Thursday, Feb. 11
Shirley Valentine
Allison Still-Berry as Shirley Valentine.
Have a Valentine at the Olde Walkerville Theatre (1564 Wyandotte St. E.) — Shirley Valentine, that is. Allison Still-Berry plays the titular role in this one-character play about a bored middle-aged housewife who takes an impulsive trip to Greece that changes everything.
Performances take place Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20. More details at www.oldewalkervilletheatre.com.
Suddenly Seymour
It’s your last chance to visit the Little Shop of Horrors. The comedy-horror rock musical as imagined by Korda Artistic Productions and Cardinal Music Productions has its final run of performances this weekend at the KordaZone Theatre (2520 Seminole St.).
Shows take place Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8 p.m. and on Sunday at 4 p.m. Tickets are $20. Book in advance by calling 519-944-5800. Sales at the door are cash only. Shows have been selling out, so call ahead. Visit kordazone.com.
Carom O’Halloran as Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors at the KordaZone Theatre.
Friday, Feb. 12
Attack of the 5-foot Women
London’s all-female pop-punk band The Alcohollys.
Vivacious all-female London pop-punk band The Alcohollys drop by Villains Beastro (256 Pelissier St.) for a free show on Friday night. Windsor alt-rockers Help and Black-Eyed Susan open. Starts around 9 p.m., no cover. 19 and older.
Sometimes I feel I’ve got to … run away
Everybody could use some love on Valentine’s Day weekend. Aardvark Tailoring (1380 Wyandotte St.) is transforming itself into a nightclub for a one-time-only “alterna-queer” dance party on Friday night. Tainted Love will feature tunes chosen by DJ Choux, door prizes, and $5 drinks.
Doors open 8 p.m. Tickets are $7 at the door, $5 in advance. Call 226-348-8088. 19 and older. A portion of proceeds go to the Windsor chapter of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays.
Saturday, Feb. 13
Moon vs. Sun
Chantal Kreviazuk, Raine Maida, and their dog.
Did you know that Canadian musicians Chantal Kreviazuk and Raine Maida are married? And that they’ve won six Juno Awards between the two of them? The melodious couple have combined talents for their latest project: Moon vs. Sun, which comes to Windsor’s Chrysler Theatre (201 Riverside Dr. W.) on Saturday.
It’s a pairing fit for Valentine’s Day: Chantal plays piano and sings, Raine plays guitar and sings. Concert begins 8 p.m. Ticket prices start at $45. Call 519-252-6579 or visit www.chryslertheatre.com. All ages.
All hail the Queen
She’s been demanding respect for half a century now — but it’s safe to say Aretha Franklin has earned plenty of it. The Queen of Soul performs at Caesars Windsor (377 Riverside Dr. E.) on Saturday night. Expect to hear all her majestic hits: Respect, A Natural Woman, Chain of Fools, Freeway of Love, and more.
Concert begins 9 p.m. Ticket prices started at $35, available via caesarswindsor.com, www.ticketmaster.ca, or the casino’s box office. 19 and older.
Aretha Franklin singing at the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony in December 2015.
Latin Love
Ballroom dancers Dwight and Theresa Davis will perform for the WSO’s Latin Fever concert on Feb. 13 and 14.
It may still be winter outside, but it’s going to be red hot indoors at the Capitol Theatre (121 University Ave. W.) this weekend when the Windsor Symphony Orchestra presents the latest concert of its Toldo Pops series: Latin Fever. Robert Franz will conduct the WSO and singers of the Windsor Light Music Theatre in south-of-the-border rhythms while professional dancing couple Dwight and Theresa Davis take the stage.
Shows take place Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Ticket prices start at $44 for adults, $38 for seniors, $22 for students. Order online via mywso.ca. More details at www.windsorsymphony.com.
Scene & Heard: Roisin Tuohy
The next edition of Jamie Greer’s Scene & Heard series puts the spotlight on a queer-positive Windsor singer-songwriter by way of Scotland: Roisin Tuohy. She’ll be playing acoustic songs and chatting about her artistic journey on Saturday night at Villains Beastro (256 Pelissier St.).
Also featuring an upstairs showing of the work of #ARTGIRLS: 11 local female artists. Doors open for the art display at 8 p.m., music begins 10:30 p.m. No cover, 19 and older.
Windsor (by way of Scotland) singer-songwriter Roisin Tuohy.
Real country music
B.C. folk/country artist Sarah Jean Scouten.
Don’t let her youthful looks deceive you: Canadian folk/country artist Sarah Jane Scouten has an old-fashioned soul. Hear her West Coast perspective on roots, Cajun, Appalachian, and honky tonk music at Phog Lounge (157 University Ave. W.) on Saturday night. With special guests Mike Houston on fiddle and Max Marshall playing finger-style country blues guitar. Music starts around 10 p.m., $5 cover. Visit www.sarahjanescouten.com. 19 and older.
Guv Luv with Mark Oliver
It’s Valentine’s Day weekend and love is in the air. Specifically, Guv Luv at downtown Windsor’s Revival Social Lounge (300 Ouellette Ave.). DJ Mark Oliver will be reviving the electronic sounds of legendary Toronto nightclub The Guvernment. Doors open 9 p.m. Advance tickets are $5 via www.eventbrite.ca — and the first 100 ladies to order get theirs free. 19 and older.
Sunday, Feb. 14
Comic Book SyndiCon
A cosplayer at the 2015 Comic Book SyndiCon.
Sure, it’s Valentine’s Day — that doesn’t stop people from loving comic books. The latest convention organized by Windsor’s Comic Book Syndicate happens Sunday at the St. Clair College Centre for the Arts (201 Riverside Dr. W.). Comic Book SyndiCon will feature comic book creators, a cosplay competition, comic book trivia contests, and plenty of vendors.
Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission at the door is $5 general, $2 for kids ages 12 and under. Buy tickets in advance via www.eventbrite.ca (advance tickets for kids are free).
Year of the Monkey
Windsor’s Chinese New Year celebrations continue on Sunday with free festivities at the Devonshire Mall (3100 Howard Ave.). The Essex County Chinese Canadian Association will be occupying the court in front of The Bay store from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. There’ll be choreographed performances (including a dragon dance), cultural displays, calligraphy, and traditional Chinese snacks for sale.
Young participants in the Essex County Chinese Canadian Association’s Lunar New Year celebrations at the Devonshire Mall in February 2015.
Smoke Your Ex
Some freshly smoked meat at downtown Windsor’s Snackbar-B-Q.
Does Valentine’s Day bring up hard feelings about your ex? Windsor’s Snackbar-B-Q (39 Chatham St. E.) sympathizes. That’s why, this Sunday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., the downtown eatery will give you a free appetizer in exchange for a photo or letter from your former sweetheart — something that you want destroyed. The photo or letter will be used as burning material for the in-house smoker. Be sure to order from the menu of smoked meats. Call 519-977-6277 for details. Check out the menu at snackbarbq.ca
Monday, Feb. 15
An evening with the family
So it’s Family Day on Monday. If you’re one of the lucky folks who actually have this day off, Windsor West MP Brian Masse invites you to some free family skating at the Lanspeary Lions Rink (1250 Langlois Ave.). The event takes place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Along with free use of the rink, there’ll be complimentary hot chocolate and coffee. Attendees are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item suitable for donation to the Downtown Mission.
Tuesday, Feb. 16
Three years of Toast
It’s been three years since Michael Beneteau took over hosting duties for TOAST open mic poetry nights at Phog Lounge (157 University Ave. W.). Join him next Tuesday to celebrate his anniversary with cake and verse. Attending poets: There’s no theme this week. Just show up and get on the mic. Starts 9 p.m., no cover. 19 and older.
Michael Beneteau hosting a TOAST open mic poetry night at downtown Windsor’s Phog Lounge.
Wednesday, Feb. 17
Here’s the plan
Canadian rockers Simple Plan bring their time-tested pop-punk sound to the Olde Walkerville Theatre (1564 Wyandotte St. E.) for a good cause next Wednesday: It’s a benefit concert for local charity Transition to Betterness. The band is gearing up for a tour to promote their new album Taking One For the Team.
Brought to you by Mix 96.7 FM. Windsor indie rock trio Huttch will open. There’ll be a silent auction during the concert. Doors open 6:30 p.m., music begins 7:30 p.m. Admission is $20. All proceeds go to T2B. Call 519-944-4400 for more info. All ages welcome!
Canadian pop-punk band Simple Plan in a promotional image.
We saw him step in on the mat!
Dr. Seuss’ Cat in the Hat.
We looked and we saw him: The Cat in the Hat. The classic Dr. Seuss character comes to life for kids next Wednesday at the Chrysler Theatre (201 Riverside Dr. W.). Show begins 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $27.50. Call 519-252-6579 or visit www.chryslertheatre.com to order. All ages.
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