Friday
Puppet Shorts: Mini Filmfest with Lights On Stratford
4 p.m. @ City Hall
Come check out the Puppet Shorts: Mini Filmfest presentation today at City Hall. Follow the link to pick your time and purchase tickets.
Friday Night Silent Disco
8-9 p.m. @ Market Square
Dive into the rhythm of the night at the Market Square Friday Night Silent Night disco series. Dance to your own beat with wireless headphones as DJ Ethan Maac spins the tunes tonight.
Elmira Sugar Kings @ Stratford Warriors
7:30 p.m. @ William Allman Arena
It’s minor hockey night at the Allman, so grab your jersey and help the Warriors pack the stands as they take on their long-time rival from Elmira. Puck drops at 7:30 p.m.
Fox Lucas at The Bunker
8 p.m. @ The Bunker Performance Lounge
This special Lights On Stratford music pop-up event will feature Fox Lucas bringing his unique lounge and folksy sound to your favourite hits and some fun original songs. There is no cost for this event.
Saturday
Soup’s On
11 a.m.-2 p.m. @ Stratford Rotary Complex
It’s the time of year to get your spoon on! Soup’s On, presented by Hyde Construction, features a variety of soups from local vendors, a silent auction, kids activities and live music. Admission is by donation and soup tickets can be purchased at the event. All proceeds benefit the Alzheimer Society Huron Perth.
Grounds for Goodness
1-4 p.m. @ Stratford Perth Museum
Grounds for Goodness is an evolving and participatory arts project by Ruth Howard, with many artists, partners, participants and places and it explores themes of ‘social goodness’. Come ready this Saturday for some artmaking fun - this is a free admission event.
Student Designed Menu featuring student Chef Seth Chow
Starts at 6 p.m. @ Stratford Chefs School
Have a hankering for some pork soup dumplings with black vinegar? Or maybe you’re craving some shrimp rice rolls with XO sauce? If that’s what you’re looking for, head to Stratford Chefs School Saturday night to experience student chef Seth Chow’s menu offerings. Tickets can be purchased online – it’s $65 per person (including tea or coffee).
Trivia Night
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. @ Shakespeare & District Optimist Hall
Got seven friends who need something to do Saturday night? Get them to the Stratford and District Agricultural Society’s trivia night in Shakespeare. It’s $50 per person, and that includes dinner. Register your team by calling 519-271-5130 or by email at [email protected].
Sunday
SDSS Annual Student Exhibition - Opening Reception
2-4 p.m. @ Gallery Stratford
The annual exhibition showcasing works by area students from Stratford District Secondary School opens at Gallery Stratford on Sunday, Jan. 12. The reception will be your chance to meet this year’s artists – admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and students, while kids 10-17 are $5.
Jesse Webber Live
8-11 p.m. @ The Starlight
Jesse Webber has been playing music for nearly 30 years, crossing genres in contemporary rock and country. He’ll be behind the mic at The Starlight Sunday night, offering a night that has ‘something for everyone’. No cover charge.
