CALENDAR
FRIDAY JAN. 3 DANCE
Social
Argentine Tango Milonga every Friday, 7-11 p.m. at Cafe Casablanca Dance Club, 2524 Bridge St. Cost: $12; CafeCasablanca.ca. MUSIC
Classical West Coast Recital Series with Rae Gallimore and Barry Tan. An evening of music written for viola and piano, 7:30 p.m. at James Bay United Church, 511 Michigan St. Tickets: $25/$10 at eventbrite.ca.
Folk, Roots, Blues
Calvin Cairns and Charlie Gannon at the Irish Times Pub, 1200 Government St., 5-8 p.m.; vicpubco.ca; 250-383-7775.
Brett Smith-Daniels at the Irish Times Pub, 1200 Government St., 9 p.m.; vicpubco.ca; 250-383-7775.
Strangers at the Bard and Banker, 1022 Government St. 9:30 p.m.; vicpubco.ca; 250-953-9993.
Live Music: Favourites Blues Night at Cup of Joe Cafe, 230 Menzies St., 5-7 p.m. By donation.
Jazz John Lee: Next Generation Jazz Collective at Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View St., 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25/$20/$15; hermannsjazz.com.
Pop and Rock The Bright Side Fridays and Thursdays at Darcy’s Pub, 1127 Wharf St., 10 p.m.; darcyspub.ca. Pulse Radio at Bartholomew’s Pub, 777 Douglas St., 9 p.m. OUTDOORS
Walks and Runs
Discover the Past Walking Tours. No reservations. For tickets and start locations, go to discoverthepast.com
Ghostly Walks: Red Light District and Chinatown, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY JAN. 4 DANCE
Social B.C. Swing Dance Club Victoria — West
Coast Swing Dance, every Saturday, 8-11 p.m. at 847 Fisgard St. Cost: $10; learn more at facebook.com. MUSIC
Classical Early Music Society of the Islands
presents Bach and Buxtehude at Christ Church Cathedral Chapel of the New Jerusalem, 930 Burdett Ave., 8 p.m. Tickets: $30 at rmts.bc.ca or 250-386-6121.
Music at Wentworth Villa presents A Potpourri of Song For the New Year! Featuring Ingrid Attrot, Sarah Fryer, Benjamin Butterfield, Gary Relyea, Stephen Ralls and Bruce Ubukata. Tonight, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, 2:30 p.m. at 1156 Fort St. Tickets: $40/$25 at eventbrite.ca. Further details at wentworthvilla.com.
Folk, Roots, Blues
Calvin Cairns and Charlie Gannon at the Irish Times Pub, 1200 Government St., 5-8 p.m.; vicpubco.ca; 250-383-7775.
Brett Smith-Daniels at the Irish Times Pub, 1200 Government St., 9 p.m.; vicpubco.ca; 250-383-7775.
Temps at Bard and Banker, 1022 Government St. 9:30 p.m. vicpubco.ca; 250-953-9993.
The Co-Conspirators at Gor-geous Coffee, 100-300 Gorge Rd. West, 8-10 p.m.; gorgeouscoffee.com
Jazz Wes Carroll Confabulation CD Release Party at Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View St., 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $15/$13 at hermannsjazz.com. Tom Morrissey at Christie’s Pub, 1739 Fort St., 7:30-10:30 p.m.; christiespub.com.
Pop and Rock Cabin Fever: James Teej, J Feud, .Lacey at Copper Owl, 1900 Douglas St., 10 p.m.
The Bankes Brothers at Canoe Brewpub, 450 Swift St. Every Friday, 9:30 p.m. No cover.
Pulse Radio at Country Rose Pub, 592 Ledsham Rd., 8-11 p.m. Graham Van Pelt at Copper Owl, 1900 Douglas St., 10 p.m. Tickets: $15/$17 at eventbrite.ca OUTDOORS
CRD Parks programs. crd.bc.ca/parks; 250-478-3344.
New Year, New Beginnings, a guided adult hike at Thetis Lake Regional Park to discover this wooded parkland. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Pre-registration required.
Walks and Runs Discover the Past Walking Tours. No reservations. For tickets and start locations go to discoverthepast.com. Chinatown Walks, 10:30 a.m.; Victoria’s Story, 2 p.m.; Ghostly Walks: Old Town and Bastion Square, 7:30 p.m.
Garden City Wanderers 5/10-kilometre walk. Meet at Running Room, Broadmead Shopping Centre, 777 Royal Oak Dr. Registration 9:30 a.m., walk 10 a.m.; 250-477-9851; gardencitywanderers.ca
Juan de Fuca Pathfinders 5/10-kilometre walk. Meet at West Shore Parks & Recreation, 1767 Island Hwy. Registration 9:30 a.m., walk 10 a.m.; 250-478-7020.
SUNDAY JAN. 5 MUSIC
Classical
Music at Wentworth Villa presents A Potpourri of Song For the New Year! Featuring Ingrid Attrot, Sarah Fryer, Benjamin Butterfield, Gary Relyea, Stephen Ralls and Bruce Ubukata, 2:30 p.m. at 1156 Fort St. Tickets: $40/$25 at eventbrite.ca. Further details at wentworthvilla.com.
Concert Heart Strings: Refugees for Refugees Benefit Concert. Join global musicians on an epic musical journey with Sari Alesh and his band plus Guitar Trio at UVic. Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $100-$20 at eventbrite.ca
Folk, Roots, Blues
Dylan Stone after Open Stage by Victoria Folk Music Society, 7:30 p.m. at Norway House, 1110 Hillside. Cost: $7; victoriafolkmusic.ca.
Linggo at the Irish Times Pub, 200 Government St., 8:30 p.m.; vicpubco.ca; 250-383-7775.
Union Cartel at Bard and Banker, 1022 Government St.; vicpubco.ca; 250-953-9993.
Kitchen Party Jam every Sunday at Christie’s Pub, 1739 Fort St., 7-10 p.m.; 250-598-5333.
Sunday Jam at the Loft with Blue Rain. Every Sunday, 3-10 p.m. at the Loft Pub, Gorge Rd. E
Live music at the Market. Every Sunday, Monday and Wednesday, 12-2 p.m. at the Victoria Public Market, 1701 Douglas St. Free.
Jazz Dixieland Matinee with CanUS & Friends
with guest Tom Ackerman at Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View St., 1:30-3:30 p.m. Tickets: $12; hermannsjazz.com.
Pat’s House of Jazz, 2-4 p.m. at Osborne Bay Pub, 1534 Joan Ave., Crofton; 250-324-2245; cvcas.com.
Pop and Rock Hootenanny Open Mic at Logan’s Pub,1821 Cook St.,every Sunday, 4 p.m.; loganspub.com.
The Bomb Squad Sundays at Darcy’s Pub, 1127 Wharf St., 10 p.m.; darcyspub.ca OUTDOORS
CRD Parks programs. crd.bc.ca/parks; 250-478-3344. What’s That Evergreen? A guided walk for ages five years and up at Devonian Regional Park to take a closer look at local evergreen plants. 1-2:30 p.m., meet at the information kiosk in the parking lot off William Head Road.
Walks and Runs Discover the Past Walking Tours. No reservations. For tickets and start locations go to discoverthepast.com
Victoria’s Story, 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Ghostly Walks: Old Town and Bastion Square, 7:30 p.m.
Bird Walks with Naturalists. Every Sunday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. at Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Rd. More information at 250-479-0211.
Juan de Fuca Pathfinders 5/10-Kilometre walk. Meet at Travelodge, 2280 Beacon Ave., Sidney. Registration 9:30 a.m., walk 10 a.m.; 250-818-6870.
MONDAY JAN. 6 FILM
Movie Monday: Fiddler: Miracle Of Miracles at Eric Martin Theatre, 2328 Trent St. (use Fort St. entrance), 6:30 p.m. Parking at Caribbean Apt. lot; moviemonday.ca; 250-595-3542. MUSIC
Folk, Roots, Blues Knackers Yard at the Irish Times Pub, 1200 Government St., 8:30 p.m.; vicpubco.ca; 250-383-7775.
Jill Cooper at Bard and Banker, 1022 Government St., 8:30 p.m.; vicpubco.ca; 250-953-9993.
Live Music at the Market. Every Sunday, Monday and Wednesday, 12-2 p.m. at the Victoria Public Market, 1701 Douglas St. Free.
Open Music Jam at Fisgard Street Forum, 845 Fisgard St., Every Monday 6-11 p.m., play, sing, dance or just listen. Adults only, RSVP at facebook.com.
Jazz Mini-Concert and Open Traditional Music Session: Fiddle Connections with guest guitarist Adam Dobres, Pierre Schryer at Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View St., 7p.m. Tickets: $12/$10; hermannsjazz.com.
Pop and Rock The Lost Boys Mondays and Wednesdays at Darcy’s Pub, 1127 Wharf St., 10 p.m.; darcyspub.ca. OUTDOORS
Walks and Runs WalkSmart Victoria women’s walking group meets at 8:50 a.m. at Royal Oak shopping centre, 110-4430 West Saanich Rd., Monday through Thursday. Choose your days; contact sbrickett@shaw.ca.
TUESDAY JAN. 7 DANCE
Social
Scottish Country Dancing Open House at the City Light Church Hall, 550 Obed Ave., 7:30-9:30 p.m. Learn some easy Scottish country dances. No partner is required, wear soft-soled shoes. Free, find out more at viscds.ca MUSIC
Folk, Roots, Blues Black Angus at the Irish Times Pub, 1200 Government St., 9 p.m.; vicpubco.ca; 250-383-7775.
Gina Hosie at Bard and Banker, 1022 Government St., 8:15 p.m.; vicpubco.ca; 250-953-9993.
Unplugged Open Mic at Gorge-ous Coffee, 103-300 Gorge Rd. W Every Tuesday, 8-10 p.m. Free.
Jazz
Tuesday Night Jazz at the Church, bringing some of the best of the best in the Victoria jazz scene. Every Tuesday, 7-8:30 p.m. to July 28 at James Bay United Church, 511 Michigan St. Cost: $10; details at jamesbayunited.com.
Speakeasy, swing jazz and cocktail culture in an old-timey, Prohibition-era setting. Every Tuesday, 8-11:30 p.m. at the Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad St. Cost: $10 at the door includes a welcome drink.
Pop and Rock Southern Urge at Darcy’s Pub, 1127 Wharf St., Tuesdays, 10 p.m.; darcyspub.ca. OUTDOORS
Walks and Runs WalkSmart Victoria women’s walking group. See Monday for details. THEATRE
Black Sheep Comedy Open Mic at Logan’s Pub, 1821 Cook St. 8 p.m., signup, 7:30 p.m.; loganspub.com. WEDNESDAY JAN. 8 AUTHOR
Booked For Lunch. Readings from and discussion of new books, poems, playscripts at the Hub, 829 Fort St., 12-1:30 p.m. Free, with book display, all readers and writers welcome. MUSIC
Folk, Roots, Blues Knackers Yard at the Irish Times Pub, 1200 Government St., 8:30 p.m.; vicpubco.ca; 250-383-7775.
Jayden Holman at Bard and Banker, 1022 Government St. 8:30 p.m.; vicpubco.ca; 250-953-9993.
Live Music at the Market. Every Sunday, Monday and Wednesday, 12-2 p.m. at the Victoria Public Market, 1701 Douglas St. Free.
Jazz Spiral Swing Orchestra, every Wednesday at the Spiral Cafe, 418 Craigflower Rd., 7:30-9:30 p.m.; 250-386-9303.
Hermann’s Jazz Jam: Tom Vickery Trio at Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View St., 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $10; hermannsjazz.com.
Pop and Rock The Lost Boys Mondays and Wednesdays at Darcy’s Pub, 1127 Wharf St., 10 p.m . No cover. OUTDOORS
Walks and Runs Bird Walks with Naturalists. Every Sunday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. at Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Rd. More information at 250-479-0211.
WalkSmart Victoria women’s walking group. See Monday for details. THEATRE
Phillips Comedy Night at the Mint Restaurant, 1414B Douglas St. Every Wednesday, 8 p.m. Tickets: $7 at eventbrite.ca; $10 at the door.
Springboard Open Stage, to watch or to play. Every Wednesday at the Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad St., 9-11:30 p.m. THURSDAY JAN. 9 MUSIC
Classical Pacific Opera Victoria presents Fenlon and Fenlon at the Baumann Centre, 925 Balmoral Rd., 7 p.m. Tickets: $25 at rmts.bc.ca or 250-386-6121.
Folk, Roots, Blues The Strumbellas at the Royal Theatre, 7 p.m. Tickets: $59.50/$24.50 at rmst.bc.ca or 250-386-6121. Live music at the Irish Times Pub, 1200 Government St., 5-8 p.m. vicpubco.ca; 250-383-7775.
Brett Smith-Daniels at the Irish Times Pub, 1200 Government St., 8:30 p.m. vicpubco.ca; 250-383-7775.
Impulse Response at Bard and Banker, 1022 Government St. 9:30 p.m.; vicpubco.ca; 250-953-9993. Mark Commerford at Ross Bay Pub, 1516 Fairfield Rd., 6-9 p.m.; 250-370-1152. Open Mic Night at the Fernwood Inn, 1302 Gladstone Ave. Every Thursday, 8-11 p.m. Free; more at fernwoodinn.com.
Jazz
U-JAM Club Night with Kim Greenwood at Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View St., 5-10:30 p.m. Tickets: $10/$5; hermannsjazz.com.
Pop and Rock The Bright Side Fridays and Thursdays at Darcy’s Pub, 1127 Wharf St., 10 p.m.; darcyspub.ca. OUTDOORS
Walks and Runs WalkSmart Victoria women’s walking group. See Monday for details. THEATRE
Wet Coast Burlesque Presents: Polesque! Featuring pole acts, burlesque acts and a number of acts that are a combination of the two at the Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad St., 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $30/$26 at eventbrite.ca EVENTS
Lights of Wonder at Centennial Square. A holiday wonderland featuring themed light exhibits, four interactive light tunnels and a 40-foot festive tree, live entertainment and warm nibbles. Friday and Saturday, 4-10 p.m. Free, go to tourismvictoria.com for more.
Hoo-Ville at the Raptors! With Hands On Encounters, flying demonstrations, crafts for kids, Kyle Talks, Ravens in the Winter, hot chocolate and apple cider and more. Friday through Monday, 12-3 p.m. at Pacific Northwest Raptors Ltd., 1877 Herd Rd., Duncan. Tickets: $18/$16/$10 and details at pnwraptors.com.
McKenzie Elementary School Christmas Tree Chipping with the support of Bartlett Tree Experts. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at McKenzie Elementary School, 4005 Raymond St., North, back parking lot. By donation.
Christmas Tree Chipping with Castaway Rugby Club. Over 20 years providing this community service with proceeds supporting youth fitness age five years and up. Saturday, Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Jan. 11, 12-4 p.m. at Windsor Park on Currie Road by the rose garden. By donation.
Reynold’s Music Christmas Tree Chipping Fundraiser. Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 4, 5, 11 and 12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Reynold’s School parking lot, 3963 Borden St. By donation, proceeds to the Reynolds Music Program activities.
Sidney Lions Annual Tree Shredding. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Iroquois Park overflow parking area located on Ocean Avenue, just off 5th street by the round a bout. By donation.
The Magic of Christmas at Butchart Gardens. Enjoy colourful lights, carollers, ice skating and festive fare. Daily, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. to Monday. Details at butchartgardens.com.
Games Night Mondays featuring a boardgame cafe and arcade. Every Monday, 4 p.m. to closing at the Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad St. Cost: minimum $5 donation, ages 19+.
Royal B.C. Museum Happy Hour. Join us for themed events and activities for adults. Drinks and light fare are available for purchase and events are limited to designated galleries and are not museum-wide. Thursday, 5:30-7 p.m. at 675 Belleville St. Tickets: $10. Parallel Play childminding available for most dates, details at royalbcmuseum.bc.ca.
Royal B.C. Museum: 675 Belleville St.; royalbcmuseum.bc.ca or 250-356-7226. Wonder Sunday Family Series: Every Sunday, 1-3 p.m.
Maritime Museum of BC: 634 Humboldt St; mmbc.bc.ca. Tea & Talks, museum volunteers, archival staff and educators present unique artifacts. Every Thursday, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Free with admission.