Meaford Hall
April 27
John Wort Hannam
John Wort Hannam has been on his folk and roots-fueled troubadour journey for two decades. Effortlessly mixing rich and clear-timbred vocals with lyrics that tug at the heart, his sound is both unique and familiar.
May 13
Gowan
Lawrence Gowan released six studio albums in the ’80s and ’90s culminating in a greatest hits compilation in 1997. The second, Strange Animal, went triple platinum in Canada, and the video for his song “A Criminal Mind” won the Juno Award for Best Video in 1985.
For more info, visit meaford.ca/meafordhall
Studio 79
April 13
Jim Cuddy Trio With Special Guests Sam Polley & Devin Cuddy Duo, Live at the John Saunders Centre
As a solo artist and as one of the creative forces in Blue Rodeo, Jim Cuddy has received nearly every accolade Canada can bestow upon a musician, including 15 Juno Awards and the Order of Canada. Jim Cuddy’s new album, All The World Fades Away, sees the legendary songwriter drawing from his decades of experience with an eye for appreciating the journey life has given him.
May 21
Leeroy Stagger
Leeroy Stagger is an award-winning roots and Americana artist who has toured the world both on his own and with the likes of Steve Earle, Frazey Ford, The Pixies, Modest Mouse, Evan Dando, Jason Isbell, Drive By Truckers and Josh Ritter.
For more info, visit instagram.com/studio79.atblue
Kempenfelt Community Players at the Five Points Theatre
June 5-15
A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder
A distant heir to a family fortune sets out to speed up the line of succession by using a great deal of charm…and a dash of murder. This knock-’em-dead, uproarious musical garnered four Tony Award wins.
For more info, visit kempenfeltplayers.com
Blue Mountain Film + Media Festival
May 21-June 1
The Blue Mountain Film + Media Festival presents four days of top international and Canadian narrative and documentary films plus TV and digital media screenings at the Village Conference Centre. Plus events, parties, entertainment, outdoor adventures, and star appearances from film, YouTube, TikTok and more.
For more info and schedule, visit bluemtnfilmfest.ca
Roxy Theatre
June 12-14 and 18-21
7 Stories
A fast-paced, dark comedy full of eccentric characters trying to escape their limitations and realities, 7 Stories takes place on a seventh-storey ledge, where a man is contemplating life and struggling to find meaning in his existence.
For more info, visit roxytheatre.ca
Georgian Bay Symphony
April 26
The Queen’s Quartet: a Bridgerton-Inspired Concert
Enjoy a concert of Bridgerton-inspired pop music from the Thomas Beard String Quartet, featuring some of the original arrangements from the Netflix series by Taylor Swift, Maroon 5, Billie Eilish, Madonna, Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes and many more.
May 24
Last Night at the Proms, Eh?
The Last Night at the Proms is a longstanding British tradition to end out a concert season. We have added a heaping helping of maple syrup to give this a unique Canadian twist! Plus, GBS alumni Samantha Orr returns to perform “Summer” from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons.
For more info, visit georgianbaysymphony.ca
Heartwood Hall
April 25
Higher Funktion
Higher Funktion plays all the best funk you know and love to dance to! Stevie Wonder, Earth + Wind + Fire, Wild Cherry and more.
For more info, visit heartwoodhall.ca
Marsh Street Centre
April 26
Rosie’s Smokehouse
Deluxe With Special Guest Shane Cloutier
Rosie’s Smokehouse Deluxe is a local hard-driving, powerhouse roots rock band. Their debut album Welcome To The Smokehouse has garnered rave reviews. Add the Shane Cloutier Band to the mix and we’ve got one hell of a show.
For more info, visit marshstreetcentre.com
Simcoe Street Theatre
April 16
CanFilmDay: Without Precedent
Enjoy a special CanFilmDay screening of Without Precedent: The Supreme Life of Rosalie Abella. Often called Canada’s Ruth Bader Ginsburg, former Supreme Court Justice Rosalie Abella shaped landmark decisions on employment equity, same-sex marriage and human rights. This powerful documentary takes us through her extraordinary journey from refugee to Canada’s highest court.
June 28
Blue Water Jazz Collective
Experience an electrifying night of high-energy modern jazz featuring a powerhouse lineup of local jazz artists and a dynamic blend of swing, Latin, fusion and funk.
For more info, visit creativesimcoestreet.ca/simcoe-street-theatre
