This Week's Downtown Events
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Downtown Flashback
The second YMCA-YWCA facility in Windsor opened in 1926 on Pelissier Street at Maiden Lane. Both male and female associations shared the front offices, cafeteria, swimming pool and gymnasium, yet the building featured extensive segregated dormitory accommodations. The building is currently owned by a developer who converted it into loft apartments. Postmarked December 27th, 1931, the caption states "...one of the most attractive YM-YWCA buildings in Canada."
Description and photo courtesy of Walkerville Publishing Company
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 Aladdin
Capitol Theatre
May 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd 7:30 PM
May 16th, 23rd 2:00 PM
Presented by the Riverfront Theatre Company, Aladdin is a musical for all ages with an all-youth cast performance. Explore the wonders of an Arabian Night with magic flying carpets, genies, love songs and so much more! Tickets are $15 each and will be available at the door (Capitol Theatre), or in advance from:
Pause Café, 74 Chatham Street W., tel.
519-255-7288. For more infomation visit the Riverfront Theatre Company website.
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 Windsor Music Video Contest Screening & Award Gala
The Manchester
546 Ouellette Ave.
Friday, May 14th 9:00 PM
Take in the debut screening of the entries of this year's music video contest live with the directors, artists and judges.
Be the first to know the winner and stick around for a live performance from 2009 winner Perilelle!
Click here for more information.
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 Willy Wonka
Chrysler Theatre
201 Riverside Dr. West
May 14th & 15th 8:00 PM
May 15th & 16th 2:00 PM
Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, which features the songs from the classic family film. A sweet treat for the entire family! Tickets $25-30, Children $15.
Call for tickets at 519-974-6593 or at the Chrysler Theatre website.
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 MayWorks Windsor 2010
Various Venues
Events run through May 31st
Made by Windsor artists, workers, and activists, MayWorks is dedicated to celebrating labour solidarity and labour justice through local cultural expression, art, music, film and poetry.
MayWorks Film Night and Discussion
Windsor Workers' Action Centre
328 Pelissier St.
May 14th 7:00 PM
For more information and to check out the entire Mayworks schedule of events visit Artcite's website.
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 An Evening with Eugene McNamara
Artcite Inc.
109 University Ave. West
Friday, May 14th 7:00 PM
Artcite is pleased to present Eugene McNamara for an evening of poetry and prose to launch his latest collection of poems, including selections from Spindrift.
For more information please visit Artcite's website.
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 Jeff Burrows 4TH Annual Drum Marathon
The Blind Dog
671 Ouellette Ave.
Saturday, May 15th 2:00 AM
Jeff Burrows hosts his 4th Annual 24 Hour Drum Marathon for Transition To Betterness (T2B). The party will go on for 24 hours straight as Jeff will jam with various local bands throughout the 24 hour time period (band line up to be announced).
If you would like to support the Annual Drum Marathon visit www.t2b.ca or call the T2B office at 519-944-5143 to make your donation.
Click here for more information or visit The Blind Dog website.
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 Them Crooked Vultures
The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
377 Riverside Dr. East
Sunday, May 16th 8:00 PM
Rock supergroup, Them Crooked Vultures, consisting of John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin), Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters), and Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age) is coming to the Colosseum at Caesars Windsor. Their self-titled album debuted at #12 on the Billboard 200 with songs like New Fang and Mind Eraser, No Chaser. Tickets starting at $35. For more information or to purchase tickets click here.
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 Summer Sale
Bling Bling Branded Men's Fashions & Accessories
347 Ouellette Ave.
Come on out for the BB Branded Summer Sale! Check out great deals including buy 1 get 1 50% off, 50% off clearance section, and Windsor's largest selection of UFC fight wear.
Store Hours:
Mon - Sat 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Sun 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
For more information visit the BB Branded website, the store's Facebook page or phone 519-253-3960.
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 International Day Against Homophobia
Various Venues
Monday, May 17th - Activities ALL DAY
A day of art, music and education to address the issue of homophobia, which represents a negative attitude or opinion that can lead to direct or indirect discrimination against gay, lesbian, bisexual or trangender people in our community. Opening reception at Windsor Pride Community Centre, 422 Pelissier, on May 16th 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
Click here for the full event listing!
 Waking Up Blue
Capitol Theatre and Arts Centre
121 University Avenue West
Monday, May 17th 12:30 PM, 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM
A one act play about a teenage boy who takes a journey with the help of his Fairy Godmother, who teaches him a lesson in tolerance. Directed by Chris Rabideau. Proceeds benefiting Windsor Pride Community LBGTIQ Youth Programming.
Prices: 12:30 PM ($5 students/$15 adults),
5:00 PM ($10 students/$15.00 adults),
8:00 PM ($20.00 performance/$35.00 performance and reception).
For more information please visit the Windsor Pride website or phone 519-973-4656.
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 Free Wednesdays
Art Gallery of Windsor
401 Riverside Dr. West
Wednesday, May 19th
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Free Wednesdays continue at the Art Gallery of Windsor from 11:00 AM-5:00 PM every Wednesday. Visitors will enjoy free admission, a complimentary Gallery tour at 2:00 PM and many other exciting art activities including the AGW Volunteer Committee's ongoing lunchtime film series.
Click here for details on Free Wednesdays and other exciting exhibitions, events and activities taking place at the AGW.
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 Broken City Lab: Save the City
Art Gallery of Windsor
401 Riverside Dr. West
Friday, May 21st 7:00 PM
The final event of the series aimed at unfolding the stories, experiences, images, geography, buildings, folkloric histories, people, and places that make Windsor the city that it is.
For more information visit the Broken City Lab website.
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