FRIDAY
AUGUST 24
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
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
Scottish Ceilidh Dance. Watch and learn some jigs, reels and more with Vancouver Island Scottish Country Dance Society at Dance Victoria Studio, 2750 Quadra St., 7: 30-10: 30 p.m. Cost: $8. Tel. 250-598-0207 viscds.ca
Performance
ROMP! in the Square. Suddenly Dance Theatre 15th Romp! Festival in Centennial Square, today and Saturday. Today: 8-9 p.m. Aeriosa and Ballet Victoria; 9-9: 30 p.m. Rush of Water/ Rush of Air, dance film installation onto City Hall. suddenlydance.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
Victoria 2012 Summer Choir Concert with music director, Simon Leung, Anna Shill, soprano; Josh Lovell, tenor and Paul Winkelmans, baritone. Tickets: $20. Tonight at St. Elizabeth Church, 10030 Third St., Sidney, 7: 30 p.m. and Saturday at Alix Goolden Hall, 907 Pandora Ave., 7: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-360-0356 or victoriasummerchoir.ca
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. 31. Cost: $15/$12. emilycarrstringquartet.com
Folk, Roots, Blues
Lunchtime Concerts in the Square at Centennial Square, noon-1 p.m. Today: Jeremy Walsh and Friends. victoria.ca/cityvibe.
Tom and Matt at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993; vicpubco.ca
The Sweet Lowdown at the Superior, 106 Superior St. Tel. 250-380-9515.
David Simard, Brie Neilson, and Glenna Garramone in concert at the Solstice Caf脙漏, 529 Pandora Ave., 8 p.m. Cost: $10 door. Tel. 250-475-0477.
Jazz
Seniors Concerts in the Park at Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park, Fridays through Sept. 14, 1: 30-3: 20 p.m. Today: CanUS.
Casey Ryder Trio at Vista 18, 740 Burdett Ave., 8-11 p.m. Tel. 250-382-9258.
Brad Prevedoros at Seahorse Caf脙漏, 799 Verdier Ave., 6-9 p.m. every Friday to Aug. 31. Tel. 250-544-1565.
Beats, Bass and Voice at The Office Lounge, 759 Yates St., 9 p.m. Tel. 250-590-5253.
Karel Roessingh 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.
John MacArthur at Heron Rock Bistro, 435 Simcoe St., 7: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-383-1545. Phil Dwyer Trio with PDAMCA Allstars at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Cost: $20. Tel. 250-388-9166.
Pop and Rock
The Push at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.1 a.m. Tel. 250-361-3310.
The Sardines 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.
Younger Than Yesterday at Bartholomew's Pub, 777 Douglas St. 9 p.m. Tel. 250-388-5111.
OUTDOORS
CRD Parks programs. Tel. 250-478-3344 crd.bc.ca/parks Family Forest Tea Party at Francis/King Regional Park. Join CRD Regional Parks naturalist for an interpretive tea tasting of local plants and walk, 1-3 p.m. All ages. Cost: $7+HST/$10+HST family. Must pre-register at 250-478-3344.
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. Fort Victoria. 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]
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. Tickets on-line and schedule at victoriafringe.com
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Chemainus Theatre, 9737 Chemainus Rd., Chemainus, to Sept. 1. Tel. 1-800-565-7738 or chemainustheatre.ca
Singe Fest, today through Sept. 2 at Fort Caf脙漏, 742 Fort St. A cabaret of the arts with spoken word, improv and performance by Victoria performers., 7-9 p.m. Cost: $11 door. singe.ca
Lesson
SATURDAY
AUGUST 25
AUTHOR
Used Book Sale by Canadian Federation of University Women Saanich Peninsula at the Beacon Plaza in Sidney near Safeway and Shoppers Drug Mart, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
DANCE
VBDS Ballroom Workshop at Les Passmore Centre, 286 Hampton Rd. 1 p.m. Advanced workshop; 2 p.m. Intro to Ballroom workshop.
Cost: $5/$8/$10/$5. Tel. 250-721-5483. vbds.org
Performance
ROMP! in the Square. Suddenly Dance Theatre 15th Romp! Festival in Centennial Square. Today: 8-9 p.m. Aeriosa and Past/Tense; 9-9: 30 p.m. Rush of Water/Rush of Air, dance film installation onto City Hall. suddenlydance.ca
Social
Dance to the music of Ron King at Royal Canadian Legion, 411 Gorge Rd. E. 8: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-384-5213.
FILM Free-B Film Fest. Final event at Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park. Bring blankets and snacks. Tonight: WarGames, 9-11 p.m. Tel. 250-389-0444 or freebfilmfest.com
Movie Night at Bullen Park, Esquimalt. Bring a chair or throw down a blanket, starts at sunset. Tel. 250-412-8511.
MUSIC
Classical
Victoria 2012 Summer Choir Concert. See Friday for details.
Summer Recital Series: 50th Anniversary Season at Christ Church Cathedral, 930 Burdett Ave., final event at 4 p.m. Today: Russell Bajer, oboe and Kelly Charlton, piano. christchurchcathedral.bc.ca
Folk, Roots, Blues
Tom and Matt 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
Music in the Park with Cookeilidh, outdoor concert, Beacon Hill Park, Cameron Bandshell, 1: 30-3: 20 p.m. Free. gvcb.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
Casey Ryder Trio at Vista 18, 740 Burdett Ave., 8-11 p.m. Tel. 250-382-9258.
Miles Black Little Big Band Tribute to Count Basie at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Cost: $22/$20. Tel. 250-388-9166.
Chris Millington with Brent Jarvis at the Bengal Lounge, Fairmont Empress hotel, 8 p.m. Tel. 250-384-8111.
Brad Prevedoros at RC Grillhouse and Lounge, 202-9800 McDonald Park Rd., North Saanich, 6: 30-9: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-665-7353.
Pop and Rock
Harris Gilmore and The Mojos at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave., 9 p.m.1 a.m. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Rock Steady at The Office Lounge, 759 Yates St., 9 p.m. Tel. 250-590-5253.
Georgia Murray and Kytami at Canoe Brewpub, 450 Swift St., 9: 30 p.m. Cost: $5 after 9 p.m.; canoebrewpub.com
Mike Edel 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.
Clint Hansen at Esquimalt Dockyard Legion #172, 622 Admirals Rd., 2-6 p.m. Cost: $5. Tel. 250-386-9518.
Karaoke with Stacie at My Bar and Grill in the Howard Johnson Hotel, 310 Gorge Rd. East, 8: 30 p.m. mybarandgrill.ca
Rock of Ages at Bartholomew's Pub, 777 Douglas St. 9 p.m. Tel. 250-388-5111.
World
Ganga Girl at Beaver Point Hall, 1356 Beaver Point Rd., Saltspring Island, 8: 30 p.m. Tickets: $25 door/$23 advance at higtideconcerts.net
OUTDOORS
CRD Parks programs. Tel. 250-478-3344 crd.bc.ca/parks Bountiful Berries.A guided walk for five years and up to discover blackberries, Oregon grape berries, salal berries and more at East Sooke Regional Park. Meet at kiosk in Aylard Farm parking lot off Becher Bay Road, 1-2: 30 p.m.
Ha-bat-itat. A guided walk for all ages at Francis/King Regional Park to learn about bats. Meet at Francis/King Nature Centre off Munn Road, 1-2: 30 p.m.
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.
Outdoor Club of Victoria: Hike Trails in Gowlland Tod Park. See ocv.ca for details.
Club Tread: Bike to Thetis Lake/ Hike Seymour Hill. See clubtread.org
Architectural Institute of sa国际传媒 Walking Tour of Victoria. See Friday for details. Today: 10 a.m. Inner Harbour, 1 p.m. Fort Victoria.
Garden City Wanderers 10-kilometre walk. Meet at Running Room, Broadmead Shopping Centre, 777 Royal Oak Dr. Registration 9: 30 a.m., walk 10 a.m. Tel. 778-350-0861.
THEATRE .
A Midsummer Night's Dream. Performance at 2 and 7 p.m. See Friday for details.
Crown Jewels by the Peninsula Players at Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney, today 7: 30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets: $12/$10. peninsularplayers.bc.ca
Fringe Theatre Festival 2012. See Friday for details.
Singe Fest. See Friday for details.
SUNDAY
AUGUST 26
AUTHOR
Wayson Choy, author will talk at the Victoria Chinatown Lioness's banquet at Golden City Restaurant, 721 Fisgard St., 6-9 p.m. Cost: $40. Tel. 250-744-1985.
DANCE
Lessons
Art and the Dancer Workshop by Dancestreams Youth Dance Company, at Bradley Centre, Parksville, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $65. Tel. 250-723-9525.
Social
People Meeting People: Hawaiian theme dance with music by MC2 at Monterey Centre, 1442 Monterey Ave., 7-10 p.m. Singles and couples welcome. Cost: $10. Tel. 250-595-0058.
MUSIC
Classical
Music By The Bay - The Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra at VIU's Deep Bay Marine Field Station, 370 Crome Pt. Rd., Bowser, 6: 30-8: 30 p.m. Details and tickets at 250-752-6153 or viu.ca
Country/Bluegrass
The Moonshiners at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 8: 30-11: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Open Country with Clint 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
Sunday Concerts in the Park at Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park, Fridays through Sept. 9, 1: 30-3: 20 p.m. Today: Oliver Swain and Friends.
Charlotte Thistle 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.
The O'Briens 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.
Dixieland Express with Lief and Azriel Arntzen at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 4-7 p.m. Cost: $12. Tel. 250-388-9166.
Brad Prevedoros at Saanich Roadhouse Bar and Grill, 5285 West Saanich Rd., 6-9 p.m. Tel. 250-479-6612.
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, final event, 2-4 p.m. at Beacon Pavilion, Beacon Park. Today: Timebenders.
OUTDOORS
Old Cemeteries Society Tours. Gossip in the Graveyard 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.
CRD Parks programs. Tel. 250-478-3344 crd.bc.ca/parks Morning Mist Canoe Adventure at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park with CRD Parks naturalist. Canoe equipment and instruction provided, 8-11 a.m. for five years and up. Must preregister. Cost: $20 plus HST/ $10+HST to 15 years and non-paddlers. Tel. 250-478-3344.
Birding in Uplands Park with Geoffrey Newell. Meet at Cattle Point first boat launch, bring binoculars, books or checklists. Rain or shine, 8 a.m. Tel. 250-595-8084.
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. James Bay, 1 p.m. Inner Harbour.
Outdoor Club of Victoria: Hike on Sidney Spit Island. See ocv.ca for details. Nordic Pole Walking with Linda. Learn the six basic steps. Meet at Colwood, Wendy/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.
Crown Jewels. See Saturday for details.
Fringe Theatre Festival 2012. See Friday for details.
Singe Fest. See Friday for details.
MONDAY
AUGUST 27
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: Love That Boy 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: Janalee's Trio. victoria.ca/cityvibe
Jazz
Flying Saucers at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.-midnight. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Jive and the West Shore Community Concert Band at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 7: 30 p.m. Donation. Tel. 250-388-9166.
Devon McCagherty and Ken Hall 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.
Tony Bennett, in concert tonight at the Royal Theatre, 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $114 and up. Tel. 250-386-6121.
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]
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. learntopolewalkwithlinda.ca
THEATRE
Fringe Theatre Festival 2012. See Friday for details.
Singe Fest. See Friday for details.
TUESDAY
AUGUST 28
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
Folk, Roots, Blues Tom Hooper 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.
The Dave Lang Trio at the Superior, 106 Superior St. Tel. 250-380-9515.
Pop and Rock
Live Music at My Bar and Grill, Howard Johnson Hotel, 310 Gorge Rd. E., 8 p.m. mybarandgrill.ca.com
Lunchtime Concerts in the Square at Centennial Square, noon-1 p.m. Today: Capital Festival Brass. victoria.ca/cityvibe
Joe Walsh, in concert with guest Kim Mitchell at Bullen Park, Esquimalt (behind Archie Browning Sport Arena) Gates; 5: 30 p.m., Show, 7 p.m. Bring lawnchair/blankets. Tickets: at hightideconcert.net or Lyle's Place, Ditch Records and McPherson Box office, 250-386-6121.
On the Dock with Ryan McMahon and Joel Wiggers at the Dinghy Dock Pub, 8 Pirates Lane, Nanaimo, 7 p.m. Tickets: $25 includes return ferry, 20% off food & the show. ticketzone.com
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. 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. Chinatown, 1 p.m. Ecclesiastical.
THEATRE
A Midsummer Night's Dream. Performance at 7 p.m. See Friday for details. Fringe Theatre Festival 2012. See Friday for details.
Singe Fest. See Friday for details.
WEDNESDAY
AUGUST 29
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.
MUSIC
Classical
Devon Joiner, pianist at the Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo, 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $22/$25. Tel. 250-754-8550.
Folk, Roots and Blues
Open Mic Night at Ocean Island Caf脙漏, 791 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m. Tel. 250-385-1788.
The House Cats at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.-midnight. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Tom Hooper 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.
Sara Marreiros and Galen Hartley CD release party at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Cost: $15/$20. Tel. 250-388-9166.
Lunchtime Concerts in the Square at Centennial Square, noon-1 p.m. victoria.ca/cityvibe Today: Linda Walker Jazz Ensemble.
Music in the Garden: Swing That Thing Trio at Abkhazi Garden, 1964 Fairfield Rd., 5: 30-8 p.m. Garden opens at 5: 30 for a delicious, outdoor, boxed picnic dinner. Bring a blanket or a chair for your spot on the garden. Cost: $12/$30 family/ under 12 free. abkhazi.com/ gardenevents
Lawrence Surges 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.
Beats on The Bay with DJ Lucas at Brentwood Bay Pub Patio, 849 Verdier Ave., 7 p.m. pub@brent woodbayresort.com
Younger Than Yesterday at the Clubhouse, 919 Douglas St., 8: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-383-7137.
OUTDOORS
CRD Parks programs. Tel. 250-478-3344 crd.bc.ca/parks Going Squirrelly. A guided walk for all ages at Francis/ King Regional Park. to learn about squirrels. Meet at Francis/King Nature Centre, off Munn Road, 1-2: 30 p.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. Art Deco/Modern, 1 p.m. James Bay.
THEATRE
A Midsummer Night's Dream. Performance at 7 p.m. See Friday for details.
Fringe Theatre Festival 2012. See Friday for details.
Singe Fest. See Friday for details.
THURSDAY
AUGUST 30
MUSIC
Classical
Musical Bouquets for Emily. See Friday for details.
Folk, Roots, Blues
The Temps at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022
Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993. vicpubco.ca
Tom Vickery Trio and Jazz Jam at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Donation. Tel. 250-388-9166.
Momentum's Rhythm and Blues Show at Bartholomew's Bar & Rockefeller Grille, 777 Douglas St., 9 p.m. Tel. 250-388-5111.
The Sweet Lowdown 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.
Nite and Day at Lido Waterfront Bistro, 1234 Wharf St., 7-9 p.m. Tel. 250-385-5436.
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.
Norm Smith at The Office Lounge, 759 Yates St., 9 p.m. Tel. 250-590-5253.
Lunchtime Concerts in the Square at Centennial Square, noon-1 p.m. Today: Trio Espresso with Carol Sokoloff. victoria.ca/cityvibe
Tom Lang Band at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.-midnight. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Music Bingo at My Bar and Grill, Howard Johnson Hotel, 310 Gorge Rd. E., 7-11 p.m. mybarandgrill.ca
OUTDOORS
CRD Parks programs. Tel. 250-478-3344 crd.bc.ca/parks Bountiful Berries. Discover the different kinds of berries at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park. Meet at Nature Centre, main Beaver Lake parking lot, 1-2: 30 p.m. Five years and up.
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. Inner Harbour, 1 p.m. Fort Victoria.
THEATRE
A Midsummer Night's Dream. Performance at 7 p.m. See Friday for details.
Fringe Theatre Festival 2012. See Friday for details.
Singe Fest. See Friday for details.
EVENTS
Victoria NOISE Festival, Friday and Saturday, the 10th annual event at Open Space, 510 Fort St. Friday: Noise at 8 p.m. Saturday: 2: 30 p.m. Film, 8 p.m. Noise. Tickets at Ditch Records or the door. industrial.org/noise
Fringekids Fest, Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in Market Square. Young children can enjoy the magic of Fringe with live performances, music, puppets, costumes, strolling performers, a bouncy castle and lot to make and do.
103rd Cobble Hill Fair, Saturday. An old fashioned country fair and exhibition with livestock and agricultural displays, tractor pushing, children's games, poetry contest and sheep dog demonstration starting at 7: 30 p.m. with pancake breakfast; 8: 30 a.m. Cobble Hill Horse Show, 10 a.m. opening of the Cobble Hill Fair. Special events: Friday Night Concert, 6: 30 p.m. with the Timebenders, Robyn and Ryleigh Gillespie and Norman Foote. Cost: $20/$10. Sunday: 25 Mile Dinner, 5-10 p.m. Advance tickets: $50 at [email protected] North Saanich Flavour Trail, Friday through Sunday. Friday: 7 p.m. Muse Winery, 11195 Chalet Rd. Saturday: Farms, food, markets and cultural events all day with special events at Wain Road Park Flee market, 3 p.m., Games 4 p.m., Mayor' Country Hoe-Down, 6 p.m. Movies under the starts, 8: 30 p.m. Sunday: Farms, food, markets and cultural events continue. See northsaanich.ca
Woodwynn Farms fundraiser, Saturday at Woodwynn Farms, 7785 West Saanich Rd., a family fun day from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. with music, magic, puppets and more featuring MC Charlie Ferris and music by Daniel Lapp and Ashbury West. No pets, alcohol or smoking. Cost: $10/$20 family. Details woodwynnfarms.com
Victoria Dahlia Society Flower Show at Westshore Town Centre in Langford (2945 Jacklin Rd.) Saturday 9: 30 a.m.-5: 30 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. victoriadahliasociety.org
Annual Lion Dance Parade in Chinatown, Sunday, 1: 30-2 p.m., rain or shine at the Gates of Harmonious Interest, followed by Kung Fu demonstration. hungfut.ca
Sunday Afternoon - 1862. The Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria presents an afternoon in 1862 with songs, dances and games from Victoria's past in Centennial Square, noon-5 p.m.
Cream Tea and Life Music, a fundraising event for Embracing the World at Metchosin Community House, 4430 Happy Valley Rd., Metchosin, Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Cost: $12. embracingtheworld.org
Greater Victoria Velodrome Association presents a spectator friendly Provincial Track Championships, Friday through Sunday, starting at 10: 30 a.m. at West Shore Parks and Recreation facility.
Tofino Lantern Festival, Sunday, 7-10: 30 p.m. at Tofino Botanical Gardens. raincoasteducation.org
Butchart Gardens Summer Festival, nightly to Sept. 1. Tel. 250-652-5256 or butchartgardens.com Friday: 7: 30 p.m. East Van Morrison. Saturday: 6 p.m. Tropic Mayhem; Fireworks at 9 p.m. Sunday: 7: 30 p.m. Kent Fiddy and David Sinclair. Monday: 7: 30 p.m., Greg Madill and Nightrise. Tuesday: 7: 30 p.m. Don't Go Changing. Wednesday: 7: 30 p.m. Dock Side Drive. Thursday: 7: 30 p.m. Chris Millington & Dancin'.
The Earth from Above: An Astronaut's Perspective, an illustrated presentation with Julie Payette, Canadian astronault and cochair of UVic's 50th anniversary honorary cabinet, Monday at University Centre, Farquhar Auditorium, 7 p.m. Free with a reserved ticket at 250-721-8480.
Tour sa国际传媒's oldest surviving synagogue, Congregation Emanu-El, 1461 Blanshard St.,Tuesday and Thursday, every hour from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost: $5. Tel. 250-382-0615.
(Re)Living the Past: Witnessing the Holocaust in 2012 by students of UVic. 2012 I-Witness Holocaust Field School will share stories and images of their trip to Central Europe,Wednesday, Legacy Art Gallery, 630 Yates St., 7-9: 30 p.m. Admission is free. Everyone is welcome. Please RSVP to [email protected]
Greek Fest, Tuesday through Sept. 2 at the Greek Community Centre, 4648 Elk Lake Dr., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. Family event with authentic Greek Food, heritage exhibit, arts, crafts, music and folk dancing. greekfest.ca
Robots - First Lego League: FLL) teams (gr. four-eight) as they learn about this year's robot challenge and research project. See the robot table and LEGO modules for this year's Robot Game at Emily Carr Library, Meeting room, 3500 Blanshard St., Tuesday 5: 30-8 p.m. Children, teens, adults and seniors welcome. See lego-stormers.com/fll-kick-off-201213.html
