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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It’s Been a Long Time Coming Documentary Premiere

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dot Painting Workshop
2025-03-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Black Bellows, 40 Simcoe St, Collingwood, ON, Canada
Come learn how to dot-paint! Dot-painting has been popular and known for it’s mandalas. It’s calming and spiritual affects will leave you wanting to paint more! Join our workshop and sign up today!

Sing Your Heart Out at SEED Lodge
2025-03-23 08:00 - 17:00 | The Seed Lodge, 725807 Sideroad 22B, Grey Highlands, Ontario, Canada

BA Johnston and Habit
2025-03-22 20:00 - 23:00 | Rumpus Room, 237 9th Street East, Owen Sound, ON, Canada
We’re back, and….[fill in blank]….than ever!
Get ready for BA’s return to Owen Sound with his signature, hilarious story telling and catchy tunes encompassing all that is Hamilton and beyond. Repeat Rumpus Room offenders and Grey Bruce punk scene standard bearers, Habit are sure shots to put on a sick opening act.
This event is happening no matter the state of our building! Our venue might be bare bones, but we refuse to pass on a BA and Habit show at RR!!!

Simply Queen
2025-03-22 19:30 - 22:00 | Meaford Hall, 12 Nelson St E, Meaford, ON, Canada
Please note that the balcony level is ONLY accessible by stairs.
Saturday, March 22 @ 7:30 pm – $60 – SIMPLY QUEEN is a world class act!
This COMPLETELY LIVE tribute performs all the iconic songs that have made Queen one of the most legendary rock bands of all time and faithfully recreates the grand scope of Queen’s live shows – musically and visually capturing the amazing live Queen experience that has filled stadiums around the world.
The band is fronted by Freddie Mercury impersonator extraordinaire, Rick Rock (vocal/piano/guitar), CC Lambrick (guitar/keyboards/vocal), Mitch Taylor (bass/vocal) & Phil Charrette (drums/vocals). Based in Windsor, Ontario, CANADA, they are veteran musicians who have performed in festivals, theatres and arenas across North America and beyond! “Guaranteed to Blow Your Mind!”

Comedy Night at the Marsh by Absolute Comedy
2025-03-22 19:00 - 22:00 | The Marsh Street Centre, 187 Marsh Street, Clarksburg, Ontario, Canada
Come on out for a night of laughs! Featuring comedians from Absolute Comedy, Marsh Street Centre is hosting a night of LIVE Stand-up Comedy! A complete 90-minute show that will have you in stitches!

Iphone Photography
2025-03-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Georgian Bay Centre for the Arts, 938 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K 2H6, Canada
$50
DESCRIPTION
iPhone cameras are much more powerful than most people realize. We will explore the camera’s various functions in photo editing and attachments to expand your photography horizons.
DATES & TIMES
SAT MAR 22nd 1pm to 4pm
YOUR TUTOR
Willy Waterton
A self-taught photographer, Willy Waterton spent 35 years as a full-time photojournalist at the Owen Sound Sun Times daily newspaper. During his tenure as chief photographer, he oversaw the transition from black and white to colour, then finally to digital. His newspaper photographs have won over one hundred provincial and national awards. In 1990, Willy was named the Ontario News Photographers’ Association’s Photographer of the Year.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING
Fully charged iPhone
Phone charger
Optional: iPhone headphones
ACCESSIBILITY
Wheelchair accessible

Museum Munchkins: Pete Moss in Concert
2025-03-22 10:00 - 23:00 | Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre, 33 Victoria St N, Southampton, ON, Canada
March 22 | 10:00 AM (Doors open at 9:45 AM)
Explore the wonders of nature with acclaimed children’s performer Pete Moss! Discover the magic of local plants, birds, wildlife, and weather through sing-alongs, bird calls, stories, plants, animal tracks, and playful animal movements. Featuring tracks from Pete’s albums Birds Rock and Plants Rock, this show will dive into stories inspired by the world just outside our doors. Stick around afterward for a variety of hands-on nature activity stations, and to explore the Museum!
Recommended for ages 18 months – 6 years, but all are welcome!
$10 per person. Tickets required for children and adults.
Seating is limited – preregistration is encouraged.
REGISTER >>

Karaoke Night with Dean and Rebecca
2025-03-21 20:00 - 23:00 | Parkwood Restaurant, 939 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K1K4, Canada
It’s KARAOKE night (monthly) at Parkwood, hosted by Dean & Rebecca, bring your friends, come for some food & drink, sing some songs and have fun!
