THINGS TO DO ON VICTORIA DAY WEEKEND
FOOD FESTIVALS
The Hamilton Poutine Feast will satisfy your cravings this weekend at Gage Park (1000 Main St. E.) with next-level poutine and gourmet add-ons like mini doughnuts. The event includes children’s activities and face painting. It continues Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Northern Heat Rib Series visits the Binbrook Fairgrounds (2600 Regional Road 56) this weekend, May 17 to 20. Savour barbecue ribs from some of North America’s top purveyors. The event continues Saturday and Sunday from noon to 11 p.m., and Monday from noon to 7 p.m.
VENDOR EVENTS
The Flamborough Horticultural
Society has a selection of plants from members’ gardens for your spring planting. Visit the plant sale Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 2 Flanders Dr., Waterdown.
The Ancaster Horticultural Society holds its annual plant sale Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ancaster Town Plaza, 71 Wilson St. W.
The Mount Hamilton Horticultural Society’s annual plant sale is Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at Immanuel Christian Reformed Church (61 Mohawk Rd. W.) Shop for annuals, perennials, vegetables and herbs.
Bellstone Christian School’s
annual plant sale continues Saturday and Monday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days at 6025 White Church Rd., Mount Hope. The sale includes perennials of various shapes, colours and sizes.
The Grimsby Garden Club’s
annual plant sale runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday at 6 Lawrence Ave. Browse perennials, annuals, flowers, trees and shrubs.
Visit the Caledonia Lions Hall (100 Haddington St.) this Sunday for the Sunny Sunday Market, running from noon to 4 p.m. Shop for home decor, jewelry, bath and body products and more.
SIGHTSEEING
Join the Dundas Ghost Walk
Saturday at 8:30 p.m. The tour includes the Collins, Shawn and Ed Brewery, and a sinister history of old hotels. Learn about the ghost of the post office and a disturbing death pact. Purchase tickets online at ghostwalks.com.
Hamilton historian Robin McKee continues his free cemetery tours
at Hamilton Cemetery (777 York Blvd.) on Saturday at 11 a.m. with a War of 1812 theme. The tour runs rain or shine, so bring appropriate clothing and footwear and pack some snacks and drinks.
Nelles Manor Museum (126 Main St. W., Grimsby) presents Tours and Tarts on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. Explore the 1798 Manor house with a guided tour and sweet treats. Shop for crafts from local artisans. Eventbrite.ca for tickets and details.
MOVIES
Several Hamilton Public Library branches are offering free family movies on Saturday. Central Library (55 York Blvd.) screens “Inside Out” at 2 p.m. in the Hamilton room. Turner Park Library (352 Rymal Rd. E.) screens “The Boss Baby” at 2 p.m. Terryberry Library (100 Mohawk Rd. W.) offers “Elemental” at 2 p.m. Catch “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” at Stoney Creek Library (777 Hwy. 8) at 2:30 p.m.
See “The Dark Knight Rises” Sunday at 1 p.m. and Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Westdale Theatre (1014 King St. W.). Visit thewestdale.ca for full details.
SPORTS
Forge FC takes on Vancouver FC in Canadian Premier League soccer action Saturday at 4 p.m. at Tim Hortons Field (64 Melrose Ave. N.) See ticketmaster.ca for seats.
Intercounty Baseball League action is back as the Hamilton Cardinals take on the Welland Jackfish Sunday at Bernie Arbour Stadium (1100 Mohawk Rd. E.) The first pitch is at 2:05 p.m. Visit ticketweb.ca for single-game tickets or a season pass.
THEATRE
Hamilton Theatre Inc presents “The Prom” with another performance Saturday at 8 p.m. at 140 MacNab St. N. Purchase tickets online from ticketscene.
MUSIC AND DANCE
See Laura Jane Grace, best known as the founder and leader singer of American rock band Against Me!, at Bridgeworks (200 Caroline St.) Saturday at 7 p.m. Special guest The Mississippi Medicals also performs. Tickets are $27.50 on ticketweb.ca.
Join a Matinee Mic open mic event host by Brennagh Burns on Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Casbah (306 King St. W.) See casbahlounge.ca for details.
String Extravaganza XII showcases violin, cello and viola performers Saturday at 3 p.m. at First Unitarian Church (170 Dundurn St. S., Hamilton). Purchase tickets online.
Junior superstars take centre stage for Theatre Ancaster’s GLEE, featuring the music of Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Imagine Dragons, BTS, and Katy Perry. This high-energy pop concert is full of intricate harmonies and dynamic choreography. The show continues May 18 at 2 and 7 p.m. with another 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday at Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre (357 Wilson St. E.) Adult admission is $24. Order tickets at theatreancaster.com.
Groove Therapy presents: Ant Brooks with Calvin Pepper and Eric James at Mansion (54 King St. E.) The event runs from 10 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. See Eventbrite.com for details.
FIREWORKS
Celebrate Victoria Day with a bang at Dundas Driving Park (71 Cross St.) on Sunday, presented by the Rotary Club of Dundas Valley Sunrise and supported by the City of Hamilton. Programming runs from 4 p.m. to dusk and includes music, family activities, an artisan market, food trucks and, of course, a fireworks display at around 9:30 p.m. With limited on-site parking, guests are encouraged to walk or use public transit.
BOOK LAUNCH
The Art Gallery of Hamilton (123 King St. W.) hosts a book launch for “Let’s Get Creative: Art for a Healthy Planet,” Sunday at 1 p.m. Author Jessica Rose encourages young readers to explore a creative path toward a greener planet. Admission is free but RSVP is required. Artgalleryofhamilton.com.