Community Events
Sophie Buddle | Live Standup Comedy
The hilarious Sophie Buddle, as seen on The Tonight Show, The Late Late Show, Just For Laughs and more is headlining four shows January 30-31! Late Show
Levity Comedy Club & Lounge
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
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
Toronto Rock vs ottawa black bears
The Toronto Rock host the Ottawa Black Bears at TD Coliseum
National Lacrosse League
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
Monday Press Presents: Off_Beat
Listen to spoken word performances paired with local musicians. Presented by Monday Press.
Hamilton Public Library - Central Library
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
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
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
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
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
Toronto Rock vs Oshawa FireWolves
Toronto Rock host the Oshawa FireWolves at TD Coliseum
National Lacrosse League
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
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
The Buddy Holly tribute Concert
The Buddy Holly Tribute Concert at Theatre Aquarius Main Stage
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
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
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
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
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
The Offspring: SUPERCHARGED Worldwide in '26
The Offspring play TD Coliseum, with Bad Religion
Live Music at Waterdown - Terry Rhodes: Voice
This week Terry Rhodes performs live at the Waterdown Branch. Terry sings Lionel Richie's songs of love this Valentine's Day.
Hamilton Public Library - Waterdown Branch
The Patti Payne Trio Valentine's Show!
An evening of songs about all kinds of love in an intimate setting. Jazz and Bossa Nova - with a Twist!
Coach and Lantern Pub
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.