p.m. followed by Tango Pacifico Milonga, 9 p.m. at Caf脙漏 Casablanca, 2524 Bridge St. Cost: $8/$10 with lesson. Tel. 250-389-0222 tangopacifico.com
Swing City Social Dance at the Edelweiss Club, 108 Niagara St., 8: 30 p.m. to midnight. Cost: $8/$10. Tel. 250-920-7556.
VBDS Ballroom Dance open dance practice; singles and couples welcome at Les Passmore Centre, 286 Hampton Rd., 7-9: 30 p.m. First visit free. Tel. 250-721-5483. vbds.org
FILM
Movie Monday: Special screening - The Maze, about Canadian artist, William Kurelek, with guest Stephen Kurelek, William's oldest son and Zack Young, one of the filmmakers. PG13. No reservations so come early to screening at Eric Martin Pavilion, Fort Street, 7 p.m. parking on Lee Avenue (one-hour zone). Tel. 250-595-3542 or moviemonday.ca
Heritage Acres Drive-In Movie Night screening of E.T. at 7321 Lochside Dr., dusk (8: 30 p.m.) Cost: $20 per vehicle. Train rides by Vancouver Island Model Engineers from 5 p.m. free. Details shas.ca
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
Musical Bouquets for Emily by the Emily Carr String Quartet plus reading at Emily Carr House, 207 Government St., 1 p.m. today, Thursday, Aug. 24, 30 and 31. Cost: $15/$12. emilycarrstringquartet.com
Mozart to the 21st Century with Trio Abelia at St. Michael's Church, Chemainus, 7 p.m. Tickets: $10 Tel. 250-748-8383 or ChemainusClassical Concerts.ca
Lunchtime Concerts in the Square at Centennial Square, noon-1 p.m. Today: Dream-A-Littles. victoria.ca/cityvibe
Folk, Roots, Blues
Seniors Concerts in the Park at Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park, Fridays through Sept. 14, 1: 30-3: 20 p.m. Today: The Paul Wainwright Band.
Run For Cover at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993; vicpubco.ca
Paul Laverick Variety Show at the Superior, 106 Superior St. Tel. 250-380-9515.
Casey Ryder Trio at Vista 18, 740 Burdett Ave., 8-11 p.m. Tel. 250-382-9258.
Jazz
Brad Prevedoros at Seahorse Caf脙漏, 799 Verdier Ave., 6-9 p.m. every Friday to Aug. 31. Tel. 250-544-1565.
DJ-J at The Office Lounge, 759 Yates St., 9 p.m. Tel. 250-590-5253.
Phil Newns at the piano, Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa, 45 Songhees Rd., 6-9 p.m. Tel. 250-360-2999.
Chris Millington Trio at the Bengal Lounge, Fairmont Empress hotel, 8 p.m. Tel. 250-384-8111.
Colin Campbell and Tom White at Heron Rock Bistro, 435 Simcoe St., 7: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-383-1545.
Mrs. Jones featuring Mira Black at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Cost: $15/$10. Tel. 250-388-9166.
Pop and Rock
Summer and the Sinners at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Georgia Murray 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 Ter., Esquimalt, 8 p.m. Tel. 250-361-3666.
The Radiators at Haro's Restaurant and Bar, Sidney Pier Hotel and Spa, 9805 Seaport Pl., Sidney, 6-9 p.m. Tel. 250-665-9445. Ron King at Esquimalt Dockyard Legion #172, 622 Admirals Rd., 8 p.m. Cost: $5. Tel. 250-386-9518.
Karaoke with Stacey at Army, Navy and Air Force, 753 View St., 8 p.m. All welcome. Tel. 250-383-4923.
OUTDOORS
CRD Parks programs. Tel. 250-478-3344 crd.bc.ca/parks Beachcombers. A guided walk for all ages at Witty's Lagoon Regional Park. Meet at grassy area adjacent to the main beach, 10-11: 30 a.m.
Island View Edibles.A drop-n event at Island View Beach Regional Park. Discover the bounty of the sea and land with guided walks at 10: 15, 11: 15 a.m. and 12: 15 p.m. Meet at white tent near Island View campground on Homathko Road, off Island View Road, 10 a.m.-1p.m. Ages five and up.
Creatures of the Summer Night at Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Rd., 7: 30-9: 30 p.m. Discover the nightlife at Swan Lake. Cost: $4/$6. Register at 250-479-0211. Children six
years and up. 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. and 9: 30 p.m., with extra 8: 30 p.m. tour on Fridays and Saturdays. No reservations needed. Cost: $14. Tel. 250-384-6698.
Architectural Institute of sa国际传媒 Walking Tour of Victoria, daily to Sept. 1 (no walks Monday or Friday 1 p.m.) rain or shine. Cost: $10. Six tours in the series starting at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. All tours meet at the Atrium, 800 Yates St. except the James Bay tour starts at the Parliament Building. Today: 10 a.m. Inner Harbour. Details: aibc.ca
THEATRE
A Midsummer Night's Dream presented by Victoria's Shakespeare by the Sea at Holland Point Park, 100 metres southeast of Dallas and Menzies, James Bay, in the tent, tonight through Sept. 2, Tuesday through Sunday at 7 p.m. with matin脙漏e Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets: $25/$15. [email protected] Tonight: Preview.
Big Mama! The Willie Mae Thornton Story with Jackie Richardson, Ron Casat, Andy Graffiti and Bill Johnson, presented by the Belfry Theatre, 1291 Gladstone Ave.,tonight 8 p.m., Saturday at 4 and 8 p.m., matin脙漏e Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets: $25 to $40. Tel. 250-385-6815 or tickets.belfry.bc.ca.
Blue Bridge Comedy Festival, today through Sunday. VIP Pass $75 at bluebridgecomedy festival.com
Tonight: Gala show with Brent Butt, Esquimalt Sport Centre, 1151 Esquimalt Rd., 8 p.m. $50. The Dark and Dirty Show, Hecklers, 123 Gorge Rd. East, 11 p.m. $10.
Henry IV - Part I, presented by KeepItSimple Theatre Productions at Metro Studio Theatre, 1411 Quadra St., tonight and Saturday, 7 p.m. Tickets: $17.50 ticketrocket.org
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Chemainus Theatre, 9737 Chemainus Rd., Chemainus, to Sept. 1. Tel. 1-800-565-7738 or chemainustheatre.ca
10th annual Victoria Shakespeare Festival
presents As You Like It tonight and Much Ado About Nothing on Saturday, 7: 30 p.m. at Camosun College, Lansdowne Campus, bring lawns chair or blanket. Tickets: $10/$16/$22/$26/ $32 at TicketRocket.org, The Papery, Shepherd's Books, Ivy's Bookstore, and Cadboro Bay Book Company. Dinner picnic baskets available for preorder (24 hours notice required) for $25, email producer@VicShakespeare. com to reserve one. Tonight: As You Like It.
SATURDAY
AUGUST 18
AUTHOR
Sharon Hanna, signing her book, The Book of Kale: The Easy-to-Grow Superfood at Munro's Books, 1108 Government St., 2-3 p.m. Tel. 250-382-2464 or munrobooks.com
Tea and Poetry with Linda Rogers celebrating the book, Framing the Garden: Reflections of Victoria with guest poets at Saanich Centennial Branch Library, 2-3 p.m. Register at 250-382-7241 or gvpl.ca
DANCE
Social
Dance to the music of MC2 at Royal Canadian Legion, 411 Gorge Rd. E. 8: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-384-5213.
Dance with Summer and the Sinners at Esquimalt Dockyard Legion #172, 622 Admirals Rd., 8: 30 p.m. Cost: $5/$20. Tel. 250-386-9518.
FILM
Free-B Film Fest. Every Saturday in August at Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park. Bring blankets and snacks. Tonight: Beetlejuice, 9-11 p.m. Tel. 250-389-0444 or freebfilmfest.com
MUSIC
Classical
Summer Recital Series: 50th Anniversary Season at Christ Church Cathedral, 930 Burdett Ave., every Saturday to Aug. 25 at 4 p.m. Today: David Palmer Trio. christchurchcathedral.bc.ca
Academy Finale Gala Recital featuring students of the Flute Academy performing chamber music and solo works at Wood Recital Hall, 907 Pandora Ave., 2 p.m. Admission by donation.
Folk, Roots, Blues Geoff Lundstrom at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel.
250-953-9993. vicpubco.ca Saturday Afternoon Blues Jam at My Bar and Grill, Howard Johnson Hotel, 310 Gorge Rd. E., 3-7 p.m. summerandthesinners.com
Casey Ryder Trio at Vista 18, 740 Burdett Ave., 8-11 p.m. Tel. 250-382-9258.
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
Music in the Park: Nick La Riviere Quintet outdoor concert, Beacon Hill Park, Cameron Bandshell, 1: 30-3: 20 p.m. Free. gvcb.ca.
Dave Lang Trio at the Superior, 106 Superior St. Tel. 250-380-9515.
Pablo Cardenas performs the music of Bill Evans at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Cost: $15/$13. Tel. 250-388-9166.
Chris Millington with Brent Jarvis at the Bengal Lounge, Fairmont Empress hotel, 8 p.m. Tel. 250-384-8111. Pop and Rock
Rewind at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave., 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Momentum at The Office Lounge, 759 Yates St., 9 p.m. Tel. 250-590-5253.
Mindil Beach Markets at Canoe Brewpub, 450 Swift St., 9: 30 p.m. Cost: $5 after 9 p.m.; canoebrewpub.com
Saturday Slam at Carlton Club Cabaret, 900 Carlton Ter., Esquimalt, 8 p.m. Tel. 250-361-3666.
Summer Nights, every Saturday to Sept. 1 at Central Park, South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan, 6: 30-9: 30 p.m. with music, open mike, dancing and more. Bring your chair.
Open Music Jam with Ian and Carolynn McDowell, Saturdays, 2-6 p.m. at Red Lion Inn V Lounge, 3366 Douglas St.
Rifflandia Courtyard Series in Market Square courtyard final event, 1-4 p.m. Today: Bonehoof and Celebrity Traffic.
Clint Hanson at Esquimalt Dockyard Legion #172, 622 Admirals Rd., 2-6 p.m. Cost: $5. Tel. 250-386-9518.
Lyrics Born with guests at Club 9ONE9, 919 Douglas St., 7 p.m. doors. Tickets: $16 advance at Lyle's Place, Ditch or ticketweb.ca
Music By The Bay - An Evening With Eric Harper at VIU's Deep Bay Marine Field Station, 6: 30-8: 30 p.m. Details and tickets at 250-752-6153 or viu.ca
Route 66 at Army, Navy and Air Force, 753 View St., 8 p.m. All welcome. Tel. 250-383-4923.
OUTDOORS
CRD Parks programs. Tel. 250-478-3344 crd.bc.ca/parks Morning Mist Canoe Adventure at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park with CRD Park's naturalist. Canoe equipment and instruction provided, 8-11 a.m. Adults only. Must pre-register. Cost: $20 plus HST. Tel. 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, Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday at 10: 30 a.m. Cost: $14. No reservations needed. Tel. 250-384-6698.
Garden City Wanderers seven/10 kilometre walk (rated 2C) Meet in the parking lot, entrance to Spectacle Lake Provincial Park, Whittaker Road (on the left of the highway about 0.8 km north of Shawnigan Lake Rd. South), Malahat. Registration 9: 30 a.m., walk 10 a.m. Tel. 250-598-4316.
Outdoor Club of Victoria: Hike Centennial Park to John Dean Park or Kinsol Trestle and the Koksilah Ancient Forest. See ocv.ca for details.
Architectural Institute of sa国际传媒 Walking Tour of Victoria. See Friday for details. Today: 10 a.m. James Bay, 1 p.m. Art Deco/Modern.
THEATRE .
A Midsummer Night's Dream. Performance at 2 and 7 p.m. See Friday for details.
Big Mama! The Willie
Mae Thornton Story. Performance at 4 and 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
Blue Bridge Comedy Festival. See Friday for details. Tonight: Marc Maron, Upstairs, 15 Bastion Square, 8 p.m. $25. Nikki Payne, Hecklers, 123 Gorge Rd. East, 8 p.m.
E., 3-7 p.m. $25. Rob Pue, Lucky Bar, 517 Yates St., 9 p.m. $15.
Henry IV - Part I. Final performance at 7 p.m. See Friday for details.
10th annual Victoria Shakespeare Festival. See Friday for details. Tonight: Much Ado About Nothing.
SUNDAY
AUGUST 19
MUSIC
Country/Bluegrass
The Moonshiners at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 8: 30-11: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Folk, Roots and Blues
Sunday Concerts in the Park at Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park, Fridays through Sept. 9, 1: 30-3: 20 p.m. Today: History of the Blues.
Sean Baker at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993. vicpubco.ca
Deb Rhymer Band at The Upper Deck, 229 Gorge Rd. E., 3-7 p.m.
Tel. 250-383-8212.
Maria Manna - Women of Gospel Fundraiser at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St.,8 p.m. Cost: $22. Tel. 250-388-9166.
The Dylan Stone Trio, after open stage, 7: 30 p.m. at Norway House, 1110 Hillside. Cost: $5.
Tel. 250-475-1355 or victoriafolkmusic.ca
Jazz
Kariba Surprise at Ocean Island Caf脙漏, 791 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m. Tel. 250-385-1788.
CanUs Hot Jazz Band at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 4-7 p.m. Cost: $12. Tel. 250-388-9166.
The Friends and Inventions of Mr. Aaron Watson at the Superior, 106 Superior St. Tel. 250-380-9515.
Pop and Rock
Sidney Summer Sounds Concert Series, every Sunday, 2-4 p.m. at Beacon Pavilion, Beacon Park. Today: Johnny Vallis.
Scotty Hills at Canoe Brewpub, 450 Swift St., 9: 30 p.m. Cost: $5 after 9 p.m.; canoebrewpub.com
OUTDOORS
Old Cemeteries Society Tours. Gold Rush tour at Ross Bay Cemetery. Meet in front of Oregano's, Fairfield Plaza, 1516 Fairfield Rd., 2 p.m. Cost: $5. Tel. 250-598-8870.
Local Sculptures Tour and Picnic with the Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition to discover some scenic public sculptures around Greater Victoria. The easy 20-kilometre ride
begins at Selkirk Station (80 Regatta Landing) just off the Galloping Goose trail south of the Selkirk Trestle at 10 a.m. and ends there at around 2 p.m. Be sure to bring a lunch for the picnic stop! Tel. 250-592-3631.
CRD Parks programs. Tel. 250-478-3344 crd.bc.ca/parks Walk on the Wild Side.A guided adult (18 years) hike at East Sooke Regional Park. Bring lunch, water and wear sturdy footwear. Meet at kiosk in Aylard Farm parking lot off Becher Bay Road, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Woodpecker Whittlings. A guided walk for five years and up at Francis/King Regional Park. Learn about woodpeckers. Meet at Francis/King Nature Centre off Mann Road, 1-2: 30 p.m. 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.
Bilingual Historical Guided Tours of Saint Ann's Academy, every Sunday to Sept. 9. Meet at entrance staircase, 835 Humboldt St. 1 p.m. French tour, 2: 30 p.m. English tour. Free. Tel. 250-953-8820.
Architectural Institute of sa国际传媒 Walking Tour of Victoria. See Friday for details. Today: 10 a.m. Ecclesiastical, 1 p.m. Chinatown.
Chinatown.
Garden City Wanders five/10 kilometre walk (rated 2B) Meet at Lochside Park, 5391 Lochside Dr., Registration 9: 30 a.m, walk 10a.m. Tel. 250-386-1279.
Nordic Pole Walking Nordixx style with Linda. Learn the six basic steps. Meet at Colwood Wendy's/Tim Hortons parking lot, 1800 Island Hwy., 1: 30-3 p.m. Cost $10. nordixx.com
THEATRE
A Midsummer Night's Dream. Performance at 2 and 7 p.m. See Friday for details.
Big Mama! The Willie Mae Thornton Story. Final performance at 2 p.m. See Friday for details.
Blue Bridge Comedy Festival. See Friday for details. Tonight final event: Haugh and Tschrid Show, Hecklers, 123 Gorge Rd. East, 9 p.m. $10.
MONDAY
AUGUST 20
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. 250-891-2310 or latinvictoria.ca
FILM
Movie Monday: Wiebo's War: In the 1990s, natural gas wells were drilled near the home of Rev. Wiebo Ludwig and his clan in Alberta. Q&A with filmmaker David York. 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 Lunchtime Concerts in the Square at Centennial Square, noon-1 p.m. Today: Banjo Jim. victoria.ca/cityvibe
Jazz
Flying Saucers at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.-midnight. Tel. 250-361-3310.
John MacArthur at Heron Rock Bistro, 435 Simcoe St., 7: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-383-1545.
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 250-479-4087, [email protected]
Discover Nordic Pole Walking with Linda. Learn the six basic steps. Meet at corner of Dallas Road and Cook Street, near washrooms, 1: 30-3 p.m. Cost $10. nordixx.com
THEATRE
Cram Session, a series of short, funny skits presented by Sketch Ed comedy troupe, UVic students at Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad St., 8 p.m. Cost: $5 donation to AIDS Vancouver Island. SketchEdProductions.word press.com
TUESDAY
AUGUST 21
DANCE
Performance
ROMP! in the Square. Suddenly Dance Theatre 15th Romp! Festival in Centennial Square, today through Aug. 25. Today: 6-7 p.m. Aeriosa and Constance Cooke; 7-9 p.m. Fringe; 9-9: 30 p.m. Rush of Water/Rush of Air, dance film installation onto City Hall. suddenlydance.ca
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 MC2 at Royal Canadian Legion, 411 Gorge Rd. E. 8: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-384-5213.
MUSIC
Folk, Roots, Blues
Tyler Harvey at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993. vicpubco.ca
Jazz
Capital City Syncopators at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.-midnight. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Matt Goud at the Superior, 106 Superior St. Tel. 250-380-9515.
Oliver Clements Group at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Cost: $12 advance/$13 door. Tel. 250-388-9166.
Pop and Rock
Live Music at My Bar and Grill, Howard Johnson Hotel, 310 Gorge Rd. E, 8 p.m. summerandthesinners.com
Saanich Music in the Park, final event. Today: Shaky Ground at Rutledge Park, 6-8 p.m.
Tel. 250-475-5408.
Lunchtime Concerts in the Square at Centennial Square, noon-1 p.m. victoria.ca/cityvibe Today: Dave Lang and The Black Squirrels.
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.
Club Tread: People's choice hike. See clubtread.org
Architectural Institute of sa国际传媒 Walking Tour of Victoria. See Friday for details. Today: 10 a.m. Fort Victoria, 1 p.m. Chinatown.
THEATRE
A Midsummer Night's Dream. Performance at 7 p.m. See Friday for details.
Fringe Kick Off Party, Centennial Square, 6: 30-9: 30 p.m. with music, dance, festival and theatre. Free. Special Fringe Visa Buttons, 2/$5. intrepidtheatre.com
WEDNESDAY
AUGUST 22
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. 250-721-5483. vbds.org
Salsa dance classes. See Monday for details. Performance
ROMP! in the Square. Suddenly Dance Theatre 15th Romp! See Tuesday for details. Today: 6-7 p.m. Aeriosa and Kim Breiland; 7-9 p.m. Fringe; 9-9: 30 p.m. Rush of Water/Rush of Air, dance film installation onto City Hall. suddenlydance.ca
FILM
Mayfair's Summer Drive-In Movies on Wednesday night in the centre parking lot. Final event. Parking Passes available at Mayfair's concierge desk (centre court) the Saturday before the screening. Tonight: The Goonies, 9: 15 p.m.
MUSIC
Folk, Roots and Blues
Open Mic Night at Ocean Island Caf脙漏, 791 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m. Tel. 250-385-1788.
Georgia Murray at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993. vicpubco.ca
Jazz
Oliver Swain at the Superior, 106 Superior St. Tel. 250-380-9515.
Tom Vickery Trio and the Jazz Jam at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Cost: $8. Tel. 250-388-9166.
Vic Gnaedinger at Basilico Ristorante, 832 Goldstream Ave., 6-9 p.m. basilicoristorante.com
Pop and Rock Skylab Sounds at The Office Lounge, 759 Yates St., 9 p.m. Tel. 250-590-5253.
Sluggett Road at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.-midnight. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Beats on The Bay with DJ Lucas at Brentwood Bay Pub Patio, 849 Verdier Ave., 7 p.m. pub @brentwoodbayresort.com
Lunchtime Concerts in the Square at Centennial Square, noon-1 p.m. Today: Ivonne Hernandez and Friends. victoria.ca/cityvibe
OUTDOORS
CRD Parks programs. Tel. 250-478-3344 crd.bc.ca/parks Mystery Creature,a guided walk for five years and up at Coles Bay Regional Park. Meet at kiosk in parking lot off Inverness Road, off Ardmore Drive, 10-11: 30 a.m.
Walks and Runs
Club Tread: Fast-paced walk. Meet at Fairfield Road and Moss Street, 6: 15 p.m. See clubtread.org
Architectural Institute of sa国际传媒 Walking Tour of Victoria. See Friday for details. Today: 10 a.m. Ecclesiastical, 1 p.m. Art Deco/Modern.
THEATRE
A Midsummer Night's Dream. Performance at 7 p.m. See Friday for details.
Fringe Festival Eve Preview at Centennial Square, 6: 30-9: 30 p.m. Sneak preview of shows in the festival. Free. intrepidtheatre.com
THURSDAY
AUGUST 23
DANCE
Performance
ROMP! in the Square. Suddenly Dance Theatre 15th Romp! See Tuesday for details. Today: 8-9 p.m. Aeriosa and Monique Salez; 9-9: 30 p.m. Rush of Water/Rush of Air, dance film installation onto City Hall. suddenlydance.ca
MUSIC
Classical
Musical Bouquets for Emily. See Friday for details.
Folk, Roots, Blues
Tumblin Dice at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993. vicpubco.ca
Taj Weekes and Adowa at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Tickets: $16.50 advance/$18 door at Lyle's Place, Ditch Records or hightideconcerts.net
Tom Lee Music presents The Country Life Tour Welcome Home Show with Carli and Julie Kennedy at Tom Lee Music Hall, 2401D Millstream Rd., Unit #105, 7: 30-9: 30 p.m. Tickets: $12/$10 at Tom Lee Music, Lyle's Place, door. djkennedy.com
Momentum's Rhythm and Blues Show at Bartholomew's Bar & Rockefeller Grille, 777 Douglas St., 9 p.m. Tel. 250-388-5111.
Michael van der Kamp at the Superior, 106 Superior St. Tel. 250-380-9515.
Jazz
Chris Sartisohn and the Cold Cut Combo at Vista 18, 740 Burdett Ave., 8-11 p.m. 250-382-9258.
Pop and Rock
The Radiators at Haro's Restaurant and Bar, Sidney Pier Hotel and Spa, 9805 Seaport Pl., Sidney, 6-9 p.m. Tel. 250-655-9445.
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 Ter., Esquimalt, 8 p.m. Tel. 250-361-3666.
Summer and the Sinners at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.-midnight. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Lunchtime Concerts in the Square at Centennial Square, noon-1 p.m. Today: The Crusade. victoria.ca/city
OUTDOORS
CRD Parks programs. Tel. 250-478-3344 crd.bc.ca/parks Blood and Guts. A drop-in event for all ages at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park. Learn about animals that make their living by eating meat. Drop-in tents at main Beaver Beach, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Walks and Runs
Club Tread: Two-hour Mount Douglas hike, 10 a.m. Meet at Glendenning parking lot. See clubtread.org Garden City Wanderers. Meet at Pearkes Recreation Centre, 3100 Tillicum Rd. Registration 5: 45 p.m., walk 6 p.m. Tel. 778-350-0862.
Architectural Institute of sa国际传媒 Walking Tour of Victoria. See Friday for details. Today: 10 a.m. James Bay, 1 p.m. Inner Harbour.
Garden City Wanderers. Meet at Pearkes Recreation Centre, 3100 Tillicum Rd. Registration 5: 45 p.m., walk 6 p.m. Tel. 778-350-0862.
THEATRE
A Midsummer Night's Dream. Performance at 7 p.m. See Friday for details.
Fringe Theatre Festival 2012, today through Sept. 2. Cost: Fringe Visa Button $5 for 13 years plus, a must. Tickets from $9$11. Passes: Five shows/$55; 10 shows/$80.40; Familyfest $35 for five tickets (Visa Button not required for Family Fest Fringe Shows). ticket at Rocket's Fringe Central, 2-1609 Blanshard at Fisgard or 250-590-6291 or victoriafringe.com
