This Week's Downtown Events
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Downtown Flashback
Ouellette and Pitt: Hand-coloured postcard features the east side of Ouellette Avenue at Pitt Street, facing south. The old Royal Bank is located at left, while the new Canada Building rises at right.
Description and photo courtesy of Walkerville Publishing Company
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 Wit
Capitol Theatre
121 University Ave. West
Friday, June 25th 8:00 PM
Saturday, June 26th 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Sunday, June 27th 8:00 PM
Wit is the powerful and moving story of Vivian Bearing, Ph.D., a renowned professor of English who has been diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer. Driven to succeed, and with a reputation for toughness, she undergoes a gruelling course of experimental treatments. For the first time in her life she must rely on other people, including a former student and a happy-go-lucky nurse. Adults $20 Seniors $18 Students $18
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 Downtown Windsor Farmers' Market
44 University Ave. East
Saturday, June 26th 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Fresh, local produce, local crafts and products in Downtown Windsor. For
more information visit downtownfarmersmarket.ca,
call 519-945-3372 or email
victoria@downtownfarmersmarket.ca. |
 Summer Fest
Downtown Riverfront
Continues until Sunday, July 4th
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM daily
Don't miss
World's Finest Shows Midway, Summer Fest
Uptown with Serena Rider and the Trews, BMX stunt show, Buskers on the
midway and so much more!
 Buskers on the Midway
Downtown Riverfront
Friday, June 25th - Sunday, June 27th throughout the day
Performers / Acts:
Clinton Hammond, JP Magic, Trixie the Clown, Wayne Tellier, Bill & Wayne Show and Bill Nuvo.
Best Buy Guitar Hero Contest
Downtown Riverfront
Friday, June 25th 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday, June 26th 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM; finals 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Local contestants compete to test their guitar hero skills in the Best Buy Guitar Hero Contest. This amateur-only competition is free for kids between the ages of 10-19.
For more information or to sign up visit the Facebook event page.
 BMX Stunt Show: X-Treme BMX Team
Downtown Riverfront
Thursday, July 1st - Friday, July 2nd
Catch the excitement as 5 BMX stunt specialists take to the air in this thrilling show.
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Summerfest Uptown
Windsor Armouries
37 University Ave. East
Thursday, June 24th - Sunday, June 27th
Doors open at 6:00 PM daily
 Tickets can be purchased online at www.wfcu-centre.com, by phone at 1-866-969-WFCU (9328) or in person at the TekSavvy.com Box Office inside Gate 2 of the WFCU Centre.
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 Paint/Sketch Out:
Windsor & Essex Plein Air Society
Dieppe Gardens
Friday, June 25th 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
This
event is organized by the Windsor & Essex Plein Air Society. The main
purpose of the Society is to provide a venue in which to paint. The
group is currently accepting new members. There is no charge to attend
an outing.
The hours are flexible as you can come earlier or leave later. Subjects include the Detroit skyline, Dieppe Gardens and various city scapes. Dress for the sun and bring sunscreen, bug repellent, snacks and water. You don't need paint as you can start out with pencils and a sketch pad, or even just your camera.
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 Cute Is What We Aim For
The Blind Dog
671 Ouellette Ave.
Friday, June 25th 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Sinnastarr presents Cute Is What We Aim For with special guests Tonight Tonight, Credible Witness and The Tragedy Of Mariam. This is an all ages/licensed event. Doors open at 6:00 PM, show at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Only 500 tickets available - get yours now!
Tickets available at the following locations:
Dr. Disc (471 Ouellette Ave.)
The Blind Dog (671 Ouellette Ave.)
www.ticketscene.ca
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 Paul Anka
The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
377 Riverside Dr. East
Saturday, June 26th 9:00 PM
Singer, songwriter, and actor, Paul Anka is returning to the Colosseum stage. The Academy Award nominee and recipient of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame returns to sing such recognizable hits as 'Put Your Head On My Shoulder', 'Do I Love You', and 'Diana'. Tickets starting at $39.
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 Leamington Tornado Benefit Concert
Mick's Irish Pub
28 Chatham St. East
Sunday, June 27th 3:00 PM
Mick's Irish Pub is having a benefit concert for the people affected by the tornado in Harrow and Leamington. Starting at 3:00 PM, a different band will play every hour until 10:00 PM, starting with Kelly Howell. The line-up includes local bands both Celtic and rock, including Jody Raffoul and Bob Gabriele! Tickets are $20 per adult and $12 for children and includes a buffet meal. All proceeds from the event going to registered charities in Leamington and Harrow.
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 "Laughter is the Best Medicine"
Comedy Show:
Wounded Warriors Fundraiser
Peppers Bar and Grill
375 Ouellette Ave.
Sunday, June 27th 6:00 PM
The Big League Comedy comes to Windsor for the first time ever. Live acoustic music starting at 6:00 PM. Dinner includes a starter salad, entree and dessert. Door prizes and 50/50 draws. Tickets are $30 and proceeds of sales are donated to your local Wounded Warriors. Help support our troops!
For more information visit the Facebook event page or call Peppers Bar and Grill at 519-915-5948.
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 Special Advance Screening:
Twilight Eclipse
The Palace Cinemas
300 Ouellette Ave.
Tuesday, June 29th Midnight
Tickets on sale now for Twilight Eclipse special advance screening on June 29th at midnight.
Also,
join The Palace for a Twilight Marathon on Tuesday, June 29th starting at 7:00
PM. See Twilight, followed by New Moon, and then Eclipse at midnight.
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FREE WEDNESDAYS at the AGW
Brought to you by the Downtown Windsor BIA
Art Gallery of Windsor
401 Riverside Dr. West
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Free Wednesdays continue at the Art Gallery of Windsor thanks to the Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association (DWBIA). 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.
Art Discovery Programs - Summer Camps
Art Gallery of Windsor
Tuesday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM · Ages 6-12 · Registration $120 (per week)
July 6-9: Realistic Drawing and Sculpture
July 13-16: It's Design Week!
July 20-23: Drawing, Painting and Sculpture
July 27-30: Teen Art Week · 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM · Ages 12-18 · Registration: $130
Visit the agw.ca for details on Free Wednesdays, Summer Art Discovery Programs and other exciting exhibitions, events and activities taking place at the AGW. |
 The Storefront Residencies for Social Innovation
406, 410 & 425 Pelissier St.
Through Sunday, July 11th
For 30 days, this project will call on over 25 different artists, writers, designers, restauranteurs, musicians, architects, archivists, and other interested parties to occupy a space in downtown Windsor for up to one month in June and July 2010 to attempt to intervene with the everyday realities of skyrocketing vacancy rates, failing economic strategies, and a place in need of new imagination.
All projects take place in either 406, 410 or 424 Pelissier Street in downtown Windsor. For more information please
visit brokencitylab.org. |
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