Tickets: $29.55 from strathconahotel.com
Why: Boy Golden added new dates to his North American tour in August, which wound up being very good news for Victoria. The fast-rising performer — chosen by the Times Colonist as one of the 10 must-see acts at Rifflandia in 2022 and the Harbour Blues N Roots Festival in 2023 — has wowed audiences during his previous performances, providing the perfect lead-in to his appearance at the Strathcona Hotel’s Wicket Hall tonight.
Why: Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre is cross-promoting November’s season-opening production of Stephen King’s Misery with a fundraising event Friday night featuring favourites from the local music and theatre communities. West My Friend, Nick Mintenko, Colleen Eccleston and Greg Madill are providing the music, while actors/comedians Morgan Cranny, Kristen Van Ritzen and Sarah Murphy will make appearances.