Markham Review

BUJAK BADMINTON TOURNAMENT
2019-03-30 - 2019-03-31
Bujak Badminton Tournament will take place at the Markham Pan Am Centre. Over 300 athletes will participate in this tournament.
For more information please visit www.bujakbadminton.com.

MOVING THROUGH DARKNESS INTO THE CLEARING EXHIBITION
2019-04-01 - 2019-04-07
This exhibition is about exploring the ways in which artists return to the land in search of subject matter. The artist, Greg Staats, has received the Duke and Duchess of York Prize in Photography and his work has been exhibited throughout North America. Location: Varley Art Gallery.
For more information about the exhibition, please visit www.markham.ca.

CHRIS KLINE AND YAM LAU: WEAVE EXHIBITION
2019-04-01 - 2019-04-21
Canadian artists Chris Kline and Yam Lau present Weave, a two-person exhibition that reflects precise involvement in the fields of force of materials. Location: Varley Art Gallery.
For more information please visit www.markham.ca.

FROM THE GROUND UP
2019-04-01 - 2019-04-30
This exhibition showcases archaeological discoveries from excavations done at Markham Museum between 1968 and 2009. This is a brief look at Markham’s transition from a small village into a city.
For more information please visit www.markhammuseum.ca

WHAT IS MARKHAM? DISCOVER OUR EVOLVING COMMUNITY
2019-04-01 - 2019-04-30
Visit Markham Museum and explore the changes in our community’s landscape, the way we worked, went to school and how we came together as a community over the past 100 years.
For more information please visit www.markhammuseum.ca.

FLATO THEATRE APRIL SHOWS
2019-04-01 - 2019-04-30
April 3: Just for Laughs at 8 p.m.
April 4: Roch Voisine – An Unplugged and Intimate Evening at 8 p.m.
April 9: Piano Battle at 8 p.m.
April 10: Elton Rohn – A tribute to Elton John at 8 p.m.
April 16: Eunoia at 8 p.m.
April 17: Anda Union at 8 p.m.
April 18: Hotel California at 8 p.m.
April 26: Kevin Nealon at 8 p.m.

JUST FOR LAUGHS ROAD SHOW
2019-04-03
The famous Just for Laughs Road Show returns to Flato Markham Theatre. The show features the best stand-up comedians from the world’s largest comedy Festival. Don’t miss this opportunity to have a good laugh.
For more information please visit www.markhamtheatre.ca.

CAN-AM ALL BREEDS EQUINE EXPO
2019-04-05 - 2019-04-07
The Can-Am All Breeds Equine Expo is coming back to the Markham Fairgrounds on April 5 to April 7. This Expo features three days of family fun entertainment and performances, equine breed showcases, indoor shopping and kid friendly interactive attractions.
For more information please go to www.canamequine.com.

ANGUS GLEN SPRING TEN MILER
2019-04-07
Register to run on the golf cart paths at Angus Glen Golf Club this spring. This race fills up quickly so waste no time.
To sign up please go to www.angusglenrunningseries.com.

SOCIAL BUTTERFLY CONNECTIONS
2019-04-08
Join this event and make connections with other women in business. The meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of each month in the 3rd Floor Boardroom at the Insightful Financial Connection Inc., 178 Main Street Unionville, Suite 305. There are no annual fees or industry restrictions. You must register in advance as there is a limit of 12 ladies per session.
If you have any questions, please send email to Niina@InsightfulFinancial.ca.

PIANO BATTLE
2019-04-09
Two internationally acclaimed pianists, Andreas Kern and Paul Cibis go head-to-head on the stage of Flato Markham Theatre, entertaining the audience with a variety of classical pieces. Members of the audience are invited to vote on the pianists’ performances and at the end they will crown the winner.
To learn more about Piano Battle, visit www.pianobattle.com. To purchase tickets please visit www.markhamtheatre.ca.

THE ART OF ABSTRACTION EXHIBITION
2019-04-09 - 2019-05-12
Explore work by artists who have explored with textures, collage, paint, drawing and more. This show invites you to see the world through abstraction. Location: Winged Canvas/Markham’s Art Hub, 185 Bullock Drive, Unit 1. Visiting hours: Tuesday to Thursday: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday to Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For more information please visit www.wingedcanvas.com.

OUR CHILDREN: REFLECTIONS OF CHILDHOOD IN HISTORICAL CANADIAN ART
2019-04-09 - 2019-05-31
This exhibition explores the portrayal of children by Canadian artists in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The pieces offer insights into how views on childhood have changed within Canadian settlers societies. The exhibition features prominent artists like Paul Kane, Cornelius Krieghoff, Robert Harris, George Agnew Reid and Charlotte Schreiber. Location: Varley Art Gallery of Markham (216 Main Street Unionville).
For more information please visit www.markham.ca.

WHAT IS MARKHAM? DISCOVER OUR EVOLVING COMMUNITY
2019-04-09 - 2019-05-31
Visit Markham Museum and explore the changes in our community’s landscape, the way we worked, went to school and how we came together as a community over the past 100 years. This exhibition is on permanent display.

A TRIBUTE TO ELTON JOHN
2019-04-10
Audiences are amazed at Rohn Camilleri’s ability to transform into Elton John. His band is made up of some of Canada’s finest musicians, and every note is played live, no tracks.
For more information and tickets please visit www.markhamtheatre.ca.

MARKHAM STOUFFVILLE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION GALA
2019-04-12
This event is the largest of the kind in Markham, Stouffville, Unionville and surrounding communities. Participate at the event and you will help raising much needed funds to support our community’s health. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
For more information please visit www.gala.mshf.on.ca.

UNIONVILLE SKATING CLUB BI-ANNUAL ICE SHOW – ICE FANTASIA
2019-04-12 - 2019-04-14
Ice Fantasia is a professionally directed show that provides skaters the opportunity to showcase their skills, talents and spirit. Location: Crosby Memorial Arena, 210 Main Street Unionville.
For more information please visit www.unionvilleskatingclub.com.

RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS ONTARIO – EASTERN CHAMPIONSHIPS
2019-04-12 - 2019-04-14
Rhythmic Gymnastics Ontario – Eastern Championships will take place at the Markham Pan Am Centre.
For more information please visit www.gymnasticsontarion.ca/rhythmic-agg/.

ANDA UNION
2019-04-16
Anda Union, a nine-member band, unites tribal and musical traditions from all over Inner Mongolia utilizing a wide range of instruments and vocal throat singing styles. The show is held at Flato Markham Theatre.
To learn more about Anda Union, please visit www.andaunion.com. To buy tickets please visit www.markhamtheatre.ca.

VINTAGES AT THE VARLEY: NEW WORLD WINES
2019-04-17
This is a fundraising event for the benefit of Varley Art Gallery exhibitions, educational programs, art acquisitions and conservation of their collection. At this event you will enjoy 16 wines, hors d’oeuvres and jazz music.
For more information please visit www.varleymckayartfoundation.com/vintages-at-the-varley.

MARKHAM STAMP CLUB MEETING
2019-04-24
Stamp collectors meet to socialize, trade and buy stamps. Anyone with an interest in stamps is welcome. Location: Markham Village Arena. Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

BADMINTON ONTARIO PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
2019-04-26 - 2019-04-28
Badminton Ontario Provincial Championships will take place at the Markham Pan Am Centre.
For more information please visit www.badmintonontario.ca/eventdetails.aspx?EventID=1547.

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE JAZZ
2019-04-27
Enjoy live jazz music every last Saturday night of each month at Go for Tea, 179 Enterprise Blvd. Admission is free.
For more information please call 905 947 0221.

SHOPPERS LOVE. YOU. RUN FOR WOMEN
2019-04-28
April 28: Run for Women is helping Markham Stouffville Hospital to confront York Region’s mental health crisis with a program that addresses women’s obstacles on their path to wellness. You can participate in a 5K or 10K race and children 12 and under can participate in the 1K- Little steps event. Register at https://www.runforwomen.ca/Cities/Unionville.aspx and select the Unionville race. All proceeds will benefit women’s mental health.
For more information please visit https://www.runforwomen.ca/Cities/Unionville.aspx or call 905 472 7373 ext. 6970.

10 000 TREES FOR THE ROUGE ANNUAL SPRING TREE PLANTING
2019-04-28
10,000 Trees is an all-volunteer non-profit charitable organization dedicated to restoring natural wildlife habitat through planting native trees, flowers and shrubs. This year’s site is located at the south east corner of Stonebridge Drive and Major Mackenzie Rd. E, west of McCowan Rd.
For more information please visit www.10000trees.com.

MARKHAM LITTLE THEATRE PRESENTS SKIN FLICK, BY NORM FOSTER
2019-05-01 - 2019-05-04
Skin Flick, a comedy by Canadian Norm Foster, presents how married couple Daphne and Rollie, out of work and out of luck, come up with the idea of making their own X-rated movie for some quick cash. They have everything they need to start, but neither of them wants to star in it.
For more information please go to www.markhamlittletheatre.ca.

FLATO THEATRE MAY SHOWS
2019-05-01 - 2019-05-31
FLATO THEATRE MAY SHOWS
May 1 to 4: Skin Flick at 8 p.m.
May 5: Time Travel: Mozart to Video Games at 2 p.m.
May 26: Resa’s Pieces Concert Band at 7 p.m.
May 31: Kicks Mount Albert 5th Anniversary Celebration at 7 p.m.

MARKHAM CONCERT BAND PRESENTS TIME TRAVEL: MOZART TO VIDEO GAMES
2019-05-05
Join a travel through time inside the musical universe. Five centuries of music will unfold before your eyes at the Markham Flato Theatre.
For more information please visit www.markham.ca.

MANDARIN MS WALK
2019-05-05
May 5: Canada has the highest rate of MS in the world. Help our community’s effort to help improve the lives of Canadians affected by MS. Money will go towards world leading MS research happening in Canada. Location: Markham District High School, 89 Church St. Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
To register or to find more information please visit http://mssoc.convio.net/site/TR/Walk/OntarioDivision?pg=entry&fr_id=6392 or call 1 888 822 8467 ext. 3161.

ROUGE NIGHT – TIMELESS LOVE CONCERT
2019-05-05
The Redkey Band will host the second Annual “Night Rouge –Timeless Love Concert” to raise hope and funds for the SickKids Foundation. Ticket price: VIP $198, Regular $98/
For ticket information please call 647 330 3980 or email RedKeyTickets@gmail.com.
