CALENDAR: Swiftsure, UNO
FRIDAY, MAY 26
Swiftsure International Yacht Race, the premier long-distance sailing race in the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia. Continues today and Saturday. Details at swiftsure.org
The Choir in Concert with special guests Fox Glove, Marin Patenaude and Steph MacPherson. 8 p.m. at Alix Goolden Hall, 907 Pandora Ave. Tickets at ticketfly.com
UNO Fest presented by Intrepid Theatre. Daily through Saturday at Intrepid Theatre Club and Metro Studio Theatre. Schedule and details at intrepeidtheatre.com, tickets at ticketrocket.co
15th annual Rock and Roll for Little Souls Charity Car Show, presented by the Saanich Fire Fighters’ Charitable Foundation. Today, 4-8 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday,10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Pearkes Recreation Centre.
The Robin Hood Caper performed by St. Luke’s Players. Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with matinée Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. at St. Luke’s Hall, 3821 Cedar Hill Cross Rd. Tickets at eventbrite.ca or tel. 250-884-5484.
Nu: B.C. Collective with Paolo Bortolussi on flute, Eric Wilson, cello, Corey Hamm, piano, and with Bob Pritchard and Keith Hamel on electronics. 8 p.m. at Church of Truth, 111 Superior St. Tickets at OSNuBC.bpt.me or at the door.
Deep Cove Folk presents Kristina Olsen and Bill Coon in concert, 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church, 2410 Malaview Ave., Sidney. Tickets at Tanners Books, Lyle’s Place and at the door.
Unforgettable Evening of African Rooted Food, Rhythms and Dance Performance with Merlin Nyakam. 6:30-11 p.m. at Beban Park Recreation Centre, 2300 Bowen Rd., Nanaimo. Tickets at eventbrite.ca
SATURDAY, MAY 27
Selkirk Waterfront Festival, a family event with music, dancing, food a street market and more. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Waterfront Crescent, Selkirk Green Park (Gorge Road East and Jutland Road). Details at burnsidegorge.ca Tom Lavin and the Powder Blues Band with guests the Jason Buie Band, 7:30 p.m. at Alix Goolden Hall, 907 Pandora Ave. Presented by Victoria Police Athletic Association, tickets at ticketfly.com or tel. 250-386-5311. Concerti con Molti Strumenti performed by the Victoria Baroque Players with Steven Devine, harpsichord/director. 7:30 p.m. at Church of St. John the Divine, 1611 Quadra St. Tickets at Ivy’s Bookshop, Munro’s Books, Long & McQuade and victoria-baroque.com
20e French Fest: Festival de la Francophonie de Victoria. Two days of activities at Centennial Square, featuring local francophone and francophile music groups, childrens events and more. Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. in Centennial Square. Details at francocentre.com
Dr. Vivienne Poy: Heroes & Gamblers: Tales of Survival and Good Fortune of the Poy Family presentation at Golden City Restaurant, 721 Fisgard St. Tickets include eight-course meal. Register at victoriachinatownlioness@gmail.com or tel. 250-888-8289. Heritage Boat Festival, with more than 20 heritage vessels from all over the West Coast. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Ladysmith Community Marina. Details at lmsmarina.ca
Watermark: An award-winning Canadian movie on How Water Shapes Humanity. 2 p.m. at University of Victoria Cinecenta. Proceeds to build wells in Africa. More at facebook.com/visionimpactliberia Beach Food Fridays and Saturdays at the Colwood Waterfront, Esquimalt Lagoon, featuring local food trucks. Noon-8 p.m.
50 Years of Fabulous! City of Gardens Chorus’ hilarious musical parody of their summer U.K. concert tour with guests the Tidesmen Chorus. 2 p.m. at Knox United Church, 345 Pym St., Parksville. Go to cityofgardenschorus.caa