CRITICS’ PICKS

FILM

What: Beatriz at Dinner Where: Cineplex Odeon Why: Grownups starved for smart dialogue and first-rate performances will appreciate director Miguel Arteta’s slight but affecting social satire, which reflects the widening cultural divide in Donald Trump’s America. The film’s chief highlights include Salma Hayek’s powerfully understated performance as a middleaged Mexican masseuse suddenly invited to dinner at a wealthy client’s home, and John Lithgow’s pitch-perfect portrayal of a boorish, self-satisfied billionaire and Trump surrogate whose repellent values she dares question. The downside: Mike White’s screenplay, while amusingly scathing, has some credibility issues. — Michael D. Reid

MUSIC

What: Waxing Moon: A Night of Indigenous Matriarchs Where: Centennial Square When: Thursday, 6 p.m.

Admission: Free Why: The kickoff to the annual Eventide Music Series features a collection of Indigenous female music acts, including DJ Kookum, Addie Elliott and Csetkwe Fortier. Lindsay Delaronde — the City of Victoria’s inaugural Indigenous Artist-inResidence — will emcee the free event, which is both family-friendly and licensed. The perfect launch to what has become one of the city’s most varied festivals. — Mike Devlin

MUSIC

What: Misha Piatigorsky Trio When: Saturday, 8 p.m. (doors at 6) Where: Hermann’s Jazz Club (All Ages) Tickets: $25 at hermannsjazz.com or 250-388-9166 Why: New York-based Piatigorsky is consistently one of the biggest jazz draws in Victoria, and for good reason. His concerts are always thrilling displays of skill and execution, with added flair for good measure. Piatigorsky will be joined for his Saturday night shaker by Kelby MacNayr and John Lee, two of Vancouver Island’s most in-demand accompanists. Don’t wait on tickets — this show is certain to sell out. — MD For a full listing of events, go to our Community Events Calendar at timescolonist.com/events