CALENDAR: Esquimalt lights parade
SUNDAY, DEC. 8
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. 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. A Holiday “Cellobration” at University of Victoria. An evening bringing together cellists in the community, with an opportunity for everyone to join in at the end. 7 p.m. at Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, MacLaurin Building, B-Wing; finearts.uvic.ca. The Peninsula Singers present Christmas Magic, a celebration of the season’s spirit with music, dancing, soloists, costumes, lights and humour, 2 p.m. at the Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney. Tickets at marywinspear.ca or tel. 250-656-0275. 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. Newcombe Singers present Christmas Time is Here at Mary the Virgin Church, 1701 Elgin Rd., 3 p.m. Tickets at Ivy’s Bookshop and at the door; newcombesingers.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. 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. Stephanie Greaves’ Christmas at the Roxy, an evening of seasonal music, 8 p.m. at The Roxy Theatre, 2657 Quadra St. Tickets at sa1.seatadvisor.com. 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 six and 12. 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. Father Christmas in Old Town at the Royal B.C. Museum. Take in the sights and sounds of Christmas long ago. Visit the wood-cobbled streets lined with festive garlands and see the shops decked in seasonal finery. Visits with Father Christmas and photos, Through Sunday, Dec. 13-15 and 20-22. Old Town Christmas continues daily to Jan. 4 at 675 Belleville St.; royalbcmuseum.bc.ca.
MONDAY, DEC. 9
Naden Band Christmas Concerts, Jingle
Bells and All That Jazz with master of ceremonies Bruce Williams, a program of seasonal favourites and jazz singer Maureen Washington. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. at the Royal Theatre. Tickets at rmts.bc.ca or tel. 250-386-6121, plus an unwrapped toy in support of The Salvation Army Toy Drive. Victoria Children’s Choir Classical Christmas Concert, a moving new perspective on the Nativity story at Christ Church Cathedral, 930 Burdett Ave., 7 p.m. Tickets at eventbrite.ca Hampton Concert Orchestra 2019 Fall Concert, performing works by Dvorak, Mendelssohn and Beethoven at the Les Passmore Senior Centre, 286 Hampton Rd., 7:30 p.m. Stories at Fern: It’s our 30th anniversary year. Stories told in the oral tradition by members of the Victoria Storyteller’s Guild and friends. 7:15- 9:35 p.m. at Friends Meeting House, 1831 Fern St.; victoriastorytellers.org Festival of Trees at the Bay Centre to raise funds for B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation. Daily to Jan. 6 at 1150 Douglas St. Each visitor will have an opportunity to donate and vote for their favourite.