CALENDAR: Raffi, drag brunch and Oak Bay studio tour
SUNDAY, APRIL 14
Raffi at the Royal Theatre, 1 and 4 p.m. Tickets at rmts.bc.ca or tel. 250-386-6121. Best suited for children old enough to talk, sing or clap along. Eat North presents Drags Benny Victoria, a lively pop-up drag brunch in support of Canadian Pride initiatives. 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Fairmont Empress Hotel, 721 Government St. Tickets at eventbrite.ca and include welcome cocktail, canapés, brunch and performances. Victoria Spring Home Expo. Over 200 exhibits with the latest in home decorating, energy-saving products, building techniques, renovation options, and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at West Shore Parks and Recreation, 1767 Island Highway. Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra performs Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4 at University of Victoria Farquhar Auditorium, 2:30 p.m. Tickets at tickets.uvic.ca; tel. 250-721-8480.
Oak Bay Artists Spring Studio Tour. A free, self-guided tour visiting 25 local artists in their home studios. 12-4:30 p.m. Details at oakbay.ca 2019 Synergy Management Ltd. Bazan Bay
5-kilometre along the oceanfront in Sidney on Lochside Drive/Trail. 11 a.m. start, details and registration at raceroster.com
Sin City Improv, Castaways, the live improvised serial. Sundays to May 12, 8 p.m. at the Belfry Studio, 1291 Gladstone Ave. to May 12. Tickets at tickets.belfry.bc.ca; sincityimprov.com. Final day of the 2019 Sidney LitFest featuring 16 Canadian authors in all genres, many of whom have been recognized by major Canadian book awards, and 11 different events designed to appeal to readers and writers alike at the Mary Winspear Centre and the SHOAL Centre, Sidney. Tickets at Tanner’s Books in Sidney or sidneyliteraryfestival.ca Passport to Nature: Abkhazi Garden Tour. Learn about Prince and Princess Abkhazi’s history and the legacy. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at 1964 Fairfield Rd. Registration required at conservancy.bc.ca
4000 Miles. An intergenerational comedy about finding peace, love and understanding at The Belfry Theatre, 2 p.m. Tickets at boxoffice@belfry.bc.ca or 250-385-6815.
Kobo Town with Compassion Gorilla at the Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad St., 8 p.m. Search caravanbc.com to learn more.
Vancouver Island RV Show and Sale at Arbutus Meadows Equestrian Centre, 1515 East Island Highway E., Nanoose Bay, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Learn more at rvda.bc.ca
MONDAY, APRIL 15
Hampton Concert Orchestra Spring
Concert at Les Passmore Seniors Centre, 286 Hampton Rd. Monday, 7:30 p.m. More at hamptonconcertorchestra.com Victoria Symphony presents Colafelice Plays
Beethoven at the Royal Theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets at rmts.bc.ca or tel. 250-386-6121.