Mike Devlin

Performances of the Broadway smash are set for Aug. 28-30 at The Royal Theatre. The official touring production of Monty Python's Spamalot will visit Victoria for the first time ever in August.

Van Buskirk, who died Friday at the age of 75 after a brief battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), was a major contributor to the city's concert-industry framework.

The summer entertainment series begins July 3 with a performance by two-time Juno Award nominees The Bills, and closes Sept. 5 with the finale by The Beatles tribute band Backbeat.

A rundown of upcoming family friendly events, including the Ultimate Toy Fair at Pearkes Arena on Saturday and Sunday.

Arts writer Mike Devlin picks his favourite upcoming events, including The Grapes of Wrath at the McPherson Theatre on Friday.

The Motown legend, of Martha and the Vandellas fame, is set to attend Vic High's Gala 150 at Crystal Garden in Victoria on Saturday.

The sale price for Coastal Boats Near Sidney, BC, set a new auction record for the late Duncan painter.

A rundown of upcoming family-friendly events, including Ocean Week kicking off Saturday at Esquimalt Gorge Park.

The Victoria quartet is playing its final show on Saturday night at Upstairs Cabaret.

Arts writer Mike Devlin picks his favourite upcoming events, including Colin James at the Mary Winspear Centre on Thursday.