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SUMMARY:DREAMS Year End Recital
DESCRIPTION:ONE Dance Company Presents \nDREAMS\nYear End Recital \nJoin us for DREAMS\, a captivating dance performance that inspires you to follow your passion and follow your dreams. Through a blend of vibrant performances and heartfelt movements\, our dancers bring to life the powerful message that anything is possible if you dare to Dream. Let the music and rhythm guide you towards your own aspirations.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/dreams-year-end-recital/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Capitol Theatre,Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250607T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250607T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160832
CREATED:20250424T150309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T210840Z
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SUMMARY:ATJ Making Memories Spring Recital Competitive Showcase
DESCRIPTION:ATJ Dance Co Presents \nMaking Memories \n\nJoin the All That Jazz Dance Company dancers as they hit the stage\, share their love of dance and passion for performing in their year-end show! “Making Memories” presented by ATJ Dance Co. will feature dancing\, beautiful costumes\, and lots of smiles while we look back at the memories these dancers made this season. Join us for a special show filled with fun and dance as we continue to make memories together.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/atj-making-memories-spring-recital-competitive-showcase/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Capitol Theatre,Shows
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250607T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160832
CREATED:20250424T150054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T210901Z
UID:10000072-1749306600-1749313800@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:ATJ Making Memories Spring Recital Matinee Performance
DESCRIPTION:ATJ Dance Co Presents \nMaking Memories \n\nJoin the All That Jazz Dance Company dancers as they hit the stage\, share their love of dance and passion for performing in their year-end show! “Making Memories” presented by ATJ Dance Co. will feature dancing\, beautiful costumes\, and lots of smiles while we look back at the memories these dancers made this season. Join us for a special show filled with fun and dance as we continue to make memories together.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/atj-making-memories-spring-recital-matinee-performance/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Capitol Theatre,Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250607T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250607T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160832
CREATED:20250424T145845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T210921Z
UID:10000071-1749294000-1749301200@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:ATJ Making Memories Spring Recital
DESCRIPTION:ATJ Dance Co Presents \nMaking Memories \n\nJoin the All That Jazz Dance Company dancers as they hit the stage\, share their love of dance and passion for performing in their year-end show! “Making Memories” presented by ATJ Dance Co. will feature dancing\, beautiful costumes\, and lots of smiles while we look back at the memories these dancers made this season. Join us for a special show filled with fun and dance as we continue to make memories together.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/atj-making-memories-spring-recital/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Capitol Theatre,Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250603T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250603T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160832
CREATED:20250509T140253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T140446Z
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SUMMARY:Maple Beats and Celtic Feet
DESCRIPTION:Maple City Irish Dance Association Presents \nMaple Beats & Celtic Feet: A Celebration of Canadian Music in Irish Dance\nMaple Beats and Celtic Feet is a high-energy Irish dance spectacular that celebrates the soul of Canada through the rhythm of Ireland. This unforgettable performance fuses the precision and passion of traditional Irish dance with the spirit of iconic Canadian music—think soaring fiddles\, pounding drums\, and timeless melodies reimagined through fast-footed choreography. From coast to coast\, Maple Beats and Celtic Feet is a cultural mash-up that will have your heart racing and your toes tapping. Proudly Canadian. Unmistakably Celtic. \nTickets: $25 Adults\, $15 Children
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/maple-beats-and-celtic-feet/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Capitol Theatre,Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250531T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250531T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160832
CREATED:20250303T175007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T211006Z
UID:10000046-1748718000-1748725200@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:UK Pink Floyd Experience
DESCRIPTION:Paquette Productions Presents \nUK Pink Floyd Experience – The Authentic Tribute to The Floyd \nCelebrating 50 years since the release of the ‘Wish You Were Here’ album\, UK Pink Floyd Experience recreates the atmosphere of Floyd live – featuring top-flight musicians\, a stunning light show and more than two hours of incredible music. \nThe brand-new show for 2025 includes all the songs from ‘Wish You Were Here’ plus favourites from ‘The Division Bell’\, ‘The Wall’\, ‘Animals’ and – of course – ‘The Dark Side of The Moon’. \nThis year’s featured Syd song is ‘Lucifer Sam’ – and the 2025 set list also includes the much requested ‘Childhood’s End’ from ‘Obscured By Clouds’ too! \nCome and share the passion for Pink Floyd’s music\, in our true celebration of all things Floyd!
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/uk-pink-floyd-experience/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Capitol Theatre,Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250528T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160832
CREATED:20250326T200846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T165522Z
UID:10000066-1748458800-1748466000@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Movie Night: MUFASA The Lion King
DESCRIPTION:MAY: MOVIE AND MINGLE MONTH \nMUFASA The Lion King\nFamily Fun Night \nSimba\, having become king of the Pride Lands\, is determined for his cub to follow in his paw prints while the origins of his late father Mufasa are explored. \n\nRating: G\nGenre: Animated\, Drama\, Comedy\, Musical\nRun time: 2 hours 0 minutes\nStars: John Kani\, Seth Rogen\, Billy Eichner\n\nWatch MUFASA The Lion King Official Trailer
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/movie-night-mufasa-the-lion-king/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Capitol Theatre,Movies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250524T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250524T220000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160832
CREATED:20241211T155514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T210100Z
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SUMMARY:Garth & Shania Tribute Concert
DESCRIPTION:Beach Towel Live Presents \nGarth & Shania Tribute Concert \nCountry music fans\, brace yourselves for the ultimate double-header. \nBeach Towel Live proudly presents an unforgettable evening featuring two incredible tribute acts: Alyssa Dupuis as Shania Twain in Still The One\, and Les Smith as Garth Brooks in Fresh Horses. These acts do not disappoint and bring the passion\, energy\, and hits of these country music icons to every performance. \nKick off the night with Still The One: The Shania Twain Experience\, as they capture the glitz\, glamour\, and undeniable talent of country-pop’s leading lady. From “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” to “That Don’t Impress Me Much\,” this tribute will have you dancing and singing to every empowering anthem and catchy melody. \nThen\, get ready for the high-energy performance of Fresh Horses\, recreating the iconic sound and passion of Garth Brooks. From “Friends in Low Places” to “The Thunder Rolls\,” you’ll experience all the legendary hits that made Garth a country music superstar. \nTwo incredible acts\, one unforgettable show. This is more than just a concert—it’s a celebration of country music legends that defined an era and continue to inspire millions. With authentic sound\, dazzling performances\, and high-energy vibes\, this is a country music extravaganza you don’t want to miss!
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/garth-shania-tribute-concert/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Capitol Theatre,Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250524T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250524T213000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160832
CREATED:20241211T193844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T211029Z
UID:10000026-1748115000-1748122200@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Epic Eagles - The Definitive Eagles Tribute
DESCRIPTION:Epic Eagles Inc. Presents \nEpic Eagles – The Definitive Eagles Tribute\n \nProviding a masterful presentation of Eagles classic hits and Don Henley favourites with its Rock ‘n’ Roll game-changing song catalogue\, Epic Eagles has earned its place among the top drawing tribute acts in North America and is widely regarded as the finest Eagles tribute show in production today. \nJourney with Epic Eagles through all the Eagles signature sounds\, from Country Rock to hard rocking tunes with incredible lead vocal similarity\, lush vocal harmonies\, and exceptional musical accuracy. \nAudiences are treated to a high energy show with the legacy sound of the Eagles and Don Henley. Featuring the greatest hits like Hotel California\, One of These Nights\, Life in the Fast Lane\, Desperado\, Dirty Laundry\, New Kid in Town\, Take it Easy\, The Boys of Summer\, along with some deep cuts for the die-hard Eagles & Henley fans. \n“You can check out anytime you like but you can never leave…” \nThis performance is 90 minutes plus encores and a 20-minute intermission. \nWatch Promo Video
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/epic-eagles-the-definitive-eagles-tribute/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Theatre\, 75 William St N\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M 4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Kiwanis Theatre,Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250523T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250523T220000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160832
CREATED:20241211T144836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T211127Z
UID:10000014-1748030400-1748037600@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:DREAMER The Supertramp Experience
DESCRIPTION:Beaches Jazz Festival Presents \nDreamer: The Supertramp Experience \nThe world’s most authentic tribute to Supertramp. Performing songs from the ‘Crime of the Century’ album\, plus all of Supertramp’s biggest hits: GIVE A LITTLE BIT\, THE LOGICAL SONG\, TAKE THE LONG WAY HOME\, BREAKFAST IN AMERICA . And more! \nDreamer – “The Supertramp Experience” delivers a world-class show that includes authentic instrumentation\, including vintage keyboards and live horns. Costume changes in between sets set the stage for a memorable evening of the very best Supertramp songs of all time\, that are performed by some of North America’s finest A-List musicians. The accuracy of their renditions both vocally and instrumentally are uncanny. A concert not-to-be-missed that is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression\, along with an uplifting sense of joy and satisfaction\, to all fans of this iconic musical group!
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/dreamer-the-supertramp-experience/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Capitol Theatre,Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160832
CREATED:20250326T200124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T205922Z
UID:10000065-1747854000-1747861200@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Movie Night: Grease
DESCRIPTION:MAY: MOVIE AND MINGLE MONTH \nGrease\nRetroFest Fan Favourite with a Costume Contest \nAs we kick off RetroFest week\, come out to our Wednesday movie night as we show the 1978 classic – GREASE. Come dressed as your favourite pink lady or T-Birds for a costume contest. You can have a chance to win two (2) tickets to an upcoming show at the Capitol or Kiwanis Theatre. \nThe most popular musical of all time\, “Grease” merges the talents of solid gold recording star Olivia Newton-John as good girl Sandy and John Travolta of “Saturday Night Fever” fame as greaser Danny in this nostalgic look at the Fabulous Fifies. \n\nRating: G\nGenre: Comedy Musical\nRun time: 1 hour 50 minutes\nStars: John Travolta\, Olivia Newton-John\n\nWatch GREASE Official Trailer
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/movie-night-grease/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Capitol Theatre,Movies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250515T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160832
CREATED:20250424T151959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T211300Z
UID:10000074-1747332000-1747339200@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:137th Annual Business Excellence Awards
DESCRIPTION:Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce Presents \n137th Annual Business Excellence Awards \nLights\, camera\, action! The Chatham-Kent Business Excellence Awards are back\, bigger and better than ever\, with a dazzling new format that promises to captivate\, celebrate\, and inspire. This year\, the awards ceremony transforms into an unforgettable night of glamour and entertainment\, celebrating the heart and soul of Canadian entrepreneurship—the job creators who drive our communities forward. Think Academy Awards meets hometown pride\, as we roll out the red carpet for local businesses and innovators. \nTickets: \nRegular: $49.95 +Handling Fee \nGroups of 6+: $44.95 +Handling Fee. For group purchase please contact the box office at 519-354-8338 \n 
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/137th-annual-business-excellence-awards/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Capitol Theatre,Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250511T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250511T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160832
CREATED:20250303T172902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T211158Z
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SUMMARY:Spice Wannabe - The Spice Girls Tribute
DESCRIPTION:Paquette Productions Presents \nSpice Wannabe – The Spice Girls Tribute \nSPICE WANNABE is bringing us back to the 90’s with their high energy show\, paying tribute to the best-selling girl group of all time The Spice Girls! Live with five-part harmonies\, original choreography\, iconic costumes and British accents\, this Girl Power cast delivers a nostalgic experience that is sure to “Spice Up Your Life”! \nCreating an electrifying atmosphere\, this production has everyone singing and dancing along to the biggest Spice Girl hits including ‘Wannabe’\, ‘2 Become 1’\, ‘Say You’ll Be There’\, ‘Spice Up Your Life’\, ‘Too Much’\, and many more! \n“Spice Wannabe” is the USA’s Premiere Spice Girls Tribute show\, live from the entertainment capital of the world\, Las Vegas! After performing to a SOLD-OUT crowd for their very first show in Las Vegas\, the cast is taking the production on the road to wow audiences across the States and Worldwide. Equipped with professional tribute artists\, musicians and back up dancers who are the best in the business\, “Spice Wannabe” is an experience not to be missed! \nWatch Promo Video
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/spice-wannabe-the-spice-girls-tribute/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Capitol Theatre,Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250507T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160832
CREATED:20250326T195132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T165841Z
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SUMMARY:Movie Night: I'm Still Here
DESCRIPTION:MAY: MOVIE AND MINGLE MONTH \nI’m Still Here\nOscar Nominated \nA mother is forced to reinvent herself when her family’s life is shattered by an act of arbitrary violence during the tightening grip of a military dictatorship in Brazil\, 1971. \n\nRating: PG-13\nGenre: Drama\, Biography\, History\nRun time: 1 hour 16 minutes\nStars: Fernanda Torres\, Fernanda Montenegro\, Selton Mello\n\nWatch I’M STILL HERE Official Trailer
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/movie-night-im-still-here/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Capitol Theatre,Movies
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250507T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251012T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160832
CREATED:20250829T144152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T190826Z
UID:10000136-1746615600-1760284800@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:On the Trail of the Monarch Butterfly
DESCRIPTION:May 7 – October 12\, 2025\nOn the Trail of the Monarch Butterfly features breathtaking photographs taken by Francisco Gutiérrez. In August 2005\, Mexican filmmaker and pilot\, Francisco Gutiérrez\, took off in his ultralight aircraft from Montreal to follow the monarch butterflies on their 6\,000 km migration from Canada to the mountains of central Mexico. His objective was to raise awareness of the importance of preserving the butterflies’ habitat. In collaboration with the Embassy of Mexico\, the Canada Aviation and Space Museum has produced this panel exhibition from the material recorded by Gutiérrez on his journey. ​​ \nOn the Trail of the Monarch Butterfly is a travelling exhibition from the Canada Aviation and Space Museum in partnership with the Embassy of Mexico in Canada.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/on-the-trail-of-the-monarch-butterfly/
LOCATION:CK Museum\, 75 William Street N\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CK Museum,Exhibitions,Museums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251012T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160832
CREATED:20250905T194518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T194518Z
UID:10000971-1746612000-1760284800@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:French in Canada
DESCRIPTION:May 7 – October 12\, 2025\nFrench in Canada invites visitors to discover the dynamic history and different dialects of Canadian French that have shaped contemporary Francophone communities across Canada. This bilingual travelling exhibit was produced by the Canadian Language Museum.​
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/french-in-canada/
LOCATION:CK Museum\, 75 William Street N\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CK Museum,Exhibitions,Museums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250504T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250504T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160832
CREATED:20241211T143932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T211236Z
UID:10000013-1746385200-1746392400@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Global Bollywood
DESCRIPTION:Capitol Theatre Presents \nBageshree Vaze’s Global Bollywood is a tribute to the rich musical landscape of Indian film music and the music composers who defined what is now celebrated as Bollywood music. Featuring a multicultural cast of dancers and musicians\, the show displays a tapestry of global and eclectic influences of Indian popular music from the 1950s until now: jazz inspired by Benny Goodman\, to the 60s sound of the Beatles\, to Disco and beyond. Global Bollywood is directed by choreographer and singer Bageshree Vaze\, an MTV India ‘rising star.’ The show features an eclectic cast of Toronto-based artists including musical artists Vineet Vyas\, Sundar Viswanathan\, Derek Gray\, Attila Fias\, Dwit Hathi\, and Chris Gartner\, and Dancers Adam Martino\, Mel Hart\, Airi Okamoto\, Indiana Mehta\, Avani Samyani\, Daniel Gomez\, John Manabat and Raghav Monga. \nBio:  \nBageshree Vaze is an Indo-Canadian dance artist\, musician and writer. She is Artistic Director of Pratibha Arts\, an organization that enhances the cultural fabric of Ontario through dance and music productions that often have influences from South Asian cultures. Bageshree is an award-winning Kathak dance artist (winner of the 2010 K.M. Hunter Award in Dance) and as a vocalist she has 5 CDs/albums to her credit. In 2004 she was named an MTV India ‘Ubbarta sitara’ (rising star) and her work has been presented in major festivals around the world including the Canada Dance Festival. In 2022 Bageshree was the inaugural Dance Collection Danse Artist Researcher-in- Residence and received the Dora Mavor Moore Award for Outstanding Sound Composition (Dance Division). \nwww.bageshree.com \nWatch Promo Video
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/global-bollywood/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Capitol Theatre,Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250503T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250503T213000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160832
CREATED:20241211T142542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T205944Z
UID:10000012-1746300600-1746307800@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:RON JAMES Not Nearly Done Yet!
DESCRIPTION:Shantero Productions Presents \nRON JAMES – Not Nearly Done Yet! \nWith twenty-five years spent barrelling down endless strips of asphalt from coast to coast\, RON JAMES\, our nation’s number one road warrior and newly minted senior citizen\, is Not Nearly Done Yet! With his trademark poetically charged alliterative rants\, performed with razor sharp timing\, this award-winning comedian and best-selling author takes audiences on a marathon roller coaster ride in the language of laughs\, charting a course through a politically polarized world out of whack. From the micro to macro\, he tackles everything from the dating woes of Baby Boomers\, embattled public health care\, aging parents\, food fads\, exercise addiction\, nostalgia\, information overload\, tropical vacations gone awry\, New Age divas\, homelessness crisis\, climate change\, corporate monopolies and gambling ads in hockey\, to the rise of AI’s robot revolution.The comedian the Globe and Mail called\, ‘a man of a million words and a million laughs’\, contemplates what really matters most in a culture beset by runaway consumption… and it is us. The preservation of humanity’s humanity. ‘Everything else is just a spoiler on a Dodge Neon’. \nShow has a run time of approximately 105 minutes. No intermission. \nRecommended age 1+ for occasional strong language. \n  \n“Utterly Brilliant” – Ottawa Sun \n“fits of helpless laughter” – Halifax Herald \n“hysterically funny … at the top of his game” – Toronto Star \n“gut-busting\, knee-slapping funny” – Ottawa Citizen \n“funniest man in Canada” – Victoria Times-Colonist \n“thunderous standing ovation” – Saskatoon Star Phoenix \n  \nWatch Video Promo
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/ron-james-not-nearly-done-yet/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Capitol Theatre,Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250502T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250502T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160832
CREATED:20250326T142026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T211414Z
UID:10000063-1746208800-1746219600@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:PURE Academy - The Combined Effect
DESCRIPTION:PURE Academy Presents \nTHE COMBINED EFFECT\n\nChatham Company\nLakeshore Company\nChatham Mini\nLakeshore Mini\nCompetitive Teams\n\nGet ready for a night of amazing talent\, dazzling costumes\, high-end talent\, and PURE passion. This evening dedicated to celebrating the success of competitive dancers at PURE Academy is sure to inspire and awe audience members both young and old! Be the first to see what the PURE competitive program has been working on since last summer.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/pure-academy-the-combined-effect-2/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Capitol Theatre,Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250501T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250503T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160832
CREATED:20250305T153749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T211329Z
UID:10000061-1746126000-1746306000@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:The Rocky Horror Show
DESCRIPTION:Mavis Productions Presents \nRichard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show the Musical \n\nThursday\, May 1\, 2025 – 7:00 pm\nFriday\, May 2\, 2025 – 7:00 pm\nSaturday\, May 3\, 2025 – 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm\n\n  \nMavis Productions is bringing back THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW musical to Chatham for the 50th Anniversary of the World’s Favorite Rock and Roll film on stage!!! \nIn this cult classic\, sweethearts Brad and Janet\, stuck with a flat tire during a storm\, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. \nAs their innocence is lost\, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters\, including a rocking biker and a creepy butler. Through elaborate dances and rock songs\, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named “Rocky.” Filled with all the classic songs and audience participation that made the film so much fun for now 50 years\, all of it comes to life on the stage. \nSo\, bring your costumes and all your scripts and be ready for a night of absolute pleasure. We know you will shiver with anticipation. \nWARNING: This show uses fog machines\, flashing light. Mature Content-Viewer discretion is advised. \nTickets: $35 +Handling Fee \nTickets + Participation Kit – $45 +Handling Fee (Kits must be purchased in advance)
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/the-rocky-horror-show/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Theatre\, 75 William St N\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M 4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Kiwanis Theatre,Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250501T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250501T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160832
CREATED:20250326T141545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T211516Z
UID:10000062-1746122400-1746133200@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:PURE Academy - The Combined Effect
DESCRIPTION:PURE Academy Presents \nTHE COMBINED EFFECT\n\nChatham Crew\nLakeshore Crew\nWallaceburg Crew\nWallaceburg Mini\nCompetitive Teams\n\nGet ready for a night of amazing talent\, dazzling costumes\, high-end talent\, and PURE passion. This evening dedicated to celebrating the success of competitive dancers at PURE Academy is sure to inspire and awe audience members both young and old! Be the first to see what the PURE competitive program has been working on since last summer.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/pure-academy-the-combined-effect/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Capitol Theatre,Shows
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250430T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160832
CREATED:20250305T204059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T204059Z
UID:10000058-1746039600-1746046800@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Movie Night: The Wild Robot
DESCRIPTION:APRIL: OSCAR NOMINATED \nThe Wild Robot\nNominated for 3 Oscars \nAfter a shipwreck\, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment\, Roz bonds with the island’s animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose. \nRating: G \nGenre: Adventure\, Animation\, Science Fiction\, Family \nRun time: 1 h 41 min \nStars: Catherine O’Hara\, Bill Nighy\, Pedro Pascal \nWatch The Wild Robot Official Trailer
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/movie-night-the-wild-robot/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Capitol Theatre,Movies
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160832
CREATED:20250305T203618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T203618Z
UID:10000057-1745434800-1745442000@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Movie Night: A Complete Unknown
DESCRIPTION:APRIL: OSCAR NOMINATED \nA Complete Unknown\nNominated for 8 Oscars \nSet in the influential New York music scene of the early ’60s\, A Complete Unknown follows 19-year-old Minnesota musician Bob Dylan’s meteoric rise as a folk singer to concert halls and the top of the charts — his songs and mystique becoming a worldwide sensation — culminating in his groundbreaking electric rock and roll performance at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965. \nRating: PG \nGenre: Drama\, Musical\, Biography \nRun time: 2 h 21 min \nStars: Timothee Chalamet\, Elle Fanning\, Edward Norton\, Monica Barbaro \nWatch A Complete Unknown Official Trailer
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/movie-night-a-complete-unknown/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Capitol Theatre,Movies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250416T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160832
CREATED:20250305T202121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T202121Z
UID:10000056-1744830000-1744837200@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Movie Night: It Ends with Us
DESCRIPTION:APRIL: OSCAR NOMINATED \nIt Ends with Us\nAustralian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards \nIT ENDS WITH US\, the first Colleen Hoover novel adapted for the big screen\, tells the compelling story of Lily Bloom (Blake Lively)\, a woman who overcomes a traumatic childhood to embark on a new life in Boston and chase a lifelong dream of opening her own business. A chance meeting with charming neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid (Justin Baldoni) sparks an intense connection\, but as the two fall deeply in love\, Lily begins to see sides of Ryle that remind her of her parents’ relationship. When Lily’s first love\, Atlas Corrigan (Brandon Sklenar)\, suddenly reenters her life\, her relationship with Ryle is upended\, and Lily realizes she must learn to rely on her own strength to make an impossible choice for her future. \nRating: G \nGenre: Romance\, Drama \nRun time: 2 h 10 min \nStars: Blake Lively\, Jenny Slate\, Brandon Sklenar \nWatch It Ends with Us Official Trailer
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/movie-night-it-ends-with-us/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Capitol Theatre,Movies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250410T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160832
CREATED:20250303T163754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T191508Z
UID:10000042-1744311600-1744318800@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:The Australian Bee Gees Show
DESCRIPTION:Paquette Productions Presents \nThe Australian Bee Gees Show – A Tribute to the Bee Gees \nDirect from Las Vegas! \nIt’s Saturday Night Fever every night with “The Australian Bee Gees Show – A Tribute to the Bee Gees”. One of the most successful and adored acts in musical history is recreated live in concert. You’ll hear hits like\, “Staying Alive”\, “You Should Be Dancing\,” “How Deep Is Your Love\,” and “Jive Talkin.” \nThe performers’ authentic take on the trio’s clothes\, style and moves showcase five decades of the Brothers Gibb’s success as rock and disco legends\, while audiences groove to their memorable music and are immersed in the disco era. The President of the Bee Gees Fan Club\, USA has said\, “In my opinion they are the best Bee Gees tribute in the world!” The Las Vegas Review Journal has named them Best Tribute Show for 2015.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/the-australian-bee-gees-show/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Capitol Theatre,Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250409T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160832
CREATED:20250305T201321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T201321Z
UID:10000055-1744225200-1744232400@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Movie Night: Conclave
DESCRIPTION:APRIL: OSCAR NOMINATED \nConclave\nNominated for 8 Oscars \nCardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls\, Lawrence uncovers a trail of deep secrets left in the dead Pope’s wake—secrets which could shake the foundations of the Church. \nRating: PG \nGenre: Drama\, Thriller \nRun time: 2 h 0 min \nStars: Ralph Fiennes\, Stanley Tucci\, John Lithgow\, Lucian Msamati \nWatch Conclave Official Trailer
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/movie-night-conclave/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Capitol Theatre,Movies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250408T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250408T213000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160832
CREATED:20241211T181334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T181603Z
UID:10000025-1744140600-1744147800@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Snowed In Comedy Tour
DESCRIPTION:Snowed In Comedy Tour Presents \nQuinn\, Sigurdson\, Zedlacher\, and Myrehaug \nThe Snowed In Comedy Tour has turned into a Canadian success story\, celebrating its sixteenth year. It has now grown to become the biggest comedy tour in Canada. Playing in 70 cities this year\, coast to coast. In a market still dominated by American acts\, with American TV credits\, a small Canadian comedy tour has managed to succeed. Like the Tragically Hip they have done it by touring and making more and more people laugh\, year after year. The tour has now performed in Australia\, The US\, France\, and Switzerland. The tour has received numerous standing ovations. \nFour international comedians come together to create one amazing show with each bringing a unique and hilarious take providing something for everyone. Just for Laughs winner Dan Quinn is joined by the Great Canadian Laugh Off winner\, Paul Myrehaug and 6-time Canadian Comedian of the year nominee\, Pete Zedlacher. We are proud to announce that Erica Sigurdson with over 70 appearances on the Debaters\, will be joining us. Don’t miss out on the comedy show called “Better than the Just for Laughs Tour” and “Delivers a Flurry of Laughs”. \nDan Quinn \n\nWinner of Canadian Competition at Just For Laughs\nOpened for Rob Schneider\, Russell Peters\nBest of Fest Moncton Comedy Festival\nTV Special on Check TV\, Comedy Network\n\nErica Sigurdson \n\n70+ appearances on the Debaters\nWinnipeg Comedy Festival\nJust for Laughs\nHalifax Comedy Festival\n\nPete Zedlacher \n\n6-time nominee of the Canadian Comedy Award for Best Male Stand-up\nWinner of Sirius XM’s Top Comic\n8 appearances at Montreal’s Just For Laughs Festival\nHalifax And Winnipeg Comedy Festival\n\nPaul Myrehaug \n\nCBC’s the Debaters\n$25\,000 Great Canadian Laugh off winner\nJust For Laughs\, Comedy Now on CTV\n\n  \nThis performance has a run time of 135 minutes with a 20-minute intermission. \nThis show contains adult language and mature content.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/snowed-in-comedy-tour/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Theatre\, 75 William St N\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M 4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Kiwanis Theatre,Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250402T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250402T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160832
CREATED:20250305T200848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T200848Z
UID:10000054-1743620400-1743627600@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Movie Night: Wicked
DESCRIPTION:APRIL: OSCAR NOMINATED \nWicked\nNominated for 10 Oscars \nA vivid reimagining of the classic The Wizard of Oz\, Wicked spotlights the untold stories of Oz’s most famous (or infamous) characters\, namely the Wicked Witch of the West and her unlikely friend\, Glinda the Good Witch. The show follows green-skinned star Elphaba from birth to college and through the life-changing events which eventually label her “wicked\,” introducing spoiled rich girl Glinda\, local prince and heartthrob Fiyero and even the Wizard of Oz himself\, a troubled man very unlike the one you may remember. As Elphaba\, a passionate political activist if there ever was one\, fights injustice and seeks to undo the mistakes of the past\, dark secrets and personal tragedies shape the history of Oz\, paying homage to the classic Wizard of Oz story while simultaneously changing fans’ understanding of it forever. A cautionary tale about love\, friendship and trust\, Wicked effortlessly reveals that there are indeed two sides to every story. \nRating: G \nGenre: Romance\, Musical\, Fantasy\, Family \nRun time: 2 h 40 min \nStars: Ariana Grande\, Cynthia Erivo\, Jeff Goldblum\, Jonathan Bailey \nWatch Wicked Official Trailer
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/movie-night-wicked/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Capitol Theatre,Movies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250325T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160832
CREATED:20250303T162148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T191249Z
UID:10000041-1742925600-1742936400@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:National Theatre School Dramafest
DESCRIPTION:National Theatre School Presents \nDRAMAFEST \nCome one\, come all to this festival of one-act plays produced by local high-school students! Published plays and student-written productions take centre-stage in this exciting evening of live theatre. \nDay 2 – Tuesday\, March 25\, 2025 – 6:00 pm\nRidgetown District High School \n“So You Wanna Be a Cheerleader ” Written by M.G. Davidson \nSYNOPSIS: Cheerleading captain Britney and her three squad members Britnee\, Brittani\, and\, uh\, Kelly…realize they have to find a fifth squad member to be eligible to compete at Nationals. They decide to hold tryouts to see who in their school is up to the challenge. It’s soon clear that everyone wants to be a cheerleader. But how can you choose from a talent pool that includes a clumsy football player\, an eccentric goth girl\, a nerd with a vendetta\, and…um…a lion? \nChatham-Kent Secondary School\n \n“Mister Marionette” Written by Nanami Shaw\n(An original one act play) \nSYNOPSIS: A famous actor is compelled to face his past misdeeds in a gripping\, psychological game show. Will he choose to reconcile with his past\, or continue retreating into his guilt-free paradise? \nUrsuline College Chatham:\n \n“Wisteria” Written by Malachi Smith\n(An original one act play) \nSYNOPSIS: Newly 11-year-old Nova Goodman\, feeling pressured to grow up too early\, finds comfort in Zephyr the stuffed dragon and escapes to the magical Wisteria for a birthday party of a lifetime. \nTickets:\nRegular tickets: $ 18.50 +Handling Fee\nOne Night Student & Student Participant ticket: $ 13.50 + Handling Fee \n2-Night Participant Pass (participating students only) $18.50 + Handling Fee and must be purchased through the box office at 519.354.8338 \n****PLEASE NOTE CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 6 ARE NOT PERMITTED DUE TO MATURE THEMES****
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/national-theatre-school-dramafest-copy/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Capitol Theatre,Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250324T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250324T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T160832
CREATED:20250303T161807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T191146Z
UID:10000040-1742839200-1742850000@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:National Theatre School Dramafest
DESCRIPTION:National Theatre School Presents \nDRAMAFEST \nCome one\, come all to this festival of one-act plays produced by local high-school students! Published plays and student-written productions take centre-stage in this exciting evening of live theatre. \nDay 1 – Monday\, March 24\, 2025 – 6:00 pm\n\nBlenheim District High School \n“Miss Scarlette’s School For Witches” Written by:\n(An original one act play) \nSYNOPSIS: It follows the path of two runaway Princesses who seek a better life than the one that has been written for them. A modern fairy tale where the witches aren’t wicked\, the princesses don’t need saving\, and all paths lead to the one meant for you. \nWallaceburg District Secondary School \n“Red Tee” Written by: Lindsay Price \nSYNOPSIS: Gender\, family patterns\, traditions\, labels… It’s time for role call. Who are you? If you’ve been wearing red for generations\, what happens when it doesn’t feel right? And what happens when everyone says you’re the one who’s wrong? What happens when someone doesn’t fit in the way everyone expects them to? Are you ready to have these conversations? \nJohn McGregor Secondary School\n“How To Get Away With a Murder Mystery” Written by: Don Zolidis \nSYNOPSIS: Five mysterious colour-coded guests.  A mansion. A murder. Can the killer get away with it?  And how will the sleuths bring them to justice?  A handy guide for how to escape the law when you happen to be a prime suspect of a mysterious murder.  Told in vignettes in a style similar to “10 Ways to Survive The Zombie Apocalypse”\, this show hilariously skewers the tropes of the murder mystery:  an airtight alibi\, a Long winded monologue by a detective with an accent\, an impossibly complicated Rube Goldberg murder device?  Check\, check and check! \n  \nDay 2 – Tuesday\, March 25\, 2025 – 6:00 pm\nRidgetown District High School \n“So You Wanna Be a Cheerleader ” Written by M.G. Davidson \nSYNOPSIS: Cheerleading captain Britney and her three squad members Britnee\, Brittani\, and\, uh\, Kelly…realize they have to find a fifth squad member to be eligible to compete at Nationals. They decide to hold tryouts to see who in their school is up to the challenge. It’s soon clear that everyone wants to be a cheerleader. But how can you choose from a talent pool that includes a clumsy football player\, an eccentric goth girl\, a nerd with a vendetta\, and…um…a lion? \nChatham-Kent Secondary School\n \n“Mister Marionette” Written by Nanami Shaw\n(An original one act play) \nSYNOPSIS: A famous actor is compelled to face his past misdeeds in a gripping\, psychological game show. Will he choose to reconcile with his past\, or continue retreating into his guilt-free paradise? \nUrsuline College Chatham:\n \n“Wisteria” Written by Malachi Smith\n(An original one act play) \nSYNOPSIS: Newly 11-year-old Nova Goodman\, feeling pressured to grow up too early\, finds comfort in Zephyr the stuffed dragon and escapes to the magical Wisteria for a birthday party of a lifetime. \nTickets:\nRegular tickets: $18.50 +Handling Fee\nOne Night Student & Student Participant ticket: $13.50 + Handling Fee \n2-Night Participant Pass (participating students only) $18.50 + Handling Fee and must be purchased through the box office at 519.354.8338 \n****PLEASE NOTE CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 6 ARE NOT PERMITTED DUE TO MATURE THEMES****
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/national-theatre-school-dramafest/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Capitol Theatre,Shows
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