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🔁 Looking for your favourite weekly or monthly event, like trivia, yoga, open jam, karaoke or open mic comedy show? We have them all in our Recurring Vibe.
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Note: Events may be full, cancelled or have changed times. Be sure to check or reach out to the venue before going. Events marked 🆓 are no charge or by PWYC donation. Some other events may be no charge, but did not indicate so.
📆 Day by Day Vibe
Friday April 3rd
Walk 30-4-30 - Sport Hamilton - Daily
Nick Colletti - Levity Comedy - Fri 3rd, 7 pm and 9.30 pm
Earth Sisters Circle - Earth in Sky - Fri 3rd, 7 pm
Two Asians One Mic Stand-Up Comedy - The Staircase - Fri 3rd, 8 pm
The Resurrection Party: Kiki - Ridiculous - Fri 3rd, 10 pm
Saturday April 4th
Embody Somatics - eFIT Institute - Sat 4th, 9:30 am
Parent & Tot Yoga with Goats - Triple C Farm - Sat 4th, 10 am
Start Seeds Workshop - RONA Barton St E, Ancaster, Waterdown - Sat 4th, 10 am
The Artisan Edit Market - Eastgate Square - Sat 4th, 10:30 am
Create & Paint - Indigo, Ancaster and Stoney Creek - Sat 4th, 11 am & 1 pm
April Summoner Skirmish - BKG - Sat 4th, 11 am
Puppy Yoga: Dachshunds - Afro Puppy Yoga - Sat 4th, 11 am
Family Yoga with Goats - Triple C Farm - Sat 4th, 11.30 am
Guided Farm Tour - Summit Station - Sat 4th and Sun 5th, 11.30 am
Lorcana Winterspell Store Championship - Tistaminis - Sat 4th, 12 noon
Speed Dating: Ages 30-65 - Cause And Effect - Tue 7th, 8 pm
Speed Dating: Ages 19-35 - Toby’s Good Eats - Thur 9th, 4 pm
Forge FC vs Ateltico Ottawa - Hamilton Stadium - Sat 4th, 12 noon
Black Dog BBQ Pop-up - Grain & Grit Beer - Sat 4th, 12 noon
Bronch Jovi: Dad Rock Drag Brunch - Bernie’s Tavern - Sat 4th, 12 noon
Yoga with Goats - Triple C Farm - Sat 4th, 1 pm
Emotional Mastery Meditation - Energy Awaken - Sat 4th, 2 pm
Utamami Pop Up - Aquanova Brewing - Sat 4th
Mixed Medium Art Class - Una Bella Vita Boutique - Sat 4th, 5.30 pm
Stoney Creek Tigers vs Wentworth Gryphins - Stoney Creek Arena - Sat 4th, 6.30 pm (if needed)
Toronto Rock vs San Diego Seals - TD Coliseum - Sat 4th, 7 pm
This Orchard Sound: Reading w/ John Terpstra - Last Supper Books - Sat 4th, 7.30 pm
Sunday April 5th
Utamami Pop Up - Aquanova Brewing - Sun 5th
Yoga with Goats - Triple C Farm - Sun 5th, 1 pm
Easter Sunday Drag Service - Mactini Bar - Sun 5th, 12 noon & 6 pm
Alchemy, Cultivation, Seeds: Lit Live - The Staircase - Sun 5th, 7 pm
Monday April 6th
Hamilton Pizza Tour #11 - Centre on Barton - Mon 6th, 12 noon
Foes Comedy Show: Free Open Mic - Aquanova Brewing - Mon 6th, 1 pm
Annual Art Auction - DVSA - Mon 6th to Sun 12th
Tuesday April 7th
Reiki & Relax: Two-Part Healing Experience - The Healing Cottage - Tue 7th & 28th, 5 pm
Paint Nite: Sailing Takes Me Away - Kelsey's Upper James - Tue 7th, 6 pm
Intro to New York Salsa - Zee Studio - Tue 7th, 7 pm - 8 week program
Adult Improv Class - Big Hearts Little Theatre - Tue 7th, 7.30 pm - 4 weeks
Speed Dating: Ages 30-65 - Cause And Effect - Tue 7th, 8 pm
Wednesday April 8th
Adult Ballet Pop Up - Steps Performing Arts Centre - Wed 8th, 8.30 pm
Thursday April 9th
Speed Dating: Ages 19-35 - Toby’s Good Eats - Thur 9th, 4 pm
Art & Tarot Hangs - Strathcona Market - Thur 9th, 5.30 pm
Dot-Painting Workshop - Down The Rabbit Hole - Thur 9th, 6 pm
In Conversation: Shary Boyle and Jillian Tamaki - Art Gallery of Hamilton - Thur 9th, 6.30 pm
International Fly Fishing Film Festival 2026 - The Playhouse - Thur 9th, 7 pm
Cirque Mondial - Lime Ridge Mall - Starts Thur 9th, 7 pm
Cooking Classes: Pasta Marinara - Mosaic - Thur 9th, 7 pm
Drag Karaoke w/Kenadie St James - Tracies - Thur 9th, 8 pm
Uncloseted Comedy - The Staircase - Thur 9th, 8 pm
Dyke Takeover - Ooey Gooeys - Thur 9th, 9 pm
🐰 Easter Vibe 🐰
‼ NOTE: Check the events as some are ticketed and may be sold out and others have multiple start times for hunts etc.
Golden Egg Hunt - Barton Village - Thur 2nd, 9 am
Lions Easter Egg Hunt - Dundas Driving Park - Fri 3rd, 8 am
Waterdown Easter Egg Hunt - Memorial Park - Fri 3rd, 10 am
Easter Egg Hunt - Hamilton Italian Centre - Fri 3rd, 10 am
Egg Hunt & Breakfast - Binbrook Fairgrounds - Fri 3rd, 10 am
Lions Charity Easter Craft and Gift Show - Ancaster Fairgrounds - Fri 3rd and Sat 4th, 10 am
Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs: National Service Dogs - Joe Sams Park - Fri 3rd, 11 am
15th Annual Easter Eggstravaganza - Gourley Park - Fri 3rd, 11 am
Annual Good Friday Egg Hunt: Mountain Kidz Klub - Eastmount Park - Fri 3rd, 11.30 am
Easter Egg Hunt - Germania Club - Fri 3rd, 12 noon
Easter Egg Hunt & Breakfast - Scottish Rite - Sat 4th, 9 am
Scholarship Foundation Easter Egg Hunt - Lee Academy - Sat 4th, 9 am
Easter Eggnog - Summit Station - Sat 4th & Sun 5th, 9 am
Egg-cellent Easter Hunt - Church on the Rock, Upper James - Sat 4th, 9.45 am
Breakfast with The Easter Bunny - The Powerhouse - Sat 4th, 10 am
Easter Egg Crafting - Hamilton Farmer's Market - Sat 4th, 10 am
Easter Egg Hunt - Carlisle Arena - Sat 4th, 10 am
Golden Egg Scavenger Hunt - Hamilton Farmers Market - Sat 4th, 10 am
Easter Bunny Photos - Ottawa Street North - Sat 4th, 10 am
Easter Event - Triple C Farm - Sat 4th, 10 am
Easter Egg-Stravaganza - Downtown Dundas - Sat 4th, 11 am
Egg Hunt - Freelton Community Park - Sat 4th, 11 am
Easter Parade - Concession Street - Sat 4th, 11 am
Easter Egg Hunt - Highland Packers - Sat 4th, 11 am
Easter Bunny Photos - Eastgate Square - Sat 4th, 12 noon
Best Friends Lunch: Easter Edition - Be Cafe and Barkery - Sat 4th, 12 noon
Easter Egg Hunt - Locke St - Sat 4th, 12 noon
Easter Egg Hunt - Meadowlands Community Church - Sat 4th, 2.45 pm
🍫 Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate 🫕
To grab that last-minute Easter goodie…..use our helpful Google Map of Hamilton’s 15 Chocolatiers.
The Dsrt Company - Ottawa St N.
Chocolat on James - James St N.
Walkers - King St W. Westdale
Chocolate Sensations - Wilson St E.
Madam Bonbon - Locke St S.
Chocolate Tales - York Boulevard
Genesis - King St W. Dundas
Coati - Hamilton Farmers Market
Dundas Chocolate Shop - King St W.
Leonidas - Garner Rd W.
Andea (Wholesale) - Osprey Drive
Purdys - Lime Ridge Mall
Lindt - Lime Ridge Mall
Laura Secord - Jackson Square & Eastgate Mall
🍽 Vibe Eats
New Food & Drinks Places
Indian Gastro Bar - Augusta Street - Refined Indian flavours. Crafted cocktails. @indiangastrobar
Squares Pizza & Wings, Concession St - Fresh dough pizza, bold chicken wings & quality ingredients. Pickup & takeout. @squarespizzaandwings
Masala Mount, James St North - traditional northern Indian food - formerly The Gate of India, also now a live event space. @masalamount
Armandos Pizza Patties - Stoney Creek - Serving up crispy, cheesy pizza patties. @armandospizzapatties
Chef Bai - Wilson Street - Chinese street eats with Japanese flair. Noodle soups and baos. @chegbainoodlesbao
Cravings - Barton St E (formerly Gully Cafe) - Italian cuisine, Pasta. Comfort food. No web yet. @cravings_co
Regular Events
Black Dog BBQ Pop-up - Grain & Grit Beer - Sat 4th, 12 noon
Utamami Pop Up - Aquanova Brewing - Sat 4th & Sun 5th
Hamilton Pizza Tour #11 - Centre on Barton - Mon 6th, 12 noon
Cooking Classes: Pasta Marinara - Mosaic - Thur 9th, 7 pm
🥘 Classes & Workshops
Several local Hamilton organizations run various food and culinary classes and workshops, either at their own locations or as pop ups. These often sell out more than a week in advance so check each place for latest availability, dates & times.
Affirm College - Jackson Square
Chocolate Tales Hamilton - York Boulevard
The Joyce of Cooking - various locations
Check out the Recurring Vibe for regular food and drink events.
🚸 Kids Vibe
Parent & Tot Yoga with Goats - Triple C Farm - Sat 4th, 10 am
Start Seeds Workshop - RONA Barton St E, Ancaster, Waterdown - Sat 4th, 10 am
Create & Paint - Indigo, Ancaster and Stoney Creek - Sat 4th, 11 am & 1 pm
Family Yoga with Goats - Triple C Farm - Sat 4th, 11.30 am
Guided Farm Tour - Summit Station - Sat 4th and Sun 5th, 11.30 am
Check out the Recurring Vibe for regular weekly & monthly kids events.

Need help getting great dates for vibing around town?
How to Get Great Dates Online is a 2.5-hour live online dating workshop for women 50+ offered on April 15.
Learn to confidently navigate the digital dating world, discover 20 essential do’s and don’ts, avoid common pitfalls & craft a compelling profile that attracts the right matches.
Hosted by Anne Bokma and Amit Karia of Chapter Two Dating, Canada’s only male-female online dating coaches, who met on Tinder 5 years ago.
💪 Active Vibe
Walk 30-4-30 - Sport Hamilton - Daily - All of April
Embody Somatics - eFIT Institute - Sat 4th, 9:30 am
Puppy Yoga: Dachshunds - Afro Puppy Yoga - Sat 4th, 11 am
Yoga with Goats - Triple C Farm - Sat 4th and Sun 5th, 1 pm
Emotional Mastery Meditation - Energy Awaken - Sat 4th, 2 pm
Reiki & Relax: Two-Part Healing Experience - The Healing Cottage - Tue 7th & 28th, 5 pm
Intro to New York Salsa - Zee Studio - Tue 7th, 7 pm - 8 week program
Adult Ballet Pop Up - Steps Performing Arts Centre - Wed 8th, 8.30 pm
Check out the Recurring Vibe for regular activities and fitness programs.
🎭 Vibe on Stage
The Resurrection Party: Kiki - Ridiculous - Fri 3rd, 10 pm
Bronch Jovi: Dad Rock Drag Brunch - Bernie’s Tavern - Sat 4th, 12 noon
Easter Sunday Drag Service - Mactini Bar - Sun 5th, 12 noon & 6 pm
Alchemy, Cultivation, Seeds: Lit Live - The Staircase - Sun 5th, 7 pm
Adult Improv Class - Big Hearts Little Theatre - Tue 7th, 7.30 pm - 4 weeks
Drag Karaoke w/Kenadie St James - Tracies - Thur 9th, 8 pm
Dyke Takeover - Ooey Gooeys - Thur 9th, 9 pm
🤣 Comedy
Nick Colletti - Levity Comedy - Fri 3rd, 7 pm and 9.30 pm
Two Asians One Mic Stand-Up Comedy - The Staircase - Fri 3rd, 8 pm
Foes Comedy Show: Free Open Mic - Aquanova Brewing - Mon 6th, 1 pm
Uncloseted Comedy - The Staircase - Thur 9th, 8 pm
🎭 Multi-Date Performances
Cirque Mondial - Lime Ridge Mall - Thur 9th to Sun 26th - shows every day except Tuesdays.
Check out the Recurring Vibe for regular comedy open nights, improv classes and more.
Hamilton’s Premier Literary Weekend is Here
Hamilton’s annual celebration of stories returns this April with an intimate look at the best in Canadian writing.
From April 15 to 19, gritLIT brings readers and writers together for a weekend of author panels, interactive workshops, and live podcast recordings.
Whether you are looking to discover a new literary voice or want to sharpen your own craft in a professional writing session, there is an event for every book lover.
Celebrate the power of local culture and great storytelling.
Get your weekend pass at gritlit.ca/festival
🌺 Cultural Vibe
📚 Literature, Talks, Culture, History
Opening Night - Starlite Drive-In Movie Theatre - Thur 2nd, 7.40 pm
This Orchard Sound: Reading w/ John Terpstra - Last Supper Books - Sat 4th, 7.30 pm
Art & Tarot Hangs - Strathcona Market - Thur 9th, 5.30 pm
In Conversation: Shary Boyle and Jillian Tamaki - Art Gallery of Hamilton - Thur 9th, 6.30 pm
International Fly Fishing Film Festival 2026 - The Playhouse - Thur 9th, 7 pm
💡 Art, Creative, Crafts
Mixed Medium Art Class - Una Bella Vita Boutique - Sat 4th, 5.30 pm
Paint Nite: Sailing Takes Me Away - Kelsey's Upper James - Tue 7th, 6 pm
Dot-Painting Workshop - Down The Rabbit Hole - Thur 9th, 6 pm
🛍Markets, Fairs, Festivals, Expos & Sales
The Artisan Edit Market - Eastgate Square - Sat 4th, 10:30 am
Annual Art Auction - DVSA - Mon 6th to Sun 12th
🖼 Exhibitions
Floral Showcase: Bloomland in Oz - RBG - runs to Apr 6th
Still (Life of) Dope: Dope Chief - CoLodge - runs to April 11th
Prince Sîpihko, Sailor Wâpakwiniy - Hamilton Artists Inc. Cannon Gallery - runs to Apr 18th
Dreams To Get You Through The Night - Hamilton Artists Inc - James Gallery - runs to Apr 18th
Marco Cibola: Selected Plates Paintings - Carnegie Gallery - runs to Apr 26th
Waves of Becoming: Karen Klucowicz & Taruna Singh - Vero Gallery Cafe - runs to Apr 30th
Shary Boyle: How We Are - Art Gallery of Hamilton - runs to May 10th
All Together Now: Banners from the Permanent Collection - WAHC - runs to May 30th
Beyond Blue & White: Wedgewood Designed for Canada - Fieldcote Museum - runs to May 31st
Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music - Visitor Centre - runs to Dec 31st
Solidarity Forever: Workers Songs and Sounds - Workers Arts & Heritage Centre - runs to Jan 1st 2027
Check out the Recurring Vibe for regular cultural events and permanent exhibitions.
🏀 Vibe Sports
Forge FC vs Ateltico Ottawa - Hamilton Stadium - Sat 4th, 12 noon
Stoney Creek Tigers vs Wentworth Gryphins - Stoney Creek Arena - Sat 4th, 6.30 pm (if needed)
Toronto Rock vs San Diego Seals - TD Coliseum - Sat 4th, 7 pm
🏅 Vibe to Win & Connect
Earth Sisters Circle - Earth in Sky - Fri 3rd, 7 pm
April Summoner Skirmish - BKG - Sat 4th, 11 am
Lorcana Winterspell Store Championship - Tistaminis - Sat 4th, 12 noon
Speed Dating: Ages 30-65 - Cause And Effect - Tue 7th, 8 pm
Speed Dating: Ages 19-35 - Toby’s Good Eats - Thur 9th, 4 pm
Check out the Recurring Vibe for all the regular local trivia nights, bingo nights, card games, euchre, etc and for games and leagues.
😇 Vibe for Good
55th Annual Art Auction Fundraiser - DVSA - Mon 6th to Sun 12th
🎸 Live Music & Dancing Vibe
Jazz Appreciation Month - Hamilton Public Library - free events all April
Friday April 3rd
James Ferris - Hammerheads - 4 pm
Seth Ryan - Slye Fox Binbrook - 7.30 pm
Mike Dawson - Coach & Lantern - 8.30 pm
Billboard Nation - The Powerhouse - 9.45 pm
Jamazon - B Side Social - 10 pm
Saturday April 4th
Conn Roche - Townhall Social - 7 pm
Darren Waslyk - Slye Fox Binbrook - 7.30 pm
Fiction - Coach & Lantern - 8.30 pm
Scurvy Dogz- Tin Cup - 9 pm
Nyansha Kasweka - Henry’s on James - 9.15 pm
Pop Machine - The Powerhouse - 9.45 pm
Sunday April 5th
Monday April 6th
Where is the Monday music vibe Hamilton?
Tuesday April 7th
Wednesday April 8th
Diana Krall - First Ontario Concert Hall - 7.30 pm
Thursday April 9th
Brad James - East End Social - 7 pm
Adam Kolker & Gary Versace Quartet - The Gasworks - Thur 9th, 8 pm
Dancing & Galas
Line Dancing - Shawn & Ed Brewing - Fri 3rd, 7 pm
Line Dancing - Studio G - Fri 3rd, 7 pm
The Resurrection Party: Kiki - Ridiculous - Fri 3rd, 10 pm
Chewybeatz - Andthenyou - Fri 3rd, 10 pm
Line Dancing - Collective Arts - Sat 4th, 7 pm
Post Junos Hip Hop After Party - Ooey Gooeys - Sat 4th, 8 pm
Risky Business Retro 80s Night - The Corktown - Sat 4th, 8 pm
Bhangra & Bling - End Zone Bar - Sat 4th, 10 pm
Dance Party: DJ Mar & DJ Rose - Malarkey - Sat 4th, 10 pm
Salsa Mixer - Studio 564 - Sun 5th, 6 pm
The Girls Night Out - Mansion - Sun 5th, 9 pm
Line Dancing - Collective Arts - Mon 6th, 7 pm
Lindy on Locke: Swing Social - Melrose Church - Thur 9th, 6.30 pm
Sala Bachata - Studio 564 - Thur 9th, 8.30 pm
Gay Soiree - Andthenyou - Thur 9th, 10 pm
Check out the Recurring Vibe for regular acts and music sets, Open Mics and Jams, and Karaoke.
Candles and Cocktails - Art Aggregate - Apr 10th
Furball Friendly Yoga - Terra Waterdown - April 10th and 12th
Calendar Girls - Binbrook Little Theatre - Apr 10th - 22nd
The Art of Adventure: Robert Bateman - The Playhouse - April 10th
Angel in a Spitfire - Warplane Museum - Apr 11th
Treat Toss Pet Photos - Clifford Brewing Co - Apr 11th
Cedar Planter Workshop - My Tea Bar - Apr 11th, May 9th and Jun 6th
Around the Bay Race - Hamilton Waterfront - April 12th
The Art of Poultry Butchery - 305 Barton St - Apr 14th
Monster Jam - TD Coliseum - April 16th - 19th
Showtini - Mactini - Apr 17th
Vintage Market - Westinghouse - April 17th & 18th
Oldies Jukebox - Theatre Ancaster - Apr 17th - May 3rd
Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike - Village Theatre Waterdown - Apr 17th - May 3rd
Gerry Dee - First Ontario Concert Hall - April 19th
It’s A Good Life - Theatre Aquarius - April 22nd - May 16th
Artist Talk: Jacqui Oakley - DVSA - Apr 23rd
Annual Art Sale - AGH - April 23rd - 26th
Shaylyn - First Ontario Studio - April 24th
Late Company - Dundas Little Theatre - Apr 24th - May 10th
Suzanne Simard: Author Talk - The Playhouse - April 28th
Hamilton Third Age Learning Spring Lecture Series - The Westdale - April 29th to May 27th
Stars on Ice - TD Coliseum - May 2nd
Open Doors Hamilton - May 2nd & 3rd
Wall Sculptures (Ages 14-17) - Centre 3 - May 2nd and 9th
Grease - Hamilton Theatre - May 8th - 23rd
Mother's Day Picnic - Puddicombe Estate - May 9th
Sew Hungry - Ottawa Street North - May 9th
Binbrook Ribfest - Binbrook Fairgrounds - May 16th
Foodie Fun Fest - Ancaster Fairgrounds - May 24th
Stormy Daniels Live - Aquanova Brewing - June 3rd
Ancaster Heritage Days - Ancaster Village - June 13th
FrancoFest - Gage Park - June 19th-21st
🗓 Want to see your Hamilton, Ontario event included here? Please email us with Details, Date, Time, Location and a web link (web, ticket link or social media post) to [email protected]

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