CALENDAR

TUESDAY, DEC. 19

Chicago. Broadway in Victoria presents this Tony Awardwinning musical hit set in razzle-dazzle 1920s Chicago. Through Dec. 23 at the Royal Theatre. Tickets at rmts.bc.ca or tel. 250-386-6121. Government House Holiday Open House and Carolling. Join the lieutenant governor in singing seasonal favourites and Christmas classics in the beautiful ballroom. 5-7 p.m. at 1401 Rockland Ave. Donations for Mustard Seed. More at ltgov.bc.ca A Christmas Carol with Jason Stevens, a one-man rendition of the Charles Dickens’ classic, at Craigdarroch Castle, 1050 Joan Cres. Daily to Dec. 23 at 6 and 8 p.m. Tickets at thecastle.ca or tel. 250-592-5323. Chanukah Menorah Lighting at Centennial Square with Congregation Emanu-El Synagogue, 5-7 p.m. Details at congregationemanuel.ca Habitat for Humanity's Gingerbread Showcase at Parkside Hotel & Spa, 810 Humboldt St., 9 a.m.-9 p.m. daily to Jan. 2. More at parksidevictoria.com/gingerbreadshowcase/information.htm

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 20

Civic Orchestra of Victoria presents the 19th annual Sing-Along Messiah, 7 p.m. at Alix Goolden Hall, 907 Pandora Ave. Tickets at ticketfly.com or tel. 250-386-5311. The Longest Night Blue Christmas Service at First Metropolitan United Church, Balmoral at Quadra, Wednesday, 7-8 p.m. A Place to Listen, new works by Eva-Maria Houben and Anastassis Philippakopoulos at James Bay United Church, 7-8 p.m. Go to facebook.com