Hamilton Blues Lovers

February 19-22, 2026

We try our best to make sure these listings are as accurate as possible. If you spot any errors or omissions, please email us at blueshamilton@gmail.com.

Feb 19-22 / Feb 23-Mar 1

Thursday, February 19

---- Before 7:00pm ----

Feb 17-20: Golden Horseshoe Music Fest @ Mohawk College, McIntyre Performing Arts Centre (Hamilton) $?

Taste of Oakville (some live music) (Feb 19-Mar 15)

10am-4pm: Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music (Exhibit) @ Visitor Experience Centre (Hamilton) (Jan 27-Dec 31, Tue-Sat)

10am-12pm: Breakfast of Champions (Radio Show) w Paul Panchezak (Trickbag) @ 93.3 CFMU or cfmu.ca (Weekly)

12-12:30pm: Ensemble! TV Show Hosted by Dave Rave & Starring Wayne Krawchuk & Carol Greene Recorded at Clifford Brewing @ Cable 14 (Hamilton) or live stream on cable14now.com

5:30pm: Jamie Petrie @ Forge BBQ (Ancaster) (Weekly)

6pm: Paul Mallard @ East End Social (Hamilton)

6-9pm: Open Mic @ Crystal Chandelier (Crystal Beach) (Weekly)

6-8pm: Ed Pizzo on the Baby Grand Piano @ Spirit in Niagara (Niagara-on-the-Lake) (Weekly)

6-9pm: Lucas Stagg @ Aging Oak (Cambridge) (Weekly)

6pm: Chandler Berardi @ Strykerz Kitchen & Bar (Kitchener)

6-8pm: Turk & The Hobbit (Juneyt & Derek) @ Molly Blooms (Waterloo) (Weekly)

6:30-9:30pm: James Ferris with Fried Balogna @ The Corktown Pub (Hamilton)(Weekly)

6:30pm: Jimmy Howard Trio @ Henry's on James (Hamilton)

6:30-8:30pm: Open Mic with Mark @ Shawn & Ed Brewing Co (Dundas)

---- After 7:00pm ----

7pm: Classic Country Open Mic with the Country Ramblers @ 447 Wing (Hamilton) (Weekly)

7pm: The Lion King Jr (Musical) @ Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts $30 (Feb 18-19)

7-10pm: Amanda Lynn Parker @ Teddy's (Grimsby)

7-10pm: Josh Coulter @ Judge & Jester (Grimsby) (Weekly)

7-9pm: Dealerz Choice Duo @ Doc Magilligan's (Niagara Falls)

7-10pm: Doug Root @ Manhattans (Guelph)

7:30pm: An Evening of Blues and Gospel XIV ft Lance Anderson, Garnetta Cromwell, Gavin Hope, Wade O. Brown, Mackenzie Jordan, Steve Pelletier, Everton White @ The Westdale (Hamilton) $?

7:30-10:30pm: Open Mic with Victor Morgado @ Your Neighbourhood Pizza Co (Beamsville) (Weekly)

7:30-10:30pm: Singer/Songwriter Series @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake)

Jennifer Lynn – 7:30 pm
Ryan Thomas Smelle – 8:30 pm
Jay Diem – 9:30 pm

7:30pm: Irish Mythen @ River's Edge (Paris) $52.56

8:30pm: KC & The Sunshine Band @ Fallsview Casino Resort, OLG Stage (Niagara Falls) $?

8pm: The 45th Annual Music Hall @ Drury Lane Theatre (Burlington) $? (Feb 13-Mar 8)

8pm: Iain Leslie Band @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $15

8-11pm: Open Mic Night + Jam @ Temple Bar (Oakville) (Weekly)

8-10pm: Dragan on the Sax @ Spirit in Niagara (Niagara-on-the-Lake) (Weekly)

8pm: Wide Mouth Mason + Stuck On Planet Earth @ Sonic Hall (Guelph) $36.10

8-11:30pm: Open Mic with Nora Crete and Derek Bowers @ Elora Legion (Weekly)

8pm: Matt Andersen w/ Mariel Buckley @ Centre In The Square (Kitchener) $?

8:30pm: Open Mic @ Coach & Lantern (Ancaster) (Weekly)

9pm: Paige Armstrong @ Fallsview Casino Resort, Lucky's Restaurant (Niagara Falls)

Friday, February 20

---- Before 7:00pm ----

Feb 17-20: Golden Horseshoe Music Fest @ Mohawk College, McIntyre Performing Arts Centre (Hamilton) $?

Taste of Oakville (some live music) (Feb 19-Mar 15)

7-7:30am: Ensemble! TV Show Hosted by Dave Rave & Starring Wayne Krawchuk & Carol Greene, Recorded at Clifford Brewing @ Cable 14 (Hamilton) or live stream on cable14now.com

10am-4pm: Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music (Exhibit) @ Visitor Experience Centre (Hamilton) (Jan 27-Dec 31, Tue-Sat)

12-1pm: Noon Hour Concerts ft Jackie Washington Day with Harrison Kennedy and Jesse O'Brien @ Hamilton Public Library, Central FREE

12-3pm: Canuck Tunes presents Shake It Up Live Taping Hosted by Famous Framus + Guests @ Cat & Fiddle (Hamilton) FREE

1-1:30pm: Come Sunday (Gospel Radio Show) w Paul Panchezak (Trickbag) @ 93.3 CFMU or cfmu.ca (Hamilton) (Weekly)

2-4pm: Open Jam with the No Name Band @ Elora Legion (Weekly)

5-8pm: Brad James @ Fool & Flagon (Hamilton) (Weekly)

5-8pm: Sean Bienhaus @ Joe Dog's Gasbar Grill (Burlington)

6pm: Four and Six @ Henry’s on James (Hamilton)

6-9pm: James Anthony @ Scout Cafe (Stoney Creek) (Weekly)

6pm: The Bull Collective @ Black Bull (Burlington) (Weekly)

6-9pm: Steve Dunn @ Tanners (Acton)

6-10pm: Velvet Frequencies - Black History Month @ The Hare Wine Co (Niagara-on-the-Lake) $19+

6-10pm: Ricardo Barboza Band & Samba Dancers @ Brasa (Niagara Falls) (Weekly Fri & Sat)

6-9pm: Acoustic Brad @ Sassy Britches Brewery (Brantford)

6-8pm: Michael Maguire @ 2 Rivers (Paris)

6pm: Fundraiser with Brian & Nick @ Strykerz Kitchen & Bar (Kitchener)

6-9pm: Chris Strei @ Sandbar on the Beach (Turkey Point)

6:30-8:30pm: Student Showcase @ Tabone Academy of Music (Hamilton) $10

6:30-8:30pm: East Coast Kitchen Party with Ferguson Young @ Corktown Pub, Downstairs (Hamilton) (Weekly)

6:30pm: Lucas Stagg @ Easy Pour (Cambridge)

6:30-8pm: Jesse Parent @ Jackass Brewing (Cambridge)

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7-10pm: Glenn Groves @ East End Social (Hamilton)

7-10pm: Michael Theodore @ Ottawa St Local (Hamilton) (Weekly)

7:30pm: Spencer Mackenzie Album Release Concert @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre $40.49 ($5 off for Escarpment Blues Society members)

7-11pm: John DeMarchi @ Burlington Legion

7-10pm: Dueling Pianos @ Uptown Social House (Burlington) (Every Fri & Sat)

7-10pm: Jeffrey Arthur Jazz Band @ Crystal Chandelier (Crystal Beach)

7pm: Loud Open Jam @ The Bank, Art House (Welland)

7-11pm: Tyler Wilson Band @ Polish Hall (Brantford) $5

7-10pm:

Stan Chang & Gary Taylor

@ Manhattans (Guelph)

7-11pm: Mike Meacher @ Fiddle & Firkin (Cambridge)

7pm: The Road Hammers with Doc Walker @ Centre In The Square (Kitchener) $?

7:30pm: The Crown Point Players present Dogfight: The Musical @ The Gasworks (Hamilton) $38.61 (Feb 20-28)

7:30pm: Theatre Ancaster Presents: The Drowsy Chaperone (Musical) @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, Peller Hall $36.59+ (Feb 20-Mar 1)

7:30pm: Superphonics @ Gator Ted's (Burlington)

7:30pm: Anne of Green Gables The Musical @ Hamilton Theatre Inc $? (Feb 13-Mar 1)

7:30pm: Bruce Cockburn @ Fallsview Casino Resort, OLG Stage (Niagara Falls) $?

7:30-10:30pm: John Rogers @ Malt & Barley Public House (Kitchener)

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8pm: Milk & Bone + Blair Lee @ Sonic Hall (Guelph) $26.33

8pm?: Vudicide & Guests @ Ooey Gooey's (Hamilton) $?

8pm: 2 Dollar Bills @ BLK Swan, Palladium Way (Burlington)

8pm: The 45th Annual Music Hall @ Drury Lane Theatre (Burlington) $? (Feb 13-Mar 8)

8pm: Corin Raymond @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $20

8-11pm: Four One Six @ Gingerman (Oakville)

8-11pm: Dan Box @ Teddy's (Grimsby)

8-11:45pm: Open Mic @ Mahtay Cafe (St. Catharines) (Weekly)

8-11pm: Evan Rotella @ Steele & Clover Public House (Port Colborne)

8pm: Elisa Thorn @ Silence (Guelph) $20

8-10:30pm: Yamaha All-Stars @ The Jazz Room (Waterloo) $?

8pm: Jully Black @ Maxwell's Concerts & Events (Waterloo) $?

8:30pm-12:30am: Rhythm & Bones @ Ye Olde Squire, Fennell (Hamilton)

8:30-11:30pm: Mykul @ Forge BBQ (Ancaster)

8:30pm: Chris Bray @ Coach & Lantern (Ancaster)

8:30pm: The Rumour Mill @ The Block Co, Edison Room (Burlington)

8:30-11:30pm: The Danny Boys @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake)

8:30-11:30pm: Chris Jupp @ Zander's Fire Grill (Brantford)

---- After 9:00pm ----

9pm: Shari Dunn, Jonny Kerr, Justin Dunlop @ Cat & Fiddle (Hamilton)

9pm: Synchronicity + Friends @ Corktown Pub, Downstairs (Hamilton) $?

9pm: Junestone @ The Capitol Bar (Hamilton)

9pm-1am: Final Plea @ Come by Chance (Hamilton)

9pm: Ralph Nicolle's 70th Birthday Party ft Folk Sinners & Friends @ Ridiculous, The Parlour (Hamilton) $20

9pm: Tone Deaf @ Jersey's Bar & Grill (Burlington)

9pm: Mike and Marco @ Blk Swan Kitchen Pub (Oakville)

9pm-12am: Rock of 80's @ Cat's Caboose (St. Catharines)

9pm-1am: Feverish Lemons @ Doc Magilligan's (Niagara Falls)

9pm-12:45am: Darren Hancock Band @ Fallsview Casino Resort, Splash Bar (Niagara Falls)

9pm: Bryan Sorensen Groove Trio @ Fallsview Casino Resort, Lucky's Restaurant (Niagara Falls)

9pm: Shane Pinchin @ 211 Main (Port Dover)

9:15pm: The Aleef Three @ Henry’s on James (Hamilton)

9:30pm: Jay Bleus Trio @ Helliwell Hall (St Catharines)

9:30pm-1am: Stuck in the 90s @ Olde Angel Inn (Niagara-on-the-Lake)

10pm: Empty Hours @ B-Side Social (Hamilton)

10pm: London Underground @ Powerhouse (Stoney Creek)

10pm: Uproar @ BLK Swan, Brant St. (Burlington)

10pm: AudioworX @ The Dickens (Burlington)

10pm-2am: Peter Peres @ Big Texas (Niagara Falls)

Saturday, February 21

---- Before 6:00pm ----

I Heart Beer & Taco Festival @ Convention Centre (Hamilton) $?

Taste of Oakville (some live music) (Feb 19-Mar 15)

9:30am-1pm: Freewheelin' Folk Show (Radio Show) Hosted by Jim Marino @ 93.3 CFMU or cfmu.ca (Hamilton) (Weekly)

10am-4pm: Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music (Exhibit) @ Visitor Experience Centre (Hamilton) (Jan 27-Dec 31, Tue-Sat)

1pm: The Coachmen (Chris Wheeler, Colin Lapsley, Matt Burns) with Dwayne LaForme @ Coach & Lantern (Ancaster) $?

1pm: 4th Annual Black History Variety Show + Vendor Market @ FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Robertson Theatre (St. Catharines) $PWYC

1:30-5pm: James Anthony & Djino LeFrancois @ Uptown Social House (Burlington)

2-5pm: Ken Musson @ Battlefield Legion (Stoney Creek) $10

2pm: Anne of Green Gables The Musical @ Hamilton Theatre Inc $? (Feb 13-Mar 1)

2pm: The 45th Annual Music Hall @ Drury Lane Theatre (Burlington) $? (Feb 13-Mar 8)

2-5pm: Mike Branton & Friends @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $10 (Weekly)

2-4:30pm: Open Mic with Victor Morgado @ Smoke and Moonshine (Beamsville) (Weekly)

2-4pm: Jazz Jam @ The Jazz Room (Waterloo) (Bi-Weekly)

2-6pm: Hammertones @ Live at the Lodge (Port Dover) $5

2:30pm: Mike Lynch +Jay Peters @ Someplace Else (St. Catharines)

2:30-6:30pm: Brant Parker Blues Band + Little Magic Sam and Maia Van Rees @ Donnelly's Pub (Thorold) $10

2:30-6pm: Mardi Gras with Blues Etc ft Steve Grisbrook & Ian Andrews @ Regency Athletic Centre (Niagara Falls)

3-6pm: Smoke Wagon Blues Band + Trickbag @ Corktown Pub, Downstairs (Hamilton) $20 - $5 off for Escarpment Blues Society members)

3-7pm: Waylon Crybaby & The Squeaky Wheels @ Come by Chance (Hamilton)

3-6pm: Warren Jones @ Carrigan Arms (Burlington) $5

3-5pm: Eddie Paton @ Nickebrook Brewing (Burlington)

4-7pm: Jazz Express @ Cat's Caboose (St. Catharines) (Weekly)

4:30-5pm: Ensemble! TV Show Hosted by Dave Rave & Starring Wayne Krawchuk & Carol Greene, Recorded at Clifford Brewing @ Cable 14 (Hamilton) or live stream on cable14now.com

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6pm: Ian Green @ Henry’s on James (Hamilton)

6-9pm: Tone Dogs @ Briskit BBQ (Georgetown)

6-10pm: Ricardo Barboza Band & Samba Dancers @ Brasa (Niagara Falls) (Weekly Fri & Sat)

6-9pm: Paul Mallard @ Flux Brewing Company (Brant)

6-8pm: Cody Wood @ 2 Rivers (Paris)

7-10pm: South River Slim @ Crystal Chandelier (Crystal Beach)

7pm: Eaten by Sharks Video Shoot ft Mind Swell, Catastrophic Hemorrhage, Duskwalker @ The Bank, Art House (Welland) $20 adv/$25 door

7-11pm: Road Apples (Hip Tribute) + Dave Rave & Evan Rotella @ Club Italia Event Centre (Niagara Falls) $?

7-11pm: Cobby's Kitchenr Party @ Dunsdon Legion (Brantford)

7-10pm: Andrew Schoettler Trio @ Manhattans (Guelph)

7pm: Dave Mendard @ Easy Pour (Cambridge)

7:30pm: The Zep Show @ The Westdale (Hamilton) $?

7:30pm: The Crown Point Players present Dogfight: The Musical @ The Gasworks (Hamilton) $38.61 (Feb 20-28)

7:30pm: Theatre Ancaster Presents: The Drowsy Chaperone (Musical) @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, Peller Hall $36.59+ (Feb 20-Mar 1)

7:30pm: Kellylee Evans @ The Burlington Performing Arts Centre $44.50

7:30pm: Oakville Chamber Orchestra: Party @ Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts $45

7:30-9:30pm: Port Colborne Operatic Society presents Legally Blonde: The Musical @ Lakeshore Catholic High School (Port Colbourne) $? (Feb 14-Mar 1)

7:30pm: The Road Hammers, Doc Walker & Michelle Wright @ Fallsview Casino Resort, OLG Stage (Niagara Falls) $?

7:45pm: Conversation + Eyes Like Static + Dammit Goldie @ Mills Hardware (Hamilton) $26.33

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8pm: The Outskirts @ Buddy's Roadhouse (Hamilton)

8pm: Slacker @ Ooey Gooey's (Hamilton)

8pm: Blank Expression: A Special Event in Support of Todd @ Bridgeworks (Hamilton) $26.69

8pm: Wide Mouth Mason @ Warehouse Concert Hall (St. Catharines) $36.10

8pm?: Fabulous Wonderfuls @ Hammerhead's Fish & Chips (Hamilton)

8pm?: Gary Rothwell @ The King George (Hamilton)

8pm: The Twisters @ Black Bull (Burlington)

8pm-12am: Free for a Reason @ Carrigan Arms (Burlington) No Cover

8pm: Steve Strongman @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $30

8-11pm: Fat Tony Band @ Gingerman (Oakville)

8pm: Kim Foo Band @ Pump & Patio (Oakville)

8-11pm: Jeff Riley @ Teddy's (Grimsby)

8pm: Lennox and the Hot Flashes with Stölen @ Sonic Hall (Guelph) $20.51

8pm: Sam Roberts Band @ River Run Centre (Guelph) $109

8-11pm: Blackburn Brothers @ The Busholme (Erin) $35

8-10:30pm: Tim Shia’s “Worst Pop Band Ever” @ The Jazz Room (Waterloo) $?

8pm: Big Sugar (Hemi-Vision 50th Anniversary Tour) @ Maxwell's Concerts & Events (Waterloo) $?

8-11pm: The Bash @ Mudcat Bowling and Entertainment Centre (Dunnville) $?

8pm: Green'D Eh - Tribute @ Capitol 33 (Delhi) $22.60

8:30pm: Sarah Church & Adam Ostrossser @ Thirsty Cactus (Dundas)

8:30pm: Stone the Radio @ Coach & Lantern (Ancaster)

8:30pm: Dela Walk Duo @ Winchester Arms (Dundas)

8:30pm: Emerg, Rae Melvin, Theia, Run Maggie Run @ The Block Co, Edison Room (Burlington) $20 door

---- After 9:00pm ----

9pm: Fiction @ Cat & Fiddle (Hamilton)

9pm: 80s Gone Wild: A Tribute to Hair Band @ Ridiculous (Hamilton) $22.63

9pm: Dirty Pioneers @ Jersey's Bar & Grill (Burlington)

9pm: The Feverish Lemons @ Cat's Caboose (St. Catharines)

9-11:59pm: New Rising Sun @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake)

9-11:45pm: Moonlight & Co @ Doc Magilligan's (Niagara Falls)

9pm-12:45am: Darren Hancock Band @ Fallsview Casino Resort, Splash Bar (Niagara Falls)

9pm: Ryan Thomas Smelle @ Fallsview Casino Resort, Lucky's Restaurant (Niagara Falls)

9pm: Shari & Jonny @ 211 Main (Port Dover)

9:15pm: Matthew Pullcino Trio @ Henry’s on James (Hamilton)

9:30pm-1am: Whiskey Rattlers @ Olde Angel Inn (Niagara-on-the-Lake)

9:30pm-1:30am: Jasmine T Band @ Bonitas (Brantford)

10pm: Cheap Thrills @ B-Side Social (Hamilton)

10pm: Soldiers of Harmony @ Powerhouse (Stoney Creek)

10pm: Music Factory @ BLK Swan, Brant St (Burlington)

10pm: Real Kevin @ The Dickens (Burlington)

10pm-2am: Evermile @ Big Texas (Niagara Falls)

Sunday, February 22

---- Before 3:00pm ----

Taste of Oakville (some live music) (Feb 19-Mar 15)

1:30-2am: Ensemble! TV Show Hosted by Dave Rave & Starring Wayne Krawchuk & Carol GreeneRecorded at Clifford Brewing @ Cable 14 (Hamilton) or live stream on cable14now.com

11:30am-2pm: Jazz Brunch with Henry Strong & Friends @ Ottawa Street Local (Hamilton) (Weekly)

11:30am: Beatles Brunch ft Andrew McTaggart @ Black Bull (Burlington) (Weekly)

1pm: Harrison Kennedy w/ Jesse O’Brien @ Henry’s on James (Hamilton)

1-4pm: Starla Silvestri @ The Hub (Welland)

1:30-4:30pm: Irish Jam Sessions @ Doc Magilligan's (Niagara Falls) (Weekly)

2pm: The Crown Point Players present Dogfight: The Musical @ The Gasworks (Hamilton) $38.61 (Feb 20-28)

2-5pm: Open Mic Hosted by SnowHeel Slim @ Checkered Flag (Hamilton) (Bi-Weekly)

2-5pm: Tim Hebert @ Battlefield Legion (Stoney Creek) $10

2pm: Theatre Ancaster Presents: The Drowsy Chaperone (Musical) @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, Peller Hall $36.59+ (Feb 20-Mar 1)

2-5pm: Rocket & the Renegades @ Clifford Brewing Co (Hamilton) $10/PWYC

2pm: The 45th Annual Music Hall @ Drury Lane Theatre (Burlington) $? (Feb 13-Mar 8)

2pm: Anne of Green Gables The Musical @ Hamilton Theatre Inc $? (Feb 13-Mar 1)

2-5pm: James Anthony & Krista Blondin @ Ned Devine's (Milton)

2pm: Port Colborne Operatic Society presents Legally Blonde: The Musical @ Lakeshore Catholic High School (Port Colbourne) $? (Feb 14-Mar 1)

2-5pm: The Black Sheep @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake)

2-5pm: Ron McEwen @ Olde Angel Inn (Niagara-on-the-Lake)

2pm: Tyler Wilson Band @ Buck’s Tavern (Brantford)

2-5pm: Brantford Open Stage @ Best Western (Bi-Weekly) $5

2-4:30pm: The Tonewheels @ The Boathouse (Kitchener) (Weekly in Feb)

2-4:30pm: Jack & Danica @ Malt & Barley Public House (Kitchener)

2:30pm: Niagara Symphony Orchestra Presents Eroica @ FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall (St. Catharines) $46+

---- After 3:00pm ----

3pm: The Whiskey Bros @ Cat & Fiddle (Hamilton)

3pm: Kurk & Lionel Bernard @ Come by Chance (Hamilton)

3-6pm: Randall Hill & Steve Sinnicks @ Lionshead (Hamilton)

3-6pm: Open Stage with Hellion Ton @ Cornerstone (Guelph) (Weekly)

4pm: Glenn Groves @ Black Bull (Burlington) (Weekly)

4-8pm: Grand River Blues Society : Blues Camp Fundraiser @ Edelweiss Tavern (Kitchener) $27.96

Don't Know Five Blues Band: 4pm
Better Than Nothing: 5 pm
Featured Alumni Jam (Spencer Mackenzie, Isy Aboagye, Avalon Bridger, Quinn Sutherland, Jacob Shay, Eryn Simoes, Anashe Manthenga, Alyssa Rushton, Jack Blurton, Adam Blackburn, Zackary Laros & More)

6:30-9:30pm: The Paige Armstrong Band @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake)

7pm: Jam @ Henry’s on James (Hamilton) (Weekly)

7pm: Champagne James Robertson @ The Capitol Bar (Hamilton)

7-11pm: Jam @ The Hub (Welland)

7:30pm: Open Mic @ Golden Brothers (Welland) (Weekly)

COMING SOON!

February (Black History Month)

January 27-December 31, 10am-4pm: Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music (Exhibit) @ Visitor Experience Centre (Hamilton)

February 13-March 8: The 45th Annual Music Hall @ Drury Lane Theatre (Burlington) $?

February 13-March 1: Anne of Green Gables The Musical @ Hamilton Theatre Inc $?

February 14-March 1: Port Colborne Operatic Society presents Legally Blonde: The Musical @ Lakeshore Catholic High School (Port Colbourne) $?

February 19-March 15: Taste of Oakville (some live music)

February 23, 6-7:45pm: Guitar Pickers (Open Stage) @ Hamilton Public Library, Greensville (Weekly)

February 23, 6:30-8pm: Open Mic & Workshop with Victor Morgado @ Smoke and Moonshine (Beamsville) (Bi-weekly)

February 23, 7-9pm: Brant Harmonica Guild @ Knights (Brantford) (2nd & Fourth Mondays)

February 24, Soupfest @ Convention Centre (Hamilton)

February 24, 12pm: Brock University Presents Ryan Baxter (Piano) @ FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Recital Hall (St. Catharines) $?

February 24, 7-10pm: The John McKinley Jam @ The Huether Hotel Jazz Room (Waterloo) (Bi-weekly)

February 24, 7:30pm: Sisters in Song: Heather Bambrick @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre $?

February 25, March 5: Roots En Route Arts Festival @ Music Hall (Hamilton) $?

February 25, 8pm: Andre Bisson Band @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $30

February 26, 5:30-6:30pm: Bal Folk Music Workshop @ Guelph Arts Council PWYC/$10 suggested

February 26, 6:30-7:30pm: Bal Folk Dance Workshop (ft Live Music) @ Guelph Arts Council PWYC/$10 suggested

February 26, 7pm: Sounds Gay! Open Mic @ Mosaic (Hamilton) (4th Thu)

February 26, 7:30pm: Live Jam & Open Mic Hosted by Sessionista @ The Barber Towne Pub (Georgetown) (2nd & 4th Thu)

February 26, 9pm-1am: Open Jam & Live Band Karaoke ft Detour @ Tracie's Place (Hamilton) (Last Thu)

February 27-March 8: Frost Bites (Hamilton)

February 27-28: Because Brrr Craft Beer Sessions @ Bridgeworks (Hamilton) $?

February 27, 7pm: Jack de Keyzer @ Shawn & Ed Brewing Company (Dundas) $37.61

February 27, 8pm: Spencer Mackenzie Album release Concert @ The Sanctuary - Centre for the Arts (Ridgeway) $?

February 27, 8pm: Queensrÿche & Quiet Riot @ Fallsview Casino Resort, OLG Stage (Niagara Falls) $?

February 28, 7:30pm: Portage @ Wesley United Church (Cambridge) $20 #

February 28, 7pm: Ja Rule & Trina @ Kitchener Auditorium $78.65+ #

March

January 27-December 31, 10am-4pm: Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music (Exhibit) @ Visitor Experience Centre (Hamilton)

February 25, March 5: Roots En Route Arts Festival @ Music Hall (Hamilton) $?

March 1, 2-5pm: Brantford Open Stage @ Best Western (Bi-Weekly) $5

March 3, 8-9:30pm: Steve Strongman Acoustic Sessions with Colin Lapsley + Shane Guse & Roly Platt @ Coach & Lantern (Upstairs) $?

March 5, 7-10pm: Ginger St. James @ The Boiler & Whistle (Hamilton) (1st Thu)

March 6: Bandcamp Friday

March 6, 8pm: Maple Blues Revue with Jay Douglas and Quisha Wint @ The Westdale (Hamilton) $44.75 ($5 off for Escarpment Blues Society members)

March 7, 4-7pm: Open Mic Blues Jam Ft. Garnetta Cromwell and The GroovMasters @ Corktown Pub, Downstairs (Hamilton) $? (1st Sat)

March 8, 2-5pm: Brantford Open Stage @ Best Western (Bi-Weekly) $5

March 11, 8pm: Crash Test Dummies @ Maxwell’s Concerts & Events (Waterloo) $?

March 12: 7-10pm: Greg Brisco & Ian Andrews @ The Boiler & Whistle (Hamilton) (2nd Thu)

March 13-15: Studio Series - The Songs of Mystery and Intrigue @ Theatre Aquarius (Hamilton) $? #

March 13, 5pm: Artcrawl @ James Street North (Hamilton)

March 13, 8pm: Bedouin Soundclash @ Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts $75

March 13, 8pm: St. Patty's Day Party with Fiddlestix @ Capitol 33 (Delhi) $33.90

March 14, 8pm: Kenny Wayne Shepherd w Jimmie Vaughan @ Fallsview Casino Resort, OLG Stage (Niagara Falls) $?

March 16, 7:30pm: Bedouin Soundclash @ FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall (St. Catharines) $33+

March 19, 7:30pm: Irish Rovers @ FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall (St. Catharines) $33+

March 20, 8pm: Sloan @ Maxwell's Concerts & Events (Waterloo) $?

March 22, 2-5pm: Brantford Open Stage @ Best Western (Bi-Weekly) $5

March 22, 8pm: Tenille Townes @ Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts $90

March 24, 8pm: Tenille Townes @ Sanderson Centre (Brantford) $55+

March 26, 7:30pm: The Slocan Ramblers @ Emmanuel United Church (Waterloo) $40

March 27-28, 8pm: Alfie Zappacosta @ Tabone Academy of Music (Hamilton) $55

March 28, 8-11pm: Jack de Keyzer @ Registry Theatre (Kitchener) $40

March 29, 8pm: Old Man Luedecke @ Mills Hardware (Hamilton) $25.33

March 30, 8pm: Old Man Luedecke @ Sonic Hall (Guelph) $26.33

March 31, 7:30pm: Sisters in Song: Sandra Bouza@ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre $?

April

January 27-December 31, 10am-4pm: Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music (Exhibit) @ Visitor Experience Centre (Hamilton)

April 2, 7:30pm: George Thorogood & The Destroyers @ FirstOntario Concert Hall (Hamilton) $?

April 2, 8pm: Grand River Blues Society Presents Grand Thursday ft David Gogo, Jesse O'Brien & Steve Marriner @ Polish Hall (Brantford) $25 adv/$30 door ($5 for Blues Society members)

April 5, 2-5pm: Brantford Open Stage @ Best Western (Bi-Weekly) $5

April 15-May 3: Finding Neverland (Musical) @ Hamilton Family Theatre (Cambridge) $62 #

April 19, 2-5pm: Brantford Open Stage @ Best Western (Bi-Weekly) $5

April 25, 7:30pm: Lee Brice, Grace Tyler, Brett Kissel @ Kitchener Auditorium $63+

April 28, 7:30pm: Sisters in Song: Angelique Francis @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre $?

May

January 27-December 31, 10am-4pm: Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music (Exhibit) @ Visitor Experience Centre (Hamilton)

May 5, 7:30pm: Ian Thomas... Not Gone Yet! @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre $?

May 12, 7:30pm: Ian Thomas... Not Gone Yet @ Sanderson Centre (Brantford) $83

Feb 19-22 / Feb 23-Mar 1