Friday, April 12
Film Fridays at Newmarket Library: Watch free movies at Film Fridays every Friday at Newmarket Public Library. Bring your own snacks, doors open at 1:45 p.m., movie starts at 2 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Tons of Clay at Olde Village Freehouse: The Tons of Clay band will be performing all your favourites at The Olde Village Freehouse on Main Street Newmarket at 9 p.m.
A Night of Illusion with illusionist Wij Siva: Northridge Church hosts illusionist Wij Siva. Doors open 7:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. $40 per ticket, limited to 100 guests. Tickets and more info here.
Saturday, April 13
Jessica Sole at Main Street Music Hall: For emerging artist, Jessica Sole, it’s always been about the storytelling. Based in small town, Shelburne, Ontario, Jessica is no stranger to hard work, down home roots, and dreaming big. Since the release of her debut EP, Think of Us, Jessica has been deemed “one of the hardest working artists in the Ontario country scene” by Country105 Radio and has been making waves in the Canadian country music scene. With over 4.5 million streams on TikTok alone, Jessica’s single Fallin’ For You became a milestone release. At Main Street Music Hall, 140 Main St S. Doors at 6:30 p.m., opening act Matt Teed will go on at 7 p.m., and Jessica will go on at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door.
Woodstock Lives: Glenn Marais and The Mojo Band and special guests bring peace, love and groovy tunes at 7 p.m., NewRoads Performing Arts Centre. Dress in your grooviest '60s clothes for this re-creation of the greatest concert ever held with music of Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Santana, Sly and The Family Stone, The Who, CCR, The Grateful Dead, Joe Cocker and The Jefferson Airplane. Adult $45.20, senior/student/child $33.90. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Newmarket Food Pantry.
Outdoor Meditation All Seasons: Join the meditation group every Saturday outdoors in the beautiful setting of Fairy Lake Park at 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., rain or shine, snow or sun, or blizzard (unless extreme.) Some mats, cushions, and chairs will be available. Dress appropriately for the weather, and feel free to bring a mat, cushion or folding chair if you like, but not necessary.
Sunday, April 14
Game Night: Crosslands Church, 47 Millard Ave. West, hosts a game night for all ages from 5 to 7 p.m. with pickleball, volleyball, board games, card games, and the Nintendo Switch on the big screen. And come hungry to enjoy some pizza. Sign up in advance, $5 per person.
James Brown Trio featuring Mike Murley: Aurora Jazz Series presents James Brown, Clark Johnston and Mike Murley in concert at Trinity Anglican Church, 79 Victoria St., Aurora, from 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets $11.98.
Coming up:
Newmarket Juried Art Show, April 16 to 27: The annual juried show opens April 16, and the reception is April 18 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Old Town Hall, 460 Botsford St. No admission charge. Find more details here.
Nick Maclean Quartet featuring Brownman Ali, Thursday, April 18: Celebrating the release of their recently Juno-nominated album Convergence, the Nick Maclean Quartet featuring decorated jazz trumpet iconoclast Brownman Ali is coming to Newmarket on their Ontario tour under the leadership of Global Music award-winning jazz pianist Nick Maclean. FB, tickets, $17.31, 6:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m. at Old Flame Brewing Co., Main Street Newmarket.
Burning Red Writers Round, Sunday, April 21: Bianca Rollo hosts an amazing night of country music and fantastic songwriting at the April Burning Red Writers Round with Rebecca Rain, The Beresfords, and Ty Wilson, doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 6:30 p.m. at Main Street Music Hall (upstairs at Old Flame Brewing Co.)
First Newmarket Comedy Festival, Saturday, April 27: The first ever Newmarket Comedy Festival features a line-up of hilarious comedians, including Cathy Boyd (Canada’s Got Talent), Kyle Brownrigg (Just For Laughs, CraveTV), Ernie Vicente (Just For Laughs Originals), Daniel Shaw (Cottage Comedy), Evan Dubois (Just For Laughs Toronto and Newmarket’s own Jesse Ralph. Don’t miss this stand-up comedy showcase at the Old Town Hall at 7 p.m. Tickets $30 + tax.
Pine Tree Potters' Guild Spring 2024 Pottery Show and Sale, May 2 to 5: More than 2,000 unique pieces of both functional and decorative porcelain, stoneware, and Raku pottery are on sale. Guild members are available during sale hours to answer your questions. At Newmarket Old Town Hall Thursday, May 2 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, May 3 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, May 4 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, May 5 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Society of York Region Artists Art Show and Sale, May 4 to 5: The Town of Aurora and Society of York Region Artists host the 60th Annual Aurora Art Show and Sale with more than 300 pieces of artwork, including acrylic, oil, watercolour, photography, mixed media, and sculpture, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aurora Town Hall, 100 John West Way. All artwork is for sale, no admission fee. FLocal high school visual art classes have been invited to showcase their artwork and sell their pieces. or more information, visit www.aurora.ca/artshow.
Annual Community Plant Swap, Saturday, May 11: Newmarket Library holds its third plant swap, a great way to exchange plants with others and chat about growing and gardening, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the multipurpose room. Prepare by dividing your perennials such as hostas, irises and others, and place some in pots to share. Or take clippings from your houseplants and root them in pots. Or if you have too many of a particular houseplant, bring some in to swap. Join us and enjoy sharing your passion for plants with others. For more information, call 905-953-5110, ext. 4770.
Community Living Central York Spring Craft Market, Saturday, May 25: Community Living Central York, 575 Penrose St., Newmarket holds a craft market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
