LORI GOLDSTON
Where: Centennial United Church, 612 David St.
When: Thursday, June 15, 7 p.m. (doors at 6)
Tickets: $25 from ; $30 at the door
Why: Lori Goldston’s previous Victoria performance (at Vinyl Envy in 2020) is regarded with reverence, which made her return inevitable. The Seattle cellist has been upgraded to the Centennial United Church for her performance tonight, a venue befitting of someone with her esteemed resumé. Many know Goldston’s work from her collaboration with Nirvana in 1994 — she appeared with the band on its final recording, Unplugged in New York — but a deeper dive into her curriculum vitae reveals plenty of impressive accomplishments. Her performance tonight with Colorado singer-songwriter Josephine Foster is the last of their seven dates together, so you can expect something special to transpire.
GRAHAM PETTMAN
Where: Cowichan Public Art Gallery, 126 Ingram St., Duncan
When: Tuesday to Saturday (10 a.m.–4 p.m.) until July 5
Admission: Free
Why: The first solo show in 20 years by 84 year-old artist Graham Pettman runs until July 5 at the Cowichan Public Art Gallery in Duncan. Direct from 100 Mile House, B.C., Mimigwesiwak: Little People of the Cree showcases paintings and sculptures by the renowned Cree artist, who is one of the few non-Cowichan First Nations artists to ever exhibit their work in the territory of the Cowichan First Nations. That says something about the reputation of Pettman, who is long deserving of such acclaim.
SEAN DRABITT TRIO
Where: Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View St.
When: Thursday, June 15, 7 p.m. (doors at 5:30)
Tickets: $25 from
Why: Victoria’s Sean Drabitt has been a fan favourite for so long, it’s easy to take for granted what the mellifluous bassist contributes to the city’s jazz scene. Drabitt’s playing has taken him around the world, but he’s back living in Victoria after five years in Korea, and has a gig tonight at Hermann’s with pianist Brad Turner and drummer John Lee to celebrate his very recent return. Be sure to catch him while he’s here, as it will be fleeting: Drabitt is moving to New York City in September, where he cut his teeth as an upstart in the early 1990s.
