PLAN YOUR WEEKEND
We’re deep into the lazy days of summer and still there’s lots to do in the Hamilton area. You’ve got a walking play, digital geek, a powwow and more lined up for the last weekend of July.
Spirits of Paradise
If you could travel back in time, what would you see and who would you meet? Royal Botanical Gardens, in association with the Players’ Guild of Hamilton, is proud to present The Spirits of Paradise, a journey through history on RBG trails on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Directed by David Dayler, this 1.5 hour, moving theatre experience will help you understand how this landscape has changed over the last two centuries through the eyes of people who have influenced its history. Performances will start at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. sharp at the RBG Nature Interpretive Centre, 16 Old Guelph Rd. Participants must purchase a ticket at rbg.ca in advance as space is limited. Participants should plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before start time.
It’s all geek
ConBravo!, the festival of everything geek, opens Friday night at the Hamilton Convention Centre and runs through Sunday at 6 p.m. The festival is about passion, fierce fandom, hot topics, technology, creativity and sharing in the voices of a generation. This is a weekend of fun, with concerts, games, video games, panels, live game shows, vendors and artists. Single-day tickets are sold at the door. Weekend passes will be available at the door for as long as supplies remain. conbravo.com
Powwow time
The Grand River Powwow is happening this weekend at Chiefswood Park, Six Nations of the Grand River, 254 Brant County Rd., in Ohsweken. Many dancers and singers representing every major North American native cultural group dressed in their finest regalia are expected to attend. The powwow showcases traditional and contemporary art and crafts. Gates open Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m. Admission is $10 and $2 for children and a weekend pass is $15. grpowwow.ca
Dusk dances
This outdoor festival at Bayfront Park offers participants a chance to dance into dusk by taking part in a workshop in contemporary and traditional dance. The festival offers free workshops at 6 p.m. from Thursday to Sunday. The workshops will be followed by a band performance at 7 p.m. and choreographed dance performances at 7:30 p.m. each evening. Suggested donation: $10. 905-528-4020 duskdances.ca
Films in the forest
Bring your blanket, sleeping bag or folding chair to watch the show on Saturday. Films in Forest is showing “Coco” at the Valens Lake, 1691 RR 97. Arrive by 7 p.m., the film begins at dusk. Admission is $15 per car. conservationhamilton.ca
Rummage
There’s a giant three-neighbourhood garage sale happening Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the Corktown, Durand and Stinson neighbourhoods. Make your way along Main Street to the escarpment and Queen Street to Wentworth Street South.
AGH Picnic
The Art Gallery of Hamilton annual summer picnic is Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. at 123 King St. W. Take a free tour of exhibitions, participate in a range of hands-on activities, enjoy pop-up concerts and collaborations, and introduce yourself to one of the gallery’s many community partners. The barbecue is free. 905-527-6610.