GETTING OUT
Your guide to what’s happening in and around the city
Theatre — Local
“Mamma Mia.” Music and lyrics by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus. To May 14. Theatre Aquarius, 190 King William St. Tickets: 905-522-7529
“We’re in the Army Now.” Theatre Ancaster Chorus, Celebrating Canada’s 150 with a tribute to our Veterans. May 26, 27, 8 p.m. Matinee: 2 p.m. May 27. Old Firehall Arts Centre, 334 Wilson St. E., Ancaster. Tickets: TheatreAncaster.com or
905-304-7469
“Closer Than Ever.” Players’ Guild of Hamilton Inc. May 11, 12, 8 p.m. Matinee 2 p.m.: May 13. Sometimes hilarious, sometimes touching, this song cycle is a nonstop exploration of everyday struggles in the modern world, particularly those surrounding love. Studio Theatre, 80 Queen St. S. Tickets: 905-529-0284
“Things My Fore-Sisters Saw.” Leslie McCurdy one-woman performance May 13, 6 p.m. Lincoln Alexander Centre, 160 King St. E. Meet four women of African descent who created change in Canada. Tickets: $25, $10 youth. 905-527-5651.
“Sister Act.” Hamilton Theatre Inc. Feel good musical comedy. May 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 8 p.m. Matinees: 2 p.m. May 13, 21. 140 MacNab St. N. Tickets: $25. 905-522-1715 “Song of the Grand, A Musical.” Performance tells the story of two young men who joined the Canadian Forces during the Second World War. May 27, 6 p.m. Tickets: $25 dinner and entertainment. Grace Anglican Church, 157 Mill St. N., Waterdown. 905-689-6715
“On Golden Pond.” Village Theatre Waterdown. May 11, 12, 13, 8 p.m. Saturday matinees: 2 p.m. St. James United Church, 306 Parkside Dr., Waterdown. Tickets: 905-690-7889 villagetheatrewaterdown.ca “The 25th Annual Putnam County
Spelling Bee.” Drury Lane’s spring show, musical comedy. May 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 8 p.m. Matinees 2 p.m.: May 14, 21, 28. 2269 New St., Burlington. Tickets: 905-637-3979 or drurylane.ca
“Calendar Girls.” Haldimand Theatre. Members of a very ordinary Yorkshire women’s institute persuade one another to pose for a charity calendar with a difference. May 12, 13, 19, 26, theatre 8 p.m.; May 20, 27, 6 p.m. dinner theatre. Dunnville Hunters and Anglers Club, 237 McLaughlan Rd. Tickets: Discount rates for groups of 10 or more. 152 Queen St., or 905-774-7695.
Boldly going where no brownie has gone before. May 24, 8 p.m. Staircase Theatre, 27 Dundurn St. N. Nicolle Nattrass, one-woman play, followed by Q&A with the playwright. Free admission
Concerts/Shows May 11 That’s The Way it is — Live, Elvis, Vegas, Steve Michaels, 8 p.m. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. Tickets: $54.50 to $64.50. 905-681-6000 or bpac@burlington.ca May 12 The Ink Spots, with Dee Dee Laroque from the Platters, 8 p.m. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. Tickets: $45. 905-681-6000 or bpac@burlington.ca
Liberty Silver and Eddie Bullen, 8 p.m. The Pearl Company, 16 Steven St. Classic soul, blues and jazz presented and hosted by Michael Williams. Tickets: $20. 905-524-0606 or thepearlcompany.ca
Sinfonia Ancaster, from Italia to Espana, 8 p.m. St. John’s Anglican Church, 272 Wilson St. E., Ancaster. Tickets: $15. brownpapertickets.com/event/ 2900097
MOJO, Men of Jazz Octet, 8 p.m. A group of the area’s top jazz players. Tickets: $15. Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. 905-543-8512 or artword.net/artbar
Andre Bisson and Eight Piece Acoustic Band, 7:30 p.m. The Staircase, 27 Dundurn St. N. Tickets:
$15 advance, $20 at the door. 905-529-3000 May 13 Vili Verhovsek and His Vinyl Tones Band, 8 p.m. The Blue Grotto, 25 John St. N. (above Capri). Celebration of Elvis, Roy and Mother’s Day Extravaganza. Tickets: $30. 905-525-7811 Hamilton Children’s Choir, Concert and Afternoon Tea, 2 to 5 p.m. Ancaster Fairgrounds, Concession Building, 630 Trinity Rd. Tickets: $20 or $150 table of 8 or $175 table of 10. eventbrite.ca Harbourtown Sound Canada 150, 7:30 p.m. Region’s première men’s a cappella chorus. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. Tickets: $35, $30 seniors, $20 students. 905-681-6000 or bpac@burlington.ca Celebrating the best of Canadian
Jazz, 8 p.m. Hamilton All Star Jazz Band, three big bands with special guests: Bob Sommerville, Mike Malone, Scott Neilson. Redeemer University Auditorium, 777 Garner Rd. E., Ancaster. Tickets: $25, $20 seniors/students. hamiltonallstarjazz.org Spleit Strings Studio Spring Concert, 7 p.m. Ryerson United Church, 842 Main St. E. Tickets: $15 advance, $20 at the door, children under 12 free. 905-389-1636 A Love Electric, rock trio out of
Mexico City’s jazz scene, 8 p.m. Tickets: $15, $12 advance. Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. 905-543-8512 or artword.net/artbar May 14
Symphony on the Bay, An Evening at the Proms, 3 p.m. Maestro Claudio Vena, music director and conductor, soloists Robert Pilon (tenor) and June Crowley (soprano). Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. Tickets: 905-681-6000 or bpac@burlington.ca May 17
Wild Kratts Live, 6:30 p.m. FirstOntario Concert Hall. Tickets: Ticketmaster.ca or call 905-546-4040 Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra, Intimate and Immersive, 7:30 p.m. The Studio at FirstOntario Concert Hall. Gemma New introduces audiences to a new, interactive orchestral experience. Tickets: $25. 905-526-7756 or hpo.org
Beginning June 5, Getting Out will be taken exclusively from events entries submitted on our website. We will no longer accept entries by email. To submit your event, please click on Event Listings at thespec.com. If you have any difficulties or questions please let us know. Call 905-526-3420. See more event listings on thespec.com Deadline for Getting Out submissions is 1 p.m. the Friday before Thursday publication citylife@thespec.com •Compiled by Linda Ricciardi