A little bit of Las Vegas is coming to Colwood.

A trio of pianists from the City of Lights bring their own brand of upbeat excitement and fundraising acumen to the Teechamitsa Theatre this Saturday (April 30) for the Duelling Pianos show at Royal Bay secondary. While the musicians duel, students from David Cameron elementary and Dunsmuir middle school will be crowned the winners.

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Duelling Pianos is a 19-over show and runs from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Royal Bay, 3500 Ryder Hesjedal Way.

Tickets are $25 each in advance or $30 at the door. Email Smythe at tickets@dcpac.ca or text 250-588-0084.

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