GETTING OUT
Your guide to what’s happening in and around the city
Theatre — Local
“Secondary Cause of Death.” Village Theatre Waterdown, Memorial Hall, 317 Dundas St., Waterdown. Feb. 23, 24, March 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 8 p.m. Matinees: 2 p.m. Feb. 25, March 4. Inspector Pratt returns to Waterdown as the bodies pile up in his chaotic nightmare of comedy. Tickets: 905-690-7889
“Big Fish.” Theatre Ancaster, Stage 3: The Young Company. Feb. 23, 24, March 2, 3, 7:30 p.m. Matinee 2 p.m.: Feb. 25. Tickets: $17, $15 senior, child/student $10. Theatre Auditorium, Ancaster High School, 374 Jerseyville Rd., Ancaster. 905304-7469 or theatreancaster.com “Anything Goes.” McMaster Musical Theatre, Robinson Memorial Theatre, Chester New Hall, Room 103, McMaster University, 1280 Main St. W. Feb. 23, 8 p.m. An old Hollywood classic. Nonstudents $22. Email: mmt.tickets@gmail.com
“Not Quite Sherlock.” Lighthouse Festival Theatre. Feb. 24, 2 and 8 p.m. Tickets: $25. Lighthouse Festival Theate, 247 Main St., Port Dover. 1-888-779-7703
“38th Annual Drury Lane Music Hall.” Rousing songs and variety acts, something for everyone in this lighthearted Drury Lane special. Feb 22, 23, 24, March 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 8 p.m. Matinees: 2 p.m. Feb. 25, March 3, 4, 11. Drury Lane Theatrical Production, 2265 New St. Burlington. Tickets: 905-637-3979 or drurylane.ca
“Steel City Stories.” Stories in celebration of International Women’s Day, March 2 and 3, 6 p.m. stories start at 7:30 p.m. Staircase Theatre, 27 Dundurn St. N. Each performance features different storytellers. Single at the door: $12, advance pass both performances $18. Content can be mature, listener discretion advised. The storytellers for these performances completed the Willow Storytelling Program, a workshop series for women produced by Steel City Stories and Good Shepherd Women’s Services and generously supported by the Hamilton Community Foundation.
Concerts/Shows Feb. 22
Sesame Street Live, Let’s Party, 10 a.m., 1 and 5 p.m. shows. FirstOntario Concert Hall. Funniest and sunniest street celebration. Tickets:
905-546-3100
Concert Series, 7:30 p.m. Waterford United Church, 135 Main St. S., Waterford. Featuring Classical Guitar Group. Free
Feb. 23
Waleed Kush African Jazz Ensemble, 8 p.m. Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. Tickets: $15. 905543-8512 artword.net/artbar
Feb. 24
Bach Elgar Choir, Frank D’Angelo and His 15 Piece Band, 8 p.m. Lincoln Alexander Theatre, 160 King St. E. Tickets: $39. 905-528-5000 or frankdangelo.ca
The Kirkendolls, 8 p.m. Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. Tickets: $10. 905-543-8512 artword.net/ artbar
Marvia Providence, Black History Gospel Concert, 7 p.m. Afro Canadian Caribbean Association, 754 Barton St. E. Tickets at the door: $30. Advance: $25. 905-3850925. Proceeds in aid of youth programs in Hamilton.
For George, 8 p.m. The Pearl Company, 16 Steven St. Christopher Clause a celebration of the life and music of George Harrison. Pay what you can, suggested $20. 905-524-0606 or thepearlcompany.ca
Feb. 24 and 25
Hamilton All Star Big Band, The Golden Era of Swing, 8 p.m. Feb. 24 and 2 p.m. Feb. 25, Old Firehall Arts Centre, 334 Wilson St. E., Ancaster. Tickets: $25. 905-648-2425
Feb. 25
Guitar Hamilton, Trio Tangere,7 p.m. Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts, 126 James St. S. Louis Trépanier and Jérôme Ducharme (guitars) and Marc Djokic (violin). Tickets: 905-807-4792
Sundays at Three, concert series, 3 p.m. Central Presbyterian Church, 165 Charlton Ave. W. Featured: Director of music and organist Stillman Matheson of Port Nelson United Church featuring music by Nicolas de Grigny and J.S. Bach. Admission is free but there is a free-will offering. 905-522-9098 March 1
Toivo Unt, bass player, 8 p.m. Estonian communities in Toronto and Hamilton celebrate the 100th anniversary of Estonian Independence. Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. Tickets: 905-543-8512 artword.net/artbar
March 2
Live and Local Music Series, The Ones to Watch, 8 p.m. Miles from Nowhere, Abby J Hall, Liam Koal, High Tide. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. Tickets: $30. 905-6816000 or bpac@burlington.ca Edgar Breau, 8 p.m. Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. Tickets: $15. 905-543-8512 artword.net/artbar Tara Davidson with the Rising Stars, Hamilton All Star Big Band, 8 p.m. Old Fire Hall Arts Centre, 334 Wilson St. E., Ancaster. Tickets: $25. 905-966-3853
March 3
The Worst Pop Band Ever, 8 p.m. Adrean Farrugia, Christ Gale, Drew Birston, Tim Shia. Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. Tickets: $10. 905543-8512 artword.net/artbar
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