Looking to impress your friends by planning a memorable culture-infused night out on the town, but don’t want to make the trek into Toronto? Or, are you simply tired of the average dinner and movie? Put a spin on a traditional night out this fall and enjoy the vibrant arts and culture scene right here in Oshawa.
EXPERIENCE LIVE THEATRE
THE OSHAWA LITTLE THEATRE
The fields of Oshawa will be coming alive with the Sound of Music beginning November 17 as the Oshawa Little Theatre will launch its production of the Sound of Music! Be sure to bookmark their webpage as the 2022/2023 line-up also includes family favourite The Wizard of Oz.
Check them out online:
INSTAGRAM @olt_oshawalittletheatre
DURHAM SHOESTRING PERFORMERS
Operated out of the City of Oshawa’s Art Resource Centre (ARC), the 48th season of the Durham Shoestring Performers will feature a November production of ‘Goodness’ by Michael Redhill. Goodness tells the tale of Michael, a writer, searching for witnesses to a family tragedy.
Check them out online:
Instagram @DurhamShoestringPerformers
TAKE A STROLL THROUGH THE ROBERT MCLAUGHLIN GALLERY
The Robert McLaughlin Gallery boasts upwards of 20 exhibitions annually, with a focus on modern and contemporary Canadian art. Current exhibitions include, ‘The Ties That Bind’, curated by Sonya Jones, which examines the many facets of connection; and, The Sire of Sires, a video work by Jordan Elliot Prosser created during his artist residency at The Robert McLaughlin Gallery.
Check them out online:
Instagram @rmgoshawa
CATCH SOME SOUNDWAVES AT A LIVE MUSIC VENUE
THE OSHAWA MUSIC HALL
Calling all Elvis fans! It is time to pull on your blue suede shoes and head over to the Oshawa Music Hall to catch Elvis – Wonderful World of Christmas on December 4. Not into Elvis? Check out the Headstones Flight Risk Tour on December 15.
Check them out online:
Instagram @OshawaMusicHall
THE BILTMORE THEATRE
Located in the heart of downtown Oshawa, the Biltmore Theatre is known for its eclectic and intimate venue space. Their fall line-up also looks incredible with performances from TUNS, Beyond the Sun with Eric Punzo and Jacob Henley, Tyler Shaw, and Sloan.
Check them out online:
Instagram @BiltmoreTheatre
THE ONTARIO PHILHARMONIC AT THE REGENT THEATRE
Did you know that the Ontario Philharmonic resides right here in Oshawa? You can catch a live performance on Saturday, November 19 at the Regent Theatre as they present their Soloists Series performance of Fantasia – The Magical Sounds of the Orchestra. Be sure to visit the Regent Theatre webpage for information about upcoming concerts and events.
Check them out online:
Instagram @OntarioPhilharmonic
If this list doesn’t have you immediately texting your entire contact list to arrange an epic, culturally rich night out in Oshawa – here are the local movie screening times.
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