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Biggest Little Theatre Company presents The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition
Until Aug. 24
The Biggest Little Theatre Company presents its 10th youth production: The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition this month. This one-hour adaptation of the timeless classic has been specially tailored for elementary and middle school-aged actors and audiences, making it the perfect family outing. The show runs Aug. 19-24 at 2891 Martin Rd. in Blezard Valley. Tickets are available now at www.bltcsudbury.com.
New Sudbury Days
Aug. 21-24
New Sudbury Days, a festival that celebrates the New Sudbury community and all it has to offer residents, returns Aug. 21-24 this year. Events include family activities and barbecues, a movie night under the stars, free bowling and a free pancake breakfast. Watch out for the festival’s full schedule of events, which is coming soon on its website.
Burwash County Music Festival
Aug. 22-24
The Burwash Country Music Festival returns to the shores of Rock Lake from Aug. 22-24. Tickets are on sale now. The extensive lineup of performers include Grammy Award-winners Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley, Yvan Petit & Band, Larry Berrio, Legends of Outlaw Country, SuperstaK, Leland Bell & Friends and other great artists. Day passes are $30. For those planning to camp at the site (tent, RV or motorhome), the ticket price is $130 each. Kids under 12 are free. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Chateau Guay on The Kingsway or by emailing [email protected].
Peter Schneider Concert Series
Aug. 24
The Peter Schneider Concert Series has been a highlight of Greater Sudbury’s summer, filling Bell Park with free, live music every Sunday evening. From June through August, the vibrant sounds of local and seasoned musicians have delighted audiences of all ages. With an eclectic list of performers every Sunday at 7 p.m, the concerts have become a beloved tradition for the Greater Sudbury community to come together and enjoy the magic of live music. Performing at the Katherine Bell Gazebo Aug. 24 is Cass and Jack. Cassandra and Jack met at a talent show in 2021, where they were competing with their respective rock bands-Restored and Pop Mach!ne. Since then, they’ve been jamming acoustic music together, performing at various venues and events around the Sudbury area. Cass and Jack love the challenge of trying to cover multiple genres of music with just two acoustic guitars and vocals.
Rock the Farm music series
Aug. 27
The Rock the Farm summer music series returns to Anderson Farm Museum Wednesdays during the month of August. On Aug. 27 is Anne Q (5:30-6:30 p.m.) and Whiskey River Blues Band (7-8 p.m.) Also during Rock the Farm evenings is a farmers’ and vendors’ market from 4-8 p.m. Check out the full schedule online here.
Labour Day celebration
Sept. 1
Join the Sudbury and District Labour Council for a full-filled family celebration. The event takes place 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Delki Dozzi Park, and includes bouncy castles, face painting, ice cream, music and more. Bouncy castles will be “sensory-friendly” from 10-11 a.m.
Valley East Days
Sept. 5-7
Valley East Days, which runs Sept. 5-7 this year, is a festival that celebrates the Valley East Community, its residents, and its businesses. The festival is dedicated to providing the highest quality of entertainment for our patrons, by committing to free family activities in the daytime, and affordable musical entertainment in the night time. The headliner this year is Finger Eleven. Tickets and more information is available through the festival’s website.
Northern Ontario Art Association show
Sept. 6
The Northern Ontario Art Association (NOAA) proudly announces its 69th Annual Juried Art Show. An opening reception takes place 6-8:30 p.m. Sept. 5 and the show Sept. 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the T.M. Davies Community Centre at 325 Anderson Dr., Lively. This event will showcase an outstanding selection of original works from artists across northern Ontario. The artwork will be juried by two Ontario artists, Lauren Satan and Pierre Sabourin. The show features a wide variety of styles and mediums, reflecting the rich talent and diversity of the visual art being created in the north. This event is open to the public, admission is free and many of the art works will be for sale.
Grandparents Day
Sept. 7
Ward 11 Coun. Bill Leduc is hosting Grandparents Day festivities at Westmount Retirement Residence (599 William Ave.) on Sept. 7 from 12-3 p.m. The event is free to attend and will include free pizza, live music, beverages, giveaways, horse and buggy rides, classic cars and municipal vehicles. The event is a fundraiser for the Sudbury Food Bank.
Jazz Sudbury Festival
Sept. 11-13
Jazz Sudbury Festival turns downtown Sudbury into a vibrant celebration of culture and community Sept. 11-13. With a rich mix of free and ticketed programming, this year’s festival brings something for every listener, whether you’re a seasoned jazz enthusiast or exploring new musical genres. Tickets and more information are available through the Jazz Sudbury website.
Sudbury Indie Cinema presents Studio Ghibli North
Sept. 12-14
Studio Ghibli North is an annual celebration of the timeless and classic films of the renowned Japanese Film Studio, Studio Ghibli. Featuring nine films over the course of three days alongside as many food vendors with on-theme foods, crafters and more, Studio Ghibli North is the full Studio Ghibli experience. Weekend passes are $60, day passes $35 and single tickets $12. All films are English dubbed versions except for Grave of the Fireflies. Purchase tickets online here.
Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival
Sept. 13-21
The 37th edition of Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival will take place Sept. 13-21 at SilverCity Sudbury (Cineplex). Visit Cinefest.com for more information.
YES Theatre presents Casey and Diana
Sept. 16 to Oct. 19
Toronto - 1991 - At the height of the global AIDS pandemic, Diana Princess of Wales makes a visit to the Casey House, Canada's first free standings AIDS Hospice. The historic visit sparked a mammoth change in the AIDS Advocacy movement; shepherding a new perspective, smashing stigmas and shifting the hearts and minds of people across the globe. Nick Green's new play has been lauded as one of the greatest new Canadian plays of the decade after debuting with a sold out run at the Stratford Festival followed by acclaimed runs across the country. Casey and Diana was originally commissioned by the Stratford Festival, Ontario, Canada. The show runs Sept. 16 to Oct. 19 at Sudbury Theatre Centre. Purchase tickets online here.
SSO presents Magical Symphony Tour
Sept. 19
Long before “crossover” was a buzzword, the Beatles were blending classical textures into pop masterpieces. Magical Symphony Tour brings together musicians from the Sudbury Symphony Orchestra and Greater Sudbury’s vibrant music scene for a one-night-only concert experience. This concert shines a spotlight on those iconic orchestrations, culminating in a full performance of the beloved Magical Mystery Tour album. With arrangements by Beatles producer Sir George Martin, you’ll hear symphonic winds, strings, and brass in electrifying harmony with guitars, bass, and drums—just as the Beatles imagined. The show runs Sept. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Laurentian University’s Fraser Auditorium. Purchase tickets online here.
Sudbury Secondary arts education reunion
Sept. 19-21
Sudbury Secondary School will mark a major milestone this fall with a weekend celebration in honour of 40 years of arts education. From September 19 to 21, the event will bring together alumni, staff, and supporters to commemorate the school’s long-standing impact on the region’s arts and culture landscape. Tickets, including optional donations and full details, are available now through Eventbrite.
French Fest
Sept. 20
Get ready to experience an exceptional day: French Fest, a francophone festival that celebrates all the nuances of Sudbury’s francophonie. More than just an event, French Fest is a true reflection of the cultural richness of our community—an invitation to come together, to engage in dialogue, to feel deeply, and to be moved as one. Performers include Djely Tapa and Mourir de trop gueuler. Réseau de soutien à l’immigration francophone du Nord de l’Ontario (RIF) will hold a Recognition Ceremony in la Grande salle as part of French Fest. The festival opens its arms to little ones, teens, parents, and grandparents with a Family Day. Learn more online here.
Art Gallery of Sudbury exhibitions
Ongoing
The Art Gallery of Sudbury is running its exhibition The Sky: New Quilts by Judy Martin until Aug. 30 at its 174 Elgin St. location. From her home on Manitowaning Bay, Manitoulin Island, Judy Martin gazes daily at the vast blanket of sky stretching over the water. Each work is a prolonged durational work of time, labour, and design, taking inspiration from the reassuring continuity of the cosmic circles and unseen stars above us. Each quilt is completely unique, involving multiple uses of materials, including linen, silk, cotton, wool, and multiples techniques including natural dying and over-dying, painting, embroidery, and hand-stitching. AGS also has two-off site exhibitions: Alexandre Fishbein-Ouimette until Nov. 17 and Rory Perras at the Laughing Buddha until Sept. 15. Learn more on the gallery’s website.
Perogies and Cabbage Rolls
Mondays to Fridays
Fresh perogies and cabbage rolls are available for pick-up from Monday to Friday at the Ukrainian Seniors’ Centre. Place your order by phoning 705-673-7404.