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dine & dance! Chinese Rhythm and Taste Featured
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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Modern Biology
Fri, Mar 26 – Sun, Mar 28

Modern Biology

Modern Biology has brought ‘plant music’ to the masses. Originally educated as a biologist, veteran musician Tarun Nayar brings his passion for nature and sound together in an ambient project that is organismic, immediate, uplifting, and deeply contextual. He uses modular synthesis, home built synthesizers and other analog equipment to improvise with the natural vibrations of a certain place and time – via plant bioelectricity, latent electromagnetic radiation, and even the earth’s resonant hum. Trained from childhood in Indian classical music, he uses the system of Indian raga to mold his musical choices for time of day and season. His performances are an effort to bring the listener into the present moment through vibration, space, and connection. His videos have been viewed over 100 million times and amassed him over 1 million followers online, and he has been featured by The Guardian, LA Times, BBC, Genius, Vice, The Verge, and DJ Mag among others. His recent albums have received editorial support on Spotify’s Music for Plants, Deep Listening, and Lava Lamp playlists. Recent live performances include Art Basel (Miami), MOCA (Los Angeles), New York Botanical Garden, and the Vancouver Art Gallery. Tarun’s ‘Field Trip’ project is an effort to reconnect listeners to the natural environment, especially in urban settings. Audiences assemble in a public park, forage, and then listen to music improvised from the bioelectric impulses of collected plants and mushrooms. Recent field trips include New York City, San Francisco, San Diego, Vancouver, and Toronto. In the fall of 2023 Modern Biology opens the Nobel Prize Museum’s Fungi Exhibition in Stockholm. Tarun is passionate about protecting wild places and has committed the lion’s share of the proceeds of this project to supporting the natural world.

Community Studio Theatre
Burlington Symphony Orchestra: Inspired by Nature
Saturday, March 27th
7:30PM – 10:00PM

Burlington Symphony Orchestra: Inspired by Nature

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* Debussy – Danse sacree et profane Vivaldi – Spring from The Four Seasons Debussy – Prelude a l’apres midi d’un Faun Dvorak – Symphony No. 6

Main Theatre
First Ladies of Jazz
Friday, April 2nd
7:30PM – 10:00PM

First Ladies of Jazz

This concert celebrates three jazz legends: Mildred Bailey, the Queen of Swing; Billie Holiday, Lady Day; and Ella Fitzgerald, the Queen of Jazz. Through their distinctive voices and groundbreaking artistry, these artists shaped the sound of jazz and left an enduring mark on music history. Presented by Tim Johnson (RUMBLE: The Indians Who Rocked The World) and Juliet Dunn (Niagara Jazz Festival), the performance features three vocalists backed by a jazz ensemble of JUNO Award and Order of Canada recipients. The program includes timeless songs from the Great American Songbook while tracing the musical roots of jazz — a fusion of African American, American Indian, and European traditions.

Main Theatre
Five Alarm
Friday, April 16th
7:30PM

Five Alarm

Directed by Melissa Roberts. Produced by TBD. A fairground in Killaloe, Ontario is home to the annual Wayne Rose Memorial Chili Cook Off, where Killaloe residents come each year to compete for the honour and the cash prize. The most determined of these is Ava Rose, who has tried (and failed) to win for sixteen years. This year, with the help of a new assistant, Ava returns to battle her former childhood friend and rival. If she can piece together her late father's missing Five Alarm Chili recipe, she might just piece together the mysteries of her past. Author: Kristen Da Silva. Ages: All Ages. Show Schedule: April 16, 2027 @ 7:30 pm April 17, 2027 @ 2:00 pm (matinee) April 17, 2027 @ 7:30 pm April 23, 2027 @ 7:30 pm April 24, 2027 @ 2:00 pm (matinee) April 24, 2027 @ 7:30 pm April 30, 2027 @ 7:30 pm May 1, 2027 @ 2:00 pm (matinee) May 1, 2027 @ 7:30 pm Prices: Adult: $33.00; Senior (60+): $28.00 Five Alarm was first produced by Port Stanley Festival Theatre in July of 2017 (Port Stanley, ON). Five Alarm is produced by permission of the Playwright and Marquis Literary (Colin Rivers) www.mqlit.ca. Kristen Da Silva is a member of the Playwrights Guild of Canada. Box Office: 905-639-7700. Email: info@theatreburlington.on.ca

Theatre Burlington, 2311 New St, Central Park, Burlington, ON · $28 - $33
Can You Sing Canada? Burlington Edition
Tuesday, April 20th
7:30PM – 10:00PM

Can You Sing Canada? Burlington Edition

Can You Sing Canada is a touring production now in its 7th year that holds local auditions to discover community singers and presents them in a live show. The performance features a dynamic lineup of local performers spanning all ages and musical styles, including rock, country, piano ballads, crooners, and pop. A Canadian rock band of seasoned industry veterans provides backing for all performances. The show incorporates audience participation through sing-alongs and group singing moments designed to engage the theatre.

Main Theatre
Macbeth
Tuesday, April 27th
7:30PM – 10:00PM

Macbeth

Alysa Pires’ wildly successful theatrical ballet, Macbeth, explores the dark side of human nature. The timeless themes of ambition, power, and corruption that characterize William Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy infuse this high-stakes piece with drama and suspense. An original score of toil and trouble by Canadian composer Adam Sakiyama and stunning visuals by Okanagan artist Jane Everett set the scene for an exploration of psychological decay. ABOUT BALLET KELOWNA Founded in 2002 in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, Ballet Kelowna is a creation-based company that has evolved into a pivotal force within Canada’s dance landscape. Championing the presentation of contemporary ballet, the company’s prolific repertoire resonates with diverse audiences across the country. Ballet Kelowna’s Artistic Director and CEO, Simone Orlando, is an award-winning choreographer and former dancer with Ballet BC and The National Ballet of Canada. Ballet Kelowna has been presented in over 90 Canadian communities, including recent debuts in Atlantic Canada and Quebec and has been invited to perform at the Banff Centre for the Arts and Toronto’s Fall for Dance North Festival. Under Orlando’s direction, Ballet Kelowna was named the 2024 Artistic Company of the Year by the BC Live Performance Network (formerly the British Columbia Touring Council) and was an organizational recipient of the Lieutenant Governor’s Arts and Music Award in 2022.

Main Theatre
Little Women, The Broadway Musical
Fri, May 7 – Sun, May 30

Little Women, The Broadway Musical

Little Women – The Broadway Musical is based on Louisa May Alcott's classic novel and follows the four March sisters—Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy—as they navigate life in Concord, Massachusetts during the Civil War. Meg is the oldest, nurturing and romantic; Jo is tomboyish, spirited and independent; Amy is artistic and ambitious; and Beth is sweet, loving, musical and fragile. The musical features a powerful score exploring personal discovery, heartbreak, hope, romance, and love. The production runs at Drury Lane in May 2027. Evening performances are at 8:00 p.m. on May 7, 8, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, and 29. Matinée performances are at 2:00 p.m. on May 9, 15, 16, 23, 29, and 30. Suggested for all ages.

Drury Lane Theatre
Burlington Symphony Orchestra: Last Night at the Proms
Saturday, May 8th
7:30PM – 10:00PM

Burlington Symphony Orchestra: Last Night at the Proms

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 our season finale and a traditional Proms performance featuring “Crown Imperial”, “Fantasia on British Sea Songs”, “Nimrod”, “Jerusalem”, “Pomp and Circumstance” and many more!

Main Theatre
Joss Arnott Dance – Meet the Hatter
Sunday, May 9th
4:00PM – 6:30PM

Joss Arnott Dance – Meet the Hatter

A dazzling new cinematic dance and multimedia experience sure to delight kids of all ages. Blending breathtaking choreography, storytelling, original music, digital projection, lighting, and animation, this imaginative production reimagines the iconic Hatter from Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland – with a twist. When no one arrives at the famous tea party, the lonely Hatter uses the power of his imagination to create his own magical Wonderland, leading audiences on a whimsical adventure filled with surprising encounters and spectacular visual worlds. Meet the Hatter celebrates the power of play, creativity, and self-belief – reminding us that imagination can unlock the extraordinary. Suitable for audiences aged 5 and up, “Five stars! This production is gold dust in today’s world, an hour-long memory to cherish forever… Marvel at an extraordinarily designed piece of dance theatre.” -Jackstage, 2025 About Joss Arnot Dance Company: Based in the North of England, Joss Arnott Dance was founded in 2010 and is a leading, professional and highly respected dance company within the UK. We produce ambitious, excellent and relevant dance productions that are grown from classical techniques, inspired by music and shaped by a modern aesthetic. We hold our communities and audiences at our core, creating relevant productions for a variety of people in a variety of spaces. The company’s productions consist of an athletic, technically brilliant cast of extraordinary performers, aiming to excite and inspire audiences regardless of their dance experience and knowledge, through Arnott’s stunning and dynamic classical contemporary choreographic style.

Main Theatre