The Vancouver Island Symphony hosts its free Community Days event Nov. 19 at the Port Theatre.
From 11 a.m. to noon attendees who are six years old and over can try instruments under the guidance of symphony musicians during the Musical Instrument Zoo.
From 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. people are invited to meet the symphony conductor.
Attendees can watch a symphony rehearsal from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free tickets are available by calling 250-754-8550.