CRITICS’ PICKS

MUSIC

What: The Lonely — A Tribute to Roy Orbison When: Friday, 7 p.m. (doors at 6.30) Where: The Roxy Theatre, 2657 Quadra St. Tickets: $30.25/$35.50 at the box office or 250-382-3370 Why: Word on the street has it that tickets are moving quickly for this homegrown tribute to Roy Orbison, so you will want to make haste if the note-perfect tone of singer Mike Demers makes you think The Big O is alive and living in the Garden City. The Lonely is incredibly popular around these parts, and with a new Vancouver booking agent at their backs, the band’s drawing power will likely increase in the months ahead. — Mike Devlin

DANCE

What: Tianjin Cathay Future Children’s Art Troupe

When: Tonight, 7 p.m. (doors at 6:30)

Where: St. Michaels University School, 3400 Richmond Rd.

Admission: Free Why: Cathay Future — a children's art centre in Tianjin, one of the most populated cities of China — spreads joy to audiences worldwide through its cele- brated art troupe, which stops tonight at St. Michaels University School for a free performance. The troupe’s Global Performing Tour, featuring an assembly of elementary school dancers and singers, is open to fans of all ages. Note: Parking entrance is off Knight Street. — Mike Devlin

FILM

What: ConVerge

Where: Broad Street, City Hall, other downtown locations

Box offices: Bay Centre, Victoria Public Market

Admission: ConVerge all-inclusive wristbands $20

When: Feb. 12-13 Why: The return of the Victoria Film Festival’s popular anythinggoes ConVerge program starts Friday with a free street party, 4:30-7 p.m. on Broad between Yates and View. On Saturday, ConVergers can see short films in multiple small offbeat venues, from a limousine to City Hall’s clock tower, with lots of wacky sideshows from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., followed by an after-party. — Michael D. Reid For a full listing of events, go to our Community Events Calendar at timescolonist.com/events