1. Drop by the Old Crow Coffee Co. and listen to The Soots, who will be performing a blend of old-time Gypsy Jazz and blue grass, their final local performance on the west coast before moving to Montreal to record their debut album. The show is on Saturday, March 12 at 7 p.m. at 655 Front St. Admission is a suggested donation of $10.
2. Enjoy a night out with one of Canada’s top singer/songwriters when Jann Arden performs on Saturday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. It’s recommended you get there early to park and order drinks as it’s going busy. Tickets are $78.50 (plus service charges) and are available at ticketsnw.ca.
3. Catch local band The Country Club Hustlers in action, when they open for Trailerhawk at the Heritage Grill on Friday, March 11. The band plays old-time country (played electrically) and rockabilly. The free show starts at 8 p.m. sharp and is open to all ages. The Heritage Grill is at 447 Columbia St.
4. Support LGBT organizations by attending Revival Live – The Show on Saturday, March 12 at 7 p.m. at 726 12th St. The event, which is hosted by Whoopsie Daisy, features live and lip-synch entertainment by entertainers including Arch Empress XI Amanda Luv, Empress X Erica Divine, Nakita Spirit Bear, Byron Longclaws and Marachino Cherry. Cover charge is $15 or $10 for EPAMA members. For more info, visit The Revival Show page on Facebook.
5. Get dirty at the Institute of Urban Ecology’s annual forum on Saturday, March 12 at Douglas College. You’ll learn about beneficial insects, tips on how to green your yard, gardening in small spaces and much more, plus you’ll get to roll up your sleeves and enjoy some hands-on activities and check out the Green Links 2016 exhibit. The free forum begins at 10 a.m. at Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave., room 2201. To register, click on the UNIBUG forum page at www.eventbrite.ca.
6. Drop by Queen’s Park or Moody Park arenas to check out the action at the Bobby Love memorial Atom C hockey tournament. The tourney runs from March 12 to 15, with medal games being played at Queen’s Park Arena.
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