Rock n’ Roll is alive and well in Hamilton! This is in no small part thanks to the infamous This Ain’t Hollywood. A former pub turned rock n’ roll bar in 2009, This Aint Hollywood has grown to become an integral part of Hamilton’s live music scene. Adopting the name of the classic 1981 album…
5 Reasons You Need to Attend Hamilton’s Supercrawl
Hamilton’s Supercrawl is a Must-Attend Event, Here’s Why! Anything with the word “super” as a prefix has to be good, right? YES, absolutely right! Hamilton’s Supercrawl is, without a doubt, one of our favourite times of the year. Officially entering its 9th season, Supercrawl, Hamilton’s notorious Art and Culture festival produced by Sonic Unyon,…
6 More Hidden Gems in Hamilton You Need to Visit
We couldn’t fit it all in one list… Here are 6 more hidden gems you need to visit in Hamilton! HAVN (Hamilton Audio Visual Node) As Hamilton’s culture and art scene continue to expand, new opportunities for emerging artists are beginning to pop-up throughout the city. One of the most unique of these comes in…
The Casbah
Inside One of Hamilton’s Best Live Music Venues Hamilton is known for its diverse and thriving music scene. A vital part of its growing culture, art and entertainment scene, Hamilton’s live music venues have fast become one of the major draws of the city’s nightlife. The Casbah is no exception. You can’t talk about live…
Top Ten Things to Experience During The Quilt of Belonging Exhibit
Starting July 10th the Heart of Ontario presents the Quilt of Belonging at the Cotton Factory! It runs until August 16th, and while it’s here there will be multiple daily activities taking place. We’ve counted down the top ten that we’re most excited for! 1. Launch Event July 10th is the public launch of the…
Hamilton’s 150th Canada Day Celebration
Hamilton’s 150th Canada Day Celebration and Firework Show! Normally Canada Day means a celebration complete with friends, family, good food, a few drinks, and a barrage of fireworks that light up the sky! This year is different. This year there are 150 reasons why it’s different. This Saturday, July 1st marks Canada’s 150th anniversary and…
The Quilt of Belonging
The Iconic Celebration of Canadian Diversity Comes to Hamilton Between July 10th and August 16th, The Heart of Ontario with The Cotton Factory will host the Quilt of Belonging; a 120-foot textile art project comprised of 263 blocks each of which was created to recognize a different part of Canadian diversity. It is a celebration…
Canadian Air Guitar Championship 2017
Become the next Canadian Air Guitar Champion Do you spontaneously rock out every time you hear your favourite songs come on the radio? Do you nail every note on your air guitar when the solo kicks in? Then we may have the perfect competition for you! The Air Guitar World Championships is the world’s largest international…
Art Battle 518 – Hamilton
Photo Cred: Vern White Photography Art Battle Returns to Hamilton This Month Art Battle will be making its return to Hamilton on Thursday, April 20th, 2017 at The Spice Factory located at 121 Hughson St North! This live competitive painting event (which also happens to take place in 50+ cities worldwide) showcases and supports…
Paddles for Saddles Ping Pong Tournament in Hamilton!
So you’ve played a couple of games of ping-pong (maybe a little more than that) and now you think you’re pretty good huh? Well luckily for you, there’s a charitable ping-pong tournament coming your way. What better way to show off those acquired skills and support a great cause while you claim your fame?…
Comedy in the Hammer: Michael Ashdown
Hello again! Welcome back to this week’s Comedy in the Hammer. Not only do we have a list of the shows you can check out this week around town, I sat down with local comedian Michael Ashdown to get his take on the comedy scene. Enjoy! How long have you been…
Art Battle 471 – Hamilton
Photo Cred: Vern White Photography Art Battle Returns to Hamilton This Month Art Battle will be making its return to Hamilton on December 14th, 2016 at The Spice Factory located at 121 Hughson St North! This live competitive painting event (which also happens to take place in 50+ cities worldwide) showcases and supports…