What’s On in Markham This Week – May 27th – June 2nd

There is a lot going on this week despite the continued lockdown. We have also included an event that is for next month so that you can get your tickets in advance! For ongoing events for children click here. Hope you enjoy this list of What’s On in Markham This Week – May 27th – June 2nd.

Together Apart: Summer Cirque Event – Markham Fairgrounds – July 1st – August 1st

Although this event is not happening this week – it is an IN-PERSON event and it’s happening in Markham! Live performances, food and beverages, brilliant lighting, vibrant colours! ‘A Summer Tale’ takes audiences into a fantasy world where the lives of 10 magical characters converge at a ball celebrating the summer solstice. Driven by an elegant soundtrack and an interactive performance, the story being told is guaranteed to warm your heart.

We thought you may like to buy your tickets to make sure you don’t miss it!

Click here for more details and booking. Price: From $65

Virtual Princess Play Day – May 29th 12.00pm

Join Princess Beauty and Cinderella on Zoom for the first party of 3 fun filled party dates! Make a crown, listen to storytime, have a princess lesson and they promise a special keepsake – spots are limited so book your spot asap!

Click here for more details. Price: $10 for one party or $25 for all 3.

Power Kids – Make Your Places – May 30th 9.00am

Join The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery in this online art-making activity. Families will create a small-scale two- or three-dimensional maquette of themselves, with a background inspired by a cherished family occasion. Participants will use materials such as paper, wire, popsicle sticks, and more.

For more details click here. Price: FREE

Cookies from the Creek Virtual Baking Workshop – May 29th 11am

Join the cooks at the Black Creek Pioneer Village Half Way House Kitchen to bake some of their popular cookie recipes from their historic kitchen. They will delve into the fascinating history of cookies and the ingredients that make up these recipes. Suitable for all ages and no previous baking experience is required.

Click here for more details. Price: $25 per household.

SoundOn Presents: Scott Smiths Adventures in Pedal Steel – May 28th 11pm

This livestream aims to recreate the popular Adventures in Pedal Steel shows that happened every month at The Heatley from 2016 to 2020. With his hot band and some incredible guest singers, Scott Smith will show how the pedal steel guitar can be used in all kinds of genres, from country to soul, indie-folk to gospel and all points in between. Filmed at Blue Light Studios and presented by SoundON, 50% of all tickets sales will go to the Music Heals Charitable Foundation. Featuring Paul Pigat, Khari Wendell McClellend, Marin Patenaude, Kathleen Nisbet, Mary Ancheta, Jeremy Holmes and Liam MacDonald.

For more details, click here. Price $10

Johannes Linstead Live Stream – May 29th 8pm

Oakville’s own Johannes Linstead brings his award winning sound to the Oakville Centre’s stage for an unforgettable evening of Mediterranean and Caribbean rhythms. Together with his group, consisting of percussion, accordion, guitars and bass, they will perform songs from their Billboard-charting albums as well as music from their exciting upcoming release, Bohemian Strings.

For more details click here. Price: $15

Michelangelo’s Vatican & Sistine Chapel Virtual Tour with a Vatican Guide – May 30th 1pm

This awesome hour long virtual tour of the Vatican includes:

• English-speaking, licensed, and expert Vatican guide
• Explore the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica all from your computer
• If you have any questions, there’s a live Q&A session with your guide.

Click here for more details. Price: $15

Metropolitan Museum of Art American Art to 1900 Livestream Programme – May 29th 11.00am

Join Robert Kelleman from Washington DC History & Culture for this jaunt to the Met in New York for a virtual/online tour of their amazing American Art collection. This is part one in a two-part programme on American art created from the colonial period through 1900 (part two – Sunday, May 30, focuses on American art from 1900 to the present).

Click here for more details. Price: FREE