Grey Bruce Animal Shelter Fundraiser w/Trivia By Ross
2026-02-26 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Toronto) | Heartwood Hall, 939 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound, Ontario, n4k 2h5, Canada
Join us for a night of fun and frivolity and show off everything you know, about nothing important, all in support of Grey Bruce Animal Shelter! It’s all happening on Thursday, February 26, 2026 with Trivia By Ross.

All proceeds will go directly to the care of the cats and dogs living at GBAS.
The doors will open at 7pm and trivia begins at 8pm. Teams can be anywhere from 1 person to 8 people, so bring yourself, bring a partner, or bring a group of friends.

Tickets are $25+s/c and can be purchased also at Heartwood Home.
Heartwood Concert Hall is located at 939 2nd Ave E in Owen Sound.
For more information about this event, call Carol at 519-377-2180.

The Drew McIvor Stew!
2026-02-26 20:00 - 23:00 | Parkwood Restaurant, 939 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K1K4, Canada
“If you haven’t seen him or experienced his music, this show is an absolute must! Drew is a force, and one of the area’s best kept secrets!”

SHOWTIME: 8:30pm. PWYC at event OR BUY $10 TICKET here AND reserve seating. Or reserve at 226-664-0340 (Parkwood)
The Drew McIvor Stew (Drew, Jay Stiles, Ken Kelley): Music to warm the soul – a fragrant blend of roots Americana, brit folk and acoustic soul with sprinkles of pop, jazzy notes and world beat flavours. Timeless melodies, rich harmonies – easy on the ears, in the pocket and designed to pair sweetly with a drink, a bite to eat and a dance with your hun.
Drew McIvor – nylon guitar
Jay Stiles – accordion, vintage keys
Ken Kelly – drums

Switchback The Band + Tandem
2026-02-27 20:00 - 23:00 | Heartwood Hall, 939 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound, Ontario, n4k 2h5, Canada
Switchback is excited for their debut show at Heartwood Hall on February 27th joined by opener Tandem! Coming off their latest performance at the Salmon Spectacular Fishing Derby, Switchback can’t wait to take the stage again and deliver a fun-filled night for everyone.

Switchback is a mix of generations, with Dick Beresford and Frank DeMatteis on the back end and Jed Phillips, Oliver Clark and Jacob Phelan leading the front of the band. Their mix of classic rock, country, Americana, and blues will get your foot tapping and everyone up and dancing. Covering classics from the likes of The Band, Merle Haggard, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, The Allman Brothers, and more, there’s something for everybody.

Samantha Glasier and Keith Hundt form Tandem, an acoustic Country duo from Mid-western Ontario.

Don’t miss this extraordinary night of fun and excitement!

North of 60 at The Dunes
2026-02-27 20:00 - 23:00 | The Dunes, 11 Southampton Parkway, Sauble Beach, ON, Canada
The Dunes live cover music series.

Puff Pastry Class
2026-02-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Red Hen Artisanale, 384265 Concession 4, Priceville, Ontario, N0C 1K0, Canada
Level up your baking game with a hands-on and demonstration style workshop focused on perfecting those flaky, buttery puff pastries!

During this Puff Pastry Workshop, we will learn how to make delicate, buttery, flaky puff pastry from start to finish – by hand. Lots of rolling pin action! We will discuss the different types of laminated doughs and fats available for home use.
We will start with kneading together our “detrempe”, the dough that will encase all of the butter, and while the gluten is resting we will measure out and shape our butter block. Throughout the workshop we will roll out our dough again and again, with our butter enclosed, creating the many perfeclty flaky layers of buttery puff pastry we love and admire.
While our dough is resting between folds, we will discuss the different options for using up your puff pastry block, both sweet and savoury. I will also demonstrate how to create a classic tarte tatin, as well as a few other delicious treats. And of course everyone will get a chance to taste test everything that comes out of the oven. As we will be finishing up the workshop before noon, this dough can easily be used for an appetizer or dinner application.
This workshop takes place in the private cooking studio of Red Hen Artisanale, right in the heart of Grey County on the Saugeen River. Want to see what the space and property look like? Click this link!
At the end of the workshop you’ll leave with the recipes we create and your own handmade brick of puff pastry that can be used anytime over the next few days, or even frozen for something special in the future.
Have questions about this workshop or others? Either check the FAQ below, or send me an email: hello@redhenartisanale.com

Black History Month: The Fabric of Our Being
2026-02-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre, 33 Victoria St N, Southampton, ON, Canada
Join artist and President’s Poet Nadine Williams for a powerful, hands-on public art experience honouring the International Decade for People of African Descent—a UN global initiative recognizing the contributions, histories, and rights of people of African descent, and encouraging communities to learn, reflect on, and celebrate diversity.
Each person will create an 8.5” x 11” tile (materials will be provided)—or contribute ideas for a tile—representing “the fabric of your being”: your experiences, values, culture, or the elements that make you YOU. These individual pieces will be designed and stitched together by The Nadine Williams Collective to form a collaborative quilt that will be publicly unveiled at a later date and permanently displayed at the BCM&CC as a symbol of diversity, inclusion, and shared community pride.
This inclusive program welcomes everyone to participate. No art experience is required.
Ages 8+, children must be accompanied by an adult; all registrants must be preregistered.
FREE; Space is limited, preregistration required.
Funding for this project is provided by Community Foundation Grey Bruce.

Pretzel Logic: Steely Dan Tribute Band
2026-02-28 18:30 - 20:30 | The Marsh Street Centre, 187 Marsh Street, Clarksburg, Ontario, Canada
Don’t miss the opportunity to witness Canada’s most longstanding and talented Steely Band tribute band. They will be covering all the classics and it will be a night of authentic talent and pure bliss. Audiences will be left feeling energized and mesmerized by the 9-piece talented group.

HCP: Winterlude
2026-02-28 19:30 - 22:00 | Hanover Community Players, 443 10th Avenue, Hanover, Ontario, Canada
Hanover Community Players invite you to Winterlude at the Hanover Civic Theatre. Shake off those February blahs and bring March in with a ROAR!
Licensed event featuring Neustadt Springs Brewery
Adults $35.00; Students 13-17 $20.00 (non-alcoholic beverage available)
Tickets go on sale Jan. 12th through HCP website. Box office opens Jan. 12th 519-506-6902
Group rates available for 10 or more.

Steve Murphy at The Dunes
2026-02-28 20:00 - 23:00 | ON
Live music at The Dunes

Coffee House Reads - Jen McGuire
2026-03-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Meaford Public Library, 11 Sykes Street North, Meaford, Ontario, Canada
Tickets $5 per person (cash only)
Available at the library
Includes a sweet treat and hot beverage from Savvy Co.
Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event.
Cash and e-Transfer accepted for book only
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This event is sponsored by the Friends of Meaford Library.

Fantastic Cinema Club: Hudsucker Proxy (Coen Brothers)
2026-03-03 18:30 - 21:00 | The Marsh Street Centre, 187 Marsh Street, Clarksburg, Ontario, Canada
Hudsucker renders capitalism as an Art Deco cartoon, where boardrooms are literal echo chambers and innovation is just a circle sold back to the masses. Starring Tim Robbins, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Paul Newman.

Woman's Day Breakfast
2026-03-05 07:30 - 21:00 | The Woman’s Centre Grey Bruce
Join us for an empowering International Women’s Day Breakfast and support the Women’s Centre Grey Bruce by participating in the raffle, 50/50 Draw, and games, as we listen to our Guest Speaker, Lauren McConnell, comedian and podcast co-host of This Juicy Life.
Proceeds from this event directly support women, children and youth as they build safe and sustainable lives free from abuse and violence. Our programs include food & shelter, counselling, safety planning, skill development, career support, family & criminal court support, prevention & outreach, and 24/7 crisis hotline.
Thursday, March 5, 2026
⏰ 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Best Western Inn on the Bay

A Cosmic Adventure to the Stars and Beyond: Bluewater Learns Lecture Series
2026-03-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Bayshore Community Centre
What are the latest discoveries by astronomers about the nature of our universe? What have the new generation of telescopes such as the James Webb revealed? What do astrophysicists say about the possibility of time travel, and other science fiction? What strange objects inhabit the far corners of the cosmos, or our own galaxy and solar system? How and from what did the universe arise? Are we alone, or might other intelligent species have evolved elsewhere? Explore these questions, and enjoy a stunning cosmic journey with astronomer Tom Vassos.
Lecturer – Tom Vassos

Tom Vassos is an astronomer, university instructor, founder of Cosmologists Without Borders, member of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada and author of several books in “The Inspiring Universe Collection” series. Mr. Vassos is a science communicator who is frequently invited as a guest expert on radio and television, and he is the Astronomer-in-Residence for Holland America and Royal Caribbean cruise lines. Mr. Vassos delights in imparting his knowledge to space enthusiasts, young minds and lifelong learners everywhere.

Expedition to the Bizarre and Extreme Cosmos
Dare to venture into the wild frontiers of the cosmos that defy imagination, exploring the most inconceivable extremes of our astounding Universe. Immerse yourself in celestial titans such as supernova explosions, wormholes and Black Holes—cosmic monsters with voracious appetites.

Leahy
2026-03-06 19:30 - 22:00 | The Roxy Theatre, 251 9th St E, Owen Sound, ON, N4K 1N8, Canada
LEAHY, the dynamic Canadian band from Lakefield, Ontario, has been a force in the folk, Celtic and world music scene for decades. The group of siblings from the 11-member Leahy family is renowned for their outstanding musical abilities and thrilling French-Canadian step-dancing. Their undeniable musicianship and sibling connection is on full display along with their fiery French-Canadian step-dancing. LEAHY brings traditional and original songs, steps and music into the present with precision, strength and grace. Get ready for an experience that will stay with you long after the show is over!

Let's Grow Food Together
2026-03-07 08:00 - 22:00 | Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave E, Owen Sound, ON, N4K 2N7, Canada
grow some of your own healthy food.

Growing food doesn’t require perfection, expensive supplies, or a big yard. In this fun and laidback presentation we will learn easy ways to grow some of our own food—on balconies, in backyards, or anywhere sunlight reaches.
Join experienced gardener, Jennifer Deeks, to learn about how to work with limited space, tight finances, and a busy life to help add healthy fresh food to your life.
All ages and abilities are welcome! To remove financial barriers, this is a pay-what-you can event with a suggested donation of $5.

Abstracted Realities Opening
2026-03-07 14:00 - 16:00 | L.E. Shore Library, Thornbury, ON, Canada
In Abstracted Realities, Viz Saraby and Simon Kattar both take everyday experiences and transform them into something entirely new. Kattar’s paintings are full of movement, colour, and rhythm, a sensory translation of life itself, while Saraby twists the familiar with conceptual play, humour, and abstraction. Together, their works invite viewers to explore a world where reality is just the starting point, sometimes strange, sometimes funny, always thought-provoking.

Country for Heritage Honouring Jan Chamberlain
2026-03-07 19:00 - 22:00 | Marine Rail Museum, 1155 1st Ave W,, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada
Marine and Rail Waterfront Museum
Country for Heritage Honouring Jan Chamberlain
Featuring Trish and Dave Hawkins
With your favourite Country tunes!

Diyet & The Love Soldiers
2026-03-07 19:30 - 22:00 | Meaford Hall, 12 Nelson St E, Meaford, ON, Canada
Diyet & The Love Soldiers is alternative country, folk, roots and traditional with catchy melodies and stories deeply rooted in Diyet’s Indigenous world view and northern life.
Diyet sings in both English and her traditional language, Southern Tutchone, and plays bass. Backed by Love Soldiers, husband and collaborator, Robert van Lieshout (acoustic guitar, drums & percussion) and Juno Award winning producer, Bob Hamilton (electric guitar, pedal steel & mandolin), this multi-instrumental trio has a sound that can fill a big stage or capture an intimate room.
During the last decade Diyet has performed at major folk, jazz, world and multi-disciplinary festivals and theatres in Canada, toured in the UK, Europe, US and Circumpolar North. Diyet and the Love Soldiers recently performed at Osaka Expo 2025 in Japan.
Diyet & The Love Soldiers new music expands across the width of Canadiana music with a focus on lyrical stories taking the listener on a journey through land and time. Each song is rooted in her life in Kluane and her experience as an indigenous woman walking in two worlds. Inspired by vast landscapes, clashing and embracing realities, Diyet’s heartfelt lyrics paint a picture of wildness, truth, hope, reconciliation, history and the community that surrounds her.
“Diyet’s poetic lyrics are heartfelt and true, full of hope and inspiration for positive change in her community.”– DISCourse

Riding The Pine
2026-03-07 20:00 - 23:00 | Harbour Street Fish Bar, 10 Keith Ave #403, Collingwood, ON, L9Y0W5, Canada
Skiing brought them together. Music sets them apart. Ridin’ the ‘Pine is a Blue Mountain-based, get-em-on-the-dance-floor 5-piece band covering favourites from the 70s to today. Their eclectic mix of pop, rock, and even a little down-home country has garnered the band a loyal and growing following as they entertain at ski clubs, bars, and events along the Escarpment.

A Tribute to Women in Music - International Women's Day
2026-03-08 14:00 - 16:00 | The Marsh Street Centre, 187 Marsh Street, Clarksburg, Ontario, Canada
A Tribute to Canadian Women in Music – with Krista Blondin

From chart-topping icons to groundbreaking voices and international songwriters, this dynamic tribute features music by Canadian women from across multiple decades and genres. Hosted by Ontario singer Krista Blondin, Krista and her band take the audience on a coast-to-coast journey, celebrating and recognizing these remarkable Canadian women who have led the way, inspired others, and made their mark on stages worldwide.

A Tribute to Canadian Women in Music
2026-03-08 14:00 - 16:00 | The Marsh Street Centre, 187 Marsh Street, Clarksburg, Ontario, Canada
From chart-topping icons to groundbreaking voices and international songwriters, this dynamic tribute features music by Canadian women from across multiple decades and genres. Presented by Marsh Street Centre, E.L. Shore Library and BM Chamber of Commerce

High Valley Paradise and Hurricanes Tour
2026-03-11 20:00 - 23:00 | Meaford Hall, 12 Nelson St E, Meaford, ON, Canada
Multi-platinum country group High Valley have cultivated a loyal following that craves the band’s upbeat messages, anthemic melodies and signature fusion of contemporary country and traditional bluegrass. The musical blend has resonated with fans in the group’s native Canada and the U.S. with a force that propelled High Valley to be the top-selling Canadian band in country music history. Led by founder, lead singer/songwriter and 7-time SOCAN Country Music Award Winner Brad Rempel, the group has amassed more than half a billion global streams, notched back-to-back gold singles in the U.S., achieved multiple No. 1 songs in Canada, two gold albums and six platinum singles. High Valley has been nominated for ACM, CMT and JUNO Awards and have earned multiple CCMA Awards, with the group’s hits including “Make You Mine,” “She’s With Me” and “Grew Up On That.”

A Cosmic Adventure to the Stars and Beyond - Bluewater Learns Lecture Series
2026-03-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Bayshore Community Centre
What are the latest discoveries by astronomers about the nature of our universe? What have the new generation of telescopes such as the James Webb revealed? What do astrophysicists say about the possibility of time travel, and other science fiction? What strange objects inhabit the far corners of the cosmos, or our own galaxy and solar system? How and from what did the universe arise? Are we alone, or might other intelligent species have evolved elsewhere? Explore these questions, and enjoy a stunning cosmic journey with astronomer Tom Vassos.
Series Coordinators: Peter Reesor, Jim Martin

6 lectures, live at the Bayshore Centre and live streamed on Vimeo
Thursday mornings 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Replays until May 9, 2026 on Vimeo
PURCHASE TICKETS

Lecturer – Tom Vassos

Tom Vassos is an astronomer, university instructor, founder of Cosmologists Without Borders, member of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada and author of several books in “The Inspiring Universe Collection” series. Mr. Vassos is a science communicator who is frequently invited as a guest expert on radio and television, and he is the Astronomer-in-Residence for Holland America and Royal Caribbean cruise lines. Mr. Vassos delights in imparting his knowledge to space enthusiasts, young minds and lifelong learners everywhere.

Thursday, March 12, 2026
Amazing Time Travel Movies and Real Science
Explore the fascinating world of time machines and the intersection of imaginative Hollywood movies with the reality of time travel based on cutting-edge astrophysics. Embark on a voyage to unravel the mysteries of time travel into the past or future—and the baffling paradoxes that arise.

Lead Like Her: Mary Findle - Firefighter
2026-03-12 18:00 - 20:00 | L.E. Shore Library, Thornbury, ON, Canada
At this event, we welcome Mary Hindle – Hamilton Firefighter – Event at LE Shore Library

Firefighter Mary Hindle began her career with Hamilton Fire in 2002 at age 22 and has since served in numerous roles, including firefighting, training, dispatch, apparatus driving, and first aid instruction. A key organizer of Hamilton’s Camp FFIT (Female Firefighters in Training), she has been a dedicated mentor, educator, and advocate for women in the fire service through her leadership within both Hamilton Fire and the Fire Service Women of Ontario (FSWO). In recognition of her lifelong commitment to mentoring, community service, and advancing women in fire services, she was awarded the FSWO 3E Award in 2020 for exemplifying “Educating, Empowering, and Encouraging”

Lead Like Her: Mary Hindle - Firefighter
2026-03-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Marsh Street Centre, 187 Marsh Street, Clarksburg, ON, Canada
About the event

In honour of International Women’s Day, we’re presenting “Lead Like Her” a series of informative and interesting presentations about Women who’ve lead non-traditional roles in their careers. Join us and enjoy!

This event generously sponsored by:

At this event, we welcome Mary Hindle – Hamilton Firefighter – Event at LE Shore Library

Firefighter Mary Hindle began her career with Hamilton Fire in 2002 at age 22 and has since served in numerous roles, including firefighting, training, dispatch, apparatus driving, and first aid instruction. A key organizer of Hamilton’s Camp FFIT (Female Firefighters in Training), she has been a dedicated mentor, educator, and advocate for women in the fire service through her leadership within both Hamilton Fire and the Fire Service Women of Ontario (FSWO). In recognition of her lifelong commitment to mentoring, community service, and advancing women in fire services, she was awarded the FSWO 3E Award in 2020 for…

Members' Night with Brian Robin
2026-03-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Bayshore Community Centre
A potpourri of OSFN Members’ photos, displays, art, collections and compositions, focusing on the natural world. A limit of 10 minutes for each presentation is
preferred.

Séan McCann
2026-03-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Meaford Hall, 12 Nelson St E, Meaford, ON, Canada
2026 marks the 33rd birthday of Canada’s favourite Newfoundland band and founding member Séan McCann will be celebrating the legend and the legacy right here in Meaford on Thursday, March 12th!
Singalong with “The Shantyman” as he sails us back in time through hilarious stories and foot stomping traditional favourites to the brighter bays of his native Newfoundland. This one night only event is the only “Tribute Show” you need to see this decade and a nostalgic tip of the hat to be shared history of a truly iconic Canadian band.

Trad Music Session
2026-03-12 19:30 - 23:00 | The Dam Pub
The sessions have been a big success — the room is full, the tunes are flying, and word is spreading fast! Even Gord’s tuning up his fiddle to join the fun. Join us Thursday, March 12th at 7:30 PM for the next gathering. All instruments welcome: fiddles, guitars, bodhráns, mandolins, banjos, squeezeboxes — spoons count too! Players are encouraged to join in — musicians receive 25% off food plus their first pint or glass of wine on the house. To join the session circle, email stephanie@thedampub.ca or just show up. Not a musician? No problem. Come for dinner, stay for a pint, and enjoy an evening of live, traditional tunes.

Paddling Film Festival
2026-03-13 19:00 - 22:00 | The Roxy Theatre, 251 9th St E, Owen Sound, ON, N4K 1N8, Canada
Suntrail is hosting one of the stops for the annual Paddling Film Festival World tour that showcases the best paddling films from around the world.

Pick a Piper and DJ Strobe B2B Crawford
2026-03-13 20:00 - 23:00 | Rumpus Room, 237 9th Street East, Owen Sound, ON, Canada
Brad Weber of Canadian electronic music giant, Caribou returns with Sophia Alexandra for their second Rumpus Room engagement. The duo combines live drumming, synthesizers, effects and dreamy vocals to create danceable soundscapes and rhythms.
Last years show sold out, so do NOT sleep on this one.
You can check out Pick a Piper here
Stick around after for an epic birthday B2B with DJ Strobe and Kim Crawford
