Entertainment

Tom Lavin and the Powder Blues will play at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney on Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m. (Photo courtesy of Dee Lippingwell)

Tom Lavin and the Powder Blues ready to take Sidney by storm

One of bands biggest hits written on back of a pizza box

Greater Victoria singer and pianist Michael Kaeshammer opens his kitchen door to celebrity musical guests in a new television cooking show. (Courtesy Michael Kaeshammer)

Peninsula pianist takin’ care of business in the kitchen with Randy Bachman

Michael Kaeshammer kicks off fall tour with Salt Spring, Victoria shows

(Back row) Petra Krumme, Steve Miles-Berry, Kevin Logie, (middle row) Jen Yamasaki, Max Kerr, (front row) Wyatt Christensen, Koan Brown perform improv with Garden City Comedy. (Photo submitted)

A little spark of madness leads to big laughs

Improv comedy isn’t for cowards

  • Sep 26, 2023
Alix West Lefler, who is from Vancouver and a rising star, plays the important part of Frida. (Alix West Lefler photo)

Powerful short film set to be filmed in Victoria

‘Fast Runner’ shooting set to begin soon

  • Sep 22, 2023
Alix West Lefler, who is from Vancouver and a rising star, plays the important part of Frida. (Alix West Lefler photo)
Iggy Pop performs in Victoria at Rifflandia 2023. (Sonica Parmar/Black Press Media)

PHOTOS: Rifflandia wraps up with big names on stage in Victoria

Iggy Pop, Melanie C, Diplo, Salt-N-Pepa, Stephen Marley round out final weekend

Iggy Pop performs in Victoria at Rifflandia 2023. (Sonica Parmar/Black Press Media)
Paris Hilton performs Friday (Sept. 8) in Victoria at Rifflandia. (Katharine Brynjolfson/Black Press Media)

UPDATE: Former Spice Girl Melanie C joins Rifflandia lineup

Festival continues Sept. 15 to 17 after Paris Hilton, other big names hit the stage in Victoria

Paris Hilton performs Friday (Sept. 8) in Victoria at Rifflandia. (Katharine Brynjolfson/Black Press Media)
Lewis Black, winner of best male stand-up at the American Comedy Awards and two Grammy Awards, performs Sept. 21 at the Royal Theatre. (Courtesy Lewis Black)

Lewis Black rants his way to Victoria

The comedian shares humour in the world’s absurdities Sept. 21 at the Royal Theatre

  • Sep 11, 2023
Lewis Black, winner of best male stand-up at the American Comedy Awards and two Grammy Awards, performs Sept. 21 at the Royal Theatre. (Courtesy Lewis Black)
Sean O’Loughlin, conductor with Victoria Symphony, said hearing the musical scores of epic movies as a child planted a seed for him to become a conductor. (Kevin Light Photography)

Journey to a galaxy far, far away with Victoria show

Victoria Symphony transports audience to another world with STAR TREK, STAR WARS, AND BEYOND

Sean O’Loughlin, conductor with Victoria Symphony, said hearing the musical scores of epic movies as a child planted a seed for him to become a conductor. (Kevin Light Photography)
Victoria-based fibre artist Noah Gilroy, known as Moss and Arrow, picked up their skill from reading books, watching YouTube videos, and learning from other fibre artists on Instagram. (Nancy Cunningham)

Victoria fibre artist weaves island healing and activism into life’s work

Moss and Arrow creates one-of-a-kind tapestries, shares passion by teaching others

Victoria-based fibre artist Noah Gilroy, known as Moss and Arrow, picked up their skill from reading books, watching YouTube videos, and learning from other fibre artists on Instagram. (Nancy Cunningham)
Naduh. (Cody Briggs)

Divine feminine energy celebrated in Victoria show

Vancouver-based Naduh brings their female superpowers to Rifflandia Sept. 9

Naduh. (Cody Briggs)
Kirsten Van Ritzen plays her character Louise the Party Gal. (Photo by David Bukach)

Geez Louise comedian Kirsten Van Ritzen embraces raucous alter-ego

Comedian and educator showcases adult comedy in Oak Bay

  • Sep 8, 2023
Kirsten Van Ritzen plays her character Louise the Party Gal. (Photo by David Bukach)
Kat Sandler uses the Slavic folktale of Baba Yaga, the witch who lives in a magical hut that sits on chicken legs, as a launching pad for an exploration of female power in its many forms – wisdom, rage, motherhood, and sex. (Courtesy Belfry Theatre)

Belfry Theatre revisits the tale of Baba Yaga

Sandler’s comedic rendition of a Slavic folktale is a celebration of female power

  • Sep 7, 2023
Kat Sandler uses the Slavic folktale of Baba Yaga, the witch who lives in a magical hut that sits on chicken legs, as a launching pad for an exploration of female power in its many forms – wisdom, rage, motherhood, and sex. (Courtesy Belfry Theatre)
Flamenco-inspired international group Qairo performs Thursday, Sept. 21 at Hermann’s Upstairs. (Courtesy Qairo)

Global musicians, dancers of Qairo ignite stage with flamenco spectacle

The fiery ensemble’s eclectic members bring a new take to live global music with dynamic rhythm and dance

Flamenco-inspired international group Qairo performs Thursday, Sept. 21 at Hermann’s Upstairs. (Courtesy Qairo)
Dax is a Nigerian-Canadian hip-hop singer and songwriter who went viral with single Cash Me Outside. (Courtesy Dax)

Rapper and emerging country artist Dax performs at Wicket Hall

Dax, who rose to fame for single Cash Me Outside, now making waves in country scene

Dax is a Nigerian-Canadian hip-hop singer and songwriter who went viral with single Cash Me Outside. (Courtesy Dax)
Rifflandia will be at Electric Avenue Sept. 7-9 and The Park Sept. 15-17. (Mackenzie Lawrence)

Back-to-back weekends of Rifflandia in Victoria start Thursday

Rifflandia is now two weekends long, showcasing big names like Iggy Pop, Paris Hilton, Salt-N-Pepa, Diplo

  • Sep 1, 2023
Rifflandia will be at Electric Avenue Sept. 7-9 and The Park Sept. 15-17. (Mackenzie Lawrence)
Pieces of the Sacred Journey Exhibit. (Courtesy Sacred Journey Exhibit)

Fall Arts Guide (pt 1) is here: the best of fall arts

Gallery exhibits explore fear, cultural displacement and the rebirth of canoe culture, plus top-ten country music comes to McPherson Playhouse

Pieces of the Sacred Journey Exhibit. (Courtesy Sacred Journey Exhibit)
The cast members of a past Melanin Magic show, featuring (L-R) local musician Hoelune, Kash, Hazel Nuez, Mx. Fox, Aquamarina, Cherry Cheeks, Axelangelo. In front: Versa Vice and Holly Shirt. (Finding Charlotte Photography)

Victoria’s Melanin Magic is back with a new vision

After a hiatus, the Burlesque Bash returns to showcase BIPOC performers

  • Aug 29, 2023
The cast members of a past Melanin Magic show, featuring (L-R) local musician Hoelune, Kash, Hazel Nuez, Mx. Fox, Aquamarina, Cherry Cheeks, Axelangelo. In front: Versa Vice and Holly Shirt. (Finding Charlotte Photography)
Kids fly down a giant slide during the 2022 Saanich Fair. (Black Press Media file photo)

Saanich Fair returns with ‘jamming’ good fun

Labour Day weekend event an annual celebration full of fun in Central Saanich

  • Aug 22, 2023
Kids fly down a giant slide during the 2022 Saanich Fair. (Black Press Media file photo)
The Maritime Museum’s Classic Boat Festival showcases up to 100 classic boats, boat races and activities, and takes place Sept. 1 to Sept. 3. (Courtesy Maritime Museum)

The nearest thing to dreams can be found in a classic boat

Victoria’s Classic Boat Festival boasts polished brass and graceful lines

  • Aug 21, 2023
The Maritime Museum’s Classic Boat Festival showcases up to 100 classic boats, boat races and activities, and takes place Sept. 1 to Sept. 3. (Courtesy Maritime Museum)
Ghost The Musical features Chemainus’ Georgia Bennett and Sean Baker as understudies. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Ghost of a chance: Island actors talk about life as an understudy

Experienced actors make sure the show goes on if needed to fill a role

Ghost The Musical features Chemainus’ Georgia Bennett and Sean Baker as understudies. (Photo by Don Bodger)