Tea time among the books
Treat yourself to an afternoon of poetry, tea and fanciful hats. The Greater Victoria Public Library is celebrating Framing the Garden: Reflections of Victoria, a new book of poetry, prose and art compiled by Linda Rogers in honour of VictoriaB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s 150th year.
Hear some of VictoriaB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s greatest poets such as MAC Farrant, Carol Ann Sokoloff and Richard Olafson. Register online at gvpl.ca or call 250-382-7241 for more information. The event is on Aug. 18, 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Saanich Centennial Branch.
Class clowns put on a show
Hanky-pankering for a good time? Sketch Ed comedy troupe presents Cram Session, a comedy revue at the Victoria Event Centre, 8 p.m. Aug. 20. All revenue will be donated to AIDS Vancouver Island. Tickets, $5. Go to SketchEdProductions.wordpress.com.
Romp in Centennial Square
Suddenly Dance Theatre presents ROMP! in the Square, at Centennial Square, Aug. 21 to 25 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Featuring dance artists and a new dance-film installation, Rush of Water/Rush of Air. For details go to suddenlydance.ca.