Each week, we’re taking turns to share a list of hand-picked events we think are worth your time. Here are our choices for the week ahead.
Friday, November 16
Cinquefoil #12: Dissonance
8:00 p.m. — Church of St. John the Evangelist (Rock On Locke)
Now in its second season, Cinquefoil runs bi-monthly but the format is the same – 5 artists, 10 minute sets, 1 theme. The live music series is your chance to be exposed to music you may not otherwise see; it’s a mix of singer-songwriters as well as classical musicians. Bonus: there’s Fairweather craft beer on hand for a little Booze in the Pews, as Cinquefoil organizer Steve McKay likes to say! (More info)
Saturday, November 17
Scott Orr, Fanny Price, Essen
8:00 p.m. — The Mule Spinner
The fall season of Live At The Mule Spinner (11 Landsdowne Ave; part of The Cotton Factory) continues with a showcase of artists from local label Other Songs. Experience Scott Orr, Fanny Price, and Essen (think singer-songwriter/folk artists with electronic elements in the case of Essen). The fall show lineups are curated by I Heart Hamilton and sponsored by Shawn & Ed Brewing, Hamilton Arts Council and The Cotton Factory. (More info)
Saturday, November 17
VUE
7:30 p.m. — The Art Gallery of Hamilton
Advanced Vision hosts their first annual Charity Eyewear Event in support of Friends With Hearts, which raises funds to provide toys and essentials to local families in need during the holidays with the aid of The Good Shepherd. The classy evening has a strict black and white attire dress code and features DJ Donna Lovejoy, shopping, makeovers, giveaways, drinks, a runway show and more. (More info)
Saturday, November 17
Dessert: Cherry Pop Edition
10:00 p.m. — Absinthe Hamilton
Party planners Adam and Steve host their latest edition of Dessert. This month’s queer & LGBTQI2+ (all are welcome) dance party and drag show features a performance from Juiceboxx plus Dessert’s resident DJ Martin LeGuerrier to keep the dancefloor popping all night. (More info)
Sunday, November 18
Makeology Holiday Market
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. — The Art Gallery of Hamilton
Holiday shopping is upon us! If you have to buy gifts, why not do it in the most local and sustainable way. Makeology Holiday Craft Market will be full of unique gift ideas and here’s a bonus: your admission of $5 includes admission to the AGH (usually $10). (More info)
Tuesday, November 20
PAJAMARAMA for POGO
Local personalities Lou Molinaro of This Ain’t Hollywood, Terra Lightfoot, David Premi of dpai architecture inc., and Tim Potocic of Sonic Unyon Records / Supercrawl and myself (Kristin Archer), will be visiting local businesses to encourage donations to the Pediactric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO). Please show your support by donating online to “Team Kristin Pajamas” or to any of us!
Wednesday, November 21
Smooth Comedy
7:00 p.m. — Staircase Cafe Theatre
It’s part sketch comedy, part stand-up comedy, part music, part magic – it’s Smooth Comedy! If you haven’t yet experienced this hilarious monthly show at The Staircase, now is the time as it is the last of 2018. (More info)
Event details are always subject to change. Please see the individual event pages for more info.
Author’s note: I have affiliations with Cinquefoil, Pajamarama, and The Mule Spinner events.
