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FRIDAY
SEPT. 7
AUTHOR
Shirley Langer's launch of her book Anita's Revolution, 7: 30 p.m. at The Moka House, 103-1633 Hillside Ave. Tel. 250-370-2077.
DANCE
Lessons
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
Argentine Tango with Seattle's Tony and Ilana. Comfortable Beginnings and Elegant Endings workshop at 8 p.m., followed by Milonga at 9 p.m. Cost: $20/$8. Caf脙漏 Casablanca, 2524 Bridge St. Details at tangopacifico.com
Swing City Dance at the Edelweiss Club, 108 Niagara St. Cha Cha Workshop with John de Pfyffer, 8 p.m., dance, 9-midnight. Cost: $8/$10. Tel. 250-920-7556.
Social
Listen to music and singing of Virtual Elvis Show by Scott MacDonald at Royal Canadian Legion, 411 Gorge Rd. E. 7: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-384-5213.
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
Arcanum 17 with Christopher Williams (bass), Robin Hayward (tuba), Charlie Marrow (composer) at Open Space, 510 Fort St. Tickets: $15/$10; openspace.ca/Arcanum17.
AFloat, an evening of lyric songs and poetry by Stanley K. Freiberg, tonight and Saturday, 7: 30 p.m. at VCM Wood Hall, 900 Johnson St. By donation. Tel. 250-386-5311
Seniors Concerts in the Park with Metapop String Quartet at Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park, Fridays through Sept. 14, 1: 30-3: 20 p.m.
Folk, Roots, Blues
The Broken Strings 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. Tel. 250-380-9515.
Jazz
Music at the Muse with local musicians Lisa Bosman and Heather McLeod, 7-9 p.m. at Muse Winery, 11195 Chalet Rd. Tickets: $18 at Muse Winery, tel. 250-656-2552; musewinery.ca
Peter Dent 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.
Groove Journey at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Cost: $15. Tel. 250-388-9166.
Washington Cook Trio at Vista 18, 740 Burdett Ave., 8-11 p.m. Tel. 250-382-9258.
Pop and Rock
Younger than Yesterday at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Tel. 250-361-3310.
The New Groovement 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 Terr., 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. 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.
SATURDAY
SEPT. 8
AUTHOR
Authors Avril Nagel and Randie Clark launch of their book When Your Child Dies: Tools for Mending Parents' Broken Hearts, 6-8 p.m. at The Moka House, 103-1633 Hillside Ave. Tel. 250-370-2077.
DANCE
Lesson
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
Argentine Tango Workshops with Seattle's Tony and Ilana, 1-2: 30 p.m. Rhythmic Steps for Milongas; 3-4: 30 p.m. Zippy Ochos. Caf脙漏 Casablanca, 2524 Bridge St. Cost: $25 per class; 8-9 p.m. Romantic Boleos, Barefoot Yoga Studio, 1303 Broad St. DJ: Tony Fan. $20 for lesson and milonga at 9 p.m. Details at tangopacifico.com.
Cops For Cancer Fundraiser Ballroom Dance at the Cadboro Bay United Church, 2625 Arbutus Rd. Rumba workshop with John de Pfyffer, 7: 30 p.m.; dance 8: 30-11 p.m. Tickets: $15 at tel. 250-920-7556.
Social
Dance to the music of Flashback Freddie at Royal Canadian Legion, 411 Gorge Rd. E., 8: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-384-5213.
New Imperial Social and Dance, with music by Waitin' for Wally at Chief and Petty Officers' Mess, 1575 Lyall St. Doors open 7: 30 p.m., dancing 8-11: 30 p.m. Tickets: $14/$10 at door, includes tea/coffee and a snack. Tel. 250-721-3799.
MUSIC
Classical
Vox Humana presents
Vox in the Stars at the NRC Centre of the Universe. 5071 West Saanich Rd. Tonight, 7 p.m. and Sunday, 5 p.m. Tickets: $25 at Long & McQuade Music, Ivy's Bookshop, tel. 250-483-401 or at voxhumanachoir.ca
AFloat, performance 7: 30 p.m. See Friday for details.
Folk, Roots, Blues
The Bright Side 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
Preston McCool at The Upper Deck Lounge, 229 Gorge Rd. E. at the Travelodge, 8 p.m. Tel. 250-383-8212.
Oliver Swain at the Superior, 106 Superior St. Tel. 250-380-9515.
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
Peter Dent at the piano, Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa, 45 Songhees Rd., 6-9 p.m. Tel. 250-360-2999.
Chris Millington with Brent Jarvis at the Bengal Lounge, Fairmont Empress hotel, 8 p.m. Tel. 250-384-8111.
Music in the Park with Casey Ryder Trio outdoor concert, Beacon Hill Park, Cameron Bandshell, 1: 30-3: 20 p.m. Free. gvcb.ca.
Washington Cook Trio at Vista 18, 740 Burdett Ave., 8-11 p.m. Tel. 250-382-9258.
Nick La Riviere Septet at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Cost: $16. Tel. 250-388-9166.
Pop and Rock
Groove Kitchen at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave., 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Broken Strings 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 Terr., 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. E., 8: 30 p.m. mybarandgrill.ca
OUTDOORS
Walk, Run, Hike
Chinatown Walks: Explore sa国际传媒's oldest Chinatown. Meet outside Starbucks, corner of Government and Fisgard streets, Saturday at 10: 30 a.m. Cost: $14. No reservations needed. Tel. 250-384-6698.
Outdoor Club of Victoria: Hike Horth Hill and area or East Sooke Park Coast trail. See ocv.ca for details.
Vic Y Volkssport John and Lois Duncan Walks and Barbecue: Meet at Centennial Park, 7400-block Wallace Drive, Central Saanich. Registration 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Walks: Red Route, six and 10 kilometres; Blue Route, five and 10 kilometres. Barbecue included brats, veggies, cookies and beverage. Tel. 250-386-6670; letswalkinvictoria.ca
CRD Parks programs. Tel. 250-478-3344 crd.bc.ca/parks Mount Work-Out! A guided hike with a CRD Regional Parks naturalist on this vigorous hike from marshy lowlands to rugged rocky outcrops. Bring lunch, water, raingear and sturdy hiking shoes. Mount Work Regional Park (Highlands), 1-2: 30 p.m., meet in the Munn Road parking lot. 12 years and up.
Moon of Harvest, Season of Mist, a guided walk with guest CRD Regional Parks naturalist Joe Percival through the trails of Witty's as you discover how autumn brings about changes. Witty's Lagoon Regional Park (Metchosin), 1-2: 30 p.m., meet at the Witty's Lagoon Nature Centre off Metchosin Road. Five years and up.
THEATRE
A Belfry B4Play, join CBC Radio's morning host Gregor Craigie for a live talk show featuring artists from our production of Red and experts from the visual art community, 11 a.m. at Belfry Theatre. Free.
SUNDAY
SEPT. 9
DANCE
Lesson
Contra Dance, with callers Kalia Kliban and Rosemary Lach and music by RigAJig. Lesson, 7 p.m., dancing 7: 30 p.m. at St. Martin's Hall, 550 Obed St. Beginners welcome, no partner required, wear soft-soled shoes and comfortable clothing. Cost: $8. Tel. 250-384-7823; victoriacontradance.com
Argentine Tango Workshops with Seattle's Tony and Ilana, 1-2: 30 p.m. Advanced Close Embrace Turns; 3-4: 30 p.m. Seductive Moves for Social Dancing. Caf脙漏 Casablanca, 2524 Bridge St. Cost: $25 per class; tangopacifico.com.
MUSIC
Classical
Vox Humana presents Vox in the Stars performance, 5 p.m., see Saturday for details.
Choral Evensong, a contemplative service of choral music, chant, and readings, 8-8: 45 p.m. at St. John's Anglican Church, 1611 Quadra St. Free; stjohnthedivine.bc.ca A Luminous Journey,a dramatic musical presentation celebrating the centennial of Abdu'l Baha's historic visit to North America, 3 p.m. reception, 4 p.m. performance at Alix Goolden Hall, 907 Pandora Ave. Free; bahaicommunities.com Country/Bluegrass Open Country with Clint Hanson at My Bar and Grill in the Howard Johnson Hotel, 310 Gorge Rd. E., 3-7 p.m.; mybarandgrill.ca Folk, Roots and Blues Deb Rhymer Band at The Upper Deck, 229 Gorge Rd. E., 3-7 p.m. Tel. 250-383-8212.
Sarah Tradewell Band after open stage, 7: 30 p.m. at Norway House, 1110 Hillside. Cost: $5. Tel. 250-475-1355 or victoriafolkmusic.ca
Jazz
Sunday Concerts in the Park at Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park, final event with Pinnacle Brass Quintet, 1: 30-3: 20 p.m.
Jazz Vespers with Smith, Keen and Leppard, 7 p.m. at St. John's United Church, 10990 West Saanich Rd. Free, offering will be taken. Contact: 250-656-0875 or [email protected]
The Capital City
Syncopators at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 3 p.m. Cost: $12; Carol Sokoloff and Trio Espresso, 8 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
k.d. lang and the Siss Boom Bang,8 p.m.at Royal Theatre. Tickets: $59.50/ $79.50/$119.50 at Royal and McPherson Box Office, tel. 250-386-6121 or 1-888-717-6121 and Rogers Wireless box office.
The Moonshiners at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave., 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Open Stage hosted by Roger Junker and friends at Redd's Roadhouse Pub, Comfort Hotel, 3020 Blanshard St., 3-7 p.m.
OUTDOORS
Old Cemeteries Society Tours. Workers of the World Unite! at Ross Bay Cemetery. Meet in front of Oregano's, Fairfield Plaza, 1516 Fairfield Rd., 2 p.m. Cost: $5. Tel. 250-598-8870.
5th Annual Kayak for a Cure Hope Floats Victoria at Willows Beach, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration: $50, all proceeds to InspireHealth. Contact: [email protected]; kayakforacure.org
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, final event. Meet at entrance staircase, 835 Humboldt St. 1 p.m. French tour, 2: 30 p.m. English tour. Free. Tel. 250-953-8820.
Outdoor Club of Victoria: Hike Beaver/Elk Lakes and Bear Hill. See ocv.ca for details.
Garden City Walkers five/10-kilometre walk (rated 2B). Meet at Saanich Commonwealth Place, 4636 Elk Lake Dr. Registration 9: 30 a.m., walk 10 a.m. Tel. 250-386-1279.
Learn to Nordic Pole Walk with master instructor Linda, 1: 30-3: 15 p.m., meet at Wendys/Tim Hortons parking lot, 1800 Island Hwy. Cost: $10, pre-register at 250-920-4005 or [email protected]; learntopolewalkwithlinda.ca
THEATRE
Phillips Comedy Night with host Wes Borg and headliner Sean Proudlove, 8-10 p.m. at Victoria Event Centre.1415 Broad St. Cost: $10/8. Tel. 250-380-1280.
MONDAY
SEPT. 10
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
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: Into the Wind 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
Classical
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: 50-11 a.m. Meet at Royal Oak McDonald's for registration. Details at tel. 250-479-4087, [email protected]
Learn to Nordic Pole Walk with master instructor Linda, 1: 30-3 p.m., meet at Cook Street and Dallas Road near park washroom. Cost: $10, pre-register at 250-920-4005 or [email protected]; earntopolewalkwithlinda.ca
TUESDAY
SEPT. 11
DANCE
Lessons
Scottish Country Dancing Lessons with the Vancouver Island Scottish Country Dance Society. No experience or partner necessary, dress casually and wear flat soft-soled shoes. Tuesdays to Sept. 25, 7: 30-9: 30 p.m. at VFGF Church Hall, 550 Obed Ave. Tel. 250-598-0207; [email protected]
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 Ed Peekekoot 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 David Vest at the Superior, 106 Superior St. Tel. 250-380-9515.
Jazz
Capital City Syncopators at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.-midnight. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Pop and Rock
Karaoke with Stacie at My Bar and Grill in the Howard Johnson Hotel, 310 Gorge Rd. E., 8 p.m. mybarandgrill.ca
World
Deva Premal and Miten in concert, 7: 30 p.m. at Alix Goolden Hall, 900 Johnson St. Tickets: $35 at Full Circle Studio Arts, tel. 250-920-4037, beyondthemindevents.com or $40 at the door. Tel. 250-386-5311
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
WEDNESDAY
SEPT. 12
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
Classic
Lieder at Lunch, an exploration of the German Lied repertoire with Sharon and Harald Krebs, 12: 30 p.m. at UVic, MacLaurin Music Building, Rm. B037. Free, bring your lunch.
Folk, Roots and Blues Open Mic Night at Ocean Island Caf脙漏, 791 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m. Tel. 250-385-1788.
Tom Hooper at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993. vicpubco.ca
Paul and Nadine at the Superior, 106 Superior St. Tel. 250-380-9515.
Pop and Rock
House Cats 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
On the Dock with Daniel Wesley, Hayley Sales and BJ Estates at The Dinghy Dock Pub, 8 Pirates Lane, Nanaimo, 7 p.m. Tickets: $30 (include return ferry, 20% off food and the show) at Lucid, Tranceformations, The Dog's Ear, The Dinghy Dock Pub, from the artists or online at ticketzone.com
THURSDAY
SEPT. 13
MUSIC
Folk, Roots, Blues
Tumblin Dice at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993. vicpubco.ca
Dave Land and The Twin Otters at the Superior, 106 Superior St. Tel. 250-380-9515.
Jazz
Tom Vickery Trio & Jazz Jam at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Cost: $8. Tel. 250-388-9166.
Chris Sartisohn and the Cold Cut Combo at Vista 18, 740 Burdett Ave., 8-11 p.m. 250-382-9258.
Friends of Music Society: Free Community Concert Series every Thursday at Eric Martin Theatre, 2328 Trent St. (use Fort Street entrance) 7 p.m. Tel. 250-592-5114. Tonight: Moodswing Orchestra.
Pop and Rock
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 Terr., Esquimalt, 8 p.m. Tel. 250-361-3666.
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
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 Harbour Towers, 345 Quebec St. Registration 5: 45 p.m., walk 6 p.m. Tel. 778-350-0861.
EVENTS
Cirque du Soleil - Quidam, through Sunday at Save-On-Food Memorial Centre. Friday and Saturday at 3: 30 and 7: 30 p.m. and Sunday at 1 and 5 p.m. Tickets: $45-$85/12 and under $36-$69/ military, seniors, students $40.50$72. Tel. 250-220-7777 or selectyourtickets.com
20th annual Great Canadian Beer Festival, Friday, 3-8 p.m. and Saturday, noon-6 p.m. at Royal Athletic Park. See gcbf.com. Sold-out event. Salt Spring Island's 2012 Pride Festival, the thirdlargest pride festival in sa国际传媒 Friday to Sunday, with the highlight parade, Saturday, 1 p.m. Details and schedule of events at glossi.org
Rockland Rocks the 150th, a neighbourhood party celebrating the city's anniversary and the Rockland neighbourhood. Featuring cultural events, entertainment, tours, children's events, food and more at Langham Court Theatre, the AGGV, Craigdarroch Castle and Government House. Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Schedule of events at thecastle.ca
Traditional Pole Raising Ceremony with Lt.-Gov. Steven Point, Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Government House, 1401 Rockland Ave. Free; ltgov.bc.ca
Esquimalt Centennial Community Celebration featuring music on two stages, with community displays, historic walks, food vendors, a beverage garden, a kids' zone with entertainers and more. Saturday, 11 a.m.9: 30 p.m. at Esquimalt Gorge Park. Free. See esquimaltcentennial2012.ca
Burnside Gorge Heritage Day, celebrate the history of one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Victoria with guided walking tours and a barbecue. Saturday, noon3 p.m. at Burnside Gorge Community Centre, 471 Cecelia Rd. Registration not required, tour bus option available for people with mobility issues. Free. Tel. 250-388-5251.
Vocal For Local, celebrating local businesses with a silent auction, local beer, wine, food and entertainment to fund neuroblastoma research and the sa国际传媒 Children's Hospital Foundation. Saturday, 7: 30-10 p.m. at Sidney Pier Hotel and Spa, 9805 Seaport Pl. Tickets: $20 (includes refreshements) at tel. 250-656-0341 or [email protected]
Sooke Fall Fair, featuring local art, music, food, the Great Sookeini Race and more. Saturday, 1-6 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in downtown Sooke; sookefallfair.ca
Victoria Conservatory of Music Open House with a free barbecue for all who attend, Saturday, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., 900 Johnson St.; vcm.bc.ca/calendars
St. Luke's Fantastic Fun Day, an event for the whole community with music, children's events, arts and crafts, food and guided tours of the churchyard by Pam Gaudio. Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 3821 Cedar Hill Cross Rd. Free. Contact: [email protected] or go to stlukesvictoria.ca
Barbecue fundraiser for Woodwynn Farms,an organic farm and therapeutic community for the homeless. During the farm market, Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., enjoy a burger, corn on the cob and beverage for $5; woodwynnfarms.org
13th annual Cops For Cancer Poker Run and Comedy Night, with Poker Run, barbecue, live auction, live bands and comedy and more. Saturday, starting at 11 a.m. at the Glen Lake Inn, 2668 Sooke Lake Rd. Tickets: $10 at the Inn. Details at facebook.com/events
RPBO Bird-Banding Open House, a chance to learn about our bird-banding programs with demonstrations, walks and prizes. Saturday, 10: 30 a.m.-2: 30 p.m. at Pedder Bay Marina, Pedder Bay Road off Rocky Point Road in Metchosin. Free; rpbo.org
The Eighth Annual Cowichan Wine and Culinary Festival, enjoy a variety of wine and culinary related events at various venues throughout the Cowichan region. Saturday through Sept. 16, tickets, schedule and map at wines.cowichan.net
The Eighth Annual Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dog Walk at Finn Beach, Neck Point Park, off Hammond Bay Road in Nanaimo. Saturday, 11: 30 a.m. with the traditional Parade of Cavaliers through the park at 1 p.m. Free, open to all Cavalier Spaniels, their humans and spectators; 250-758-8518; [email protected]
18th annual English Car Affair In the Park, with more than 100 classic and vintage British automobiles. Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site. Details at oecc.ca or tel. 250-652-1247.
Open House Tour of Fisherman's Wharf selected float homes, Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Suggested donation $10/$5, proceeds to James Bay Community School. Check in at reception table on main dock near Barb's for entry stamp. Tel. 778-265-4409.
The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria's House Tour 2012, tour some of Victoria's most remarkable addresses while watching leading local artists at work. Sunday, 11 a.m.5 p.m. Tickets: $35 at AGGV on Moss Street, Peninsula Gallery in Sidney and all three Garden Works locations. Details at aggv.ca/events/house-tour
Fifth annual Vining Street Block Party, with massive garage sale, live entertainment, silent auction, kids' events, barbecue by donation and much more. Sunday, 9 a.m.-6: 30 p.m. at the Vic High School Plaza (Fernwood and Vining). Details on Facebook, tel. 250-995-2696 or [email protected]
Metchosin Day, with more than 100 vendors, all-day entertainment,children's events, hayrides, demonstrations and much more. Sunday at Metchosin Municipal Grounds, behind Fire Hall on Happy Valley Road. Free. Details at district.metchosin.bc.ca
Scotiabank and sa国际传媒 SPCA Paws for a Cause, celebrate with your four-legged friend and save the lives of animals in your community. Sunday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Clover Point, Dallas Road. Cost: $25. Registration and details at spca.bc.ca/walk
Salty Sundays. September is pirate month at the Maritime Museum. Meet some dastardly buccaneers, search for hidden treasure and practise yer pirate speak. Sunday, 1 p.m., 28 Bastion Sq. Regular admission prices. Tel. 250-385-4222.
Hope as Action, a gathering for World Suicide Prevention Day. Monday, 4-6 p.m. at Camosun College 3100 Foul Bay Rd. at the Na'tsa'maht, The Gathering Place. Details at facebook.com/events
Braefoot Family Fun Night with live music, children's events, mascots and a barbecue by donation. Tuesday, 5-7: 30 p.m. at Braefoot Park, 1359 McKenzie Ave. RSVP at braefoot.ca/events
The Victoria International Chalk Art Festival, a family friendly festival presenting an array of international and local chalk artists. Wednesday to Sept. 16, on Government Street, (including a chalk art exposition between Fort and Yates streets, closed to traffic for two days) and the Bay Centre. Free. Go to victoriachalkfestival.com
Snowbird Lifestyle Presentations with Bowser & Blue, helping to celegrate the Snowbird Lifestyle, Wednesday, 1-4 p.m. at McPherson Playhouse. Free.
Chinatown Night Market, Autumn Moon Lantern Festival, Wednesday, 5-9 p.m. in Chinatown; chinatown nightmarket.ca
Rifflandia, four days of music, art, cinema, food and more. Thursday to Sept. 16 at Market Square, Royal Athletic Park, Alix Goolden Hall, Club9ONE9, Victoria Events Centre, Lucky Bar and Metro Theatre. Tickets: $140 three day park pass/$80 one-day park pass/$60 three night pass/$175 Super pass/$295 VIP Pass. Schedule and details at rifflandia.com
The Victoria Drop Zone: Superheroes are invited to challenge themselves and change lives on Thursday. All money raised in Victoria remains on Vancouver Island to help Easter Seals Camp Shawnigan and Easter Seal House for children with disabilities. Registration and details at thedropzone.ca, tel. 250-370-0518 or email [email protected]
Artsmash, a massive arts season launch party, meet the artists and arts workers who will create hundreds of events. Thursday, 5-6 p.m. at Belfry Theatre, 1291 Gladstone Ave. RSVP to [email protected]
