GETTING OUT
Your guide to what’s happening in and around the city
Theatre — Local
“Mamma Mia!” Music and lyrics by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus. To May 14. Theatre Aquarius, 190 King William St. Tickets: 905-522-7529
“Rumors.” Hillfield Strathallan College presents Neil Simon’s hilarious farce. April 28, 7 to 9 p.m. Hillfield Strathallan College, 299 Fennell Ave. W. Tickets: $10, $8 seniors/students. 905-389-1367, ext.
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“Return Engagements.” Bernard Slade comedy gives us a look at romance outside marriage. April 27, 28, 29, 8 p.m. Theatre Burlington Drama Centre, 2311 New St., Burlington. Tickets: $25, $22 seniors, $15 students. 905-639-7700 “Out of Sight Out of Murder.” Comedy by Ancaster Community Theatre. April 27, 28, 29, May 4,5, 6, 8 p.m. St. John’s Parish Hall, 34 Halson St., Ancaster. Tickets: $20 includes pie, tea/coffee. 905-648-0335. “A Funny Thing Happened on the
Way to the Forum.” Lighthouse Festival Theatre, 247 Main St., Port Dover. April 27, 28, 29, 8 p.m. Matinees 2 p.m.: April 29 and 30. Tickets: $22. 1-888-779-7703
“Noises Off.” Dundas Little Theatre spring production April 27, 28, 29, May 5, 6, 8 p.m. Matinees: 2 p.m. April 30, May 7. Conceived by Michael Frayn who realized when standing backstage that what was happening behind the curtain was funnier than what was happening on stage. Tickets: $20, $15 seniors, students Thursday and Sunday only. Garstin Centre for the Arts, 37 Market St. S., Dundas. 905-627-5266
“Closer Than Ever Lyrics.” Players’ Guild of Hamilton Inc. April 28, 29, May 4, 5, 11, 12, 8 p.m. Matinees 2 p.m.: May 6 and 13. Sometimes hilarious, sometimes touching, this song cycle is a nonstop exploration
of everyday struggles. Studio Theatre, 80 Queen St. S. Tickets: 905-529-0284 Comedy and Mental Health. A free fun evening of comedy and improv based on real mental health and addiction experiences, May 3, 7 p.m. West 5th Campus, St. Joseph’s Healthcare, 100 West 5th St. Main Entrance, Level 1, Lower Auditorium. Featuring Stand Up for Mental Health. Admission: free. Register: comedyandmentalhealth.eventbrite.ca “The Birth of Rock and Roll.” Theatre Ancaster full concert experience featuring hits of Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, The Platters, Buddy Holly and more. April 28 to May 7. Theatre Auditorium, Ancaster High School. Tickets: $32, $27 seniors, $17 students. 905-304-7469 or TheatreAncaster.com
“On Golden Pond.” Village Theatre, Waterdown. May 4,5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 8 p.m. Saturday matinees: 2 p.m. St. James United Church, 306 Parkside Dr., Waterdown. Tickets: 905-690-7889 villagetheatrewaterdown.ca “The 25th Annual Putnam County
Spelling Bee.” Drury Lane’s spring show, musical comedy. May 5, 6, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 8 p.m. Matinees 2 p.m.: May 14, 21, 28. 2269, New St., Burlington. Tickets: 905-637-3979 or drurylane.ca
“Calendar Girls.” Haldimand Theatre. Members of a very ordinary Yorkshire WI persuade one another to pose for a charity calendar with a difference. May 12, 13, 19, 26, 8 p.m.; May 20, 27, 6 p.m. dinner theatre. Dunnville Hunters and Anglers Club, 237 McLaughlan Rd. Ti ckets: Discount rates for groups of 10 or more. 152 Queen St., or 905-774-7695. “Brownie Points.” Boldly going where no Brownie has gone before. May 24, 8 p.m. Staircase Theatre, 27 Dundurn St. N. Nicolle Nattrass, one woman play, followed by Q&A with the playwright. Free admission
Concerts/Shows
April 27 Keith and Kristyn Getty, 7 p.m. FirstOntario Concert Hall. Tickets: Ticketmaster.ca or 905-546-4040 April 28
Aubrey Wilson Quartet, jazz, 8 p.m. Tickets: $10, $5 students. Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. 905-543-8512 or artword.net/artbar
Laura Keating with Short works prizewinner poet Jennifer Tan, noon, lunch hour concert, Hamilton Public Library, first floor, Hamilton Room, 55 York Blvd. 905-546-3200
Spanjazz, A World Beat Jazz Project, 8 p.m. Featuring Jordan Abraham, keyboard; Jeff Plumbley, trumpet; Aidan Sibley, trombone; James Gannett, bass; Tom Bigas, drums; Gary Santucci, guitar. Tickets: $20. The Pearl Company, 16 Steven St. 905-524-0606 or thepearlcompany.ca Stephanie Burboyne, William Vandertuin, free concert series, 7:30 p.m. Waterford United Church, 135 Main St. S., Waterford. April 29 Musikay, Handel’s Messiah, 7:30 p.m. Canadian Martyrs Church, 38 Emerson St. Soloists: Kira Braun, Madison Arsenault, Michael P. Taylor, Maciej Bujnowicz, chamber choir, and orchestra. Tickets: $15, $35. musikay.ca/concert-3
A Sinatra Celebration, 7:30 p.m. performed by Carl Hamilton’s award-winning big band Sophisticated Swing. Burlington East Presbyterian Church, 505 Walkers Line. Tickets: $20. 905-637-5155 Corin Raymond, songwriter,