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FRIDAY
SEPTEMBER 21
AUTHOR
Dorothy Mindenhal, architectural historian and author of Unbuilt Victoria, the architectural plans and transportation schemes that were rejected, at Central Branch Library, 12: 30-2 p.m. Register at gvpl.ca
Amy Bowring and Dr. Allanna Lindgren, dance historians, speak about the history of dance in the capital region at Nellie McClung Branch library, 7-8: 30 p.m. Register at 250-595-1829 or community @dancevictoria.com
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. Beginners workshop at 8 p.m., followed by Milonga at 9 p.m. Cost: $10/$8. Caf脙漏 Casablanca, 2524 Bridge St. Details at tangopacifico.com
Swing City Dance at the Edelweiss Club, 108 Niagara St. East Coast Swing workshop with John de Pfyffer, 8 p.m., dance, 9-midnight. Cost: $8/$10. Tel. 250-920-7556.
Saanich International Folkdancers teaches dances followed by requests, every Friday at Fairfield United Church, 1303 Fairfield Rd., 7-10 p.m. Wear soft-soled shoes. Cost: $5/$4 drop in. Details sifd.ca
Dance to the music of Rukus at Royal 91原创 Legion, 411 Gorge Rd. E. 7: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-384-5213.
FILM THIRD ANNUAL LATIN
Third Annual Latin American and Spanish Film Week, today though Sunday at Cinecenta, Student Union Building, UVic; uvic.ca/visitors
FUN FOR KIDS
Children's events Saturday through Thursday will be carried on the Family 4-1-1 page in Saturday's Times 91原创.
MUSIC
Classical
The Best of Brian Jackson with the Victoria Symphony at the Royal Theatre today and Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets: $35 and up. Tel. 250-386-6121.
What is Life? Milton Schlosser piano concert at Lutheran Church of the Cross, 3787 Cedar Hill Rd., 7: 30 p.m. Cost: $20/$5. Tel. 250-477-6222.
Fridaymusic. UVic School of Music presents students of various instruments in concert at Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, 12: 30 p.m. Donation. Tel. 250-721-8559.
Folk, Roots, Blues
Harpdog Brown and Brandon Isaak at Merlin's Sun Home Theatre, 1983 Fairfield Rd., 8 p.m. Cost: $20. Tel. 250-598-7488.
Dusty and Lane 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.
Reggae Planet celebrates 50 Years of the Wailers,a tribute to Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer at the Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo, 7 p.m. Tickets: $30/$20. Tel. 250-754-8550.
Jazz
Dave Paulson at the piano, Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa, 45 Songhees Rd., 6-9 p.m. Tel. 250-360-2999.
Joe Powers and Yosuke Onuma at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Cost: $20 advance./$23 door. Tel. 250-388-9166.
Aurora Scott Trio at Vista 18, 740 Burdett Ave., 8-11 p.m. Tel. 250-382-9258.
Pop and Rock
Ginzou Knives at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Shred Kelly 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 Tce., Esquimalt, 8 p.m. Tel. 250-361-3666.
Younger Than Yesterday at Bartholomew's Pub, 777 Douglas St. 9 p.m. Tel. 250-388-5111.
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 B.C.'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., Fridays and Saturdays at 7: 30 and 9: 30 p.m. No reservations needed. Cost: $14. Tel. 250-384-6698.
THEATRE
Red. Belfry Theatre presents its new production of Red, the Tony Award-winning play by John Logan, today through Oct. 14 at the Belfry,1291 Gladstone Ave., Tuesday through Saturday at 8 p.m., matin脙漏e Saturday at 4 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. and Wednesday at 1 p.m. Tickets: $25-$40. Tel. 250-385-6815 or tickets.belfry.bc.ca
Meet Michael Shamata, Belfry Theatre artistic director for a lunchtime chat about Mark Rothko, for behind the scenes of the production of Red at Juan de Fuca Branch Library, 1759 Island Hwy., noon.
SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER 22
AUTHOR
Munro's book release with David Gurr's The Charlatan Variations and Vanessa Winn, The Chief Factor's Daughter plus tango demonstration from 3-4 p.m. at 1108 Government St. Tel. 250-382-2464.
Rick Scott: The Great Gazzoon, launch of new four-CD musical audio novel at Harbourfront Library, Nanaimo, 2 p.m. gazzoon.com
DANCE
Lesson
Club Revue Ballroom Dance with music by Roman Yue at Cadboro Bay United Church, 2625 Arbutus Rd., 8-10: 30 p.m. Cost: $10. Tel. 250-592-1602.
91原创 Island Bellydance Showcase and workshops by the Oriental Performing Arts Society. Workshops at 10 a.m. details see OPAsociety.com followed by showcase at Royal 91原创 Legion, 411 Gorge Rd. E. at 8 p.m. Tickets; $5/$10. Tel. 250-298-6568.
Knights of Columbus monthly public dance at St. Andrew's Elementary School Hall, 1012 Pandora Ave., 8: 45 p.m.-midnight. Cost: $12. Jive lesson at 8 p.m. [email protected]
Dance to the music of Rukus at Royal 91原创 Legion, 411 Gorge Rd. E. 8: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-384-5213.
MUSIC
Classical
The Best of Brian Jackson. See Friday for details.
Country/Bluegrass
Country Legends: A tribute to Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline with Sara Jeanne Hosie and David James at the McPherson Playhouse, 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $45.50 and up. Tel. 250-386-6121.
Western night with Ed Peekakoot at Britannia Legion, 780 Summit Ave., 6 p.m. Tel. 250-2383-6411.
Folk, Roots, Blues
Oliver Swain at the Superior, 106 Superior St. Tel. 250-380-9515.
We are Family 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
Harris Gilmore and the MoJos at The Upper Deck Lounge, 229 Gorge Rd. E at the Travelodge, 8 p.m. Tel. 250-383-8212.
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
Dave Paulson at the piano, Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa, 45 Songhees Rd., 6-9 p.m. Tel. 250-360-2999.
Aurora Scott Trio at Vista 18, 740 Burdett Ave., 8-11 p.m. Tel. 250-382-9258.
Joe Powers and Yosuke Onuma at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Cost: $20/$23. Tel. 250-388-9166.
Pop and Rock
David McCaig performs live at Intrepid Theatre, #2-1609 Blanshard St., 7-10 p.m. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation. davidmccaiggenreneutral. com/cd.html
Summer and the Sinners at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave., 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Tower and Trees CD release party 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 Tce., 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
Danha at Sopranos, 730 Caledonia Ave. Tickets: $12 at Lyle's Place or Ditch Records. Tel. 250-382-5853.
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 Hawk Watch. A drop-in event at East Sooke Regional Park to watch the turkey vultures "kettling" and see live raptor demonstrations plus spotting scopes set up at viewpoints above Beechey Head. Bring binoculars, water and lunch to the Aylard Farm parking lot off Becher Bay Road, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Walk, Run, Hike
Chinatown Walks: Explore Canada's oldest Chinatown. Meet outside Starbucks, corner of Government and Fisgard streets, Saturdays at 10: 30 a.m. Cost: $14. No reservations needed. Tel. 250-384-6698.
Outdoor Club of Victoria: Hike Trails in John Dean Park. See ocv.ca for details.
Light the Night. Annual walk for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at UVic. Parking lot #10, 5: 30-9 p.m. Donation. lightthenight.ca
Vic Y Volkssport five/10kilometre walk (rated 3B): Meet at Bear Mountain Parkway, Parking Lot at road end, Langford. Registration 9: 30 a.m., walk 10 a.m. Tel. 250-385-8519.
Club Tread: Hike East Sooke Coast Trail and Babbington Hill. See clubtread.org
THEATRE .
Red. Performance at 4 and 8 p.m. See Friday for details. CCPA presents a free public event for the public to watch or join in with samples classes of dancing, acting and singing at Uptown, 2 p.m. Tel. 250-595-9970 or ccpacanada.com
Tim Gosley: A Man Behind Some Puppet with guests Janet Walker, Douglas Hensley and Cathy Fern-Lewis at 1983 Fairfield Rd., 8 p.m. Ticket: $15. Tel. 250-598-7488. Note: Entertainment focused toward adults.
SUNDAY
SEPTEMBER 23
AUTHOR
Friends of B.C. Archives Lecture: Jay Sherwood about Surveyor General Gerry Andrews, Furrows in the Sky at Newcombe Conference Hall, Royal B.C. Museum, 675 Belleville St., 2 p.m. Cost; $5. Tel. 250-598-1835.
Rick Scott: The Great Gazzoon, launch of new four-CD musical audio novel at 151 Craig St., Duncan, 2 p.m. gazzoon.com
DANCE
Ceilidh Dance for all ages at The Centre, next to Brentwood Library, 1229 Clarke Rd., 2-4 p.m. Cost; $5/$10 family. Wear comfy clothes and softsoled shoes. [email protected]
People Meeting People with music by Alan Steel. Dress theme: Hardtimes at Monterey Centre, 1442 Monterey Ave., 7-10 p.m. Cost: 10. Tel. 250-595-0058.
MUSIC
Classical
Victoria Baroque Players with soprano, Nancy Argenta at Anglican Church of St. John the Divine, 1611 Quadra St., 7: 30-9: 15 p.m. Tickets: $24/$23/$5. victoria-baroque.com
Steinway Fundraiser with Robert Silverman, piano and the Lafayette String Quartet at UVic, Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, 2: 30 p.m. Tickets: $50. Tel. 250-721-8480.
Music on Sunday at the Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd. West, Qualicum Beach, 2: 30-4: 30 p.m. Cost: $16. Today: The DieMahler String Quartet. See theoldschoolhouse.org
Country/Bluegrass
The Moonshiners at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 8: 30-11: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Open Country with Cliff 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
Paul and Nadine at the Superior, 106 Superior St. Tel. 250-380-9515.
Jesse Roper at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993. vicpubco.ca
Anne Louise Genest with Miriam Sonstenes after open stage, 7: 30 p.m. at Norway House, 1110 Hillside. Cost: $5. Tel. 250-475-1355 or victoriafolkmusic.ca
Deb Rhymer Band at The Upper Deck, 229 Gorge Rd. E., 3-7 p.m. Tel. 250-383-8212.
Jazz
CanUs at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St.,4-7 p.m. Cost: $12. Tel. 250-388-9166.
Brad Prevedoros at Seahorse Caf脙漏, 799 Verdier Ave., 6-9 p.m. Tel. 250-544-1565.
Pop and Rock
Father John Misty at at Lucky Bar, 517 Yates St., 8 p.m. Tickets: $20 at Lyle's Place, Ditch or ticketweb.ca The Shins with Washed Out at the Royal Theatre, 7 p.m. Tickets: $42.50. Tel. 250-386-6121.
OUTDOORS
Old Cemeteries Society Tours. Capital Crimes tour with T.W. Paterson at Ross Bay Cemetery. Meet in front of Oregano's, Fairfield Plaza, 1516 Fairfield Rd., 2 p.m. Cost: $5. Tel. 250-598-8870.
Geocaching Jaunts, join an experienced cacher as you explore the CRD finding many hidden treasures along the way, 10 a.m.noon at 521 Craigflower Rd. Cost: $10 pp/$20 per family.
Contact: coordinator@ victoriawest.ca; details at victoriawest.ca
TD Tree Days hosts tree planting with 125 trees to be planted by volunteers at Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, Swan Lake Rd., 10 a.m. Volunteers can sign up at tdtreedays.com
CRD Parks programs. Tel. 250-478-3344 crd.bc.ca/parks Wild West Coast Walk at East Sooke Regional Park. Join CRD Parks' naturalist for a hike along the coast trail from Aylard Farm to Beechey Head. Meet at kiosk in Aylard Farm parking lot off Becher Bay Road, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring lunch and water, dress for weather. Adults only.
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.
Garden City Wanderers five/10-kilometre walk (rated 2B): Meet at Mount Douglas Park, Saanich. Registration 9: 30 a.m., walk 10 a.m. Tel. 250-818-5667.
Outdoor Club of Victoria: Hike Lochside Trail - five parks loop or trails in the Sooke Hills See ocv.ca for details.
THEATRE
Red. Performance at 2 p.m. See Friday for details.
MONDAY
SEPTEMBER 24
AUTHOR
Victoria Children's Literature Roundtable at the Nellie McClung Branch Library, with University of Alberta professor emeritus Jon C. Stott, 7: 30 p.m. Cadboro Bay Books table from 7 p.m. Cost: $5/$4. Tel. 250-598-3694.
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:
Rainman 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
Victoria Film Festival at the Library, Mondays through November at Central Branch Library, noon-1 p.m. VFF will screen short submission with you as the jury. gvpl.ca
MUSIC
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: 303 p.m., meet at Cook Street and Dallas Road near park washroom. Cost: $10, preregister at 250-920-4005 or [email protected] Events daily at different locations and times. Full details see: learntopole walkwithlinda.ca
TUESDAY
SEPTEMBER 25
DANCE
Lessons
Scottish Country
Dancing Lessons with the 91原创 Island Scottish Country Dance Society. No experience or partner necessary, dress casually and wear flat soft soled shoes, 7: 30-9: 30 p.m. at VFGF Church Hall, 550 Obed Ave. Tel. 250-598-0207; [email protected]
Social
Argentine Tango: Tango 91原创o Tuesday Milonga. 9 p.m. Caf脙漏 Casablanca, 2524 Bridge St. $8. tangopacifico.com
Dance to the music of Ron King at Royal 91原创 Legion, 411 Gorge Rd. E. 8: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-384-5213.
MUSIC
Classical
Spotlight Series: Classical Coffee Concert with Sarah Hagen and Krzysztof Kaczka at the Port Theatre Lobby, 125 Front St., Nanaimo, 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $25/$22/$15. Tel. 250-754-8550.
Country/Bluegrass
Benefit Concert with Nashville pianist, singer and songwriter Gordon Mote at 7820 Central Saanich Rd., 7: 30-9: 30 p.m. to raise money for ThriveMalawi, a 91原创 organization committed to helping disabled and disadvantaged children in Malawi, Africa. Tickets: $20 at Christian Book and Music. Tel. 250-652-2777.
Folk, Roots, Blues
Tyler Harvey at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993.
Foxglove at the Superior, 106 Superior St. Tel. 250-380-9515.
Owls by Nature at The Fort St. Caf脙漏, 742 Fort St. Tel.250-382-3130.
Jazz
Capital City Syncopators at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.-midnight. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Pop and Rock
On the Dock with Alyse Paquette & Luke Satre, Jupiter Jill, Jason Atkinson at The Dinghy Dock Pub, 8 Pirates Lane, Nanaimo, 7 p.m. Tickets: $20 includes return ferry. 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
THEATRE
Red. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
The Music of ABBA, tribute show at the Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo, 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $51.50. Tel. 250-754-8550.
WEDNESDAY
SEPTEMBER 26
AUTHOR
The Life and Art of Ina D.D. Uhthoff by Christina Johnson-Dean an illustrated talk at CACGV Arts Centre at Cedar Hill, 3220 Cedar Hill Rd.,7: 30 p .m.
Barry Gough: Juan de Fuca's Strait: Voyages in the Waterway of Forgotten Dreams, book launch at Maritime Museum of B.C., 28 Bastion Square, 7 p.m. Free or by donation. Tel. 250-385-4222.
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
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
House Cats at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.-midnight. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Jazz
The Steepe at the Superior, 106 Superior St. Tel. 250-380-9515.
Pop and Rock
Jennifer Warnes, in concert at Alix Goolden Hall, 907 Pandora Ave., 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $45 door/$41.50 advance at Lyle's Place,Ditch Records or McPherson Box Office or hightideconcerts.net
THEATRE
Red. Performance at 1 and 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
The Music of ABBA, tribute show at the McPherson Playhouse, 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $56.50. Tel. 250-386-6121.
THURSDAY
SEPTEMBER 27
AUTHOR
John Barton, book of poem launch, For the Boy with the Eyes of the Virgin: Selected Poems at Cadboro Bay Book Co., 2840 Cadboro Bay Rd., 7 p.m. Free. cadborobaybooks.com
MUSIC
Classical
Folk, Roots, Blues
Martyn Joseph and guests at Alix Goolden Hall, 907 Pandora Ave., 7 p.m.Tickets: $25. vcm.bc.ca Friends of Music Society: Free Community Concert Series every Thursday at Eric Martin Theatre, 2328 Trent St. (use Fort St. entrance) 7 p.m. Tel. 250-592-5114. Tonight: Moodswing Chorus. Broken Strings at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993. vicpubco.ca
Jazz
Pablo Cardenas, Solo Piano, in concert at Tom Lee Music Concert Hall, Unit 105, 2401D Millstream Rd., 7-8: 30 p.m. Tickets: $10/$5 at Lee, Ditch Records and Lyle's Place.
The Tom Vickery Trio & Jazz Jam at Hermann's Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Cost: $8. Tel. 250-388-9166.
Tanqueray Gypsy Jazz Night at Vista 18, 740 Burdett Ave., 8-11 p.m. 250-382-9258.
Dave Lang and the Twin Otters at the Superior, 106 Superior St. Tel. 250-380-9515.
Pop and Rock
The Legendary Platters and the Ink Spots at the Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo, 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $42.50. Tel. 250-754-8550.
The 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 Tce., 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
Garden City Wanderers. Meet at Harbour Towers, 345 Quebec St. Registration 5: 45 p.m., walk 6 p.m. Tel. 778-350-0861.
THEATRE
Red. Performance at 8 p.m. See Friday for details.
John Pinette, comedian, at the McPherson Playhouse, today and Sept. 28 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $53.75. Tel. 250-386-6121.
MARKETS
Bastion Square Public Market, with artisans, Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m.5: 30 p.m. to Sept. 29. 250-885-1387.
Goldstream Station Market, Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. to Oct. 13 at Bryn Maur Road and Goldstream Avenue. 250-507-5767 or goldstreamstationmarket.ca
James Bay Summer Market, every Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. to Oct. 27, corner of Menzies and Superior streets. 250-381-5323.
McKenzie Community Market, every Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. to Sept. 29, at Victoria Salvation Army Citadel, 4030 Douglas St. 250-516-5669.
Metchosin Farmers Market every Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. to Oct. 28 at Metchosin Municipal Grounds, 4450 Happy Valley Rd.
Moss Street Market, every Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. to Oct. 27, corner of Moss Street and Fairfield Road. mossstreetmarket.com
North Saanich Farm Market, every Saturday to Oct. 27, 9: 30 a.m.-12: 30 p.m. at St. John's United Church gardens, 10990 West Saanich Rd. Live music every week. north saanichfarmmarket.ca
Peninsula Country Market every Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. to Oct. 13 at 1528 Stelly's Cross Rd., Saanich Fairgrounds. Live music, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 250-216-0521.
Saltspring Market in the Park, every Saturday to Oct. 27 at Centennial Park, Fulford-Ganges Road, 8: 30 a.m.-4 p.m. saltspringtourism.com
Sooke Country Market, every Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. to Oct. 27 at Otter Point Road, Sooke. sookecountrymarket.com
Summer Market, Market Square, Inner Courtyard, 560 Johnson St., every Wednesday, noon-5 p.m. to Sept. 26. victoriapublicmarket.com
Sunday Market at Bastion Square/Farmers' Market on Langley Street, every Sunday, 11 a.m.-4: 30 p.m. to Sept. 30. 250-885-1387.
