CRITICS’ PICKS

MUSICAL THEATRE

What: Broadway Lights Where: Royal Theatre When: Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Why: Broadway bliss is all but guaranteed when the Victoria Symphony joins forces with Canadian College of Performing Arts students — 60 of them — for another of their popular musical-theatre tributes. Their latest potpourri features music from Broadway hits including Oklahoma!, The Light in the Piazza, Phantom of the Opera, Beauty and the Beast and Smokey Joe’s Cafe. As well as showcasing the symphony’s impressive versatility, these creative collaborations provide a rare opportunity to see the CCPA’s stars of tomorrow in action before they strut their stuff on stages worldwide. — Michael D. Reid What: The Mystery of Edwin Drood Where: Langham Court Theatre When: Through Saturday

Tickets: $24, $26 (250-384-2142) Why: Langham Court is a shining jewel in Victoria’s community theatre scene. The company is now staging a fine, lively version of a fine, lively musical: The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Those who enjoy farcical song and dance will enjoy this musical hall-style show, fea- turing a rop of talented performers. — Adrian Chamberlain

MUSIC

What: 2015 Vancouver Island Music Awards featuring Isobel Trigger, West My Friend, Brodie Dawson, Ms. Maxine & One Wish and more

Where: St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 680 Courtney St.

When: Saturday, 7 p.m. (doors at 6)

Tickets: $25 adult, $22 student/senior through the vimas.com

Why: The annual independent music awards ceremony for Vancouver Island musicians will unveil edition No. 11 this weekend at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church — a beautiful room perfectly matched to this array of homegrown heroes. The event, which will be hosted by local comedian Morgan Cranny, will showcase a number of nominated acts competing for more than a dozen awards. Sue Medley, Dave Cormier, Dope Soda and Jonny Miller lead the list of multiple nominees.