Friday
Creative Sparks One-Day Workshops: Stage Management
10 a.m.-4 p.m. @ Factory 163
Stage managers are essential to the success of any theatrical production. In this workshop you’ll discover their roles and responsibilities and explore their process – from script breakdown, scheduling and running rehearsals, and coordinating the work of stage crew. Only a few tickets left - go to stratfordoffthewall.com and look under courses.
Open Kitchen | Pastry Series
6-9 p.m. @ Stratford Chefs School
Welcoem to your sweet adventure into the world of pastries and batters. This cooking class is designed to guide beginners or those more advanced in the kitchen, teaching you how to create delectable treats that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Cost is $80 per ticket and you can purchase them on exploretock.com under the Stratford Chefs School.
Ghost Walk
7 p.m. @ City Hall
It’s not Halloween but you’ll still feel the chills when you take part in Stratford Walking Tours’ ghost walk. Go to their website for ticket information and tour details.
LaSalle Vipers vs. Stratford Warriors
7:30 p.m. @ William Allman Memorial Arena
The quest for the Sutherland Cup begins tonight for the Stratford Warriors as they welcome the LaSalle Vipers to town for Game 1 of their GOJHL first-round playoff series. Game time is set for 7:30 p.m.
Saturday
Maple Farm Tour & Pancake Brunch
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. @ McCully’s Hill Farm
Want to take part in something all Canadians love doing to mark the arrival of spring? Head to McCully’s Hill Farm to go on a tour of the maple syrup production they’ve got and then get a taste for yourself with some hot and ready pancakes. It’s $7.50 per person ($6.25 per person for families of 4 or more), while kids under 2 eat free.
Oscar Nominated Short Films
1 & 4 & 7 p.m. @ City Hall Auditorium
The Stratford Film Festival is proud to present three showings of Oscar-nominated short films with a combined 15 films to enjoy. Session 1 will be screening documentary shorts, while animated shorts hit the screen in the second session and live action shorts close out the night’s festivities. Visit www.stratfordfilmfestival.com for ticket information.
Cocktail Class
4-5:30 p.m. @ Junction 56 Distillery
Join in the fun of a hands-on cocktail class where you’ll mix, shake and sip your way through delicious, hand-crafted drinks. Visit the Destination Stratford website’s events calendar to find this listed there and follow the link for ticketing information.
Saint Patrick’s Musical Event
6 p.m. @ St. Joseph’s Church
Come on out to St. Joseph’s Church Saturday night for some St. Patrick’s Day weekend entertainment featuring Michael Kelly and Leo Stock. Entry is by free will donation, but space is limited.
Sunday
Spy It & Try It Guided Tour
10 a.m. @ Castle Kilbride
A little family fun can be had by checking out the Lego Eye Spy tour at Castle Kilbride, playing with unique old-fashioned toys while also getting the chance to make your own wonder spinner to take home. Check for ticket info on Eventbrite.ca.
Joelle Crigger on the Brewstage
2 p.m. @ Jobsite Brewing
Head to Jobsite Brewery for a rollicking good time on St. Paddy’s Day weekend, as Joelle Crigger, Alanna Jenish and Kerry Fitzgerald entertain the masses with some fabulous fiddle music. Doors open at 1 p.m., and ticket information can be found at the Stratford Summer Music website.
Tilbury Bluebirds vs. Stratford Fighting Irish
3:30 p.m. @ William Allman Memorial Arena
The Irish take on Tilbury’s Bluebirds in Game 2 of their second-round OSHL playoff series after meeting in the opener Saturday night. Puck drop is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. at the Allman, so bring the luck of the irish with you for this one.