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SUMMARY:Craft and Movie Night @ Dabble Maker Space
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Dabble Maker Space to enjoy a viewing of Young Frankenstein along with your craft! \nIt is free to come watch the movie. \nYou can bring your own craft from home or we will have options available for purchase!
URL:https://cktoday.ca/event/craft-and-movie-night-dabble-maker-space/
LOCATION:Dabble Maker Space | 405 Riverview Dr\, Unit 102\, 405 Riverview Drive\, Unit 102\, Chatham\, N7M 5J5
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dabble Maker Space Inc.":MAILTO:dabblemakerspace@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251019T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251019T143000
DTSTAMP:20260609T072622
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SUMMARY:Kirtan
DESCRIPTION:bhakti : sing breathe feel better \nImmerse yourself in the sound of ancient mantras! Sing\, breathe & connect. bhakti yoga is a heart shining practice. Release stress with healing vibrations. Join Mumbi & Joel & special guest to sing along with harmonium\, keyboard\, guitars\, percussion\, tibetan bowls and more!
URL:https://cktoday.ca/event/kirtan/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shakti Yoga Studio":MAILTO:shakti@shaktiyogack.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251003T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251003T220000
DTSTAMP:20260609T072622
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SUMMARY:Rotary Annual Banquet
DESCRIPTION:The Rotary Club of Chatham Banquet Committee is pleased to announce that our guest speaker for this year’s Banquet\, to be held on October 3rd at the John D. Bradley Convention Centre\, is Ken Hewitt.\n\nKen Hewitt was born in 1967\, the last time the Toronto Maple Leafs hoisted the Stanley Cup. Ken knows patience and payoff. After three decades as a practicing financial advisor and owner of a thriving planning firm\, he has helped hundreds of families and business owners map the transition of assets\, land and legacy.\n\nKen’s public‑service streak is just as deep: three terms as Mayor of Haldimand County\, a Queen’s Jubilee Medal\, and a current role on the Ontario Land Tribunal\, where he weighs in on everything from minor variances to multi‑million‑dollar zoning decisions.\n\nIn the heart of Southwestern Ontario’s rich agricultural belt\, Ken speaks on “The Transfer of Generational Wealth.”  With trademark humour and hard‑won insight\, he shows producers and entrepreneurs how to protect family harmony\, minimize tax\, and keep the farm or enterprise thriving for the next generation.\n\nThe cost for this event is $69.50 and includes Hunter’s Chicken  Supreme – pan‑seared\, finished in white wine with fresh tarragon\, braised wild mushrooms\, and a hint of rosemary\, served alongside his signature roasted seasonal vegetables. Dessert is New York cheesecake crowned with fruit compote!\n\nDoors open at 5:30 pm. Please join the Rotary Club of Chatham as we celebrate another successful year of service\, generosity and commitment to the community.\n\nTickets for this annual event can be purchased HERE
URL:https://cktoday.ca/event/rotary-annual-banquet-october-3-2025/
LOCATION:Chatham-Kent John D. Bradley Convention Centre\, 565 Richmond St\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M 1R2\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250927T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250927T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T072622
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SUMMARY:"Swing into Fall" with The Brass Factory Big Band
DESCRIPTION:Presented by The Brass Factory\, an authentic 18 piece Big Band based in Wallaceburg\, this one-night only concert is being held in support of FCHS Foundation\, raising funds for the Four Counties Health Services Endoscopy Program (Newbury Hospital). \nThis special event will feature fun favourites plus some big band arrangements of more contemporary music. Vocalists Al DeLaet\, Jackie Faber\, and the quartet Midnight Syncopation will add to the vibrant sounds of the Swing Era. \nAll ages welcome! Fully accessible building; Doors open 6:30 pm. \nAdmission by DONATION ONLY; pay what you can. \nInformation: 519-784-4274 \nIf you haven’t experienced big band music before\, we think you’ll love it!
URL:https://cktoday.ca/event/swing-into-fall-with-the-brass-factory-big-band/
LOCATION:Glencoe Ag Hall\, 268 Currie St.\, Glencoe ON\, N0L 1M0\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Four Counties Health Services Foundation":MAILTO:jackie.beatty@mha.tvh.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250927T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T072622
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SUMMARY:Pickleball / Cornhole Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Pickleball / Cornhole Tournament at the Sydenham Community Curling Club\n\nGet ready for the ultimate showdown of skill and fun at the Sydenham Curling Club! Join us on Sept 27th\, 2025\, at 12:00 PM for an action-packed Pickleball-Cornhole Tournament where you’ll play three games of each sport.\n\nWhat’s Included?\n Guaranteed 3 games of pickleball & 3 games of cornhole\n Meal included to keep you fueled\n Licensed bar ($) to enjoy drinks with friends\n Great competition & social atmosphere!\n\nRegistration Fees:\nMembers: $30 + HST\nNon-Members: $40 + HST\nSpace is limited—register early!\nMore Info & Registration: SydenhamCurlingClub.com\nTag your teammates and get ready to play!
URL:https://cktoday.ca/event/pickleball-cornhole-tournament/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250921T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250921T183000
DTSTAMP:20260609T072622
CREATED:20250808T112453Z
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SUMMARY:Super Simple presents ... Caitie's Super Simple Songs Surprise Party!
DESCRIPTION:Caitie is throwing a surprise party for Tobee… and you’re invited! Get ready for a 90-minute interactive musical adventure with Caitie and your favorite friends from Super Simple Songs — including The Bumble Nums\, Finny the Shark\, Noodle & Pals\, and of course\, Tobee! Sing\, dance\, and play along to hit songs from the beloved YouTube channel for preschoolers\, including ‘Here Comes The Fire Truck’ and ‘My Happy Song.” With catchy tunes\, colorful characters\, and plenty of surprises\, this is a party your little ones won’t want to miss! Super Simple Songs is one of the world’s most trusted and beloved names in children’s entertainment with over 40 million YouTube subscribers and billions of views. Join us for an unforgettable live experience that brings the joy of Super Simple Songs from your screen to the stage. It’s the perfect first concert for young children—and a memory the whole family will treasure! \nTickets: LIMITED VIP Meet & Greet Tickets: $111.15 + Handling Fee VIP tickets need to be purchased through the box office by calling 519.354.8338 & Regular Tickets: $40.95 + Handling Fee
URL:https://cktoday.ca/event/super-simple-presents-caities-super-simple-songs-surprise-party/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King St. W.\, Chatham
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ORGANIZER;CN="Skyship Entertainment":MAILTO:pr@skyship.tv
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250919T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250919T230000
DTSTAMP:20260609T072622
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SUMMARY:Take Back The Night
DESCRIPTION:Take Back the Night is an annual global event that brings communities together to raise awareness about gender-based violence and support survivors. The evening will feature community march through downtown Chatham and a rally\, symbolizing a united stand against sexual violence\, harassment\, and fear in our community. \nWe invite people of all genders to participate\, with a special call to men and male-identifying allies to stand in solidarity—because the fight against gender-based violence cannot be fought alone. \nOrganized by the Chatham-Kent Sexual Assault Crisis Center\, our second annual Take Back The Night aims to amplify the voices of survivors\, honour those impacted by violence\, and push for a safer\, more equitable community. \nAll are welcome. \nMore information can be found @CKSACC on all social media. \nPhoto by Donna Benoit 2024.
URL:https://cktoday.ca/event/take-back-the-night/
LOCATION:177 King Street East\, Chatham ON  N7M 3N1\, 177 King Street East\, Chatham\, N7M 3N1\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chatham-Kent Sexual Assault Crisis Center":MAILTO:cksacc@cksacc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250919T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250919T223000
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SUMMARY:Soul & Roll: A Theatrical Rock Affair
DESCRIPTION:Soul and Roll is bringing rock and soul to you like never before: in a theatre for the performing arts. In celebration of the release of the Lionyl’s brand new EP\, What Matters Most\, this event brings a brand new atmosphere to your regular rock show\, with soft seats and space to bust out your moves and dance the night away at the front. \nThe Lionyls will be supported by the fun-loving and electric New Hires and Loch Nisse Monster\, Ottawa’s rising lyrical folk-rock sensation. Prepare for a night of some of the best indie rock and soul the city has to offer\, and good vibes for all your family and friends. \nMusic concerts are a resurfacing initiative at the Gladstone\, drawing lots of positive reviews from the Ottawa Wintertime Musicfest that took place in February 2025. \nGet your tickets while they last. Exclusive after-party information to be announced.
URL:https://cktoday.ca/event/soul-roll-a-theatrical-rock-affair/
LOCATION:The Gladstone Theatre\, 910 Gladstone Avenue\, Ottawa\, K1R 6Y4
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ORGANIZER;CN="Loch Monster Media":MAILTO:lochmonstermedia@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250914T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T072623
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SUMMARY:Thamesville Crossroads Car Show
DESCRIPTION:THAMESVILLE CROSSROADS CAR SHOW 2024\nSATURDAY\, SEPTEMBER 14\, 2024\n8:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nDOWNTOWN THAMESVILLE\, ONTARIO\nCar Show Entry Fee = $10.00 Per Vehicle\nFREE Draw Prize Ballot\nLimited Amount Of FREE Dash Plaques For Vehicle Registrations\nRegistration Forms Also Available At :\nThamesville Home Hardware\nRidgetown Independent News\nYeck’s Smokehouse Grill\nALSO AVAILABLE :\nAt Registration Area As Of 8:00 AM\nOn Day Of The Event !!\nSPECIAL FEATURES :\nArt Kemp Memorial Award\nHSRA – Homebuilt Soapbox Racing Association\nPlease come out and enjoy the day with our Car Enthusiasts\, Vendors\, Businesses\, Hosting Organizations & Volunteers.\nHOPE TO SEE YOU AT THIS SPECIAL COMMUNITY EVENT !!
URL:https://cktoday.ca/event/thamesville-crossroads-car-show/
LOCATION:Downtown Thamesville\, 104 Railway Street\, Thamesville\, Ontario\, N0P2K0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250913T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250913T170000
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SUMMARY:Barks & Brews Fundraising Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 2nd annual Barks & Brews\, a pet-friendly vendor market + fundraiser for CK Animal Rescue happening on Saturday\, Sept 13th from 12-5pm at Red Barn Brewing Co. in Blenheim.\n\nThink local vendors\, craft beer\, live music by BREN\, cute dogs everywhere\, draws + prizes and a super supportive community that shows up to shop local. \nLooking to participate as a vendor? Find the application at www.locallyunique.co/vendorapplications
URL:https://cktoday.ca/event/barks-brews-fundraising-market/
LOCATION:Red Barn Brewing Company\, 20466 Lagoon Road\, Blenheim\, Ontario\, N0P1A0\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Locally Unique Co.":MAILTO:info@locallyunique.co
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250907T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250907T153000
DTSTAMP:20260609T072623
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SUMMARY:Walk for Parkinson's
DESCRIPTION:Join us this fall to Walk for Parkinson’s! You have the opportunity to register in person\, or if you are unable to attend\, you can register to walk virtually. \nTo participate in person\, simply register online and plan to attend your nearest walk location! \nWhat is Walk for Parkinson’s? \nWalk for Parkinson’s is an opportunity for the community to come together to support those impacted by Parkinson’s Disease in Southwestern Ontario. \nYou can… \n\nRegister online for your local walk\nTake part as an individual or as a team\nCollect cash\, cheque and online donations\nWalk September 7th at Kingston Park\, Chatham\n\nWhat can I expect on walk day? \nCome for the walk\, stay for the fun\, including music\, refreshments\, and of course enjoy time with friends\, family and others fighting back against Parkinson’s disease. \nInterested in participating? Here is how to get started… \n\nRegister online at walkforpd.ca or give us a call at 1.888.851.7376.\nEmail a message to your friends\, family\, and people who have supported you in the past. Let them know that you’re planning to Walk for Parkinson’s in September. Invite them to join you by registering to walk\, donate or to be part of your online fundraising team.\nMake a donation and invite friends and family to do the same. Printable pledge forms are available to download. Click here to download a printable pledge form.\nStay up to date by ensuring we have your email\, checking our website and following us on social media for the latest updates. Find us at @ParkinsonSocietySWO on Facebook and @parkinsonswo on Instagram. Posting something fun? Use the hashtag #WALKFORPD and tag us!
URL:https://cktoday.ca/event/walk-for-parkinsons-2/
LOCATION:Kingston Park\, Chatham\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario":MAILTO:jessica.halls@parkinsonsociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250907T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250907T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T072623
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SUMMARY:People-Pet Walkathon & BBQ for Farley Foundation
DESCRIPTION:A People-Pet Walkathon & BBQ in support for the Farley Foundation. Join us at Peers Wetlands in Wallaceburg for a trail walk.\n\n> Collect pledges ($) from your supporters (friends/family) and come walk the beautiful 1.5km trail with your favourite friend\, furry or otherwise.> Join in the fun obstacle challenge for our K9 friends.> Visit our pet themed vendors market.> Grab a snack from out BBQ.\n\nStop by the Wetlands\, just of Kimball Road\, anytime between 10:30am-2pm on Sept 7th. Bring your furry friends\, furry & non-furry alike. Prizes to be won & games to be played.\n\nContact us to be sent an electronic version of our pledge tracker (or stop by one of our clinics for a paper version.)
URL:https://cktoday.ca/event/people-pet-walkathon-bbq-for-farley-foundation/
LOCATION:Peers Wetlands\, 29644 Kimball Road\, Wallaceburg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250905T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250905T193000
DTSTAMP:20260609T072623
CREATED:20250618T103700Z
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SUMMARY:Jordan's Run the Runway Chatham-Kent
DESCRIPTION:Jordan’s 5K Run the Runway returns to the Chatham-Kent Municipal Airport on Friday\, September 5.  Fast and flat\, you can walk\, run or roll.  The event\, running from 5:50 to 7:30\, supports access to programs and services of the YMCA of Chatham-Kent.  Register at runtherunway.ca.  Early bird registration on now at $50.  Presented by Siskinds Law firm and sponsored by Enbridge.
URL:https://cktoday.ca/event/jordans-run-the-runway-chatham-kent/
LOCATION:Chatham-Kent Municipal Airport\, 8528 14th Line RR#2\, Merlin\, Ontario\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chatham-Kent YMCA":MAILTO:art.stirling@swo.ymca.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250809T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250809T230000
DTSTAMP:20260609T072623
CREATED:20250625T182059Z
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SUMMARY:CK BrewFest
DESCRIPTION:EauFest\, part of the BrewFest CK series\, is an annual craft beer festival held at Bayside Brewing Co. in Erieau. This year\, it will take place on August 9\, 2025\, starting at 2:00 pm. The event features local breweries like Sons of Kent\, Red Barn\, Glasstown\, and Bayside\, along with live music and food trucks. Admission is $10 and includes a drink ticket\, with proceeds benefiting the Erieau Community Association.
URL:https://cktoday.ca/event/ck-brewfest/
LOCATION:Bayside Brewing Co.\, 970 Ross Lane\, Erieau\, 970 Ross Lane\, Erieau\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250808T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250808T230000
DTSTAMP:20260609T072623
CREATED:20250618T103722Z
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SUMMARY:Chatham-Kent YMCA 80th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Chatham-Kent YMCA in turning 80 in 2025!  Please help us celebrate an eight decade-long legacy of growth\, connection\, and impact.  Plan to join us on August 8 for our anniversary celebration at Sons of Kent’s backyard event space.  Music by DTX and Superfly.  There will be food trucks and lots of fun and friendship.  Gates open at 5:30. Tickets are $20 in advance\, $30 at the door.  Children under 12 are free.  Purchase at ymcaswo.ca/cky80.  Presented by Entegrus and Waste Connections of Canada.
URL:https://cktoday.ca/event/chatham-kent-ymca-80th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Sons of Kent Brewing Company\, 27 Adelaide Street South\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M 4P9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250806T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250809T213000
DTSTAMP:20260609T072623
CREATED:20250704T111746Z
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SUMMARY:Sidestream Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:Theatre Gargantua brings Sidestream\, a festival of bold new theatre works\, to Chatham this summer \nFour electrifying nights. Eight cutting-edge performances. One unforgettable celebration of Canadian theatre. \nChatham\, ON Theatre Gargantua is thrilled to announce the arrival of the Sidestream Festival\, a bold and immersive showcase of innovative new Canadian theatre\, running August 6–9 at the Kiwanis Theatre. After a breakout debut in Welland in 2023\, Sidestream is hitting Chatham with a curated lineup of daring\, diverse\, and deeply human stories—all at various stages of creation. \nSidestream is not your average theatre festival. Each night pairs two distinct performances of new Canadian theatre\, many being presented to an audience for the first time. This bold collection of new works promises to challenge\, entertain\, and inspire. \nOPENING NIGHT – AUGUST 6: Global Stories\, Local Truths \nWitness the world premiere reading of Mirrors\, a multilingual epic by Dora Award winner Nabil Traboulsi told in French\, Arabic\, and English. From Nazi-occupied France to modern-day Gaza and a speculative Turtle Island of the future\, Mirrors spans a century and three continents\, exploring how language\, war\, and identity shape our empathy—and our survival. Subtitled in English\, this poetic journey is haunting and unforgettable. \nPaired with it is the moving\, music-infused Memories: Voices from the Trojan Horse\, created by Cynthia Grant with musical direction by Marcelo Puente. A heartfelt reunion of artists from the iconic 1970s Toronto Danforth coffeehouse\, the Trojan Horse. This performance weaves a tapestry of poetry\, politics\, and cross-cultural solidarity that was formed when Chilean musicians fleeing the Pinochet coup joined with Greeks in exile from the Junta to form the legendary music group Compañeros. From a time once championed by Pablo Neruda and Mikis Theodorakis\, this performance is a tribute to resistance and radical joy. \nAUGUST 7: Humour\, Heart\, and Healing \nChula\, by Alexandra Lainfiesta and presented in association with Vancouver-based rice&beans theatre\, is a bilingual\, high-energy\, 1980s-infused solo show about Aria—a classical singer caught between English and Spanish\, Canada and Guatemala\, generations and expectations. Packed with humour\, heart\, and throwback flair\, Chula is a joyful ode to cultural reclamation and familial healing. \nSharing the spotlight is (Un)Fruitful\, a raw and riotous comedy about the hilarity and heartbreak that come with trying to become pregnant. Created by Dora and Canadian Comedy Award-winning artist Heather Marie Annis and directed by Aurora Browne (CBC TV’s Baroness von Sketch Show)\, this fearless work-in-progress dares to ask: what happens when “trying” becomes really trying? \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAUGUST 8: Breaking Up & Elbows Up \nBaggage follows exes Hannah and Marley dividing their belongings while they also unpack the fragments of their relationship and what it means to be modern-day lesbians navigating loss. Written by Marijke Reinink\, the work uses the delicate art of shadow play to explore queerness\, heartbreak\, and the emotional archaeology of a shared apartment. \nBoth Sides Now\, presented in association with Amplified Opera\, brings together opera singer Teiya Kasahara 笠原 貞野 and pianist David Eliakis for an evening of Canadian songs that have been reimagined through their experiences as classical musicians. This magical evening of melodies will ignite nostalgia from coast to coast to coast\, including legendary artists like Joni Mitchell\, Jane Siberry\, k.d. lang\, Leonard Cohen\, Neil Young\, Anne Murray\, Sarah MacLachlan\, and more\, all woven together with personal anecdotes by the performers themselves. \nAUGUST 9: Glam\, Guts & Opera Like You’ve Never Seen It \nThe final night kicks off with Lucky Bastard\, a cabaret-styled performance starring the unpredictable Mr. B—your charming\, chaotic host. With songs\, laughs\, and maybe even a tear or two\, this bold new work by Breton Lalama (with pianist John Alcorn and director Daniel MacIvor) invites audiences to toast to life’s messiness and magic. \nThe grand finale is The Queen In Me by Teiya Kasahara 笠原貞野(they/them)—a sensational operatic rebellion co-produced by Canadian Opera Company\, Amplified Opera\, Nightwood Theatre\, and Theatre Gargantua. With arias from The Magic Flute\, Rigoletto\, Madama Butterfly\, and more\, this powerful solo show breaks the fourth wall to challenge the outdated norms of race\, gender\, and sexuality in opera. Fresh off international acclaim\, this is a celebration of voice\, vision\, and virtuosity.
URL:https://cktoday.ca/event/sidestream-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Chatham Cultural Centre\, Kiwanis Theatre\, 75 William St\, Chatham\, Chatham\, N7M 4L4
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250802T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250802T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T072623
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SUMMARY:Emancipation Day (At Josiah Henson Museum)
DESCRIPTION:The Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History will host its annual Emancipation Day celebration on Saturday\, featuring several activities that will explore Ontario’s Black history and reinforce the importance of freedom\, justice and the ongoing fight against racial inequality. \nThe event will also include multiple speakers and performers throughout the day!
URL:https://cktoday.ca/event/emancipation-day-at-josiah-henson-museum/
LOCATION:Josiah Henson Museum\, 29251 Freedom Rd\, Dresden\, N0P 1M0
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250802T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250802T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T072623
CREATED:20250625T181958Z
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SUMMARY:Erieau Art On The Boulevard
DESCRIPTION:he 14th Annual Art on the Boulevard in Erieau\nSaturday\, August 2\, 2025\nArt Demonstrations will be occurring throughout the day!\nThe following artists will be demonstrating how they create their art throughout the day along the tree lined boulevard: \nJennifer & Jeff Temple – Cane Carving \nDavid Pettypiece – Reclaimed Whiskey Barrel \nDeborah Sheff – Love Knot made from Wheat \nMartina Obersat – Basket Weaving \nCindy Tope – Stained Glass Art
URL:https://cktoday.ca/event/erieau-art-on-the-boulevard/
LOCATION:Boulevard-Mariners Road Erieau\, Erieau\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250801T050000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250805T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T072623
CREATED:20250618T103738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T103738Z
UID:65752-1754024400-1754402400@cktoday.ca
SUMMARY:Southwest Outdoors Club Big Boyz Tournament (Wheatley Fishing Derby)
DESCRIPTION:Southwest Outdoors Club Big Boyz Tournament (Wheatley Fishing Derby) \nCash prize total of $10\,000 with two top prizes of 2\,000 for longest walleye and longest trout/salmon. \n1st place – $1\,000 \n2nd place – $750 \n3rd – $500 \n4th – $250 \n5th – $100 \nAwards and trophies presented August 5th at 2pm.
URL:https://cktoday.ca/event/southwest-outdoors-club-big-boyz-tournament-wheatley-fishing-derby/
LOCATION:Southwest Outdoors Club Big Boyz Tournament (Wheatley Fishing Derby)\, Wheatley Harbour 4 Talbot Rd W\, Wheatley\, Ontario Canada\, Wheatley
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250731T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250804T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T072623
CREATED:20250617T185740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T185740Z
UID:65746-1753988400-1754341200@cktoday.ca
SUMMARY:Boot Hill "Country" Jamboree
DESCRIPTION:Boot Hill Jamboree Camping & Country Music Festival Annual every Civic Weekend with Camping\, Music\, Vendors\, RedNeck Games\, Contests and more Festival.
URL:https://cktoday.ca/event/boot-hill-country-jamboree/
LOCATION:Boot Hill “Country” Jamboree\, Boot Hill "Country" Jamboree\, 15722 Turin Line\, Bothwell\, ON N0P 1C0\, Bothwell\, N0P 1C0
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250726T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250726T230000
DTSTAMP:20260609T072623
CREATED:20250617T123916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T123916Z
UID:65741-1753542000-1753570800@cktoday.ca
SUMMARY:Dresden Summer Night Market
DESCRIPTION:We’re bringing back the Summer Night Market! On Saturday\, July 26\, 2025\, Downtown Dresden will be transformed into a huge marketplace and hang out space where you can shop\, try new food\, enjoy music\, and spend some time outside with your family and friends. We’ve got a new layout\, a new Pop-Up Bar\, and a few surprises – there’s no other event like it!
URL:https://cktoday.ca/event/dresden-summer-night-market-2/
LOCATION:Down Town Dresden\, 485 St George St\, Dresden\, Ontario\, Canada.\, Dresden
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250720T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250720T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T072623
CREATED:20250704T111809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T111809Z
UID:65953-1753005600-1753023600@cktoday.ca
SUMMARY:Merlin Legion Vintage Car\, Truck\, Motorcycle and Tractor Show
DESCRIPTION:The small village of Merlin is transformed into a classic car mecca one day of the year\, and visitors will not be disappointed. Based at the Merlin Legion on Stanley Street\, this show runs from 10am to 3pm.
URL:https://cktoday.ca/event/merlin-legion-vintage-car-truck-motorcycle-and-tractor-show-3/
LOCATION:Merlin Legion Vintage Car Show\, 2 Stanley St\, Merlin\, N0P 1W0
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250720T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250720T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T072623
CREATED:20250616T171721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T171721Z
UID:65702-1753005600-1753023600@cktoday.ca
SUMMARY:Merlin Legion Vintage Car\, Truck\, Motorcycle and Tractor Show
DESCRIPTION:The small village of Merlin is transformed into a classic car mecca one day of the year\, and visitors will not be disappointed. Based at the Merlin Legion on Stanley Street\, this show runs from 10am to 3pm. \n 
URL:https://cktoday.ca/event/merlin-legion-vintage-car-truck-motorcycle-and-tractor-show/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250719T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250719T230000
DTSTAMP:20260609T072623
CREATED:20250605T135817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T135817Z
UID:65549-1752944400-1752966000@cktoday.ca
SUMMARY:Sons of Kent BluesFest
DESCRIPTION:Live music\n• Rain or shine event\n• Non-alcoholic refreshments available\n• Food Trucks on site\n• Drink menu includes something for everyone!\n• Sons of Kent beer and cider\, local wine\, and ready to drink cocktails\n• Bring your own chair! (General Admission)\n• Cash is preferred\n• All ages welcome!\n• Dog friendly (leashed)\nLast year’s festival sold out in record time\, so make sure to get your tickets before they are gone!\nTICKETS NOW ON SALE!
URL:https://cktoday.ca/event/sons-of-kent-bluesfest/
LOCATION:Sons of Kent Brewing Company\, 27 Adelaide Street South\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M 4P9\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250710T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250710T230000
DTSTAMP:20260609T072623
CREATED:20250704T111835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T111835Z
UID:65921-1752174000-1752188400@cktoday.ca
SUMMARY:Summer Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cktoday.ca/event/summer-concert-series-2/
LOCATION:Tecumseh Park\, 50 William St N\, Chatham\, N7M 4L2
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250710T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250710T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T072623
CREATED:20250625T182139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T182139Z
UID:65831-1752172200-1752181200@cktoday.ca
SUMMARY:Pop Culture Heatwave Trivia - Children Treatment Centre Foundation
DESCRIPTION:The Children Treatment Centre Foundation presents: “Pop Culture Heatwave TRIVIA NIGHT” at the Sons of Kent Brewery in Chatham! \nOn July 10th at 6:30pm\, Bring your friends and family and grab a drink while playing our pop culture themed trivia questions in support to the Children Treatment Centre Foundation. \nParticipation for the “Pop Culture Heatwave Trivia” is $20\, with all proceeds going towards the Children’s Treatment Centre Foundation. \nDoors open at 6:30 pm with Trivia starting at 7:00 pm. \n#ForTheKids🦋 \nFor Registration and further information\, visit: \nctcf-ck.com/community-events-partnerships/  \nor email: \nSydney Hawryluk at Shawryluk@ctc-ck.com
URL:https://cktoday.ca/event/pop-culture-heatwave-trivia-children-treatment-centre-foundation/
LOCATION:Sons of Kent Brewery\, 27 Adelaide St. S\, Chatham\, Ontario\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Treatment Centre Foundation of Chatham-Kent":MAILTO:ckcyclingfest@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T233000
DTSTAMP:20260609T072623
CREATED:20250601T213809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T213809Z
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SUMMARY:Trivia & Open Mic Night at the Sydenham Curling Club
DESCRIPTION:Test Your Knowledge\, Enjoy Local Musicians \nGather your smartest friends and get ready for an epic Trivia Night! In teams of up to 4 people\, compete across 7 exciting categories for bragging rights and prizes\, including $200 for the winning team. \n🍻 Food & drinks available at our licensed bar\n🎟️  Fun extras like Mulligans\, 50/50 draws\, and more!\n🙂     Open Mic at 9:00pm – bring your instrument and share your talent\n🎉  A night of laughs\, competition\, and great company \nDon’t miss out—Register Online and bring your A-game! \nThere is a $50 register fee per team.
URL:https://cktoday.ca/event/trivia-open-mic-night-at-the-sydenham-curling-club/
LOCATION:Sydenham Community Curling Club\, 7379 North River Line\, Wallaceburg\, N8A 4R4
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sydenham Community Curling Club":MAILTO:syd.sports.events@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250703T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T180000
DTSTAMP:20260609T072623
CREATED:20250619T110025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T110025Z
UID:65787-1751540400-1751824800@cktoday.ca
SUMMARY:Chatham-Kent Honda Ribfest
DESCRIPTION:The 16th Annual Chatham Ribfest is here\, and things are getting spicier\, juicier and hotter! Introducing for the first time in years\, a concert opening the event on Thursday! Kicking off with Renton Huggins\, Red Sky Cartel and of-course JD Fortune of INXS to the bandshell powered by Riverview Gaming Centre! Tickets are available for this experience at https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/51411/ \nThe rest of the weekend is FREE TO ATTEND as always!\nFriday features 40 hours over and 89 next. Saturday will feature Celebrity rib judging with special guest judge Joel Hansen (ModelVsFood)\, a you-tube sensation with over 1.1 million subscribers! In addition to Joel\, Mayor Darrin Canniff and other local celebrities will join the panel. Love Muscle will help close the evening with Big Shiny Toons! \nSunday you can help the YMCA to “Push the Bus”\, an event where a team races to be the fastest team to move the bus from start to finish in an attempt to raise money for local camps! Also\, if you’re a Saint Clair College Alumni\, you can head over to the St. Clair College Alumni VIP tent \, where the first 300 people receive a ride wrist band with proof of SCC Alumni status.  Lauren Victoria will set the atmosphere with her amazing take on country\, folk\, and rock covers\, as well as her own original tracks.
URL:https://cktoday.ca/event/chatham-kent-honda-ribfest/
LOCATION:Tecumseh Park\, 50 William St N\, Chatham\, N7M 4L2
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250627T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250627T130000
DTSTAMP:20260609T072623
CREATED:20250620T152115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T152115Z
UID:65794-1751018400-1751029200@cktoday.ca
SUMMARY:Species at Risk Guided Painting: Barn Swallow
DESCRIPTION:Kick off the summer with creative conservation learning! \nJoin the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority at C.M. Wilson Conservation Area on Friday\, June 27th\, for our first ever Species at Risk Guided Painting workshop! During this workshop\, you will follow along in drawing and painting the local Special Concern species\, the Barn Swallow. \nThere are 30 spots available and the program is geared towards those 8 years of age and up. Email mariah.alexander@ltvca.ca to register and secure your spot. A fee of $10 is to be paid the day of\, cash preferred. \nNote: Once signed up\, please give 24 hours notice should you need to cancel so that we can fill your spot. Thank you. \nParking is $5. You can pay for parking on the web\, go to passportca.com or by using the Passport Parking Canada app. C.M. Wilson Conservation Area is Zone 3023. \nLocation: C.M. Wilson Conservation Area C.M. Wilson Learning Centre 21799 Fargo Road Blenheim\, Ontario \nDate: Friday\, June 27\, 20225 \nTime: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. \nCost: $10 per participant\, cash preferred \nPre-registration required with mariah.alexander@ltvca.ca.
URL:https://cktoday.ca/event/species-at-risk-guided-painting-barn-swallow/
LOCATION:C.M. Wilson Conservation Area\, 21799 Fargo Road\, Blenheim\, Ontario\, C.M. Wilson Conservation Area\, 21799 Fargo Road\, Blenheim\, Ontario\, N0P 1A0
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250626T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250626T230000
DTSTAMP:20260609T072623
CREATED:20250704T111934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T111934Z
UID:65917-1750964400-1750978800@cktoday.ca
SUMMARY:Summer Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cktoday.ca/event/summer-concert-series-3/
LOCATION:Tecumseh Park\, 50 William St N\, Chatham\, N7M 4L2
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