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May 2018
Musical Storyteller Harry Manx
HARRY MANX 8:00 PM | DOORS OPEN @ 7:00 PM $40 ADVANCED $45 DOORS GET TICKETS OR CALL (519) 672-7950 “Mysticssippi” blues man Harry Manx has been called an “essential link” between the music of East and West, creating musical short stories that wed the tradition of the Blues with the depth of classical Indian ragas. He has created a unique sound that is hard to forget and deliciously addictive to listen to. His most recent original release, “Om Suite…
Find out more »Bare Bear Bones
he Palace Theatre/London Community Players presents “Bare Bear Bones” by Michael Grant, produced by Cindi Armer Almeida and directed by Diane Haggerty. The show: What happens when a couple, who’ve been married for 25 years, find themselves to be empty-nesters? Their children are married, with successful careers. Their social life used to revolve around their kids and all of their conversations were about their kids. Then one day their kids are gone. They look across the breakfast table and feel…
Find out more »Chuckee Zehr “Lives Through” Series – Janis Joplin
CHUCKEE ZEHR FRIDAY MAY 04, 2018 8:00 PM | DOORS OPEN @ 7:00 PM $25 ADVANCED $30 DOORS GET TICKETS (519) 672-7950 The “LIVES THROUGH” series is a new feature at The Aeolian. We are very excited and honoured to have Chuckee Zehr perform the inaugural concert giving tribute to the late great Janis Joplin. Chuckee Zehr is one of London’s leading women of blues. Her soulful voice often leads to requests of Janis Joplin’s music. When those requests come,…
Find out more »Free Comic Book Day
Dundas Street’s construction will not prevent a precursory look at how exciting Downtown London is going to be when Dundas Place is finished, because it’s Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) tomorrow! The road will be completely closed to cars, but open to comic enthusiasts, for a street party between Richmond and Clarence streets on Dundas. Londoners can get free comics at: L.A. Mood Comics & Games, Heroes Comics, Neo Tokyo, The Anime Store, World’s Away Comics, Forest City Coins, and…
Find out more »The Jungle Book KIDS
“Our second repertory presentation of Rudyard Kipling stories gets a jazzy Disney twist!” The “man cub” Mowgli, bounds through the jungle and learns what it means to be human. Banished by the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan, a human boy named Mowgli and his panther friend, Bagheera, are on the run in the deepest parts of the jungle. On their journey, the two meet a sinister snake named Kaa, a herd of elephants and a giant bear named Baloo, who teaches…
Find out more »Spring Merry Makers Fair
We invite you to join us on Sunday, May 6th at the sixth Merry Makers Fair! A 100% handmade event held in the heart of the Forest City. The Merry Makers Fair mission is simple; to inspire and encourage up and coming small, 100% handmade businesses and connect them to conscious consumers in London. Here you'll find some of the best handmade shopping around, from Art, Home Decor, Jewelry, Clothing, Bath and Beauty products - just in time for Mother's…
Find out more »Stars On Ice from Investors Group
There was no shortage of medals for the 2018 Canadian Olympic Figure Skating team at the Winter Olympic Games. Starting with a dominating Gold Medal performance in the Figure Skating Team event, Canada managed to grab medals in the Team, Pairs, Ice Dance and Ladies events. No medal was more deserved, or more celebrated, than the return to the top of the podium for the Ice Dance team of Tessa Virtue & Scott Moir. Having won Gold in 2010, the…
Find out more »London Lightning vs. Halifax Hurricanes Game 3
The London Lightning and the Halifax Hurricanes will meet in the National Basketball League of Canada's Championship round for the third time in a row. The Hurricanes finished first overall and therefore, have home court advantage. The Lightning will travel to Halifax for games one and two then will return home to London to host games three, four and if necessary, game five at Budweiser Gardens. Games six and seven, if necessary, will return to Halifax. Game 3: Thursday, May…
Find out more »London Majors vs Toronto
Come out to Labatt Park and see the London Majors as they take on Toronto! Don’t miss first pitch on Friday May 11th! There are two separate concession stands on either side of the stadium. All London Majors games are licensed and beer is for sale. The entire park is cash only but the Majors supply the usage of two ATMs inside the park. For the 2018 London Majors Schedule Home Schedule, please see the upcoming dates below or click…
Find out more »London Lightning vs. Halifax Hurricanes Game 4
The London Lightning and the Halifax Hurricanes will meet in the National Basketball League of Canada's Championship round for the third time in a row. The Hurricanes finished first overall and therefore, have home court advantage. The Lightning will travel to Halifax for games one and two then will return home to London to host games three, four and if necessary, game five at Budweiser Gardens. Games six and seven, if necessary, will return to Halifax. Game 3: Thursday, May…
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