GETTING OUT
Your guide to what’s happening in and around the city
Theatre — Local
“Blackbird.” Theatre Aquarius, Jan. 31 to Feb. 17. Guilt, rage and raw emotions after two people meet after 15 years. Dofasco Centre for the Arts, 190 King William St. Tickets: 905-522-7529 or theatreaquarius.org
“Ripcord.” Dundas Little Theatre Inc. Seniors living has never been so dangerous, a comedy written by David Lindsay-Abaire. Jan. 19, 20, 26, 27, Feb. 1, 2, 3, 8 p.m. Matinees: 2 p.m. Jan. 28, Feb. 4. Dundas Little Theatre Inc., 37 Market St. S. Tickets: 905-627-5266, info@dundaslittletheatre.com
“A Long Time Ago.” Binbrook Little Theatre, a pantomime set in outer space. Jan. 26 to Feb. 11. Fridays, 7 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays Matinee: 2 p.m. Tickets: $15. Memorial Hall, 26 Hwy. 56, Binbrook at the fair grounds. 692-5076 binbrooktheatre.ca “I’ll Be Back Before Midnight.” Theatre Burlington. Feb. 2, 3, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 8 p.m. Matinees: 2 p.m. Feb. 4, 11. A young couple buys an old farmhouse only to realize they are sharing it with some ghostly characters. 2311 New St., Burlington. Tickets: Adults $25, seniors $22, students $15. 905-639-7700 “38th Annual Drury Lane Music Hall.” Rousing songs and variety acts, something for everyone in this lighthearted Drury Lane special. Feb. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, March 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 8 p.m. Matinees: 2 p.m. Feb. 4, 1, 17, 18, 25, March 3, 4, 11. Drury Lane Theatrical Production, 2265 New St. Burlington. Tickets: 905-637-3979 or drurylane.ca
“High School Musical.” Hamilton Theatre Inc. Students of East High deal with first love, friends, family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities. Feb. 16 to 25. Feb. 16, 17, 23, 24, 7 p.m. Matinees: 2 p.m. Feb. 17, 18, 24, 25. 140 MacNab St. N. Tickets: 905-522-3032 info@hamiltontheatre.com
“Steel Magnolias.” Players’ Guild of Hamilton, 80 Queen St. S. Jan. 26, 27, Feb. 1, 2, 8, 9. Matinees: 2 p.m. Feb. 3, 10. Tickets: 905-529-0284 or playersguild.org “The Gruffalo — Live on Stage.” Feb. 11, 2 p.m. Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep dark wood. Musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. Tickets: $31, $20 children. 905-681-6000 or bpac@burlington.ca
Concerts/Shows
Jan. 19
Oakville Chamber Orchestra, Talent Ablaze, youth concerto competition prizewinners in concert, 8 p.m. Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, 130 Navy St. Featuring: J.J. Bui, piano; Nicole Stocks, mezzo-soprano; Duncan McDougall, violin. Free admission. 905-815-2021. Donations gratefully accepted through oakvillechamber.org Live and Local Music Series: Colour Film and In My Coma, 7:30 p.m. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. Tickets: $30. 905-681-6000 or bpac@burlington.ca
Jan. 20
Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra, Cirque Goes To The Cinema, 7:30 p.m. FirstOntario Centre. Conductor Bartholomew-Poyser. Tickets: 905-545-3100
Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live 2 p.m. Recommended for children ages 5 and up. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. Tickets: $35, child $25. 905-681-6000 or bpac@burlington.ca
Jan. 22
Avenged Sevenfold, The Stage World Tour, with Breaking Benjamin and Bullet for my Valentine, 6:25 p.m. FirstOntario Centre. Tickets: 905-546-3100
Jan. 23
McMaster Concert Series, Toronto Percussion Ensemble, 12:30 p.m. L.R. Wilson Hall, McMaster University, 1280 Main St. W. Free
Jan. 24
HPO String Quartet Gallery Series
Concert, 7:30 p.m. Art Gallery of Burlington, 1333 Lakeshore Rd. Free 60-minute performance is hosted by HPO Composer-in-Residence Abigail Richardson-Schulte and musicians and starts with a curator’s presentation of the gallery’s current art exhibition.
Jan. 25
Classic Album Live, Led Zeppelin IV, 8 p.m. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. Tickets: $69. 905-681-6000 or bpac@burlington.ca
Jan. 25, 26
Shen Yun, 7:30 p.m. both days, FirstOntario Concert Hall. Classical Chinese dance, ethnic and folk dance. Tickets: 905-546-3100
Jan. 26
Tom Wilson and HPO, Beautiful Scars, 7:30 p.m. The Studio at FirstOntario Concert Hall. Tom Wilson shares the story of his search for identity through words and music in a performance with HPO musicians. Darcy Hepner, conductor. Tickets: $40 to $65. 905-526-7756 or hpo.org
The Slocan Ramblers, 7:30 p.m. Bluegrass Band. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. Tickets: $45. 905-681-6000 or bpac@burlington.ca
Concert Series, featuring Alysa King, Frozen singalong, 7:30 p.m. Waterford United Church, 35 Main St. S., Waterford.
Jan. 27
The Practically Hip (a Tragically Hip tribute), 8 p.m. McIntyre Performing Arts Centre, 135 Fennell Ave. W. Tickets: $20, 905-575-2122
Compagnie Marie Chouinard, 24 Preludes by Chopin and The Rite of Spring, 8 p.m. One of Canada’s leading contemporary dance companies. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. Tickets: $49, youth $19. 905-681-6000 or bpac@burlington.ca
Getting Out is 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 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. • Compiled by Linda Ricciardi