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SUMMARY:Movies by the Lake
DESCRIPTION:Summer is ready for its starring role! \nMovies by the Lake 2026 is back for another blockbuster season of outdoor entertainment\, lakeside laughs\, and unforgettable nights in the heart of our downtown. If you’ve been searching for the perfect summer activity\, consider this your official casting call. \nThis summer staple truly is the sequel you’ve been waiting for as Movies by the Lake returns for its 5th season with even more action\, adventure\, comedy\, and family fun. Think of it as the sequel that actually lives up to the original. Each movie night transforms the waterfront into an open-air theatre. The sunsets deserve an award\, the snacks deserve their own fan club\, and everyone gets a front-row seat to unforgettable summer magic. \nNo tickets. No assigned seating. Just pure cinema-tic bliss. And the best part? The main characters are YOU! Whether you’re bringing the whole family\, planning a date night\, gathering your friend group\, or flying solo\, every guest gets to be the star of the show. And remember: arriving early is always a good plot twist! \nBefore the movie starts\, enjoy the lakeside atmosphere\, catch up with neighbours\, snap some sunset photos\, and soak in the kind of scenery that would make any cinematographer jealous. Then\, as darkness falls and the screen comes to life\, you’ll find yourself immersed in stories that transport you to faraway worlds\, all without leaving Spencer Smith Park. \nLooking for what to bring to set? Consider these your cue cards: \n\nBlankets worthy of a cozy montage scene\nLawn chairs fit for a director’s cut\nSnacks that deserve Best Supporting Actor\nFriends who won’t spoil the ending\n\n.\nSure\, Hollywood has explosions\, superheroes\, and CGI dragons. But we’ll take real sunsets\, real laughter\, real community and real memories. Because some of the best scenes in life don’t happen on screen. They happen beside it. \nComing soon to a Lawn Near You! \nThis year’s lineup is packed with crowd-pleasers\, family favourites\, animated adventures\, and feel-good classics that are guaranteed to earn two enthusiastic thumbs up. We’ll be setting up shop (or screen) parallel to the gazebo locate towards the eastern end of the park\, near the Waterfront Hotel. \nWe’ll be highlighting this year’s movie titles\, theme nights\, special activities\, and surprise features throughout the season\, so stay tuned. \nThe best part of Movies by the Lake isn’t the movies alone\, it’s the moments in between. Kids playing before showtime. Friends sharing popcorn. Cheers and laughs during favourite scenes. The collective gasp during plot twists. \nThese are the memories that deserve a sequel. \nSo grab your blankets\, round up your cast and crew\, and join us for a summer that’s destined to be a box-office smash. \nMovies by the Lake 2026 is ready for its close-up! \n___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nHave questions surrounding accessibility?  Connect with our team members to learn more about accessible seating\, captioning\, and more. \nPlease refer to schedule below for movie ratings. We encourage all our event guests to use their discretion as to which movie(s) are the best fit for their own experience. Movies by the Lake is an all-ages and alcohol-free event. While enjoying the movies\, please respect your fellow audience members. This includes use of language and personal effects during the show. Security staff are present in the park during the event for your assistance if needed. Movies start at dusk! \nJuly 7th – Bend it Like Beckham\, 1 hour and 52 minutes\, PG-13\, sponsored by Perspective Vision Optometry \nJuly 14th – Footloose\, 1 hour and 47 minutes\, PG-13\, sponsored by Toast Event Space\nJuly 21st – Dumb & Dumber\, 1 hour and 47 minutes\, PG-13\, sponsored by The Rocca Sister Team\nJuly 28th – Ocean’s 11\, 1 hour and 56 minutes\, PG-13\, sponsored by The Kuchma Team & Loft Financial\nAugust 4th – Stand by Me\, 1 hour and 29 minutes\, R\, sponsored by Lakeside Psychological & Educational Services\nAugust 11th – A League of their Own\, 2 hour and 08 minutes\, PG\, sponsored by Minty Gold & Silver Exchange\nAugust 18th – Big\, 1 hour and 44 minutes\, PG\, sponsored by Modern Love Jewellery\n\nIn the event of inclement weather\, the movie will be cancelled. All cancellations will be posted to our social media networks. Please follow us @burlingtondowntownbia via Instagram & Facebook. \nMovies by the Lake is brought to you by the small businesses of Burlington Downtown
URL:https://burlingtondowntown.ca/events/movies-by-the-lake/2026-08-18/
LOCATION:Spencer Smith Park
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SUMMARY:Music from the Rooftop
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a summer evening listening to local talent while enjoying a premiere view of Burlington’s Downtown Waterfront! Join us on the Rooftop Terrace at Joseph Brant Museum on July 10 & 24 and August 7 & 21 for our “Music from the Rooftop” series. Each evening will feature a performance by a local musician\, beginning at 7:30pm. Doors will open at 6:30pm for guests to browse the museum’s galleries prior to the performance. Galleries currently include the special exhibition\, “eat make share: a taste of immigration.”\nTickets are $20/adults\, $18/seniors and students.\nTicket includes 1-hour live musical performance and admission to the museum’s galleries. Beverages and snacks will be available for purchase in the museum’s gift shop. This is a 12+ event.\nThank you to our event sponsor SB Partners.\nMUSIC FROM THE ROOFTOP SCHEDULE:\nJuly 10 – Michelle Hedley\nJuly 24 – Jeremy Guther\nAugust 7 – Starla Silvestri\nAugust 21 – Mo Guzman\nIn the case of inclement weather\, performances will take place inside Joseph Brant Museum’s Lakefront/Shoreline rooms.
URL:https://burlingtondowntown.ca/events/music-from-the-rooftop/2026-08-21/
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SUMMARY:Downtown Summer Music Series
DESCRIPTION:New This Summer: Live Music at the Elgin Promenade! \nWe’re turning up the summer vibes in the downtown core! Join us every Saturday* from 1:00–4:00 p.m. at the Elgin Promenade for our new Summer Music Series\, featuring a different local artist each week. \nWhether you’re shopping\, grabbing a bite\, meeting friends\, or simply enjoying a stroll\, these live performances are the perfect soundtrack to your weekend. It’s all part of our effort to add a little extra energy\, ambiance\, and community spirit to downtown this summer. \nWe hope you’ll stop by\, stay awhile\, and enjoy the music! \nIn addition\, we will have complimentary facepainting\, typewritter poetry\, caricatures\, etc.! Something different each week. \n*Dates: \nJuly 11- Emma Whale \nJuly 25 – Ariana Fig \nAugust 1 – Luiz Grante \nAugust 8 – Natalie Reis \nAugust 15 – Jesse Adams \nAugust 22 – Nolan Gibson \n 
URL:https://burlingtondowntown.ca/events/downtown-summer-music-series/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Elgin Promenade\, 389 Brant Street\, Burlington\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Scholastic Canada – Baby-sitters on Board! Book Tour
DESCRIPTION:Baby-sitters Club Forever! Exclusive Canadian Event! \nDon’t miss this special evening with bestselling cartoonists Raina Telgemeier and Gale Galligan for the ONLY Canadian stop on the BABY-SITTERS ON BOARD! book tour. \nDuring this interactive presentation\, fans will hear all about how Raina and Gale created their brand-new graphic novel adaptation\, The Baby-Sitters Club Super Special #1: Baby-sitters on Board!\, and will leave inspired to write and draw their own stories. \nImmediately following the presentation\, there will be photo-op with the creators in the lobby. One photo per family. \nImportant notes on the event:\nThis event is for ages 8 and up\nThere are two ticket options: one price ($20) is ticket-only\, and one price ($36.00) includes a ticket\, the new book\, a signed bookplate\, and a BSC Tote Bag.\nFor those who purchase the ticket that includes the book\, you will be given your bag before you enter the theatre.\nThere will be an additional selection of books available for purchase in the lobby\, courtesy of Indigo Books.\nPLEASE NOTE: there will be no signing of books at the event\, so no need to bring books from home this time! \nAbout the book: \nNew York Times bestselling authors Raina Telgemeier and Gale Galligan team up and return to The Baby-sitters Club — both Raina and Gale adapt and illustrate this super special graphic novel! \nKristy\, Claudia\, Mary Anne\, Stacey\, Dawn\, Mallory\, and Jessi are the luckiest baby-sitters in the world. This summer\, they’re going on what is sure to be the best vacation ever: a plane ride to Florida\, a cruise to the Bahamas on an extravagant ship\, and then back to Florida for three days of fun at a huge amusement park! \nThe BSC has a million adventures\, of course. And they still have time for what they like best of all — baby-sitting! \nAbout the creators: \nRaina Telgemeier is the #1 New York Times bestselling\, multiple Eisner Award–winning creator of Smile\, Sisters\, and Guts\, which are all graphic memoirs based on her childhood. She is also the creator of Drama and Ghosts\, the adapter and illustrator of the first four Baby-sitters Club graphic novels\, and\, with Scott McCloud\, the cocreator of The Cartoonists Club. Raina lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. To learn more\, visit her online at goraina.com. \nGale Galligan is the New York Times bestselling\, award-winning creator of Freestyle\, Fresh Start\, and four Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adaptations. When they aren’t making comics\, Gale enjoys knitting\, drumming\, and spending time with their family and pets in Pearl River\, New York. Gale is a founding member of the Comics Advocacy Group\, dedicated to making careers in comics more accessible and sustainable. Visit them online at galesaur.com.
URL:https://burlingtondowntown.ca/events/scholastic-canada-baby-sitters-on-board-book-tour/
ORGANIZER;CN="The Burlington Performing Arts Centre":MAILTO:bpacboxoffice@burlington.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261231T193000
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SUMMARY:Gryphon Trio with Nordic Voices
DESCRIPTION:Prepare for an evening of sonic discovery as Canada’s Gryphon Trio—three-time Juno Award winners—collaborates with the phenomenal Norwegian vocal sextet Nordic Voices. From the heart-wrenching lyricism of Dvořák’s Dumky Trio to breathtaking a cappella works rooted in global folk traditions\, this program spotlights bold new music by Andrew Balfour (Cree)\, Norbert Palej\, and Bohdana Frolyak. It’s an extraordinary cross-cultural encounter filled with passion\, precision\, and artistry.
URL:https://burlingtondowntown.ca/events/gryphon-trio-with-nordic-voices/
LOCATION:The Burlington Performing Arts Centre\, 440 Locust Street\, Burlington\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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