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Theatre — Local
“Journey’s End.” Binbrook Little Theatre presents a drama set in the final year of the First World War in a dugout behind the British lines. Nov. 9, 8 p.m. Saturday Nov. 10, dinner show 6:30 p.m. show 8 p.m. Tickets: $20, dinner/show $40. Memorial Hall, 2600 Hwy 56, Binbrook at the fairgrounds. 905692-5076 or tickets@binbrooktheatre.ca. binbrooktheatre.ca “Sylvia.” Village Theatre Waterdown Inc. Romantic comedy about the rivalry between husband, wife and a dog named Sylvia. Nov. 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17. Evening performances 8 p.m. Sunday matinees: 2 p.m. Memorial Hall, 317 Dundas St. Waterdown. Tickets: $25, groups of 10 or more $23. 905-690-7889 “Rumpelstiltskin.” Theatre Burlington presents the classic family favourite. Nov. 18, 24, 25, Dec. 1, 1:30 and 3:30 p.m.; Nov. 23, 30, 7:30 p.m. Theatre Burlington Drama Centre, 2511 New St., Burlington. Tickets: $10. 905-639-7700 or theatreburlington.on.ca
“The Marvelous Wonderettes.” The Players’ Guild of Hamilton. Tap your toes to hits from the ’50 and ’60s as we meet a girl group singing at their high school prom. Nov. 23, 24, 29, 30, Dec. 1, 6, 7, 8, 8 p.m. Matinees 2 p.m.: Nov. 25, Dec. 1 and 8. 80 Queen St. S. 905-5290284
“The Father.” Funny and heartbreaking portrait of a man fighting a losing battle with dementia. Theatre Aquarius, now to Nov. 10. Tuesdays to Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday matinees: 1 p.m. Tickets: $30 to $85. theatreaquarius.org or 905-522-7529, 1-800-465-7529. Dofasco Centre for the Arts, 190 King William St. “9 to 5 The Musical.” Hamilton Theatre Inc. Studio Theatre, 140 MacNab St. N. Three female coworkers plot to get even with their sexist, egotistical, lying boss. Nov. 9, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 8 p.m. Matinees 2 p.m.: Nov. 10, 18. Tickets: hamiltontheatre.tix.com or 905-5223032
“Under the Apple Tree.” Musical that explores a bygone real life event in Hamilton. Nov. 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, Dec. 1, 8 p.m. Nov. 25, 5 p.m. Matinee 2 p.m. Dec. 2. The Pearl Company, 16 Steven St. Tickets: $20, $15 seniors, students. 905-524-0606
“The Seagull.” Dundas Little Theatre Inc., Garstin Centre for the Arts, 37 Market St. S. A group of artists gather on an estate by a lake to pass away the summer days. Nov. 8, 9, 10, 8 p.m. Matinees 2 p.m.: Nov. 11. Tickets: $20, $15 seniors/ students Thursday and Sunday only. 905-627-5266, info@dundaslittletheatre.com
“Helen’s Necklace.” Helen, a Canadian, refuses to leave chaotic warscarred Beirut. Instead she stays on in the hopes of finding a precious necklace she has lost. Nov. 15 to 17, 7:30 p.m. Matinee 2 p.m.: Nov. 18. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St. Tickets: 905-6816000
Concerts/Shows
Nov. 8
Jurij Fedynskyj, 8 p.m. The Lost instruments of a Forgotten Ukraine. Tickets: $10. Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. artword.net/artbar, 905-543-8512
Nov. 9
Cirque Le Roux: The Elephant in the Room, 8 p.m. Circus, comedy, crime. Main Theatre, Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. Tickets: $69. 905-681-6000, burlingtonpac.ca Stuart Laughton’s Radio Dial, 8 p.m. Tickets: $15. Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. artword.net/artbar, 905-543-8512
Nov. 10
Strike up the Band, Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra, party like it’s 1925, 9:30 p.m. FirstOntario Concert Hall. Tickets: $75 each, $60 with concert ticket. 905-526-7756 Acoustic Blend Cafe, Cootes Paradise, 8 p.m. Melrose United Church, 86 Homewood Ave. Tickets at the door: $18, 2 for $35
Pigs: Canada’s Pink Floyd Outside/ In Canadian Tour, 7:30 p.m. Main Theatre, Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. Tickets: $59. 905-6816000, burlingtonpac.ca
New Cumberland Bluegrass Band, 8 p.m. Tickets: $15. Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. artword.net/artbar, 905-543-8512
Nov. 11
Tom Allen and Friends, From Weimar to Vaudeville, 4 p.m. Community Studio Theatre, Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St. Featuring music by Richard Strauss, Charlie Chaplin, Fletcher Henderson, Paul Hindemith, and Johannes Brahms along with stunning original songs by the cast. 905-681-6000, burlingtonpac.ca Tall Order II, hosted by Emile d’Eon, 4 p.m. The Pearl Company, 16 Steven St. Tickets at the door: $5. 905-524-0606, thepearlcompany.ca
Nov. 13
Tash Sultana, with guests Ocean Valley, 7 p.m. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Lane. Tickets: 905-546-3100
Nov. 14
Sympoesis2, 8 p.m. Tickets: $10. Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. artword.net/artbar, 905-543-8512 Nov. 15
Martin Levac: Dance Into The Light, 8 p.m. Genesis and Phil Collins tribute, Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St. Tickets $69.50. 905-681-6000 or bpac@burlington.ca
Linda McRae, 8 p.m. Songs and stories with folk/roots. Tickets: $10 advance, $12 at the door. Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. artword.net/artbar, 905-543-8512 Gordon Lightfoot, 8 p.m. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Lane. Tickets: 905-546-3100
Nov. 16
Hotel California, Eagles Tribute, in support of Children’s Wish Foundation, 7:30 p.m. McIntyre Performing Arts Centre, Mohawk College, 135 Fennell Ave. W. Tickets at the door: $30. BenefitShow.net Tickets: 905-662-5503
Like a Diamond, Hamilton remembers Tom Petty, 8 p.m. The Pearl Company, 16 Steven St. Tickets: $20, $15, students, seniors, at the door: $25. Hosted by Christopher Clause and Michael Scott. 905524-0606, thepearlcompany.ca Acoustic Moments, the R&B and Soul Edition, 8 p.m. Tickets: $15 advance $20 at the door. Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. artword.net/artbar, 905-543-8512 Jane Bunnett and Maqueque, with special guest Colleen Allen, 8 p.m. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St. Tickets $49. 905681-6000 or bpac@burlington.ca Ria Mae, 8 p.m. The Studio at FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Lane. Tickets: 905-546-3100
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