CALENDAR
SUNDAY, SEPT. 30
Victoria Symphony presents Min Plays Rachmaninoff at the Royal Theatre. Today, 2:30 p.m. Tickets at rmts.bc.ca or tel. 250-386-6121.
Sea Cider Apple Day. A family event to explore the orchard, learn about cider-making, and enjoy lots of fun activities. 11 a.m.4 p.m. at Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse, 2487 Mt. St. Michael Rd. More at facebook.com.
Circo Osorio Circus featuring aerial artistry, motorcycles, acrobats and more at Bullen Park, 527 Fraser St. Learn more at facebook.com.
The Victoria Motorcycle Club annual Hill Climb Competition, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 4200 Happy Valley Rd. Bring a lawn chair and ear plugs. There will be a concession and lots of parking. More at vmc.bc.ca. Hearse presents Live! Kitchen Party at the Roxy Theatre, 2657 Quadra St., 8 p.m. Details at facebook.com
Cider Harvest Festival, a celebration of taste, craft and community, with cideries from across B.C. Today, 1-5 p.m. at Merridale Cidery & Distillery, 1230 Merridale Rd., Cobble Hill. More at merridale.ca/events.
Victoria Festival of Authors. Seven days of readers and writers celebrating words and engaging with ideas. Listen to inspiring readings, check out the diverse voices on discussion panels, and attend workshops to develop your own craft. To Monday at various venues. Details and schedule of events at victoriafestivalofauthors.ca.
Township Classics Returns featuring monthly chamber music concerts at the Ward Room, CFB Esquimalt, 1586 Esquimalt Rd., 7 p.m. Tickets at the Sharkz Store, 1244 Esquimalt Rd.; more at townshiparts.org. 9th Annual Salt Spring Island Apple Festival. Today, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Fulford Hall, 2591 Fulford Ganges Rd. Tickets at Fulford Hall or the Ganges Tourist Info. Centre; saltspringapplefestival.org.
Blessing of the Animals Service geared towards children, families and all pet lovers. Bring your pets for a blessing during the service, 2:30 p.m. at St. Luke Cedar Hill Anglican Church, 3821 Cedar Hill Cross Rd. Learn more at stlukesvictoria.ca.
MONDAY, OCT. 1
Books, Belly Dancers and Beer to celebrate B.C. independent publishing company Crwth Press. Meet artists, writers, and dancers at this free arts event. Monday, 7-9:30 p.m. at the Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad St. Details at sacred-centredance company.wordpress.com. A Celebration of National Seniors Day with a special screening of Lives Well Lived, Celebrating the Secrets, Wit and Wisdom of Age. Plus refreshments, prizes and more. 1 p.m. at Vic Theatre, 808 Douglas St. Tickets at James Bay New Horizons 234 Menzies St., Victoria Silver Threads 2340 Richmond Rd. and Cook Street Village Activity Centre at 380 Cook St.
Potted Potter. A parody featuring all seven Harry Potter books in 70 hilarious minutes. Monday, 7:30 p.m. at The Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo. Tickets at porttheatre.com