Until Saturday, March 14
Where’s Walt?
I always like to encourage my fellow students to attend live theatre. It’s educating and entertaining and sometimes you won’t exactly break your bank account. Langham Court Theatre is staging I and You, directed by John Han—the play revolves around two teenagers, Caroline and Anthony, and their endearing road toward love through Walt Whitman’s poetry. The play happens at various times for various prices; see langhamtheatre.ca for info.
Friday, March 6 until Saturday, March 14
Beer we are and beer we’ll stay
What is the solution to all our student angst? No idea, but drinking beer is always an option when nothing else will do. And here’s the perfect chance: Victoria Beer Week is back. With a variety of events happening throughout the week, there’s something here for everyone, whether you’re a hop hound or you salivate over stouts. See victoriabeerweek.com for more information.
Friday, March 6 until Saturday, March 14
Shiver me timbers
Do you have a child in your life who has a thing for pirates? Do you have a thing for pirates? Now is the time to celebrate, as Craigdarroch Castle is putting on its version of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic 1883 novel Treasure Island, starring the original Jack Sparrow: Long John Silver. Tickets are $25, and the show starts at 6 pm on various dates between March 6 and March 14. See thecastle.ca for more information.
Wednesday, March 4
International Women’s Day comes to Camosun
This is the first of two events at Camosun College celebrating International Women’s Day. It will feature student posters, information, and snacks in the Fisher foyer from 11 am to 1 pm, and there will also be student presentations in Fisher 100. For more information, contact Eva Silden at 250-370-3331.
Saturday, March 7
Be Quinlan about it
Frances Quinlan has spent the last 10 years breaking out with an indie rock sound so unique and vivid she’ll etch a notch in the soul of anyone who basks in her grace. She is performing at the Rubber Boot Club; guaranteed that if you aren’t crying—in a good way—at the end of the show, you’ll at the very least be inspired. Tickets are $20 in advance, and the club is located at 1605 Store Street. See rubberbootclub.com for info.
Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8
Making a difference
This is a wonderful time for girls and women to bond over climate change and International Women’s Day: a panel of four speakers following keynote speaker Elizabeth May. Each speaker is bringing their own perspective about what can be done about climate change. The discussion is happening at St. Margaret’s school, located at 1080 Lucas Avenue, from 1 pm to 3 pm. Students get in for free; see cfuwvictoria.ca for information.
Monday, March 9
Let’s be international about it
The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is #EachforEqual: An equal world is an enabled world. This breakfast event at Camosun will feature food, student speeches, and an elder’s blessing. Tickets are available on a $5-to-$10 sliding scale at the Camosun bookstore; the event is happening at the Helmut Huber Cafeteria Annex on the Interurban campus from 7:45 am to 9 am. Contact Val Neaves at 250-370-3847 for more information on this event.
Tuesday, March 10
Wreck it with Ralph
Who knows what to do on a Tuesday? Try heading downtown to check out Canadian singer/songwriter Ralph, who has made her name on her synth-pop and smooth soul sound waves. Ralph will be displaying her husky-yet-dreamy voice at Lucky Bar at 8 pm. Tickets are $20 in advance; see luckybar.ca for more information on this and other shows coming up at Lucky.
Saturday, March 14
Set your alarm and get funky
Vancouver-based Five Alarm Funk are promising to set your shoes aflame at the Capital Ballroom with their many-piece rhythm machine (seriously, there are a lot of members in this band) and their Afro-funk passion for soul. Tickets for this funktastic fest are $24.50 in advance; see thecapitalballroom.com for info on this and other upcoming events at the Capital Ballroom.