Featured Events in Barrie in June 2025 (July Updated)

The Artists --- VANCAMP crafts introspective, energetic, and earnest indie folk. The project began in 2021, when singer/songwriter Calvin Bakelaar began channeling his emotions into songs that blend folk storytelling with the edge of indie rock. Since then, VANCAMP has grown into something bigger—fun, experimental, and full of life. VANCAMP was named the Peterborough Folk Festival Emerging Artist of the Year in 2024, and you can stream the music anywhere or catch a show to experience it live. ----- Piner (aka Claya Way Brackenbury) is a Singer-Songwriter based in Katarokwi (Kingston, ON, Canada) who steps into the stories of others and connects listeners with all the complexities of the greater human experience. Her critically acclaimed 2018 debut album “The Breaking Point” showed “a display of pure confidence and vulnerability” said Mac Cameron, Dominionated. The follow up full-band EP “Root Bound” recorded at North Of Princess Studios in Kingston, ON was released in June 2019. Piner’s latest album, “A Netherworld”, recorded at Joel Plaskett’s Studio in Dartmouth, NS, is a project of hope and yearning, during fractured, challenging times. Piner creates a world of connection, care, and change through her songwriting and direct action for charitable initiatives. Piner brought attention and organized events to create care and community for healthcare professionals, raised donations for the Mi’kma’ki Water Walk in NS, worked with the Mutual Aid Garden Network in Kingston to address food insecurity, and raised awareness about the current national housing crisis. After the release of “A Netherworld” Piner toured opening for and sharing festivals/show bills with: Georgia Harmer, Terra Lightfoot, Charlotte Cornfield, Ombiigizi, Skye Wallace, Mo Kenney, Crash Test Dummies, and more. --- Bad Fortune is a Kingston-based folk duo, comprised of local artists Max Tinline and Piper Noelle. Bad Fortune creates a dreamy and warm environment for their listeners through their unique combination of honest lyrics, melancholic harmonies, and hearty array of folk-inspired instrumentals. In the past year, they have opened for popular Kingston bands such as Feral Minks and Oakridge Avenue, as well as Canadian folk legend Fred Eaglesmith. You can listen to their debut single “Muscle Memory” on all streaming platforms! Information Source: Piner | eventbrite

Do you love the 90's? So do we! Introducing NOW! That's What I Call Drag! , the 90's drag show at the Grad Club raising money for Trans Family Kingston (TFAM), a local organization that provides guidance and community to gender-diverse youths and adults! Hosted by the doll Yuni Verse, and featuring a stacked cast of Kingston drag artists; BeeWitched, Blowpony, Dixon Fay Ryder, Ginny Dragonfruit, Hautsauxe, & Streetmeat! Not only will you get superb drag, there will be a Costume Contest! Come to the show in your best 90's outfit and win a special prize! Come to NOW! That's What I Call Drag! on June 18th for an amazing time, and to support a good cause! The Grad Club, June 18th (19+) $10 online/in-person 8pm doors, 8:30pm start (we start on time, BE EARLY!) All ticket sales will be donated to TFAM. This event is supported by Tyffanie Morgan's Limestone to Limelight , a series of drag shows that highlight and celebrate all things Kingston drag. Information Source: Yuni Verse | eventbrite

Welcome to STEPPIN' OUT SUNDAYS at The Barrie! Get ready for a fantastic afternoon into the late evening with our special guest, AALIYAH DUCHESNE! Join us for an entertaining day of fun vibes, music, dancin', and South African street food served by MZANSI FUSION. Let's make memories together and enjoy the company of friends and new faces. Don't miss out on this exciting event - mark your calendars for SUNDAY 22nd of JUNE and come ready to have a blast! Let's make memories together and enjoy the company of friends and new faces. Don't miss out on this exciting event, See you there! Information Source: DJ CARL ALLEY PRESENTS | eventbrite

You are powerless to stop these divas! You guys thought you were slick, didn't you? Taking over the Lookout Bar last year, not expecting any return fire? Well you're wrong! On Friday June 27th, Josephine Jay and Mx. Caligula bring you The Ottawa Invasion, a sampling of Ottawa's campiest, most dramatic, and most entertaining drag artists for a night of unforgettable fun! We're planning to take The Grad Club by storm! Early bird tickets are $10 each! Get them while you still can! This venue has a ramp outdoors for access. For more information on accessibility, please email josephine.jay.drag@gmail.com, or message @josephine.jay.drag on Instagram. This show takes place on the territories of the Haudenosaunee and Huron-Wendat, whom we deeply respect as stewards of this territory long before any colonial treaty. Information Source: Josephine Jay | eventbrite