Mon. January 5th, 2009 - Zappa Plays Zappa Victoria: DWEEZIL ZAPPA AND THE ZAPPA FAMILY TRUST PRESENT THE MUSIC OF FRANK ZAPPA!

Thu. January 8th, 2009 - Fri. January 9th, 2009 - The Sam Roberts Band with Special Guests The Stills Victoria: Roberts continues to be one of Canada's most exciting rock acts, embraced throughout the country, with pockets of substantial support around the world.

Sat. January 10th, 2009 - North Island Concert Society Presents: Young Divas Port Hardy: Five young singers who can conjure the spirit of Peggy Lee, swing like Sinatra, touch the heart like Sarah Vaughan, and reach for the bright lights of Broadway like Barbra Streisand.

Sat. January 10th, 2009 - Victoria Symphony Legacy Series in Duncan: Brahms Concerto for Violin Duncan: The Legacy Series honours musical works that have endured the test of time and presents them with future classics, featuring glorious symphonies and celebrated soloists.

Sat. January 10th, 2009 - Voices Three Courtenay: Join Voices Three for an evening of original music, spine tingling harmonies, and plenty of comedic banter!

Sun. January 11th, 2009 - Victoria Symphony Royal Tea Concert: To Russia With Love Victoria: Revel in the lush melodies of Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade and the splendour of Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin. Exhilarate your senses with Glinka's Ruslan and Ludmilla Overture.

Mon. January 12th, 2009 - Victoria Symphony Legacy Series: Brahms Concerto for Violin Victoria: The Legacy Series honours musical works that have endured the test of time and presents them with future classics, featuring glorious symphonies and celebrated soloists.

Tue. January 13th, 2009 - Trailer Park Boys: Ricky, Julian & Bubbles Comedy Show Victoria: Canada's most popular TV stars come to life in their comedy show!

Thu. January 15th, 2009 - Sat. January 17th, 2009 - Victoria Symphony Beltone Pops Series: Wild Wild West Victoria: Yahoo! Strap on your belt and hold on to your hat, as we hop on our horses and revisit the Old Wild West.

Sat. January 17th, 2009 - Randy Bachman & Band with guest...Wil Nanaimo: One of Canada's most inspiring Rock and Roll artists of all time!

Sat. January 17th, 2009 - Shake Rattle N' Roll Campbell River: Top Canadian Tribute Champion Steve Elliott will take you on a Thrill Ride Recreating the Raw and Energetic performances of the Young King of Rock N' Roll...

Sun. January 18th, 2009 - Victoria Symphony Concerts for Kids Series: Symphonic Shenanigans Victoria: By popular demand musician, inventor and all-around nutty guy Al Simmons is once again bringing a big dose of daffy to the Victoria Symphony stage.

Tue. January 20th, 2009 - Thu. January 22nd, 2009 - The Port Theatre Presents: RANDOM ACTS Nanaimo: Intimate and unpredictable, but always enjoyable; experience the performing arts like you never have before!

Fri. January 23rd, 2009 - Celtic Rhythm Dancers Present: Scottish Traditions Duncan: A traditional look at Robbie Burns' poetry and music with the Celtic Rhythm Dancers and guests.

Fri. January 23rd, 2009 - Legends ~ The Best of Billie Holiday & Ella Fitzgerald Victoria: Ocean Entertainment Worldwide presents the second concert in its new six-part series celebrating women in music. Legends: The Best Of Billie Holiday & Ella Fitzgerald. Starring Dee Daniels.

Fri. January 23rd, 2009 - “Ache Brazil” at the Capitol Theatre Port Alberni: Aché Brasil is a performance group that fuses music, dance, Capoeira (martial arts and acrobatics) into a dynamic, colourful, high energy performance.

Sat. January 24th, 2009 - It Only Takes A Moment 2009 Nanaimo: Produced & written by Joelle Rabu and Bill Hicks, this awareness show aims at eliminating stigma attached to mental health issues. A powerful show of extroardinary artists of music, dance, & theatre.

Sat. January 24th, 2009 - Open Minds Open Windows presents: IT ONLY TAKES A MOMENT 2009 Nanaimo: A powerful multidisciplinary show featuring extraordinary artists from the world of music, dance, theatre and visual arts.

Sat. January 24th, 2009 - Victoria Symphony's Signature Series in Duncan: Strauss Alpine Symphony Duncan: The Signature Series presents masterworks of both classical repertoire and living composers. Monumental Symphonies and concertos, as well as inspiring guest artists and renowned conductors make this series the season's signature.

Sat. January 24th, 2009 - World Drums: A Celebration of Rhythm Victoria: WORLD DRUMS: A Celebration of Rhythm. Over 70 performers including Celso Machado (2008 World Solo Artist of the Year), Uminari Taiko (Japanese Drums), and the Victoria Percussion Orchestra.

Sun. January 25th, 2009 - Mon. January 26th, 2009 - Victoria Symphony's Signature Series: Strauss Alpine Symphony Victoria: The Signature Series presents masterworks of both classical repertoire and living composers. Monumental Symphonies and concertos, as well as inspiring guest artists and renowned conductors make this series the season's signature.

Wed. January 28th, 2009 - Colin Linden Duncan: The combination of his deep passion, encyclopedic musical knowledge, and a well-trained empathetic ear has also made Colin Linden one of the most sought after roots music producers in North America.

Fri. January 30th, 2009 - Heartwoven Victoria: The Gettin' Higher Choir is hosting two benefit concerts to help empower youth through the arts. Heartwoven is a multi-generational celebration of harmony featuring Canadian folk start Bob Bossin.

Fri. January 30th, 2009 - Tidemark Theatre Presents: The Coop/Lysy Duo plays Beethoven Campbell River: One of the most in-demand and established pianists Canada has ever produced has partnered with a renowned cellist to perform as The Coop/Lysy Duo plays Beethoven.

Sat. January 31st, 2009 - Double Diamond: The Definitive Neil Diamond Tribute Courtenay: The Definitive Neil Diamond Tribute - one of Canada's classiest, top Las Vegas style tribute shows has pleased thousands of theatre patrons all over Western Canada.

Sat. January 31st, 2009 - RE/MAX VICTORIA IDOL 2009 FINALS Victoria: A fundraiser for PEERS Victoria!

Sat. January 31st, 2009 - Vancouver Island Symphony Presents: EFFERVESCENT WALTZ Nanaimo: Like a New Year's gala in Vienna — entrancing, enchanting — the VI Symphony presents a light classical Pops Concert filled with the enthralling music of waltzes, marches and polkas.

Sun. February 1st, 2009 - Heartwoven Victoria: The Gettin' Higher Choir is hosting two benefit concerts to help empower youth through the arts. Heartwoven is a multi-generational celebration of harmony featuring Canadian folk start Bob Bossin.

Fri. February 6th, 2009 - BOB MARLEY BIRTHDAY BASH Nanaimo: A tribute concert and birthday celebration for the world's most widely known and revered reggae artist. Selassie iPower, a seasoned Canadian reggae band, will perform your favorite Bob Marley songs.

Sat. February 7th, 2009 - Bryan Adams: A Very Special Solo Acoustic Performance Victoria: Tickets ON SALE Monday December 22nd at 9:30AM!

Sat. February 7th, 2009 - North Island Concert Society Presents: Bria's Hot Five Port Hardy: Bria's Hot Five is a five-piece hot jazz band based in Vancouver and features some of the city's finest young jazz players.

Sun. February 8th, 2009 - BRYAN ADAMS Nanaimo: A very special solo acoustic performance!

Thu. February 12th, 2009 - Pacific Opera Victoria Presents: SEMELE Victoria: An ancient story from Ovid's Metamorphoses, Semele was given a subversive new edge with William Congreve's witty 1705 libretto and Handel's scrumptious music.

Thu. February 12th, 2009 - Sid Williams Theatre Society presents The Nathaniel Dett Chorale Courtenay: The Nathaniel Dett Chorale is Canada 's first professional choral group dedicated to Afrocentric music of all styles, including classical, spiritual, gospel, jazz, folk and blues.

Fri. February 13th, 2009 - Sat. February 14th, 2009 - Coppelia Victoria: Canadian Pacific Ballet presents Coppelia. Coppélia is a comic ballet, notable as the last of the Romantic era and is one of the most loved ballets of all times.

Fri. February 13th, 2009 - Harbour City Jazz Society Presents: JAZZFEST 2009 Nanaimo: The best of our City's jazz student musicians and professional guest performers delight audiences each year with a concert that gets you snapping your fingers and tapping your toes.

Fri. February 13th, 2009 - Tidemark Theatre Presents: The Montral Guitare Trio Campbell River: Marrying passionate virtuosity with a stealthy sense of humour, guitarists Glenn Lévesque, Marc Morin and Sébastien Dufour at once charm the ears of seasoned critics and capture the hearts of their ever-expanding audiences.

Sat. February 14th, 2009 - Pacific Opera Victoria Presents: SEMELE Victoria: An ancient story from Ovid's Metamorphoses, Semele was given a subversive new edge with William Congreve's witty 1705 libretto and Handel's scrumptious music.

Sat. February 14th, 2009 - Port Theatre presents: Nathaniel Dett Chorale Nanaimo: The Nathaniel Dett Chorale is Canada's first professional choral group dedicated to Afrocentric music of all styles, including classical, spiritual, gospel, jazz, folk and blues.

Sun. February 15th, 2009 - Kateryna - Ukrainian Cossack Folk-opera Ballet Nanaimo: A sweeping tale of love and war presented in a fusion of music, dazzling costumes, acrobatics, ballet, and folk dance, featuring over forty dancers and choristers.

Mon. February 16th, 2009 - Kateryna - Ukrainian Cossack Folk-opera Ballet Victoria: Kateryna is a sweeping tale of love and war presented in a fusion of music, dazzling costumes, acrobatics, ballet, and folk dance featuring over forty dancers and choristers.

Tue. February 17th, 2009 - Pacific Opera Victoria Presents: SEMELE Victoria: An ancient story from Ovid's Metamorphoses, Semele was given a subversive new edge with William Congreve's witty 1705 libretto and Handel's scrumptious music.

Thu. February 19th, 2009 - Pacific Opera Victoria Presents: SEMELE Victoria: An ancient story from Ovid's Metamorphoses, Semele was given a subversive new edge with William Congreve's witty 1705 libretto and Handel's scrumptious music.

Fri. February 20th, 2009 - Everlasting Haydn: Presented by the Vancouver Island Symphony Campbell River: While Franz Joseph Haydn, the father of symphony, died quietly 200 years ago his music is everlasting. In 2009 orchestras around the world will be playing his music to commemorate his legacy.

Sat. February 21st, 2009 - Cowichan Theatre and Cowichan Folk Guild Present: International Guitar Night IX Duncan: Four virtuoso guitarists from around the world perform their original compositions in their own unique styles and in collaboration with one another. You won't want to miss this very special evening.

Sat. February 21st, 2009 - Pacific Opera Victoria Presents: SEMELE Victoria: An ancient story from Ovid's Metamorphoses, Semele was given a subversive new edge with William Congreve's witty 1705 libretto and Handel's scrumptious music.

Sat. February 21st, 2009 - Vancouver Island Symphony Presents: EVERLASTING HAYDN Nanaimo: While Franz Joseph Haydn, the father of symphony, died quietly 200 years ago his music is everlasting. In 2009 orchestras around the world will be playing his music to commemorate his legacy.

Sun. February 22nd, 2009 - Victoria Symphony Classics Series: Vivaldi Gloria Victoria: The Classics Series presents beloved music from the Baroque and Classical eras. These include inspired performances of works by time-honoured composers including Bach, Beethoven, Haydn, Mendelssohn and Vivaldi.

Wed. February 25th, 2009 - Hawksley Workman Victoria: Poet, producer, and peerless performer, he has evolved from the slight, pin-striped oddball with an acclaimed diamond voice, to a panoramic, guitar-punishing superstar with no performance limits.

Wed. February 25th, 2009 - Port Theatre presents: The McDades Nanaimo: Performing in English and French, The McDades "find their groove somewhere between a down-home kitchen party, a jazzy after hours club, and a folk festival".

Thu. February 26th, 2009 - Victoria Jazz Society Presents: BILL FRISELL AND RUSSELL MALONE Victoria: Grammy Award winner Bill Frisell is one of the most sought-after guitarists in contemporary music. Joining Bill for this rare and exciting collaboration is virtuoso guitarist Russell Malone.

Fri. February 27th, 2009 - Shona Le Mottee at the Capitol Theatre Port Alberni: A four piece Celtic band is made up of the cream of Vancouver?s Celtic scene. They are lead by Juno Award-winning fiddler/vocalist, Shona Le Mottee (formerly of The Paperboys and Michael Flatley?s Lord of the Dance).

Fri. February 27th, 2009 - Tango Fire Victoria: Featuring a quintet of brilliant young musicians, ten torrid dancers and one of Argentina's finest singers, Tango Fire offers a journey through the history of Tango - the world's most alluring and exciting dance.

Sat. February 28th, 2009 - The Civic Orchestra Orchestra of Victoria with Guest Conductor Charles Barber (Civic founder) Victoria: Please join us as we present our 25th season of affordable symphonicmusic to residents and visitors in the Capital Regional District.

Sun. March 1st, 2009 - Victoria Symphony Royal Tea Concert: An Afternoon in the British Isles Victoria: Tenor Mark Dubois returns for another memorable concert.

Mon. March 2nd, 2009 - David Essig and Rick Scott: CD Release Concert Nanaimo: Two Canadian folk legends combine forces for an intimate concert to launch their new CD "DOUBLE VISION.'

Tue. March 3rd, 2009 - Thu. March 5th, 2009 - The Port Theatre Presents: RANDOM ACTS Nanaimo: Intimate and unpredictable, but always enjoyable; experience the performing arts like you never have before!

Sat. March 7th, 2009 - Double Diamond: The Definitive Neil Diamond Tribute at the Port Theatre Nanaimo: DOUBLE DIAMOND The Definitive NEIL DIAMOND Tribute "The next best thing to Neil Diamond" – NANAIMO DAILY NEWS

Sun. March 8th, 2009 - Cowichan Music Festival: Vocal and Dance Gala Duncan: This annual festival is a multi-disciplinary competition showcasing local artistic talent in music, dance, and the spoken arts.

Sun. March 8th, 2009 - Palm Court Light Orchestra Presents: Gypsy Carnival at the Cowichan Theatre Duncan: British violinist Marianne Olyver leads the Orchestra in an exuberant, fun-filled concert of gypsy music.

Mon. March 9th, 2009 - Victoria Symphony Legacy Series: Schubert Symphony No. 9 Victoria: The Legacy Series honours musical works that have endured the test of time and presents them with future classics, featuring glorious symphonies and celebrated soloists.

Tue. March 10th, 2009 - The Rock 'n Roll Legends Duncan: Buddy, Jerry Lee and Elvis...plus Little Richard!

Wed. March 11th, 2009 - Cowichan Music Festival: Highlights Concert Duncan: This annual festival is a multi-disciplinary competition showcasing local artistic talent in music, dance, and the spoken arts.

Thu. March 12th, 2009 - Sat. March 14th, 2009 - Victoria Symphony Beltone Pops Series: Men in Brass Victoria: Two of Canada's premiere brass players, French Horn dynamo Jeff Nelsen and the very versatile trumpeter Mike Herriott, have teamed up to create a performance of brass playing that traverses musical genres.

Fri. March 13th, 2009 - Rave On Campbell River: Zach Stevenson (The Buddy Holly Story) with the famous dynamic Rockin' Rebels Band and Dancers deliver a high energy tribute show.

Fri. March 13th, 2009 - Sheila Ryan and the Celtic Rhythm Dancers Duncan: An assortment of musical guests join Sheila and Judy Hogg's Celtic Rhythm Dancers in this St. Patrick's Day celebration!

Sat. March 21st, 2009 - Vancouver Island Symphony Presents: EXTREME ENTERTAINMENT Nanaimo: Roll out the red carpet as the VI Symphony goes Hollywood and Canada-wood with riveting music from big screen movies.

Sun. March 22nd, 2009 - Nanaimo Conservatory of Music presents: ROBERT SILVERMAN Nanaimo: Recognized as one of Canada's premiere pianists, Robert Silverman has reached a level of musical and technical authority that can only be accomplished after years of deep commitment to the instrument and its vast literature.

Sun. March 22nd, 2009 - Mon. March 23rd, 2009 - Victoria Symphony's Signature Series: Ravel Piano Concerto in G Victoria: The Signature Series presents masterworks of both classical repertoire and living composers. Monumental Symphonies and concertos, as well as inspiring guest artists and renowned conductors make this series the season's signature.

Fri. March 27th, 2009 - Michael Waters & Marjory Dow at the Capitol Theatre Port Alberni: Spirit Space Guitar Cello is the collaboration between Victoria guitarist Michael Waters and cellist Marjorie Dow.

Sat. March 28th, 2009 - Victoria Symphony Legacy Series in Duncan: Carmina Burana Duncan: The Legacy Series honours musical works that have endured the test of time and presents them with future classics, featuring glorious symphonies and celebrated soloists.

Sun. March 29th, 2009 - Victoria Symphony Concerts for Kids Series: Judy and David's Symphonic Adventure Victoria: udy and David bring the orchestra alive for young children with this zany, high-energy show. Children and their parents become part of the action from the very first moment.

Mon. March 30th, 2009 - Victoria Symphony Legacy Series: Carmina Burana Victoria: The Legacy Series honours musical works that have endured the test of time and presents them with future classics, featuring glorious symphonies and celebrated soloists.

Thu. April 2nd, 2009 - Sat. April 4th, 2009 - Victoria Symphony Beltone Pops Series: Last Night at the Proms Victoria: Come dressed in a party mood for the exuberant display of British patriotism with Land of Hope and Glory, Jerusalem and of course Fantasia on British Seasongs.

Sun. April 5th, 2009 - Jazz Pianist Oliver Jones Nanaimo: Legendary jazz pianist Oliver Jones is one of Canada's finest musicians.Piano, drums and bass switch effortlessly between bebop, Gershwin showtunes, swingin' Duke Ellington & friend Oscar Peterson.