The Penguin Lessons

Presented by Fine Films Gravenhurst

Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Doors open at 6:30 PM; Show begins at 7:00 PM
$10 inclusive | General Admission
Note: $1.77 + HST convenience fee/ticket applies for online purchases

The Penguin Lessons is a poignant dramedy inspired by the true story of a disillusioned Englishman who went to work in a school during a cataclysmic period in Argentina’s history (1976). Expecting an easy ride, he discovers a divided nation and a class of unteachable students. After he rescues an orphaned penguin from an oil-slicked beach, his life is turned upside-down.

“The Penguin Lessons shines with warmth and charm through Steve Coogan and a touching bond with a rescued penguin. While it softens Argentina’s dictatorship backdrop, its sincere moments deliver a heartfelt, uplifting story.” Dionar Hidalgo, Algo Mas Que Cine

Rotten Tomatoes 95% (Audience)

Lunch at Allen's Farewell Tour SOLD OUT

Featuring Murray McLauchlan, Cindy Church, Marc Jordan and Ian Thomas

Thursday, November 6, 2025
Doors open at 7 PM; Show begins at 7:30 PM
Tickets: $75 plus applicable fees & taxes

As the saying goes ‘all good things must come to an end' and so it is with Lunch At Allen's, who embarked on a country-wide Farewell Tour, that began in Atlantic Canada last October. Coming together in 2004, for what was meant to be a one-off 8-date tour presented as a song-writer's circle, the four renowned artists discovered a soul-warming joie de vivre in performing together ... and so began 20 years of camaraderie touring the country coast to coast.

Lunch At Allen’s is a musical powerhouse comprising four remarkable Canadian talents: Murray McLauchlan, Cindy Church, Marc Jordan and Ian Thomas. As individuals, they have written for or sung on over 25,000,000 CDs, penning hits for Josh Groban, Chicago, Bonnie Raitt, America, Santana, Cher and Rod Stewart, as well as Murray’s Farmer’s Song, Marc’s Marina Del Rey and Ian’s Painted Ladies, just to name a few. These three artists have come together adding the incredible voice of Cindy Church (Quartette, Great Western Orchestra) to form Lunch At Allen’s. Attending their stage show is to embark on an intimate musical journey replete with laughter and personal anecdotes, familiar favourites and new material, fashioning an unforgettable evening’s entertainment …from their hearts …to your soul.

“You would be hard pressed to find another Canadian ensemble with more collective depth of influence over Canada’s musical landscape than Lunch At Allen’s.” - The Beat Magazine

A Shantero Production

The Last Waltz

Lance Anderson's Musical Celebration of the Band
Presented by Peter's Players

Saturday, November 8, 2025
Doors open at 6:45 PM; Show begins at 7:30 PM
Tickets: $70 plus applicable fees & taxes

Lance Anderson’s critically acclaimed performance of ‘The Last Waltz – a Musical Celebration of The BAND – Live’ featuring Jerome Levon Avis (Levon Helm’s godson) and a nine piece band with four special guests.

Peter’s Players once again will present the all-star Canadian cast of award-winning blues and roots musicians, under the direction of Juno award winning producer and musical director, Lance Anderson. They will perform their hit show recreating the atmosphere of The Band’s final concert, which was captured in Martin Scorcese’s award-winning concert film, The Last Waltz.

The Band is a Canadian national treasure, with four members of the legendary roots music group originally from southern Ontario. In the 1960s, they were initially brought together as ‘The Hawks’ by Ronnie Hawkins and later gained international recognition as Bob Dylan’s band on his groundbreaking electric tours. This two hour inspired performance of The Last Waltz includes a wide selection of fan favourites, such as The Band’s ‘The Weight’, ’The Night They Drove Ol’ Dixie Down’, ‘Up On Cripple Creek’, ‘Life is a Carnival’, ‘The Shape I’m In’, ‘Rag Mama Rag’, ‘Ophelia’ and more plus music from their special guests.

Don’t miss this opportunity Saturday Nov. 8th 2025 to join in our celebration of the music of this legendary group on the 49th anniversary year of The Last Waltz.

Derek Edwards...Oxy Moron

Friday, November 21, 2025
Doors open at 7 PM; Show begins at 7:30 PM
Tickets: $62.50 plus applicable fees & taxes

Viewer discretion advised

Every few millennia, a comic emerges, born from the cosmic soup of fate and time, jostled by the gales of change onto the unpredictable shores of comedic brilliance. This is a man who embodies pluck and wit, lighthearted yet encumbered, and a naivete that somehow remains endearing. As Derek says: In the grand contest of life, he stands proudly as a bona fide "participant."

Well ... truth be told, there’s a lot more to it than that. From Vegas to St. John's, this Just For Laughs veteran is universally considered to be among the comic elite. Certainly, his peers think so, as evidenced by the fact that he's a four-time nominee, and winner of Best Standup Comic - Canadian Comedy Awards, as well as a multiple Gemini nominee for Best Performance in a Comedy. As Rick Mercer says, "Everyone knows Derek is the funniest man in Canada."

Clearly the critics agree: "5 STARS - the funniest man on earth" - Winnipeg Free Press; "4 STARS - the crowd howled" - Victoria Times Colonist; "still the funniest man in Canada" - Toronto Sun; "Edwards reigns as the King of Canadian comedy" - Charlottetown Guardian; "Derek Edwards is hysterical" - Calgary Sun; "Edwards takes stand-up to next stage" - Georgia Straight; "the epitome of timing & storytelling" - Halifax Chronicle Herald; "the comedian's comedian" - London Free Press.

So come on out and join Derek for his latest show, Oxy Moron, as it makes its way across Canada. Expect a night of perceptive guesswork and charmingly misguided jabs from a cherished performer. Enjoy some hearty laughs, a sprinkling of wisdom, and the pleasure of mingling with fellow humans. It's a triple win!

A Shantero Production

A Coast-to-Coast Cowboy Christmas starring George Canyon & Aaron Pritchett

Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Doors open at 7 PM; Show begins at 7:30 PM
Tickets: $59 plus applicable fees & taxes

CCMA winners, and beloved Canadian country superstars George Canyon and Aaron Pritchett unite for their coast to coast Cowboy Christmas tour. With countless accolades between them, and over 25 years of hits, the pair will come together to treat fans to some of their own chart topping songs, as well as some all-time favorite Christmas classics. Truly a show not to be missed, in celebration of the Holiday season.

George Canyon rose to becoming one of Canada’s hottest Country Music stars in the early 2000’s and has won countless accolades and awards, including Juno Awards, CCMA Awards, and ECMA Awards to name a few. He has been inducted into the Nova Scotia Country Music Hall of Fame, recorded 12 albums, and was presented a certified Platinum Award for his debut album ‘One Good Friend’. With country iconic hits like Just Like You, I Believe in Angels, Drinkin’ Thinkin’, Daughters of the Sun, I Got This, I Want You To Live, Slow Dance and many, many more, he is also a highly regarded humanitarian, strong supporter of the military, and, most important, a proud father and devoted husband. 

Canyon’s tireless work as spokesperson for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and his ongoing support for Canada’s Armed Forces has earned him much National and International recognition. Among them, he was honored with the Humanitarian Award by the Canadian Country Music Association, the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal, and was also made the first ever Colonel Commandant of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets by the Honourable Peter MacKay, former Minister of National Defense.

Outside of his music and charitable work, many people might also recognize George for his numerous roles on the big screen. From Charlie Wells in the hit television show Heartland and the head forest ranger in Trailer Park Boys, to Bull Shelton in the Hallmark Channel’s highest-rated original Christmas movie “One Starry Christmas”. George also guest starred on stage in the musical production of Grease in 2018 at the Winter Garden Theatre in Toronto.

Among his many identities, Canyon is also a proud Canadian and huge hockey fan, and roots for his team, the Calgary Flames, for which he is in his sixth season singing the national anthem during the home games.

George released his new memoir on November 8th, 2022 with Simon & Schuster Canada, titled ‘My Country’ - a heartfelt and candid memoir charting his humble beginnings in rural Nova Scotia, the hard-won success he found under the bright lights of Nashville, Tennessee, and the life lessons learned on and off the road that ultimately led him home.

Aaron Pritchett has been a household name in Canadian Country music for 20 years, but when Aaron Pritchett hits the stage, he does so with the energy and intensity of an artist fresh on the scene. Yet despite being known for his dynamic, even raucous, live shows, it’s the classically country gentleman inside of Pritchett that’s made him a fan favourite - and staying force in Canadian country - for more than two decades.

With 13 Top Ten hits under hits under his belt [buckle], Pritchett has made a career of seamlessly moving from good ol’ boy anthems like “Hold My Beer” to pop-tinged party pleasers like “Worth a Shot” to heart-string pulling ballads like “Warm Safe Place”. He could have stopped when he had enough to fill a Greatest Hits album - which he did in 2015 - but instead he followed it up with several more including his 2019 #1 single, “Better When I Do”. Throughout it, Pritchett has racked up more than 30 Juno, CCMA, WCMA and BCCMA nominations including multiple wins for Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year and a CCMA SOCAN Songwriter of the Year award.

With his writing, Pritchett continues to push the boundaries of the country genre. And while he refuses to be pigeon-holed, staying grounded in his roots is one thing he insists on.

A philanthropist at heart, in 2022 he launched his Annual Big Wheel Charity Golf Classic. The event has raised more than $150,000 to date for community-minded charities.

One To One: John & Yoko

Presented by Fine Films Gravenhurst

Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Doors open at 6:30 PM; Show begins at 7:00 PM
$10 inclusive | General Admission
Note: $1.77 + HST convenience fee/ticket applies for online purchases

Set in 1972 New York, this documentary explores John and Yoko's world amid a turbulent era. Centered on the One to One charity concert for special needs children, it features unseen archives, home movies, and restored footage. 91% on Rotten Tomatoes

December Film Restaurant Partner? The Essence of Spice! Make a reservation, show your ticket stub the night of the film to receive a 10% discount.

Tim Baker ON Tour This Christmas: Small Halls and Holiday Songs

With opener Rachel Bobbitt

Thursday, December 11, 2025
Doors open at 7:00 PM; Show begins at 7:30 PM
Tickets: $45 plus applicable fees & taxes

Juno Award-nominated, Polaris Prize short-listed, ECMA-laden musician Tim Baker has spent the vast majority of his touring life expressing his music through the power of a 5-7 piece band - his former, Hey Rosetta!, and his current, Tim Baker & All Hands. Always one to keep reimagining and reconnecting in different ways, this December the Canadian troubadour is reducing the arrangements, focusing the light, and watching the songs expand to fill the space; laying bare his extraordinary songwriting, his extraordinary spirit, his extraordinary journey here.

Tim will be joined by his guitarist and good friend Sam Gleason, performing stripped-back versions of songs from across his extensive catalogue, with a particular focus on tracks from last year’s critically-acclaimed holiday album, Full Rainbow of Light.

Join us for an intimate evening of music this December, as winter takes hold, and the warmth, nostalgia, and hope of the holiday season begins to shine through, in this dynamic performance from one of Newfoundland’s greatest cultural treasures.

Rachel Bobbitt

The ocean looms, uncaring yet vital, conceptually and actually on Bobbitt’s debut full-length LP, Swimming Towards the Sand. Raised in the windswept Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia, Bobbitt roots herself in the memories and milestones of home more than a decade after her voice first found an audience through the lens of internet virality. Growing up in a musical household, where her mom’s side hosted kitchen fiddle parties, Bobbitt was surrounded by music from the beginning.

Bobbitt wields her jazz-trained voice like a guitar or keyboard, layering harmonies in conversation with herself, sometimes subtly, and sometimes pulling focus.

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Presented by the Sullivan-Parker-Kettlewell Trio

Friday, December 12, 2025
Doors open at 6:30 PM; Show begins at 7:00 PM
Tickets:
Regular $18
Youth (12-17) $15
Children (0-11) $10
plus applicable fees & taxes

*** all patrons must have tickets, including babes in arms *** 

Sullivan-Parker-Kettlewell Trio performs the beloved award-winning 1965 album soundtrack, A Charlie Brown Christmas. The Trio features piano, upright bass, and drums, along with a local children's choir to perform this best-selling jazz album, bringing the much-loved and cherished holiday music to children and adults everywhere across Ontario. Join us this holiday season for this nostalgic performance, and enjoy hits such as Linus and Lucy and Christmas Time is Here.

Band Members: 

Kyle Sullivan is a versatile drummer recognized across Toronto's music scene. With an impressive 20 album credits, most receiving radio airplay, Kyle is an alumnus of Humber College's esteemed Jazz Music Program. Over the years, he's collaborated with Canadian music luminaries like Ron Sexsmith, Cowboy Junkies, and has shared a 20-year journey with Jerry Leger.

Teri Parker (MA, BMus) is a jazz aficionado — pianist, composer, and bandleader — deeply rooted in Toronto. She honed her skills at the University of Toronto's acclaimed Jazz program, learning from legends like David Braid and Phil Nimmons. Teri has been granted multiple awards to refine her craft internationally. Currently, she's a mainstay in Canadian jazz, gracing stages from the Toronto Jazz Festival to JAZZ.91 FM broadcasts.

Chris Kettlewell, an exceptional multi-instrumentalist, holds his laurels from Humber College’s Jazz Performance program and Thompson Rivers University's Music initiative. Since his Toronto advent, he's collaborated with renowned artists, from Fred Penner to Maylee Todd. Chris is integral to several prominent Toronto projects, including The Blazing Fiddles and The Toronto Jazz Collective. His musical journey spans global tours, from France to Japan, and includes a memorable stint in London's "Made in Dagenham" musical.

Dreamer

The World's Most Authentic Tribute to Supertramp

Friday, May 1, 2026
Doors open at 7 PM; Show begins at 7:30 PM
Tickets: $48 plus applicable fees & taxes

Dreamer - the world's most authentic tribute to Supertramp. Performing songs from the 'Crime of the Century' album, plus all of Supertramp's biggest hits: GIVE A LITTLE BIT, THE LOGICAL SONG, TAKE THE LONG WAY HOME, BREAKFAST IN AMERICA and more! "The Supertramp Experience" delivers a world-class show that includes authentic instrumentation, including vintage keyboards and live horns. Costume changes in between sets. Set the stage for a memorable evening of the very best Supertramp songs of all time, that are performed by some of North America's finest A-List musicians. The accuracy of their renditions both vocally and instrumentally are uncanny. A concert not-to-be-missed that is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression, along with an uplifting sense of joy and satisfaction, to all fans of this iconic musical group!

Floydium

Canada’s Pink Floyd Show

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Doors open at 7 PM; Show begins at 7:30 PM
Tickets: $44 plus applicable fees & taxes

Floydium, the 8-piece Toronto-based band is renowned as Canada’s Pink Floyd Show. Formed in 2012, Floydium is dedicated to recreating the majesty and energy of Pink Floyd, spanning from the early ’60s “Syd Barrett era” to the 1994 release of The Division Bell. Pink Floyd, pioneers in progressive, psychedelic, and experimental rock, have sold over 250 million albums worldwide, making them one of the best-selling musical artists of all time. Floydium’s performances are designed for the die-hard Floyd fans, capturing the emotion and music of the entire Floyd catalog. Over the years, they have performed across the Canadian theatre and festival circuits to shows that regularly end in standing ovations. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of Pink Floyd’s timeless music! Get your tickets now and experience the magic of Floydium live.

Amanda Keeles  

Can't Stop Me Now Tour

Saturday, May 30, 2026
Doors open at 7 PM; Show begins at 7:30 PM
Tickets: $30 plus applicable fees & taxes

Presented by Fifth Note Entertainment. Described as fiercely creative, Amanda Keeles has twice taken the top spot in The Canadian Open Country Songwriting Contest, featured on SiriusXM Canada's Top of the Country, IHeart Radio, SiriusXM Canada Talks, Billboard Canada #5 Top CANCON Download & #5 Most Active Indie for “Can’t Stop Me Now”, and has been added to commercial Country radio across Canada, US, Australia and UK. Named in 2024 as CMA Ontario’s Artist of the Month, she has appeared on Canada Coast to Coast, international entertainment and music news podcasts and showcased at the 2024 CCMA Awards Music Week in Edmonton, Alberta. Her debut album "Can't Stop Me Now' was released in early 2024 and has garnered significant airplay and streams, as well as the name of Amanda’s current Album Tour. Keeles has charted in the top 5 numerous times on the Canadian Indie Top 100 Countdown, as well as awarded “Best Music Video” with videographer Jake Sauve from Roadhouse Productions at the 2024 FCLMA awards & 2024 Toronto Independent Film Festival for her release “Saving Grace”. The video was also a finalist at the Los Angeles Film Awards, The International New York Film Awards & and an Official Selection for screening at Montreal Independent Film Festival.

Amanda Keeles blends country with classic rock to create her "Can't Stop Me Now" album tour currently touring throughout 2024/2025. Keeles' powerhouse vocal dexterity takes centre stage with self-written originals, high energy country covers and recognizable classic rock favourites. Her band consists of some of the best musicians in the industry, with Scott Szeryk (lead guitar), Brian McHugh (drums), James Vermue (Bass) & Shem Jacob (rhythm/acoustic guitar) each having toured individually throughout Canada, US and Europe. You won't want to miss this!