Markham Review

MARKHAM AT THE MOVIES
2018-11-27
Markham at the Movies is a partner of the Toronto Film Festival Film Circuit and focuses on bringing award-winning Canadian and international films to our doorstep. Films are shown at the Flato Markham Theatre at 171 Town Centre Blvd. and tickets cost 10$.
Hearts Beat Loud: at 1.30 p.m.
Tulipani, Love Honour and a Bicycle: at 7 p.m.
For more information please go to www.markhamatthemovies.com.

WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES
2018-11-25
Men, boys and their families are invited to the second annual Yellow Brick House Walk a Mile in Her Shoes to walk a mile in high heeled shows. The event aims to raise funds to support women and children escaping abuse and violence. Registration is $35 for adults and $20 for youth.
For more information please call 905 709 0900 or e-mail info@yellowbrickhouse.org.

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS ON MAIN STREET MARKHAM
2018-11-23
The 34th Annual Festival of lights, Markham Village’s traditional kick-off to the holiday season, is held from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. You can look forward to seeing tree lighting, live music, carolers , jugglers, stilt walkers and fireworks.

KEEPSAKE HANDPRINT PICTURE FRAME
2018-11-17
Together with your child and the help of the museum’s professional instructors, design, create and decorate a special Handprint Picture Frame. Location: 9350 Markham Road. Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
For more information visit www.markhammuseum.ca.

MEN OF HONOUR - YORK REGION AWARDS GALA
2018-11-17
This event is the first of its kind and focuses on men’s contribution in the York region to serving our community. Cost of the event is $100.
For more information please visit www.tributetomenofhonour.ca or call 647 779 3565.

MARKHAM HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
2018-11-16 - 2018-11-18
This is Canada’s Original “True Essence of Christmas” Decorating Show. Home for the Holidays features over 130 juried exhibitors from all over Ontario and Nova Scotia, exhibiting everything one needs for the holidays, from Christmas cookies to hand crafted and personalized ornaments. There is no better place to get inspiration for unique and affordable gift ideas. Also, Santa is coming to this event straight from the North Pole. Admission in $9 for adults, $8 for seniors and $2 for children (children 2 and under are free).
For more information please go to www.homefortheholidays.ca.

CITY OF MARKHAM SENIORS' HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR
2018-11-15
Our community’s seniors can gather information about health and ways to improve quality of life from professionals present at this event. There will be free samples, prizes and a variety of products and services. Admission and parking are free. Location: 3201 Bur Oak Dr., Markham.
For more information please visit www.kidsinthewoordsinitiative.org or call 905 479 7753.

2018 WORLD JUNIOR BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIPS
2018-11-15 - 2018-11-18
The City of Markham, in partnership with Badminton Canada and Badminton Ontario, is hosting the 2018 World Junior Badminton Championships at the Markham Pan Am Centre, on 16 Main Street Unionville.

REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONY IN UNIONVILLE
2018-11-11
November 11th: The Remembrance Day Ceremony is held from 10.45 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. at the Cenotaph in front of Crosby Arena at 210 Main Street Unionville.

THE STIVER MILL FARMERS' MARKET - INDOOR FALL MARKET
2018-11-08 - 2018-12-23
The Stiver Mill Farmers’ Market is open on Sundays from 10 s.m. to 3 p.m., on Sundays, until December 23rd inside the historic Stiver Mill, for the fall season. You can shop for produce, baked goods, hand crafted items and more.
For more information visit www.unionvillestivermillmarket.com.

WITNESS - CANADIAN ART OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR
2018-11-08 - 2019-01-06, 2018-10-07 - 2019-01-06
This is an exhibition that examines how Canadians used art to communicate and commemorate their First World War experiences at home and overseas. The Beaverbrook Collection of War Art is one of the largest of such collections in the world and it exhibits works that have never been publicly displayed before. Location: Varley Art Gallery, 216 Main Street Unionville.
For more information please visit www.markham.ca.

HOLIDAY SALON SHOW 2018
2018-11-08 - 2018-12-21
The Holiday Salon Show will surely get you into the holiday spirit. For the art lovers there is no better gift that a one-of-a-kind original artwork. This show will feature a wide array of artwork by local artists and makers. Location: Winged Canvas Art Hub, 185 Bullok Drive #1, Markham. Time: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

REMEMBER WHEN... FOR BABY BOOMERS
2018-11-07
Take a nostalgic trip back to the 1950s and 60s. You can participate in “remember when” trivia games, fill in the missing song lyrics, and have a good laugh at yesteryear’s hairstyles. Location: 3201 Bur Oak Dr., Markham.
For more information please visit: www.kidsinthewoodsinitiative.org or call 905 479 7753.

AUTUMN LEAVES FAMILY PICTURE FRAME WORKSHOP
2018-11-03
Put your favourite family photo in a beautiful Autumn Leaves Family Picture Frame that you can create and decorate with your children. Location: 9350 Markham Road. Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information please go to www.markhammuseum.ca.

NEW CHINESE ACROBATS
2018-11-01 - 2018-11-03
Created in collaboration with Jeannot Painchaud of the world-famous Cirque Éloize, this is a great show featuring breathtaking feats of strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. Cost is $65 for prime tickets, $55 for regular and $15 for Youth. Location is Flato Markham Theatre at 171 Centre Blvd.
For more information please visit www.markham.ca.

SPOOKY SUNDAY HALLOWEEN
2018-10-28
Enjoy Halloween with your children at the Millenium Bandstand at Main Street Unionville and Fred Varley Drive. There will be live entertainment and Trick or Treat. The event is running between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

TRICK OR TREAT MAIN STREET MARKHAM
2018-10-27
Dress up in your best costume and come Trick or Treating on the Historic Main Street Markham. Visitors will enjoy free treats and a free outdoor movie. The event will take place between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m.
For more information visit www.mainstreetmarkham.com.

SCARYFEST
2018-10-26 - 2018-10-28
Trick-or-treat with your children around the Markham Museum while you encounter lively and not so lively characters. This event is tailored for children 10 and under.
For more information visit www.markhammuseum.ca.

THE LEGEND OF THE WHITE SNAKE
2018-10-21
Held at the FLATO Markham Theatre this Chinese Cantonese Opera is about a female white snake who fell in love with a scholar. Only one show will be held.
To purchase tickets please call Ms. Yan-Yan Zhang at 647 966 0021 or Ms. Sarah Tai at 416 318 7317.

MUAYTHAI NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
2018-10-19 - 2018-10-21
Muaythai Canada invites you to participate in the 2018 National Championship held at the Markham Pan Am Centre.
For more information please visit www.muaythaicanada.org.

SHARON YIYING ZHU AND STUDENTS ARTWORKS EXHIBIT
2018-10-17 - 2018-10-21
October 17th to October 21st: Admission is free for this event. Location: McKay Art Centre, 197 Main Street Unionville.
For more information please call 905 477 7000, extension 326.

COLORS OF AUTUMN LUNCHEON & FASHION SHOW
2018-10-17
This exciting and entertaining event includes a lunch, fashion show, fundraising to help the residents of Markhaven Home for Seniors in Markham, and more. Start the morning with some boutique shopping as early as 10.30 a.m. The event is taking place at Crystal Fountain Event Venue, 60 McDowell Gate.
For more information and to purchase tickets please visit www.markhaven.ca.

RUMOURS THE ULTIMATE FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE SHOW
2018-10-17
The show is a recreation of the well-known group’s youthful times, presented by VaughnCo Entertainment at FLATO Markham Theatre.
For more information and to purchase tickets please visit www.markhamtheatre.ca or call 905 305 7469.

Colours of Autumn
2018-10-17
2nd annual Colours of Autumn luncheon & fashion show for Markhaven at Crystal Fountain Event Venue.

WLF EAST-WEST 2018 KICKBOXING EVENT
2018-10-13
October 13th: The Second Annual Wu Lin Feng Kickboxing Toronto East vs West will be held at the Markham Pan Am Centre.
For more information please visit www.wulinfeng.ca for details.

ROUGE: VARLEY GALA
2018-10-11
Support the Varley Art Gallery’s art acquisition, exhibition research and educational programs by participating at the Varley-McKay Art Foundation’s fundraising event for this year. The event is held at the Toronto Marriott Markham and it starts at 6 p.m.
For more information and to purchase tickets please visit www.varleymckayartfoundation.com.

MARKHAM FLATO THEATRE NOVEMBER SHOWS:
2018-10-07 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)
November 1st to November 3rd : New Chinese Acrobats at 8:00 p.m.
November 7th : Jayme Stone Folklife Tour at 8.00 p.m.
November 8th : Pat Martino Quintet at 8.00 p.m.
November 9th : Anandi Bhattacharya – The Voice of Modern India at 8.00 p.m.
November 14th to November 17th: Markham Little Theatre presents “Calendar Girls” at 8.00 p.m.
November 22nd : Any Dream Will Do – The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber at 8.00 p.m.
November 25th: Markham Concert Band presents A Seasonal Celebration at 2.00 p.m.
November 27th: Markham at the Movies – Tulipani, Love Honour and a Bicycle at 7.00 p.m.
November 27th: Markham at the Movies – Hearts Beat Loud at 1.30 p.m.
November 28th: Christmas Rocks at 8.00 p.m.
November 29th: All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 at 8.00 p.m.
November 30th: Ballet Creole Presents Soulful Messiah at 8.00 p.m.

ORIENTATION GALLERY EXHIBITION: WHAT IS MARKHAM? DISCOVER OUR EVOLVING COMMUNITY
2018-10-07 - 2018-12-31
This is a long term exhibition that includes aerial photography, a virtual tour of Markham Village in 1910 and a place for visitors to record their memories of Markham Fair. Visitors will explore what changed in our landscape and the way we worked over the past 100 years. Location: Markham Museum, 9350 Markham Road.
For more information please visit www.markhammuseum.ca.

Main Street Markham Farmers' Market
2018-10-06 08:00 - 17:00
From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Main Street Markham Farmers’ Market is one of the best places to enjoy locally grown fruit and vegetables. Location: Main Street Markham North, 2 lights north of Highway 7.
Visit www.mainstreetmarkham.com for details.
