St. Francis Centre
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Disney Trivia Night
New this year to the St Francis Centre – Trivia Nights! Join us on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 for Disney Trivia! To register your team of 2-8 people email stfranciscentre@ajax.ca or call 905-619-2529 ext. 2787. Entry is $5/person. Cash bar and concessions available!
Find out more »TIFF Ajax Film Circuit presents CLEMENCY
A death row prison warden (Alfre Woodard) grapples with the psychological fallout of her job following years of executions, in Chinonye Chukwu's Sundance Grand Jury Prize–winning drama. Acclaimed as a "brilliant" and "heartbreaking" performance, Alfre Woodard's work in Clemency was a key part of why the film won a Grand Jury Prize at this year's Sundance Film Festival. Under the skilled guidance of writer-director Chinonye Chukwu, Woodard provides a layered, nuanced portrait of a beleaguered prison warden that is best…
Find out more »Saturday, February 1, 2020
Beatles Go Brass by the Weston Silver Band
Back by popular demand after a sold out show in 2016, the Weston Silver Band returns to the St. Francis Centre with one of their newest productions – Beatles on Brass. Considered one of the nation’s leading brass bands, this multi award-winning ensemble brings the timeless hits of The Beatles to life in a way you’ve never seen before. Tracing the strong relationship between The Beatles’ use of brass and the brass band (Yellow Submarine), Beatles Go Brass showcases the…
Find out more »Ajax Community Theatre presents A Few Good Men by Alan Sorkin
February 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15 - 8 p.m. February 9 - 2 p.m. General $22, Seniors $20, Student $15, Group (10+) $20 This Broadway hit about the trial of two Marines for complicity in the death of a fellow Marine at Guantanamo Bay sizzles on stage. The naïve young Navy lawyer expects a plea bargain and a cover-up of what really happened. Prodded by a female member of his defense team, the lawyer eventually makes a valiant effort to…
Find out more »TIFF Ajax 2nd Reel presents THE TOMORROW MAN
Ed spends his life preparing for a disaster that may never come. Ronnie Meisner (Danner) spends her life shopping for things she may never use. In a small town somewhere in America, these two people will try to find love while trying not to get lost in each other’s stuff. Run time: 1 hr 34 min Bar and concessions available for purchase. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at St. Francis Centre Box Office, the Ajax and McLean Community Centres,…
Find out more »Music by the Bay Live Presents The Music of Van Morrison
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.musicbythebaylive.com, email mbbl.blues@gmail.com or call 905-903-8661 “… Matt Weidinger and his stellar group of musicians have put together a live music gem” – Bob Hunt, The Blues Studio Sessions “Matt’s interpretation of Van’s music is a deeply moving personal memoir of Celtic soul. Simply marvellous…Actually fantabulous!” – Bruce Hall, Grand Rivers Blues Society Born decades after Van Morrison was creating some of his most enduring music, singer songwriter, Matt Weidinger, has a…
Find out more »Friday, March 6, 2020
TIFF Ajax Film Circuit presents JUDY
In this biopic, the final years of the beloved actress and singer Judy Garland (portrayed by Renée Zellweger) are explored as she arrives in London to perform sold-out shows at the Talk of the Town nightclub. While there, she reminisces with friends and fans and begins a whirlwind romance with musician Mickey Deans, her soon-to-be fifth husband. Run time: 1 hr 58 min Bar and concessions available for purchase. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at the St. Francis…
Find out more »Explore the Impossible starring Sheldon Casavant
With sleight of hand and mind-captivating illusions, Sheldon Casavant shares his own story of discovering magic in an awe-inspiring performance. Sheldon rolls fast-paced magic, audience participation, and a brief history of the most famous magician of all time – Harry Houdini – into one exciting and theatrical magic show. Light hearted, highly interactive, and appropriate for all ages; the audience becomes a part of the action from the moment the show begins. Borrowed items vanish and reappear, inanimate objects are…
Find out more »TIFF Ajax 2nd Reel presents THE FAREWELL
Billi's (Awkwafina) family returns to China under the guise of a fake wedding to stealthily say goodbye to their beloved matriarch - the only person that doesn't know she only has a few weeks to live. Run time: 1 hr 40 min Bar and concessions available for purchase. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at St. Francis Centre Box Office, the Ajax and McLean Community Centres, Audley Recreation Centre and online. For more information, call 905-619-2529, ext. 2787 (ARTS)…
Find out more »Nina Simone: A Tribute starring Faith Amour
After receiving rave reviews in Ajax in 2018, award-winning jazz phenom, Faith Amour, returns to the St. Francis Centre with her new Tribute to Nina Simone. Along with a 5 piece band and screen projections, Faith shares both the music and the fascinating life of this singer, songwriter, musician, arranger, and civil rights activist who went on to record 40 albums. Simone’s broad musical styles include jazz, clues, classical, folk, R&B, gospel and pop…and Faith delivers that music in such…
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