TRUCKS, LIVE MUSIC, MARKETS ABOUND
Sporty stuff
■ Monster truck action is back at FirstOntario Centre (101 York Blvd.) this weekend with Monster Jam. Choose from 1 p.m. or 7 p.m. shows on Saturday, or 1 p.m. on Sunday. Find tickets at ticketmaster.ca.
■ The Allan Cup national senior hockey championship begins Saturday in Dundas at the J.L. Grightmire Arena (35 Market St. S.), with the hometown Dundas Real McCoys taking on the Southern Shore Breakers at 7:30 p.m.
■ Courage Pro Wrestling presents Anniversary Armageddon at the Germania Club of Hamilton (863 King St. E.) on Sunday at 4 p.m. Visit eventbrite.ca for tickets.
Trade shows and markets
■ The Dunnville Home, Garden and Craft show opens Friday and continues Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Dunnville Arena and Lifespan Centre (275 Ramsey Dr.). The event features over 130 vendors, with free admission.
■ Coin collectors won’t want to miss the Ontario Numismatic Association’s annual convention and coin show, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Courtyard by Marriott (1224 Upper James St.). Admission is $5, with free education symposiums and a kids’ auction.
■ Find vintage, antique and retro items at the Vintage Marketplace 2024. The event opens Friday and continues Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Collective Arts Brewing (207 Burlington St. E., Hamilton). Adult admission is $8. The event features over 30 vendors, with music and local food drink.
■ The Ancaster British Car Show and Flea Market is Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Ancaster
Fairgrounds (630 Trinity Rd. S.). Adult admission is $10. See ancasterbritish.ca for details.
Chili cook-off
■ The eighth annual Caledonia Community Chili-Fest is Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Riverside Exhibition Centre (151 Caithness St. E.). Admission is $5 and you can try up to eight types of chili for $20. Details at caledoniacommunitycookoff.ca.
Theatre Ancaster
■ Theatre Ancaster’s Mainstage Concert Series presents “The Music of Motown,” a celebration of the iconic artists that pioneered a defining genre of music. This weekend’s shows take place Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre (357 Wilson St. E.). Tickets are also available for upcoming weekends and cost $43 for adults, $38 for seniors and $20 for youth at theatreancaster.com.
Live shows
■ The Stars of Tomorrow Drag Show visits the Casbah (306 King St. W.) Saturday at 6 p.m. with free admission. See casbahlounge.ca for full details.
■ Myke Hutchings brings his “Half Alive for Half a Century” show to Laidlaw Memorial United Church (155 Ottawa St. N.) on Saturday at 7 p.m. Celebrate 50 years of making music, mischief and mirth. Tickets are $20 with a portion of proceeds benefiting the church. Purchase tickets at eventbrite.com.
■ The Knitting Pilgrim is a one-man play and discussion about the artistic journey of Kirk Dunn. The event is Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church (165 Charlton Ave. W.). There is a suggested donation of $10 at the door.
Museum exhibits
■ The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum’s Space to Spoon exhibit continues from through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the main hangar at 9280 Airport Rd., Mount Hope. Entry to the exhibit is included with regular museum admission fees. Don’t worry if you can’t make it this weekend. The exhibit continues until May 20.
■ Joseph Brant Museum (1240 North Shore Blvd. E., Burlington) continues its special exhibition, “Worlds of the Night,” Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See more at museumsofburlington.ca.
Open house
■ Youth Unlimited Waterdown (273 Parkside Dr.) is holding a 10th anniversary drop-in on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by to find out more about the organization. The event includes tours, snacks and a meet-and-greet.
Earth Day event
■ Grace United Church Burlington (2111 Walkers Line) is holding an electronics recycling drop-off event Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. See graceunitedchurchburlington.com for a full list of acceptable items.
Live music
■ The Casbah Lounge (306 King St. W.) presents, Harmonica Sean and guests, Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m. See casbahlounge.ca for more details.
■ The Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra performs “Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky” Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at FirstOntario Concert Hall (1 Summers Lane). Check ticketmaster.ca for seats.
■ Iron Maiden tribute band Maiden Canada performs at Stonewalls (339 York Blvd.) Saturday at 8 p.m. Enjoy a night of Maiden classics, deep cuts and rare gems. Find tickets at eventbrite.com.
■ Hear a live performance of “Serenade to Humanity” by pianist duo La Fiammata Sunday at 2 p.m. at Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts (126 James St. S.). Tickets are available at eventbrite.com.
■ “Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic” recreates Queen’s 1986 world tour concert, featuring over 20 of the band’s greatest hits. The show stops at FirstOntario Concert Hall (1 Summers Lane) Sunday at 8 p.m. Check ticketmaster.ca for seats.
It’s been a rainy week in and around Hamilton, but relief is coming this weekend. It’s time to get out and explore the community, with a wide range of events on Saturday and Sunday
Art auction
■ Dundas Museum and Archives (139 Park St. W.) hosts a charity art auction Saturday from 3 to 7 p.m.
Cinema
■ Relive a defining moment in music history through the Oscarwinning documentary “Woodstock: The Director’s Cut,” screening Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Westdale Theatre (1014 King St. W.). Purchase tickets at thewestdale.ca.
Comedy
■ Clifford Brewing Co. (398 Nash Rd. N.) presents “Sauced Improv” Saturday at 8 p.m. Enjoy eight improvisors and a musical wizard performing a variety of improv scenes. Tickets at eventbrite.ca.
Library events
■ There’s always lots to do at Hamilton Public Library branches. Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at the Stoney Creek branch (777 Hwy. 8) kids can take part in “Ewww, That Science is Gross.” It’s a fun-filled science adventure presented by Scientists in School.
■ April is National Jazz Appreciation Month and the library has been celebrating with free concerts. On Saturday at 1 p.m., hear the Henry Strong Trio at the Westdale branch (955 King St. W.).