THURSDAY, APRIL 4
Tosca by Giacomo Puccini, presented by Pacific Opera Victoria, 8 p.m. at the Royal Theatre, Thursday, Saturday, April 10 and 12 and matinée April 14, 2:30 p.m. Tickets at rmts.bc.ca or tel. 250-386-6121. >See the story in the GO section, page C1
Bill Bragg: The Tooth and Nail Tour, 7:30 p.m., Alix Goolden Hall. Tickets at Ditch Records, Lyle’s Place or vcm.bc.ca
Mad Mayors Tea Party: Meet the filmmakers of this Victoria Film Festival selection at Victoria College of Art’s annual spring show, 7 p.m., Cedar Hill Recreation Centre, 3220 Cedar Hill Rd. Tel. 250-475-7121.
University of Victoria Wind Symphony, conducted by Gerald King, presents its 50th anniversary concert featuring student soloists and conductors, 8 p.m. at University Centre Farquhar Auditorium. Tel. 250-721-8480.
African Percussion Concert, presented by the 30-member percussion ensemble from MUS208 African Hand Drumming, noon at the University of Victoria. Phillip T. Young Recital Hall. Tel. 250-721-8559.
Johnny Galactic at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993; vicpubco.ca
Olivier Clements and Dissonant Histories, 8 p.m. at Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View St. Tel. 250-388-9166; hermannsjazz.com
FRIDAY, APRIL 5
Symphony in the City Goes Uptown, a chance to spend a glamorous evening on the town while supporting the Victoria Symphony’s Education and Outreach programs. Live performances by Sapphire Strings and fusion violin music by Kytami, 7-11:30 p.m. at Uptown; victoriasymphony.ca
The Importance Of Being Earnest, presented by the Peninsula Players at Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave., Sidney. Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, 2 p.m. Tickets at tickets.marywinspear.ca or tel. 25-656-0275.
Ford World Men’s Curling at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre, Friday, Saturday and Sunday; saveonfoodsmemoricalcentre.com
Queenie and the Groove Kings, 8 p.m. at Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m. Tel. 250-388-9166; hermannsjazz.com
An Evening of Wonders, illusion show with Vitaly Beckman, 8 p.m. at Metro Studio, 1411 Quadra St. Ticket details at eveningofwonders.com
Michael Kevin Jones: Solo cello recital, 7 p.m. at St. Mary of the Incarnation Church, 4125 Metchosin Rd. Details at cellojones.com or westshorearts.org.
Corbin Murdoch and the Nautical Miles, 8 p.m. at Solstice Cafe, 529 Pandora Ave. Tel. 250-475-0477; solsticecafe.ca
Freefall at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m. For more information, call 250-361-3310.
Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story at Chemainus Theatre Festival, Friday through Sunday. Tel. 1-800-565-7738 or chemainustheatre.ca
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