This Week in London

Happy Tuesday London!

Thank you to everyone that has joined the newsletter in recent days. I hope to build it into something fun, useful, and community focused. This is a work in progress, but hey, so is life. Now, on to the good stuff.

This week is bursting with variety! From romantic date nights and affordable Family Day adventures to lively line dancing, sweet maple syrup celebrations, and even a bit of boxing action 🥊, there's something for everyone!

The word is a wonderful place, let’s take a swing at it.

— Enrique Banuelos

THINGS TO DO

Bubbles & Baubles 💎
WED Feb 12, 5:30-10PM, $65+ (Details)
@ Barney’s Patio
Enjoy a special evening with local jewellers while they showcase beautiful one-of-a-kind artisan jewellery. All funds from this exclusive shopping experience will support Children's Health Foundation.

Urban Cowboy Line Dancing 🤠 
THUR Feb 13, 7-10PM, (Free) (Details)
@ The Beer Kitchen, 100 Kellogg Lane
Old fashioned line dancing made modern with Urban Cowboy.

Bestie Portrait Paint Night 🎨
THUR Feb 13, 6-9PM, $25+ (Details)
@ Dots and Baubles, 740 Richmond Street
A fun and interactive painting workshop where participants create stylized portraits of someone close to them (not sure if this is literally or metaphorically close…)

Starting A Small Business Seminar 📈 
THUR FEB 13, 10AM, Free (Details)
@ London Small Business Centre, 379 Dundas St Unit 220
A seminar for aspiring entrepreneurs to learn about starting a small business in London, Ontario.

Yoga & Crochet 🧘 🧶
FRI Feb 14, 5:30-7PM, $50+ (Details)
@ 111 Mt Pleasant Ave
Our heart-opening Yoga session will help you unwind and destress, followed by a fun Crochet workshop where you can make something special for you or a loved one. Beginner friendly.

Speed Dating Ages 26-36 🥰
SAT Feb 15, 7-9PM, $44 (Details)
@ Anderson Craft Ales, 1030 Elias Street
Ditch the apps & enjoy an evening of meeting new people in real life! Imagine meeting someone in real life before internet stalking them!

Pain In Passion 🎭️
SAT Feb 15, 6:30-11PM, $15+ (Details)
@ 146 Dundas St
Whether you're a poet, musician, painter, dancer, or just someone who appreciates the power of art, you won't want to miss this. Get ready to be moved, inspired, and maybe even a little shaken up.

Afro-Canadian Wax Museum 🎭️
SAT Feb 15, 1-3PM, (Free) (Details)
@ North London Optimist Community Centre, 1345 Cheapside St
An immersive experience in learning more about the Afro-Canadian who have influenced the landscape of Canada’s history.

London Collectibles Expo 🤖
SUN Feb 16, 9:30-2:30PM, $5 (Details)
@ Centennial Hall
The London Collectibles Expo will feature vendors selling a diverse selection of Collectibles including Comics, Vinyl Records, Music Memorabilia, Retro Video Games, Action Figures, Funko Pop Vinyls, Lego, Transformers, Star Wars, and more! A real nerd fest if you will.

Kinsmen Fanshawe Sugar Bush 🍁 
SAT-MON Feb 15-17, 9-4PM, $12 (Details)
@ Kinsmen Fanshawe Sugar Bush, 21201-C Lakeside Drive, Thorndale
Experience maple syrup production, enjoy outdoor activities, and indulge in a pancake breakfast. Learn about the history and process of maple syrup making.

Soap Stone Carving, Button Making, & Snowshoeing ❄️  
MON Feb 17, 10-4PM, $8+ (Details)
@ Museum of Ontario Archaeology, 1600 Attawandaron Rd
Visit the Museum of Ontario Archaeology for an edu-taining Family Day outing! Included with general admission is a variety of fun hands-on activities such as soapstone pendant carving, snow shoeing, and button making.

Family Day Activities | 👪️ 
MON Feb 17, FREE (Details)
Enjoy recreation activities across London’s Community Centers on Family Day!

• Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre: Family Crafts, Face Painting, Family Badminton, Recreational Swimming, Science Workshop, Family Open Gym/Basketball

• East Lions Community Centre: Pancake Breakfast, Family Open Gym, Family Crafts: T-shirt Woven Trivets, Recreational Swimming, HIIT, Bootcamp, Magic Show, Balloon Twisters, Slime Workshop, Just DANCE, Face Yoga, Yoga: Mindful Moves and Musings

• North London Optimist Community Centre: Roller Skating, Tennis, Family Crafts, Cards, Adult/Family Volleyball

• South London Community Centre: Family Open Gym, Family Crafts, Zumba, Science Workshop, Family Badminton

• Canada Games Aquatic Centre: Recreational Swimming

• South London Community Pool: Recreational Swimming

• Byron Optimist Community Centre: Family Badminton, Zumba, Family Open Gym, Family Crafts

• Argyle Arena: Public Skating (Pre-registration recommended)

• Oakridge Arena: Public Skating (Pre-registration recommended)

COMEDY & ENTERTAINMENT

Laugh Out Loud with Alex Mackenzie 🤣 
FRI Feb 14, 8PM, $45 (Details)
@ The Aeolian Hall, 795 Dundas Street
Join Alex Mackenzie as he shares uproarious tales from his journey, reflecting on the highs and lows of life on the road and the hilarious escapades that come with living in an RV with a furry friend.

Gee & Friends Funny Valentines Show 🤣
FRI Feb 14, 8PM, $17 (Details)
@ The Rec Room, Masonville Mall
Join us for the popular stand up comedy series Gee & Friends

Cupid Ain’t Stupid 🤣 
FRI Feb 14, 8-10PM, $23 (Details)
@ The Spare Room, 720 Proudfoot Lane
Whether you’re single, coupled up, or somewhere in between, this show guarantees a night of hilarious surprises and comedic chaos.

Lawrence Boom Memorial Boxing Show 🥊
SAT Feb 15, 11PM, $39 (Details)
@ Marconi Club Of London, 120 Clarke Road
Top-notch National-level fighters from across Ontario, all vying for the championship boxing belt in a thrilling display of skill and sportsmanship.

Big Fish: The Musical 🐟️ 
Feb 6-16, $34 (Details)
@ Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond
Audiences are invited to follow the Bloom family as they come together, fall apart, fight the dragon, and – Surprise ending, wouldn’t want to ruin it for ya.

FOOD & DRINK

Cooking Classes at the Market 👩‍🍳 
SAT Feb 15, 11AM, FREE (Details)
@ Covent Market, upstairs at the Market Kitchen
Chef Nancy Salamanca, Tres Leches Cake. Doors open 20 min prior, no registration is required. 1st come, 1st serve.

BBQ Class 🥩 
SUN Feb 16, 12-5PM, $125 (Details)
@ 38 Adelaide Street North, Unit 3
BBQ CLASSES - 5 hours of brisket, butts, ribs and chicken and meals the entire way along. Keep the smoke rolling!

MUSIC

Max Styler 🎵
WED Feb 12, 9:30PM, $35 (Details)
@ London Music Hall, 184 Dundas St
Max Styler is a California-born electronic music artist known for his dynamic "Main Stage Indie Dance" sound, blending house music with dark, European-inspired elements

Colin James 🎵
WED FEB 12, 8:00 PM, $67 (Details)
@ Centennial Hall, 550 Wellington Street
Canadian blues-rock guitarist Colin James performs with support from Terra Lightfoot. Doors open at 7:00 PM for this all-ages show.

Busty & The Bass 🎵
SAT Feb 15, 9PM, $35 (Details) 
@ Rum Runners, 178 Dundas Street
Canadian electro-soul and hip-hop collective Busty & The Bass performs on their Mannequin Tour. Expect a fusion of genres and high-energy performance.

Peach Pit - The Magpie Tour 🎵
FRI Feb 14, 8PM, $45 (Details)
@ London Music Hall
Peach Pit brings The Magpie Tour to the stage, joined by special guests Babe Corner. Enjoy an unforgettable night of indie rock and heartfelt melodies.

Bad Bounce 🎵
FRI Feb 14, 8PM, $45 (Details)
@ Palasad Social Bowl, 777 Adelaide St. N
Bad Bounce is a Canadian indie rock/alternative band known for their energetic live performances and dynamic blend of rock and alternative music styles, emerging from the Vancouver music scene.

New Cumberland 🎵
SUN Feb 16, 7:30PM, $25+ (Details)
@ Chaucer’s, 122 Carling Street
Featuring inventive solo work, driving rhythms and three-part vocal harmonies, New Cumberland’s musical integrity and joy in playing together resonates in every performance.

SONREAL - All Things Aside Tour 🎵
TUES Feb 18, 7PM, $37 (Details)
@ Rum Runners, 176 Dundas Street
SonReal is a versatile Canadian rapper and singer from Vancouver known for his genre-bending music that blends hip-hop, folk, acoustic, and R&B styles, with a unique approach to storytelling and visual artistry.

Steven Lee Olsen 🎵
WED Feb 19, 8PM, $60 (Details)
@ Aeolian Hall, 795 Dundas St
Writing hits for Keith Urban and Lip Moore, Steven Lee Olsen has since taken to the stage himself to show off his chops, even taking stage at the Grand Ole Opry.