CALENDAR: Globetrotters, Symphony, Carol-Along, Menorah Lighting
SUNDAY, DEC. 9
The Original Harlem Globetrotters at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre, 3 p.m. Tickets at selectyourtickets.com or tel. 250-220-7777.
Victoria Symphony presents Christmas Pops, 2 p.m. at the Royal Theatre. Tickets at rmts.bc.ca or tel. 250-386-6121.
Twelth Annual Carol-Along with the Carillon. Under the Netherlands Centennial Carillon, there will be hot chocolate and cookies; at the end of the set, the carillon is lit for the holidays. 4:30-5:15 p.m. at Royal B.C. Museum, 675 Belleville St.; royalbcmuseum.bc.ca.
Public Menorah Lighting. Community is invited to join Congregation Emanu-El Synagogue, 5-6:30 p.m. at Centennial Square.
Griffin & Sabine by Nick Bantock at The Belfry Theatre, 2 p.m. Tickets at tickets.belfry.bc.ca. > Review, C9
Soundings Vocal Ensemble presents Music of the Season at St. Mary’s Anglican Church, 1973 Cultra Ave., 2:30 p.m. Tickets at eventbrite.ca; soundingsmusic.com.
Skate with the Victoria Royals hockey team and Marty at Butchart Gardens outdoor skating rink, meet the team and get autographs. 3-4 p.m. It’s better to come early to earn a spot on the ice and book your skate upon arrival at the Visitor Centre; butchartgardens. com.
Fourth annual Pyjama Prance Fun Run/Walk through the streets of Esquimalt in your PJs with live music, silent auction, runner’s swag and prizes. 9 a.m.-noon at Esquimalt United Church, 500 Admirals Rd. Registration is a minimum of five items of food and/or a suggested minimum donation of $10. All food and funds raised will go to the Rainbow Kitchen. Details at tel. 250-661-6550, regististration at pyjamaprance@gmail.com; facebook.com.
Treasure Island by the Lawyers on Stage Theatre Society at Langham Court Theatre, 805 Langham Court. Tickets at langhamtheatre.ca.
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. Tel. 250-598-8870; oldcem. bc.ca.
MONDAY, DEC. 10
Naden Band Christmas Spectacular 40th Anniversary Concert with guest performers the Pierre Schryer Duo and the Canadian College of the Performing Arts with emcee Bruce Williams, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. at the Royal Theatre. Tickets at rmts.bc.ca or tel. 250-386-6121. Please support the Salvation Army Toy Drive and bring an unwrapped toy.
An Evening With Michael Kaeshammer at Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: marywinspear.ca.
Christmas Lights Paddle to the Inner Harbour. An evening paddllng down the Gorge to the Inner Harbour while singing joyous carols of Christmas. 5:15-6:45 p.m. Meet at Fairway Gorge Paddling Club, 2940 Jutland Rd. (beside Glo Restaurant). Cost: $10.
Ange Hehr at Bard & Banker, 1022 Government St. 9 p.m. vicpubco.ca; 250-953-9993.