What's going on in and around Newmarket this weekend

Friday, April 21

Marquee Presents The Addams Family: A comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family at NewRoads Performing Arts Centre, 505 Pickering Cres., Newmarket April 21, 22 and 27 at 7:30 p.m., April 22 and 23, 1 p.m. Tickets adults $30, children and seniors $27. More details

Saturday, April 22

Newmarket Spring Craft & Direct Sales Show: Show at the Newmarket Community Centre from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. features 60 vendors. Free admission. See Facebook or Instagram for vendor list facebook.com/barecanvasevents/ or instagram.com/barecanvasevents/

Newmarket Juried Art Show (NJAS), to April 30: The Newmarket Juried Art Show returns to the Serpa Gallery, Old Town Hall, featuring beautiful pieces from local artists. Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. Gallery closed April 23, 25, 29.

Newmarket Folk Society presents An Evening with Stephen Fearing:  Stephen Fearing’s music is a mesmerizing blend of roots, folk, and pop. Co-founder of Canadian roots-rock supergroup Blackie and The Rodeo Kings, he is a beguiling teller of  tales and master guitarist who delights audiences throughout North America, the U.K. and Europe. A multi JUNO and Canadian Folk Music award winner, his 11th solo album, Every Soul’s a Sailor, was named 2017 Worldwide Album of the Year by Blues & Roots Radio. At Newmarket Legion, 707 Srigley St., at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7:15 p.m.). Tickets $30 @ ticketscene.ca, 705-431-7182.

Marquee Presents The Addams Family: A comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family at NewRoads Performing Arts Centre, 505 Pickering Cres., Newmarket April 22 and 27 at 7:30 p.m., April 22 and 23 at 1 p.m. Tickets adults $30, children and seniors $27. More details

South Simcoe Bassmasters Poker Fundraiser for Newmarket Food Pantry: Play poker — no limit hold'em, freeze-out after the first 120 minutes — in support of the Newmarket Food Pantry. Bring at least two non-perishable food items and receive an extra 1,000 chipls. Registration at 6:30 p.m., be early, start at 7 p.m. at Newmarket Inn, 18667 Old Yonge St., Holland Landing. Open to men and women age 19 and over, limited to 60 entries. Buy-in $40 for 2,000 playing chips. All funds to the prize pool. Optional donation $20 for 2,000 additional playing chips. Unlimited re-buys for first 120 minutes. Prize pool paid out to the final 8 to 10% plus of players.

Kingcrafts Spring Studio Sale, April 22 to 23: Shop for one-of-a-kind hand-crafted items at the annual studio sale at 12936 Keele St., King City from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., www.kingcrafts.ca.

Sunday, April 23

Marquee Presents The Addams Family: A comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family at NewRoads Performing Arts Centre, 505 Pickering Cres., Newmarket at 1 p.m. Tickets adults $30, children and seniors $27. More details

Newmarket Rays Come Try Ringette: Come try ringette at the free event at the Magna Centre, 800 Mulock Dr. from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Required equipment: skates, mittens, and a helmet Please arrive about 30 minutes prior to the event.

Aurora Psychic & Wellness Fair: Arrive early to book your readings and healing sessions and spend the day experiencing the serene energy of spirit and connection. At the Aurora Legion, 105 Industrial Pkwy. N. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $5, children younger than 12 get in free.

Kingcrafts Spring Studio Sale, April 22 to 23: Shop for one-of-a-kind hand-crafted items at the annual studio sale at 12936 Keele St., King City from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., www.kingcrafts.ca.

Coming up: 

Pedaling Possibilities Trivia Night, Friday, April 28: Join a fun family trivia night in support of the Pedaling Possibilties ride across Canada by bike. Cost is $20 and includes an evening of music, pop culture, and geography questions (with some Canadian-fact questions thrown in for good measure, music, raffles, and more, at the Newmarket Community Centre, 200 Doug Duncan Dr. Doors open at 7 p.m., trivia begins at 8 p.m., and the party ends at midnight. Get your tickets here.

Repair Café, Saturday, April 29: Get ready for the return of the Newmarket Public Library's free Repair Café in collaboration with NewMakeIt and York Region. Volunteers will be on hand using their skills to fix small appliances, jewelry, toys, clothing, and more. Just bring your item and any replacement part it needs. One item allowed per guest. Register early, space is limited. Register for a Repair Café timeslot 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Pine Tree Potters Guild's Spring Pottery Sale, May 4 to 7: More than 2,000 unique pieces of both functional and decorative porcelain, stoneware, and Raku pottery are on sale at the Old Town Hall, Newmarket. Free admission. May 4 and 5 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; May 6 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; May 7 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tapestry Chamber Choir and York Chamber Ensemble Concert, Saturday May 6: The ​Tapestry Chamber Choir and the York Chamber Ensemble will be performing the entire Requiem of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart at St. Paul's Anglican Church, 222 Church St, Newmarket,  at 7:30 p.m. They will be joined by talented soloists from both near and far. Tickets, $25, available on Tapestry and YCE websites.

Visual and Performing Arts Newmarket presents Drew Jurecka Jazz Trio, May 7: Drew Jurecka Jazz Trio is back by popular demand, at 2 p.m. at the NewRoads Performing Arts Centre, 505 Pickering Cres., Newmarket. Tickets, adult $30, senior $25, students $10, call 905-953-5122 or online.

Premium Comedy presents Glen Foster, Saturday, May 13: "That Canadian Guy” Glen Foster is coming to Newmarket to perform at the intimate and historic Sociable Pub, 17380 Yonge St., at 8:30 p.m. Glen, who has been performing standup comedy for over four decades, is always witty, timely, and relevant, with comedy that reflects both on his own experience and current affairs and popular culture. Those who enjoy a more sophisticated yet slightly “edgy” kind of humour will enjoy Glen’s comedy. This is a rare appearance in York Region by one of Canada’s comedy legends. He has made eight appearances on CBC’s Just for Laughs, as well as numerous  appearances on television and radio shows. You have a full show in store with  opening acts Matt Render, Sara Nicklin and the best MC in Ontario Liam Kelly. Enjoy dinner and drinks from the renowned menu of Sociable Pub. Tickets $15 to $20.

Curtain Club Theatre's Jonas & Barry in the Home, May 26 to June 11: In Jonas & Barry in the Home, two retirees search for friendship, love, sex and elusive happiness in an assisted living home. Barry meets new arrival Jonas and together they bicker and bond over women, sports, family values – learning how to open up to each other and how to keep living their lives. Directed by Sharon Dykstra, produced by Steve Hetherington, starring: Cam Lund, Phil Dionne and Rashi Gupta. Opens Friday, May 26 and runs till Sunday, June 11 at 400 Newkirk Rd., Richmond Hill. Single tickets $22.

GranAurora presents the Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir, Sunday, May 28: Marketplace opens at 2 p.m., concert starts 3 p.m. at Bethel Christian Community Church at 333 Davis Dr. Newmarket. All proceeds go to Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmothers to  Grandmothers Campaign. For tickets, $30 contact Ticketscene.ca or Pat Parker at 905-715 2570 or [email protected] 

CFUW Home and Garden Tour, Sunday, June 11: Canadian Federation of University Women Aurora/Newmarket hosts its Come Be Inspired 2023 Home & Garden Tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This signature fundraising event features six homes and two gardens in Holland Landing, Aurora, Newmarket and Oak Ridges. Proceeds benefit scholarships for young women in the community. Tickets are $40. 

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