Here’s your weekly rundown of some of the hot-ticket arts and entertainment events happening over the next week and beyond, brought to you by CHEK Arts & Entertainment producer Steve Grebanier.
Mark your calendars for these amazing events and grab your tickets now to experience “Vancouver Island’s Best Entertainment” (VIBE).
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The Choirs YYJ
Victoria’s own The Choirs YYJ brings you choral takes on pop, rock and folk music. Music from your past and present like you’ve never heard it before.
- WHEN: Saturday, May 25, 7:30 p.m.
- WHERE: Farquhar Theatre, University of Victoria
- PRICE: $23.50
- TICKETS: https://tickets.uvic.ca
WHAT: Cedric Burnside
Cedric Burnside, a Grammy-winning blues artist, captures the raw essence of Mississippi’s blues tradition with a modern twist. Presented by the Victoria Jazz Society. This is a rare opportunity in Victoria, one not to be missed.
- WHEN: Sunday, May 26, 8 p.m.
- WHERE: Wicket Hall, 919 Douglas St., Victoria
- PRICE: $33.50
- TICKETS: https://www.rmts.bc.ca
Down The Lees
Post-rock, noise-rock band Down the Lees, with roots in Vancouver, Belgium and the Okanagan, tour their latest EP. “Dirt” is their fourth release and is inspired by the devastating Okanagan fires.
- WHEN: Saturday May 25, 7 p.m.
- WHERE: The Vault., 499 Wallace St,, Nanaimo
- PRICE: $20
- TICKETS: At the door
- OTHER SHOWS: Victoria – https://www.facebook.com/events/363961389943557/
Steve Grebanier
