CALENDAR: Cirque du Soleil, World Partnership Walk
SUNDAY, MAY 31
Final performances of Cirque du Soleil: Varekai at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre. Tickets at selectyourtickets.com or tel. 250-220-7777.
World Partnership Walk, focusing on ending world poverty, with guest Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of B.C. Starts at 10:30 a.m. at the University of Victoria Petch Fountain, in front of the McPherson Library. Details at worldpartnershipwalk.com
Rob Garza with Neighbour, Kut and Mike Gano, 8 p.m. at Distrikt, 919 Douglas St. Tickets at Lyle’s Place, Ditch Records or atomiqueproductions.com
Linden Singers with Strings Attached and the Emily Carr String Quartet, 3:30 p.m. at St. Aidan’s United Church, 3703 St. Aidans St. More at lindensingers.ca
The 18-piece Commodores Big Band performs 2-5 p.m. at the Crofton Hotel Pub, 1534 Joan Ave., Crofton. Details at croftonhotel.ca or tel. 250-324-2245.
Soundings Vocal Ensemble presents Isle Be There, 2:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Anglican Church, 1973 Cultra Ave. Tickets at Larson School of Music, 1808 Cook St., or reserve at tickets@soundingsmusic.ca
Geez Louise! Comedy Variety Show with comedienne Kirsten Van Ritzen, 8 p.m. at Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad St. Go to broadtheatrics.com
Old Cemetery Society presents Chinese Cemetery tour in honour of Asian Heritage Month with Victoria Coun. Charlayne Thornton-Joe., 2 p.m. Meet at the cemetery, foot of Crescent Road off King George Terrace. Cost: $5. More information at oldcem.bc.ca
Spring Spectacular Show and Shine by the Vancouver Island Mustang Association, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Joe Cunningham Ford in Parksville. Tel. 250-391-4933.
MONDAY, JUNE 1
60 Youth Choristers Sing! World of Song season finale concert, 7 p.m. at Alix Goolden Hall, 907 Pandora Ave. Details at VictoriaChildrensChoir.ca
June Embrace the Night starting at Willows Beach next to Oak Bay Tea Room, foot of Dalhousie Street. Moon rises just after 8 p.m. and Tea Room is open from 8-9:30 p.m. Go to oakbay.ca for more information.
Discovery Walks presents Rum Runners and Smugglers. Find out about swashbuckling rum runners and discover why Victoria was the centre of opium processing for all of North America until 1908, plus much more. Starts at 2 p.m., meet outside the Visitor Information Centre, 812 Wharf St. corner of Governemnt Street. Details at discoverthepast.com
Ange Hehr at the Bard & Banker Pub, 1022 Government St., 9 p.m. Tel. 250-953-9993; vicpubco.ca
Flying Saucers at Swans Pub, 506 Pandora Ave. 9 p.m.-midnight. Tel. 250-361-3310.