Featured Events in Shaw in December 2024 (June Updated)

Everyone's favourite all-play, no-experience-necessary, MUSICAL BUCKET SHOW is BACK! Bad Dog Theatre is thrilled to partner with Sweet Action Theatre to bring you a very special version of our very special all-play jam, THE MUSICAL BUCKET SHOW. All are welcome to come by for a chance to try improv live on-stage (or watch the unscripted hilarity as an audience member). Each game will have a special musical spin. But don't worry - absolute beginners are always welcome, and everyone who shows up, gets to go up and play. This is our LAST Musical Bucket Show of 2024! We'll have drinks, snacks, and special guests! Hosted by Ryan Sheedy Musical Director: Evan Miles Important Information for Guests Sweet Action Theatre is located on the first floor of Youngplace, right across from the elevator. The building has ramp access and an elevator to the theatre. For more information: https://www.sweetaction.ca/getting-here Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic Drinks will be available for purchase at this event. Information Source: Bad Dog Theatre Company | eventbrite

Get ready for an unforgettable evening as Buhos, the renowned musical sensation, makes its way to Dublin to illuminate the dark December nights. Prepare to be enthralled by the electrifying energy of Buhos as they take the stage at the exclusive and intimate setting of The Bernard Shaw. This highly anticipated event offers a unique opportunity to witness their mesmerizing performance, with a limited capacity of only 250 attendees. Located at Cross Guns Bridge in Drumcondra, Dublin 9, The Bernard Shaw provides the perfect backdrop for this exceptional night. Save the date - December 7, 2024 - and make sure you don't miss out on this extraordinary experience. Tickets for this once-in-a-lifetime event will go on sale starting from December 1, 2023, at 00:00. Mark your calendars and secure your spot to witness Buhos live in The Bernard Shaw. It's a night you won't want to miss.

Presented by Small World Music Join us for an unforgettable evening of Finnish-Baltic folk grooves, with Honeypaw! In this concert, Honeypaw will be presenting material from wax cylinders recorded by the folklorist A.R.Niemi, who travelled to several villages in Lithuania over one hundred years ago to collect archaic songs. His plan was to conduct comparative studies of Finnic and Baltic texts, however he realized that he first had to collect the very first printed examples of Lithuanian polyphonic songs, or sutartines. During a trip to Finland in May 2023, Honeypaw visited the archives of the Finnish Literature Society and obtained copies of the unpublished wax cylinder recordings made by Niemi. Their October tour of Lithuania included shows in Nemunėlio Radviliškis, Valkininkai and Marcinkonys, where the material was recorded. This show is the project finale, where they will share their adventures and favourite tunes. This project is supported by the Lithuanian Council for Culture. Honeypaw is the Toronto-based experimental folk duo of Jurgita Zvinklyte and Matti Palonen, formed after Jurgita moved to Canada in 2019. Since then, they have been performing traditional songs in Lithuanian, Finnish, and Karelian in Canada and Europe. They play traditional instruments including kantele, jouhikko, and skudučiai, blending them with modern soundscapes and rhythms. Doors open 7:30 PM. Door tickets are $25. The 2024 Small World Music Series is sponsored by TD Bank Group through the TD Ready Commitment and funded by the Government of Canada, Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council, and the City of Toronto through the Toronto Arts Council. Information Source: Small World Music | eventbrite

Bad Dog Theatre Company is THRILLED to partner with Sweet Action Theatre to bring you BIG FRIENDLY SCENE! Put your name in the bucket and build an entire universe in one show! Anyone who shows up gets to play a part (if they so choose). Improvise in scenes that will be intertwined and threaded together by the host into a world of hilarity, heartbreak, tangent, tangent upon tangent, and delightful improv nonsense. It's just like the Marvel Cinematic Universe, except it's only one hour and 1000 times better! Absolutely all levels of experience welcome. Let’s make a big friendly scene together! Hosted by Tim Mikula Information Source: Bad Dog Theatre Company | eventbrite

Class Clowns Comedy Special Come join us for a night of laughter as 3 comedians perform and record their best material for a live audience! Hosted by: NORMAN ALCONCEL Featuring: RASHA ELFEKY HERSHAWN ARORA CLIF KNIGHT You don't want to miss out on this hilarious show! Grab your friends and get ready for a night of non-stop laughter! Information Source: Rasha | eventbrite

Discourse on Dance - Session Three Join us for an evening of reflection and insights about what is going on in Toronto's dance scene at IGACat Artscape Youngplace! This in-person event will feature videos and items from Dance Collection Danse archive. We will dive into methods and discuss how this recent news about The Fleck Theatre / Premiere Dance is affecting our community. Community discussions will be moderated by artist Tavia Christina Whether you're a seasoned dancer, an activist, enthusiast or just curious about the art form, these sessions are a great way to develop critical thought, participate in engaging and enlightening conversations and learn more about what we need to adapt in dance and its sector. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow dance enthusiasts, historians, community members and expand your understanding of the dance community. See you there! Location: Artscape Youngplace, 180 Shaw Street, Toronto, ON, Canada - Studio 103 Information Source: NEAR&FAR Projects | eventbrite

Get ready for a magical evening at our Winter Concert featuring a spectacular lineup of timeless classics! The University of Philharmonic Orchestra, HKUSTSU, is going to take you on a joyful, elegant music adventure. You will be experiencing the beauty of nature with Bedřich Smetana's Moldau, reliving the charm of a beloved film, the Forrest Gump Suite and setting sail on a thrilling adventure with Pirates of the Caribbean. Finally, ending your musical journey with the jubilant Christmas Festival by Leroy Anderson. Join us for the wonderful music odyssey and celebrate the arrival of Christmas! PROGRAM Ludwig van Beethoven | Egmont - Overture Bedřich Smetana | The Moldau Joseph Haydn | The Cello Concerto No.1 in C major - 2nd Movement Riz Ortolani and Nino Oliviero | More Alan Silvestri | Forrest Gump Suite W.A. Mozart | Sleigh Ride from Three German Dances Émile Waldteufel | The Skaters Waltz Adolphe Adam | O Holy Night Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne | Christmas Waltz Klaus Badelt | Pirates of the Caribbean Leroy Anderson | Christmas Festival ORGANIZER University Philharmonic Orchestra, HKUSTSU University Philharmonic Orchestra (UPO) is a student-run orchestra under the Student Union of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUSTSU). The orchestra was previously known as the HKUSTSU Wind Ensemble, which merged with the Strings Ensemble in 2005. The orchestra consists of musicians from different backgrounds, including local, international, exchange students, postgraduate researchers, alumni, and friends of HKUST. UPO aims to provide a platform for music-loving HKUST members to create and enjoy music. We also hope to nourish our musicians' musicality and skills through playing orchestral music. In the past, we were invited to perform at functions such as the Outreach Day in HKUST, independent clubs' orientation camps, and inauguration ceremonies. In recent years, UPO has given concerts at the Shaw Auditorium at HKUST. CONDUCTOR Dr. Ken CHENG From 1997 to 2005, Ken led the HKUSTSU Wind Ensemble in various exchange programmes as a conductor, regularly organizing concerts of various types and scales with eclectic repertoire. In 2005, the HKUSTSU Wind Ensemble and String Team underwent restructuring and merged to form the present University Philharmonic Orchestra, HKUSTSU, and Ken has remained the conductor throughout. The Orchestra performs regularly, with programs including Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto, New World Symphony, Beethoven Symphony No.7, Brahms Symphony No.1 and No.4, Tchaikovsky Symphony No.4 and No.5, and Enigmas Variations. Apart from conducting, Ken is also actively involved in music arrangement, and such works has often been selected for performances in professional and school programs. For two consecutive summers, Ken conducted orchestral performances in Vienna — at the concert hall of the Vienna Boys' Choir in 2018 and the Musikverein in 2019 respectively. In 2023, Ken was honored to participate in the HKUST University Anthem recording project. He was also invited to conduct an orchestral performance at the Variety Show celebrating the 74th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China held at Hong Kong Coliseum on October 1st, 2023. Furthermore, Ken was honored to collaborate with Mui Nation, the largest fan club of the late Hong Kong pop legend Anita Mui, and conducted the Anita Mui Orchestra Concert, a charity concert in December 2023. GUEST PERFORMER Dr. Michael CHAN, Cello Dr. Chan Wing Ming Michael is deeply involved in the garment industry. He is the founder of the Christian Wing Ming Fund. He currently serves as Chairman of Board of ConnectAll Bible Institute Limited, Chairman of the Board of Hong Kong School of Sacred Music, Honorary Life Director of the HK Association of Christian Music Ministry (ACM), President of Youth DreamMakers’ Association, Honorary Life Vice President of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University Foundation, Honorary Vice President of the City University of the Hong Kong Foundation, Honorary President of One-Art Foundation. He also awarded Albert Schweitzer Grand Cross Silver Star Medal of Honour & Albert Schweitzer Medal of Honour for Humanitarian Merit of Honour. Dr. Chan studied the cello since childhood, and won several championships on behalf of the Diocesan Boys’ School in Hong Kong. Later, he studied economics and cello at Boston University in the USA and obtained a diploma for performance level (LTCL) from the Trinity College London. He has subsequently enjoyed a very rich experience in solo public cello performances and held many solo concerts, as well as participated in charity performances. Besides, he has performed cello concerto with orchestras in Hong Kong and Vienna. Sian LEE, Vocal With around ten years of classical vocal training, beginning at the age of 9, Sian has cultivated a strong technique and a deep appreciation for the art of singing. She holds a Trinity ATCL Distinction Diploma in singing, which underscores her commitment to her craft. Currently a year 2 student at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Sian is signed to record label Jam In The Room, where she is not only focusing on her vocal performance but also actively engaged in songwriting and music creation, having released her debut single, Somewhere Along the Solar System. SPONSORED BY Student Enrichment Activities Support (SEAS) Scheme REMARKS 備註 Free admissionOnline registration is requiredRecommended for ages 4 and abovePlease arrive at the venue 15 minutes before the showtimeProgram duration is approximately 105 minutes, intermission included免費入場請預先網上報名適合4歲以上請於演出前15分鐘抵達場地演出長約105分鐘，設中場休息ADMISSION RULES 入場守則 Free-seating on first-come-first-served basisNo food, drinks or fresh flowers are allowed in the concert venueLate-comers will be admitted only if there is a suitable break in the performanceThe organizer reserves the right to add, withdraw or substitute artists and/or vary advertised programs, seating arrangement and audience capacity不設劃位，先到先得音樂會場内嚴禁飲食或携帶鮮花遲到者需按工作人員指示在合適時間下方可進場主辦單位有權保留更改表演者、節目資料、座位安排和觀眾人數上限的權利 Information Source: University Philharmonic Orchestra, HKUSTSU | eventbrite

Celebrating 8 years of yoga with goats! Come experience our most popular class. There will be an all levels (including beginners) yoga flow taught while you are snuggling our sweet goats and sheep. Poses are optional, but smiling and relaxing are almost guaranteed :) Recommended ages 5 and up ~These classes lend themselves to relaxing, calm time, so all participants will need to be aware of and open to this. Cost: $23 per participant What to wear/bring: -Plan to wear clothing and shoes that can get a little dirty (closed toed shoes preferred). -Bring a LARGE TOWEL or blanket (we will have some for rent for $2 if you forget yours). Mats are optional -No earrings in ear lobes or necklaces please, and you will want a hair tie for longer hair. Additional items for sale: -Farm Products: duck eggs, and goat milk soap (and sometimes seasonal plants) -Store Products: crystals and stones, tees, tote bags, and farm stickers *Payments accepted: Cash, check, Zelle, Cashapp, Paypal, and credit cards (small fee for this option)* About the animals: -Goats and Sheep: We have 23 Nigerian dwarf goats. All are trained to cuddle. There are also two sheep who have spent their whole lives with the goats and cuddling people. Limited spots so register early! Last minute planning? Text us to see if there is availability. 919-236-3244 Additional Info: We will send an email the week prior to your event with any additional information you might need. Refund Policy: -Let us know ASAP if you need to cancel -More than 48 hours from event = refund or reschedule -Less than 48 hours from event = reschedule (in cases of emergency we may be able to make exceptions) Inclement Weather Policy: -Class is usually still held if just rain (we have an event tent) -In case of big storms, severe temps, or severe weather we will contact all attendees by text and email to reschedule. Email us at averyfamilyfarm@gmail.com for questions Information Source: Avery Family Farm | eventbrite