Upcoming Events in Oakville – October 2021

IN CONVERSATION WITH PETER MANSBRIDGE LIVE STREAM EVENT

Friday, October 8, 2021 7 p.m.
Live Stream from Oakville Centre
$46.50 includes book, $15 for ticket only

Peter Mansbridge invites us to walk the beat with him in this entertaining and revealing look into his life and career, from his early broadcasting days in the remote northern Manitoba community of Churchill to the fast-paced news desk of CBC’s flagship show, The National, where he reported on stories from around the world.

After years of interviewing others, Peter turns the lens on himself and takes us behind the scenes of his life on the frontlines of journalism as he reflects on the toll of being in the spotlight, the importance of diversity in the newsroom, the role of the media then and now, and the responsibilities we all bear as citizens in an increasingly global world.

For more information about the In Conversation with Peter Mansbridge Live Stream, visit www.oakvillecentre.ca

 
CULTURE DAY TOUR: OAKVILLE MUSEUM AT ERCHLESS ESTATE
Oct 09, 2021 

The Erchless Estate was once the home of Oakville’s founding family, the Chisholms. It is now the setting for the Oakville Museum. Come and enjoy the magnificent harbour views and guided tour of the family estate.

All ages welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information about the Culture Day tours of the Oakville Museum, visit townofoakville.perfectmind.com

AMANDA RHEAUME LIVE STREAM
Wednesday, October 13, 2021 8 p.m.
Live Stream from Oakville Centre
$15 Socially Distanced seating
$15 Live Stream tickets
Presale code: Oakville

One of Rheaume’s great gifts as a songwriter is her ability to take the personal and make it universal, drawing upon her own experience to deliver messages with a wide resonance. Reflecting upon her Metis heritage, Rheaume’s supple and expressive vocals fit neatly in the centre of the sonic landscape, earning her a 2014 Juno Award nomination for Aboriginal Album of the Year, while 2016’s Holding Patterns received a Canadian Folk Music Awards nomination.

For more information about Amanda Rheaume Live Stream & in-person event, visit www.oakvillecentre.ca

OAKVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY GHOST WALKS
October 13th-October 16th
October 18th-October 23rd
October 25th-October 30th
6:45pm & 8:15pm Start Times
​$10 per adult
$5 for children 12 and under. 
Infants are free.
​No pets allowed.

Due to construction at the Coach House; walks will begin and end at the Thomas House on Front Street. The address is 144 Front St, Oakville, ON L6J 1A2, in Lakeside Park.Visitors should dress for the weather (rain/cold) as there will be NO inside access to the Thomas House.

Each walk will accommodate a maximum of ten (10) people. Ghost Walks are a great way to celebrate Halloween is with a family Ghost Walk. Take an eerie walk back into Olde Oakville of the 1800`s. Be guided by a character from the past who could be a mayor, merchant, ship captain or a Chisholm relative. Each ghost leader shares his or her life and you may meet other ghosts along the way. Interact with the spirits.Walks last for 1 hour.

All walks must be paid online at least 24 hours for before the walk begins. For more information about the Oakville Historical Society’s Ghost Walks, visit www.oakvillehistory.org.


JOHANNES LINSTEAD LIVE STREAM
Thursday, October 14, 2021 8 p.m.
Live Stream from Oakville Centre
$15 Live Stream tickets
Presale code: Oakville

Oakville’s own Johannes Linstead brings his award winning sound to the Oakville Centre’s stage for an unforgettable evening of Mediterranean and Caribbean rhythms. Together with his group, consisting of percussion, accordion, guitars and bass, they will perform songs from their Billboard-charting albums as well as music from their exciting upcoming release, Bohemian Strings.

For more information about Johannes Linstead Live Stream, visit www.oakvillecentre.ca.

VIRTUAL EXHIBITION TOUR
October 14th

Join Assistant Curator Theresa Wang in a free virtual exhibition tour. Theresa will be leading us through our fall exhibition ‘Two Truths and a Lie’ across our two venues in Gairloch Gardens and at Centennial Square. ‘Two Truths and a Lie’ is a group exhibition assembling 18 artists from the permanent collection of Oakville Galleries, highlighting iconic artworks, works not previously seen from the collection, as well as new acquisitions. Through the tour, we will dive deeper and learn about the artists’ practices and the works on view. This program is free of charge; pre-registration is required.

For more information about this virtual exhibition tour, visit culturedays.ca.

CAROLE POPE LIVE STREAM
October 16th
Live Stream from Oakville Centre
$15 Live Stream tickets
Presale code: Oakville

Agent provocateur, and Juno Award winner Carole Pope and her band perform groundbreaking songs covering the expanse of her career from High School Confidential  to This is Not A Test. She was recently inducted into the songwriter’s hall of fame with her songwriting partner Kevan Staples.

For more information about the Carole Pope Live Stream, visit www.oakvillecentre.ca.

CULTURE DAY TOUR: OAKVILLE MUSEUM @ ERCHLESS ESTATE
October 16th-October 17th
October 23rd-October 24th

The Erchless Estate was once the home of Oakville’s founding family, the Chisholms. It is now the setting for the Oakville Museum. Come and enjoy the magnificent harbour views and guided tour of the family estate.

All ages welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information about the Culture Day tours of the Oakville Museum, visit townofoakville.perfectmind.com.

DRAWING WORKSHOP: INTRODUCTION TO TRADITIONAL MINIATURE PAINTING @ QEPCCC
October 16th

Enjoy this drawing workshop to celebrate ConNextions, temporary public art installations located in Oakville parks. Led by local artist Tazeen Qayyum, explore techniques and materials used in South Asian traditional miniature painting. Inspired by the Ragamala paintings from the Indian subcontinent, Qayyum’s artwork “Hope is the Thing with Feathers” is currently installed at Trafalgar Memorial Park. Children must be accompanied/supervised by an adult at all times. One child per adult. For safety, infants are not permitted in arms, carriers, wraps or strollers. Youth 14+ can attend without an adult. All materials will be provided. Pre-registration is required. Age: 6-17
For more information, visit culturedays.ca.

FAMILY ART WORKSHOP
October 16th

Bring the whole family to Oakville Galleries for a free family art workshop inspired by the works seen in our fall exhibition ‘Two Truths and a Lie.’ Plan ahead to take in a tour of the exhibition before heading into the Education Centre to create hidden illustrations. This workshop will teach kiddos how to create folded drawings that when pulled apart contain a surprise image hidden within! A parent or guardian must accompany children for the duration of their visit. This program is free of charge; pre-registration is required.

For more information about this Family Art Workshop, visit culturedays.ca.

STEEL PAN WORKSHOP WITH THE CANADIAN CARIBBEAN ASSOCIATION
October 17th & October 24th

Learn to play the steelpans in a fun and inclusive environment. No experience necessary. Open to all ages. COVID-19 screening required. Proof of vaccination for ages 12+ required. Non-participating parents must remain outside of the room. Shared equipment is cleaned after each use. Contact info@ccah.ca for more information.

Learn more about the Steel Pan Workshop here: culturedays.ca.

THE MASTERS – PINTY’S GRAND SLAM OF CURLING

The Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling is coming to Oakville Oct. 19-24, 2021 with the Masters! This event will be hosted at Sixteen Mile Sports Complex in Oakville, Ont. Tickets are now available.

For more information about the Masters, visit
thegrandslamofcurling.com

LUCA “LAZYLEGS” PATUELLI EVENT
Live Stream from Oakville Centre
In Person event from Main Auditorium, Socially Distanced Seating

Luca “Lazylegz” Patuelli has lived by this motto his whole life. Born with Arthrogryposis, a neuromuscular disorder affecting the bones and joints of the body.  Despite facing physical challenges, Luca learned at an early age about the power of adapting positively to any situation.  As he explored the full gamut of physical activities, skateboarding developed into a particular passion for him.

For more information about the Luca “Lazylegz” Patuelli Live Stream & in-person event, visit www.oakvillecentre.ca.

AVERY RAQUEL EVENT
Live Stream from Oakville Centre
In Person event from Main Auditorium, Socially Distanced Seating
$10 Live Stream tickets
$10 Socially Distanced seating

Avery is an Alternative Soul singer/songwriter with an essence of an old soul from the past. Singing a mix of the music she loves including original RnB/Soul songs of love and loss, Pop inspired tunes to get you moving in your seat, and classic Rnb covers we all know and love, Avery will take you on a musical ride with the help of her extraordinary band.

For more information about the Avery Raquel Live Stream, visit  www.oakvillecentre.ca.

LACEY HILL EVENT
Saturday, October 23, 2021 8 p.m.
Live Stream from Oakville Centre
In Person event from Main Auditorium, Socially Distanced Seating
$10 Socially Distanced seating

Lacey Hill is Oneida/Mohawk of Six Nations of the Grand River Reservation, Wolf Clan. She is a singer/songwriter and inspirational speaker. Lacey went solo launching her debut album titled 528, independently, in 2013, which put her in the music scene and opened up the stage to perform her original songs.

For more information about the Lacey Hill Live Stream & in-person event, visit www.oakvillecentre.ca.

CULTURE DAY TOUR: OAKVILLE’S FIRST POST OFFICE
October 24th

Learn the history of Oakville’s First Post Office.

This interesting building served as the Town’s first post office from 1835 to 1856. In the early 1950’s, it was saved from demolition and moved to Lakeside Park where it became a museum. Try your hand at writing with a quill pen. Ages 8-14.

For more information about the Culture Day tours of Oakville’s First Post Office, visit townofoakville.perfectmind.com.