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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. 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. 905-692-5076 binbrooktheatre.ca

“Comedy Stage.” Hypnosis Food4Kids Fundraiser. Jan. 27, 7:30 p.m. Family-friendly show, hypnotist Robbie Spier Miller guides you through a hilarious experience of safe clean fun. 905-634-4777 “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. Somewhere between an Agatha Christie mystery and a Hitchcock thriller. A young couple buy an old farmhouse only to realize that 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.” 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: 905637-3979 or drurylane.ca

“Secondary Cause of Death.” By Peter Gordon. Village Theatre Waterdown, Memorial Hall, 317 Dundas St. E. Feb. 23, 24, 25, March 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 8 p.m. Sunday matinee: 2 p.m. Tickets: 905-690-7889

“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: 905-5290284 or playersguild.org

“Frost Bites.” Hamilton Festival Theatre Company, winter performance festival Feb. 15 to 18. The festival takes place at a number of pop-up locations in the Barton Village community. Audiences meet at 541 Eatery and Exchange before leaving on a series of walking tours to experience the festival. Two entry times each evening 7:30 and 8 p.m. Single tickets: $25, kids 12 and under $15. No performance is longer than 20 minutes. 289-6982234 “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. 905-6816000 or bpac@burlington.ca

Concerts/Shows

Jan. 25 Classic Album Live, Led Zeppelin IV, 8 p.m. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. Tickets: $69. 905-6816000 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. 905-5267756 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