HEARTS & HUSTKAS
Where: Langham Court Theatre, 805 Langham Ct.
When: Friday, Feb. 17
Tickets: Sold out
Why: This fundraiser is in support of Ukrainians new to Victoria and is a benefit for Help Ukraine 91原创 Island Society, a volunteer organization that has assisted more than 800 Ukrainians (mainly women and children) relocate to the Island. The community event has pulled in resources from across the arts community for the cause, including representatives from Veselka Ukrainian Dance Association, Ballet Victoria, the Kalyna Choir and LUNA Ensemble, along with saxophonist Anton Serdiuk, trumpeter Eldar Talipov, violinist Tatiana Kostour, pianist Iryna Graifer and bandurist Christine Chepyha. All artists involved have donated their time, and 100 per cent of ticket sales will benefit those in need. That’s a big win on a multitude of levels. For more information, visit .
THE CONSONE QUARTET
Where: St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 924 Douglas St.
When: Saturday, Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $28-$31 from (students and youth free at the door)
Why: Everything is headed in the right direction for the Consone Quartet, including an endorsement from BBC Radio 3. With repertoire from the Classical and Romantic eras as their focus, these British upstarts have earned across-the-board acclaim, and will be making their Victoria debut Saturday as part of their hotly anticipated inaugural North American tour. The period instrument quartet will perform works by Mozart, Mendelssohn and Haydn during their Victoria debut, which is sure to be among the highlights of the classical music calendar in 2023.
LITTLE WILLY
Where: Intrepid Theatre, 2-1609 Blanshard St.
When: Thursday, Feb. 16, to Sunday, Feb. 19
Tickets: $45 from
Why: Toronto’s Ronnie Burkett is a show-stopping master puppeteer with a reputation for pushing the boundaries of the form. That’s good news for those attending one of his adults-only Little Willy performances set for Intrepid Theatre this week as reviews have been astounding thus far. Burkett, who was last here in 2017, has a new salon-style show in store for fans, with a cast of wacky characters (from burlesque star Dolly Wiggler to has-been actress Esmé Massengill) and an inspired take on Romeo & Juliet on tap. Don’t miss it.
