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Ukrainian Easter Eggs: Adult workshop
2025-04-05 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre, 33 Victoria St N, Southampton, ON, Canada
During this 3-hour workshop you will learn the history and technique of decorating traditional Ukrainian Easter eggs (Pysanky) with a wax resist (batik) and dyes. Artist Angela Ewtushik will guide you through two eggs, each beautifully designed by you! All materials will be provided.
$60 Members | $70 Non-members
Recommended for ages 18 and up. Space is limited, preregistration is required.
Coffee, tea, and treats will be provided.

FIND PEACE IN A CHAOTIC WORLD: WEEKEND RETREAT
2025-04-05 09:00 - 2025-04-06 17:00 | Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave E, Owen Sound, ON, N4K 2N7, Canada
Join us in Owen Sound on April 5th & 6th for our annual Community Meditation retreat at Harmony Centre. We’ll be exploring practices that can help us find peace in turbulent and confusing times, including silent and guided meditation, breathwork, discussion, VOICE, and tonglen.
“Awakening is…a process of relaxing in the middle—the paradoxical, ambiguous middle, full of potential, full of new ways of thinking and seeing.”
— Pema Chodron
This event is open to beginners, experienced meditators, and anywhere in between. We’ll have all day Saturday and a half-day on Sunday. Lunch will be provided on both Saturday and Sunday, so plan to leave early afternoon on Sunday.
RETREAT LEADERS
Debbie McCubbin
Debbie is a long-time meditation and Buddhism student and teacher. She was a regional senior teacher for Ontario and Western New York in a large international community before helping to form Community Meditation in 2018. Debbie is particularly interested in how wisdom teachings can change our day-to-day lives for the better.
Ken Dow
Ken is a freelance technical writer and Web developer who’s been meditating since 2003. He is trained as a Big Mind process facilitator, meditation teacher, and a Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coach. He is one of the founding members of Community Meditation.
– Saturday April 5, 9 AM to 5 PM
– Sunday, April 6, 9 AM to 12 PM
Lunch will be provided on both Saturday and Sunday, so plan to leave early afternoon on Sunday.

Taylor Swift Dance Party
2025-04-04 20:00 - 23:00 | Rumpus Room, 237 9th Street East, Owen Sound, ON, Canada
DJ Alfie May spinning all your fave T-Swift tunes.

Abbamania
2025-04-04 19:30 - 22:30 | The Roxy Theatre, 251 9th St E, Owen Sound, ON, N4K 1N8, Canada
Fri April 04, 2025
ABBAMANIA Canada, returns to the Roxy Theatre, Friday April 4 with Night Fever as the Bee Gees. The show consists of studio musicians plus an incredible front 4 that recreate Abba … live in concert. They are the only Abba production to perform for the original cast of Mama Mia and they did it twice. Hear all the hits from Waterloo, Take a Chance, S.O.S, Super Trooper to Dancing Queen. Also on the show is Night Fever as the Bee Gees. With all the high harmonies and stage presence the Bee Gees were known for, the concert experience is recreated with your favorites from a catalogue spanning 5 decades including Jive Talking, To Love Somebody, I started a Joke, Stayin’ Alive , You Should Be Dancing, plus many more. Abbamania and Night Fever Canada have been touring for the last 20 years and will take you back in time when Abba and The Bee Gees ruled the pop music world. It’s an amazing show; it’s a whole lot of fun and You’re Gonna Love It!

Catherine MacLellan
2025-04-04 19:30 - 21:30 | Meaford Hall, 12 Nelson St E, Meaford, ON, Canada
Catherine MacLellan has been captivating audiences around the world with her music for over two decades. Born and raised in the idyllic province of Prince Edward Island, Catherine’s songs reflect her deep connection to the land and the people that call it home. Her passion for songwriting runs in the family; her father, Gene MacLellan, wrote beloved hits like “Snowbird” and “Put Your Hand in the Hand.”
While Catherine’s music is rooted in folk and roots, her sound has evolved to embrace a wider range of influences over the course of her 7 albums. From heart-wrenching ballads to uplifting anthems, her music has a universal appeal that speaks to the struggles, triumphs, and joys of life.
In addition to her musical pursuits, Catherine has also dedicated herself to shining a light on her father’s legacy, producing an award-winning documentary and stage show that explore his life and struggles with mental health.
Through it all, Catherine remains committed to the craft of songwriting and the art of connection. Whether she’s playing to a packed theatre or an intimate gathering, Catherine’s warm presence and heartfelt music create an unforgettable experience for all who hear her.

Really Big Show: Rock the Sound Choir
2025-04-04 18:30 - 22:00 | Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave E, Owen Sound, ON, N4K 2N7, Canada
Come enjoy an evening of Motown, Funk, and Soul, with groovin’ hits preformed by Rock The Sound Choir, and special guests OSDSS jazz band.
We promise to have you boogieing in your seats!

Fondue Fridays
2025-04-04 - 2025-04-05 | Milk Maid Fine Cheeses and Gourmet Foods, 947 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound, ON, N4K2H5, Canada
We can’t help melt all this snow, but we can at least help by melting you some yummy cheese! Starting Friday, February 21, join us for some cozy and indulgent fondue at The Milk Maid Owen Sound. Enjoy a delicious mix of our favorite alpine cheeses, perfectly melted and served with an assortment of fresh bread, roasted vegetables, and savory meats. Sip on fine wines, craft beers, ciders and non-alc options as you dip, savor, and unwind in our warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Details:
– $29 per person
– Drinks not included
– Vegetarian & gluten-free options
– Reservations required (2 people minimum)
– 519 372 1130 / info@themilkmaidcheese.ca / 947 2nd Ave E. Owen Sound

Summerfolk Youth Discoveries Auditions (Owen Sound Audition April 3rd)
2025-04-03 19:00 - 21:30 | Grey Roots, 102599 Grey Road 18, Owen Sound, ON, N4K 5N6, Canada
Apply now for the incredible Summerfolk Youth Discoveries program!

Owen Sound – Thursday April 3rd in the evening
London – Saturday April 5th in the afternoon
Guelph – Saturday April 5th in the evening
Toronto – Sunday April 6th in the evening

Be part of the “Road to Summerfolk!” The first preliminary round show occurs in Owen Sound, at the Grey Roots Museum and Archives, Thursday, April 3rd, from 7:30-9:30 PM. FREE to attend!
The Youth Discoveries program was created to give young performers an opportunity to experience performing at a major folk festival.
Applications are open now for performers between the ages of 14-22 until April 1st. Applicants should be ready and able to perform in person at your selected Preliminary Round, plus the Finale Competition on the afternoon of May 3 in Owen Sound at the Harmony Centre. #Summerfolk50 happens in Owen Sound on August 15th -17 2025.
Once you sign up, you will be emailed more information for your specific preliminary date.

Addicted to Print Lecture Series: Getting Old
2025-04-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Bayshore Community Centre
Bluewater Association for Longtime Learning Lecture Series: Addicted to Print: Reflections on the Joys of Reading.
This week: Getting Old
Lecturer: Gary Draper
It can be illuminating to read about old age, whether you find your reading in the self-help section, in fiction, or in poetry. It can also be interesting to ask if our reading habits change as we age. If so, how, and why? Are there changes we wish to make, or feel we ought to?

Songs of Stevie Nicks and Cheryl Crow
2025-04-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Meaford Hall, 12 Nelson St E, Meaford, ON, Canada
Classic Troubadours Productions brings you an iconic songbook of hits by these two legends! Songs like All I Wanna Do, If It Makes You Happy, Soak Up the Sun, Dreams, Rhiannon, Leather and Lace and so much more! Jacob Moon has assembled a trio of talented singer-songwriters (Annette Haas, Melissa Marchese & Alex Whorms) and a rocking band to take you on an unforgettable musical journey.

Exploring the Geology of Grey-Bruce: Lecture Series
2025-04-01 13:00 - 14:30 | Grey Roots, 102599 Grey Road 18, Owen Sound, ON, N4K 5N6, Canada
Take a journey through the geology of the Niagara Escarpment in Grey and Bruce Counties. Learn about its formation hundreds of millions of years ago and the geological features found in the local landscape. Fossils will be on hand to bring the ancient coral reefs of the Escarpment to life.

Presenter: Beth Gilhespy – CEO of the Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy.

Join us for the entire 2025 Spring Lecture Series, held every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. from March 18 – April 8 in the Thomas Wheildon Theatre. Enjoy complimentary refreshments after each session.

Advance registration not required. Admission includes museum access. Grey Roots Members enjoy free admission.

Bluewater Jazz Collective
2025-03-30 13:30 - 16:00 | Parkwood Restaurant, 939 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K1K4, Canada
The Blue Water Jazz Collective is Stuart Steinhart (Bass), Robert Gasidlo (Keys), Ward Cornforth (Drums). This March BWJC event will feature Jason Hunter who is one of the finest Musicians and Jazz Soloists in Canada!

Music Concert Show With Jamie Warren
2025-03-29 20:00 - 22:00 | Hanover Public Library
Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with a live performance from your favorite country star Jamie Warren. Grab your boots and cowboy hats and get ready for a toe-tapping good time March 29 from 8:00pm-10:00pm. Tickets are $30 and available online or at the Hanover Public Library. Part of the Proceeds go to support the Hanover Public Library. Hope to see you there!

Opening Reception for Metamorphosis: A Solo Show of New Work by Raquell Yang
2025-03-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Grey Gallery, 883 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound, ON, N4K2H2, Canada
We are delighted to welcome Raquell Yang back to Grey Gallery for a solo exhibition featuring original and innovative works of art in multiple media. Raquell was one of the first artists who exhibited with us, and we continue to be impressed by the technical skill, creativity and all-out passion she puts into her art. She plays with both eastern and western techniques and approaches in her work, often incorporating her trademark metal leafs. This new series of works speak deeply about the human condition, but always with compassion and a hint of humour.

It's Been a Long Time Coming : Premiere
2025-03-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Simcoe Street Theatre, Studio 7, 65 Simcoe Street, Collingwood, ON, L9Y1H7, Canada
It’s Been a Long Time Coming Documentary Premiere

Join us at Collingwood’s Simcoe Street Theatre for the premiere of It’s Been a Long Time Coming, a 23-minute documentary directed by Toronto Metropolitan University students Emma May Beckett and Rylee Cawthorne.
This inspiring film highlights the journey of the Toronto Leaside Wildcats, one of Ontario’s most prominent female hockey associations, and celebrates the groundbreaking progress made by the PWHL in creating opportunities for females to pursue their hockey dreams in a professional setting. Through the voices of players, coaches, parents, and key figures, It’s Been a Long Time Coming shares powerful stories of resilience and achievement on and off the ice.
This event is in support of Emma’s former hockey association, the Collingwood Lightning. Show your pride by wearing your jersey and backing Collingwood’s vibrant female hockey community. Celebrate the voices, achievements, and dreams that are shaping the future of female sports.

It's Been a Long Time Coming - Documentary Screening
2025-03-29 13:30 - 20:00 | Simcoe Street Theatre, Studio 7, 65 Simcoe Street, Collingwood, ON, L9Y1H7, Canada
2: pm and 7: pm screenings

It’s Been a Long Time Coming Documentary Premiere

Join us at Collingwood’s Simcoe Street Theatre for the premiere of It’s Been a Long Time Coming, a 23-minute documentary directed by Toronto Metropolitan University students Emma May Beckett and Rylee Cawthorne.
This inspiring film highlights the journey of the Toronto Leaside Wildcats, one of Ontario’s most prominent female hockey associations, and celebrates the groundbreaking progress made by the PWHL in creating opportunities for females to pursue their hockey dreams in a professional setting. Through the voices of players, coaches, parents, and key figures, It’s Been a Long Time Coming shares powerful stories of resilience and achievement on and off the ice.
This event is in support of Emma’s former hockey association, the Collingwood Lightning. Show your pride by wearing your jersey and backing Collingwood’s vibrant female hockey community. Celebrate the voices, achievements, and dreams that are shaping the future of female sports.

Retro Pond Skim
2025-03-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Blue Mountain Village, 156 Jozo Weider Blvd, Blue Mountains, ontario, Canada
Grab your retro gear and spectator spot (and prepare to get wet) as you watch skiers and riders try to skim across the pond at the bottom of the Smart Alec trail

Small Communities Solutions Conference at Harmony Centre
2025-03-29 09:00 - 16:00 | Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave E, Owen Sound, ON, N4K 2N7, Canada

Collingwood Comicon
2025-03-29 - 2025-03-30 | Collingwood Legion, Collingwood, ON, L9Y2Y7, Canada
Organized by Pop Culture Canada
Pop Culture Canada brings Comicons to cities across Ontario. From comic books, to figures and toys, even art, jewelry and trading cards, we bring a variety of fun things for you to come check out. We are a family friendly, AND cosplay welcoming event.

Babes, Babes, Babes! Burlesque and Drag Tour 2025
2025-03-28 20:00 - 23:00 | Heartwood Hall, 939 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound, Ontario, n4k 2h5, Canada
BABES, BABES, BABES! Burlesque and Drag Show
4 beautiful Babes take to the road to tour, tease, titillate and do what they do best: bring you the babe-liest burlesque show around!
This empowering, sexy, and comedic show combines burlesque, drag, pole dancing, extravagant costumes and, of course, the art of the tease in a raucous naughty show that will leave you wanting more!
In addition to all the sultry teases, the naughty jokes, and the sparkly thongs, the Babes celebrate sexuality, LGBTQ identities, and body confidence with inspiring performances and heartfelt moments.
So grab a ticket, grab a beverage and indulge in this special adults only evening of cabaret entertainment!

Andy Elliot: I remember how I used to move - Album Release
2025-03-28 20:00 - 22:00 | Rumpus Room, 237 9th Street East, Owen Sound, ON, Canada
Sourcat Records and Rumpus Room are proud to have local muso, projectionist and last word connoiseur back in the building! Andy is launching his follow up album this spring, and we’re having the party!
For this all ages show, Andy will be accompanied by openers Doomed Roadtrips.
Grab your tickets online or at the door. Tickets are limited so get in fast!

My Son the Hurricane
2025-03-28 19:30 - 22:00 | The Marsh Street Centre, 187 Marsh Street, Clarksburg, Ontario, Canada
They’re Back at the Marsh! Get your tickets before they sell out…as they usually do. If you haven’t seen them, My Son the Hurricane is a multi-horn, multi-drummer, multi-singer, Brass Funk Beast from Niagara. We dare you not to dance to this 12 piece powerhouse!

Rob Ritchie and Dave Nixon
2025-03-28 19:00 - 22:00 | The Dunes, 11 Southampton Parkway, Sauble Beach, ON, Canada

Three Sheets Brewing Songwriters: Jayden Grahlman
2025-03-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Three Sheets Brewing Tap Room, 1246 Goderich Street, Port Elgin, ON, Canada
Excited for Songwriter Showcase’s return after a long winter of snow delays See you all tonight & April 3rd!

Addicted to Print Lecture Series: Paying Attention to Form (2): Poetry
2025-03-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Bayshore Community Centre
Bluewater Association for Longtime Learning Lecture Series: Addicted to Print: Reflections on the joys of Reading.
This week: Paying Attention to Form (2): Poetry
Lecturer: Gary Draper
Does anybody read poetry anymore? If not, why not? More importantly, if so, why? Many of us leave poetry behind when we leave school. It can be revealing to come back to poetry not to exercise our critical skills but just for the joy of language.

Forty Creek Flight Night
2025-03-26 20:00 - 22:00 | The Dam Pub
We have a special guest in the house this evening! Canada’s recent Ambassador of the year, Chris Thompson, will proudly present Forty Creek Whisky. Your evening includes a welcome cocktail and Chris will take you through 4 Forty Creek Whiskies with his always engaging and passionate distillery stories. Tasting begins at 8pm, tickets are $40
Welcome Cocktail
Double Barrel
Confederation Oak
Three Grain, Special Edition
Maplewood Select, 2024 Limited Edition
To book your seat, email stephanie@thedampub.ca
If you would like to join us for dinner prior to the tasting, our full dinner menu is available as well as our Wednesday Double Dine for $59 menu. If you plan to have dinner prior to the tasting, let Stephanie know in your email to ensure a table is set aside for you.

Fine Woodworking with Pierre Rousseau
2025-03-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Intersections Wood Collaborative, 299 10th St E, Owen Sound, Canada
Build your confidence as an independent woodworker. Bring your own project at, or just above your skill level, and come prepared to learn from your peers and expert mentor. Pre-registration required.
This is an evening workshop from 6 pm – 9 pm. The workshop will be held at Intersections Wood Collaborative at 299 10th Street E., Owen Sound.
Some experience required.
Bring your own materials.

Artists Talk! Lenore Keeshig
2025-03-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Grey Roots, 102599 Grey Road 18, Owen Sound, ON, N4K 5N6, Canada
This winter, Grey Roots is excited to host a series of presentations by local artists.
The series, organized by Sheatre, is titled “Artists Talk!” and runs Wednesdays at 1:00 PM. (Except for Tony Miller on Monday, March 24.)
Each presentation costs $20, and begins with a light lunch at 1:00, followed by the artist talk at 1:30.
For more information, and to register, please email engage@sheatre.com. We are excited to host this series on behalf of Sheatre, but Grey Roots is unable to accept registrations for the series.
Sheatre asks that all registrations be received by the Sunday preceding your chosen talk (by the preceding Friday for the March 24 talk by Tony Miller).
Please note: the line-up is subject to change at short notice, because “Winter Happens”. Please check back on the day – if there’s a postponement we will post a notice here.
Lenore Keeshig (Anungo-kwe – Star Woman) is Wolf Clan, a traditional Anishinaabe storyteller from the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation on the Saugeen Bruce Peninsula. As a storyteller, Lenore connects traditional Anishinaabek stories to current geologic research.

Artists Talk at Grey Roots: Lenore Keeshig
2025-03-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Grey Roots, 102599 Grey Road 18, Owen Sound, ON, N4K 5N6, Canada
When artists connect with community, they bring it to life. Artists Talk! features talks by some of our most inspiring local artists every Wednesday in March at Grey Roots Museum & Archives. These are Lunch and Learns, cost is $20 for each event – this includes a light lunch at 1pm and the artist’s talk at 1:30pm. Registration is required – register by the Sunday before each talk at engage@sheatre.com

Kit Boulter (Mar. 12) is a trans-nonbinary performer, singer and pirate; they will lead a March Break session for older adults in the Out of the Blue(s) workshop – why should kids have all the fun?
Liz Zetlin (Mar. 19) – award-winning filmmaker and author of six poetry collections, and Owen Sound’s inaugural poet laureate. She is an outstanding community leader and champion of other artists, and her present work is focussed on pollinators and the native plants they rely on. She leads the grassroots group, Pollinate Owen Sound
Lenore Keeshig (Mar. 26) – Lenore Keeshig (Anungo-kwe – Star Woman) is Wolf Clan, and a traditional Anishinaabe storyteller from the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation on the Saugeen/Bruce Peninsula. Lenore has been able to connect traditional Anishinaabek stories to current geological research. An eloquent poet, award-winning author, and advocate for Indigenous voices.

The Play That Goes Wrong
2025-03-26 08:00 - 2025-03-29 17:00 | The Roxy Theatre, 251 9th St E, Owen Sound, ON, N4K 1N8, Canada
The Play That Goes Wrong play follows the misadventures of an amateur theatre group that get together once a year to stage a show, and this time it’s the mystery play Murder at Haversham Manor. As the play begins, the cast are already facing a losing battle: forgotten lines, faulty props, and broken scenery make it challenging to put on a show. But then things go from bad to worse: misunderstandings, fires, and collapsing sets make it almost impossible. Can this amateur group defeat the odds? Or will it all go wrong?
Directed by: John Flynn
Play by: Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer & Henry Shields
Dates: March 20-22 and 26-29, 2025 at 7:30pm. March 23 at 2pm.
