Art for Alzheimer’s: The Alzheimer’s Society of Windsor and Essex County combines the history of Olde Walkerville as an artistic community with the Art Therapy program of the Day Away Centre. The show is Saturday, April 27, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Alzheimer Society of Windsor and Essex County, 2135 Richmond St. Featuring over 30 exhibitors including a special art display by persons with dementia, available by silent auction. Call 519-974-2220. Visit alzheimerwindsor.com.
Broads or Bust!: Stephanie Allen Santos and Migration Hall present Broads, back for a sixth consecutive year featuring a cast of men and women from Windsor and Essex County accompanied by a five-piece band led by Benjamin Goldstein. Performances are Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27, at 8 p.m. at Migration Hall, 170 Main St. E. in Kingsville. Cocktail party begins at 7 p.m. With help from MCs Ray Silvius and Glen Bacarro, the audience will journey through Broadway hits new and old. Tickets are $37.50 each, table of four for $140 or a table of eight for $250. Call 519-733-8357. Visit migrationhall.com.
Forgiven/Forgotten: Theatre of the Beat returns with a new dramatic play. Torn between compassion and fear of the unknown, a community is thrown into turmoil upon hearing an offender will serve his parole among them. Performances are Saturday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 28, at 3 p.m. at The Bank Theatre, 10 Erie St. S. in Leamington. Tickets are $12 general admission and $10 for students. Call 519-326-8805. Visit banktheatre.com.
New Country Rehab: Phog Lounge welcomes the powerhouse roots/country band to Windsor on Saturday, April 27, at Capitol Theatre, 121 University Ave. W. I’ve heard this band is the next big fish in the Canadian musical pond. Special guests include Windsor’s The Eric Welton Band, and Chatham’s The Long Lots. Cover is $10. Doors at 9 p.m. Call 519-253-1605. Visit phoglounge.com.
The Phantom Toll Booth Jr.: The Drama Space, a youth arts and theatre company, presents this production on Thursday, April 25, at 12:30 p.m. and Friday, April 26, at 7 p.m. at L’Essor Secondary School, 13605 St. Gregory Rd. in St. Clair Beach. The evening features entertainment from soloists Livi and Chris Martel; the musical group, Close Enough, a kid’s silent auction, an adult’s silent auction and more. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door, $80 for a package of four and $180 for a table of 10. Call 519-979-0228. Visit thedramaspace.com.
Stephen Fearing: Windsor Folk Society presents Stephen Fearing, the multiple Juno Award-winning band member of Blackie and the Rodeo Kings. The gifted guitar player will perform songs from his first solo album, Between Hurricanes. The concert is Saturday, April 27, at 8 p.m. at Mackenzie Hall, 3277 Sandwich St. Tickets are $23 for non-members, $19 for members. Call 519-255-7600. Visit windsorfolk.org.
Vogue Vintage: A Soiree chez Phog: Dress up as your favourite TV character from the ’40s and ’50s, mingle, dance and win cool merchandise. The night of nostalgia is Thursday, April 25, at 9 p.m. at Phog Lounge, 157 University Ave. W. Raffle prizes include a Coca-Cola theme painted chair, a zombie pin-up painting, $50 gift certificate from Full Circle Vintage, $10 off the price of a bike from The City Cyclers, two tickets to Stevie Ray’s Southwestern Drive-In Theatre and two $50 gift certificates from Advanced Tattoo. Cover is $5. Proceeds raised will benefit the U of W Philosophy Club.
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