CALENDAR: IEOA Truck Light Convoy
SATURDAY, DEC. 7
IEOA Truck Light Convoy and Food Drive. Eighty commercial trucks travel a 35-kilometre route decorated in lights, seasonal attire and festive sounds to collect food and money donations for local food banks. 5:45-8:30 p.m., starting at Ogden Point and travelling through Oak Bay and downtown Victoria to the Western Communities. You can see the trucks up close when they park at Western Speedway at the conclusion of the event at 8:30 p.m., with hotdogs and hot chocolate available by donation; ieoa.ca. Ken Lavigne, Songs and Stories of Christmas at the Royal Theatre, 2:30 and 8 p.m. Tickets at rmts.bc.ca or tel. 250-386-6121. The Peninsula Singers present Christmas Magic, a celebration of the season’s spirit with music, dancing, soloists, costumes, lights and humour. Tonight at 7:30 and Sunday, 2 p.m. at the Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney. Tickets at marywinspear.ca or tel. 250-656-0275. John Reischman and the Jaybirds 11th annual Bluegrass Christmas with special guest, Juno-awardwinning fiddler Trent Freeman at the Cordova Bay United Church, 813 Claremont Ave., 7 p.m. Tickets at brownpapertickets.com, Long & McQuade and Ivy's Bookshop or at the door; thejaybirds.com. Stephanie Greaves’ Christmas at the Roxy, an evening of seasonal music, through Sunday, 8 p.m. at the Roxy Theatre, 2657 Quadra St. Tickets at sa1.seatadvisor.com. Allegra Singers Winter Concert at the Oak Bay United Church, 1355 Mitchell St., 2 p.m.; allegrasingers.ca/concerts. Christmas at Point Ellice House. Visit Point Ellice House Museum and Gardens to experience Christmas in one of Victoria’s oldest homes with special holiday displays, lights, Victorian Christmas cards and family-friendly crafts. Saturdays and Sundays to Dec. 22, noon-4 p.m. at 2616 Pleasant St.; facebook.com. This Shining Night. A winter concert featuring Silvina Samuels on cello, Jeff Poynter on soprano sax and Kathy Russell on piano, 7:30 p.m. at the Sooke Community Hall, 2037 Shields Rd., Sooke; sookecommunitychoir.com. Crumble (Lay me down Justin Timberlake) by Sheila Callaghan at Theatre Inconnu, Paul Phillips Hall, 1923 Fernwood Rd. to Dec. 14. Tickets at ticketrocket.co or tel. 250-590-6291. Winter Harp: A Magical Medieval Adventure at the Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo, 3:30 p.m. Tickets at porttheatre.com. Pre-show chat at 2:45 p.m. in the theatre. Miracle on 34th Street at the Chemainus Theatre Festival, 9737 Chemainus Rd., Chemainus, 2 and 8 p.m. Tickets at chemainustheatrefestival.ca. Holiday Bird Count Training, a guided walk for ages eight and up at Island View Beach Regional Park for beginner and advanced birders. 9-11 a.m., meet at the grassy area adjacent to the picnic shelter off Homathko Road. Capital Regional District Parks programs. crd.bc.ca/parks; tel. 250-478-3344.
SUNDAY, DEC. 8
O Christmas Tea — A British Comedy. James and Jamesy present their brand of Christmas comedy. 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Royal Theatre. Tickets at rmts.bc.ca or tel. 250-386-6121. Victoria Symphony Concerts for Kids presents The Snowman at the University of Victoria Farquhar Auditorium, 2:30 p.m. Tickets at tickets.uvic.ca. Esquimalt Celebration of Lights Parade. Starts at 5 p.m. at Canteen Road and goes east on Esquimalt Road to the Archie Browning Sports Centre. Followed by live musical entertainment by Maureen Washington and a visit with Santa until 8 p.m. at 1151 Esquimalt Rd.; esquimaltlights.ca. A Holiday “Cellobration” at University of Victoria. An evening bringing together cellists in the community, including performances by community cello ensembles plus the opportunity for everyone to join at the end. 7 p.m. at Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, MacLaurin Building, B-Wing, 7 p.m.; finearts.uvic.ca. Fifth annual Pyjama Prance Fun Run/Walk benefiting the Rainbow Kitchen with prizes and a silent auction. 9 a.m.noon at Wheeley Hall, Esquimalt United Church, 500 Admirals Rd. Register by email at pyjamaprance@gmail.com. Scuba Santa. An opportunity to get your photo with Santa underwater — bring your festive clothing or matching outfits for the whole family. 2-3 p.m. at the Panorama Recreation Centre, 1885 Forest Park Dr. Roaming Carollers in downtown Victoria. Two groups, who, after roaming, meet to perform in eight-part harmony and to lead singalongs of favourite carols. Saturdays and Sundays, 12-4 p.m. unti Dec. 21. For singalong locations, go to downtownvictoria.ca. Afternoon Tea with Santa. A special tea with yummy treats for children between 6 and 12 years. Santa will be waiting by the Christmas tree for a free photo and a Christmas gift. 12-4 p.m. at The Pendray Inn and Tea House, 309 Belleville St.; pendrayinnandteahouse.com. Old Cemeteries Society Tour: Ross Bay Christmas Tour with John Adams at Ross Bay Cemetery, 2 p.m. Meet in front of Oregano’s, Fairfield Plaza, 1516 Fairfield Rd. Cost: $5; go to oldcem.bc.ca or tel. 250-598-8870.