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Saturday, July 18th
7:00PM 9:00PM

dine & dance! Chinese Rhythm and Taste

Burlington is known for its festivals and events! Join us for immersive events all year round. « All Events dine & dance! Chinese Rhythm and Taste July 18 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM $35 – $45 Get ready to taste, move, and experience culture in motion at Joseph Brant Museum during our dine & dance series! Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Details Date: July 18 Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Cost: $35 – $45 Event Category: Arts & Culture Website: https://museumsofburlington.ca/#modal Venue Joseph Brant Museum 1240 North Shore Blvd E Burlington , ON Canada + Google Map View Venue Website Related Events Stadacona & Naden Band of the RCN – CANADA’S NAVY TOGETHER IN CONCERT! June 18 @ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Friday Night Clay Date June 19 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Lakeshore Music and Arts Festival June 20 - June 21 Explore These Things To Do In Burlington Festivals & Events Arts & Entertainment Sports & Recreation Gardens & Parks Heritage Shop Previous Next Submit an Event Have an upcoming event in Burlington, Ontario that you would like to promote? Submit it for free and we will add your event to our calendar. Events include local concerts, festivals, theatre, live music, sporting events, outdoor attractions, tours, and culinary events. Preference will be given to events that drive tourism, are hosted by a tourism partner, or provide experiences for residents and visitors. Community events must be within Burlington/Halton and are free to attend or hosted by a not-for-profit. SUBMIT AN EVENT

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The Psychology of Cults
Wednesday, October 28th
7:30PM 10:30PM

The Psychology of Cults

The chilling truths behind cult indoctrination, brainwashing, and survival. Hosted by renowned cult interventionist Mike King, this gripping live show takes audiences deep inside the world of cults – how they form, why people join, and what it takes to break free. From infamous groups like Jonestown, Heaven’s Gate, and NXIVM to lesser-known but equally insidious organizations, Mike unpacks the psychology, manipulation tactics, and hidden dangers that cults use to control their members.

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360 ALLSTARS
Sunday, November 1st
4:00PM 5:30PM

360 ALLSTARS

BMX, basketball, breakdancing, acrobatics, drumming and more, the international smash hit returns! A phenomenal physical performance exploring all forms of rotation, 360 ALLSTARS connects the street with the elite to deliver a supercharged urban circus. Boasting a stellar cast of World Champion and World Record holding artists and athletes, 360 ALLSTARS is a spectacular fusion of the extraordinary artistry that emerges from street culture. Add to this a stunning live soundtrack delivered by award winning musicians, coupled with spectacular video projections, 360 ALLSTARS is as aurally exciting as it is visually astounding. A magnificent, colourful and astonishing expression of a generation that has reinvented the circus, 360 ALLSTARS is a revolutionary production that will leave you dizzy with excitement!

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Over the Ridge – The Story of Vimy Ridge
Wednesday, November 4th
7:30PM 10:00PM

Over the Ridge – The Story of Vimy Ridge

Over the Ridge examines the Battle of Vimy Ridge, which resulted in over 10,000 Canadian casualties and is often called the "battle that made Canada." Through direct storytelling, live music, and dance, the production explores misconceptions and varying perspectives on the battle while drawing parallels to other formative events in Canadian history. The show features inventive musical interpretations of WWI soldier songs and original choreography performed by members of Ballet Jörgen. It probes questions about how and why we grieve, and argues against the exploitation of young lives. Writer: Brendan McLeod. Music Director: Adrian Glynn. Music: The Fugitives (Brendan McLeod, Adrian Glynn, Carly Frey, Christopher Suen). Director: Julia Course. Choreography: Jacob Williams. Dancers: Ballet Jörgen.

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Matthew Good and His Band
Friday, November 6th
7:30PM 10:30PM

Matthew Good and His Band

Featuring Kevin Fox and His String Quartet This fall, Matthew Good and His Band take the stage in a uniquely immersive live experience, joined by a stunning string quartet led by renowned cellist Kevin Fox. Across two dynamic 45-minute sets, the evening weaves together beloved hits, deep cuts, and rare B-sides, reimagined through a rich interplay of acoustic intimacy and full-band intensity. From stripped-down solo moments to soaring, fully orchestrated arrangements, the performance moves fluidly between moods and textures, offering longtime fans and new listeners alike a powerful, cinematic reinterpretation of Matthew Good’s catalog.

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A Christmas Story - The Musical
Fri, Nov 6 Sun, Nov 29

A Christmas Story - The Musical

A lavish, glittering Holiday Musical for the whole family! Join Ralphie Parker on his quest for the Holy Grail of Christmas gifts – a Red Ryder air rifle. But to get it, he must navigate all the obstacles of the yuletide season. Will a neighbourhood bully, a strict schoolteacher, a distracted dad and a department store Santa thwart his quest? There's something for everyone in this hilarious love letter to Christmas past. A package of naughty and nice nostalgia to warm your winter. This musical adaptation of the beloved movie brings fabulous singing and dancing, and all the classic laughs to the Drury Lane stage. Suggested Ages: All Ages Schedule: Evenings 8:00 p.m. — November 6, 7, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 Matinées 2:00 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.) — November 8, 14, 15, 22, 28, 29 Performance dates: November 6, 2026 - 8:00 p.m. November 7, 2026 - 8:00 p.m. November 8, 2026 - 2:00 p.m. November 12, 2026 - 8:00 p.m. November 13, 2026 - 8:00 p.m. November 14, 2026 - 2:00 p.m. November 15, 2026 - 2:00 p.m. November 19, 2026 - 8:00 p.m. November 20, 2026 - 8:00 p.m. November 21, 2026 - 8:00 p.m. November 22, 2026 - 2:00 p.m. November 26, 2026 - 8:00 p.m. November 27, 2026 - 8:00 p.m. November 28, 2026 - 2:00 p.m. November 28, 2026 - 8:00 p.m. November 29, 2026 - 2:00 p.m.

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Shantero Productions Presents THE STAMPEDERS… ONE MORE TIME.
Saturday, November 7th
7:30PM 10:00PM

Shantero Productions Presents THE STAMPEDERS… ONE MORE TIME.

THE STAMPEDERS …. One More Time ‘They’re on their way, to the city lights’ … and, THE predominant Canadian Rock ‘n’ Roll band of the 1970s – The Stampeders – are bringing along all their classic hits: Wild Eyes, Carry Me, Oh My Lady, Devil You, Ramona, Minstrel Gypsy, Hit the Road Jack and, of course, the quintessential Canadian – and Hall of Fame – song, Sweet City Woman! A veritable soundtrack to a whole generation that will ‘carry you home’ … maybe not to Birmingham … but back to a time of tie-dyed t-shirts and elevator shoes, 15¢ coffee and homemade apple pie, dating and dreaming … By the time The Stampeders get to the first chorus of the first song, everyone will be singing along. No seventies group represented Canada’s musical identity to the world like The Stampeders. A quick look at Canada’s music scene from 1971 until 1976 confirms The Stampeders were truly the country’s international musical ambassadors, touring more extensively in Canada and overseas than any other Canadian group during that time. In 1977 the trio: Rich Dodson (lead guitar), Kim Berly (drums) and Ronnie King (bass) parted company but reunited, fittingly at the Calgary Stampede, 15 years later in 1992. Since then they’ve been recognized by SOCAN for their Lifetime Achievement, been inducted into the SOCAN Songwriters Hall of Fame on five occasions and the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame for their 1971 seminal hit Sweet City Woman. In March 2024, just before the Ontario leg of this tour, Ronnie King passed away. In the final days, while in palliative care, he insisted that his band mates carry on. Dave Chabot, renowned bassist and long time friend of the band, who was already scheduled to be on the tour to sit in for Ronnie as needed, was the obvious choice. Still, Ronnie remains a presence at every show, as Rich and Kim share stories from 50 plus years on the road and pay tribute with a retrospective video. The enduring musical legacy of The Stampeders … One More Time … ‘better catch a noon train, better get there for a rock ‘n’ rolling good time!’

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Michael Kaeshammer
Sunday, November 8th
4:00PM 6:30PM

Michael Kaeshammer

Michael Kaeshammer isn’t so much a piano player as a piano whisperer, a master musician and songwriter able to coax dazzling, kaleidoscopic sounds from his instrument in a way few can rival. Across a brilliant, globe-trotting career highlighted by nine tours of China, three appearances at the Olympics, and countless shows opposite international superstars, the German-born, B.C.-based Kaeshammer has electrified audiences with his indelible repertoire and consistently positive outlook on life which infuses his lyrics. “I am a very positive person,” confirms the seven-time JUNO Award nominee and unabashed foodie, who hosts cooking show Kaeshammer’s Kitchen on Vancouver Island’s CHEK TV. “I really love playing shows and being on-stage. If Turn It Up helps me to do more of that, then I’m all in. Music is my favourite thing to do.” “Kaeshammer’s piano playing is electrifying.” — Ottawa Citizen Sponsored by:

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Trooper
Wednesday, November 11th
7:30PM 10:00PM

Trooper

Trooper is one of Canada’s most beloved rock bands, with millions of records sold, dozens of hit songs, and a JUNO Award for Band of the Year. Known for iconic anthems like “We’re Here for a Good Time,” “Raise a Little Hell,” and “The Boys in the Bright White Sports Car,” the band has become a staple of Canadian rock. Inducted into both the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and Canada’s Walk of Fame in 2023, Trooper continues to electrify audiences across the country with their timeless hits and legendary live shows.

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Sometimes it Snows in April
Fri, Nov 13 Sat, Nov 14

Sometimes it Snows in April

Performed by a mime and a mezzo, Sometimes It Snows in April is a brief and wordless evocation of loss and the mysterious process of grieving.​ Sometimes it Snows in April began as a series of experimental short physical theatre pieces, in Spring 2024. In December 2024, Ric Knowles and Bó Bárdos joined to create Sometimes it Snows in April, which had a further development phase (through MT Space Theatre) in April 2025. The piece premiered at MT Space’s IMPACT Festival in Kitchener, Ontario, in Fall 2025. Created by Bó Bárdos, Trevor Copp, and Ric Knowles Directed by Ric Knowles Performed by Bó Bárdos & Trevor Copp Lighting Designer Cameron Slipp

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Burlington Symphony Orchestra: A Night at the Opera
Saturday, November 14th
7:30PM 10:00PM

Burlington Symphony Orchestra: A Night at the Opera

BSO On Sale Schedule Current Subscribers: Sat May 9 – Tue June 2, 2026. *Phone or In-Person Sales Only* New Full Season Subscriptions: Wed June 3, 2026. *Phone or In-Person Sales Only* Pick 3 Subscriptions: Tue Aug 4, 2026. *Phone or In-Person Sales Only* Single Tickets: Tue Aug 25, 2026. *Available online, phone, or in-person* Join us for an evening of beloved opera arias and overtures. Ignite your senses through the emotional wonders of opera.

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Classical Arts Entertainment Presents: The Nutcracker by The United European Ballet Company
Wednesday, November 18th
7:00PM 10:00PM

Classical Arts Entertainment Presents: The Nutcracker by The United European Ballet Company

Presented by Classical Arts Entertainment Performed by United European Ballet Step into the magical world of The Nutcracker, one of the most beloved holiday traditions of all time, brought to life in a dazzling Broadway-style ballet production filled with beauty, wonder, joy, and theatrical magic. This enchanting production by the United European Ballet tells the timeless story of young Clara, her mysterious Nutcracker Prince, the battle with the Mouse King, and a breathtaking journey to the Land of Sweets. With expressive choreography, colorful characters, elegant storytelling, and unforgettable holiday moments, this ballet is a perfect experience for audiences of all ages. Set to the magnificent score of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, one of the greatest composers in classical music history, The Nutcracker combines classical ballet tradition with the charm, warmth, and excitement of a grand theatrical holiday fairytale. Audiences will enjoy elaborate hand-painted sets, exquisite costumes created by European designers, and a brilliant cast of international dancers who bring this beloved story to life with artistry, emotion, and grace. Promoted by Classical Arts Entertainment under the leadership of Michael Art, this family-friendly production invites you to experience the magic of live theater at its finest. Bring your family, friends, loved ones, and children, and celebrate the holiday season with a beautiful performance filled with music, dance, dreams, laughter, and wonder. The Nutcracker is more than a ballet. It’s a celebration of imagination, family, childhood dreams, and the magic of the holidays. Ballet in two acts with one intermission. Suitable for ages 2 and up. For more information, please visit: www.classicalarts.net 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