WEEKEND PLANNER

HPO

The Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra takes flight Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Conductor Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser returns to the Great Hall at FirstOntario Concert Hall to lead “Cirque Goes to the Cinema.” Aerial flyers, acrobats, contortionists, dancers, jugglers, balancers and strongmen join the orchestra for what should be a delight of sight and sound. Tickets are $25 to $67. hpoGO

Little Theatre

Dundas Little Theatre presents “Ripcord.” The show continues Saturday with an 8 p.m. curtain. The comedy, written by David Lindsay-Abaire, features Bryan Fotheringham, Michelle LaHaise, David O’Garr, Jo Skilton and Key Straughn. “Ripcord” is directed by Peter Lloyd and produced by Jane Snider. More shows on Jan. 26, Feb. 1, 2 and 3 at 8 p.m. with 2 p.m. matinees on Jan. 28 and Feb. 4. Seniors’ living has never been so dangerous. The show is at Garstin Centre for the Arts, 37 Market St., in Dundas. Regular-seating tickets are $20 in advance or at the door.

Lincoln Alexander Day

Join the celebration of life and legacy of a Hamilton pioneer, Lincoln MacCauley Alexander. The Lincoln Alexander Day celebration is Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Lincoln Alexander Centre, 160 King St. E. Parking is free and admission is $5. Children under 12 are free.

To market

Terra Winter Market, 340 Regional Road 20 near Woodburn Road, offers a fully enclosed and heated space for more than 50 vendors including meats, dairy, wine, baked goods, produce and artisans. The market runs Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until March 17.

Hamilton Farmers’ Market

The Hamilton Farmers’ Market, 35 York Blvd., runs year round and is open Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Parking in the York Boulevard parkade across the street is free for one hour. Just get your ticket validated while visiting the market.

Snowshoe at Crawford Lake

Snowshoe hikes are held every Saturday evening in January and February, 6 to 8 p.m., at Crawford Lake Conservation Area, 3115 Conservation Rd., Milton. The cost of the program is $18 for adults and $13 for children and seniors. This event is not recommended for children under 10 years of age. This program requires pre-registration and space is limited; it sells out fast. To register, please visit www.conservationhalton.ca/events

Compiled by Jennifer Moore, The Hamilton Spectator