Alex Barber at Thornbury Craft
2025-12-28 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Thornbury Cider, 90 King St. E, Thornbury, Ontario, Canada

60's Revisited Matinee Show
2025-12-28 15:00 - 18:00 | Heartwood Hall, 939 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound, Ontario, n4k 2h5, Canada
The debut performance of THE 60’s REVISITED Sunday December 28th at Heartwood Hall! Han Langedyk (vocals), Kevin Dandeno (bass), Tom Walter (keys), Ed Morrow (drums), Fred Ruegg (guitar) are all well established musicians in Grey Bruce and beyond. Together they bring years of on stage experience and are ready to bring you classic hits from the late sixties or as we say, the “Summer of Love to Woodstock”! This debut show has a very special price online at heartwoodhall.ca! Tickets are a minimun of $10 and at Heartwood Home you can come pick up an actual physical ticket for $15. Dress up in your retro Hippie duds and get read to ROCK with the 60’s REVISITED!

Winter Break Crafting
2025-12-29 11:00 - 13:00 | Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre, 33 Victoria St N, Southampton, ON, Canada
All aboard the Bruce County Railway! Design, paint, and decorate your very own magnetic train. Each participant will receive two wooden train cars to personalize, compatible with all major wooden train play systems. Adult supervision is required. Recommended for ages 3 and up.
Members FREE. General Admission applies. Preregister to save your spot!

Winter Break Crafting
2025-12-29 11:00 - 13:00 | Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre, 33 Victoria St N, Southampton, ON, Canada
All aboard the Bruce County Railway! Design, paint, and decorate your very own magnetic train. Each participant will receive two wooden train cars to personalize, compatible with all major wooden train play systems. Adult supervision is required. Recommended for ages 3 and up.
Members FREE. General Admission applies. Preregister to save your spot!

Seating 1, 11:00 AM REGISTER >>
Seating 2, 12:00 PM REGISTER >>

Virtual Croissant + Danish Workshop
2025-12-30 10:00 - 12:30 | Red Hen Artisanale, 384265 Concession 4, Priceville, Ontario, N0C 1K0, Canada
Learn the techniques and recipes used to make rich, buttery, and flaky Croissants and Danishes.

In this workshop, we will be making delicious, buttery treats and getting you comfortable with the whole process of making croissants and danishes so that you can adapt the recipes and flavours in your own kitchen. You will have the option of baking everything off on the Wednesday.December.31, or you can freeze some of the products and pull them out to bake fresh for a special brunch later in the New Year!

The Beckett Family New Year's Eve Show - Afternoon + Evening Shows
2025-12-31 - 2026-01-01 | The Roxy Theatre, 251 9th St E, Owen Sound, ON, N4K 1N8, Canada
Showtimes: 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm

Ring in the New Year with Hometown Favourites – The Beckett Family! Join The Beckett Family for their 25th Annual New Year’s Eve Show — a celebration filled with Classic Country, Bluegrass, Western Swing, Canadian Old-Time Fiddling, and exhilarating Step Dancing! This high-energy, feel-good show features CCMA Fiddle Player of the Year winners Tyler and Linsey Beckett, alongside their father, John Beckett, singing all your country favourites. They’ll be joined by an all-star band including: Steve Piticco (guitar), Doug Johnson (steel guitar), Ken Post (drums) and Craig Harley (piano). Plus, enjoy the incredible talents of the ultimate “Triple Threat,” Devan Ballagh, with more special guests to be announced soon! This family-friendly show is perfect for all ages and a fantastic way to welcome the New Year in true country style!

New Year's Eve Family Celebration 2025
2025-12-31 13:00 - 16:00 | Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre, 700 10th Street East, Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K 0C6, Canada
Activities 1 – 4:00 p.m.
Open Gym Time (YMCA gym)
Face Painting by Whimsiefaces
Music
Balloon Artistry
Instabooth
Bogner Long Legs Stilt Walking

New Year's Eve Party 2026
2025-12-31 17:00 - 2026-01-01 01:00 | Harbour Street Fish Bar, 10 Keith Ave #403, Collingwood, ON, L9Y0W5, Canada
Hailed as the Ultimate New Year’s Party year after year. This event sells out quickly. Tickets are now available and can be purchased by phone 705-293-3474 or in person at the restaurant.
Grab your tickets now to avoid missing out.
All Tickets are ‘Final Sale’.

New Years Dance - Collingwood Legion
2025-12-31 20:00 - 2026-01-01 01:00 | Collingwood Legion, Collingwood, ON, L9Y2Y7, Canada
Dec 31, 2025, 8:00 p.m. – Jan 01, 2026, 1:00 a.m.
Collingwood Legion – Normandy Room, 490 Ontario St, Collingwood, ON L9Y 1N6, Canada

About the event

Spend your New Years Eve with us!
Date: December 31, 2025
Where: Normandy Room, Collingwood Legion
Time: 8:30pm to 1:00am
Location: Normandy Room
Entertainment: Rosie and the OG’S

NYE Neon Glow Party
2025-12-31 20:00 - 2026-01-01 01:00 | Rumpus Room, 237 9th Street East, Owen Sound, ON, Canada
Calling all rumplings and neon lovers!
Come decked out in your best neon or white attire for a NYE you won’t forget.
We’re cranking out the black lights for this year’s event and hope to see you when the ball drops!
Champagne toast and midnight pizza included in your ticket!
$15 in advance online or $20 at the door – tix limited to 50 so get in quick!

NYE Live Band Party and More
2025-12-31 20:30 - 2026-01-01 01:00 | Parkwood Restaurant, 939 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K1K4, Canada
New Year’s Eve Party – Wednesday, December 31 at Parkwood Restaurant!
NOTE: If you wish to have a seat, you MUST reserve by calling the restaurant at 226-664-0340. Doors for this event are 8:30pm, you might want to make a dinner reservation earlier!
Ring in the New Year in style at Parkwood Restaurant with an unforgettable night of music, dancing, and live band karaoke!
Kick things off with a high-energy performance by the four-piece Just Duet ‘n Friends band, then hit the dance floor as we keep the party going. Later in the night, we’re opening the stage for Live Band Karaoke! Choose a song from our list and come sing with the band — it’s your moment to shine!
We’ll also have a 50/50 draw throughout the night. Plus, our famous pizza and cocktails
Don’t miss the biggest party of the year — let’s ring in 2026 together! Limited tickets/seats available, get your’s now!

The Dunes New Years Eve
2025-12-31 21:00 - 2026-01-01 01:00 | The Dunes, 11 Southampton Parkway, Sauble Beach, ON, Canada
Wednesday, December 31 – Grey Road 1 – 9PM – 1AM
$20 cover includes champagne toast + late night buffet

Sober New Year's Eve Party 2026
2025-12-31 21:00 - 2026-01-01 01:00 | Dags and Willow, 25 Second St, Collingwood, Ontario, Canada
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Style – Sober & Glamorous! Join us for an unforgettable evening at the elegant Willow Room.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Style – Sober & Glamorous!
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the elegant Willow Room, where sophistication meets clarity. This exclusive event is designed for those who want to welcome the new year in a vibrant, alcohol-free environment.
What’s Included:

A chic venue with upscale ambiance
Live entertainment and curated experiences
Gourmet bites and handcrafted mocktails
A warm, welcoming community vibe

Limited Tickets Available – Secure yours early for this intimate celebration!
Let’s make this New Year’s Eve about clarity, joy, and unforgettable memories.

The Carrie Underwood Tribute Show
2026-01-03 19:30 - 22:00 | The Roxy Theatre, 251 9th St E, Owen Sound, ON, N4K 1N8, Canada
Sarah Rose & Mary Ann Lundy

Country music fans, this is a show you won’t want to miss! Join us for an incredible evening celebrating the unforgettable songs and powerhouse vocals of Carrie Underwood. From her early hits to her chart-topping anthems, this tribute show captures the heart, soul, and energy of one of country’s biggest stars.
Whether you love swaying to heartfelt ballads or dancing to her high-energy hits, this performance will have you singing all night long. Bring your friends, make it a night out, and relive the magic of Carrie’s greatest moments on stage.

Fantastic Cinema Club: Life of Chuck
2026-01-06 18:30 - 22:00 | The Marsh Street Centre, 187 Marsh Street, Clarksburg, Ontario, Canada
Life of Chuck is a deeply moving, genre-bending cinematic experience that lingers long after the credits roll. Told in an unconventional structure, the film traces the quiet ripples of one ordinary life—and reveals how every moment, no matter how small, carries cosmic weight.

B.A.L.L. Lecture Series
2026-01-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Thursday, Jan 8, 2026
Geopolitics and Cold War 2.0
A discussion of the current Cold War, with Team Democracy, including Canada, set against Team Autocracy, led by China and Russia; a discussion of what a Cold War is; the differences between democracy and autocracy; four case studies are discussed, including the South China Sea, the war in Ukraine, the conflict in the Middle East and the near hybrid conflict involving Taiwan.
By using the framework of a Cold War, what seem like distinct conflict zones can be made sense of. People watching this lecture will acquire a much better understanding of what is happening in the world. There will be time to ask questions at the end of the lecture. George is also happy to answer email questions following the lecture.
Lecturer – George Takach

I have a BA and MA in geopolitics, as well as a law degree, and I practiced technology law for 35+ years with clients and counterparties from around the world. I am now a Senior Fellow of the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary History at the University of Toronto, and I write on geopolitics and technology – my 2024 book Cold War 2.0: Artificial Intelligence in the New Battle Between China, Russia and America recently came out in the Chinese language in Taiwan. I have lectured extensively on the topics in the book, including to pension funds, the NATO Parliamentary Association, Canada’s Royal Military College and the Canadian Forces College.

Dr. Roman Lanno - Applications of Environmental EDNA in Ecology
2026-01-08 18:30 - 21:00 | Bayshore Community Centre
Environmental DNA [eDNA] is a rapidly emerging technology, with the potential to dramatically change ‘Ecosystem Assessment.’ Environmental Toxicologist Dr. Roman Lanno will guide you through the basics of eDNA,
plus its myriad applications in ecology, and its future applications.

Quisha Wint Celebrates Tina Turner
2026-01-10 18:30 - 22:00 | The Marsh Street Centre, 187 Marsh Street, Clarksburg, Ontario, Canada
Celebrating the Music of Tina Turner
Get ready for an electrifying night as powerhouse vocalist Quisha Wint and her incredible 8-piece band pay tribute to the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, the legendary Tina Turner. This high-energy show celebrates Tina’s timeless hits, raw power, and fearless spirit through authentic performances that honour her legacy; not an impersonation, but a celebration.

From soulful ballads like “What’s Love Got to Do With It” to rock anthems like “Proud Mary” and “The Best”, Quisha brings her signature passion, charisma, and powerhouse vocals to every song. Backed by a stellar band, this show captures the heart, fire, and resilience that made Tina Turner one of the most iconic performers of all time.

Join us for an unforgettable night of music, energy, and inspiration as we celebrate the life, sound, and spirit of the one and only Tina Turner.

B.A.L.L. Lecture Series
2026-01-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Geopolitics: What in the world is happening?
Lecturer – George Takach

I have a BA and MA in geopolitics, as well as a law degree, and I practiced technology law for 35+ years with clients and counterparties from around the world. I am now a Senior Fellow of the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary History at the University of Toronto, and I write on geopolitics and technology – my 2024 book Cold War 2.0: Artificial Intelligence in the New Battle Between China, Russia and America recently came out in the Chinese language in Taiwan. I have lectured extensively on the topics in the book, including to pension funds, the NATO Parliamentary Association, Canada’s Royal Military College and the Canadian Forces College.
Global Governance Project
Book Interview

Thursday, Jan 15, 2026
Artificial Intelligence and Cold War 2.0
A discussion of artificial intelligence (AI), the most critical technology of the 21st century, and its role in geopolitics, particularly through the lens of Cold War 2.0 (this lecture follows seamlessly on from the first lecture in the series); a brief, non-technical overview of AI, and its role in contributing to economic and military power; and discussing various conflicts zones in the world where AI is making its presence felt in power geopolitical struggles; significant questions involving morality and ethics are also covered related to the use of AI in circumstances where human oversight of the lethal technology is called into question
Lecturer – George Takach (see bio above)

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

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.

Play it Forward: A Roxy and Summerfolk Fundraiser
2026-01-24 18:30 - 23:00 | The Roxy Theatre, 251 9th St E, Owen Sound, ON, N4K 1N8, Canada
The Roxy Theatre & Summerfolk

Join the Roxy Theatre and Summerfolk for an unforgettable evening celebrating incredible Canadian talent. This special collaborative fundraiser supports and uplifts Owen Sound’s vibrant arts community. Let’s come together to support the arts and keep the stage alive!
Featuring artists: JD Crosstown and Shakura S’Aida.
Silent Auction in the lobby from 6:30pm – 7:30pm.

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

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).

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.

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/

B.A.L.L. Lecture Series
2026-02-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Geopolitics: what in the world is going on?
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/

Thursday, Feb 12, 2026
Canada and the World in 2026
Canada is a G7 country, a founding member of the United Nations and NATO, and an active player in world affairs. We spend over $30 billion per year on our military, distribute over $11 billion per year in international assistance to countries in need, and maintain a staff of over 13,000 diplomats, trade policy experts, and developnment assistance professionals at Global Affairs Canada. These investments are supposed to promote and defend “the national interest.” This lecture will help you understand what the national interest really means and why Canada behaves the way it does on the world stage by examining the past, present, and future of Canadian foreign policy.
Lecturer – Adam Chapnick (see bio above)

GBS: Love is in the air
2026-02-14 15:00 - 17:00 | East Ridge Auditorium, 1550 8th St E, Owen Sound, ON, N4K1K4, Canada
Cupid shoots his arrow through the heart of this afternoon of romantic music. Bring your valentine and swoon over some of the greatest love songs ever written, performed by several acclaimed Ontario singers. Whether your love language is from the world of opera, musical theatre, or the movies, GBS has got you covered!
Sponsor: G.M. Diemert Architect Inc

Double Double: GBS
2026-04-11 19:00 - 21:00 | East Ridge Auditorium, 1550 8th St E, Owen Sound, ON, N4K1K4, Canada
Lucia Barcari, violin, Calum Macleod, bass, Madison Deppe, flute, Siobhan Kerr, harp,

Double the talent, double the fun! Not one, not two, but four instrumental soloists take center stage in this concert! Concertmaster Lucia Barcari joins GBS principal bass Calum Macleod in the bravura Gran Duo of Bottesini, and frequent GBS guest musicians Madison Deppe and Siobhan Kerr come together for Mozart’s elegant and graceful concerto for Flute and Harp.
Sponsor: GEI Consultants
