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May 3 - Saturday 8pm
BSO "Carmina Burana"
Carl Orff's spectacular showpiece featuring the entire chorus, orchestra and soloists.
The Rose Theatre
905 874-2800
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May 3 - Saturday 11:00 am
GRAND OPENING Of Brampton's New Flagship Concrete Skate Park
Be a part of the official opening of Brampton's new 15,000 square foot skateboard/bmx/in-line park. Exciting demonstrations, music, BBQ and the a
Ribbon cutting ceremony with the Mayor and Councillors.
Donald M. Gordon Chinguacousy Park
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May 3 - Saturday 9am - 4pm
Brampton Art Fair
Join us as the Mayor herself cuts the ribbon to open the doors to our second Brampton Art Fair! A community showcase of artists, artisans, musicians, performers, crafters and creative folks. A great day for the entire family. Free Admission and parking. Immerse yourself in the arts and support your local art community too!
The Rose Theatre
416-821-1962
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May 3 - Saturday 2:00pm
Music In The Afternoon
A concert featuring the Brampton Youth Symphony Orchestra and the Brampton Festival Youth Choir.
Come enjoy the wonderful music from these very talented youth.
Rose Theatre
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May 3 - Saturday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Spring Fling Royal Canadian Legion # 609
We are having childrens games, prizes, barbeque, silent auctions,
"garage sale event", Brampton Fire Truck, pony rides, to raise funds
for the Veterans and Senior Citizens
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May 4 - Sunday 9:30am
David Bloom Memorial Spring Sprint In Brampton
The David Bloom Memorial Spring Sprint in Brampton is coordinated annually by the Bloom Family and volunteer planning committee. On April 24, 2001, David passed away at the age of 19, after being diagnosed only eighteen months earlier with an inoperable cancerous brain tumor. The first event was held just 12 days after David's untimely and tragic death. Over the past 7 years, the event has raised $850,000 for the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. 2008 is a very special year!!! We need your help to raise $150,000 as we “Sprint to $1-million”.
Come out and walk, sprint, run or rollerblade and collect donations to help a great cause!
FUN FOR EVERYONE
-Live entertainment featuring “Staylefish” & “DJ Ricky Bionix”
-Guest speaker
-Free “Second Cup” coffee
-Bouncy castle
-Face painting
-Cotton candy & popcorn
-Silent and Live Auction
-Clowns
-Balloons
-Ice cream from “Madeleine's”
-BBQ by “DaSilva Catering”
-10K Fun Run 3K walk/sprint
Every dollar raised goes towards helping the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada in research, education and community support groups.
Professor's Lake
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May 4 - Sunday
Mothers' Day Tea
Celebrate her special day enjoying tea and sweets served 'midst the charm of a bygone era.
Historic Bovaird House - s/e cnr Kennedy Road North & Bovaird Dr E.
905-874-2804
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May 9 - Friday 7:30pm
Brampton Battlecats Major League Baseball
Opening night for the Battlecats 2008 season. The Battlecats compete in the Central Ontario Major Baseball League.
David Dash Memorial Diamond (McMurchy St, S,)
(905) 452-7567
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May. 9 - May. 10 7:00pm plus 1:00pm and 4:00pm on the 10th
Brampton Music Theatre Presents...Seussical Jr.
Based on the works of Dr. Seuss
All of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters are brought to life, including Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie and all of the Whos of Whoville! These classic, colorful tales are seamlessly brought together by Jojo, a young boy and "thinker of strange and wonderful thinks"! As each story unfolds you will marvel at how relevant and profound Seuss's subtle themes are; making this musical one that appeals to all ages.
Book by: Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty Co-Conceived by: Eric Idle
Lyrics by: Lynn Ahrens Music by: Stephen Flaherty
Co-Conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty and Eric Idle.
Lester B. Pearson Theatre
(905) 874-2800
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May 9 - Friday 6pm-9pm
Vocal Auditions For Youth
Brampton Neighbourhood Resource Centre and The Youth Energized And Harmonized (YEAH) Project
in co-operation with the Brampton Symphony Orchestra will be holding auditions for singers for an upcoming special recording of the anthem UNITED written by BNRC Executive Director Dr. Tony Hutchinson.
Auditions for young Brampton singers (ages 13-18) will take place on Friday, May 9, 2008 at Rose Theatre Brampton's Studio Theatre 2 from 6 to 9 PM on a first come, first serve basis.
Winning applicants will be featured in this Fall 2008 worldwide release of an anthem with a simple message,” Today's youth have power to build a better world supporting one another in a positive way !”
Rose Theatre Brampton Studio Theatre
905-452-1262 ext. 401 |
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May 10 - Saturday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
SPRING FLING AT FLETCHER'S MEADOW!
Spring is here in full bloom and we are ready for an exciting season of entertainment for everyone. This weekend there is a community event which is FREE, FUN and for the whole FAMILY. Bring your friends out to this years SPRING FLING at Fletcher's Meadow Secondary School.
ACTIVITIES
* Student and Community Shows, Music and Dance
* Performances by Acro Ropers Skipping Club
* Live Demo of Crash Site Rescue Tools and Techniques by Safe City and Brampton Fire and Emergency Services.
* Spring back in times with our local Heritage Partners.
* BIKE RODEO-Bring a bike and helmet.
* Community information displays
* Vendors and Food
* Prizes, Draws and Freebies
and MUCH MORE!!
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May 10 - Saturday 10am - 3pm
3rd Annual Spring Fling
Fletchers Meadow Community Group will be holding the 3rd annual Spring Fling. The event is to unite our diverse and multicultural community.
Fletchers Meadow Secondary School. 10750 Chinguacousy Rd, Brampton |
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May 10 - Saturday 8 Am to 2 PM
Bramalea Lions Club Garage Sale And B-B-Q
Giant Garage Sale - Vendors Welcome - Tables available $25.00
Proceeds to local charities
Bramalea Lions Hall 45 Avondale Blvd.
905-843-1362 |
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May 10 - Saturday 8am to 3pm
Chinguacousy Garden Club
Annual Spring Fling Plant Sale
Chinguacousy Curling Club
(416) 358-9945
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May 11 - Sunday
Mothers' Day Tea
Celebrate her special day enjoying tea and sweets served 'midst the charm of a bygone era.
: Historic Bovaird House - s/e cnr Kennedy Road North & Bovaird Dr E.
905-874-2804
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May 13 - Tuesday
Chinguacousy Garden Club
Guest Speaker Everlasting Designs with Greta Smith, Floral Designer.
Professor's Lake Rec. Centre |
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May 15 - Thursday 8:00 pm
ALTdot Comedy Lounge On Location
The monthly giggle-fest Brampton's comedy fans have come to know and love continues to bring hilarity to life on the 3rd Thursday of every month.
Your favourite comics from such tv shows as Muchmusic's Video On Trial are coming back to the Rose Theatre's Secondary Hall to tickle your funny bone.
Doors open an hour before showtime with food and drink available.
So come on out to the Rose... and Laugh It Up!
The Rose Theatre
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May 16 - Friday 7:30pm
Battlecats Baseball
Game 2: Brampton Battlecats vs. Oakville A's in the COBA Major 2008
baseball season.
David Dash Memorial Diamond (McMurchy St, S,)
(905) 452-7567
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May 17 - Saturday 9:00 AM
Brampton Horticultural Society
PLANT SALE FUNDRAISER
Kick Start your Garden -
Perennials, Annuals, Vegetables, and Native Plants
Brampton Curling Club
905-459-3326 |
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May 17 - Saturday 10am-5pm
Victoria Weekend Skateboarding Competition
Skateboarding competition. Will include 3 catogories: Beginner, Amature, and Open.All competitions will run weather permitting, helmets are mandatory – A signed waiver/registration form must be completed (participants under 18 years of age must have a parent/guardian signature).
Donald M. Gordon Chinguacousy Park
905-458-6555 ext110
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May 18 - Sunday 10am-5pm
Victoria Weekend BMX Copetition
The first BMX competition of the year. The competition will host three categories: Beginner, Amature, and Open.All competitions will run weather permitting, helmets are mandatory – A signed waiver/registration form must be completed (participants under 18 years of age must have a parent/guardian signature).
Donald M. Gordon Chinguacousy Park
905-458-6555 ext110
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May 19 - Monday 11am-5pm
Victoria Weekend Inline Competition
Come compete with the coolest inline skaters. We will host two categories: Amateur and Pro divisions. All competitions will run weather permitting, helmets are mandatory – A signed waiver/registration form must be completed (participants under 18 years of age must have a parent/guardian signature).
Donald M. Gordon Chinguacousy Park
905-458-6555 ext110
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May 22 - Thursday 6:00 - 11:00pm
MicroSkills 11th Annual Awards Gala
An elegant evening celebrating Women Entrepreneurs, Women Leaders and Youth Leaders, and Corporate Spirit.
Pearson Convention Centre
416-247-7181
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May 23 - Friday 7:30pm
Battlecats Baseball
Game 3: Battlecats vs St. Catharines
in the 2008 Coba Major Baseball season.
David Dash Memorial Diamond (McMurchy St, S,)
(905) 452-7567
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May 24 - Saturday 7:30-10pm
Friday Folk Night
Brampton Folk Club Annual Showcase Concert
Sanderson Hall, St. Pauls United Church
647-BFF-FOLK
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May 28 - Wednesday 6pm
Sports Hall of Fame Banquet & Induction Ceremony
2008 Inductees:
James Clevely, Chris Felix, Brain Heslington, Dave Stewart,
Cecil Stokoe, Jason Walker & the Brampton Excelsiors 1957-1959
Tickets $70 each
Table of 10 $630 each
Tickets on sale until Friday, May 16th, 2008
Pearson Convention Centre
905-874-2315
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May 30 - Friday 7:30pm
Battlecats Baseball
Home Game 4: Battlecats vs Stoney Creek in the 2008 Coba Major Baseball League season.
David Dash Memorial Diamond (McMurchy St, S,)
(905) 452-7567
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May 31 - Saturday 10am - 2pm
Kid's Safety Day
Families are invited to the Peel Children's Safety Village to participate in various activities, revolving around safety. There will be displays on pedestrian safety, bicycle safety, helmet fittings, and swim safety.
Peel Children's Safety Village - 7605 Keneedy Rd South, Brampton
905-453-2121 ext. 4071
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