CALENDAR: Derek Edwards, Jenufa, Home Expo
FRIDAY, OCT. 20
Comedian Derek Edwards: Alls I’m Saying at the McPherson Playhouse, 7:30 p.m. Tickets at rmts.bc.ca or tel. 250-386-6121.
Jenufa, presented by Pacific Opera Victoria at the Royal Theatre. Tonight at 8 and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Tickets at rmts.bc.ca. or tel. 250-386-6121. 32nd annual HomeExpo, building, renovation and decor show at Pearkes Community Centre, 3100 Tillicum Rd. Today, 1-9 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; homeshowtime.com. The Odd Couple (Female Version), presented by the Peninsula Players at Mary Winspear Centre Charlie White Theatre. Tonight and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets at marywinspear.ca or tel. 250-656-0275.
West, presented by Spotlight on Alumni at University of Victoria Phoenix Theatre. Today and Saturday at 8 p.m. with matinée Saturday at 2 p.m. Tickets at phoenixtheatres.ca or tel. 250-721-8000.
The Definitive Simon and Garfunkel by Michael Sicoly and Mick Dalla-Vee, dinner show at the David Foster Foundation Theatre, Oak Bay Beach Hotel. Today and Saturday, 6-9 p.m. Tickets include three-course meal, the evening’s performance, and cash bar. Bookings at oakbaybeachhotel.com.
Red Death, Halloween comedy-horror by Launch Pad Productions, 8 p.m. at Craigdarroch Castle, 1050 Joan Cres. Tickets at thecastle.ca/pages/events or tel. 250-592-5323; thecastle.ca.
The Rocky Horror Show Live at the Metro Studio Theatre, 1411 Quadra St., to Oct. 29. Tonight at 8; Saturday at 7 and 10 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday at 8 p.m. Thursday and Oct. 27 at 7 and 10 p.m. and Oct. 29 at 8 p.m. Tickets at ticketrocket.co.
Science Sea Day. The Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea features a day of experiments, demonstrations, dissections and activities, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free with admission; go to salishseacentre.org. The Fretless at Upstairs Lounge, Oak Bay Recreation Centre, 1975 Bee St., 7:30 p.m. Tickets Ivy’s Bookshop and Oak Bay Recreation Centre, or at the door; beaconridgeproductions.com and tel. 250-472-0999. Galey Farms Festival of Fear, 6-10 p.m. Today through Sunday and Wednesday to Oct. 31, 4150 Blenkinsop Rd.; galeyfarms.net or tel. 250-477-5713. Victoria Chamber Orchestra with Harpist Josh Layne, 8 p.m. at First Church of Christ, 1205 Pandora Ave. Tickets at Long & McQuade, Ivy’s Bookshop and at the door. Tel. 250-598-1966; victoriachamberorchestra.org. Beat Poet Michael McClure Reading with Jazz in Canada featuring Carol Sokoloff on piano, 7:30 p.m. at the Roxy Theatre, 2657 Quadra St. Tickets: ekstasiseditions.com. and Munro’s Books or at the door.
SATURDAY, OCT. 21
Menopause the Musical at McPherson Playhouse, 3 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets at rmts.bc.ca or tel. 250-386-6121.
Halloween Boo-lesque Extravaganza by The Cheesecake Burlesque Revue. 7:30 p.m. at University of Victoria Farquhar Auditorium. Tickets at ticket@uvic.ca or tel. 250-721-8480. Note: 19+ adult-oriented content.
Tagaq Throat Singing, presented by Victoria Symphony, 8 p.m., Alix Goolden Hall. Tickets at rmts.bc.ca or tel. 250-386-6121.
The Hauntings at Langham Court Theatre. The Haunted Crew of Canada offers an evening of shared storytelling, psychic readings, explanation and hands-on demonstration as they look for evidence of paranormal activity. 6:30-10:30 p.m. at 805 Langham Court. Tickets at tel. 250-384-2142 or boxoffice@langhamtheatre.ca.
Roller Coaster: A monologue written and performed by TJ Dawe at Dave Dunnet Community Theatre, Oak Bay High School, 2121 Cadboro Bay Rd., 8 p.m. Tickets at Oak Bay Recreation Centre, Ivy’s Bookshop and tjdawerollercoaster.brownpapertickets.com.
Diemahler San Juan de Ulua at St Mary’s Church 1701 Elgin Rd., 2:30 p.m. Tickets at rmts.bc.ca. or tel. 250-386-6121.