THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
Where: Cinecenta, Student Union Building, University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Rd.
When: Friday, Oct. 25 (7 p.m. and 9 p.m.) and Saturday, Oct. 26 (5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Tickets: $11.98 from cinecenta.com
Why: Halloween is clearly upon us when cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show returns to local theatres, especially with screenings that feature a costume contest embedded into the event. Cinecenta is a welcoming environment for an event of this magnitude, which will be met with prop-wielding attendees eager to interact and engage with actor Tim Curry and Co. (theatre operators ask that you do not bring water pistols, however). Take the opportunity to see this time warp from 1974, it’s one of the all-time greats.
DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE
Where: Christ Church Cathedral , 930 Burdett Ave.
When: Saturday, Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $27.96 ($11.98 for students) from eventbrite.ca
Why: The gothic Christ Church Cathedral — one of Canada’s largest churches — is the perfect setting for acclaimed improviser David Briggs to do what he does best Saturday during a screening of the 1931 silent film, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Briggs will provide improvised accompaniment on pipe organ, while actor Fredric March (in his Oscar-winning role) devolves on screen from mild-mannered man of science into a homicidal maniac. A fun frightfest, for all involved.
MIKE WATT TRIO
Where: The Mint, 1414 Douglas St.
When: Friday, Oct. 25, 8 p.m.
Tickets: Sold out
Why: Even longtime fans of jazz-punk icon Mike Watt can’t predict what will transpire at this gig, which is reason enough to scour the secondary market for a way into his sold-out performance at The Mint restaurant on Friday. The former Minutemen/Stooges/Firehose bassist is a true iconoclast, and he still has enough gas in the tank at the age of 66 to keep things very interesting in concert. He’ll be joined by former Björk drummer Chris Corsano and Saccharine Trust guitarist Joe Baiza for a set of avant garde free jazz and crust punk.
