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What's Happening: Windsor - April 30 - May 6
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WEATHERThursday
Cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers in the morning. Showers or thunderstorms beginning near noon. Risk of a thunderstorm in the morning. Amount 5 to 10 mm. Wind east 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming southwest 30 gusting to 50 in the afternoon. High 23. Humidex 28. UV index 6 or high. High: 23°C Low: 8°C Friday
Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm in the afternoon. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 20. UV index 6 or high. High: 20°C Low: 13°C Saturday
Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. High 13. High: 13°C Low: 11°C Sunday
Sunny. High 16. High: 16°C Low: 3°C Monday
Cloudy. High 17. High: 17°C Low: 9°C Based on Environment and Climate Change Canada data EVENTSReturn to the Forbidden Planet
Date: Thursday, May 01, 2025Time: 7:00 pm Location: The Kordazone Theatre Ticket Price: $25.00 General Admission $20 Student and Senior Special Pricing for May 1 ONLY: $20 General Admission, and $15 Student & Senior Summary: Shakespeare’s forgotten rock and roll masterpiece! Inspired by The Tempest, this high-energy jukebox musical is packed with rock ‘n’ roll classics, including “Great Balls of Fire,” “Good Vibrations,” “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood,” “Young Girl,” and “Gloria.” In RETURN TO THE FORBIDDEN PLANET, audiences blast off on a routine flight and crash into the planet D’Illyria, where a sci-fi version of The Tempest – set to rock ‘n’ roll golden oldies – unfolds with glee! The planet is inhabited by a sinister scientist, Dr. Prospero; his delightful daughter Miranda; Ariel, a faithful robot on roller skates; and an uncontrollable monster, the product of Prospero’s id. This will be a co-production between Korda and the Walkerville Centre for the Creative Arts. The show will be staged at the nearby WCCA, and in partnership with Stratford Off the Wall. Trivia Night at The Manchester Bar
Date: Thursday, May 01, 2025Time: 7:00 pm Location: The Manchester Summary: Thursdays are better with trivia! Join your host, BRN Trivia, at The Manchester Bar every Thursday at 7pm for free trivia with prizes for the winning teams. We’ll have drink specials and three rounds of trivia to keep you and your friends entertained and enjoying the evening! Hollywood Zoo Live At The Cherry
Date: Friday, May 02, 2025Time: 5:00 pm Location: The Cherry Rock Lounge Ticket Price: $10.00 Summary: Tribute to 80's Hair Metal Waitress
Date: Friday, May 02, 2025Time: 7:30 pm Location: Chrysler Theatre Ticket Price: Zone A $40.00+fees, Zone B $38.00+fees, Zone C $35.00+fees, Zone D $50.00+fees Summary: Waitress* is a moving story of resilience and self-discovery, following Jenna, a diner waitress with a gift for baking, as she navigates love, motherhood, and her longing for a better life. It features beloved music written by six-time Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles. Waitress is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com Asylum Windsor’s Monthly Dark Alternative Night
Date: Saturday, May 03, 2025Time: 9:00 pm Location: Villains Beastro Summary: The Asylum team returns to bring you the best in dark alternative music while surrounded by the city’s most unique and interesting venue! No cover, but tips are always welcome. Music ranges from goth, industrial, postpunk, new wave, shoegaze, EBM, retro, any anything else that strikes the mood – ranging from classics to brand new releases! Brass Camel Returns To Windsor Ft David Spade & The Noise Complaints
Date: Saturday, May 03, 2025Time: 4:00 am Location: Meteor Ticket Price: $17.50 Summary: Brass Camel returns to Windsor for an epic album release party at Meteor! Cinco de Mayo - Mexican themed buffet dinner
Date: Saturday, May 03, 2025Time: 6:00 pm Location: Chrysler Theatre Ticket Price: $49.95+taxes & fees Summary: Dinner Menu Hot Hiit With Hayley
Date: Saturday, May 03, 2025Time: 6:00 am Location: Windsor Ticket Price: $10.00 Summary: Get ready to sweat it out with Hayley in this high-intensity interval training session that will leave you feeling, strong, and energized! Paint & Sip - Mother's Day Event
Date: Saturday, May 03, 2025Time: 8:00 am Location: Windsor Crossing Premium Outlet Mall - inside Unit 170 (beside Bluenotes) Ticket Price: $15.00 Summary: Join us at Windsor Crossing for a guided painting session and mimosas - the perfect way to celebrate Mom! Take 2
Date: Saturday, May 03, 2025Time: 4:30 pm Location: Turbo Entertainment Complex Ticket Price: $15.00 – $21.00 Summary: We're back at it with another episode of Take 2! Take 2 is two shows in one. We start the night with comedy & end the night with a concert! But First, Coffee
Date: Sunday, May 04, 2025Time: 10:30 am Location: Sho Art, Spirit & Performance Ticket Price: $10.00 – $30.00 Summary: Join us for an afternoon of caffeine-fueled warbling in an ode to our favourite beverage - COFFEE! Cinco De Drinko At Treehouse
Date: Sunday, May 04, 2025Time: 1:00 pm Location: Treehouse Bar & Grill Ticket Price: $5.00 Summary: Join us for a wild Cinco de Mayo celebration at Treehouse with plenty of drinks and good vibes! Spring Into Gardening: Before Planting, Avoid These Deadly Mistakes!
Date: Sunday, May 04, 2025Time: 9:00 am Location: Cangro Agrifoods, Walker Road, Windsor, ON, Canada Ticket Price: Free Summary: Learn from an expert on how to avoid common gardening mistakes before planting to ensure a successful and flourishing garden this spring! Windsor Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky
Date: Sunday, May 04, 2025Time: 2:30 pm Location: Capitol Pentastar Theatre Summary: With soaring melodies, rich harmonies and plenty of drama, Tchaikovsky’s soul stirring Concerto No. 1 will take you on an emotional roller coaster. Pianist, Philip Chiu, takes the spotlight for this concerto. This concert also features the World Premiere of Syrian American composer, Malek Jandali’s Symphony No. 5 which uniquely integrates ancient Arabic melodies into Western classical orchestra, preserving and presenting the rich heritage of his homeland, Syria. Robert Franz, conductor Philip Chiu, piano PROGRAM: Jandali: Symphony No. 5 (World Premiere) Tchaikovsky: Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor for Piano & Orchestra This concert is 90 minutes. No intermission. Curtain Call Conversations take place after the concert. Series Sponsor: Bill and Rochelle Tepperman This concert is in honour of Arthur Weingarden. Curtain Call Conversations: Experience the music… stay for the conversation Join the Maestro and guest artists for exclusive conversations on stage about performance, creative process, where inspiration comes from, music composition, and more! Curtain Call Conversations take place between the Maestro and guest artist on stage, directly after a concert. Patron participation is encouraged. Acotar Anniversary Party
Date: Monday, May 05, 2025Time: 4:30 pm Location: Indigo Ticket Price: Free Summary: Let's celebrate the anniversary of A Court of Thorns and Roses with a magical party full of music, mocktails, costume contest and fun! Brewing For Comedy – Tuesdays
Date: Tuesday, May 06, 2025Time: 8:30 pm Location: Craft Heads Brewing Company Summary: Brewing For Comedy is a weekly Stand up comedy show tuesdays at Craft Heads Brewing Co. Every week a new ensemble of comedians take the stage, sharing their observations, stories and opinions. The show is balanced between new comedians and ones more experienced, with even a few pro touring acts stopping by. No two shows are the same, but there will always be something to remember. Hosted by Rob Kemeny and Paul Montanier (Windsor Comedy Fest, Thunderbay Comedy Fest, Laughfest, Paul Bunyan Comedy fest, NextBestComic winners) Featuring Tim Reaburn and Scott Gaughan from the DotDotDotwithTimandScott Podcast, Justin Pedick (voted best Local Comedian via detroit Metro Times), Billy Squires, Isaac Mulder and many more! THANK YOUThank you to our friends and sponsors for supporting this newsletter. |
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