Hamilton Events

The Hamilton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra is launching its second annual Summer Camps. Registrations start April 2nd, 2017.

Spring Sundays April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 28, June 4, 11, 25, 12:30 – 4:00 pm Westfield Heritage Village 1049 Kirkwall Road, Rockton, ON L0R 1X0 Every Sunday and public holiday from March to the end of October you can immerse yourself in Westfield’s unique historic setting. Authentically costumed volunteers will take...

Westmount Secondary School is proud to present the award winning musical GREASE! Westmount’s   own “WEST WING PLAYERS” will present a musical journey back to Rydell High, circa 1959 at Westmount Secondary School,   May 3rd through May 6th. Show time is 7:30pm with ticket sales at the door beginning at 6:45pm. Tickets will also be on...

Jane’s Walk is a movement of citizen-led walking tours inspired by Jane Jacobs. The FREE walks get people to explore and share stories about their communities and connect with their neighbours. This year there are 20 FREE guided tours of Hamilton throughout the lower city and on the Mountain, as well as in Waterdown and...

Be prepared to LAUGH OUT LOUD FOR KIDS! A fundraiser comedy night featuring comedian Jessica Holmes. Jessica Holmes has opened for comedians like Jerry Seinfeld, Leslie Nielsen, and Ellen DeGeneres, as well as hosted events for such visionaries as Deepak Chopra, Tony Robbins, and Oprah Winfrey! She has performed with the Second City and Just for Laughs and is well known for her performance on Air Farce! Be prepared to laugh out loud when Jessica takes the stage. This incredible evening also includes Canapes provided by Pusateri's Fine Foods. Award Winning Zirkova Premium Vodka Tastings, Great Lakes Brewery, Dan Aykroyd Wine by Diamond Estates and more. Its all for charity! 100% of Net proceeds to benefit The May Court Club of Oakville Scholarship Program and other May Court Supported Charities When? Friday May 5 2017 at 7pm Where? Mercedes Benz Oakville 300 South Service Road West Oakville www.maycourt.ca

Come shop from 20+ direct sales vendors in time for the busy summer season. We have everything you need from food and entertaining ideas to clothing, jewellery, cosmetics and more! Pappas Greek food truck will be out as well. Tea room available for a light snack. Proceeds of the event go to fund children's actvities within the church and its community. Contact us at standrewshomeshow@hotmail.com for more information

campaign that provides hope and reduces stigma for people affected by depression and other mood disorders. Across Canada, mental health organizations, community groups, caring companies and concerned volunteers are planning walks, runs, rides and other physical or social activities encouraging people to Move for Mental Health. REGISTER TODAY and help us reach our fundraising goal of $25,000! If you are unable to attend, please spread the word to friends and family and consider making a monetary donation. Making a contribution to this event, either by attending, volunteering or by donation, means making an investment in the mental health of our community and helping to erase stigma associated with mental illness.

The Live Chamber Music Series will present last concert of the season, “Jazz Fiesta” on Saturday, May 6th, at 7:30pm at Hamilton Mennonite Church. The concert will feature Daniel Tasho - Jazz Piano, Zoltan Kalman – Clarinet, accompanied on the piano by Karen Lam. The program includes music from classic films, composition for and by Gershwin and much more ! Live Chamber Music Series "Jazz Fiesta“ Daniel Tasho - Jazz Piano Zolton Kalman – Clarinet Karen Lam - Piano Saturday, May 6th, 2017 at 7:30pm Hamilton Mennonite Church, 143 Lower Horning Road, Hamilton Tickets: $20-Adults, $15-Seniors, $10-Students To reserve tickets or for more information: call 905-628-4980, livechambermusic13@gmail.com

It’s Emergency Preparedness Week! Tune in each day this week as AM900 CHML Personalities tackle the challenge of being prepared for any emergency situation. Find a new picture right here and on our Facebook page from Monday to Friday. Is your Family Prepared?  By taking a few simple steps today, you can become better prepared...

The North Hamilton Community Health Centre is excited to present The Artistic Dreams Academy (TADA) Spring Art Show! Everyone is welcome to come to the North Hamilton Community Health Centre on Monday, May 8th between 4:00PM-7:00PM and see the wonderful pieces TADA has created in the last few months. TADA is a group comprised of individuals living with mental health and chronic conditions. They will be selling the artwork they’ve created for their theme of “New Growth”. Come out and enjoy the show!

The North Hamilton Community Health Centre is excited to present The Artistic Dreams Academy (TADA) Spring Art Show! Everyone is welcome to come to the North Hamilton Community Health Centre on Monday, May 8th between 4:00PM-7:00PM and see the wonderful pieces TADA has created in the last few months. TADA is a group comprised of individuals living with mental health and chronic conditions. They will be selling the artwork they’ve created for their theme of “New Growth”. Come out and enjoy the show!

Celebrate patient care through inspiration and laughter! Browse through some interesting vendors while enjoying refreshments before heading to the theatre for a hugely entertaining performance on managing everyday stresses by Meg Soper! Proceeds of this event are in support of Canadian Nurses for Africa. http://www.canadiannursesforafrica.ca/ #YESThisIsNursing #MegSoper

Fleurs de Villes, Canada’s premiere Floral Mannequin Series, arrives in Burlington from May 10-14, 2017 at Mapleview Centre, the final stop on the event’s inaugural cross-Canada tour. The unique, five-day exhibition is the first of its kind to combine fashion and flowers in Canada, blending fashion design and fresh florals with bespoke floral-dressed mannequins and a pop-up fresh flower market. Over a dozen top local Burlington florists, including Holland Park Flowers, Centro Garden and, Opening Night Flowers will be paired with leading brands to design stunning displays and bring them to life with flowers. Each floral-dressed mannequin is clothed in a one-of-a-kind design made up of hundreds of fresh blooms.

A wide selection of annuals, perennials, shrubs and Carolinian plants will be for sale.

Join us at F.H.Sherman Recreation and Learning Centre (Dofasco Park) in Stoney Creek and take part in our community based fundraising event for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Check our website for more details, to register and collect pledges. You can register as an individual or organize a team. By walking, you can be part...

Saturday, May 13th Catered Caribbean/Canadian Buffet, Entertainment, Silent Auction Emmanuel United Church, 871 Upper Ottawa Street **Cocktail Hour: 6:00p.m. Dinner: 7:00p.m. Advance Tickets Only Contact 905-389-4150 Or Tickets may be purchased at https://hamilton.snapd.com/events/view/1032087 Adults $25 Youth (6-16) $15 (Children 5 & under are free)

The Victims of Homicide Support Society of Edmonton is pleased to announce the 2017 Western Canadian Conference. This conference will bring together victims' families and allied professionals to explore the needs and issues of those in society who have been 'touched by murder'. Some of the session topics include hope and healing, vicarious trauma and psychological effects on children.

PLUS Art Fair is the first art fair in Canada to showcase the work of current MFA candidates and recent MFA alumni. PLUS AF provides a platform for emerging artists, curators, and educators--who will lead the arts and culture scene in the years to come--to exhibit and sell their work. As an annual event featuring all mediums of visual art, PLUS AF will become the destination for emerging art in Canada. For its much-anticipated first edition, PLUS AF will take place in Hamilton, Ontario’s historic Cotton Factory, an expansive industrial space surrounded by artist studios. From May 18-21, 2017, the fair will welcome a talented selection of current MFA candidates and recent alumni representing multiple Universities across Canada, and feature a VIP Preview and opening party, daily shuttle buses from Toronto to Hamilton, gallery walking tours, and curated talks with artists and cultural leaders. Guests of the opening night will experience a special presentation by Evolved Entertainment as well as curated catering by Trashed and Wasted, a collective that encourages restaurants to create unique dishes from “rescued” food, featuring local Hamilton establishments: Nique, Butcher and the Vegan, and Collective Arts Brewing. Akimbo is PLUS AF’s official media sponsor, and additional partnerships include the Hamilton Arts Council, the Art Gallery of Hamilton, The Cotton Factory, and The Gladstone Hotel. DATES Thurs, May 18 5-7pm (VIP Preview) | 7-10pm (Opening Night Reception) Fri, May 19 11am-8pm Sat, May 20 11am-8pm Sun, May 21 11am-6pm For more information, visit plusartfair.com Facebook Page: facebook.com/plusartfair | Facebook Event: here Instagram: @plusartfair Hashtag: #plusartfair2017

Exploring The Personal and Professional Impact Of Working With Grief & Loss

On Friday, May 19th, 2017, Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice presents a one day workshop Good Grief –  Exploring the Personal and Professional Impact of Working with Grief and Loss with leading experts Dr. Alan Wolfelt and Yvette Perreault from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 – p.m. at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington. Alan Wolfelt is an...

Music in the City 2017 / Concession St. B.I.A. presented by Big Time Productions Ltd. B412 – 5 East 36th St, Hamilton, ON  L8V 3Y6 905-389-4265 / 480-243-7815-US e-mail johnyb@pathcom.com     www.pathcom.com/~johnyb  FB:  Music-in-the-City-Hamilton           Twitter:  @BonnieEsson   Concession St. Presents SIDEWALK SOUNDS http://www.concessionstreet.ca/sidewalk-sounds.html @ConcessionBIA  /ConcessionSteetBIA on Facebook /ConcessionStreet on Instagram.   6 Venues – Various Performers...

The Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre Foundation is pleased to announce that Bailando Por Una Esperanza, Dancing for Hope, hosted by Ana Paret and Laura Milligan is in support of Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. The dinner dance will be at Lotos Banquet Hall on Friday May 26th, 2017. Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre is...

Celebrate 'Tastes of the Season' at the Waterdown Village Farmers' Market. Market runs weekly, on Saturday mornings. Connect with local farmers and producers. Enjoy offerings including fruit, vegetables, artisan breads, baked goods, wine and more! Free parking.