GETTING OUT
Your guide to what’s happening in and around the city
Theatre — Local
“Blackbird.” Theatre Aquarius, to Feb. 17. Guilt, rage and raw emotions after two people meet after 15 years. Dofasco Centre for the Arts, 190 King William St. Tickets: 905522-7529 or theatreaquarius.org
“Ripcord.” Dundas Little Theatre Inc. Seniors living has never been so dangerous, a comedy written by David Lindsay-Abaire. Feb. 1, 2, 3, 8 p.m. Matinee: 2 p.m. Feb. 4. Dundas Little Theatre Inc., 37 Market St. S. Tickets: 905-627-5266, info@dundaslittletheatre.com
“A Long Time Ago.” Binbrook Little Theatre, a pantomime set in outer space. To Feb. 11. Fridays, 7 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays matinee: 2 p.m. Tickets: $15. Memorial Hall, 26 Hwy. 56, Binbrook, at the fair grounds. 905-692-5076 binbrooktheatre.ca “I’ll Be Back Before Midnight.” Theatre Burlington. Feb. 2, 3, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 8 p.m. Matinees: 2 p.m. Feb. 4, 11. Somewhere between an Agatha Christie mystery and a Hitchcock thriller.2311 New St., Burlington. Tickets: Adults $25, seniors $22, students $15. 905639-7700 “38th Annual Drury Lane Music Hall.” Rousing songs and variety acts, something for everyone in this lighthearted Drury Lane special. Feb. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, March 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 8 p.m. Matinees: 2 p.m. Feb. 4, 11, 17, 18, 25, March 3, 4, 11. Drury Lane Theatrical Production, 2265 New St., Burlington. Tickets: 905-637-3979 or drurylane.ca “High School Musical.” Hamilton Theatre Inc. Students of East High
deal with first love, friends, family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities. Feb. 16 to 25. Feb. 16, 17, 23, 24, 7 p.m. Matinees: 2 p.m. Feb. 17, 18, 24, 25. 140 MacNab St. N. Tickets: 905-5223032 info@hamiltontheatre.com
“Steel Magnolias.” Players’ Guild of Hamilton, 80 Queen St. S. Feb. 1, 2, 8, 9. Matinees: 2 p.m. Feb. 3, 10. Tickets: 905-529-0284 or playersguild.org
“Frost Bites.” Hamilton Festival Theatre Company, Feb. 15 to 18. The festival takes place at a number of pop-up locations in the Barton Village community. Audiences meet at 541 Eatery and Exchange before leaving on a series of walking tours to experience the festival. Two entry times each evening 7:30 and 8 p.m. Single tickets: $25, kids 12 and under $15. No performance is longer than 20 minutes. 289698-2234 “The Gruffalo — Live on Stage.” Feb. 11, 2 p.m. Musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. Tickets: $31, $20 children. 905-681-6000 or bpac@burlington.ca
Concerts/Shows
Feb. 1 Gord Bamford, Canadian country music, 8 p.m. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. Tickets: $69. 905-6816000 or bpac@burlington.ca Darcy Hepner Jazz Orchestra, celebrates its 10th anniversary, 8 p.m. The Gasworks, 141 Park St. N. Tickets: $25 - $45. Feb. 2
The Fugitives, 7:30 p.m. Vancouver-based folk collective. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. Tickets: $35. 905-681-6000 or bpac@burlington.ca AT THE MOVIES
Ben Duff and his Trio, jazz, 8 p.m. Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. Tickets: $10, pay what you can. 905-543-8512 artword.net/artbar
McMaster Concert Series, The Joy Lapps Project, 8 p.m. L.R. Wilson Hall, 1280 Main St. W. Performing with her quartet, Afro and Latin Caribbean Jazz, with a hint of R&B and soul. Tickets: $15, student $5. Email: sota@mcmaster.ca Hamilton All Star Jazz Band, dinner dance with Junior Stars, Rising Stars and All Stars, 6 p.m. Michelangelo Events and Conference Centre, 1555 Upper Ottawa. Tickets: $60 or $540 for table of 10. 905-966-3853 Feb. 3 HPO Marz Homes Family Concert Experience: Pinocchio. Activities begin at 11 a.m. concert is 2 p.m. Day-passes include pre-concert musical activities and the one-hour concert at Mohawk College. Activities are recommended for children aged four and up. Tickets: 905526-7756 or hpo.org A Night at the Opera, 8 p.m. Featuring soprano Jennifer Taverner, tenor Richard Margison and bassbaritone Gary Relyea, in a celebration of opera’s greatest arias and duets. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. Tickets: $69.50. 905-681-6000 or bpac@burlington.ca Alex Fournier and Dan Pitt, jazz double bill, 8 p.m. Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. Alex Fournier sextet Trio and Dan Pitt Trio. Tickets: $10. 905-543-8512, artword.net/artbar Feb. 4
Remembering David, concert in celebration of David Gerry 19622017, 3 p.m. Central Presbyterian Church, 165 Charlton Ave. W. Musicians: Suzanne Shulman, Valerie Tryon, Nora Shulman, Erika Reiman and more. Free. Email: elisebedard1@gmail.com Feb. 8 Chris Hadfield, Canada 151 Tour, 8 p.m. FirstOntario Concert Hall.
Hadfield shares a selection of stories, songs, images and ideas about the nation he is so proud to call home. Tickets: 905-546-3100 Magee/D’Alves Duo, Scott Taplay Group, jazz double bill, 8 p.m. Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. Tickets: $10. 905-543-8512 artword.net/artbar Feb. 8 to 10 A Tale of a Town — Canada, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8, 9, 10. Matinee: 2 p.m. Feb. 10. Storymobile, crosses the country to gather lost tales of Canada’s main streets. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. Tickets: $39, $19 youth. 905-681-6000 or bpac@burlington.ca Feb. 9 Tribute concert to Willie P. Bennett, 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Featuring: Rick Taylor, Barry James Payne, Jenny Whiteley, Paul Langille, David Essig, Michael J. Birthelmer, Lynne Hanson. Tickets: $25 advance, $30 at the door. Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. 905543-8512 artword.net/artbar Feb. 10 Michael Kaeshammer, singer, songwriter, pianist, producer, 8 p.m. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. Tickets: $59.50. 905-681-6000 or bpac@burlington.ca Five at the First Chamber Music Series, 3 p.m. First Unitarian Church, 170 Dundurn St. S. The Romance of Josef Suk. Ensemble Made In Canada: Angela Park, piano; Elissa Lee, violin; Sharon Wei, viola; Rachel Mercer, cello. Tickets at the door: $20, $15 senior, $5 student, under 12 admitted free.
Getting Out is taken exclusively from events entries submitted on our website. We will no longer accept entries by email. To submit your event, please click on Event Listings at thespec.com. If you have questions call 905-526-3420. See more event listings on thespec.com. Deadline for Getting Out submissions is 1 p.m. the Friday before Thursday publication. • Compiled by Linda Ricciardi