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. Featuring live performances by Sapphire Strings and fusion violin music by Kytami, 7-11:30 p.m. at Uptown. Details at 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. 250-656-0275.
Ford World Men’s Curling Championship at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Details at saveonfoodsmemorialcentre.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. For more information, go to cellojones.com or westshorearts.org.
Corbin Murdoch and the Nautical Miles, 8 p.m. at Solstice Café, 529 Pandora Ave. Tel. 250-475-0477; solsticecafe.ca
Freefall at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m. Tel. 250-361-3310.
Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story at Chemainus Theatre Festival, Friday through Sunday. Tel. 1-800-565-7738 or chemainustheatre.ca
SATURDAY, APRIL 6
Tosca by Giacomo Puccini, presented by Pacific Opera Victoria, at the Royal Theatre, Saturday and Wednesday at 8 p.m. and matinée April 14 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets at rmts.bc.ca or tel. 250-386-6121.
Ruddigore, presented by the Victoria Gilbert and Sullivan Society, at McPherson Playhouse, Saturday, 8 p.m., and Sunday, 2 p.m. Tickets at rmts.bc.ca or tel. 250-386-6121.
Le Vent du Nord at Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View St. 8 p.m. Tickets at hightideconcerts.net or rmts.bc.ca. Tel. 250-388-9166.
Warbuck with guests Davenport and Wand at Alix Goolden Hall, 907 Pandora Ave., 7:30 p.m. Tickets at Ditch Records or the door.
Third annual Tartan Day with Scottish cultural booths, tartan weavers and Celtic bands. Noon-4 p.m. at Market Square, 560 Johnson St.; sacsvictoria.com.
University of Victoria Chorus and Orchestra with conductor Ajtony Csaba and chorus director, Susan Young, 8 p.m. at University Centre Farquhar Auditorium. Tel. 250-721-8480.
Westshore Tradeshow and Expo, Eagle Ridge Arena at City Centre Park, noon-6 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
BC SPCA Wild ARC Open House, Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 p.m. at 1020 Malloch Rd., Metchosin. Tours are free, but must be booked in advance; spca.bc.ca/tourwildarc2013
Chinatown Walks: Explore Canada’s oldest Chinatown. Meet outside Starbucks, Government at Fisgard streets, Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
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