This week we have a very long list of events from cinema to yoga – we invite you to find something to suit your interests!
Scroll down to find out What’s On in Markham May 4th – 10th and have a great week!
Mother’s Day is coming up soon, book your seats before it’s too late! Enjoy a lovely ride on our heritage coaches and a delightful high tea sitting. The menu is crafted by our award-winning chef and served on elegant three tiered platters. You won’t want to miss this as there is only 1 sitting per day!
For more details click here. Price: from $79.99
Kinderdrop Presents: World Music Safari Adventure Interactive Show (Markham, Ontario)
Get ready for another amazing event hosted by Kinderdrop! We are thrilled to announce that we will be holding a free World Music Safari Adventure Interactive Show on May 10th at Chapel Place Daycare Centre in Markham, and we don’t want you to miss out! 🦒🥁
The show will take place from 10:30 am to 11:30 am, but spaces are limited. So, if you’re interested, sign up today to reserve your spot. 🎟️
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Every day of the year is a good day for observing birds in your garden, from the snowy depths of winter to the height of summer bloom. Learn about common nesting, wintering, and migratory birds in the Greater Toronto Area, and how to attract, feed and observe them throughout the seasons!
Receive online gardening fact sheets and guides.
This presentation is intended for a General Audience:
– Beginner level information
– Includes intermediate concepts
– Content intended for adults
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Mark your calendars for Saturday May 6th, because Markham Dog Alliance is throwing a PAWTY for all those SUPAW moms out there, in collaboration with Sketches By Skip and Free Korean Dogs
Where? Berczy Square – 5 Nipigon Avenue
When? Saturday, May 6
Time? 12-4pm
This is a FREE event so everyone is invited.
Sign up on eventbrite if you’d like 1 of the 200 free gift packs of vouchers/giveaways.
What’s happening the day of?
Take a stroll through our mother’s day themed vendor market, with the following LOCAL vendors:
1) Em Bakery – Baked goods for humans
2) Fresh Market For Pets – Dog food (and other pets)
3) Doggie Basics – Dog trainer
4) Its Barking Good – One ingredient dog treats
5) Jumping Jake and Dog Co – Dog Bandanas, Human aprons, and more
6) Cookie Lab – Homemade Dog Cookies
7) Nifty Lil Baker – Homemade Dog Treats & Cakes
8) Petit Paire – Custom Macarons
9) Potato Doodles – Punny and Cute Artwork
10) Walto – Dog Treats & Desserts
11) Sketches By Skip – Pet Portraits
12) Sugar Lips – Human Desserts & Treats
13) ShopWanleisa – Crafted pet tags, and goods
14) TSP Wellness – Gemstone bracelets, and goods
15) Pawsnack – The Treat Whisperer
16) Ballon Couple Creative – Balloon Backdrops & Decor
We’ll have Dj Andre there to spin a curated set of music for Mothers Day.
Then take breaks at the 3 local dog-friendly businesses in the plaza: The Bernese Barista Armor The Pooch, and YGO Tea and Juice Lab – Each location will have an activitt for your pup and you to take part in: Themed photo booth, Giveaways and Games.
Free Korean Dogs will also be there to showcase their adoptable dogs. Learn more about them at their very own booth!
We can’t wait to see you there! For more details click here. Price: FREE
Grab some friends, family, or just come by yourself to experience a night of laughter you’ll never forget. Featuring headline Evan Carter, with Al Val, Kris Bonaparte, and introducing Sai Kit.
Questions? call 647 637 0582.
About Evan…
Evan’s connectivity to his audience is masterfully achieved by his ability to see the comedic world through the eyes of a father, son, and friend. His likes, dislikes, and head scratching moments provide an endless source of fascination and material that he masterfully delivers on stage in front of head nodding and belly laughing audience members. Carter’s versatility, experience, and professionalism serve him well and he transitions easily from different venues such as the opening of the 2015 Pam Am Games, to concert halls, working with musical stars such as Gladys Knight, The Temptations, Air Supply, Dionne Warwick, John Cougar, Midnight Oil, the late Marvin Gaye as well as many other top names in the world of show business. Mr. Carter is a relatable stand-up comedian who invites the audience to sit back, relax, and share a good hard laugh at life.
As one audience member so aptly stated,
“Evan is a legend in the Canadian comedy scene and has been considered by fans and comics alike to be one of the best ever. For years he has been at the top of the heap, and continues to deliver clean and witty comedy as good as it gets.”
Jane’s Walk is an annual festival of free, community-led walking conversations. Named for Jane Jacobs – a journalist, author, theorist, activist and proud Torontonian.
On the first weekend of May every year, Jane’s Walk festivals take place in hundreds of cities around the world. Jane’s Walks encourage people to share stories about their neighbourhoods, discover unseen aspects of their communities, and use walking as a way to connect with their neighbours.
The Jane’s Walk festival is largely volunteer-run and donor-funded. Since the festival’s launch in 2007, Jane’s Walks have been held in nearly 500 cities across 6 continents.
There are two walks in Markham:
Unionville Historic District
2PM to 3:30PM | Meet at Unionville Mandstand (Main Street Unionville and Fred Varley Drive)
Explore Unionville to see present day historic Unionville. This walk is led by George Duncan, as part of the summer series of historic waslk in the district.
Thornhill
2:30PM to 4PM | Meet at Thornhill Village Library (10 Colborn Street)
A walk through an old Victorian Industrial village. This walk is led by David Rawcliffe.
For more details on these two walks click here.
For optional registration for a walk click here.
For more details on Jane’s walks and other walks in and around Toronto click here.
Price: FREE
Spring Hike and Clean Up with Alpine Club Canada (ACC) Toronto & Sierra Club Canada Ontario Chapter.
9 am-noon May 6, 2023. Rain or shine!
York Regional Forests. Eldred King Woodlands – 17499 McCowan Road, Cedar Valley.
An opportunity to get out in nature, learn a little about plant identification and environmental stewardship, help to clean up our forests and socialize with like-minded nature enthusiasts. This is a family friendly event. Waivers will be signed in person before the hike begins.
REQUIRED GEAR: Appropriate hiking footwear, backpack, water, lunch and snacks
TRIP LEADER: Cynthia Chung is ACC’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Board of Director, rock/ice climber, mountaineer, and hobby forager of native species. Jessica Murray is Sierra Club Canada Ontario chapter’s Board of Director, and is also a rock climber and maker of slow crafts. We hope to inspire love of the outdoors that transfers to environmental protection and stewardship.
For more details click here. Price: FREE
💡It’s STAR WARS TRIVIA 💡
Come to Boston Pizza Stouffville (1060 Hoover Park Dr), bring a smart phone and a smart friend!
Make a reservation through here or by calling (905) 640-2869. All hosted by COMEDIAN JUSTIN GAYLE
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Create a new kind of night out and join us this week for an Original Paint Nite party. In under two hours you’ll go from blank canvas to completed masterpiece, all while having some laughs with your friends and maybe some drinks and some tunes too! No experience necessary – our talented local artist Odette Wells will walk you through all the steps. Just come on down to East Side Mario’s Stouffville in Stouffville and bring your creative side, we’ll take care of the rest. Yaymaker events give you everything you need to get up, get out, and get making!
For more details click here. Price: $48
Learn about the different techniques to create photorealistic artworks of pets using coloured pencils as your medium. This course will allow you to gain insight on all the approaches from start to finish that is necessary to create realistic pet portraits. This includes how to choose a reference picture, sketching the outline, how to create a 3D look by working with highlights and shadows, and learning how to use your tools to create the desired fine details.
This course is geared towards intermediate learners with an artistic background and have experience using coloured pencils. By the end of this class, you’ll be able to have a completed pet portrait to frame in your home, along with techniques to implement into future pet portraits!
CLASS TIME: 1-4 pm
CLASS STRUCTURE: Classes will be held in 4 consecutive weeks, 3 hours per class.
AGE: 12 years old and up
COST: $289.00 + HST per person. Early Bird Special $238 + HST
All materials* are included in the class.
Materials include artist-grade bristol paper, a set of 274-week professional-grade colour pencils*, ceramic blade, micro eraser and a pencil holder.
For more details click here. Price from $238
The Monster Trucks All Out Tour is on a collision course for Markham Fairgrounds.
Saturday, May 6th – you gotta be there!
Experience all the high-flying, ground-pounding action as iconic Canadian Monster Trucks battle it out in nonstop competition. Bucking Bronco, Wadded Up, Canadian Crusher, and more.
Meet the drivers for photos & autographs, and get up close with the HUGE Monsters at the Pre-show Pit Party.
Ever wonder what it’s like to ride in a REAL Monster Truck? Be sure to get your Monster Truck Ride tickets and experience the true power of these huge machines.
Plus fast-course, heart-pumping quad wars racing!
For more details click here. Price: from $25.39
After the success of LIGHT UP DOWNSVIEW and HANGAR SKATE, Northcrest Developments is excited to welcome back the public to The Hangar District with Drive-In Downsview: A Pop-Up Film Experience on the historic Downsview Airport Lands! Coming this May, guests will be able to enjoy a movie experience under the stars in Downsview’s Hangar District, each presented with a different community partner.
Grab your family and friends, pile into your car or bring lawn chairs, and enjoy a classic movie experience under the stars. Our pop-up drive-in movie event series features free snacks, a unique location on the Downsview Airport Lands, and a diverse selection of films that YOU voted on.
But that’s not all – Drive-In Downsview is not just about entertainment, it’s also about giving back to the community. Admission is by donation, with all funds going to local charities and matched by Northcrest Developments.
Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind event series that combines the magic of cinema, the charm of Downsview and the opportunity to support local charities.
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Ontario will celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.
This historic occasion will mark the first coronation of a Canadian Head of State in seven decades.
As part of the celebration, ten major cultural attractions and 39 provincial parks will offer free admission for day use.
Additionally, 39 provincial parks across Ontario will be open and offer free admission to the public.
Click here for more details and the list of free places to visit on May 6th! Price: FREE
The citizens of Bricksburg face a dangerous new threat when LEGO DUPLO invaders from outer space start to wreck everything in their path. The battle to defeat the enemy and restore harmony to the LEGO universe takes Emmet, Lucy, Batman and the rest of their friends to faraway, unexplored worlds that test their courage and creativity.
For more details click here. Price: $2.99
Welcome back to Canada’s Wonderland! We’re excited to open and have you join us on Friday, May 5 to kick off our 2023 season. Get ready for another year of big thrills and world-class attractions at Canada’s premier amusement park.
New rides opening this year include Tundra Twister, a one-of-a-kind 360-degree swing ride, and Snoopy’s Racing Railway, a family launch coaster. It will be the latest addition to our lineup of 18 roller coasters at the park, which also features guest favourites Yukon Striker, Leviathan and Behemoth.
Get back to family fun in our two kids’ areas with Snoopy and the PEANUTS gang and make sure to visit the all-new Lazy Bear Lodge restaurant, with its gourmet BBQ menu and Canadian-inspired drinks.
In the summer, don’t miss our spectacular event lineup and all the rides and slides in Splash Works, our 20-acre water park.
Four seasons of fun continue this fall with scare-free Halloween activities during the day at Camp Spooky and nighttime frights at Halloween Haunt. And in 2023 WinterFest will be back with magical, holiday delights and attractions.
All this fun begins on May 5 and we hope to see you there!
For more details click here. Price: from: $34.99
Here is a list of all the events going on at Markham Library branches this week. Scroll down for the link to the rest of the details on the Markham Library site. You can filter down to your choice of nearby libraries, type of event etc to find the events that suit you!
For more details click here. Price: FREE
A small group of people help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and a hefty dose of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus’ life dances across the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus’ messages of kindness, tolerance and love come vibrantly to life.
Boasting a score with chart-topping songs, a book by a visionary playwright, and a feature film, Godspell is a sensation that continues to touch audiences.
Godspell was the first major musical theatre offering from six-time Tony and three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Children of Eden); and it took the world by storm.
May 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18 and 19, 2023 at 8:00pm
May 7, 14 and 20, 2023 at 2:00pm
Recommended for all ages
For more details click here. Price: from $23
General pop culture will be the topic.
Maximum teams of 6. Prizes will be awarded for the winning team.
For more details click here. Price: $6
Your ticket includes a fabulous hour-long Yoga session with Cheryl and a pint of refreshing cold beer.
$5 from every ticket sold will go directly to Alzheimer’s Research.
For more details click here. Price: $35
Adil Esmail
Sales Representative
Century 21 Percy Fulton Brokerage
647-725-2565
2911 Kennedy Road
Toronto
