GIFTS, SIGHTS AND DELIGHTS FOR YOUR MOM
■ Early lilac varieties are blooming at the Royal Botanical Gardens’ Lilac Dell, in the Arboretum (16 Old Guelph Rd.). With limited parking at the Arboretum, shuttle buses will run from the RBG Centre on weekends in May. See rbg.ca for tickets and full details.
THEATRE
■ The Players’ Guild of Hamilton (80 Queen St. S.) presents “Listen to Your Mother: Giving Motherhood a Microphone,” featuring stories about motherhood. See 8 p.m. performances May 10 and 11, or 2 p.m. matinees May 11 and 12. Visit playersguild.org for tickets.
■ The Theatre Ancaster Chorus presents family favourites at “Be Our Guest,” a concert designed to entertain guests of all ages. Spectators are encouraged to dress as their favourite Disney characters. Showtimes are Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre (357 Wilson St. E.). See theatreancaster.com for tickets.
■ See the solo musical “Too Big for Her Britches” Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Staircase Theatre (27 Dundurn St. N.). The award-winning autobiographical musical by Lisa and Eric Pezik features 11 original songs. Visit Eventbrite.com for tickets.
■ Drury Lane Theatre (2269 New St., Burlington) presents “First Date” with performances continuing Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. See drurylane.ca for tickets and full details.
■ “Beautiful Scars,” a new musical by Tom Wilson and Shaun Smyth, continues at Theatre Aquarius (190 King William St.) with performances Saturday at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. See theatreaquarius.org for tickets and more showtimes.
■ Binbrook Little Theatre (2600 Hwy. 56) presents “What is Susan’s Secret?” by Michael and Susan Parker. The curtain rises Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets are available online.
CEMETERY TOURS
■ Hamilton historian Robin McKee begins a new season of free cemetery tours at Hamilton Cemetery (777 York Blvd.) beginning Saturday at 11 a.m. with a women’s tour theme. Guests are invited to join a lively, informative tour and learn more about the personalities that have shaped the city’s history. The tour runs rain or shine, so bring appropriate clothing and footwear and pack some snacks and drinks.
DINING OUT
■ Treat mom to breakfast ($13) and live music by Bob’d Wire at Bowman United Church (880 Garner Rd. E., Ancaster) from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday. Bring your own musical talent and share the fun. Nonperishable food items will be collected for the local food bank. Call 905-648-6943 or email itslahawk@gmail.com for more details.
■ The Lucky Lion Night Market brings unique food, merchants and live entertainment to Bayfront Park (200 Harbour Front Dr.). Admission is free. Saturday hours are 2 p.m. to midnight. Sunday hours run from noon to 8 p.m.
■ Sew Hungry returns to Ottawa Street North Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The food truck festival features more than 30 vendors offering everything from southern barbecue to tacos, fried chicken, ice cream and more. See sewhungry.com for a complete list of vendors.
SEASONAL MARKETS
■ The Haldimand Horticultural Society’s annual plant and bake sale is Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at St. Paul’s Anglican Church (27
Orkney St. E., Caledonia). The sale includes perennials, annuals, baked goods, tools and treasures, with lots of bargains.
■ Animal Adoptions of Flamborough (AAF) holds a spring yard sale Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1269 Centre Rd. Proceeds support AAF, a volunteer-run registered charity, with the sole purpose of caring for lost, mistreated and abandoned animals.
■ The Ancaster Mother’s Day craft show is Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ancaster Fairgrounds (630 Trinity Rd. S.). Shop for giftware, home decor, fashion, tasty treats and more. Adult admission is $7.
■ Delta United Church (47 Ottawa St. S.) hosts a Mother’s Day vendor event Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shop from more than 20 vendors offering unique, handcrafted items, plus a bake table.
FIX YOUR STUFF
■ Back by popular demand, the Dundas Repair Café returns to Dundas Town Hall (60 Main St.) Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteer fixers can help you repair a variety of items, from home electronics to small appliances, furniture, clothing and more.
TRY LAWN BOWLING
■ The Ancaster Lawn Bowling club opens for the season on Saturday and invites new players to try the game. Anyone interested can contact the club through ancasterlawnbowling.com or ancasterlawnbowling@gmail.com to set up orientation and coaching sessions.
LIVE MUSIC
■ See “Why Not Wine” featuring “ABBA Revisited” Saturday at Bridgeworks (200 Caroline St. N.). Doors open at 4 p.m. See bridgeworks.ca for tickets.
■ “Jambassadors” Battle of the Bands 2024 rocks the Gasworks (141 Park St. N.) Saturday at 7 p.m. Students from the Jambassadors band program will take the Gasworks stage and a winner will be announced. See Eventbrite.com for tickets.
■ The Hamilton All Star Jazz 40th anniversary celebration is Saturday at 7 p.m. at Redeemer University (777 Garner Rd. E.). Hear the Rising Stars, After Hours and All Star Jazz Bands with alumni Chris Gale (saxophone), Troy Dowding (trumpet) and Danielle Doel (vocals). See Eventbrite.ca for tickets.
■ The Peel Regional Police Pipe Band presents a Spring Fling event Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Burlington Polish Hall (2316 Fairview St.). Adult admission is $25. Purchase tickets at Eventbrite.ca.
SPEAKER’S PANEL
■ The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum (9280 Airport Rd., Mount Hope) presents a speaker’s panel Saturday at 11 a.m. on the 80th Anniversary of RCAF Dakota FZ692. Regular museum admission rates apply. See warplane.com for more details.
EERIE WALK
■ For a change of pace on Mother’s Day, take part in a Dark History Tour of Hamilton presented by Ghost Walks. Participants meet Sunday at 3 p.m. at the alleyway beside 13 Augusta St., near James Street South. Tickets are $13 at ghostwalks.com/hamilton.