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Weekly Summer Events Be sure to check websites for most current information. Inspirational Music in The Park Tuesdays from June 4 to August 27 7pm to 9pm Closing concert: Friday, August 30 7pm to 10pm Enjoy a variety of music, dance, refreshments and more each week. Bring a lawn chair. Gage Park, Main St. S. and Wellington St. W. Leslie Morgan, 416.885.0551 www.inspirationalmusic.org Brampton Downtown Thursday Night Concert Series (brought to you by Investors Group) Thursdays from June 6 to September 5 7pm to 9pm Enjoy Brampton downtown’s musical laneways, squares, and parks this summer. Grab and bite to eat, enjoy a beverage and take in wonderful music in our great outdoor spaces. For a schedule of performances please visit the website or contact the number below. www.bramptondowntown.com Gage Park, Main St. S. and Wellington St. W. 905.874.2936 Vivian Lane, off Main St. The Square at Rose Theatre Brampton, Main St. and Queen St. … and more locations to be added Brampton Farmers’ Market Saturdays from June 22 to October 12 8am to 1pm Join in each week as downtown Brampton turns into a vibrant outdoor festival marketplace. Purchase fresh, locally grown produce, preserves, baked goods and homemade crafts from more than 50 vendors. With weekly entertainment, family-friendly activities and a thriving vendor marketplace, this is the place to be on Saturday mornings. Main St. and Queen St., downtown Brampton 905.874.2657 www.brampton.ca

Chinguacousy Music in the Park, Summer Concert Series Sundays from June 23 to August 11 6:30pm until dusk The Chinguacousy Concert Band and Chinguacousy Swing Orchestra are proud to present a summer season of wonderful music in one of Brampton’s destination parks. Bring your family to the park Sunday evenings and relax in a natural amphitheatre to listen to great music. Don’t forget your chair or blanket. DMG Chinguacousy Park, 9050 Bramalea Rd. www.chingband.com/chingpark Films in Garden Square Saturdays, July & August 9pm Start Bring your lawn chair and take in a movie in the open air. Go to Rose Theatre Brampton’s website for the full schedule. Outdoor Square at Rose Theatre Brampton, 1 Theatre Lane 905.874.3601 www.rosetheatre.ca Flower City Music Festival – Friday Night Concert Series Fridays, July & August 7:30pm to 9:30pm Outdoor Square at Rose Theatre Brampton, 1 Theatre Lane 905.874.3601 www.rosetheatre.ca

APRIL Brampton Folk Club presents “A Tribute to John Allen Cameron” by Dave Gunning April 19 7:30pm to 10pm Coffee house style concert featuring a salute to “The Godfather of Celtic Music”. Tickets available at the door or through the reservations number below. $12 adults, $10 students and seniors. St. Paul’s United Church – Sanderson Hall, 30 Main St. S. 647.233.3655 www.bramptonfolk.ca

MAY Annual Plant Sale May 18 9am to 1pm This annual fundraising event offers a variety of hard perennials, favourite annuals, vegetables, herbs and native plants for sale. Brampton Curling Club, 46 McMurchy Ave. S. Laura 905.799.1929 www.bramhort.org Rib ‘n’ Roll May 24 5pm to 11pm May 25 Noon to 11pm May 26 Noon to 8pm Kick off your summer with ribs and rock ‘n’ roll. It’s fun for the whole family. Entrance by voluntary donation. Gage Park, Main St. S. & Wellington St. W. www.ribnroll.com Classical Gems May 26 7:30pm Headwaters Concert Choir as well as the Great Lakes Orchestra will be joining Brampton Festival Singers for a celebration of Mozart and his contemporaries. This large scale production of mass choir with full orchestra is a rarity. Don't miss it! Tickets available through Rose Theatre Brampton’s Box Office. Rose Theatre Brampton, 1 Theatre Lane 905.874.2800 www.bramptonfestivalsingersinc.org

JUNE Brampton Folk Club Annual Showcase Concert June 1 7:30pm – 10pm Coffee house style concert featuring a wide variety of folk artists. Tickets available at the door or through the reservations number below. $12 adults, $10 students and seniors. St. Paul’s United Church - Sanderson Hall, 30 Main St. S. 647.233.3655 www.bramptonfolk.ca Brampton Blooms – A Flower Show June 22 9am to 4pm “Brampton Blooms – A Flower show” is an opportunity for visitors to view beautiful displays of plants, flowers and floral designs entered in competition by Bramptonians. Contact the Society to enter the show. City Hall Atrium, 2 Wellington St. W. Fran 905.457.2854 www.bramhort.org Celebrampton June 15 11am to 4pm Join us for the City of Brampton’s kickoff to “Summer Fun In The City”. This year two great City events, Brampton Day and the Flower City Parade, come together for one fun, packed day of free food, entertainment and activities for people of all ages. Come and join the fun! Downtown Brampton, Queen St. & Main St. 905.874.3601 www.brampton.ca

Flower City Parade June 15 3pm Start Enjoy spectacular parade floats brimming with brightly coloured blooms, marching bands, costume characters, and more! Main Street, downtown Brampton 905.874.3601 www.brampton.ca

JULY Canada Day July 1 12pm (noon) – 10pm Celebrate Canada Day and enjoy an amazing fireworks display, fun activities and live entertainment! DMG Chinguacousy Park, 9050 Bramalea Rd. 905.874.3601 www.brampton.ca Summer Theatre – Spin July 4 7:30pm SPIN is award-winning Toronto artist Evalyn Parry’s tour-de-force, an imaginative, innovative performance celebrating the bicycle as a muse, a musical instrument and agent of social change. This show is inspired, in part, by the true and incredible tale of Annie Londonderry – the first woman to ride around the world on a bicycle in 1894. Parry’s web of stories travel from 19th century women’s emancipation to our 21st century consumer culture. She peels back layers of history to reveal a profoundly contemporary and personal heart to her theme of liberation. Rose Theatre Brampton – Main Stage, 1 Theatre Lane 905.874.2800 www.rosetheatre.ca

Summer Theatre – 12 Angry Men July 5 - 27 7:30pm A teenage boy is accused of killing his father and is awaiting the court’s verdict. The judge charges the jury: “However you decide, your verdict must be unanimous. In the event that you find the accused `Guilty,’ the bench will not entertain a recommendation for mercy. The death sentence is mandatory in this case. You are faced with a grave responsibility…” Rose Theatre Brampton – Studio Two, 1 Theatre Lane 905.874.2800 www.rosetheatre.ca Annual Garden Tour July 7 10am to 4pm At the Brampton Horticultural Society’s Annual Garden Tour you will be inspired by the many

beautiful gardens representing the fabulous diversity of size and type found in Flower City

Brampton.

Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 on the day of the event Laura 905.799.1929 www.bramptonhort.org Carabram, Brampton’s Multicultural Festival July 12 6pm to 12am July 13 1pm to 12am July 14 1pm to 7pm Experience the rich culture, food, crafts, drink and entertainment of the diverse ethnic communities of Brampton. Purchase your passport and tour the world! Passport $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Pavilions located throughout Brampton. 416.452.4917 www.carabram.org

Shakespeare in the Square – The Taming of the Shrew July 16 - 18 7pm (weather permitting) Rediscover the magic that has enchanted audiences for over 400 years. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the entertainment outdoors in Rose Theatre Brampton’s Garden Square. Garden Square at Rose Theatre Brampton, 1 Theatre Ln. 905.874.2800 www.rosetheatre.ca Classic Cars & Legendary Stars July 18, 19, 20 (Times to be determined) Get ready for Brampton’s premier arts and culture festival in Brampton’s downtown. Enjoy music in Gage Park, entertainment in Garden Square, music in the laneways, a spectacular classic car parade and historical tours. Downtown Brampton, Queen St. & Main St. (and beyond) 905.874.2936 www.bramptondowntown.com Shakespeare in the Square – The Taming of the Shrew July 23 - 25 7pm (weather permitting) July 30, 31 7pm (weather permitting) Rediscover the magic that has enchanted audiences for over 400 years. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the entertainment outdoors in Rose Theatre Brampton’s Garden Square. Garden Square at Rose Theatre Brampton, 1 Theatre Ln. 905.874.2800 www.rosetheatre.ca

Summer Theatre – Little Shop of Horrors July 26 – August 3 7:30pm From the songwriting team that created the beloved Disney animated classics Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid.

“They may offer you fortune and fame Love and money and instant acclaim

But whatever they offer you… DON’T FEED THE PLANTS!”

Rose Theatre Brampton – Main Stage, 1 Theatre Lane 905.874.2800 www.rosetheatre.ca

AUGUST Summer Theatre – Little Shop of Horrors August 1 - 3 7:30pm From the songwriting team that created the beloved Disney animated classics Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid.

“They may offer you fortune and fame Love and money and instant acclaim

But whatever they offer you… DON’T FEED THE PLANTS!”

Rose Theatre Brampton – Main Stage, 1 Theatre Lane 905.874.2800 www.rosetheatre.ca Shakespeare in the Square – The Taming of the Shrew August 1, 6 - 8 7pm (weather permitting) Rediscover the magic that has enchanted audiences for over 400 years. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the entertainment outdoors in Rose Theatre Brampton’s square. Outdoor Square at Rose Theatre Brampton, 1 Theatre Ln. 905.874.2800 www.rosetheatre.ca

Summer Theatre – The Melville Boys August 2 to 24 7:30pm A relaxing weekend trip full of fishing, football, and beer is on the agenda for the Melville brothers. So is confronting eldest brother Lee’s terminal illness. But their trip is thrown for a loop when the boys meet two attractive sisters who inadvertently change more than their weekend plans. In this modern Canadian classic, Norm Foster offers a tender, vigorous comedy about brotherhood and the unexpected. Rose Theatre Brampton – Studio Two, 1 Theatre Lane 905.874.2800 www.rosetheatre.ca Shakespeare in the Square – The Taming of the Shrew August 13 - 15 7pm (weather permitting) Rediscover the magic that has enchanted audiences for over 400 years. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the entertainment outdoors in Rose Theatre Brampton’s square. Outdoor Square at Rose Theatre Brampton, 1 Theatre Ln. 905.874.2800 www.rosetheatre.ca Brampton Wingfest August 30 4pm – 11pm August 31 12pm – 11pm This two day festival features local restaurants serving delicious chicken wings, fun activities for the kids, a beer garden and live entertainment. Free Admission. DMG Chinguacousy Park, 9050 Bramalea Rd. 416.573.1315 www.bramptonwingfest.ca

OCTOBER Independent Arts Showcase October 4 & 5 7pm to 10pm The Independent Arts Showcase is an event, and opportunity, for local artists to promote and perform their skills in front of an audience. From visual artists to musicians there will be opportunity for all artists to demonstrate their many talents. For more information please email indie@brampton.ca.

Rose Theatre Brampton, 1 Theatre Ln. http://www.rosetheatre.ca

NOVEMBER The Great Pumpkin Party November 1 5pm to 8pm Light up your pumpkin one last time and join in the fun. Great entertainment and lots more! Garden Square at Rose Theatre Brampton, 1 Theatre Ln. 905.874.3601 www.brampton.ca Remembrance Day Parades & Services November 3 & 11 Two Locations: Memorial Square Cenotaph, City Hall, 2 Wellington St. W. 10:45am DMG Chinguacousy Park, Queen St. E. & Central Park Dr. 10:45am We remember and honour the men and women who lost their lives battles for freedom and those who are still fighting for it. 905.874.3601 www.brampton.ca

Annual Christmas Tree Lighting November 15 6pm to 8pm Bring your family for an evening of holiday entertainment and the annual lighting of Brampton’s 65-foot spruce tree. City Hall, 2 Wellington St. W. 905.874.3601 www.brampton.ca Brampton Downtown Christmas Market Start Date November 16 (duration and times to be determined) Enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas in Brampton’s downtown. Browse through the festive gift offerings, enjoy live music and explore historic downtown. Main St. & Queen St. 905.874.2936 Brampton Board of Trade Santa Claus Parade November 16 5pm Start

Lights, music, merriment …enchantment. Come out and join Brampton’s young and young at

heart in welcoming Santa with Canada’s BIGGEST and best nighttime Santa Claus Parade.

Sparkling floats, Giant illuminated inflatables, marching bands and over 200 costumed characters

and, as always, a few surprises will be in store to regale, amuse and enthral all.

Main St. – Sproule Dr. to Elgin Dr. 905.451.1122 www.bramptonbot.com

Don’t miss taking a ride through Brampton’s historic downtown on a horse drawn carriage in November and December! For dates, times and costs call 905-874-2936 or visit www.bramptondowntown.com. Don’t forget to bring your blanket to keep warm!

DECEMBER New Year’s Eve December 31 7pm to 12:30am Free, family friendly outdoor concert and New Year’s Eve celebration. Two fireworks displays at 9pm and Midnight. All Access passes available. Main St. & Queen St., downtown Brampton 905.874.3601 www.brampton.ca

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JANUARY Mayor’s New Year’s Day Levee January 1 12pm to 3pm Come out, meet Brampton’s Mayor and celebrate a new year. Rose Theatre Brampton, 1 Theatre Ln. 905.874.3601 www.brampton.ca