Friday
World in a Weekend
Friday - Sunday @ various locations
It’s the weekend the world comes to Stratford. SpringWorks’ World In A Weekend runs through Sunday at different locations all around the city - you’ll see all different forms of puppetry in some of the most amazing ways. Visit www.springworksfestival.ca for a complete event schedule.
Stratford Guided Walking Tour
2-3:15 p.m. Friday @ City Hall
Come learn about the Festival City’s history, finding out all sorts of things of the historic downtown you didn’t know. Get you tickets online then strap on your sneakers - tours start on the steps of city hall.
Mitchell 150
Friday - Sunday @ various locations in Mitchell
The celebrations are on in Mitchell as they welcome people back to town for the biggest party in years. Make sure you check out the complete event schedule found at www.westperth.com as events run through Sunday evening.
Improv Comedy
8 p.m. @ Brch & Wyn
Come tickle your funny bone while you enjoy wine flights and some snacks. Join Spontaneous Theatre regulars Bruce Horak, Kevin Kruchkywich and Rebecca Northan for some laughs. It’s $20 at the door - check www.spontaneoustheatre.ca for details.
Saturday
Portraits of Sylvie Verwaayen - Opening Reception
1-4 p.m. @ St. Marys Station Gallery
Come for the opening reception of Sylvie Verwaayen’s portrait exhibition at the Station Gallery. Go to www.stmarysstationgallery.ca to find out more about this event.
Stargazing and Astronomy
2 p.m. & 9 p.m. @ Wildwood Conservation Area
Special guest Alex Westman brings solar astronomy for the afternoon presentation and returns for an evening session featuring views of the night sky through a high-tech telescope. Meet at the park’s beach pavilion - gate fees apply.
MusicBarge
12 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. @ Avon River
The culmination of a week’s worth of learning hits the water as students from Stratford Summer Music’s Jazz Academy take to the music barge to cap their experience.
Here For Now Threatre - The Saviour
4 p.m. @ Stratford Perth Museum
Head to the Stratford Perth Museum to check out Deirdre Kinahan’s ‘The Saviour’, performed by Here For Now Threatre. Tickets are available through the company’s website at www.herefornowthreatre.com.
Sunday
Young @ Art & Science
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. @ Stratford Perth Museum
Calling all young artists and scientists - the Young @ Art & Science program is bringing the fun and the learning this weekend at the Stratford Perth Museum. Visit the Museum’s social media pages for a sneak peek into the different projects that are being offered. This is a free drop-in program.
Art in the Park
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. @ Front Street and Lakeside Drive
A Stratford summer tradition - come check out Art in the Park along the beautiful Avon River (weather permitting).
Karaoke Night
Starts at 8 p.m. @ Gilly’s Pubhouse
Be the singer you’ve always dreamed of being - just not in the shower this time! Gilly’s hosts karaoke every Sunday night, starting at 8 p.m.
Monday
Echoes of Elegance - Tracing Timeless Treasures
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. @ Art of Ideas Gallery, St. Marys
Come experience this 90-minute tour at Art of Ideas Gallery in St. Marys - Echoes of Elegance includes a brief history of the house, its architecture and most famous inhabitants. Visit the gallery’s website to book your tour in advance: www.artofideasgallery.com.
The Razzamajazz feat. Chuckee Zehr
6:30 - 8 p.m. @ Avon River
Come check out the Razzamajazz as Chuckee Zehr trods the planks while entertaining the masses on Civic Holiday Monday! Show time is 6:30 p.m.
