Tumbling into Fall nicely with lots going to on keep you amused! Fall festivals, music, movies, art and crafts and much more! Scroll down to find out What’s On in Markham Sept 21st – 27th!
Applefest is back at Markham Museum!
Join us for our tastiest event on Saturday, September 23rd, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It’s guaranteed to be fun for the whole family. Save money and pre-purchase your tickets in advance for $10.00!
For more details click here. Price: fron $10
Join us for an afternoon of amazing live music! This is a community event, supporting local businesses, talent and creative vendors selling their products. In our backspace, Rouge River Brewery will be selling their delicious beer blends while Courtney from The School of Rock performs for you! Bring your lawn chair or hang out at the bar, and get comfortable! These events are generously supported by local businesses. This is an all ages and dog-friendly event series.
For more details click here. Price: FREE
How do you find lasting love in today’s world? For documentary-maker and dating app addict Zoe (Lily James), swiping right has only delivered an endless stream of Mr Wrongs, to her eccentric mother Cath’s (Emma Thompson) dismay. For Zoe’s childhood friend and neighbour Kaz (Shazad Latif), the answer is to follow his parents’ example and opt for an arranged (or “assisted”) marriage to a bright and beautiful bride from Pakistan. As Zoe films his hopeful journey from London to Lahore to marry a stranger, chosen by his parents, she begins to wonder if she might have something to learn from a profoundly different approach to finding love.
For more details click here. Price: $15
This is an all-star line-up, featuring Jerome Levon Avis (Levon Helm’s godson), on drums and vocals with special guests and a nine-piece band led by Maple Blues 2014 ‘Keyboardist of the Year’ Lance Anderson. The performance will recreate the atmosphere of The Band’s final concert, which was captured in Martin Scorcese’s award-winning concert film, The Last Waltz.
On the American Thanksgiving of 1976 at San Francisco’s Winterland Ballroom, The BAND performed what they called their “Last Waltz,” and invited many of their friends to join in the celebration. These friends included Bob Dylan, Ronnie Hawkins, Van Morrison, and Canadians Neil Young and Joni Mitchell and others who performed with The Band on this special night.
In this homage to The Last Waltz, Anderson’s special guests will perform the songs played and sung by these guest artists at the memorable 1976 concert.
Backed by a 9-piece band that includes Jerome Levon Avis, Terry Blersh on guitar, Dennis Pinhorn (The Hawks) on bass, Rob Gusevs (Blood, Sweat and Tears) on organ and Anderson (Joint Chiefs of Soul) on piano and vocals, this is a group of seasoned veterans who love the music. Anderson’s band also features a stellar four-piece horn section including David Dunlop (Boss Brass) on trumpet, Gord Meyers (Blood, Sweat and Tears) on trombone and tuba, Chris Murphy (The Maple Blues Band) on tenor sax and Simon Wallis (Lighthouse) on baritone sax. An all-star band!
For more details click here. Price: $60
Critical View is a dynamic 9 piece progressive rock band that offers an exciting and authentic experience by faithfully reproducing the music we’ve all grown to love. Join us as we celebrate Pink Floyd’s two greatest albums, performed live in stunning detail: The 1973 masterpiece ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’ and their follow up 1975 release, ‘Wish You Were Here.’ These landmark albums have captivated fans for decades. With continuous airplay since their release, and sales of over 45 million copies and 20 million copies respectively, they are truly time tested classics.
For more details click here. Price: from $34.52
After an escalation of blunders, Toopy and Dorothy, a comical genie, accidentally make Binoo’s beloved stuffed animal, Patchy-Patch, disappear. The trio immediately set out to find the fabulous land of “The Lost and Found” where Patchy-Patch is surely to be found. Along the way, the little group meets twin seagulls looking for their father, and a magnificent Princess who has lost her dance partner. Together, and despite Toopy’s bumbling ways, they will try to find Patchy Patch and their lost loves.
For more details click here. Price: $2.99
Make a masterpiece out of your night out! Grab your friends and join us this week for an Original Paint Nite party. Our talented local artist Odette Wells will guide you through all the steps to create your chosen painting in under two hours. You won’t believe what you can do! No experience necessary. Yaymaker events give you everything you need to get up, get out, explore your creative side and make YAY!
For more details click here. Price: $45
Featuring the works of Native Art Department International, with Norval Morrisseau (1932–2007), Daphne Odjig (1919–2016), Steve Snake (b.1966), and John Laford (1955–2021)
Curated by Anik Glaude
This exhibition features work by Native Art Department International (NADI) alongside pieces from the collections of the Varley Art Gallery of Markham and Markham Public Art. NADI is a long-term collaborative project founded in Brooklyn in 2016, and administered by Maria Hupfield and Jason Lujan. NADI works to avoid easy categorization by incorporating unannounced actions, curatorial projects, video screenings, paintings, and mixed-use installations.
The painting Woodland Boogie Woogie 6 exemplifies their collaborative work, which sees each artist taking turns to contribute to the large colorful abstract painting included in this exhibition. Their inspiration, and the name of their series, stems from the Woodland School of Art. The Woodland School’s approach was founded by Norval Morrisseau of the Anishinaabe Nation and taken up by other First Nation artists from the Great Lakes Region in the 1960s and 1970s. The style merged traditional imagery with elements of modern art and is defined by bold saturated colours and black curvilinear outlines. Focusing on the key aspects of the style, NADI abstracts the iconic colours and forms used by the Woodland School, in order to expand the visual language and continue the cultural conversation.
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Men of Note is a Male Voice Choir built on a foundation of Fellowship, Community Service and a mutual quest for Musical Excellence. We strive to provide entertainment, in the form of a wide variety of music, to enrich our community and to reach out to develop musical connections with other choirs, both across Canada and abroad.
As such the group has assembled a pleasing balance of tenor, baritone and rich, resonant bass voices that together create an almost perfect blend of sweet harmonious sound. The group believes that our selections of music appeals to most everyone; a mix of favourite and familiar melodies for spirituals, sacred anthems, folk and traditional songs, tunes from the musical stage and sometimes, a love ballad from the hit parade.
For more details click here. Price: from $20
Join us for the Richmond Hill ArtWalk, a vibrant celebration of art and culture! This exciting event will take place on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 10268 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3B7 as well at 6 studios featuring an additional 9 artists throughout Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of creativity and inspiration.
Discover a diverse range of art forms, including paintings, sculptures, photography, and more. Talented local artists will showcase their incredible works, offering a unique opportunity to admire and purchase one-of-a-kind pieces.
Whether you’re an art enthusiast or simply looking for a fun day out, the Richmond Hill ArtWalk has something for everyone. Explore the captivating displays, engage with the artists, and gain insights into their creative processes.
Bring your friends and family along to enjoy art demos, local restaurants, and interactive activities. This event promises a lively and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for fostering connections and igniting your imagination.
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture. At the end of each September, millions of people attend thousands of participatory arts and culture events across the country. Culture Days programs invite the public to get hands-on and behind-the-scenes to highlight the importance of arts and culture in our communities.
Each year, organizers of all disciplines produce this province-wide festival, hosting programs throughout Ontario and inviting the public to participate for free.
For more details click here. Price: FREE
A day of food, fun and community.
This family-friendly, food-forward event aims to enlighten, entertain and engage. The local community, their families and friends – are all invited to celebrate the fall harvest and the wonderful cuisines and cultures of Scarborough.
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Camp Spooky returns to Canada’s Wonderland this fall with family-friendly daytime Halloween activities and attractions every weekend. If you’re looking for things to do with the kids this Halloween, look no further! Included with Park Admission, Camp Spooky features trick-or-treating, a kids’ Halloween costume parade, live shows with The PEANUTS gang, meet n’ greets with Halloween characters, all your favourite rides, and much more!
Camp Spooky is a family-friendly Halloween event you won’t want to miss!
For more details click here. Price: FREE with admission.
Riversong is a program for female or non-binary identifying participants who love running in the woods, connecting with nature, and forging new relationships. The program runs over the course of five Saturdays in the forest surrounding Claremont Nature Centre.
Come get a little muddy, hike a little farther, and sing a little louder with Riversong!
$250 for all 5 sessions on Saturdays:
September 23 | October 21 | November 4 | December 2 | January 13
Riversong I is for participants aged 7 – 12.
Riversong II is for participants aged 12-17.
For more details click here. Price: $250 for 5 sessions.
Markham Fair occurs annually on the weekend before Thanksgiving, and hosts upwards of 60,000 attendees.
Approximately 3,000 exhibitors will enter more than 10,000 items, which will be judged and put on display during the fair.
Promoting excellence through competition in this way, is what makes fairs unique in comparison to other events. As well as the competitive displays of our fall harvest, the community is further brought together to enjoy various forms of entertainment such as horse pull, demolition derby, tractor pull, midway rides, livestock shows and displays of farm animals.
For more details click here. Price: from $10
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