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Parkwood Jazz Trio Matinee
2026-03-29 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Toronto) | Parkwood Restaurant, 939 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K1K4, Canada
Following a well-received debut, the Parkwood Jazz Trio returns with Tyler Wagler on double bass, bringing this dynamic quartet to Parkwood for a second engaging performance.
Enjoy timeless melodies from jazz greats including Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, George Gershwin, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Charlie Parker, and more. The set list will take you from swing medleys to Latin grooves, bebop gems, introspective ballads and 2 original compositions by Don Buchanan.
The Band
Don Buchanan – tenor saxophone, clarinet
Robert Gasidlo – piano and organ
Stephen Woods – drums
Tyler Wagler – double bass
About Tyler Wagler
Based in Guelph, Tyler Wagler is a versatile multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and educator. A founding member of modern roots reggae band The Human Rights, he has spent nearly two decades performing across genres. As a double bassist, Tyler moves comfortably from folk and swing to straight-ahead jazz. He is also Musical Director of the Guelph Youth Jazz Ensemble and teaches double bass and acoustic guitar at the University of Guelph.
Don’t miss this afternoon of live music and great food in a dynamic quartet format!

Spring Blub Arrangement Workshop
2026-03-29 12:00 - 14:00 | Three Sheets Brewing Tap Room, 1246 Goderich Street, Port Elgin, ON, Canada
Join us at Three Sheets Brewing Company for a Spring Bulb Arrangement Workshop, where you’ll create a beautiful planted arrangement using fresh seasonal spring bulbs.
Led by expert florist Lori Brown of Blooms on Green, this hands-on workshop will guide you through planting and styling a lush spring bulb arrangement in soil. You’ll learn simple techniques for combining seasonal bulbs and greenery to create a natural, garden-inspired display.
Your finished arrangement will continue to grow and bloom at home, bringing a little bit of spring indoors.
The workshop will take place in person at Three Sheets Brewing Company.
📍 1246 Goderich St.
on Sunday March 29th from 12-2PM
Tickets are available at www.bloomsongreen.com
No experience is necessary — just bring your creativity! All bulbs, soil, containers, and supplies are included.
Bring a friend, enjoy a relaxed and creative afternoon, and leave with a beautiful planted spring arrangement to enjoy at home.
Spots are limited, so be sure to reserve your seat early. 🌷

The Human Rights with DJ Limoncella!
2026-03-28 20:30 - 23:00 | Heartwood Hall, 939 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound, Ontario, n4k 2h5, Canada
Come be a part of The Human Rights first show of 2026 and get them started on the good foot! Winners of the 2024 Reggae North Music Awards for Group of the Year, The Human Rights have got new music, a tight new stage show, and new vybes to bring to you all the way from Toronto. Fresh off the release of their latest album One People, the band continues to build global momentum, receiving praise from New Zealand, the UK, Belgium, and Italy and is super excited to come back to the Heartwood, one of their favourite venues and one of the first audiences to give them a chance.

Described by Reggaeville.com (Germany) as delivering “clean, conscious lyrics, and likeable voices… One People firmly puts a band on the international map that you should bookmark. Recent festival and stage highlights include the Beaches International Jazz Festival, Casino Rama, opening for The Black Crowes, and appearances at the New Orleans Reggae Festival, Austin Texas Reggae Festival, and Come Together Festival.
Special guest DJ Limoncella before the show, during the break and following the show!

Born Broken
2026-03-28 19:00 - 22:00 | Simcoe Street Theatre, 65 Simcoe St, Collingwood, ON L9Y 1H7, Collingwood, ON, L9Y1H7, Canada
Metal hits Collingwood! BornBroken + local fusion band Eyes of Violet. High-energy riffs, grooves & chaos.

BornBroken Live in Collingwood – March 28, 2026
Simcoe Street Theatre | Doors: 7PM | Show: 7:30–10 PM
Collingwood is about to get loud! For the first time, groove metal powerhouse BornBroken hits the stage at the Simcoe Street Theatre, bringing their signature intense, emotionally charged sound straight from Montreal. Known for albums like The Healing Powers of Hate and Am I Invisible, BornBroken fuses elements of death metal and modern metal with the raw energy of bands like Chimaira, Slipknot, and Machine Head. With high-octane riffs and unstoppable grooves, this is a metal experience you won’t forget.
Opening the night is Collingwood’s own rising stars, Eyes of Violet, a young four-piece jazz fusion band blending funk, soul, and traditional jazz into an electrifying live performance bringing fresh energy from the local scene straight to the stage.

Rock The Sound Choir
2026-03-28 19:00 - 22:00 | Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave E, Owen Sound, ON, N4K 2N7, Canada
Join the Rock the Sound Choir for a joyful community concert featuring a collection of songs we love. No theme, no limits, just music for everyone all in one unforgettable night.

Tickets $20 at the door!

ABBA Revisited
2026-03-28 19:00 - 22:00 | The Marsh Street Centre, 187 Marsh Street, Clarksburg, Ontario, Canada
We are ABBA Revisited, proudly recognized as North America’s leading tribute to the iconic band ABBA! Since 2001, our incredibly talented members have been enchanting audiences across the globe, bringing the magic of ABBA to life. With authentic costumes that reflect the original band’s style, spectacular harmonies that resonate with fans, and note-perfect musicianship, we take our audience on an unforgettable musical journey back in time. From the vibrant stages of Las Vegas to the beautiful beaches of the Bahamas, and from the lively atmosphere of the Philippines to the rich culture of El Salvador, and even the dazzling city of Dubai, ABBA Revisited recreates the show-stopping look and sound that ABBA enthusiasts around the world simply cannot resist! This is truly a performance that you won’t want to miss—an absolute must-see for all ABBA fans!

Sweetwater Harvest Festival
2026-03-28 08:00 - 2026-03-29 17:00 | Saint Marie Among the Hurons, 16164, Highway 12 East, Midland, Ontario, Canada
Spring’s sweetest tradition returns March 28 & 29 to Sainte-Marie among the Hurons and the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre — two amazing sites coming together for one unforgettable maple-season celebration.
Bring the whole family for a weekend filled with:
• Maple syrup demos & delicious tastings
• Outdoor adventures and nature programs
• A vibrant local artisans market
• Hands-on crafts and heritage activities
• Tons of maple-season fun for all ages
Whether you’re craving maple taffy, love exploring local history, or just want a great day outdoors, Sweetwater is the perfect way to welcome maple season.
Tickets are available now — grab yours early before they sell out!
Let the maple magic begin

BA Johnston with Burnaby
2026-03-27 20:30 - 23:00 | Rumpus Room, 237 9th Street East, Owen Sound, ON, Canada
The King of Hamilton makes his return to The Rumpus Room for another guaranteed incredible night of shenanigans! This is the most fun you could ever have on a Friday night, so don’t sleep on tickets.

Opening the night is Burnaby, who we’re glad to welcome after the weather screwed up their last attempt.

Rob Elder
2026-03-27 20:00 - 23:00 | The Dunes, 11 Southampton Parkway, Sauble Beach, ON, Canada
Rob Elder brings a mix of country and rock favourites with an easygoing style that keeps the boots tapping and the dance floor moving!

Carole Pope
2026-03-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Meaford Hall, 12 Nelson St E, Meaford, ON, Canada
Carole Pope and Kevan Staples band was inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame. On the Polaris Prize short list, Carole Pope is an agent provocateur pushing the boundaries of sexuality, sexual politics, and the status quo,. Her work has been recognized with three Juno Awards, multiple independent music awards, a Genie Award. 4 gold, 1 platinum and 1 double platinum album. Her latest singles I Miss My Land and Play Fisty For Me are available everywhere.
Pope has toured with David Bowie and performed at Roskilde, World Pride, AGO, MOCCA, Fashion Cares 25 with Elton John, The Brooklyn Museum of Art, The AGO, Luminato, Joes Pub, Largo, The Viper Room, The Frostbite Festival, Reykjavik, Toronto, Los Angeles, Montreal, San Diego, San Francisco Prides, and the Michigan Womyn’s Festival. She appeared in SUCK a Vampire movie along with guest stars Moby, Iggy Pop, Alice Cooper and Henry Rollins. Pope has contributed music to film and television, including Love Lies Bleeding A24, Purgatory Jack, Transparent Season Two, Love or Whatever, Pretty Hard Cases, The L Word, General Idea Art AIDs and the fin de siècle The Trailer Park Boys Movie, Queer As Folk, The Five Senses, and Cruising. Rough Trade was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of fame in 2020 and the Canadian Music Week Indy Hall of Fame in 2007.

Tasting Night! Non-alcoholic Wines!
2026-03-27 16:00 - 19:00 | alittlesomethingwiarton@gmail.com 572 Berford Street, Wiarton, ON N0H 2T0, Canada
Sample unique non-alcoholic sparkling and still white, rose and red wines!

Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser with Trivia By Ross!
2026-03-26 20:00 - 23:00 | Heartwood Hall, 939 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound, Ontario, n4k 2h5, Canada
Join Us for a Trivia Night in Support of Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce! Get ready to test your knowledge, enjoy a fun night out, and help build safe, affordable housing in our community! All proceeds will go directly towards funding Habitat and their mission.

About Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce:
People in our community and all over the world partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and purchase their home with a no-down payment, no-interest mortgage with payments set at 25% of their income. Not only does this provide affordable housing for families in need, it also enables them to build assets, reduce their dependence on other forms of social assistance and contribute to the community through paying property taxes. Habitat homeowners are given the opportunity to thrive, enabling them to build a better life for themselves and their children. Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce has built 78 homes since 1987.
To learn more about how you can help create a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live visit habitatgreybruce.ca.

Nick Loves Wine
2026-03-26 19:00 - 22:00 | Rumpus Room, 237 9th Street East, Owen Sound, ON, Canada
Can’t afford to get away this spring? But enjoy European wines?
Come join Nick as he takes you through a sampling of 9 different [that’s right – 9!] wines from across Portugal.
Sip on whites, rosés and reds while nibbling on delicious treats courtesy of our friends at the Milk Maid.
Tickets available via e-transfer : nickloveswine49@gmail.com

Line Dancing with Melanie Hepburn
2026-03-26 19:00 - 21:00 | The Dunes, 11 Southampton Parkway, Sauble Beach, ON, Canada
Never tried line dancing? Perfect. Melanie will walk you through the steps while you stomp your boots to all your favourite country hits, no experience needed, just jump in!

Our Roots Are Showing - Gary Santucci and Pamela Blackwood‑Marques
2026-03-26 18:30 - 21:30 | Grey Roots, 102599 Grey Road 18, Owen Sound, ON, N4K 5N6, Canada
World on a String – Flamenco This eclectic program blends vocal opera and Fado selections with classical and traditional Flamenco guitar solos, performed by Gary Santucci and vocalist Pamela Blackwood‑Marques.
Gary Santucci
Gary Santucci is a guitarist, composer, arranger, and educator whose lifelong focus is classical and Flamenco guitar. After training in Spain, he built a celebrated career in Hamilton as a performer, recording artist, teacher, and arts entrepreneur – earning awards for education programs, artist residencies, and community initiatives. He has released three albums and performed with numerous ensembles. Now based in Owen Sound, he continues composing, performing, and teaching classical guitar.
Pamela Blackwood‑Marques
Pamela Blackwood‑Marques is a classically trained coloratura soprano who has performed in multiple languages and appeared alongside renowned vocalists and major ensembles. She and Gary have collaborated for many years, sharing their passion for Fado, Flamenco, and expressive vocal performance

Grey Roots Lecture Series - The Bruce Trail: 856 kms of Discovery
2026-03-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Grey Roots, 102599 Grey Road 18, Owen Sound, ON, N4K 5N6, Canada
March 24: Bruce Trail – 856 kms of Discovery

Presenters: Audrey Armstrong and Willy Waterton
Join Audrey and Willy on their toast to retirement, hiking the Bruce Trail end to end, with references to the science, geology and history all along the Niagara Escarpment. (i.e. black bears, rattlesnakes, ferns, orchids and a plane crash!) Illustrated with Willy’s end to end hike photos and news photos related to the Bruce Trail.
About the presenters:
A creek still bears the family name where Willy Waterton’s ancestors settled in northern Grey County during the 1840’s. A self-taught photographer, Willy spent 35 years as a fulltime photojournalist at the Owen Sound Sun Times. During his tenure as chief photographer, he oversaw the transition from black and white to colour then finally to digital. His newspaper photographs won over 100 provincial and national awards. In 1990, Willy was named Ontario News Photographers’ Association Photographer of the Year. His photographs have appeared in national and international magazines, newspapers and books including the Globe and Mail, New York Times and National Geographic. In the past, Willy was a contract photographer for both Ontario Parks and Parks Canada. His work is in public and private collections. Willy’s lifelong love for Bruce & Grey Counties along with recent expeditions to polar regions has led to a commitment through his photography to interpret these special parts of the world for you to enjoy and help to protect. He is active in many community volunteer organizations including the Owen Sound Field Naturalists and Huron Fringe Birding Festival. He is also the OSFN representative for the Bruce Peninsula National Park and Fathom Five National Marine Park advisory committee.
Audrey Armstrong graduated from the Ontario College of Art and Design in experimental art and textiles, for ten years she ran her own weaving business Watercress Weavery. Graduating from the University of Guelph and the University of Toronto with an honours BA and B.Ed. Audrey taught elementary school with the Bluewater District School Board for 25 years, receiving the Teacher of Excellence award. A presenter with the Monarch Teacher Network, Audrey has led in-depth workshops on monarch butterflies, habitat development and Voices from the Land workshops, developing visual and literary interpretations of nature in Canada and the USA. She continues her love of teaching by leading workshops for Ontario Parks and Parks Canada staff. She is active in many community volunteer organizations including the Owen Sound Field Naturalists and Huron Fringe Birding Festival. Audrey shares her passion and interest in habitat creation with the public. She is also the Ontario Nature representative for OSFN.
Audrey and Willy have each earned a Master Naturalist Certificate from Lakehead University and both are certified Ontario Recreation Canoe Association (ORCA) Canoe Tripping Leaders. The couple have spent the last five years volunteering with the OSFN to rephotograph the Orchids, Ferns, Asters, Goldenrods and Fleabanes of Bruce & Grey for the club’s very successful series of guidebooks.

Modernizing your Dairy Barn: Financial Aspects and Farm Tour
2026-03-23 10:30 - 14:30 | Box 463 206 Toronto St Unit 3 Markdale ON N0C1H0 Canada
Modernizing your barn will require many decisions about building and financing your new facility. OMAFA dairy specialists and a commercial dairy farm lending expert will present on key topics related to facility choices and financing, respectively. After lunch, the group will visit a local dairy farm that has modernized to discuss their own experiences, ask questions and learn how to conduct an objective farm visit and to assess design aspects for your own needs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Grab your tickets today and come rock the night away!

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

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

Lead Like Her : Barbara Zimmerman
2026-03-19 19:00 - 21:00 | The Marsh Street Centre, 187 Marsh Street, Clarksburg, Ontario, Canada
In honour of International Women’s Day, we’re presenting “Lead Like Her” a series of informative and interesting presentations about Women who’ve lead non-traditional roles in their careers. Join us and enjoy!

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

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

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

A Cosmic Adventure to the Stars and Beyond
2026-03-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Bayshore Community Centre
What are the latest discoveries by astronomers about the nature of our universe? What have the new generation of telescopes such as the James Webb revealed? What do astrophysicists say about the possibility of time travel, and other science fiction? What strange objects inhabit the far corners of the cosmos, or our own galaxy and solar system? How and from what did the universe arise? Are we alone, or might other intelligent species have evolved elsewhere? Explore these questions, and enjoy a stunning cosmic journey with astronomer Tom Vassos.
Series Coordinators: Peter Reesor, Jim Martin

6 lectures, live at the Bayshore Centre and live streamed on Vimeo
Thursday mornings 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Replays until May 9, 2026 on Vimeo
PURCHASE TICKETS

Lecturer – Tom Vassos

Tom Vassos is an astronomer, university instructor, founder of Cosmologists Without Borders, member of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada and author of several books in “The Inspiring Universe Collection” series. Mr. Vassos is a science communicator who is frequently invited as a guest expert on radio and television, and he is the Astronomer-in-Residence for Holland America and Royal Caribbean cruise lines. Mr. Vassos delights in imparting his knowledge to space enthusiasts, young minds and lifelong learners everywhere.
Thursday, March 19, 2026
The Quest for Alien Life – Are We Alone?
Where are all the aliens? Why haven’t we met them? What do they look like? Are UFOs really visiting aliens? When and where might we discover alien life in the future? Living in the golden age of astronomy and space exploration, we could uncover the answers in our lifetimes.

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