BUZZ Picks is an eclectic listing of events occurring throughout southwestern Ontario. From art gallery and museum shows to drag shows, from culture to sub-culture, from low-brow to high-brow… it's all in BUZZPICKS.

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April 30, 2024 at 7:30pm
Little Women at FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Lane, Hamilton
Produced nationally and internally, Little Women has been praised by critics for its ambition in bringing the timeless, captivating story to vivid musical life on stage. Based on Louise May Alcott's life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March, each determined to live life on her own terms. Little Women embodies the complete theatrical experience, leaving audiences filled with a sense of adventure, joy, heartache, and a lifting of the spirit. The powerful score soars with the sounds of personal discovery, heartbreak, hope, and everlasting love.
https://www.ticketmaster.ca/

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May 3, 2024 at 7:30pm
Stars On Ice at Scotiabank Arena, 40 Bay St., Toronto
Straight from the World Championships, #SOI24 brings Canada's own Piper Gilles & Paul Poirier, Madeline Schizas, and Deanna Stellato-Dudek & Maxime Deschamps into a star-studded cast featuring Elvis Stojko, Patrick Chan, Keegan Messing, Satoko Miyahara, Loena Hendrickx & Ilia Malinin. With a show directed & choreographed by the incomparable Kurt Browning, exclusive post-show Meet & Greet opportunities, and new pre-show access now available – there has never been a better time to get Closer Than Ever to the Stars!
https://www.ticketmaster.ca/

May 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 6:00pm
Greater Toronto Art at Museum Of Contemporary Art Toronto, 158 Sterling Rd., Toronto
The Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto (MOCA) will launch Greater Toronto Art 2024 (GTA24), the second edition of the museum’s highly-acclaimed triennial exhibition, on March 22, 2024. Presenting 25 artists, duos, and collectives, GTA24 is a project that challenges the notion of individualism and focuses instead on the interconnectedness of individuals within a larger social fabric. The exhibition weaves together 15 newly commissioned artworks and live programmes with existing work made between the 1960s and the present. GTA24 will feature live performances, events, and screenings as central elements of the project. Various dates from March 22 to July 28
https://moca.ca/

May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
ETSY Spring Market at Waterloo-Rim Park, 2001 University Ave. E., Waterloo
Proudly presented by The Scented Market, join in at the Etsy Waterloo Region Spring Market, featuring 75+ local artisans! Admission: $2, cash only at door, 16 and under are free Pick up a raffle card at the door, purchase 3 items at the show and you can enter to win a raffle prize.
https://www.facebook.com/Etsywaterlooregion

May 4, 2024 at 7:30pm
Stars On Ice at Meridian Centre, 1 Icedogs Way, St. Catharines
Straight from the World Championships, #SOI24 brings Canada's own Piper Gilles & Paul Poirier, Madeline Schizas, and Deanna Stellato-Dudek & Maxime Deschamps into a star-studded cast featuring Elvis Stojko, Patrick Chan, Keegan Messing, Satoko Miyahara, Loena Hendrickx & Ilia Malinin. With a show directed & choreographed by the incomparable Kurt Browning, exclusive post-show Meet & Greet opportunities, and new pre-show access now available – there has never been a better time to get Closer Than Ever to the Stars!
https://www.ticketmaster.ca/

May 4, 2024 at 8:00pm
Stacey Kent Trio and Alison Young Trio at Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St. W., Toronto
  Stacey Kent - The American jazz singer is renowned for her ability to cut to the emotional heart of her songs with delicately nuanced interpretations that transcend borders and defy categorization. Alison Young - The Juno Award nominated saxophonist, vocalist, and composer has toured across the world with acts such as Corey Hart, Joe Sealy, Big Rude Jake, Johnny Reid, and The Shuffle Demons, and was chosen as one of the 'Best 35 Canadian Jazz Artists under 35' by the CBC.
https://www.rcmusic.com/

May 4, 2024 at 8:30pm
Kansas at Massey Hall, 15 Shuter St., Toronto
With a legendary career spanning five decades, KANSAS has firmly established itself as one of America’s iconic classic rock bands. This "garage band" from Topeka released their debut album in 1974 after being discovered by Wally Gold, who worked for Don Kirshner, and have gone on to sell more than 30 million albums worldwide. Composing a catalogue that includes sixteen studio albums and five live albums, KANSAS has produced eight gold albums, three sextuple-Platinum albums (Leftoverture, Point of Know Return, Best of KANSAS), one platinum live album (Two for the Show), one quadruple-Platinum single ‘Carry On Wayward Son,’ and another triple-Platinum single ‘Dust in the Wind.’ KANSAS appeared on the Billboard charts for over 200 weeks throughout the ‘70's and ‘80's and played to sold-out arenas and stadiums throughout North America, Europe and Japan. ‘Carry On Wayward Son’ continues to be one of the top five most played songs on classic rock radio, and ‘Dust In the Wind’ has been played on the radio more than three million times! The band is currently comprised of original drummer Phil Ehart, bassist/vocalist Billy Greer, vocalist/keyboardist Ronnie Platt, violinist/guitarist David Ragsdale, keyboardist/vocalist Tom Brislin, and original guitarist Richard Williams. With no signs of slowing down, KANSAS continues to perform in front of large and enthusiastic audiences around the world.
https://masseyhall.mhrth.com/tickets/kansas

May 5, 2024 at 4:00pm
Stars On Ice at Budweiser Gardens, 99 Dundas St., London
Straight from the World Championships, #SOI24 brings Canada's own Piper Gilles & Paul Poirier, Madeline Schizas, and Deanna Stellato-Dudek & Maxime Deschamps into a star-studded cast featuring Elvis Stojko, Patrick Chan, Keegan Messing, Satoko Miyahara, Loena Hendrickx & Ilia Malinin. With a show directed & choreographed by the incomparable Kurt Browning, exclusive post-show Meet & Greet opportunities, and new pre-show access now available – there has never been a better time to get Closer Than Ever to the Stars!
https://budweisergardens.evenue.net/

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May 9, 2024 at 7:30pm
Bravo Niagara - Hayato Sumino's Canadian Solo Debut at Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 6 Garamond Ct., Toronto
Canadian Solo Debut! Hayato Sumino was a semi-finalist at the 2021 International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw. In addition to performing concerts in Japan and abroad, he also writes, arranges, and performs his own music under the name of “Cateen” on YouTube, with over 1.2 million subscribers and 150 million views (and counting)! Sumino’s debut at the prestigious Suntory Hall in Tokyo sold out on the day of release. His unique style, a fusion of classical techniques, arrangements, and improvisational skills, has been well received by fans around the world. A CASIO electronic musical instrument ambassador and Steinway artist, he is a truly new type of pianist that pushes the boundaries of classical music.
https://www.bravoniagara.org/hayato-sumino

May 10, 2024 at 9:00pm
Jerry Seinfeld Live at Casino Rama Resort, 5899 Rama Rd., Orillia
Jerry Seinfeld’s comedy career took off after his first appearance on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson in 1981. Eight years later, he teamed up with fellow comedian Larry David to create what was to become the most successful comedy series in the history of television: Seinfeld. The show ran on NBC for nine seasons, winning numerous Emmy, Golden Globe and People’s Choice awards, and was named the greatest television show of all time in 2009 by TV Guide, and in 2012 was identified as the best sitcom ever in a 60 Minutes/Vanity Fair poll.
https://www.casinorama.com/

May 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 6:00pm
Greater Toronto Art at Museum Of Contemporary Art Toronto, 158 Sterling Rd., Toronto
The Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto (MOCA) will launch Greater Toronto Art 2024 (GTA24), the second edition of the museum’s highly-acclaimed triennial exhibition, on March 22, 2024. Presenting 25 artists, duos, and collectives, GTA24 is a project that challenges the notion of individualism and focuses instead on the interconnectedness of individuals within a larger social fabric. The exhibition weaves together 15 newly commissioned artworks and live programmes with existing work made between the 1960s and the present. GTA24 will feature live performances, events, and screenings as central elements of the project. Various dates from March 22 to July 28
https://moca.ca/

May 11, 2024 at 1:00pm
Spring Durham Craft Beer Festival at Children's Arena, 155 Arena St., Oshawa
A sampling event of Ontario Craft Beers, Ciders and local Distillers, returning to the Children's Arena and scenic Oshawa Botanical Gardens. Durham's original Craft Beer Festival, since 2013 has moved to an indoor location to shelter you from the elements. Growing on the success of their 2023 event that featured more than a dozen Craft beverage vendors and more than 60 varieties to sample.
https://www.oshawatourism.com/event-details/durham-craft-beer-festival

May 11, 2024 at 7:30pm
Queen - It's A Kinda Magic at Pickering Casino Resort, 888 Durham Live Ave, Pickering
Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic recreates Queen’s 1986 World Tour concert, featuring over 20 of the band’s greatest hits such as: We Will Rock You Bohemian Rhapsody We Are the Champions Under Pressure Fat-Bottomed Girls Painstaking attention has been paid to all the music – the iconic voice of Mercury, the amazing guitar solos of May and the groundbreaking Rock harmonies. And with state-of-the-art sound and lighting and authentic costumes, this is as close as you’ll ever get to the real thing!
https://www.ticketmaster.ca/

May 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
TICOT Charity Bingo at Flash On Church, 463 Church St., Toronto
Join TICOT for an afternoon of fun and friendship! Proceeds go to the Reign 37 Charities of Choice Hosted by Hugo and Georgina Loren
https://www.theimperialcourtoftoronto.com/

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May 14, 2024 at 8:00pm
Queen - It's A Kinda Magic at Centre In The Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener
Following the huge success of its 2023 Canadian national tour, Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic is RETURNING IN 2024 by popular demand! See the rock spectacular that everyone RAVED about, bringing their big sound, big screens, crazy lighting and outlandish costumes back for a night of non- stop rock anthems. Don’t miss the REAL ROCK EXPERIENCE, direct from Australia!
https://kwtickets.evenue.net/

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May 16, 2024 at 8:00pm
Colin Stetson - Toronto Jazz Fest at The Axis Club, 722 College St., Toronto
Colin Stetson was born and raised in Ann Arbor, spent a decade in San Francisco and Brooklyn honing his formidable talents as a horn player, eventually settling in Montreal in 2007. Over the years he has worked extensively, live and in studio, with a wide range of bands and musicians including Tom Waits, Arcade Fire, Bon Iver, TV On The Radio, Feist, Laurie Anderson, Lou Reed, Bill Laswell, Evan Parker, The Chemical Brothers, Animal Collective, Hamid Drake, LCD Soundsystem, The National, Angelique Kidjo, Fink, and David Gilmore. Meanwhile he has developed an utterly unique voice as a soloist, principally on saxophones and clarinets, his intense technical prowess matched by his exhilarating and emotionally gripping skills as a songwriter.
https://admitone.com/events/colin-stetson-toronto-9279374

May 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 6:00pm
Greater Toronto Art at Museum Of Contemporary Art Toronto, 158 Sterling Rd., Toronto
The Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto (MOCA) will launch Greater Toronto Art 2024 (GTA24), the second edition of the museum’s highly-acclaimed triennial exhibition, on March 22, 2024. Presenting 25 artists, duos, and collectives, GTA24 is a project that challenges the notion of individualism and focuses instead on the interconnectedness of individuals within a larger social fabric. The exhibition weaves together 15 newly commissioned artworks and live programmes with existing work made between the 1960s and the present. GTA24 will feature live performances, events, and screenings as central elements of the project. Various dates from March 22 to July 28
https://moca.ca/

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May 24, 2024 at 11:00am - 6:00pm
Greater Toronto Art at Museum Of Contemporary Art Toronto, 158 Sterling Rd., Toronto
The Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto (MOCA) will launch Greater Toronto Art 2024 (GTA24), the second edition of the museum’s highly-acclaimed triennial exhibition, on March 22, 2024. Presenting 25 artists, duos, and collectives, GTA24 is a project that challenges the notion of individualism and focuses instead on the interconnectedness of individuals within a larger social fabric. The exhibition weaves together 15 newly commissioned artworks and live programmes with existing work made between the 1960s and the present. GTA24 will feature live performances, events, and screenings as central elements of the project. Various dates from March 22 to July 28
https://moca.ca/

May 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Craftadian Burlington Spring Market at Ron Joyce Centre, DeGroot School of Business, 4350 South Service Rd., Burlington
Craftadian is a lively curated handmade market. Enjoy live music and gourmet food while you shop the best in Canadian handmade from designers, creators, makers and artisans. • curated selection of 70 artists, artisans and makers • gourmet food • DJ Julie Fazooli $6 Admission, Free Parking Children 16 & under free.
https://www.craftadian.ca/

May 25, 2024 at 8:00pm
Paul Anka - Seven Decades Tour at Casino Rama Resort, 5899 Rama Rd., Orillia
The prolific singer/songwriter Paul Anka whose career has spanned seven decades, began as one of the biggest teen idols of the 50’s and is back on tour playing his biggest hits for fans such as, "Diana," "Lonely Boy," and "Put Your Head on My Shoulder."
https://www.casinorama.com/

May 25, 2024 at 8:00pm
DJ Dallas - Mega Pride Launch Party at The Cambridge Newfoundland Club, 1500 Dunbar Rd., Cambridge
Inviting all the world to join The Tri Cities (Kitchener, Cambridge, and Waterloo) as they Launch Pride week '24! Party starts at 8 (an extra hour of PLAY TIME!) DJ Dallas invites you to come, wear your rainbow colors, and bring your fabulous energy once again to the the Rainbow Dance Floor! Maximum capacity is anticipated! (Please add $1.50 per transfer) $16.50 per ticket send e-transfer to: musicandfriendsdanceparties@hotmail.com
https://www.cambridgenewfoundlandclub.ca/

May 26, 2024 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
TICOT Charity Drag Brunch at The Well, 487 Church St., Toronto
Join the Imperial Court members for a fun-filled drag brunch which helps raise funds for charity!  Surprise hosts and performers!
https://www.theimperialcourtoftoronto.com/