Markham Review

FEE DROP IN BADMINTON
2020-03-01 - 2020-03-27
Cornerstone Christian Community Centre to play badminton and make new friends every Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All ages are welcome. Participants must bring their own rackets and birdies. Registration opens one month before the start of each session.

WONDERFUL WORLD OF CIRCUS SHOWS
2020-03-07 - 2020-03-08
The Wonderful World of Circus shows are suitable for the entire family. They feature clowns, jugglers and aerial gymnasts, amazing dogs and birds, tricky magicians and lots of fun. Tickets are at the door for $20/person.
For more information, visit www.wonderfulworldofcircus.com.

MARKHAM CIVIC CENTRE OUTDOOR ICE RINK IS OPEN FOR THE SEASON
2020-03-08 - 2020-03-31
The Outdoor Ice Rink is open for the public daily, except Wednesdays, 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. It is recreational skating, therefore no hockey sticks, pucks or balls are allowed. Skate rental will be available. Location: 101 Town Centre Blvd.

Swan Lake and Park restoration
2020-03-09 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Toronto)
Meet at the Swan Club to discuss how to restore the Lake and Park to their original health. National broadcaster Lloyd Robertson will serve as the moderator.
Seating is limited so those interested in attending are asked to preregister by sending an email to events@friendsofswanlakepark.ca.

WOMEN’S NETWORKING LUNCHEON
2020-03-11
The Women’s Networking Luncheon will be held at the Angus Glen Golf Club on March 11, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Registration fee: $54 +HST for members and $74.95 +HST for non-members.
For more information and to register, email events@markhamboard.com or call 289 844 3024.

MARKHAM STAMP CLUB MEETING
2020-03-11 - 2020-03-25
Stamp collectors meet every second Wednesday at the Markham Village Community Centre between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Join this event to meet other stamp collecting enthusiasts and to trade and buy stamps. This event is free and is suitable for all ages.

IIBA MARKHAM TOASTMASTERS CLUB MEETING
2020-03-12 - 2020-03-26
Toastmasters is the perfect place and environment for people interested in developing their communication and leadership skills. The meetings take place every 2nd, 4th and 5th Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Milliken Mills Community Centre. Guests must be 18 + years of age and the first three meetings are free.
For more information, visit www.iibamarkham.toastmastersclubs.org.

COFFEE AND VAADAI
2020-03-15
This program is for adults over 55 years of age and is intended to bring the community together while enjoying coffee and vaadai and playing carom. The event is sponsored by the Markham Tamil Organization. These are free drop-in sessions.
For more information and to register, email mplcommunitylibrarians@markham.library.on.ca.

BULLET JOURNALING
2020-03-19
At this event participants will be introduced to the “analog system for the digital age”, the bullet journal. Each participant will be able to transform a blank notebook into a customized planning tool that will allow for effective goal setting and mindful organization. Some materials are provided. Participants are required to bring their own grid or dot grid notebook. Location: Varley Art Gallery.
For more information and to register visit www.markham.ca, call 905 477 7000 or email varley@markham.ca.

IFBB PRO FEDEL CLARKE CLASSIC, A COMPETITION OF BODYBUILDING, PHYSIQUE, FIGURE, BIKINI AND FITNESS
2020-03-21
This event is open to all competitors across Canada. Categories are: Bodybuilding, Classic Physique, Figure, Bikini, Fitness.
For more information visit www.fedelclarkclassic.com and to purchase tickets go to www.flatomarkhamtheatre.ca.

INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL AND COMPETITION
2020-03-21
The International Music Festival and Competition is an annual event that provides musicians with opportunities to perform, conduct and to write music, while receiving professional guidance by leading professionals in the classical music industry. Students and young professionals of all nationalities, ages, levels and musical disciplines are invited to apply.
For more information and to register, visit www.InterMusic.ca.

EVERGREEN ANNUAL GALA – AN EVENING OF FUN, FRIVOLITY AND MURDER
2020-03-26
This event is offering participants an evening of cocktails and appetizers, gourmet meals, casino games, live auction, silent auction, fun raffle and dancing. Whether you are single or a couple, this is a party to enjoy. Participate dressed as a CLUE character, posh businessman, scheming villain or ass you are. Tickets are $200 inclusive. Bring a group of friends and you can reserve a table for 8 for $1200. Location: Angus Glen Golf Club.
To purchase tickets, visit www.events.r20.constantcontact.com or call 416 499 2185.

ENJOY THE MEAL, MA
2020-03-29
When assimilated into the Canadian culture, language barriers often occur in a family between the different generations. Annie Wong will practise speaking her lost mother-tongue with her mother, and invites Cantonese and Mandarin speaking mothers and daughters who experience similar barriers to join them in conversation. Spaces are limited; registration is required.
For more information and to register, email ixo@markham.ca or call 905 477 7000/3261.

FREE MANDARIN SONGS AND STORIES DROP IN SESSIONS
2020-03-29
The free Mandarin songs and stories session will be held at the Milliken Mills Library at 2 p.m.
For more information and to register, email mplcommunitylibrarians@markham.library.on.ca.

HARRY POTTER TRIVIA
2020-03-31
This event will take place at Boston Pizza on 7680 Markham Road, starting at 7.30 pm. This month trivia will focus on the Half-Blood Prince. Cost: $5 and there will be prizes to be won.

WHAT IS MARKHAM? DISCOVER OUR EVOLVING COMMUNITY
2020-04-01 - 2020-04-30
Visitors at Markham Museum will be able to explore changes in our landscape, the way we worked and went to school, and how we came together as a community over the past 100 years. This exhibition will also include aerial photography, a virtual tour of Markham Village in 1910 and a place for visitors to record their memories of Markham Fair.
For more information, visit www.markhammuseum.ca.

197 MAIN STREET EXHIBITION
2020-04-01 - 2020-04-30
In this exhibition, F. H. Varley’s basement studio is revisited through artworks, tools and objects from the period 1957-1969 when the artist lived in Unionville. The gallery is divided into two separate areas, a domestic interior and a studio, both inspired from photographs from the McKay Art Centre of that time.
For more information, visit www.markham.ca.

MARKHAM MOVES EXHIBITION
2020-04-01 - 2020-04-30
Markham moves is a fun exhibition for all ages that provides everybody with a great experience focused on transportation through the ages. This is an opportunity to learn how transportation has changed through the years and how it has affected our community.
For more information, visit www.markhammuseum.ca.

INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL AND COMPETITION
2020-04-01 - 2020-04-05
The International Music Festival and Competition is an annual event that provides musicians with opportunities to perform, conduct and write music while receiving professional guidance by professionals in the classical music industry. Students and young professionals of all nationalities, ages, levels and musical disciplines are invited to apply.
For more information and to register, visit www.InterMusic.ca.

FLATO MARKHAM THEATRE APRIL SHOWS
2020-04-01 - 2020-05-25
April 1: Toronto Concert Orchestra: Celebrating 250 Years of Beethoven at 8 p.m.
April 9: Kurt Elling Quintet – Century of Heroes at 8 p.m.
April 15: April Wine – at 8 p.m.
April 21: High Notes for Mental Health – at 8 p.m.
April 23: Catapult – Magic Shadows – at 8 p.m.
April 24: Just for Laughs Road Show – at 8 p.m.
April 25: Pavlo in Concert with the Ontario Philharmonic at 8 p.m.
April 29: Outside Mullingar at 8 p.m.
April 30: Outside Mullingar at 8 p.m.

FREE VIDEO GAME PLAYING ON SUNDAYS AT DENTHREESIXTY
2020-04-05
Every Sunday between 12 p.m and 2 p.m you can play a selection of classic games at Denthreesixty. People of all ages can gather, bond and build new memories, while having fun playing video games.
For more information, visit www.denthreesixty.

MARKHAM STAMP CLUB MEETING
2020-04-08 - 2020-04-22
The Markham Stamp Club meets every second and fourth Wednesday at the Markham Village Community Centre. Anyone interested or anyone who has questions about stamps is welcome. Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

HARRY POTTER TRIVIA
2020-04-14
Meet at Boston Pizza at 7680 Markham Road for a night of Harry Potter trivia. This month the focus is on Deathly Hollows (both parts). Cost: $5/player. The event starts at 7.30 p.m.
To make a reservation, call 905 201 0477.

VINTAGES AT THE VARLEY: SOUTH AFRICAN WINES
2020-04-17
If you are looking for a fun night out, at this event you can indulge in exquisite hors d’oeuvres and ambient music, while learning about Wine and Cheese pairings. The funds raised will benefit the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham.

MANY FACES OF MARKHAM
2020-04-19
Many Faces of Markham is an event that celebrates our community’s ethno-cultural diversity and promotes elimination of racial discrimination. It is also an art, writing and video competition open to elementary school students in Markham. The event will also feature live cultural performances. This event is free.
For more information, visit www.markham.ca/manyfaces.

JUST FOR LAUGHS
2020-04-24
Just For Laughs, always a favourie that will surely make you chuckle and laugh, is coming to Flato Markham Theatre. Some of the funniest comedians on the circuit will bring down the house with tumultuous laughter. May contain mature content.
For more information, visit www.markhamtheathre.ca.

JAKE’S TOUCH-A-TRUCK
2020-04-26
By attending this event, you will be supporting the award-winning Neuroblastoma research being done by SickKids, which provides hope to families that faced devastating disease in children. At this event, children and families will experience hands-on activities involving vehicles of all types. Kid-friendly activities and delicious food trucks will make this event a perfect outing for the entire family.
For more information, visit www.markham.ca.

DTM Music Nights return to Downtown Markham
2024-06-11 08:00 - 17:00
Live music returns to Downtown Markham on Saturday nights this summer with DTM Music Nights back for another season. Local and regional bands from a diverse collection of genres hit the Origin Square each week at 7:30pm for absolutely free shows every week from July through August, with a special opening night performance on June 8th.
“These events have been a significant addition to Markham’s summer life because they provide a vibrant community space for residents and visitors to enjoy live music in an outdoor setting,” explains Alexandria Kennedy, a marketing manager representing the event.,”This contributes to a sense of community, offers entertainment, and supports local musicians, enriching the cultural fabric of the area.”
Indeed, DTM Music Nights have been a regular part of the summer offerings in Downtown Markham for several years now. Started with the goal of “fostering togetherness” and making the area a destination for local folks in the summer months, the series has exceeded expectations.
“The music involves local artists and bands, ensuring a mix of familiar favourites and new discoveries,” says Kennedy. “The programming aims to reflect the multicultural nature of Markham, showcasing a variety of musical traditions and contemporary sounds.”
This year’s lineup includes the funky soul music of The Jerome Tucker Band on July 6, an eclectic mix of R&B, Rock & Roll, Latin, Soca, and Reggae with Triple Play on July 13, Something Free promises a study in what the audience wants to hear on July 20, and on July 27, Junestone brings a sound grounded in American classical and ’90s alternative hits.
And this is just the first month. Later this summer will see shows by The Edge, The Blackboard Blues Band, Kromatix, The Tonedogs, Marlow, Los Moralitos, What About Bob, and Ginger st. James.
In addition to the music, the Origin Square features a full scale stage with a professional lighting and sound array. Every band, whether a familiar favourite or new discovery will look and sound their best.
“Attendees can anticipate a lively and spirited ambiance,” says Kennedy
These nights are expected to draw a substantial crowd, so there’s plenty of amenities for those that head down, even before and after the show.
“Downtown Markham promises a delightful culinary journey with Kiu Japanese Restaurant, Milestones, Ruth Chris, Costa Sorrento, Terre Rouge and Draco at the Toronto Marriott Markham,” offers Kennedy. “You can even opt to catch a movie or take a ride on our enchanting Pride of Canada Carousel.”
The Pride of Canada Carousel may be particularly interesting because its sculptural characters fashioned from recycled and repurposed materials might best fit the indie art vibe of live music in general. The carousel is part of the Remington Contemporary Art Gallery, which is actually one of the world’s most ambitious public art initiatives. Pieces from the collection are everywhere in Downtown Markham, from parking garages to overhead spaces, along sidewalks and even integrated within the buildings themselves.
“Much like the music nights themselves,” adds Kennedy, “the gallery is fueled by a deep passion, cleverly weaving itself into traditionally sterile spaces like parking garages, common areas, and building facades.”
All of this together should make for some memorable summer evenings.
Origin Square is at 169 Enterprise Boulevard in Markham.
See DTM Music Nights’ complete lineup here.
Photo: Olivia Brown from Junestone will perform on July 27 as part of DTM Music Nights
