CALENDAR
SATURDAY, SEPT. 29
Victoria Symphony presents Min Plays Rachmaninoff at the Royal Theatre. Tonight, 8 p.m. and Sunday, 2:30 p.m. Tickets at rmts.bc.ca or tel. 250-386-6121. Angels of the Ghent Altarpiece at Alix Goolden Performance Hall, 907 Pandora Ave., 8 p.m. Tickets at rmts.bc.ca, tel. 250-386-6121, Ivy’s Bookshop, Long & McQuade, Munro’s Books or at the door. Pre-concert talk at 7:10 p.m. Food Rescue Chef Challenge. Judge a delicious tasting menu, masterfully prepared by two chef teams going head-to-head. 1:304:30 p.m. at Food Security Distribution Centre, 808 Viewfield Rd. Tickets at eventbrite.ca
Shane Koyczan, internationally renowned spoken word artist, poet and author, with guest, poet Suzie Arshak at the Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney, 7:30 p.m. Tickets at marywinspear.ca
Circo Osorio Circus featuring aerial artistry, motorcycles, acrobats and more. Today and Sunday at Bullen Park, 527 Fraser St. Learn more at facebook.com
B.C. Culture Days, a community-driven arts and cultural engagement. Today and Sunday, visit bc.culturedays.ca for details and schedule.
Wakanda Fall Gala, featuring fashion, culture, music and dance, 7:30-11:30 p.m. at Cedar Hill Recreation Centre, 3220 Cedar Rd. Tickets at eventbrite.ca; details at africafest.ca.
Kitchen 4 Missions. Join participating restaurants to dine for charity and after dinner, come together for a gala party and auction. All proceeds to Greater Victoria Citizen’s Counselling to support mental health in Victoria. Details at kitchens4missions.com.
Hawk Watch, a drop-in event for all ages at East Sooke Regional Park, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. With raptor demonstrations and activities, spotting scopes and hikes. CRD Parks programs, crd.bc.ca/parks; tel. 250478-3344. Soul Shakers/ Groove Kitchen Dance Party at The Rubber Boot Club, 1605 Store St., 8 p.m. Tickets at eventbrite.ca and Long & McQuade. Canadian Beauty Grateful Dead tribute band plus Acid Rain Light Show, a night of psychedelia, 9 p.m. at Victoria Event Centre 1415 Broad St. Go to facebook.com. Final event of Beach Food Fridays and Saturdays at the Colwood Waterfront with food trucks and live music. Noon-7 p.m. at Ocean Boulevard near Lagoon Road. Schedule of food trucks and music at colwood.ca. Soul King: A Tribute to Sam Cooke at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James St., Duncan, 2 p.m. Tickets at cowichanpac.ca.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 30
Sea Cider Apple Day. A family event to explore the orchard, learn about cider-making, and enjoy lots of fun activities. Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse, 2487 Mt. St. Michael Rd. More at facebook.com. The Victoria Motorcycle Club annual Hill Climb Competition. Sunday, 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. Sunday, 1-5 p.m. at Merridale Cidery & Distillery, 1230 Merridale Rd., Cobble Hill. More at merridale.ca/events.