Happy St Patrick’s Day! This week we have lots of offerings from a concert in Markham, Winterfest in Stouffville and events a little bit further afield for those who like to venture downtown. For those who don’t want to attend in person, we have some online events for you too. Have a great week!
Flato Markham Theatre – Canadian Brass Concert – Mar 18th – 8pm
“If there’s anything guaranteed in life it’s that you will be thoroughly entertained, uplifted, and satisfied when you listen to [Canadian Brass] …” – David Vernier, ClassicsToday.com
The “Kings of Brass” are back and beloved all over the world! Canadian Brass comes to you with over 40 years of thrilling their audiences and are truly masters of entertainment – they have developed a uniquely engaging stage presence and an impressive variety of styles from trademark Baroque to Dixieland tunes to original arrangements! These include the works of Renaissance and Baroque masters, Classical works, marches, holiday favourites, ragtime, Latin, jazz, big band, Broadway, and Christian music as well as popular songs and standards. There’s something for everyone!
Loved by audiences everywhere for their talent and antics, and with a discography of over 130 albums and an extensive worldwide touring schedule, Canadian Brass are a national treasure that you don’t want to miss!
This concert will be in person and live online.
For more information click here. Price: from $15
March Break at the Canadian Automotive Museum – until Mar 20th
The Canadian Automotive Museum is excited to welcome families back for our first March Break at the Canadian Automotive Museum since 2019!
Families can enjoy a selection of great kids’ activities to be enjoyed at the museum or at even from home. For adults, live tours will be available or you can listen to the museum’s new audio tour.
For more details click here. Price: from $6
Explorer Hop #Math4Peace Math Hackathon 2022 – until Mar 20th
Think you can solve the world’s greatest problems using Math?
Join the next challenge! Math Hackathon is here! Happening June 4 -5, for participants Grades 6 -12.
Stand a chance to:
* Win $100 Amazon gift card
* Earn a Certificate
* More Prizes for Top 10
And the best part?
Register before March 30, 2022
100% proceeds go to Doctors Without Borders at www.doctorswithoutborders.ca
for their relief efforts in Ukraine!
What is Math Hackathon?
- The Math Hackathon is a global event that challenges kids all over the world to prove how they can use math to solve our world’s greatest problems.
- The competition will be held virtually.
- You can join as an individual and work on a project solo, or join as a group and work collaboratively with others.
- How does Math Hackathon work?
You are given a problem to solve using math skills within 48 hours.
You will submit your work via an online portal where your work will then be evaluated and participants will be ranked.
How do I register a Group?
Participants can work in a group of up to 4 members. There should not be a difference of more than 2 years in their ages (e.g. A 12-year old can be a group member to a 14-year old, but not to a 15-year old).
How do I submit my work?
Once the competition opens, you will be able to access a portal that will allow you to submit your answer.
For more details click here. Price: $35
Toronto Comicon – Mar 18th – 20th
Toronto Comicon returns to cap off the March Break 2022 with an epic programming lineup for all ages. Fans of comics, sci-fi, fantasy and animation will converge on the Metro Toronto Convention Centre’s South Building from March 18-20, 2022.
The three-day event features more than 150,000 square feet of pop culture fun for every kind of fan: visitors can browse from hundreds of artists and vendors selling everything from custom art and vintage collectables to the hottest pop culture swag, meet their favourite stars and creators, and enjoy the epic cosplay of their fellow attendees (or cosplay themselves!) on the cosplay red carpet.
New this year, fans will have even more time to explore the convention floor with extended hours beginning at 10AM on Friday, March 18 presented with enhanced safety measures, to explore safely.
For more details click here. Price: from $25
From Snowflakes to Starlight Winterfest – Mar 19th – 6pm
Experience a magical evening of fire eating, stilt walking, delicious food & a spectacular fireworks finale!
For more details click here. Price: FREE
St Patricks Day Parade – Mar 20th – 12pm
The St. Patrick’s Parade Society celebrates Irish-Canadian culture in Toronto. Canada’s largest St. Patrick’s Parade takes place every year through the centre of Toronto. We invite everyone to celebrate being Irish – even if it is only for the day!
The Parade begins on the corner of St. George and Bloor St West (near St. George subway station) and heads east on Bloor Street, turns south on Yonge Street and finally turns west on Queen Street, finishing at the parade reviewing stand at Nathan Phillips Square.
The parade starts at 12 noon and the line of march lasts one and a half hours at any given point along the route.
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Fireside Family Chat with Story Planet – Online Experience – Mar 20th – 2pm
Join AGO Family Facilitators and special guests, Story Planet. In this 40 minutes virtual experience, Zoom in for exploration and creativity, inspired by artworks from the AGO’s collection. It’s an afternoon of creative fun for the family.
Materials to have with you:
A few sheets of paper
Pencils, coloured pencils or crayons
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Make Your Own Meadoway: Creat a Native Pollinator Garden! – Mar 22nd – 6.30pm
Learn all about one of the most exciting green space revitalization projects in Canada and how you can get involved in creating it with us! TRCA and our partners are turning a 16 km hydro corridor into a flourishing natural meadow; the native plants we plant will provide a home for pollinators and create a healthier natural community, but it doesn’t need to stop there! You can create your own Meadoway by naturalizing your space too! We’ll teach you how to build your own Meaodway in your yard, patio or balcony and reap the benefits of your own wildflower meadow.
This event is intended for a General Audience:
- Beginner level information
- Includes intermediate concepts
- Content intended for older youth and adults
This event is taking place via Zoom. After registration, you will be emailed a link to join the webinar.
For more details click here. Price: FREE
ARC Ensemble Concet at the Royal Conservatory and Online – Mar 20th – 2pm
Comprised of the senior faculty of The Royal Conservatory’s Glenn Gould School, the ARC Ensemble (Artists of The Royal Conservatory) is among Canada’s most distinguished cultural ambassadors. Performing a wide range of music, with focus that remains the research and recovery of musical works suppressed and marginalized under the 20th century’s repressive regimes, the three-time Grammy-nominated ensemble celebrates their 20th anniversary season.
Program:
Verdina Shlonsky: Hora, for violin and piano
Paul Ben-Haim: Quintet for Clarinet and Strings, op. 31a
Franz Crzellitzer: Piano Quintet
For more details click here. Price: from $25
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