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Hamilton’s massive festival and its three stages presents a huge challenge for music fans: how to cover all that ground? That’s where HCM music writer Kerry Doole comes in, bringing us a rundown of all the talent on display over three days this weekend, along with his recommendations…

The 70 Mile Yard Sale, a funny, heartfelt solo show about family and Canada’s smallest province, returns after its debut at the Hamilton Fringe Festival two years ago. For one night only this weekend, comedian Justin Shaw is bringing his solo show The 70 Mile Yard Sale back…

Here's our regular feature about what has come, gone and changed in Hamilton and Burlington in August. Launched & opening soon Bretonne Bakery (2025 William O’Connell Blvd., Burlington) Nestled in between the Palmer and Orchard neighbourhoods in North Burlington, this recently opened bakery and coffee shop bakes croissants,…

The fifth annual festival is bigger than ever and will raise non-perishable donations and money for Living Rock Youth Resources. The fifth annual version of hip hop festival 905Fest is taking place this Sunday, Aug. 25 at Bayfront Park and creator, organizer and face of…

When Hamilton performance academy presents Sister Act Jr. The Musical this weekend, it will truly be a family affair. When Red Tree Performance Academy presents its Junior Broadway production of Sister Act Jr. The Musical over four performances this weekend, it will be a family affair. Sister Act…

As Canada’s largest orchestral festival wraps up its first season under artistic director Tania Miller on Aug. 15 with a concert dedicated to Boris Brott, she shared her reflections with HAMILTON CITY Magazine about the legacy of Brott and her role in taking the festival into…