Community Events

Live Music at Westdale - Wax Mannequin: Multi-Instrumentalist
Jan
31

Live Music at Westdale - Wax Mannequin: Multi-Instrumentalist

This week Wax Mannequin performs live at the Westdale Branch. Over the past two decades, Wax Mannequin (aka Chris Adeney) has eight, acclaimed full-length releases. He has appeared on thousands of pub, gallery and festival stages worldwide. Adeney plays scrappy folk, art punk and absurdist stadium metal.

Hamilton Public Library - Westdale Branch

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Mosaic's Mid Winter Bash
Jan
31
to Feb 1

Mosaic's Mid Winter Bash

Midwinter Bash at Mosaic marks the start of Hamilton Winterfest on Saturday, January 31. We'll have the heat turned up, island music on, and a list of tropical cocktails at the bar. Tropical shirts encouraged. We're open 5PM to late. Come by for a drink, stay for a while, or use it as a warm stop between your Winterfest plans.

Bar Mosaic

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Laugh at the Judge
Feb
1

Laugh at the Judge

Sunday Night Comedy at The Judge: 8 Years Strong Good people. Good laughs. Good times. Come celebrate the room that's been filling Sundays with joy since day one. See you this Sunday at 8 PM.

Laugh at the Judge

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Noon Hour Concert - Sabian Crosswell Trio: Bass, Drums, Piano
Feb
6

Noon Hour Concert - Sabian Crosswell Trio: Bass, Drums, Piano

This week, the Sabian Crosswell Trio takes the stage in Central Library's Hamilton Room. Sabian Crosswell is a Miami-born, Hamilton-based musician/songwriter, who takes inspiration from jazz, neo-soul, R&B, reggae and gospel. Featuring Joel Banks on bass, Costa Chatzis on drums, and Sabian Crosswell on keys.

Hamilton Public Library - Central Library

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HPYO Winter Concert
Feb
7

HPYO Winter Concert

The Hamilton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra concludes the Fall/Winter term with a performance featuring music by Verdi, Prokofiev, Leonard Bernstein and French composer Cecile Chaminade's Flute Concertino.

L.R. Wilson Concert Hall

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Happy Feet "Penguin Party" at The Westdale!
Feb
7

Happy Feet "Penguin Party" at The Westdale!

Waddle back into the magic of Happy Feet at The Westdale! Join us for a special screening featuring a themed photo station, and dress as a penguin to get a FREE small popcorn! Tickets are only $9.25. Catch the fun on February 7 & 8 at 1:00 PM, at 1014 King St W. See you there!

The Westdale

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Explore Art at HPL - Winter Landscapes
Feb
7

Explore Art at HPL - Winter Landscapes

Capture the quiet beauty of winter through landscape art.  Create artworks inspired by the winter landscape. Whether drawing snow-covered fields, bare trees under grey skies, frosty windows, or imagined wintry worlds, focus on how seasonal scenes can be translated into line, shape, texture and colour. Experiment with visual elements such as contrast, atmosphere and space, drawing from observation, memory, or imagination. All skills levels welcome. All materials provided. 

Hamilton Public Library - Valley Park Branch

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Open Jam for Youth
Feb
7

Open Jam for Youth

Held in downtown Hamilton each month on Saturday, our Open Jam is an opportunity for musicians and singers age 18 and under to take the stage and showcase their talents. Jammers are welcome to perform a song on their own, accompanied by other bandmates, or by our talented house band!  Show up, sign up and perform! Open to the public. $5 per person admission

The Gasworks

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Mozart's Don Giovanni
Feb
7

Mozart's Don Giovanni

One of Mozart's masterpieces, Don Giovanni combines comedy and tragedy in the retelling of the Don Juan legend. The HPO is thrilled to collaborate with COSA (Centre for Opera Studies & Appreciation) on sharing the magic of opera with Hamilton. Join us in Ancaster for a fully-staged production of an abridged Don Giovanni.

Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre

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Explore Art at HPL - Winter Landscapes
Feb
9

Explore Art at HPL - Winter Landscapes

Capture the quiet beauty of winter through landscape art.  Create artworks inspired by the winter landscape. Whether drawing snow-covered fields, bare trees under grey skies, frosty windows, or imagined wintry worlds, focus on how seasonal scenes can be translated into line, shape, texture and colour. Experiment with visual elements such as contrast, atmosphere and space, drawing from observation, memory, or imagination. All skills levels welcome. All materials provided. 

Hamilton Public Library - Ancaster Branch

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Vintage Valentine Swing Dance Party
Feb
12

Vintage Valentine Swing Dance Party

Come get bit by the swing bug at our special Valentine's Day Social Dance!  Join us for a fun, friendly night of swing dancing. No partner or experience needed. We'll start with a beginner lesson to get you in the swing of things before we let you loose on the dance floor! Beginner Lesson: 6:30-7:00 PM Social Dancing: 7:00-9:00 PM. Bring your friends, your sweetheart, or just yourself. Let's dance the night away!

Melrose United Church

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Noon Hour Concert - Dionne R. Grant: Piano, Voice
Feb
13

Noon Hour Concert - Dionne R. Grant: Piano, Voice

This week Dionne R. Grant takes the stage in Central Library's Living Room. Dionne is a Canadian jazz singer, pianist, poet and author. She currently performs her music at a variety of church lead functions, community events and private engagements in the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area. 

Hamilton Public Library - Central Library

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Opening reception | WIP: Fightbacks! and I Don't Want Your Millions (Billions), Mister
Feb
13

Opening reception | WIP: Fightbacks! and I Don't Want Your Millions (Billions), Mister

Join us for a joint opening reception for our main gallery Winter solo show featuring work by Jay Youngdahl, I Don't Want Your Millions (Billions), Mister, and our heritage exhibit Work in Progress: Fightbacks!. The evening will include a special music performance by Six Nations songwriter, land defender, and community curator, Layla Staats.

Workers Arts & Heritage Centre

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Sean Fuller
Feb
13

Sean Fuller

Sean Fuller brings his seasoned original tunes to the Rathskeller.  All welcome; no cover.  Doors open at 7pm; music goes from 7:30-9pm;  bar stays open till later.

Rathskeller Pub

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Anne of Green Gables - The Musical
Feb
13
to Mar 1

Anne of Green Gables - The Musical

Based on L.M. Montgomery's timeless classic, Anne of Green Gables: The Musical‚ follows the rise of Anne Shirley, a feisty, red-haired orphan who arrives unexpectedly in the small farming community of Avonlea. We open on Friday, February 13th and run for three weekends, closing on Sunday, March 1st. This is a family-friendly show, suitable for all ages, and full of Anne's vibrant imagination that is shown through the magic of live theatre. 

Hamilton Theatre Inc

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Valentine's Day with the HPO and Dwayne Gretzky
Feb
14

Valentine's Day with the HPO and Dwayne Gretzky

Celebrate Valentine's Day with the HPO and Dwayne Gretzky performing your favourite hits from the 60s, 70s and 80s with conductor Lucas Waldin! Enjoy electrifying renditions of familiar favourites by “Canada's Greatest party band” with full orchestral sound in a dynamic celebration of the songs we all forgot we loved.

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