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📆 Day by Day Vibe
Thursday August 14th
HMCS Haida Artillery Experience - Pier 9 - 5.15 & 6.15 pm
Find Your Style - Tessi & Co - 5.30 pm
Yoga in the Park - Gage Park - 6 pm
Paint Nite - The Works Upper James - 6.30 pm
Line Dancing - Bridgeworks - 6.30 pm
Dundas Cactus Festival Parade - 6.45 pm
Friday August 15th
Greek Fest - Panagia Church - 12 noon
Dundas Cactus Festival - 6 pm
Line Dancing - Studio G - 7 pm
Yuks Yuks - Rockton Fairground - 7.30 pm
Saturday August 16th
Halina Market - Ringside - 10 am
Goat Yoga - Rock Chapel Ranch - 11 am
Greek Fest - Panagia Church - 12 noon
Dundas Cactus Festival - 12 noon
Boots in the Creek - Stoney Creek - 12 noon
Hamilton Latino Festival - Gage Park - 12 noon
Blood on the Clocktower - Mancala Monk - 6.30 pm
Movie Night - Anchor Bar - 7 pm
Comedy Night - Centre for Talking Arts - 8 pm and 10 pm
Sunday August 17th
Model Train Show - Ancaster Fairgrounds - 9.30 am
Yoga in the Park - Gage Park - 10 am
Chevvy Day - Kittys Garage - 11 am
Line Dancing - YMCA Waterdown - 11.30 am
Greek Fest - Panagia Church - 12 noon
Hamilton Latino Festival - Gage Park - 12 noon
Dundas Cactus Festival - 12 noon
Carlisle Garlic Gala - West Avenue Cider - 12 noon
Hike with Happy Hikers - Christie Lake - 1.45 pm
Paint Nite - Pub Fiction - 4 pm
Steel City Swing Dance - Pier 8 - 6.30 pm
Extreme Casual Magic - Farside - 6.30 pm
Haunted Hammer - Doors Pub - 6.30 pm
Monday August 18th
Story Time - Donut Monster - 10 am
Paint Nite - Boston Pizza Main St W - 6.30 pm
Paint Sip Reflect - Aquanova Brewing - 6.30 pm
Yoga in the Park - Gage Park - 7 pm
Tuesday August 19th
Paint Nite - Boston Pizza Ancaster - 6.30 pm
Death Cafe - Donut Monster - 7 pm
Wednesday August 20th
Fall Clothing Swap - Green Venture - 3.30 pm
Tequila Masterclass - Radius - 6 pm
Goat Yoga - Rock Chapel Ranch - 6.30 pm
Scottish Country Dancing - Pier 8 - 6.30 pm
🎸 Live Music Vibe
I Dream of Italy - Thursday August 14th - First Ontario Concert Hall - 7:30 pm
" La passione...La bellezza... La musica "
From cinematic elegance to sweeping romance and fiery exuberance, this concert is a love letter to a country that has captivated composers for centuries.
Feel the beating heart of Italy through music that dazzles, stirs and inspires. With a spotlight on world-renowned double bassist Joel Quarrington, and a program that spans charm, drama, and sheer orchestral power, this unforgettable night closes the season in true Brott Festival style: bold, beautiful, and full of life.*
Thursday August 14th
⭐ Featured Event ⭐
Tommy Gilham - Jackson Square Rooftop - 12 noon
Scott Neilson - Henry’s on James - 6.30 pm
Open Mic with Mike - Shawn & Ed Brewing - 6.30 pm
The HPO Brass Quintet - Pier 8 - 6.30 pm
Canadiana - Stonewalls - 6.30 pm
Friday August 15th
Tommy Gilham - Jackson Square Rooftop - 12 noon
Will Gillespie - Central Library - 12 noon
Kadiri: Boots in the Creek - Parkette - 6.15 pm
Ginger St James - Le Tambour - 6.30 pm
Rothwell - Puddicombe Farms - 6.30 pm
Ian Green - Henry’s on James - 7 pm
Seth Ryan: Boots in the Creek - Parkette - 7.15 pm
Steve Sinnicks - Slye Fox Binbrook - 7.30 pm
The Dusty Miller Band - Pub Fiction - 8.30 pm
Paul Hickey - Coach & Lantern - 8.30 pm
The Barr Band - Thirsty Cactus - 8.30 pm
Mike Evin - The Capitol - 9 pm
Glenn Paul Trio - Henry’s on James - 9.15 pm
Fiction - The Powerhouse - 9.45 pm
Seth Ryan: Boots in the Creek - Parkette - 9.45 pm
Nu Metal Values - Absinthe - 10 pm
Shuffling Wax - Andthenyou - 10 pm
Kayar and the Damn Animals - B-Social - 10.15 pm
Saturday August 16th
Bel Canto - Valley Park Library - 10.30 am
Emerald B - Hamilton Farmers Market - 11.40 am
Danny Smart: Boots in the Creek - Parkette - 12.30 pm
Shyster Duo - Come by Chance - 3 pm
Ian Green - Henry’s on James - 6 pm
Conn Roche - Townhall Social - 7 pm
Warren Jones - Slye Fox Binbrook - 7.30 pm
Homecoming - Mills Hardware - 8 pm
Celestial Circuit - Absinthe - 8 pm
Doctor Tongue - Bridgeworks - 8 pm
Supaphonics - Pub Fiction - 8.30 pm
Fiction - Coach & Lantern - 8.30 pm
Jasmine T Band - Thirsty Cactus - 8.30 pm
Joel Haynes Trio - Henry’s on James - 9.15 pm
Hillbilly Creek - The Powerhouse - 9.45 pm
DJ ESP - Andthenyou - 10 pm
DJ Mark w/DJ Andy - The Capitol - 10 pm
Sunday August 17th
Ian Bell- Westfield Village - 12 noon
Justine & Joe - Mill St & 5 - 2 pm
Patti Payne - Henry’s on James - 6.30 pm
Heavy Metal Klezmer - The Bright Room - 7.30 pm
Monday August 18th
Jason Allen - Jackson Square Rooftop - 12 noon
Innisfree - King William St - 12 noon
Tuesday August 19th
Jason Allen - Jackson Square Rooftop - 12 noon
Wednesday August 20th
Paul Sage - Stoney Creek Library - 10 am
Jason Allen - Jackson Square Rooftop - 12 noon
The Mad Lads - Selo Cafe - 6 pm
Matt & Carl: Freedom Train - Stonewalls - 6.30 pm
Robert Bruce - Rock on Locke - 7.30 pm
Adam Ostrosser - Thirsty Cactus - 7.30 pm
Begonia w/Storry - RBG - 8 pm
Regular Music Sets, Open Mics & James, Karaoke
Check out the Regular Vibe online for regular acts and music sets, Open Mics and Jams and Karaoke.
🍽 Vibe Eats
Upcoming Events
Sweets & Whimsy - Gage Park - Wed-Fri 8 am
Afro Caribbean Taste & BBQ - William Connell Park - Sat 16th, 2 pm
Ravioli Feast - Chocolate Tales - Sat 16th, 6 pm
Breakfast with Cinderella - The Powerhouse - Sun 17th, 10 am
Swiss Truffle Making - Chocolate Tales - Sun 17th, 11 am
Chevvy Day - Kittys Garage - Sun 17th, 11 am
Master Chocolatier - Chocolate Tales - Sun 17th, 11 am
Carlisle Garlic Gala - West Avenue Cider - Sun 17th, 12 noon
Chocolate & Caramel Workshop - Chocolate Tales - Sun 17th, 4 pm
Bean2Bar Chocolate Making - Chocolate Tales - Sun 17th, 4 pm
Tequila Masterclass - Radius - Wed 20th, 6 pm
Discovering Food & Drinks
Download Our Summer Patio Guide - the city’s best patios to snip, snack, and people watch, all summer.
Hanami Noodle House - Fresh Flavours, Handcrafted Noodles, and a Healthy Twist
Mystic Ramen - Family Roots, Deep Flavour, and a Downtown Vibe
Greek City Grill - High Quality, Generous Portions
El Cabron Cantina - Family, Fresh, Flavourful
Check out the Regular Vibe online for all current and soon-to-open Farmers Markets and other regular food and drink events.
🚸 Kids Vibe
Hamilton Public Library's Summer Reading Club is on, and this time, young readers will travel around the world through books, games, arts, crafts, tech, music, movies, and live performances for music lovers, science minds and fans of all things furry. Pick up a passport, set your reading goals and earn stickers and prizes along the way.*
Upcoming Events
Mortimer’s Moment in the Park - Gage Park - Thur 14th, 10 am
Arts of August Youth Showcase: Living Rock - The Gasworks - Thur 14th, 5 pm
Andy G & Friends: Cactus Festival - Family Zone - Sat 16th, 9.30 am
Historic Kitchen Garden Pop Up: Hamilton Children’s Museum - Dundurn Castle - Sat 16th & Sun 17th, 12 noon
Minecraft: Films in the Forest - Dundas Conservation - Sat 16th, 8 pm
Breakfast with Cinderella - The Powerhouse - Sun 17th, 10 am
Frozen Sisters: Cactus Festival - Family Zone - Sun 17th, 11 am
Family Fun Day - Art Gallery of Hamilton - Sun 17th, 1 pm
The Carnival of Animals - Dundurn Castle Park - Sun 17th, 7 pm
Story Time - Donut Monster - Mon 18th, 10 am
Moana: Movie Night in the Park - Gage Park - Tue 19th, 8 pm
💪 Active Vibe
Summer Canoe Series - Cootes Paradise - Thur 14th, 6 pm
Yoga in the Park - Gage Park - Thur 14th, 6 pm
Line Dancing - Bridgeworks - Thur 14th, 6.30 pm
Garden Journeys - Various locations - Fri 15th, Sat 16th & Sun 17th
Line Dancing - Studio G - Fri 15th, 7 pm
Urban Kiz with Babs Workshop & Social - Studio G - Fri 15th, 7.30 pm
Goat Yoga - Rock Chapel Ranch - Sat 16th, 11 am
Step onto the Field: Celebrating 10 Years - Hamilton Stadium - Sat 16th, 12 noon
Line Dancing - Collective Arts - Sat 16th, 7 pm
40’s+ Singles Dance - Leander Boat Club - Sat 16th, 7 pm
Yoga in the Park - Dundas Driving Park - Sun 17th, 9 am
Yoga in the Park - Gage Park - Sun 17th, 10 am
Line Dancing - YMCA Waterdown - Sun 17th, 11.30 am
Hike with Happy Hikers - Christie Lake - Sun 17th, 1.45 pm
Steel City Swing Dance - Pier 8 - Sun 17th 6.30 pm
Yoga in the Park - Gage Park - Mon 18th, 7 pm
Salsa on the Waterfront - Pier 8 - Tue 19th, 7 pm
Goat Yoga - Rock Chapel Ranch - Wed 20th, 6.30 pm
Scottish Country Dancing - Pier 8 - Wed 20th, 6.30 pm
Check out the Regular Vibe online for regular activities and fitness programs.
🎭 Vibe on Stage
Uncloseted Comedy - The Staircase - Thur 14th, 7 pm
Kenadie St James & Macy Manolo - Tracies Place - Thur 14th, 7 pm
Pain in Dih: Stand Up Comedy Show - The Staircase - Thur 14th, 8 pm
Sweating it Out Comedy Night - Mosaic - Thur 14th, 8 pm
West Side Story - Theatre Ancaster - Thur - Sat 14th-16th, 7 pm, Sat & Sun 16th & 17th, 2 pm
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) - Dundurn Castle Park - Thur 14th - Sat 16th, 7 pm
73 ‘Til Infinity Dance Series - Wilson St & James - Fri 15th, 6.30 pm
Little Shop of Horrors: Big Hearts, Little Theatre - The Zoetic - Fri 15th 7 pm, Sat 16th 2 pm & 7 pm
Yuks Yuks - Rockton Fairground - Fri 15th, 7.30 pm
Daniel Simonsen - Levity Comedy - Fri 15th, 8 pm
Write On, Write Now Open Mic - Centre for Talking Arts - Fri 15th, 8 pm
Apres Cacti Comedy Night - Apres Cafe - Fri 15th, 8 pm
Hamilton Sings: Song Share - Hamilton City Hall - Sat 16th, 10 am
Mama Always Wanted to Be an Architect - The Staircase - Sat 16th, 3 pm
Invisible Worlds: Advanced Improv - The Staircase - Sat 16th, 7 pm
Dream Cast Cabaret - Hamilton Theatre - Sat 16th, 7 pm
Daniel Simonsen - Levity Comedy - Sat 16th, 8 pm
Emily Marques & Natalie Reis - The Mule Spinner - Sat 16th, 8 pm
Two Asians One Cup Comedy Tour - The Staircase - Sat 16th, 8 pm
Comedy Night - Centre for Talking Arts - Sat 16th, 8 pm and 10 pm
Extreme Casual Magic - Farside - Sun 17th, 6.30 pm
Haunted Hammer - Doors Pub - Sun 17th, 6.30 pm
The Carnival of Animals - Dundurn Castle Park - Sun 17th, 7 pm
Mother Drag Show - Ooey Gooeys - Sun 17th, 7 pm
Dispatches Play Reading: Get Away - Same Boat Theatre - Mon 18th, 7.45 pm
73 ‘Til Infinity Dance Series - King William St - Wed 20th, 7 pm
🎤 Regular Comedy, Open Mics and Improv
Check out the Regular Vibe online for comedy open nights, improv classes and more.
🌺 Cultural Vibe
📚 Literature, Talks, Culture, History
HMCS Haida Artillery Experience - Pier 9 - Thur 14th, 5.15 & 6.15 pm
War of 1812: Hamilton History Tour - Hamilton Cemetery - Sat 16th, 11 am
Andrew Judd Artist Talk - Crown & Press - Sat 16th, 1 pm
Movie Night - Anchor Bar - Sat 16th, 7 pm
Heirloom Tomato Experience - Dundurn Castle - Sun 17th, 10 am
Common Table - Strathcona Market - Tue 19th, 6 pm
Death Cafe - Donut Monster - Tue 19th, 7 pm
💡 Art, Creative, Crafts
Seed Bomb & Dried Flower Bookmark Workshop - Glanbrook Community Services - Thur 14th, 10 am
Arts of August Youth Showcase: Living Rock - The Gasworks - Thur 14th, 5 pm
Find Your Style - Tessi & Co - Thur 14th, 5.30 pm
Paint Nite - The Works Upper James - Thur 14th, 6.30 pm
Common Threads - John Rebecca Park - Fri 15th, 1 pm
Youth Painting in Nature - Eramosa Conservation - Fri 15th, 2 pm
TH&B Railway Historical Society - Summit Station - Fri 15th, 6 pm
Art in the Parking Lot - Battlefield House - Sat 16th, 11 am
Paint Nite - Pub Fiction - Sun 17th, 4 pm
Paint Nite - Boston Pizza Main St W - Mon 18th, 6.30 pm
Paint Sip Reflect - Aquanova Brewing - Mon 18th, 6.30 pm
Peacock Dot Painting - Ottawa St Social - Tue 19th, 6 pm
Paint Nite - Boston Pizza Ancaster - Tue 19th, 6.30 pm
Paint Nite - Kelsey’s Upper James - Tue 19th, 7 pm
Punk Rock Sewing Pit - Ooey Gooeys - Wed 20th, 6 pm
Expressive Abstract Paint Night - Cotton Factory - Wed 20th, 7 pm
🛍 Markets, Fairs, Festivals, Sales, Connection
Dundas Cactus Festival Parade - Thur 14th, 6.45 pm
Greek Fest - Panagia Church - Fri 15th - Sun 17th, 12 noon
Boots in the Creek - Stoney Creek - Fri 15th, 5 pm, Sat 16th, 12 noon
Hamilton Latino Festival - Gage Park - Fri 15th 6 pm, Sat 16th, Sun 17th - 12 noon
Dundas Cactus Festival - Fri 15th, 6 pm, Sat 16th & Sun 17th, 12 noon
Speed Dating: Ages 25-36 - Steel Town Cider - Fri 15th, 7 pm
Northern Showdown 2025 - Binbrook Fairgrounds - Sat 16th, 9 am
Halina Market - Ringside - Sat 16th, 10 am
Very Queer Kinda Bazaar - King William St - Sat 16th, 11 am
Model Train Show - Ancaster Fairgrounds - Sun 17th, 9.30 am
Fall Clothing Swap - Green Venture - Wed 20th, 3.30 pm
Speed Dating: Ages 35-47 - Aquanova Brewing - Wed 20th, 7 pm
Check out the Regular Vibe online for regular cultural events, current and permanent exhibitions.
🏅 Vibe to Win
Warhammer: Age of Sigmar Tournament - Black Knight Games - Sat 16th, 10 am
Blood on the Clocktower - Mancala Monk - Sat 16th, 6.30 pm
Ticket to Ride Unlock Challenge - Bard & Bear - Mon 18th, 7 pm
Spirited Away & Ponyo Trivia Night - Mystic Ramen - Mon 18th, 8 pm
❓ Regular Trivia, 🔢 Bingo, ♠ Cards, 🎯 Darts, Pool etc
Check out the Regular Vibe online for all the local trivia nights, bingo nights, card games, euchre, etc and for games and leagues.
Winona Peach Festival - Aug 22nd - 24th
Tiki Cocktail Class - Hamilton Prop House - Aug 22nd
Painting En Plein Air - Eramosa Conservation - Aug 23rd
Julie Nolke - The Westdale - Sept 5th
Fry Truck Disassembled - Selo Cafe - Sept 7th
Good Shepherd Golf Tournament - Heron Point - Sept 11th
Supercrawl - James St North - Sept 12th-14th
gritLIT Presents: R. F. Kuang - Theatre Aquarius - Sept 16th
The Time Capsule - Theatre Aquarius - Oct 1st - 18th
BA Johnson - The Corktown - Oct 3rd
Rick Mercer - First Ontario Concert Hall - Oct 4th
Art of Murder - Players Guild - Oct 17th
Hamilton Film Festival - Oct 17-26th
Bed by 10 pm - Mansion - Oct 18th
Frankenstein - Binbrook Little Theatre - Oct 18th
Death of a Salesman - Dundas Little Theatre - Oct 31st
20th Century Blues - Village Theatre - Nov 7th - 23rd
Avenue Q - Hamilton Theatre - Nov 14th
Spamalot - Theatre Ancaster - Nov 14th
Paul McCartney: Got Back Tour - TD Coliseum - Nov 21st
Evening with Margaret Atwood: Interval House - Nov 25th
🏀 Vibe Sports
Steel City Spin: Reining - Ancaster Fairgrounds - Fri 15th-Sun 17th, 9 am
Hamilton Cardinals vs Guelph Royals - Bernie Arbour Stadium - Fri 15th, 7.35 pm
Forge FC vs Ottawa Athletico - Hamilton Stadium - Sun 17th, 4 pm
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