New Orleans Jazz Matinee
2026-01-18 13:30 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Parkwood Restaurant, 939 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K1K4, Canada
Join us for a lively matinee of trad Jazz, where classic New Orleans sounds set the mood for a perfect afternoon! This upbeat performance celebrates early jazz traditions with swinging rhythms, joyful melodies, and spirited improvisation. From familiar standards to toe-tapping favourites, the music captures the warmth and charm of classic trad jazz.
Enjoy the relaxed matinee atmosphere while savouring Parkwood’s great food & drinks, making it an ideal way to spend a Sunday with friends and family. Featuring Don Buchanan on Keys, Gary Diggins on Trumpet, Doug Tielli on Trombone, Paul Clifford on Drums and Jesse Corrigan on Bass! Sit back, tap along, and let the jazz brighten your day.

Fantastic Cinema Club: Delicatessen
2026-01-20 18:30 - 21:00 | The Marsh Street Centre, 187 Marsh Street, Clarksburg, Ontario, Canada
Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s Delicatessen is a deliciously twisted cult classic—part black comedy, part fairy tale, part post-apocalyptic fever dream. Set in a crumbling apartment building where food is scarce and morals are… flexible, the film brims with surreal humor, inventive visuals, and unforgettable characters.
Bursting with meticulous production design, physical comedy, and macabre charm, Delicatessen is a masterclass in tone and imagination. It’s strange, funny, unsettling, and strangely tender—a film that rewards attentive viewers and sparks lively conversation long after the screening ends.

Join us for a cinematic feast that’s as clever as it is unhinged. Bon appétit

The Cigarette Surfboard
2026-01-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Simcoe Street Theatre, Studio 7, 65 Simcoe Street, Collingwood, ON, L9Y1H7, Canada
Be The Change Film Series presents The Cigarette Surfboard. After a young designer realizes that a surfboard – which he crafted from thousands of littered cigarette butts picked up off California beaches – could captivate the eyes of millions across the globe, he decides to use it as the impetus to do something more. The Cigarette Surfboards become a platform to spark ocean stewardship and the symbol of a campaign to hold Big Tobacco accountable for their toxic, plastic waste. Surfing is the medium, but the message is universal.
Small decisions and actions, like littering a cigarette butt, cumulatively can have a large impact, for better or for worse. This immersive documentary provides viewers an up close experience of the ocean through surfers’ eyes, to amplify a message of urgency and possibility regarding the ocean’s wellbeing. As our ocean faces mounting threats, and surfing continues to grow, we as surfers have a responsibility to protect it.

B.A.L.L Lecture Series
2026-01-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Geopolitics: What in the world is happening?
Global Politics of Food
This talk will outline the key dynamics in the global politics of food, including the global hunger situation and key drivers of food insecurity that include conflict, trade practices, corporate concentration, and climate change. It will examine the impacts of recent geopolitical shifts in the global order and their implications for food security outcomes around the world. The talk will also consider the kinds of policy shifts required to transform food systems to make them more equitable and sustainable.
Lecturer – Jennifer Clapp

Jennifer Clapp is a Canada Research Chair in Global Food Security and Sustainability and Professor in the School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability at the University of Waterloo. She has published widely on the global governance of problems that arise at the intersection of the global economy, food security, and the natural environment. Her recent books include Titans of Industrial Agriculture (MIT Press, 2025), Food, 3rd edition (Polity, 2020), Speculative Harvests: Financialization, Food, and Agriculture (Fernwood Press, 2018), and Hunger in the Balance: The New Politics of International Food Aid (Cornell University Press, 2012). Professor Clapp is a member of the International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems (IPES-Food).
University of Waterloo

A Childhood Exhumed: Evening with the Author
2026-01-22 19:00 - 22:00 | Rumpus Room, 237 9th Street East, Owen Sound, ON, Canada
Ginger Press and Rumpus Room present an evening with the author, Gwen Lamont, as she discusses her book delving into her childhood, and offering a story of resilience and hope in the face of adversity.
Tickets available via Gwen’s website [see link below]
Ticket includes a signed copy of the book, a bottle of “Into the Light White” wine, snacks and a reading and conversation by the author

Ashwyn Singh: Wrong Singh to Say - Comedy
2026-01-23 19:30 - 22:00 | Simcoe Street Theatre, Studio 7, 65 Simcoe Street, Collingwood, ON, L9Y1H7, Canada
A hilarious evening of comedy with Ashwyn Singh as he brings newly written material to Collingwood for one night only!

Ashwyn Singh is a world touring comedian and writer, and he’s been delivering side-splitting comedy ever since the PR card came in the mail. Ashwyn has toured across Canada, Australia and India, opening for acclaimed acts such as Mark Normand, Sammy Obeid, and Zarna Garg.
Ashwyn’s Desi Translations series has racked up 20M+ views, with his comedy earning him a spotlight at the prestigious Winnipeg Comedy Festival and CBC’s hit show “The Debaters.”
Doors open at 7:30pm and show starts just after at 8:00pm. General admission is first-come, first-serve.
Tickets at the door: $35

Soup's On and Silent Auction - Alzheimer's Society of Grey Bruce
2026-01-24 11:00 - 14:00 | Bayshore Community Centre
Please join us at our 4th Annual SOUP’S ON and Silent Auction on January 24th at the Harry Lumley Bayshore in Owen Sound. This event will focus on bringing the community together while supporting local families living with dementia, and showcasing local eateries all under one roof.

Nugswap
2026-01-24 13:00 - 17:00 | Wiarton & District Curling Club, 563 George Street, Wiarton, Ontario, N0H2T0, Canada
CALLING ALL CANNABIS AFICIONADOS! THE 2026 WIARTON NUGSWAP IS BACK!
Get ready for the most authentic and laid-back celebration of homegrown cannabis. This is more than an event; it’s a community gathering to celebrate the art, the culture, and the passion of the craft. Whether you grow your own or just love the culture, there’s a place for you here!

CONTEST: SHOW US YOUR BEST BUDS
Growers, this is your chance for glory!

ENTRY FEE: $40 (Covers mandatory lab testing)

SUBMISSION: Bring 30 grams of your finest, homegrown flower PLUS your BEST NUG for photos and testing.

THE CHALLENGE: Submissions will be shared among fellow growers for the initial nomination round. The strains with the highest group ratings advance to the finals!

LIMIT: Space is limited to 36 Contestants! Registration closes at 4:00 PM.

JUDGING SAMPLE PICKUP: Your samples to test will be ready for pickup at 5:00PM

NOT A GROWER? NOT A PROBLEM
You don’t need to be a grower to participate in the judging fun!

SPONSOR AN ENTRY: Cover a grower’s entry fee and step in as their judge for the contest!

LIMITED SPOTS: Sponsorship opportunities are limited, so arrive early to secure your spot and start judging. (Many generous growers are offering their product so non-growers can jump right into the action!)

THE EVENING VIBE

FOOD & DRINK: Enjoy delicious finger food and snacks throughout the event. The bar will be open—CASH and DEBIT for all drink purchases.

ENTERTAINMENT: Hosted by the one and only Pete Devlin, our Open Mic is where the community comes alive! Come prepared to sing! All are welcome!

To guarantee a slot for the Open Mic, please reply to this email with your details.

SMOKING AREA: Please note: Cannabis smoking and vaping is not permitted within 9 meters of the premises.

Come for the incredible homegrown cannabis, stay for the music, the connections, and a deeper appreciation for the craft.

Reggaddiction - Bob Marley Birthday Tribute
2026-01-24 18:30 - 21:00 | The Marsh Street Centre, 187 Marsh Street, Clarksburg, Ontario, Canada
The Bob Marley Tribute Show – One Love Celebration Join the Reggaddiction band, for an unforgettable night celebrating the music of the legendary Bob Marley. Experience the timeless hits that defined generations, from One Love and Could You Be Loved to Stir it up. Doors 6:30 pm; Band 7:30 pm

Rob and Dave
2026-01-24 19:00 - 22:00 | The Dunes, 11 Southampton Parkway, Sauble Beach, ON, Canada
Live music at The Dunes

Reggaddiction: Bob Marley Birthday Tribute
2026-01-24 19:00 - 23:00 | The Marsh Street Centre, 187 Marsh Street, Clarksburg, Ontario, Canada
The Bob Marley Tribute Show – One Love Celebration
Join the Reggaddiction band, for an unforgettable night celebrating the music and legacy of the legendary Bob Marley. Experience the timeless hits that defined generations, from One Love and Could You Be Loved to Redemption Song and Stir it Up. Reggaddiction’s eleven-piece powerhouse live band, featuring dynamic male and female vocals and backed by a world-class rhythm section, will transport you straight to a sun filled beach in Negril. Expect a high-energy performance filled with positive vibrations, sing-alongs, and the true spirit of One Love.

What to Expect:
Classic Bob Marley songs performed live
Roots reggae grooves and soulful harmonies
Feel-good vibes, dancing, and unity

Office Politik with Charlie Weber
2026-01-24 20:00 - 23:00 | Rumpus Room, 237 9th Street East, Owen Sound, ON, Canada
We’re all feeling the hurt after Christmas, so about an economically sound 3 acts for $10 punk show! You’d be silly not to attend!

Join us for a ripping evening of grungy, melodic pop-punk and some angsty emo.

Office Politik
London
Grunge/Punk

Burnaby
Kitchener
Pop-Punk/Punk

Charlie Weber
London
Emo-Americana

Big Bad Wolf
2026-01-25 13:30 - 16:00 | Parkwood Restaurant, 939 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K1K4, Canada
SHOW TIME 1:30pm. Big Bad Wolf: A blues-inspired quartet and it’s a PWYC event! (sugg. $15) Bring cash, add donation to tab, etc.

Big Bad Wolf are a blues-inspired quartet featuring Brian O’Rourke on guitar/vocals, Steven Morel on drums/vocals, Joel Dawson on bass/vocals, and Larry White on organ/vocals!
They travel traditional blues roads from Howlin’ Wolf to Taj Mahal; take musical side trips through New Orleans and Chicago; and even make pit stops at some more modern R&B and popular music attractions. Blues and jazz-tinged guitar licks ride on the muscle-car rumble of a well-oiled rhythm section, while howls and sweet harmonies fill the back seat.

Grab your basket, tie up your hood and take a trip with Big Bad Wolf!

Note: The BEST idea is to actually make a reservation for a table/seat (lunch/brunch/pizza at

Burns Supper
2026-01-26 18:00 - 22:00 | The Dam Pub
Join us for a traditional evening of great food, great people and our usual shenanigans, featuring Thomas Foster addressing the Haggis and our favourite Piper, Scott Buchanan. Yes, NUA Trio is performing!

B.A.L.L. Lecture Series
2026-01-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Geopolitics: what in the world is happening?
Geopolitics in a Climate-Disrupted World
The term Anthropocene has been introduced by scientists trying to understand the earth system, its atmosphere and climate, oceans and land uses and how they are all now rapidly changing as a result of industrial civilization’s novel activities. The sheer scale of human activity is now a new element in how the earth functions, and a key part of this is because of the widespread use of fossil fuels.
Traditionally security was understood in terms of military protection and the use of firepower, or threat of it to deal with threats to particular societies. But now the human use of fire in the civilian sense, to power industry, vehicles and much else is threatening societies in new and dangerous ways. Traditional geopolitics, understood as the struggle to control parts of the earth and provide security by doing so, needs to be rethought, and quickly. Constraining firepower in both its senses is now an urgent necessity.
Lecturer – Simon Dalby

Simon Dalby is a Professor Emeritus at Wilfrid Laurier University, a Fellow at the Balsillie School of International Affairs and Distinguished Non-Resident Fellow at the University of Victoria Centre for Global Studies. He was educated at Trinity College Dublin, the University of Victoria and holds a Ph.D. from Simon Fraser University. His published research deals with climate change, environmental security and geopolitics. He is author of Pyromania: Fire and Geopolitics in a Climate Disrupted World (Newcastle: Agenda, 2024), Rethinking Environmental Security (Edward Elgar 2022) and Anthropocene Geopolitics: Globalization, Security, Sustainability, (University of Ottawa Press, 2020).

Retro Night
2026-01-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Thornbury Cider, 90 King St. E, Thornbury, Ontario, Canada
Come play vintage video games and board games while a live DJ spins vinyl! This event is free to attend, our bar and kitchen will be open for your drink and snacking needs!

Marsh Street Rocks - ShowTime Concert
2026-01-30 18:30 - 22:00 | The Marsh Street Centre, 187 Marsh Street, Clarksburg, Ontario, Canada
Doors Open at 6:30 pm

The next step in developing music skills is to get on stage and play. That step is MSR’s Show Time.

We’re offering 3 new bands an opportunity to launch their stage career with professional coaching and stage management training.

Come join the evening. It’s sure to be an experience as newly organized bands try their hand at becoming rock legends.

It’s everything that developing local talent is supposed to be.

Great Canadian Comedy Caravan Tour
2026-01-30 20:30 - 23:00 | The Roxy Theatre, 251 9th St E, Owen Sound, ON, N4K 1N8, Canada
Come and enjoy a night of hilarity you’ll never forget! You’ll roar with laughter as these television actors, writers and Just For Laughs veterans roll through The Roxy Theatre on Friday January 30 with proceeds going to United Way Bruce Grey Backpack Program!
Headliner Dom Pare will bring the house down the way few can.
Dom is a Just For Laughs recording artist (JFL Montreal, Kevin Hart LOL taping) along with several other appearances at the same festival. Dom has also toured and performed at comedy festivals extensively across North America including both Winnipeg and Halifax.
Dom has written for CBC’s The Debaters, is featured regularly on SiriusXM Radio and was also live at Massey Hall as part of the New Year’s Eve Comedy Extravaganza and recently toured with Howie Mandel! Don’t miss him live on stage if you have the chance!
Dom will be joined by:
Todd Reid (Just For Laughs, SiriusXM and Page International Screenwriting Quarterfinalist)
Hosted by Matt Watson (Just For Laughs, SiriusXM, Glasgow Comedy Festival and Melbourne Comedy Festival)

Detroit Pizza Night Party
2026-01-31 19:00 - 23:00 | Parkwood Restaurant, 939 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K1K4, Canada
Chef Davey and DJ Strobe
Saturday Jan. 31, let’s do it again, Detroit Pizza Party! Great deep dish pizzas & tunes! Chef Davey bangs out our FAMOUS Detroit-style pizzas! (Pie OR Slice!) Awesome tunes with DJ Strobe playing favourite Funk & Soul COVERS! Great environment, great food, good folks!

Classic Seger - The Legendary Tribute to Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
2026-01-31 19:30 - 22:00 | The Roxy Theatre, 251 9th St E, Owen Sound, ON, N4K 1N8, Canada
Thrilling audiences across North America, Classic Seger brings the energy, excitement, and raw power of a vintage Bob Seger concert to the stage, leaving fans singing, dancing, and screaming for more! Classic Seger is a world-class tribute act, performing masterful renditions of Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band’s greatest hits featuring songs like Night Moves, Turn the Page, Against the Wind, Old Time Rock & Roll, and many more all-time favorites. Guaranteed to be a show that rock and roll fans will never forget!

Deep Dark Nights Volume 3
2026-01-31 20:00 - 23:00 | Rumpus Room, 237 9th Street East, Owen Sound, ON, Canada

Karaoke with Fred
2026-01-31 20:00 - 23:00 | The Dunes, 11 Southampton Parkway, Sauble Beach, ON, Canada
Karaoke with one of the area’s best hosts: Fred Dawson!

Fantastic Cinema Club: The Nice Guys
2026-02-03 19:00 - 21:30 | The Marsh Street Centre, 187 Marsh Street, Clarksburg, Ontario, Canada
You Choose Movie Event: It’s Crime Time!

The Nice Guys (2016, Shane Black)Los Angeles, the ’70s, and two spectacularly incompetent private eyes stumbling into a conspiracy way over their heads. Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe deliver peak Shane Black banter—hilarious, fast-talking, and surprisingly sharp beneath the laughs. It’s a crowd-pleaser with style to spare, equal parts mystery, action, and comedy. If you want pure fun with real craftsmanship, this one kills.

B.A.L.L. Lecture Series
2026-02-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Canadian Trade Policy in an Age of Chaos
Canada has long been known as a trading nation. With ample natural resources and not enough people to consume everything that we produce, we rely on external markets to drive our economy forward. For much of our recent history, free trade with our closest partner, the United States, has therefore been critical to our national prosperity. In 2017, Donald Trump’s Republican administration nearly ended the North American Free Trade Agreement, one of the most successful agreements in either country’s history. The second Trump administration has been even more aggressive in rejecting free trade and has made a point of singling out Canada for criticism. This lecture will help you understand how trade policy works (and doesn’t work), and why it plays such a significant role in the Canadian economy and, by extension, in all of our lives.
Lecturer – Adam Chapnick

Adam Chapnick is a professor of defence studies at the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) and the deputy director of education at the Canadian Forces College. He holds a BA (Honours) from Trent University, an MA in International Affairs from the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University, and a PhD in History from the University of Toronto. He is the award-winning author or editor of ten books and over 50 academic essays and book chapters on historical and contemporary issues in Canadian foreign and public policy. He has appeared as a foreign policy expert on Global News, CTV News, CBC News, The Agenda with Steve Paikin, and CBC radio.

https://www.adamchapnick.ca/

Whiskey Jack
2026-02-05 19:30 - 22:00 | Meaford Hall, 12 Nelson St E, Meaford, ON, Canada
Connor’s Canada meets Cullen’s Comedy
Since Whiskey Jack’s Duncan Fremlin first shook hands with Stompin’ Tom Connors in Tom’s furnace room back in 1990, their friendship and musical adventures have become the stuff of Canadian legend. Those unforgettable years on the road with Stompin’ Tom inspired one of Canada’s longest-running musical celebrations — Stories & Songs of Stompin’ Tom — now in its 12th year.
This fast-paced, laughter-filled show brings together Tom’s greatest hits — The Hockey Song, Bud the Spud, Sudbury Saturday Night — along with hilarious behind-the-scenes tales from life on tour. Expect top-tier musicianship, plenty of Canadiana spirit, and surprise “appearances” from Tom himself, making sure everyone’s “havin’ a good time — that’s the main ’t’ing!” Join Whiskey Jack and the brilliantly funny Seán Cullen for a heartfelt, toe-tapping celebration of Stompin’ Tom’s 90th birthday — a night of music, memories, and unmistakable Canadian pride.

Junior Theatre Workshop
2026-02-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre, 33 Victoria St N, Southampton, ON, Canada
Join the Roxy Young Company as they take you on an adventure in the world of theatre arts. What does it take to create amazing characters when you’re in a play? Find out as Lacey Mooney leads you through fun character-building exercises using the Museum exhibits as your backdrop. Improvise, move, and have fun while you learn what it’s like to walk in someone else’s shoes! A pizza lunch is included.
Ages 9-14 years | Space is limited, preregistration and prepayment required

For the Love of Dance - Collingwood Dance School
2026-02-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Meaford Hall, 12 Nelson St E, Meaford, ON, Canada
Get ready for a heartwarming celebration of movement, music and pure joy. For the Love of Dance 2026 brings together dancers from our Company Dancer Program, our Jumpstart Dance Teams, and our Prima Star Dance program. With performers ages 3 to 17, this showcase blends tiny beginner moments with the confidence and power of our seasoned dancers, all on one stage. It’s a feel good performance that shows the growth, spirit and community that make CSD so special. Families will cheer, dancers will shine, and the whole room will be reminded why we love dance so much.

Contra Dance
2026-02-07 19:00 - 22:00 | Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave E, Owen Sound, ON, N4K 2N7, Canada
Contra dancing is a fun, friendly form of dancing done to live music with a caller leading you through the dances. No partner needed. Knowing your left from right helps but is not a necessity. No experience necessary. All levels welcome. Wear soft-soled shoes, comfortable clothing and a smile. We promote a scent-free environment. Bring a water bottle.

Gav's 40th with DJ Strobe
2026-02-07 20:00 - 23:00 | Rumpus Room, 237 9th Street East, Owen Sound, ON, Canada
You know him, you love him!
Join DJ Strobe and your fave rumplings in welcoming Pepper Gav to his 5th decade! Thanks for all you do mate!

How to Trace Ancestors Through Letters and Postcards, with Guest Kathryn Lake Hogan
2026-02-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre
Family history goes beyond vital statistics; it’s about listening to the voices of our ancestors. Letters, postcards, telegrams, and other everyday forms of communication bring personal experiences to life and add context that official records often lack. Learn how to find these materials in archives, local collections, and family holdings, and interpret them as historical evidence. Discover how to analyze handwriting, postmarks, and even the language of telegrams to trace migration, community connections, and family ties. Diaries, autograph books, and early phone directories will also be highlighted as sources that capture ordinary lives. Attendees will leave with strategies to uncover and preserve these fragile yet powerful records of daily life.
