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Canvas & Cocktails: A Deepwater Gallery Fundraising Event
2025-11-21 06:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Colpoy’s Bay Women’s Institure, 225 Bruce Road 9, South Bruce Peninsula, ON, N0H2T0, Canada
An exciting evening upcoming!! Deep Water Gallery is pleased to announce its celebratory event, marking six years of history and our vision for the future.
Canvas and Cocktails
Friday November 21st, 2025
Colpoys Bay Women’s Institute
6pm-8pm
$50
Tickets available at Strata Gallery, Josie’s and DWG Board membersD

The Duos Show - Live Music!
2025-11-20 20:00 - 23:00 | Parkwood Restaurant, 939 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K1K4, Canada
Park After Dark in conjunction with Just Duet Productions, present an unforgettable evening of music, harmony, and chemistry as we present, The Duo Show a unique concert featuring not one, not two, but THREE incredible local MUSIC DUOS . Featuring:
Just Duet. British Invasion
Jaret Koop and Ken ‘Tele’ Kelly
The MacGregor Two

Just Duet – British Invasion !
Get ready to Come Together with Just Duet as they bring you a night of timeless classics from the unforgettable era of the British Invasion! Sing along to the hits that changed rock ’n’ roll forever — from The Beatles and The Rolling Stones to The Kinks, and more.
It’s an upbeat, sing-along celebration packed with harmonies, nostalgia, and good vibes. Come relive the magic of the ’60s — British style!
Jaret Koop & Ken “Tele” Kelly – Folk Rock Firepower!
Get ready for an electrifying night of folk-rock magic with Jaret Koop and Ken “Tele” Kelly — two guitar wizards blending soulful storytelling, tight harmonies, and jaw-dropping musicianship.
Their set mixes original tunes with folk and rock favourites, delivering rich acoustic tones, fiery solos, and a vibe that’s equal parts heart and energy.
Come see why these two are a force to be reckoned with — authentic, dynamic, and pure folk-rock gold.
MacGregor Two
Multi Award-Winning Canadian Classic Country Duo from Pickering, Ontario
This “One-of-a-Kind” Daughter/Father Duo has been thrilling audiences across Southern Ontario and beyond with grass-roots, ‘Grand Ole Opry’-styled Classic Country Music.
Family harmonies and strong musicianship bring a refreshing musical experience as Alison MacGregor and Scott MacGregor (Dad) sing you through dreams coming true with joyous laughter, sober reflection, broken-hearted tears, weeping sorrow, and romantic emotion — exposing the human weakness of self, then returning to belly laughter, romantic reflection, and back to belly laughter – all in one show.
Singing songs and stories of Canadian life, penned by the likes of
Ian & Sylvia Tyson, Gene MacLellan, Gordon Lightfoot, Winnipeg’s Bob Nolan, Joni Mitchell, Stompin’ Tom Connors, Hank Snow, Murray McLauchlan, Anne Murray, and more.

SPYCRAFT: A HIDDEN HISTORY. A SECRET IDENTITY. A GRANDMOTHER’S LEGACY REVEALED.
2025-11-20 19:30 - 22:00 | Theatre Collingwood, 104-115 Hurontario Street, Collingwood, Ontario, L9Y 2L9, Canada
Discover the intriguing tale of a WWII spy whose secret codes were hidden in her knitting. Spycraft interweaves history, espionage, and personal discovery in this unique theatrical production.
When a middle-aged Canadian woman who is a hidden Jew joins the British Special Operations Executive during WWII as a spy in occupied France, her male colleague is skeptical she will make a difference because she’s a woman – and an ‘old’ one at that. However, she defies expectations and challenges the chauvinism and Antisemitism of the times by using her invisibility as an asset and employing a classically female craft to pass coded intelligence about the Germans to the Allies: knitting.
Thurs., Nov. 20 at 7:30pm
Fri., Nov. 21 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm
Tickets: www.theatrecollingwood.ca
705-445-2200

Ladies' Night Kincardine
2025-11-20 17:00 - 21:00 | Kincardine, Kincardine, ON, Canada
Grab your girls and head downt to Downtown Kincardine for a night of shopping. First purchase gets you a ticket for a free drink* on the downtown businesses!

*one free drink per person

B.A.L.L. Lecture Series
2025-11-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Bayshore Community Centre
A Hands-on Journey on the Great Lakes with a Master Mariner
Shipping on the Great Lakes has been an integral part of our economy for over 200 years. This marine highway extends over 3,700 kilometres from the St. Lawrence Seaway to the western edges of Lake Superior.
I will share my hands-on knowledge and experience from working on various cargo vessels such as bulk vessels, self unloaders and tankers. This will include the ship’s crew, ports visited, cargoes carried and navigation upbound and downbound through the Great Lakes including the Soo Locks, the Welland Canal and the St. Lawrence Seaway.
Over the years, there have been many positive changes and some challenges affecting the marine industry. I will highlight some of these changes that I witnessed over my time on the ships.
Lecturer – Captain Tim Poste

Captain Tim Poste is currently retired after a career as a Master Mariner on the Great Lakes. Coming from a family of mariners and following in their footsteps, his career spanned forty three years. Tim worked on many different vessels carrying cargoes to and from ports throughout the Great Lakes to ports in the Gulf of St Lawrence and beyond. In his retirement, Tim has maintained his marine connections by teaching part time on the vessel simulators at Georgian College in Owen Sound.

The Avening Hall Grand Reopening
2025-11-20 08:00 - 17:00 | The Avening Hall, Airport Rd., Creemore, ON, Canada
Avening Community Centre will celebrate the completion of an accessibility renovation with a grand re-opening on Nov. 30.
The community is invited to take part in the celebration and tour the updated facility. To render the hall fully accessible, it has been outfitted with an elevator, ramps, a new kitchen and gender-free washrooms, including two wheelchair accessible stalls. The renovations were paid for by the Township of Clearview, who owns the building.

The Beatles and Beyond - Living Legends and Art
2025-11-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Meaford Hall, 12 Nelson St E, Meaford, ON, Canada
They’re not tribute players, but elite independent world-class musicians. This powerhouse ensemble – brought together for only 5 shows; some once hailed as child prodigies, now celebrated as worldwide legends. As timeless hits fill the air, international artist Paul Murray-elevated on a 20ft wall paints the Fab Four and other iconic stars in minutes, using wild antics like spinning canvases or painting blindfolded. This rare collaboration of elite musicians and internationally acclaimed performance artist don’t just perform – they ignite the stage with once-in-a-lifetime artistry that leaves audiences breathless, inspired, and forever changed. The original live art is auctioned by text during the show, with partial proceeds supporting area arts and music charities. VIP seats offer a free poster and the best view and exclusive insight into each masterpiece as it comes to life.
Bringing back the memories, the magic, and the music of rock’s greatest era with the sounds of Clapton, The Doors, The Rolling Stones, Joplin, Elvis, Gordon Lightfoot, Ray Charles, The Beatles, and more. Feel the electricity created by globally awarded musicians and Hall of Famers in this all-new, jaw-dropping show. They’ve earned their place on some of the world’s most prestigious stages-
from The Queen’s Hall in the UK to Carnegie Hall, from Letterman to Leno, The GRAMMYs to the JUNO Awards, and the Grand Ole Opry.
These outstanding virtuosos have been featured on stage and in studio with icons like Chet Atkins, Ringo Starr, Tommy Emmanuel, Shania Twain, Gordon Lightfoot, Eric Clapton, and others. Dubbed The Magnificent 7, this powerhouse ensemble is celebrated by critics and admired by the very artists who shaped music and art history.
Discover more: www.PaulMurray.com

Fall Lecture Series: songs of Georgian Bay
2025-11-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Grey Roots, 102599 Grey Road 18, Owen Sound, ON, N4K 5N6, Canada
Late in the nineteenth century, passengers and goods were transported around the many ports of Georgian Bay on wooden steamships. The region was booming with lumber mills and fishing stations. As competition rose for the business of moving these goods, the owners and captains took great risks. Sailing late into the season, braving the severe unpredictable waters of Georgian Bay, many tragic endings came to those travellers. Using descriptive lyrics and music along with rare photographs and newspaper articles collected from regional museums and archives, “Songs of Georgian Bay” unfolds the tragic and sometimes mysterious stories of those lost steamers.
Kevin Moyse is a local singer/songwriter and history enthusiast.

Joel Plasket
2025-11-16 19:00 - 22:00 | The Avening Hall, Airport Rd., Creemore, ON, Canada
If you are coming to the show here is what you need to know:
Doors open at 7 p.m. Jill and Lisa will be at the door to greet you.
This is a standing room only show with limited seating on the benches. If you require accommodations to ensure accessibility we want to help! Please contact sara@creemore.com by Thursday to make any required arrangements in advance.
The show starts around 8 p.m. This is a solo show without an opener.
Food is available – LEZ EATS will be with us serving Poutine, Chicken fingers and fries, Tacos, Taco poutine, Fries, Cheeseburger and fries, Hotdog and fries
Remember to bring your beer mug. Avening Hall is working towards zero waste and we have eliminated plastic beer cups. Bring your Avening Hall mug or other favourite drinking vessel. We will have lots of our great enamel mugs for sale for only $5 each if you forget.
Gavin, Gary and the bar crew will be pouring 355 mls of Creemore Springs beer or Duntroon cider or 5 oz of wine for $8 per serving.
BRING CASH – there are no ATMS in Avening.
SOCK IT TO US – The Creemore Echo and Avening Hall are collecting new socks, toques and mittens on behalf of the St. Luke’s Community Food Bank this holiday season.

Due to overwhelming demand we have added a SECOND Solo Evening with Joel PlaskettAvening Hall, near Creemore, OntarioSunday, November 16, 2025 Doors at 7:00 p.m. | Show at 8:00 p.m.Tickets: $75 + HST and fees | TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE starting Friday, Sept. 12 at 10 a.m.Standing Room Only – Accommodations available for those requiring seating. Please contact Sara at 705-888-5139 to make arrangements.
For over 30 years, Joel Plaskett has been one of Canada’s most versatile and enduring musical voices, crafting songs that span genres, generations, and geography. From his early days with Thrush Hermit, to chart-topping rock with The Emergency, and deeply personal solo work, Plaskett’s career is a testament to creative evolution rooted in authenticity.
This special solo performance at the Avening Hall offers a rare chance to experience Joel up close and personal—just a guitar, a mic, and the songs that have defined a generation of Canadian music lovers.
From lo-fi introspection (La De Da, In Need of Medical Attention) to ambitious concept albums (Ashtray Rock, 44), Plaskett’s music is as dynamic as it is heartfelt. His 2024 release, One Real Reveal, brings things full circle—raw, honest, and wide open—perfect for the intimate charm of Avening Hall.
Whether you’ve followed him from Down at the Khyber or just discovered him through Songs From The Gang—the 2025 tribute album featuring covers by Arkells, Sloan, City and Colour, and more—this is a night not to miss.

Sunday Service with Nuclear Vibes and Friends
2025-11-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Parkwood Restaurant, 939 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K1K4, Canada
The spirit’s alive and the stage is heating up for another Sunday Service at Parkwood!
Join NuclearVibes – vocalist Hannah Faith and guitarist Ken Ducker – and their friends as they light up the afternoon with a fiery fusion of soul, blues, and gospel that’s been charging up audiences at Parkwood all year long.
This month’s special guest is Tyler Pantlin, the harmonica ace who took his sound all the way to Memphis for the 2019 International Blues Challenge with Shakey Trill. This competition of top acts from all around the world found Shakey Trill a spot in the solo/duo category finals! Tyler also keeps busy with The Riverbend Gentlemen and The Sap Suckers, and we can’t wait to see him bring the fire to the Parkwood stage!
Holding down the groove are our friends Dan McArthur on bass and Kevin Dougan on drums, keeping the rhythm tight and the energy rolling. It’s all about good vibes, great food, and live music that moves you from the inside out.

Classic Lightfoot Live
2025-11-15 19:30 - 22:00 | Meaford Hall, 12 Nelson St E, Meaford, ON, Canada
Take a trip down memory lane with CLASSIC LIGHTFOOT LIVE!
Classic Lightfoot Live stands as Canada’s premier tribute to the legendary folk rocker, Gordon Lightfoot. Led by the remarkable ensemble of vocalist and guitarist John Stinson, music director and multi-instrumentalist Bob Doidge (Gord’s record producer), bassist Steve Eyers (Gord’s nephew), lead guitarist Eric Kidd (Red Shea trained), this show whisks you down a nostalgic journey through Lightfoot’s iconic music. Gordon Lightfoot’s impact on music is immeasurable; he’s hailed as Canada’s greatest songwriter, shaping the folk-pop sounds of the ‘60s and ‘70s. His name is synonymous with timeless tales of trains, shipwrecks, rivers, highways, love, and solitude. His repertoire, including classics like “For Lovin’ Me,” “Early Morning Rain,” and “Ribbon of Darkness,” have left an indelible mark on the world. Classic Lightfoot Live was founded in 2012 by lead vocalist, John Stinson, a long time Ontario musician. John has been entertaining audiences around Ontario for over 30 years. He has been widely praised for his uncanny sonic resemblance to Gord, and his attention to replicating Gord’s original studio recordings. John was mentored to play Gordon Lightfoot music by the legendary Lightfoot lead guitarist, Red Shea.

Sheatre 40th Anniversary
2025-11-15 13:00 - 17:00 | Grey Roots, 102599 Grey Road 18, Owen Sound, ON, N4K 5N6, Canada
SHEATRE’S 40th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Saturday, November 15, 2025

Doors at 12:30, event begins at 1:00 pm

Grey Roots Museum & Archives,
102599 Grey Road 18, Owen Sound, ON

Join us for an afternoon of stories, songs, and cake.

Featuring behind-the-scenes tales by founder and Artistic Director Joan Chandler and past participants,
plus original music by Larry Jensen, Deanne Hallman, Tyler Wagler, Keira McArthur and david sereda – and some very special guests.

Seating is limited, so please book your tickets soon through our Zeffy page. Tickets are $40.
We also have a PWYC ticket option: etransfer to thankyou@sheatre.com
*If you care to make a donation to Sheatre, you can e-transfer that to thankyou@sheatre.com
To share the event, invite some people, or gift them a ticket, visit our Zeffy page.

Cherry Garcia Band
2025-11-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Black Bellows, 40 Simcoe St, Collingwood, ON, Canada
Cherry Garcia Band back in Collingwood at Black Bellows in the Parlour! playing Grateful Dead, JGB, Motown, Dylan, Reggae, originals
Cherry Garcia Band back in Collingwood at Black Bellows in the Parlour! very excited to party with our Collingwood fams! playing Grateful Dead, JGB, Motown, Dylan, Reggae, originals. 7pm doors

$20 advance (no fees), $25 at the door

2025 TIFF Circuit at Bruce Museum
2025-11-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre, 33 Victoria St N, Southampton, ON, Canada
Our TIFF Film Circuit series continues with a screening of the 2023 Italian film There’s Still Tomorrow. In this moving comedic drama set in postwar Rome, a working-class woman dreams of a better future for herself and her daughter while facing abuse at the hands of her domineering husband. When a mysterious letter arrives, she discovers the courage to change the circumstances of her life.
About the Film

An Italian box office sensation and winner of six Italian Academy Awards, There’s Still Tomorrow is a neorealist-inspired drama with a sharp comedic edge. Set in postwar Rome and shot in black and white, it follows a resilient working-class woman as she endures daily struggles under the thumb of her oppressive husband. When her daughter’s engagement offers a glimpse of a different future — and a mysterious letter arrives — she finds the strength to rewrite her fate.

Runtime: 1 hour 58 minutes

Comedy/ Drama

Meaford Dragons 2025
2025-11-13 19:30 - 22:00 | Meaford Hall, 12 Nelson St E, Meaford, ON, Canada
COME FEEL THE FIRE as young ‘slayer’ entrepreneur’s pitch their ideas to this years’ Dragons in hopes of winning mentorship, support, prizes and CA$H! Join in the fun and vote in the Rotary Audience Choice award and even more Cash to help launch great new local business initiatives. It gets hot as the dragons don’t easily want to part with their bounty! Only the bravest slayers survive in a fun night of excitement. Hosted by Radio Personality JD Moffat. Featuring a very Special Guest tba. The lights, the intensity, the FIRE of Meaford Dragons 2025!
Sponsored by TC Energy and The Municipality of Meaford
Presented by Meaford Chamber

BALL Series: A Deep Dive into the Great Lakes
2025-11-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Bayshore Community Centre
The Bruce Peninsula: A Great Lakes History
Georgian Bay greatly influenced both the settlement of the region and the lives of the Indigenous peoples who lived on its western shores for centuries. The story I will tell will include how the region evolved through competition between various entities: Indigenous nations, who battled to control the region; Europeans questing for furs, forest products and settlement lands, making treaties; and the port communities vying for regional economic and political dominance. Topics in my presentation will include the role of staple commodities such as fur, fish, and lumber. Also included will be the impact of the British military, the emergence of shipbuilding, shipwrecks, tourism, the role of maritime travel for political events, including an averted shipwreck which could have changed the Canadian nation. I will include stories of valiant sailors and other citizens, including some of the early visitors to the region.
Lecturer – Paul White

Born in Owen Sound as the fifth generation of the Bruce Peninsula’s first settler family, Paul earned a BA (Trent) and MA (Western). His thesis was “The Impact of Forest Products and Tourism Industries on the Bruce Peninsula, 1850-2019.” A prolific writer, Paul co-authored “A Marine History of Fathom Five National Marine Park, 1850 to 1900” for Parks Canada, wrote a local history column from 1994-2003 in the Owen Sound Sun Times, and authored the books Owen Sound the Port City; Journey Through Owen Sound’s Hockey History; Journey the Bruce Peninsula: Past & Present; Shipwrecks, Parks, & Sawmills: Their Impact on the Bruce Peninsula, 1850-2019. Paul received a Heritage Ontario Award for promoting local history in 2000.

Cinderella - OSLT
2025-11-13 08:00 - 2025-11-29 17:00 | The Roxy Theatre, 251 9th St E, Owen Sound, ON, N4K 1N8, Canada
Directed by: Elaine Anderson
Music by: Richard Rodgers
Books and Lyrics by: Oscar Hammerstein II
Adapted for the Stage by: Tom Briggs
From the Teleplay by: Robert L. Freedman

Cinderella – a kind-hearted girl, mis-treated by her devious stepmother and envious stepsisters wishes to go to the Royal Ball. Her fairy godmother makes her wish come true but at midnight the enchantments end and Cinderella rushes from the ball, leaving her glass slipper as the only clue for the prince to find her.

Please note this production may contain flashing lights and the use of theatrical fog.
DATES

November 13 & 14,
19-21 and 26-28, 2025 at 7:30pm.
November 15 at 1pm.
November 22 & 29 at 2pm.

Gord's Gold - Tribute to Gordon Lightfoot (Matinée)
2025-11-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Heartwood Hall, 939 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound, Ontario, n4k 2h5, Canada
Gord’s Gold is an unforgettable tribute to the legendary Gordon Lightfoot! Relive the magic of timeless classics like If “You Could Read My Mind”, “Sundown” and the “Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” – Performed live with passion and authenticity by Ward Cornforth (Lead Vocals/Guitar), Jon Zaslow (Lead guitar), Stuart Steinhart (Bass) and Don Reid (Drums).

It’s the 50th Anniversary of the sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald which happened on November 10, 1975, during a storm on Lake Superior. The freighter was lost with all 29 crew members.

“I have seen Gordon Lightfoot in concert at least 25 times over the years and your band’s Tribute to Gordon Lightfoot is great !” (Recent show attendee).

Flamingos
2025-11-08 20:30 - 23:00 | Heartwood Hall, 939 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound, Ontario, n4k 2h5, Canada
Flamingos: From jukebox oldies and ’70s disco, through pop and rock of the ’80s and ’90s, to early 2000s R&B, the Flamingos will play it all!
Well-known for playing the best hits of the decades, the Flamingos show also features original music. With a freshly released original EP, the band will deliver new songs alongside favourite covers. “Flamingos are not a band to sit still to. They’re great fun and the covers they play bring people back to a particular time in their lives. A dance party inevitably breaks out, so we thought we’d be ready for it!”
Best party band in town” – Spencer Shewen (artistic director Riverfest Elora, Mariposa)
“The tightest, snazziest, most on-brand, colour-coded cover band in the Eastern Standard Time Zone!” – Jonny Dovercourt (Wavelength Music Series)
“We are not trying to reinvent music. We are, however, imitating giants of music to the best of our very questionable and often limited abilities. We are hard to stifle or to suppress. You say we are bald, we find wigs. You say our best years are behind us, we wear costumes”!
“They were dressed in pink tuxedos, played pink guitars and even had pink patch cables. Full shtick, fully ridiculous, absolutely fun” – Michael Barclay (national best selling author/ CBC/ Macleans)
Sounds Like: Beatles, Hollies, Beach Boys, Roy Orbison. Genre: 60s English rock.
For the common goal of having a good time, Flamingos are a cover group of bandmates from such acts as Bry Webb’s Providers, Royal Castles, Del Bel, Legato Vipers, and Gregory Pepper’s Problems. Having “read the room” on original music for decades, they were able to find momentum in playing music people want to hear. Now the band has decided to pivot, and tackle making original music that pays homage to the classic bands and eras they know and love.

Rise Architect
2025-11-08 20:00 - 23:00 | Rumpus Room, 237 9th Street East, Owen Sound, ON, Canada
Explore the unique sound of Rise Architect, a progressive rock band based in Collingwood, blending intricate melodies with notes of metal. Featuring All Seeing Eye and Charli Sutherland, their music combines technical precision with catchy, dynamic compositions that captivate listeners. Perfect for fans of innovative and genre-defying rock, Rise Architect delivers a listening experience that stands out.
Doors at 7:30 – gigs kick on at 8!

Jolie Anastasia Album Release with JD Crossman
2025-11-08 18:30 - 22:00 | The Marsh Street Centre, 187 Marsh Street, Clarksburg, Ontario, Canada
Come over the Marsh for an album release party featuring Jolie Anastasia with JD Crosstown. Jolie is an Ontario-based folk and Americana singer-songwriter known for her soulful vocals and acoustic guitar playing. The Marsh pleased to support her new album and live & local music.

Sip n' support: Safe N' Sound Live Auction
2025-11-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave E, Owen Sound, ON, N4K 2N7, Canada
Sip & Support: Safe ’N Sound’s 2nd Annual Live Auction
Mark your calendars! Join us on Saturday, November 8th from 1-3 PM at the Harmony Centre for an afternoon of excitement, laughter, and friendly bidding wars… all in support of Safe ’N Sound Grey Bruce.
Last year’s auction had something for everyone: from cozy quilts and gift certificates, to Muskoka chairs, cultural experiences, and lavender gift boxes!
You never know what treasures you’ll find this year… we’ll be sharing sneak peeks of items as the date gets closer.
Why it matters: Every dollar raised helps Safe ’N Sound continue offering free services: meals, showers, clothing, advocacy, and a welcoming space to community members at risk of or experiencing homelessness.
Free to attend! RSVPs are appreciated so we can plan seating, but not required. Bring your friends, bring your bidding spirit, and get ready for an afternoon of fun that makes a difference.
Let’s raise paddles (and funds!) together.

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Safe ‘n Sound is a not for profit organization created in 2007 by a group of local citizens concerned about the lack of emergency shelter in Grey and Bruce. Learn more >

The Coachmen Rock the Marsh
2025-11-07 19:00 - 22:00 | The Marsh Street Centre, 187 Marsh Street, Clarksburg, Ontario, Canada
Band Bio – The Coachmen
The Coachmen carry on a family tradition that began in the 1950s, when their father first performed under the same name. Today, the band is made up of three brothers, their brother-in-law, two sons, and a close family friend — a true multi-generational group bound together by music and kinship. With roots in classic rock, blues, and timeless hits, The Coachmen bring energy, harmony, and heart to every performance. Their sound is as much about family as it is about music, keeping the spirit of the original Coachmen alive for a new generation.

Band Jam November
2025-11-06 21:00 - 23:00 | Parkwood Restaurant, 939 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K1K4, Canada
You can pay $10 here (plus reserve a table) OR do a PWYC at the door on Thursday Nov. 6th. Enjoy late night pizza, beer and cocktails while listening to and/or playing great music on your own or sitting in with the band!

The Fretless with Madeline Roger
2025-11-06 19:30 - 22:00 | Meaford Hall, 12 Nelson St E, Meaford, ON, Canada
“Transforming string music into intricate, beautiful, high-energy arrangements, Canada’s The Fretless have become flawless musical acrobats and Juno award winners.” – Martin Hutchinson, Progradar
THE FRETLESS is a multi-award winning Canadian ensemble playing an essential part in the emerging movement mainstreaming traditional music through its transformation of the usual rhythmic, harmonic and structured arrangements of fiddle styles from around the world. Whether performing at prominent concert halls or at renowned festivals, The Fretless is pushing traditional music to a new place.
The band will be joined by special guest vocalist, Winnipeg’s Madeleine Roger. When describing Madeleine, Terry David Mulligan had this to say, ‘Many years ago, I shared a kitchen table and living room with Joni Mitchell who sang songs and wrote words on paper. I got goosebumps listening to those words and songs. A lifetime later and I’m getting the same goosebumps from Winnipeg’s Madeleine Roger.
An evening not to be missed!
Proudly presented by Meaford Hall

B.A.L.L. Lecture Series
2025-11-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Bayshore Community Centre
Thursday, Nov 6, 2025
The Geologic History and Future of the Great Lakes
The origin of the Great Lake basins of North America was a topic of great controversy in the mid-late nineteenth century. Canadian geologists notably Joseph Spencer and Sir John William Dawson favored erosion by rivers and phases of tectonic uplift and subsidence. The modern consensus is that the basins are primarily the result of glacial erosion and local overdeepening below sea level by successive North American ice sheets over the past 2.5 million years. I will review changing ideas on the geological evolution of mid-continent North America, the origin of the Great Lake basins and their lakes and discuss the impact of new mapping technology especially LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) which is revealing much about the work of Ice Age sheets. I will conclude by briefly discussing challenges to the waters of the Great Lakes created by human activity, especially urbanization of their surrounding watersheds and climate warming.
Lecturer – Nick Eyles

Nick was born in London, England and is Professor Emeritus of Geology at the University of Toronto where he has conducted award-winning research, teaching and public outreach since 1982. He is interested in the broader geological evolution of planet Earth over the past 4 billion years, and especially recurrent Ice Ages when large ice sheets and glaciers profoundly shaped Earth’s surface. He has worked on all seven continents. He hosted two 5 part documentary series; Geologic Journey – Canada and GJ – World for CBC’s Nature of Things which were nominated for several Gemini awards.
Planet Earth Lab, University of Toronto

BALL Series: a Deep Dive into the Great Lakes
2025-11-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Bayshore Community Centre
The Geologic History and Future of the Great Lakes
The origin of the Great Lake basins of North America was a topic of great controversy in the mid-late nineteenth century. Canadian geologists notably Joseph Spencer and Sir John William Dawson favored erosion by rivers and phases of tectonic uplift and subsidence. The modern consensus is that the basins are primarily the result of glacial erosion and local overdeepening below sea level by successive North American ice sheets over the past 2.5 million years. I will review changing ideas on the geological evolution of mid-continent North America, the origin of the Great Lake basins and their lakes and discuss the impact of new mapping technology especially LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) which is revealing much about the work of Ice Age sheets. I will conclude by briefly discussing challenges to the waters of the Great Lakes created by human activity, especially urbanization of their surrounding watersheds and climate warming.
Lecturer – Nick Eyles

Nick was born in London, England and is Professor Emeritus of Geology at the University of Toronto where he has conducted award-winning research, teaching and public outreach since 1982. He is interested in the broader geological evolution of planet Earth over the past 4 billion years, and especially recurrent Ice Ages when large ice sheets and glaciers profoundly shaped Earth’s surface. He has worked on all seven continents. He hosted two 5 part documentary series; Geologic Journey – Canada and GJ – World for CBC’s Nature of Things which were nominated for several Gemini awards.

Grey Roots Fall Lecture Series: First Nations Soldiers in the Italian Campaign
2025-11-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Grey Roots, 102599 Grey Road 18, Owen Sound, ON, N4K 5N6, Canada
included with admission and free for Grey Roots members.
Members of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation were among the many First Nations and Métis soldiers who fought for Canada and the Allied cause during the Second World War.
While the D-Day effort stands out in histories of the war, local First Nations soldiers were most involved in the difficult effort to liberate Italy, and some of the battles took place around the eastern Italian coastal town of Ortona. Join us just ahead of National Indigenous Veterans Day for a conversation between Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation members and their friend, Angela Arnone, M.S.M., a Battle of Ortona storyteller and guide who is a point of contact for Canadians visiting the area.
Angela will join us via Zoom from Italy. Featuring Chippewas of Nawash members Prin Johnston, Carol Johnston, Marleen Vogl, and Pat Johnston, who have twice travelled to Italy to see where their father, uncle, and grandfather fought and prevailed against the Axis threat and successfully liberated Italy.

Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation soldiers in the Second World War. Left to right: Clifford Nadjiwon, Victor Lavalley, Isadore Pedoniquott, John Johnston, Orville Johnston, Jack McLeod.

Birding Around the Bay
2025-11-02 10:00 - 12:00 | OSFN
Sunday, November 2 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Sun Nov 2, 10am – 2pm – Erik Van Den Kieboom leads Birding Around the Bay – Waterfowl & More Join Erik for this OSFN fall tradition. Ducks, grebes, loons, rarities – you can search for them all and more too.
To Register, email: erikkieboom@outlook.com

RRAMPT Halloween Trivia
2025-11-01 20:00 - 23:00 | Heartwood Hall, 939 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound, Ontario, n4k 2h5, Canada
“This is going to suck… your blood!
@rrampt Halloween Trivia is back from the dead with @triviabyross at @heartwoodconcerthall on Saturday November 1st! The kids had fun the night before; now it’s the grown-ups turn!
Play as a lonesome poltergeist or bring the entire zombie horde, just don’t miss the most fun you can have with your flesh on (entrails optional). This isn’t your regular dry-corpse of a trivia night; expect laughs, heckling, and cheering!
Prizes for best costumes and first place!
