What's Happening: Windsor

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Welcome to Wednesday, Windsor!

John Fogerty is at Ceasars tomorrow night. Grab tickets while you can!

Our very own Jeff Denomme is featured in The Zookeeper, a Docu-Series by The Haunted Zoo. There is a free screening on Saturday. Guests will enjoy the entire first season of The Zookeeper (all six episodes) in one continuous screening with a total running time of approximately 90 minutes. Doors open at 1:30 p.m., with the screening beginning promptly at 2:00 p.m.

What's Happening: Comedy - Windsor Regency Ball - Workshops - Butterfly Festival - Live Music - Windsor Premiere Of 'The Zookeeper' - Punk Rock Flea Market - Kona Sushi Masterclass - International Diaspora African Festival - Our sports teams are starting their new seasons. Basketball and Soccer games, both home and away this week. Check the schedule at the bottom of the newsletter!

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Co-Work In The Core - Wetech X Advanced Computing & Innovation Hub By Uwin Date: Wednesday, August 19 Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Location: University of Windsor School of Computer Science Advanced Computing Hub Tickets: Free Summary: Join us for our second free co-working day in Downtown Windsor and enjoy a day of collaboration, coffee, and connection. Event Details

Walkerville District Walking Tour SOLD OUT Date: Wednesday, August 19 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Walkerville Summary: Enjoy a Walkerville District Walking Tour! Event Details

Wicked Wednesdays: Haunted Heritage Tours Summer Edition Date: Wednesday, August 19 Time: 8:00 pm Location: Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village Summary: Join the crew at The Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village for thier Haunted Heritage Tours! Event Details

Windsor International Diaspora African Festival Date: Thursday, August 20 – Sunday, August 23 Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Location: Lanspeary Park Summary: Join us at WIDAFEST for a celebration of African culture that brings together music, art, food, and community! Event Details

J.P. Wiser’s Experiences Tours & Tastings SOLD OUT Date: Thursday, August 20 Time: 5:00 pm Location: J.P. Wiser’s Distillery Experience Summary: Enjoy the J.P. Wiser’s Experiences Tours & Tastings Event Details

Kona Sushi Masterclass Date: Thursday, August 20 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Kona Lakeshore Summary: Have you always wished to learn how to make your own sushi? Know is your chance with these professional classes that teach you everything you need to know! Event Details

Live at the Lighthouse in Kingsville – Abbey Neves Date: Thursday, August 20 Time: 7:00 pm Location: Mettawas Park Gazebo Summary: Join us every Thursday throughout July and August for a free evening of live music at the gazebo next to the Lighthouse Event Details

John Fogerty: The Legacy Tour at Caesars Windsor Date: Thursday, August 20 Time: 8:00 pm Location: The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor Summary: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee John Fogerty is set to rock The Colosseum stage on The Legacy Tour. Event Details

Don't Rock The Boat...Rock The Barre Date: Thursday, August 20 Time: 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm Location: Windsor Premier Cruises Tickets: $80.00 Summary: Get ready to sweat and shake up your fitness routine with barre moves that rock harder than the boat! Event Details

Windsor Premier Cruises Prohibition Boat Cruise Date: Friday, August 21 Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Location: Windsor Premier Cruises Summary: 2 Hr Sightseeing Cruise of the Detroit River, fully commentated highlighting historical landmarks and history of the area including prohibition era. Event Details

Amherstburg Open Air Night Markets – Barrels & Brass Date: Friday, August 21 – Saturday, August 22 Time: 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm Location: Downtown Amherstburg Summary: Check out Amherstburg Open Air Night Markets every Friday Evening until the end of the summer! Event Details

Canadian Middle Eastern Community Festival Date: Friday, August 21 – Sunday, August 23 Time: 5:00 pm Location: St. Simeon Stylites Parish Melkite Catholic Church of Windsor Tickets: Free Summary: Join us for the 4th Annual Canadian Middle Eastern Festival — a weekend filled with culture, music, delicious food, and unforgettable memories! Event Details

Elvis Tribute with James Gibb Cruise Date: Friday, August 21 Time: 6:00 pm Location: Windsor Premier Cruises Summary: Join us for the latest “Elvis” spotting on the Macassa Bay! Event Details

Bagpipes in the Burg Date: Friday, August 21 Time: 7:00 pm Location: Downtown Amherstburg Summary: Bagpipes in the Burg returns to Open Air Weekends this summer! The tradition will continue on select Friday evenings at 7:00pm during the event. Event Details

PROXIMATE: A Close-Up Magical Experience Date: Friday, August 21 Time: 7:00 pm Location: Shadowbox Theatre Tickets: $25 Summary: An evening of magic and mystery in an up close, interactive setting. Experience wonder, amazement and a night to remember! Event Details

Terrace Dinner - Thailand SOLD OUT Date: Friday, August 21 Time: 7:00 pm Location: Chrysler Theatre Tickets: $65.95 + tax Summary: St. Clair College Centre for the Arts Presents: Event Details

WIFF Screening – ‘The Great Gatsby’ Date: Friday, August 21 Time: 7:00 pm Location: The Capitol Theatre Summary: Enjoy a screening of The Great Gatsby, presented by the Windsor International Film Festival. Event Details

Customer Appreciation Comedy at Sidelines! Date: Friday, August 21 Time: 8:00 pm Location: None Tickets: $10 Summary: Event Details

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Art Series Workshop: Wood Board Painting Date: Saturday, August 22 Time: 10:00 am Location: St Clair College Summary: Create a beautiful, handcrafted piece of art perfect for hanging on your wall or door, using a round wooden base as your canvas. Event Details

Perch-A-Palooza Date: Saturday, August 22 Time: 12:00 pm Location: Viewpointe Estate Winery Summary: Enjoy a lively afternoon filled with fresh Perch and live entertainment! Event Details

A Story In 4 Objects: The History Of The Park House Date: Saturday, August 22 Time: 1:00 pm Location: Park House Museum Summary: Join us for “A Story in 4 Objects: The History of the Park House”! Event Details

The Power Of Forever-Windsor Date: Saturday, August 22 Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Location: Holiday Inn & Suites Windsor (Ambassador Bridge) by IHG Tickets: $5.00 USD Summary: Join us to discover the Power of Forever with inspiring leaders, amazing products, and exciting opportunities. Event Details

Weekends in the Studio! Watercolour Blob Creatures with Meaghan Sweeney Date: Saturday, August 22 Time: 1:00 pm Location: Art Windsor Essex Summary: In this studio this week, artist Meaghan Sweeney will guide you in creating your own imaginary creatures using watercolours. Event Details

Windsor Premiere Of 'The Zookeeper', Docu-Series By The Haunted Zoo Date: Saturday, August 22 Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Location: St. Clair College Centre for the Arts Tickets: Free Summary: Join us for the FREE Official Windsor Premiere of The Zookeeper: a six-part docu-series celebrating creativity, community & collaboration. Event Details

Windsor Punk Rock Flea Market Date: Saturday, August 22 Time: 4:00 pm Location: Capitol Theatre Summary: The Windsor Punk Rock Flea Market is back and taking over the Capitol Theatre Event Details

Riverfront Speakeasy Date: Saturday, August 22 Time: 5:00 pm Location: Windsor Sculpture Park Summary: Step into another era as Riverfront Speakeasy transforms the waterfront into a stylish open-air experience inspired by Windsor’s Prohibition-era history, streetcar legacy, and vibrant arts scene. Event Details

Inkera N’Inkumburwa Date: Saturday, August 22 – Sunday, August 23 Time: 6:00 pm – 11:59 pm Location: Polish Club Tickets: $35.00 Summary: Escape the ordinary and join us for an unforgettable summer experience! ☀️ Get ready for great music and amazing vibes Event Details

Sapphire Hollow’s Pick and Paint Date: Saturday, August 22 Time: 6:00 pm Location: Sapphire Hollow Tickets: $60.00 Summary: We are partnering with Julie’s Paint Party to offer you a unique experience at our micro flower farm. Come spend the evening with us ambling through the flowers, cutting your own beautiful bouquet and participating in a guided floral painting experience! Event Details

Watcher Movie Presentation Date: Saturday, August 22 – Sunday, August 23 Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Location: Windsor Armouries - School of Creative Arts, University of Windsor Tickets: $15.00 Summary: When a young Indigenous girl goes missing from a First Nations reserve, a Cree tracker reluctantly partners with a former city detective. Event Details

Leamington’s Music Onthe42 Summer Concert Series – Rick LaBonte & The Band of Brothers Date: Saturday, August 22 Time: 6:30 pm Location: SUNSET® Amphitheatre Summary: The Municipality of Leamington is excited to announce the full lineup for the 2026 Music Onthe42 Summer Concert Series, returning to the SUNSET® Amphitheatre at Seacliff Park with free live music all summer long! Event Details

Disco Delirium Cruise Date: Saturday, August 22 Time: 7:00 pm Location: Windsor Premier Cruises Summary: Get groovy and boogie on down the Macassa Bay with Windsor Premier Cruises and DJ Chino on our annual Disco retro cruise! Event Details

Movie Trivia With Mack Flash at Walkerville Brewery Date: Saturday, August 22 Time: 7:00 pm Location: Walkerville Brewery Summary: From cult classics to modern blockbusters, are you ready to test your film knowledge? Event Details

Armin Arbabi LIVE Comedy At Tipsy Toucan Date: Saturday, August 22 Time: 7:30 pm Location: The Tipsy Toucan Summary: Armin Arbabi live at the Tipsy Toucan! Event Details

The Rule Of Three Date: Saturday, August 22 Time: 7:30 pm Location: Meteor Tickets: $10 Summary: The Rule of Three is a live stand-up comedy competition where six comedians battle across three rounds to prove who deserves the crown Event Details

The Supervillians Of Comedy Date: Saturday, August 22 – Sunday, August 23 Time: 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm Location: 256 Pelissier St Tickets: $10.00 Summary: Supervillains of Comedy are BACK on Saturday, Aug 22nd at Villians Beastro in Downtown Windsor! Event Details

Rose All Day Date: Sunday, August 23 Time: 11:00 am Location: Cooper’s Hawk Vineyards Summary: Pink drinks, playful games, and a positivity wall full of good vibes. Event Details

6th Annual Butterfly Festival – Windsor Essex and Chatham-Kent Counties Date: Sunday, August 23 Time: 12:00 pm Location: Via Italia Heritage Garden Summary: Learn about the Monarch Butterfly’s life cycle, how to find a butterfly egg and raise it to become a beautiful butterfly, and much much more. Event Details

Uncorked Weekend: Acoustic FM Date: Sunday, August 23 Time: 12:00 pm Location: Pelee Island Winery Summary: Join us at Pelee Island Winery Kingsville on Sunday, August 23, as Acoustic FM returns to Uncorked Weekend for another afternoon of live music from 12PM–4PM. Event Details

Weekends in the Studio! Box Makeover with Meaghan Sweeney Date: Sunday, August 23 Time: 1:00 pm Location: Art Windsor Essex Summary: Have a small old box collecting dust? Give it a makeover with artist Meaghan Sweeney. Event Details

Windsor Regency Ball Date: Sunday, August 23 Time: 5:00 pm Location: Willistead Manor Summary: Step into your own Bridgerton-style fantasy at the Windsor Regency Ball, back for a second season Event Details

Mosaic Key Holder Workshops Date: Sunday, August 23 Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Location: 1009 Drouillard Rd #2 Tickets: $50.00 Summary: Join us at Windsor Craft Club to create a custom mosaic key holder for your home. Event Details

Stone and Sky Music & Art Series At the Quarry – Audrey Gaussiran, teajai Travis, Allison Ware and Evangeline Yetman Date: Sunday, August 23 Time: 5:30 pm Location: The Quarry on Pelee Island Summary: Come experience all the sights and sounds at the Stone and Sky Music & Art Series! Event Details

Country Line Dance At Walkerville Brewery Date: Sunday, August 23 – Monday, August 24 Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Location: Walkerville Brewery Tickets: $10.00 Summary: Join us for a high-energy Country Line Dancing Night filled with great music, easy-to-follow steps, and one heck of a good time! Event Details

Armin Arbabi Live Comedy At Tipsy Toucan (Aug 22Nd) Date: Sunday, August 23 Time: 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm Location: The Tipsy Toucan Tickets: $22.00 Summary: Windsor! Nonstop laughs every Saturday—pro stand-up with nationwide touring headliners! Event Details

The Rule Of Three Date: Sunday, August 23 Time: 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Location: 138 University Ave W Tickets: $10.00 Summary: The Rule of Three returns Aug 22 at The Meteor! New comics, crowd judging, cash prize & chaos. Bigger setup. Don’t miss it Event Details

Trades & Tech Summer Camp: St. Clair College & W.E.S.T. (All-Girls Camp) Date: Monday, August 24 – Friday, August 28 Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Location: St. Clair College Windsor Campus Tickets: $230.00 Summary: Join us at St. Clair College for a fun-filled summer camp exploring skilled trade and technology careers with Skills Ontario! Event Details

Patio Paint Night with Chantal Brouillard Date: Tuesday, August 25 Time: 6:00 pm Location: Banded Goose Brewing Co. Summary: Unleash your inner artist and sip on something cold while Chantal guides you through a patio painting session at the Banded Goose Brewing Co. Join the wildly talented (and wildly fun) Chantal Brouillard for an evening of bold colours, big laughs and creativity. Event Details

Windsor Speed Dating - Insta Dates Event Date: Tuesday, August 25 – Wednesday, August 26 Time: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Location: Cramdon's Tap & Eatery Tickets: $15.00 – $30.00 Summary: Meet new people face-to-face and spark connections fast at Insta Dates speed dating! Event Details

Phogheads Comedy Showcase Date: Tuesday, August 25 Time: 8:30 pm Location: None Summary: Join us at Phog Lounge for a FREE weekly comedy showcase featuring some of the funniest local and touring comedians performing fresh stand-up sets in one of the city’s most intimate venues. Event Details

WEEKLY EVENTS

5:00 pm — AWE Summer Nights @ Art Windsor Essex

8:00 am — Lakeside Market @ Atlas Tube Centre

9:00 am — Downtown Windsor Farmers’ Market @ Pelissier Street (between Wyandotte & Park)

10:00 am — Farmer’s Market In The Quarry @ Stone & Sky at The Quarry

11:00 am — City Cinema Saturdays @ The Capitol Theatre

12:00 pm — Duff-Bâby House – Open Days @ Duff-Baby House

9:00 pm — Electro on Erie @ Erie St GastroPub

11:00 am — Lakewood Mini Market @ Lakewood Park

1:00 pm — Leamington Raceway Horse Races @ Leamington Raceway

1:00 pm — Sunday Sounds At Oxley Estate Winery @ Oxley Estate Winery

2:00 pm — Park House Museum Discovery Days @ Park House Museum — Tickets: Free

12:00 am — Chapter Two Brewing Company Chess Club @ Chapter Two Brewing Company

SPORTS

✈️ ⚽ 👩 Saginaw Valley Cardinals vs Windsor Lancers 2:00 pm • Women's Soccer • Saginaw Valley, MI

🏠 🏀 👨 Windsor Lancers vs Oakland Golden Grizzlies 1:00 pm • Men's Basketball • Toldo Lancer Centre

✈️ ⚽ 👨 Tiffin Dragons vs Windsor Lancers 1:00 pm • Men's Soccer • Tiffin, OH

🏠 ⚽ 👨 Windsor City FC Men vs Master's Fa Men 3:00 pm • Soccer • St. Clair College (Acumen Stadium) Live Stats

✈️ ⚽ 👨 Davenport Panthers vs Windsor Lancers 4:00 pm • Men's Soccer • Davenport, MI

✈️ ⚽ 👩 Hope College vs Windsor Lancers 10:30 am • Women's Soccer • Holland, MI

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