CRITICS’ PICKS

MUSIC

What: Adam Dobres Where: Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View St. When: Thursday, 8 p.m. (doors at 6) Tickets: $20 at hermannsjazz.com or by phone at 250-388-9166 Why: Pender Island singersongwriter Adam Dobres — a trusted collaborator for every roots musician who matters around these parts — is celebrating his new CD of fingerpicking guitar tunes with a trio of concerts in the Vancouver Island area this week. Dobres, who often plays alongside Daniel Lapp in the fiddle maestro’s many projects, will be joined by Oliver Swain and Paul Dowd for his appearance Thursday at Hermann’s Jazz Club. He will also perform Friday at Holy Trinity Church in Sooke and Sunday at the Duncan Showroom. — Mike Devlin, Times Colonist

MOVIES

What: Movie Monday: A Street Cat Named Bob Where: Eric Martin Theatre, 2328 Trent St. (entrance on 1900-block Fort St.) When: Mon., Sept. 11, 6:30 p.m. Admission: By donation Info: moviemonday.ca, 250595-3542 Why: You needn’t be a feline fanatic to appreciate this captivating, fact-based charmer about the unlikely friendship that develops between a homeless busker and the stray ginger cat of the title who changed his life. Dr. Jane Vermeulen, founder of Vets for Pets, the volunteerdriven clinic that cares for animal companions to the homeless and low-income community, will appear as a special guest to put the film’s subject matter into perspective. Don’t miss this wonderful tale about the therapeutic bond that can exist between humans and animals. — Michael D. Reid