CRITICS’ PICKS

JAZZ

What: Pablo Cardenas Plays Jobim Where: Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View St. When: Friday, 8 p.m. (doors at 6) Tickets: $15 at Mirage Coffee (735 Yates St.); $20 at the door Why: You won’t do much better than a show featuring local favourite Pablo Cardenas playing the songs of the late “George Gershwin of Brazil” in the intimate Hermann’s Jazz Club. Cardenas, a gifted pianist, will be joined at the show by Rob Johnson (bass) and León Torres (percussion). A tribute not to be missed. — Mike Devlin

BROADWAY SHOWTUNES

What: Gotta Getta Gimmick Where: Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View St. When: Monday, 8 p.m. Admission: $20 Why: Victoria’s Gotta Getta Gimmick has established a reputation for its fun-loving, sometimes raucous renditions of Broadway songs. This time, the company pays tribute to composer/lyricist Jason Robert Brown, known for Parade and The Bridges of Madison County. The second half of the show is a piano-bar style hoedown in which one can jump the stage and join in the singing fun. — Adrian Chamberlain

MEMORIAL

What: Jim Munro: A Celebration of Life Where: Alix Goolden Hall, Victoria Conservatory of Music When: Monday, 3 p.m. Why: Munro’s Books is one of Canada’s most famous bookstores. Its founder was Jim Munro, who died in November at the age of 87. A celebration of his storied life will be held Monday at Alix Goolden Hall. The Munro family invites friends, customers and former staffers to join them for an afternoon of memories and music. — AC