Orillia & Area Events
Orillia & Area Events
| 18 Apr | COLLECTIVE SOUL - 9:00 pm, Casino Rama, Tickets at Box Office (1-800-832-7529), TicketMaster locations & www.ticketmaster.ca |
| 18 Apr | MARIA DUNN - 2002 Juno nominee, accompanied by Fiona Coll, fiddler, presented by Orillia Folk Society, 7:30 pm, Swanmore Hall, Leacock Museum, 259-0157 |
| 18 Apr | PAINT YOUR PALETTE: FIFTH ANNUAL ARTS & CULINARY FESTIVAL - First class, four course meal with arts ensembles performing between each course, 6:00 - 9:00 pm, Twin Lakes Secondary School, proceeds to TLSS Breakfast Club & restoration of TLSS Cafetorium Stage, 325-1318 |
| 18 Apr | ORILLIA PERCH FESTIVAL OPENING CEREMONIES - An evening of great fun, draws & prizes kicks off the 27th Annual Orillia Perch Festival! 7:00 pm, ODAS Park, Fairgrounds Road, 326-4424 |
| 19 Apr - 10 May | 27TH ANNUAL ORILLIA PERCH FESTIVAL - One of Canada's largest registered fishing derbies! Great cash & product prizes, adult & children's categories, Special OPP Kids Day May 3rd! Lakes Simcoe & Couchiching, Headquarters at Tudhope Park, 326-4424 |
| 24 Apr - 27 Apr | ANNUAL ORILLIA DANCE FESTIVAL - Competitions by Central Ontario dance studio students, Orillia Opera House, 326-8011 or 1-888-674-5542 |
| 25 Apr - 26 Apr | BOBBY VINTON - 9:00 pm, Casino Rama, Tickets at Box Office (1-800-832-7529), TicketMaster locations & www.ticketmaster.ca |
| 26 Apr | ORILLIA FOLK SOCIETY ANNUAL SPRING FLING - A fun-filled evening of country & mostly Canadian dance, featuring music by the Kempencelts & calling by David & Ann Kennett, 7:30 pm, Eady Community Hall, 326-9433 |
| 30 Apr | ALLIGATOR PIE - A new production that brings to life the poems of Dennis Lee, one of Canada's best known children's poets, presented by Touring Players, 10:00 am & 1:00 pm, Orillia Opera House, 326-8011 or 1-888-674-5542 |
| 1 May - 24 May | PRIMAVERA - An exhibition of explosive colour marking the passing of winter, Zephyr Art Gallery, Downtown Orillia, 326-0480 |
| 1 May - 31 May | JACK REID & FRIENDS - An extraordinary watercolour exhibit featuring Jack Reid, Laura Carter, Marlene Bulas, Evelyn Pollock, Reina Donnelly & Helene Holmes, Gallery 7, Downtown Orillia, 327-6220 |
| 1 May - 2 May | RICKY SKAGGS & BRUCE HORNSBY WITH KENTUCKY THUNDER - Casino Rama, Tickets at Box Office (1-800-832-7529), TicketMaster locations & www.ticketmaster.ca (Thurs: 8:00 pm / Fri: 9:00 pm) |
| 3 May | THE CELLAR SINGERS MEET VOICES-RELYEA - With soloists Deanna Relyea, Mezzo Soprano, Anna Tamm-Relyea, Soprano & Gary Relyea, Bass-Baritone, 7:30 pm, St. Paul's United Church, 325-3722 or 329-2333 |
| 4 May | VOICES OF SHOWTIME & PETER APPLEYARD - This sixteen voice male choir & world famous vibraphonist, Peter Appleyard, perform a nostalgic program of songs & humour from the 1930's to 1950's, presented by Orillia Concert Association, 2:30 pm, Orillia Opera House, 325-1757 or 329-4171 (Season's tickets only - 4 concert series) |
| 4 May | JEFF FOXWORTHY - 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm, Casino Rama, Tickets at Box Office (1-800-832-7529), TicketMaster locations & www.ticketmaster.ca |
| 6 May - 25 May | 14TH ANNUAL ORILLIA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT EXHIBITION - An exuberant exhibition of various styles & media dealing with issues relevant to young artists, Orillia Museum of Art & History, 326-2159 (Opening Reception: May 08 @ 6:30 pm) |
| 8 May - 10 May | MICHAEL FLATLEY'S LORD OF THE DANCE - Casino Rama, Tickets at Box Office (1-800-832-7529), TicketMaster locations & www.ticketmaster.ca (Thurs: 8:00 pm / Fri. & Sat: 9:00 pm) |
| 9 May | HIT ME WITH A HOT NOTE - Presented by Tapps Performing Arts Studio, 6:30 pm, Orillia Opera House, 326-8011 or 1-888-674-5542 |
| 10 May | DANCE TO THE MUSIC - Presented by Tapps Performing Arts Studio, 2:00 pm, Orillia Opera House, 326-8011 or 1-888-674-5542 |
| 10 May | AIN'T NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT - Presented by Tapps Performing Arts Studio, 7:00 pm, Orillia Opera House, 326-8011 or 1-888-674-5542 |
| 10 May | MOTHER EARTH DAY CELEBRATIONS: GET CLOSER TO NATURE - Fun & educational activities from birdhouse building to trail walks in old growth forest to crafts for kids, live reptile displays, eco-friendly power displays, live entertainment, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Grant's Woods, presented by Couchiching Conservancy, 326-1620 (parking at ODAS Park, free shuttle to Grant's Woods) |
| 10 May | ORILLIA WIND ENSEMBLE: MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND CONCERT - Joined by special guests from Haliburton, The Highlands Wind Symphony, 7:30 pm, St. Paul's United Church, 487-6724 |
| 11 May | TOTO CUTUGNO - 8:00 pm, Casino Rama, Tickets at Box Office (1-800-832-7529), TicketMaster locations & www.ticketmaster.ca |
| 12 May | SUMMERTIME DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA - Presented by Tapps Performing Arts Studio, 6:30 pm, Orillia Opera House, 326-8011 or 1-888-674-5542 |
| 13 May | MAUDE BARLOW - National Chairperson of the Council of Canadians speaks on the commodification of water, presented at the Spring Banquet of the Canadian Federation of University Women, Orillia, Geneva Park Conference Centre, 326-3957 (Cocktails: 5:30 pm / Dinner: 6:30 pm) |
| 14 May | 2ND ANNUAL COMEDY CABARET - Present & past company members entertain with song, comedy, sketches & season preview, presented by Sunshine & Company, 7:30 pm, Orillia Opera House, 326-8011 or 1-888-674-5542 |
| 15 May - 16 May | PETULA CLARK - Casino Rama, Tickets at Box Office (1-800-832-7529), TicketMaster locations & www.ticketmaster.ca (Thurs: 8:00 pm / Fri: 9:00 pm) |
| 15 May | MUSIC OF PINK FLOYD & THE DOORS - Canada's top Pink Floyd tribute band, Darkest Side of the Moon, 7:30 pm, Orillia Opera House, 326-8011 or 1-888-674-5542 |
| 20 May | MIRIAM YEUNG - 8:00 pm, Casino Rama, Tickets at Box Office (1-800-832-7529), TicketMaster locations & www.ticketmaster.ca |
| 21 May | SAMMY HAGAR & THE WABOS - 8:00 pm, Casino Rama, Tickets at Box Office (1-800-832-7529), TicketMaster locations & www.ticketmaster.ca |
| 23 May - 24 May | SPRINGFEST SIDEWALK SALE - Two great days of shopping bargains & entertainment! Downtown Orillia, 325-3261 |
| 23 May - 24 May | LEAHY WITH SPECIAL GUEST: NATALIE MCMASTER - 9:00 pm, Casino Rama, Tickets at Box Office (1-800-832-7529), TicketMaster locations & www.ticketmaster.ca |
| 27 May - 28 May | GLORIA ESTEFAN - 8:00 pm, Casino Rama, Tickets at Box Office (1-800-832-7529), TicketMaster locations & www.ticketmaster.ca |
| 27 May - 16 Aug | ENDLESS SUMMER VIII - Zephyr Art Gallery, Downtown Orillia, 326-0480 |
| 28 May | KIWANIS "STARS OF THE FESTIVAL" CONCERT - Performances by stars of the 50th Orillia Kiwanis Music Festival, 7:30 pm, Orillia Opera House, 326-8011 or 1-888-674-5542 |
| 29 May | DON RICKLES - 8:00 pm, Casino Rama, Tickets at Box Office (1-800-832-7529), TicketMaster locations & www.ticketmaster.ca |
| 30 May | THE ORILLIA SILVER BAND: IVORY & BRASS - A special concert featuring pianist Jacquie Dancyger Arnold, 7:30 pm, Orillia Opera House, 326-8011 or 1-888-674-5542 |
| 30 May - 31 May | DIANA ROSS - 9:00 pm, Casino Rama, Tickets at Box Office (1-800-832-7529), TicketMaster locations & www.ticketmaster.ca |
| 1 Jun | DOC WALKER - Canadian Country Music Awards 2007 "Album of the Year" recipient, 8:00 pm, Orillia Opera House, 326-8011 or 1-888-674-5542 |
| 3 Jun - 21 Jun | EDUCATING RITA - The play that became a hit film with Michael Caine & Julie Walters, Sunshine & Company, Orillia Opera House, Studio Theatre, 326-8011 or 1-888-674-5542 |
| 5 Jun - 8 Jun | 26TH ANNUAL SPRING AUTOMOTIVE FLEA MARKET - Cars & parts as far as the eye can see! Collectibles, classics, hard to find parts, Sunday car auction, live entertainment, Burl's Creek Family Park, Oro-Medonte 8th Line, 487-3663 |
| 5 Jun - 6 Jun | BOB NEWHART - Casino Rama, Tickets at Box Office (1-800-832-7529), TicketMaster locations & www.ticketmaster.ca (Thurs: 8:00 pm / Fri: 9:00 pm) |
| 6 Jun - 7 Jun | ORILLIA BLUES FESTIVAL - A weekend of exciting live blues, Downtown Orillia, 325-4283 |
| 6 Jun - 8 Jun | SPRING BOAT, COTTAGE & OUTDOOR SHOW - Fantastic inwater selection of new & pre-owned, private & dealer boats, marine safety displays & demonstrations, land displays & vendors, Port of Orillia, Lake Couchiching, 326-4424 (Fri: Noon - 9:00 pm / Sat: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm / Sun: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm) |
| 7 Jun | ANNUAL HOMES TOUR & TEA - Tour of unique Orillia & area homes & B&B's, presented by the Canadian Federation of University Women, Orillia, refreshments served at homes on the tour, 12:30 - 5:30 pm, proceeds to scholarships for young Orillia area women, 689-5441 |
| 7 Jun | OUR RAMARA FUNFEST - Fun for the whole family, including ladder climb, mini-putt, Zoo to You, juggling, face-painting, local talent stage, artisan & food vendors, fire truck pull, CN Safety Train, beer garden, barbecue, Guitar Hero Contest for teens & evening street dance, Ramara Centre, Hwy. 12S next to Casino Parking Lot B, 326-2169 |
| 8 Jun | SAIGON SUMMERFEST: A VIETNAMESE FESTIVAL - 8:00 pm, Casino Rama, Tickets at Box Office (1-800-832-7529), TicketMaster locations & www.ticketmaster.ca |
| 9 Jun | GEORGE CANYON - Four-time ECMA "Entertainer of the Year" winner, 7:30 pm, Orillia Opera House, 326-8011 or 1-888-674-5542 |
| 12 Jun - 13 Jun | BLONDIE - Casino Rama, Tickets at Box Office (1-800-832-7529), TicketMaster locations & www.ticketmaster.ca (Thurs: 8:00 pm / Fri: 9:00 pm) |
| 18 Jun | STEVIE NICKS - 8:00 pm, Casino Rama, Tickets at Box Office (1-800-832-7529), TicketMaster locations & www.ticketmaster.ca |
| 19 Jun - 20 Jun | ANDRE-PHILIPPE GAGNON - Casino Rama, Tickets at Box Office (1-800-832-7529), TicketMaster locations & www.ticketmaster.ca (Thurs: 8:00 pm / Fri: 9:00 pm) |
| 21 Jun | NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAY CELEBRATION - 9:00 pm, Casino Rama, Tickets at Box Office (1-800-832-7529), TicketMaster locations & www.ticketmaster.ca |
| 21 Jun | CHRISTMAS IN JUNE - Fabulous decorated boat contest, turkey buffet dinner with proceeds to local charity, Port of Orillia, Lake Couchiching, 326-4424 |
| 25 Jun | BOZ SCAGGS - 8:00 pm, Casino Rama, Tickets at Box Office (1-800-832-7529), TicketMaster locations & www.ticketmaster.ca |
| 26 Jun - 27 Jun | THE FAB FOUR - Casino Rama, Tickets at Box Office (1-800-832-7529), TicketMaster locations & www.ticketmaster.ca (Thurs: 8:00 pm / Fri: 9:00 pm) |
| 26 Jun - 12 Jul | COTTAGING 101 - A musical comedy by David Fanstone portrays the Willis family's extended course in roughing it in the bush for $2,000 a month, Sunshine & Company, Orillia Opera House, Studio Theatre, 326-8011 or 1-888-674-5542 |
| 28 Jun | THE NEVILLE BROTHERS - 9:00 pm, Casino Rama, Tickets at Box Office (1-800-832-7529), TicketMaster locations & www.ticketmaster.ca |
| 1 Jul | ORILLIA CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS - All day fun for everyone! Parade Downtown, opening ceremonies, birthday cake, Citizenship Court, live entertainment, children's parade & village, historical re-enactments, craft & food vendors, park-wide singalong & giant fireworks at dusk, 7:00 am - 10:30 pm, Couchiching Beach Park, 329-2333 |
| 1 Jul - 16 Aug | ENDLESS SUMMER VIII - Zephyr Art Gallery, Downtown Orillia, 326-0480 |
| 4 Jul - 6 Jul | ONTARIO FAMILY FISHING WEEKEND - Licence-free fishing weekend throughout Ontario for Canadian residents, many local fishing events across the province, 705-748-6324 (Non-licenced anglers required to abide by Conservation Licence limits set out in the Ontario Recreational Fishing Regulations Summary) |
| 4 Jul - 6 Jul | MARIPOSA FOLK FESTIVAL - North America's longest running folk festival features an incredible weekend of music! Emporium, artisan's village, folkplay area for kids, food, beer tent & more, Tudhope Park, on the shores of Lake Couchiching, 329-2333 |
| 9 Jul - 10 Jul | THE BEACH BOYS - 8:00 pm, Casino Rama, Tickets at Box Office (1-800-832-7529), TicketMaster locations & www.ticketmaster.ca |
| 17 Jul - 9 Aug | ANNIE - Everyone's favourite orphan is centre stage in this hit Broadway musical! Sunshine & Company, Orillia Opera House, Lightfoot Auditorium, 326-8011 or 1-888-674-5542 |
| 18 Jul - 20 Jul | 31ST ANNUAL ORILLIA SCOTTISH FESTIVAL - Join the celebrations with Ceilidh at Legion Friday & Sunday; 20 band parade Downtown, pipe & drum competitions, entertainment & vendors at Couchiching Beach Park Saturday; Steak Fry both nights, 325-8442 |
| 22 Jul - 27 Jul | LEACOCK SUMMER FESTIVAL - Ontario's largest summer literary event! Over 25 award-winning authors & emerging fiction, non-fiction & poetry writers, readings, dinners & special events, Leacock Museum, 329-1908 |
| 25 Jul - 26 Jul | LEACOCK SIDEWALK SALE - Two days of great summer bargains, entertainment, exhibits by local artists & artisans, & more! Downtown Orillia, 325-3261 |
| 2 Aug - 4 Aug | ROTARY-LIONS ANNUAL FUNFEST - Midway, vendors, games of chance, great fun for the whole family! Couchiching Beach Park, 329-7502 or 325-3196 |
| 8 Aug - 10 Aug | 11TH ANNUAL TRIBUTE ARTISTS WEEKEND - A weekend filled with entertainers paying tribute to Elvis, Buddy, Dean, Connie & all the greats! Competitions, memorabilia vendors, steak barbecue Friday & Saturday, Royal Canadian Legion, Mississaga Street East at waterfront, 325-8442 |
| 8 Aug - 10 Aug | ORILLIA WATERFRONT FESTIVAL - Boats, cottage & outdoor products, artists, fashion show, musical entertainment, water ski shows & fun activities for all ages! Hilarious cardboard boat race Sunday, Port of Orillia & Couchiching Beach Park, 326-4424 |
| 14 Aug - 30 Aug | ARE YOU BEING SERVED? - The popular British television comedy turned stage show, Sunshine & Company, Orillia Opera House, Lightfoot Auditorium, 326-8011 or 1-888-674-5542 |
| 15 Aug - 16 Aug | 10TH ANNUAL CLASSIC CAR SHOW - A dazzling display of over 400 classic cars line the streets! Live 50's/60's music, games, contests, great dining & shopping, Downtown Orillia, 325-3261 |
| 4 Sep - 7 Sep | 38TH ANNUAL FALL AUTOMOTIVE FLEA MARKET - Cars & parts as far as the eye can see! Collectibles, classics, hard to find parts, Sunday car auction, live entertainment, Burl's Creek Family Park, Oro-Medonte 8th Line, 487-3663 |
| 5 Sep - 7 Sep | 158TH ORILLIA & DISTRICT FALL FAIR - Three fun-filled days packed with events for all ages, including large midway, kid's corner, demolition derby, tractor pulls, horse pulls, livestock shows & more! ODAS Park, Fairgrounds Road, 325-0353 |
| 17 Sep - 11 Oct | WHAT A SWELL PARTY THIS IS! - A musical biography of Fred Astaire, Sunshine & Company, Orillia Opera House, Studio Theatre, 326-8011 or 1-888-674-5542 |
| 19 Sep - 21 Sep | ORILLIA BEATLES CELEBRATION - A jam-packed festival celebrating the world's greatest band! Beatle tribute artists & bands Downtown & in venues throughout Orillia, celebrity interviews, Beatles museum, Beatles marketplace, Downtown Orillia, 1-866-329-5959 |
| 4 Oct - 5 Oct | MNJIKANING FIRST NATION ANNUAL THANKSGIVING POW WOW - A Thanksgiving celebration in the Native tradition, featuring the finest in Native arts, crafts, foods & contemporary Pow Wow style dancing & singing, MASK Arena, Rama Mnjikaning First Nation, Rama Road, 325-3611, Ext. 1294 |
| 17 Oct - 19 Oct | 18TH ANNUAL ORILLIA JAZZ FESTIVAL - A weekend of fabulous live jazz at Orillia & area restaurants & hotels, free shuttle bus service Friday & Saturday evenings, 329-0001 or 325-2366 |
| 23 Nov | ORILLIA SANTA CLAUS PARADE - One of the largest Christmas parades north of Toronto! Over 100 floats, bands & Santa himself celebrate "What Christmas Means to Us", 1:00 pm, Downtown Orillia, 326-4424 (Non-perishable food collection for Orillia Food Bank by Big Brothers / Bucket Brigade collection by Orillia Kiwanis Club along parade route) |
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