GETTING OUT
Your guide to what’s happening in and around the city
Theatre — Local
“Celebrating 10 years of KooGle Theatre Company.” Performing musical numbers from their past productions of Couple of Swells, Rock Around the Clock, Let the Sun Shine, Broadway Moments, I Love You and more. Oct. 13, 7 p.m. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Studio Theatre, 440 Locust St. Tickets: 905-681-6000 “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Oct. 13, 2 and 7 p.m. Copetown United Church, 2218 Governors Rd. Production of Joseph featuring Christopher Bee, Paula Grove, Joshua Fleming and an ensemble of 20 voices. Tickets $25. 905-628-1531. Parking and chairlift available
“The Father.” Funny and heartbreaking portrait of a man fighting a losing battle with dementia. Theatre Aquarius, Oct. 24 to Nov. 10. Tuesdays to Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday matinees: 1 p.m. Tickets: $30 to $85. Opening night Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m. theatreaquarius.org or box office: 905-522-7529, 1-800-4657529. Dofasco Centre for the Arts, 190 King William St.
“Chicago The Musical.” Theatre Ancaster, Theatre Auditorium, Ancaster High School, 374 Jerseyville Rd., Ancaster. Nov. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, Dec. 1, 8 p.m. Matinees 2 p.m.: Nov. 18, 25. Tickets: $37, $32 seniors, $17 students. 905-304-7469 “Peter Pan.” Bad Hats Theatre Production presented by Carousel Players, Oct. 21, 2 p.m. Main Theatre, Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. Tickets: $39, youth 18 and under $25. 905-681-6000 burlingtonpac.ca “Garage Sale.” Quirky and hilarious story. Oct. 21, 7 p.m. community Studio Theatre, Main Theatre, Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. Tickets: $29. 905-681-6000 burlingtonpac.ca “Cottages and Indians.” Tarragon Theatre, based on a true story exploring the relationship between recreational cottagers and Indigenous residents living on the same lake in the Kawartha region. Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4, 2 p.m. Community Studio Theatre, Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. Tickets: $35. 905-681-6000 burlingtonpac.ca “Write Like A Lady.” A showcase of staged readings presented by Women’s Work, Scripts: Oct. 4, Jennifer Walton and Colette Kendall. Oct. 5: Laura Ellis and Rose Hopkins, Oct. 6: Esther Huh, Jamie Mailay. Dramaturgy: Anna Chatterton, Marilo Nunez. Tickets at the door: $15. The Staircase Theatre, 27 Dundurn St. N. womensworkhamilton@gmail.com
“The Seagull.” Dundas Little Theatre Inc., 37 Market St. S. Oct. 26, 27, Nov. 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 8 p.m. Matinees 2 p.m.: Nov. 4, 11. Tickets: 905-627-5266, info@dundaslittletheatre.com
Concerts/Shows
Oct. 11
Stories and Songs of Stompin’ Tom, featuring Whiskey Jack, 8 p.m. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. Tickets: $59. 905-681-6000 burlingtonpac.ca
Jennifer Foster and Paul Linklater, singersongwriter double bill, 8 p.m. Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. Tickets: $10. artword.net/artbar 543-8512
Oct. 12
Magic, Los Angeles-based raggie-pop fusion band, 8 p.m. Main Theatre, Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. Tickets: $69. 905-6816000 burlingtonpac.ca
The Commissionaires, soul-roots gospel Jacob Moon and Joel Parisien, 8 p.m. Community studio Theatre, Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. Tickets: $30. 905-681-6000 burlingtonpac.ca
James Gordon, songwriter, 8 p.m. Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. Tickets: $15. artword.net/artbar 543-8512
Brantford Music Club Canadian Artists Series, James Anagnoson and Leslie Kinton, piano duo, 7:30 p.m. Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts, 88 Dalhousie St. Tickets at the door: $30. 519758-8090
Oct. 13
Celtic Connections, 6 p.m. St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 1382 Ontario St., Burlington. Oakville musicians play your favourite Irish and Scottish songs on violin, bodhran, bass guitar, keyboard, bazooka, mandolin and fiddle. Tickets: $35 including dinner. 905-632-2918 Cowboy Junkies, alternative country/ blues/folk, 8 p.m. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St. Tickets: $59. 905-681-6000 burlingtonpac.ca Two-Piano Recital, 7:30 p.m. Concert Hall, L.R. Wilson Hall, McMaster University, 1280 Main St. W. Larisa and Lexei Gulenco. Tickets: $30, seniors (60+) $25, students $15. 905-689-7279.
Rae Billing, Alt-country songstress, 8 p.m. Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. Tickets: $15. artword.net/artbar 543-8512 Second Annual Country Hoedown, 5:30 p.m. Tim Hicks, Brad Battle, Angela Siracusa, Cory Cruise, Club Roma, 125 Vansickle Rd., St. Catharines. Tickets: $55. In support of Shania Kids Can. ticketpro.ca. 1-888-655-9090
Acoustic Blend Cafe, Black Eyed Barbie, 8 p.m. Melrose United Church, 86 Homewood Ave. Tickets at the door: $18, 2 for $35.
Oct. 14
Jan Arden, These Are The Days Tour, 7:30 p.m. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Lane. Tickets: 905-546-4040
Michael Kim The Evolution of the Piano, 4 p.m. Community Studio Theatre, Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. Tickets: $49. 905681-6000 burlingtonpac.ca
MOMIX Opus Cactus, 7 p.m. known for their famous dance/acrobatic/contortionist skills. Main Theatre, Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. Tickets: $79, youth 18 and under, $35. 905-681-6000 burlingtonpac.ca
Oct. 15
Ray Lamontagne, Just Passing Through, 7:30 p.m. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Lane. Tickets: 905-546-4040 Oct. 16
An Evening with Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, 8 p.m. Main Theatre, Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. Tickets: $85.50. 905-681-6000 burlingtonpac.ca Japandroids, with special guest Chastity, 8 p.m. The Studio at FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Lane. Tickets: 905-5464040
Oct. 17
Legacy, A Tribute To Gord Downie, 8 p.m. Artists include Bruce McCulloch, Tom Wilson, Danny Michel, Trent Severn, Matthew Barber, Damnhait Doyle and more. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. Tickets: $59. 905-681-6000 burlingtonpac.ca
Oct. 18
Jazz Musicians, Jonas Pearson Paavola, Scott Taplay, Dave Hollingshead, Justin McHugh, 8 p.m. Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. Tickets: $10/pwyc. artword.net/artbar 543-8512
Oct. 19
Tony Danza: Standards and Stories, 8 p.m. Tony Danza and his four-piece band. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. Tickets: $95. 905681-6000 burlingtonpac.ca
Collette Savard and her Band The Savanas, 8 p.m. Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. Tickets: $15. artword.net/artbar 5438512
Oct. 20
Serious Moonlight, A tribute to David Bowie, 8 p.m. Featuring international tribute performer Jeremy Wright. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. Tickets: $55. 905-6816000 burlingtonpac.ca
Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra, Beethoven and Mozart, 7:30 p.m. FirstOntario Concert Hall. Jacques Lacombe, Conductor, André Laplante, Piano. Tickets: 905526-7756
Hill Brothers Bluegrass Band, 8 p.m. Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. Tickets: $15. artword.net/artbar 543-8512
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• Compiled by Linda Ricciardi