CALENDAR: Naden Band, UVic Wind Symphony join forces
FRIDAY, FEB. 10
In the Spotlight. University of Victoria Wind Symphony and The Naden Band of the Royal Canadian Navy present Changing Currents – Building Community, 8 p.m. at UVic Farquhar Auditorium. Tickets at tickets.uvic.ca or tel. 250-721-8559.
Danielle Laporte, author of The Fire Starters Sessions, presents her new book, White Hot Truth as part of the Victoria Yoga Conference. Tonight at 7 at the McPherson Playhouse. Tickets at rmts.bc.ca or tel. 250-386-6121.
A Palm Court Valentine with the Palm Court Light Orchestra, 2 p.m. at Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney. Tickets at marywinspear.ca or tel. 250-656-0275.
Gracie, presented by the Belfry Theatre, 8 p.m. at 1291 Gladstone Ave. Tickets at tickets.belfry.bc.ca and tel. 250-385-6815.
Victoria Film Festival. Details and full schedule at victoriafilmfestival.com.
Valentine Celebration with Bill Johnson Band, Curl and Rhymer/Wells, 7:30 p.m. at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 3277 Douglas St. Tickets at Lyle’s Place or Long & McQuade or at the door. Valentine’s Show featuring Barracuda, 9 p.m. at Tally Ho Sports Bar and Grill, 3020 Douglas St.; tallyhosportsbar.com.
Dock Side Drive: second annual Winter Swing Night at Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View St., 8 p.m.; 250-388-9166; hermannsjazz.com.
Murder on the Agenda, in which you investigate the murder through theatre, technology, puzzles and food. Today and Saturday, 6:30 p.m. at Ambrosia Centre, 638 Fisgard St. Tickets include a three-course dinner; selectyourtickets.com.
One Man, Two Guvnors, presented by Langham Court Theatre, 8 p.m. at 805 Langham Court. Tickets: langhamtheatre.ca or tel. 250-384-2142.
SATURDAY, FEB. 11
Matthew Good with Craig Stickland, 7:30 p.m. at Alix Goolden Hall, 907 Pandora Ave. Tickets at ticketfly.com or tel. 888-732-1682.
Night Shift: Wild Romance, presented by the Royal B.C. Museum and Atomique Productions. Music, talks, adult-only crafts and activities with cash bar and food from Truffles Catering. 8 p.m. at the Royal B.C. Museum Tickets at royalbcmuseum.bc.ca Love the Children Gala Fundraiser, a black-tie evening in support of Chikondi One Heart Angels Orphanage in Africa. Featuring wine tastings, food, music and silent auction. > timescolonist.com/events