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Paddling Film Festival
2026-03-13 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Toronto) | 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

Coming of Age
2026-03-13 20:00 - 23:00 | Harbour Street Fish Bar, 10 Keith Ave #403, Collingwood, ON, L9Y0W5, Canada
COMING OF AGE
Coming of Age is a group of musicians with over 30 years of experience in playing venues throughout Canada. With a set list covering Classic Rock, New Rock, Funk, and Pop, Coming of Age performs songs to engage audiences of various ages and musical tastes.
Led by the powerhouse vocals of Ted Wright, Coming of Age features the lead guitar prowess of Darren Whalen, the outstanding harmony vocals and rhythm guitar work of John Gabriele, and the thunderous and solid backbeat provided by bassist Don Wilson and drummer Ryan Martin
Sharing a love and respect for Rock music, Coming of Age features a set list of well-loved but not over-played rock and roll. You’ll hear many classics, old and new, but you will also be surprised by songs that you haven’t heard in a long time. Coming of Age’s set list includes songs by Deep Purple, Foreigner, Foo Fighters, Green Day, Billy Idol, The Cult, Lover boy, Tragically Hip, the Talking Heads, and many more songs guaranteed to get people up and on their feet.

Alan Jackson Tribute wsg. Kenzie $ Olivia
2026-03-13 20:00 - 23:00 | Heartwood Hall, 939 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound, Ontario, n4k 2h5, Canada
“GOOD TIME” Alan Jackson Tribute Show! High demand and high energy! This Alan Jackson Tribute Show combined with a full-on 90’s country dance party is the perfect night out for country fans and line dancers alike!
Relive the unforgettable sounds of the 90’s with music inspired by legends like Garth Brooks, Shania Twain, Travis Tritt, Jo Dee Messina and more! Join us for a fun evening of country memories, dancing and feel-good hits that will straight back to the best era of country music!
Also on the bill this evening, cousins “Kenzy & Olivia” who are upcoming singer/songwriters from the Bruce Peninsula. The combination of Kenzy’s emotional yet powerful vocals and Olivia’s blending of harmonies provide the young duo with their unique sound, captivating their audiences.

Museum Munchkins: My Friend Christopher in Concert
2026-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre, 33 Victoria St N, Southampton, ON, Canada
Bring the whole family for a toe-tapping good time with Canadian Folk Music Award-nominated children’s musician, My Friend Christopher! With memorable lyrics and a jazzy, rootsy sound, Christopher’s concerts are designed for little listeners but are a hit with parents too. Sing and dance along to his cheerful melodies celebrating family life, then stay for tons of hands-on activities created especially for our youngest Museum visitors.
Recommended for ages 18 months – 6 years, but all are welcome!
$10 per person. (Plus applicable fees).
Tickets required for children and adults. Seating is limited; Preregistration is encouraged.

An Art Critique Workshop with Michelle Fleming
2026-03-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Blue Mountains Public Library, 173 Bruce Street South, Thourbury, Ontario, N0H2P0, Canada
Are you looking for feedback on the paintings you’re currently working on, or those you may have given up on?
Look no further: on Saturday, March 14, bring your pieces to the Gallery at the L.E. Shore Library and have them critiqued by local art teacher, Michelle Fleming! Michelle will provide feedback on your work, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
Your nput will be important too! This is a group-based, collaborative workshop, so everyone who comes is invited to offer their perspective and support to other participants: this is a great opportunity to practice trusting your creative intuition and vision. Michelle will also review the fundamentals of painting, providing a deeper understanding of the building blocks that create a successful painting.

Registration:
Please register here if you would like to bring work for Michelle to critique.
Would you like to just sit in and watch this live art critique? Please feel welcome to join us! You can reserve an observer seat by registering via the link above.

Other Details:

This is a FREE workshop.
All ages and skill levels are welcome.
We will not be painting in this workshop, so please bring your sketchbook to make notes. Any revisions you wish to implement, you can do at home.
We hope to have time to provide feedback on everyone’s work, but depending on numbers, we may not be able to get to each piece.

About Michelle Fleming:
Michelle has taught art for over 30 years, in private schools, public schools and her own art school, The Bay School of Art, in Collingwood, Ontario. She has since retired so that she can devote more time to her own painting. Michelle is currently teaching painting for adults one afternoon a week in Clarksburg.

Maggie's Wake
2026-03-14 19:00 - 22:00 | The Marsh Street Centre, 187 Marsh Street, Clarksburg, Ontario, Canada
Authentic. Original. Inspired.
Maggie’s Wake is a Canadian contemporary folk group, creating a new traditional sound. Blending high twang, classic country with fresh jigs and reels, Cajun twin fiddles and reggae rhythms, their music is an original, genre hopping adventure that is constantly evolving.

United in their passion for fiery tunes, soaring vocals with rich harmonies, meaningful stories and beautiful melodies, Maggie’s Wake embraces their wide ranging influences and have built an exciting, new sound. The band features award winning song writer and musician Tara Dunphy (The
Rizdales, Luther Wright and the Wrongs) on tin whistle, flute, fiddle, guitar, banjo and lead vocals and award winning musician Lindsay Schindler (Rant Maggie Rant, Trent Severn) on fiddle and vocals. The powerhouse backing band includes Stephan Szczesniak on percussion, Andrew Kosty on bass, Dean Harrison on piano and accordian and Kenneth Palmer on guitar.

HELLS BELLS – Celebrating the Music of AC/DC
2026-03-14 19:30 - 22:00 | The Roxy Theatre, 251 9th St E, Owen Sound, ON, N4K 1N8, Canada
Since their electrifying inception in 1994 in the heart of Toronto, Hells Bells has soared to become the world’s longest-touring tribute to the legendary AC/DC, lighting up stages across North America with unstoppable passion and excitement.
Don’t miss your chance to experience Hells Bells—a tribute that not only honours but revives the spirit of AC/DC. Join us for a night where the music is contagious, and the memories are unforgettable.
All Ages! Family friendly!
Get ready to rock like never before!

Doug Tielli with Dave Snider and Cowdust
2026-03-14 19:30 - 22:00 | Rumpus Room, 237 9th Street East, Owen Sound, ON, Canada
Are you looking for the real deal? Tired of stadium country and pageantry? Come on down to The Rumpus Room for a dose of Cowdust! Dave Snider & Cowdust play ragged country rock with lyrics mining the politics of the self. They are from Owen Sound, ON. Watch as Dave splinters his telecaster using the power of raw honest integrity backed by some of the grittiest cowpunks this side of the county!

Doug Tielli has been a fixture of Southern Ontario’s music community as a multi-instrumentalist, song-writer, improvisor and composer in a variety of ensembles such as The silt, Drumheller, and The Reveries, as well as pursuing his own singer-songwriter project. With songs, tunes, and compositions that freely span folk, pop, jazz and experimental music, Doug has released 5 solo recordings since 2011. He has performed and recorded with such artists as: Marshall Allen, Owen Pallett, Amy Millan, John Oswald, Evan Parker, The Constantines, Rheostatics, Baby Dee, Devon Sproule, Jennifer Castle, Tom Brousseau, and has had chamber works performed by Arraymusic, Contact Contemporary Music and Neither/Nor.

This is My Vulva
2026-03-14 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Resonance Collingwood, 10 Greco Ct. Unit 10, Collingwood, ON L9Y 4L2
This Is My ({}) is a powerful production that brings forward the voices of twelve women and their relationships with their vulvas—celebratory, complex, raw, provocative, and deeply moving. Each vignette offers a glimpse into experiences often hidden by shame, secrecy, or silence.

Every story is embodied by dancers Catherine Lafond and Jodi Behan, who interpret each vulva and her emotional landscape through movement. Woven between these vignettes, Fran Bouwman—founder of Viva la Flying Vulva—offers historical and contemporary context, grounding the personal narratives into a larger cultural conversation.

This show is bold, intimate, and quietly revolutionary. It invites people of all genders and all ages to grow curious, compassionate, and engaged in the reclamation of the vulva.

Gaucho: Steely Dan Cover Band
2026-03-14 20:00 - 23:00 | Meaford Hall, 12 Nelson St E, Meaford, ON, Canada
Gaucho Live performing the music of Steely Dan for the first time at Meaford Hall. This eight-piece band pools the talent of various professionals from all sides of the Toronto area music scene to bring the music of Walter Becker and Donald Fagen to life. The outstanding vocal harmonies, smooth horn playing and various solos will really take you back in time – a show for both die-hard fans and younger converts. One superfan said it was “like stepping into a lost Steely Dan session…Groove was tight, solos smooth, a perfect mix of precision and sardonic cool…Double helix in the sky tonight”

Fiddlestix - St. Patricks Kickoff
2026-03-14 20:00 - 23:00 | Harbour Street Fish Bar, 10 Keith Ave #403, Collingwood, ON, L9Y0W5, Canada
Fiddlestix – The Electric Fiddle Experience!
Performing high-energy, fun-for-all-ages concerts for nearly fifteen years, Steve Bowen, a Yamaha-endorsed electric fiddler, and his award-winning team blend the energy of a Rock Concert with Celtic, Country, and Folk music, creating what has been dubbed ‘FIDDLE-ROCK’.

The One Night Band "The Morning After" St. Patrick's Matinee Party!
2026-03-15 13:30 - 16:00 | Heartwood Hall, 939 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound, Ontario, n4k 2h5, Canada
The One Night Band: After years of bringing musicians together to form the “One Night Band” for our St. Patrick’s celebration, we’re keeping the good times going! Join us as we wind down with an after-party filled with great music, delicious lunch, and great company — an afternoon of laughter, connection, and lively entertainment you won’t want to miss.

March Break Family Fun Days - Alice in Wonderland (2010, PG)
2026-03-16 13:00 - 14:30 | ON
In this epic Disney fantasy adventure directed by Tim Burton, Nineteen-year-old Alice (Mia Wasikowska) returns to the magical world from her childhood adventure, where she reunites with old friends like the Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp) and learns of her true destiny: to end the Red Queen’s reign of terror.
Runtime (109 minutes)
Please note that film selections are subject to change.
Members FREE; General Admission applies. Preregister to save your seat!
March Break Family Fun Days are proudly presented by Judy Rich, Law Office; Media partner 101.7 the One.

St. Patrick's Day Ceilidh
2026-03-17 - 2026-03-18 | The Dam Pub
We’re breaking our usual “Closed on Tuesday” rule because you can’t have St. Patrick’s Day without a proper session at the pub! Join us for an authentic evening of Celtic music, shenanigans, and great food.

Live Music: Featuring the Jacob McCauley & Co. Celtic Trio.
Cover: None! (Our gift to you).
Requirements: Dinner reservations are required to ensure everyone gets a seat at the table.

Give us a call directly to secure your spot. We expect this one to fill up fast!
Call the Pub to book: 226-662-2110

Price List

No Cover – Dinner reservations required

March Break Family Fun Days: Raptors
2026-03-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre, 33 Victoria St N, Southampton, ON, Canada
Join Wild Ontario from the University of Guelph for an introduction to some of the province’s most incredible hunting birds! In this program, you’ll learn all about raptors, and the amazing skills that help them survive in the wild. Through the stories of these special birds you’ll also learn about how humans can impact wild birds, and what you can do to help!
This show is not hands-on.
$5 Members | $10 Non-Members (Plus applicable fees).
Preregistration is required.
March Break Family Fun Days are proudly presented by Judy Rich, Law Office; Media partner 101.7 the One.

Fantastic Cinema Club: Mickey 17
2026-03-17 18:30 - 21:00 | The Marsh Street Centre, 187 Marsh Street, Clarksburg, Ontario, Canada
Mickey 17 is Bong Joon Ho’s sci-fi black comedy about a disposable space colonist who can be cloned after death. On a perilous ice planet mission, unexpected survival creates two versions of Mickey, forcing them to navigate danger, politics, and identity. Starring Robert Pattinson and Steven Yeun.

My Honu Sea Friend: Sea Turtle Quilt Workshop
2026-03-18 13:00 - 15:30 | Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre, 33 Victoria St N, Southampton, ON, Canada
Kids ages 9-14 create a bright 10″ × 12″ mini quilt featuring a friendly sea turtle, made with soft, hand-dyed cotton lawn fabric. Using simple collage, children design their own colorful Honu while exploring basic textile art.
A portion of all fees for this project is donated by the designer to the World Wildlife Fund, helping protect real sea turtles and other wildlife. All materials will be provided; no experience necessary.
Ages 9-14 | Space is limited; Preregistration is required.
$25 member|$35 non-members (Plus applicable fees).

A Cosmic Adventure to the Stars and Beyond
2026-03-19 08:00 - 17:00 | 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 19, 2026
The Quest for Alien Life – Are We Alone?
Where are all the aliens? Why haven’t we met them? What do they look like? Are UFOs really visiting aliens? When and where might we discover alien life in the future? Living in the golden age of astronomy and space exploration, we could uncover the answers in our lifetimes.

March Break Family Fun Days - Heritage Demonstrations
2026-03-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre, 33 Victoria St N, Southampton, ON, Canada
Step into the past as the museum’s exhibits come to life over March Break. Enjoy live displays from spinners and weavers, wood turners, marine heritage interpreters, our lively general store, and Riding the Railways storytelling.
Demonstrations vary from day to day, so each visit offers something different to discover.
Members FREE. General Admission applies. No preregistration required.
March Break Family Fun Days are proudly presented by Judy Rich, Law Office; Media partner 101.7 the One.

Lead Like Her : Barbara Zimmerman
2026-03-19 19:00 - 21:00 | The Marsh Street Centre, 187 Marsh Street, Clarksburg, Ontario, Canada
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!

In this event, we welcome Dr. Barbara Zimmerman, Environmental Scientist and Researcher.

Dr. Barbara Lewis Zimmerman, O.C. is a Canadian tropical ecologist and long-time director of the Kayapo Project, where she has partnered with the Kayapo Nation in Brazil’s southeastern Amazon to develop sustainable, conservation-based enterprises that protect biodiversity and Indigenous territorial sovereignty. Her decades of work mentoring conservationists, defending Indigenous rights, and helping safeguard one of the world’s last large rainforest blocks earned her appointment as an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2023 for her contributions to conservation science and advocacy for Indigenous peoples in preserving the Amazon rainforest.

Sloan
2026-03-19 19:30 - 23:00 | Meaford Hall, 12 Nelson St E, Meaford, ON, Canada
Sloan is a JUNO award-winning Toronto based rock quartet. Sloan has been writing and playing rock music since 1992. The band are credited as being a main instigator for the Canadian East Coast alternative scene of the early 90s, garnering comparisons to the Seattle Grunge movement on the opposite coast. Over the course of their quarter-century career, Sloan have amassed an outstanding collection of over 250 songs and more than 30 singles with airplay at Canadian Rock Radio. Sloan have received nine JUNO Award nominations and won for Best Alternative Album in 1997. The band was named one of Canada’s top five bands of all-time in a CBC critics poll.

March Break Family Fun Days - Cultural Demonstrations
2026-03-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre, 33 Victoria St N, Southampton, ON, Canada
Visit the Museum for engaging cultural demonstrations that celebrate winter traditions and knowledge.
Join Saugeen First Nation Elder Shirley John in the Anishnaabwe Endaat gallery where she will share seasonal stories and guide children in a winter-themed craft.
Saugeen First Nation community member and Native Knowledge Teacher Natalka Pucan will be in the Lower Cafe leading hands-on learning about animals and hibernation, with participants making puppets.
These interactive sessions offer a warm and welcoming way for families to learn, create, and connect.
Members FREE; General Admission applies. No preregistration required.
March Break Family Fun Days are proudly presented by Judy Rich, Law Office; Media partner 101.7 the One.

Rock the Block for Local with Grey Road 1!
2026-03-20 20:00 - 23:00 | Heartwood Hall, 939 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound, Ontario, n4k 2h5, Canada
Rock the Block for Local – Live Concert Night!
Get ready for an unforgettable night of Rock ‘n’ Roll with a touch of class! Join us on Friday, March 20th, 2026, at the Heartwood Hall for Rock the Block for Local, featuring the high-energy sounds of Grey Road 1. Whether you’re coming with friends, coworkers, or a date night crew, this is the perfect way to kick off your weekend while supporting local.

As the night wraps up, be sure to stick around for our Silent Auction, featuring amazing items and prizes up for grabs!
This event is proudly sponsored by Hear Right Canada, and all proceeds help support the important work of the local Chamber of Commerce, strengthening businesses and community initiatives right here at home.

Grab your tickets today and come rock the night away!

David Turner: Birding
2026-03-21 09:30 - 11:00 | OSFN
David Turner: Birding Beaver Valley
[weather dependent] Experience some early arrivals during Spring migration. Lake Eugenia for Tundra Swans and the nearby Beaver River.
Register: David, fleshertonartgallery@gmail.com or 519-924-3560

Lennon Live
2026-03-21 19:30 - 22:00 | Meaford Hall, 12 Nelson St E, Meaford, ON, Canada
Beatles Classics. Lennon Anthems. One Epic Show.
Experience the music and message of John Lennon in a spectacular live concert that celebrates his greatest songs from The Beatles and his solo years. From Come Together and I Am The Walrus to Imagine and Instant Karma, Lennon.Live faithfully recreates the sound, spirit and storytelling of one of rock’s most iconic artists.
On stage are seven award-winning musicians with credits that include two Juno Award-winning projects. Every note is performed live with authentic tones and arrangements. No backing tracks. No shortcuts. Just the songs that shaped generations.
The show unfolds in two immersive acts that trace Lennon’s journey. Early Beatles energy gives way to New York grit and the soul of the solo years. You will hear Working Class Hero, Jealous Guy, Gimme Some Truth, #9 Dream, Whatever Gets You Thru The Night, Just Like Starting Over and more crowd favourites.
Lennon.Live is crafted for music lovers of every age, from lifelong Beatles fans to newer listeners discovering why these songs still ring true. Come for the anthems you know. Leave with the feeling that love is real and great music matters.
Give peace, and great music, a chance

A Benefit Concert for Steve Meacher (HW Sound Tech) ft. Rewired, Amber May and more
2026-03-21 20:00 - 23:00 | Heartwood Hall, 939 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound, Ontario, n4k 2h5, Canada
Together, REWIRED & HEARTWOOD present a BENEFIT CONCERT evening for our friend & primary sound technician STEVE MEACHER — the guy who helps make the magic of sound happen at Heartwood night after night and year after year! This evening features music with REWIRED along with special guest AMBER MAY w/Bay Ruigrok + JD Crosstown! This evening is about music, love, and standing beside Steve and his family when it matters most. Please join us at Heartwood!
With Steve Meacher’s recent diagnosis of colorectal cancer, he is facing a very challenging time: Steve will be facing life-changing surgery, chemo and radiation. Many of you know Steve as an integral part of Owen Sound’s music community. If you’ve been to an event at Heartwood, Steve is the main man/tech that makes the room and show, sound great! Maybe you know him from being helped out at Long & McQuade (his main daytime gig). Or if you’ve been to Summerfolk for any of the last 30 years of the Festival, you’ve likely crossed paths with Steve! Together we want to support Steve and make sure he can continue to be working in the field that he loves: LIVE MUSIC!

A “gofundme” has been set up to support Steve (and his family) many have already donated: Steve Meacher “gofundme”

Drag Brunch with Messy Margaret
2026-03-22 13:30 - 16:00 | Parkwood Restaurant, 939 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K1K4, Canada
A Very Messy Drag Brunch Featuring Messy Margaret with special guest Sanjina (Canada’s Drag Race Season 5)! Sip on mimosas and take in some legs n’ bacon as Messy Margaret and special guests SERVE up the hottest brunch around, with sickening looks, fierce lipsyncs, and shady comments on the mic! W/ Delicious food a la carte by Parkwood Restaurant!
(Please note, to accommodate everyone, some small groups may have to share tables with other small groups)

Laughter Unleashed
2026-03-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave E, Owen Sound, ON, N4K 2N7, Canada
Who couldn’t use a good laugh!! Laughter lightens mental stress, works your heart, lungs, and muscles and increases endorphins released by the brain. The result? A happy relaxed feeling that will leave you smiling for the rest of the day.
Revel in the joy of laughter in this interactive workshop! You’ll be led in fun, playful group exercises that will have you in stitches in no time. Shake off stress, connect with others. Unleash your laughter for a genuine mood-boosting experience. Ages 10 and up.
Bring indoor shoes, a water bottle and a playful spirit. We will briefly lie on the floor. If you prefer to lie on a mat or towel, bring that too.
Admission is Pay-What-You-Can to Harmony Centre’s Raise the Floor campaign to replace the worn flooring in the Lower Hall.
Space is limited so please use the donation form below to register. Or pay at the door by cash, debit or credit.
Questions? Contact: Kit Pineau kitpineau@sympatico.ca
