Spotlight YGK: February 1 2019 edition
The polar vortex is starting to slow. But I encourage you to stay where it’s warm.
This Week …
TONIGHT LIVE MUSIC:
Musiikki Café: Matt Wells (5 – 7pm)
https://www.facebook.com/events/2178904182321228/
Cataraqui Church: Midwinter’s Night Concert with Chris & Jon (7pm)
https://www.facebook.com/events/601730173613425/
The Grand Theatre: O Happy Day (7:30pm)
https://www.facebook.com/events/891109447742590/
Riverhead Brewing Company: Celtic Kitchen Party (7:30pm)
https://www.facebook.com/events/292132858151220
The Escape Room: Matthew Barber (7:30pm)
https://www.facebook.com/events/284463649078599/
The Mansion: Dead Root Revival (8pm)
https://www.facebook.com/events/578810645915222/
Isabel Bader: DJ Classic Roots : Ka’tarohkwi Festival + Electric Circuits (8:30pm)
https://www.facebook.com/events/2404259652948558/
PJ Murphy’s Pub: The Lovely Luke from Dublin (8:30pm)
https://www.facebook.com/events/1167854916717372
Overtime Sports Bar: Salsa Night (9pm)
https://www.facebook.com/events/2213554115591981/
Little Texas Roadhouse Bar & Grill: Yesterday’s Villains (9pm)
https://www.facebook.com/events/533722150449297/
The Toucan: Listen Up Kid (10pm)
https://www.facebook.com/events/496901320837120/
SATURDAY LIVE MUSIC:
Spearhead Brewing Company: Groundhog Day – Relive the 90s (Kicking off at 11am)
https://www.facebook.com/events/255594601788937/
Overtime Sportsbar: Cozjin (6pm)
https://www.facebook.com/events/814198245625286/
The Toucan: Gavin & Dolt (7pm)
https://www.facebook.com/events/2259035650795277/
Isabel Bader: Miss Emily & Friends (7:30pm)
https://www.facebook.com/events/255594601788937/
Riverhead Brewing Company: Chris Morris (7:30pm)
https://www.facebook.com/events/448401045696703/
The Embassy: Chris Murphy (8pm)
https://www.facebook.com/events/964199017110781/
560 Royal Canadian Legion: Runaway Cowboys (8pm)
https://www.facebook.com/events/962175227314193/
Musiikki Cafe: Havelin, Charlie The Kid and Sapph Decaf (8pm)
https://www.facebook.com/events/277790339571080/
PJ Murphy’s Pub: The Lovely Luke from Dublin (8:30pm)
https://www.facebook.com/events/1167854916717372
The Public House: Smitty Kingston (9pm)
https://www.facebook.com/events/247391036190764/
The Mansion: New Fang/The Winter (9pm)
https://www.facebook.com/events/2019719838095377/
Little Texas Roadhouse Bar & Grill: Rob Donaldson Band (9pm)
https://www.facebook.com/events/2234932866831985/
Tir Nan ‘Og: Celtic Kitchen Party (9pm)
https://www.facebook.com/events/2146239135386225
The Merchant: The Ice Gods – Flash Freeze (9:30pm)
https://www.facebook.com/events/386919425400574/
BluMartini: Luscious (9:30pm)
https://www.facebook.com/events/1972302269742921/
The Brass Pub: Scott Owen (11pm)
https://www.facebook.com/events/1089619781215203
SUNDAY LIVE MUSIC:
Country Legends Jukebox with Shirley @ Little Texas Roadhouse Bar & Grill
https://www.facebook.com/events/2151055808544621/
And even more to choose from …
Feb Fest: Week 1 — Downtown Kingston
#FebFest2019 kicks off with a GREAT week of fun for everyone! Here are just a few highlights:
ALL WEEK LONG
Winter Park in Boucher Park (on Clarence Street)
Ice Sculptures in Market Square
Friday February 1
11am-2pm: Horse-drawn Wagon Rides
6pm-9pm: DJ Skate Night
Saturday February 2
11am-2pm: Horse-drawn Wagon Rides
1pm-2pm: Imagination on Ice starring Kurt Browning
6pm-9pm: DJ Skate Night
Sunday February 3
10am-11am: Learn to Skate (16 years+)
11am: Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics Ontario
4pm: Special Kingston Food Tours (go to their website for tickets!)
Tuesday February 5
6pm-9pm: Tuesday Theme Skate – Jersey Skate
Thursday February 7
7:30pm: Carr-Harris Cup Challenge at Leon’s Centre
PLUS:
Toast to Tapas – Beer Week
Get a special beer-themed tapa and beverage pairing at any of these restaurants between 3pm and 6pm
Atomica, SanTur Brewing Inc., The Public House & Cajun on King
For details and more visit:
High Tea by Top Tier Bakery — Hochelaga Inn; Sunday
Experience High Tea by Top Tier Bakery in the beautiful setting of Hochelaga Inn. We work closely with makers and artisans from Kingston, Ontario to give you a true taste of this beautiful city.
2:00pm https://www.facebook.com/events/156157461989029
Live Pub Quiz — The Mansion; Every Sunday
8:00pm; https://www.facebook.com/events/565943540411941/
Looking Ahead:
The Ale House:
http://www.thealehousekingston.ca
Aaron Pritchett “Out On the Town Tour” – February 12
The Trews – February 20
Monster Truck – February 27
The Reklaws “Winter’s A Beach” Tour – March 5
Wild Rivers “Fire Departed” Tour – March 6
The Grand Theatre:
https://www.kingstongrand.ca
Outerbridge – Grand Masters of Illusion – February 2
The Indians Who Rocked The World Presents Rumble The Concert – February 8
Gowan – February 22
In Concert with Gerry Dee – March 3
Mother Mother – March 4
The Tea Party – March 16
Leon’s Centre:
http://www.leonscentre.com
Paul Brandt with High Valley – February 21
Blue Man Group – March 22 – 24
Luke Combs – March 30
Rock of Ages – March 31
Harlem Globetrotters – April 11
Kinky Boots – April 24
Science Rendezvous – May 11
Corey Hart – June 11
Cirque de Soleil – July 3 – 7
Care is the National Evening Announcer on #1 For Country, broadcasting live from Country 93.5 with Bobby Bones weeknights from 7-11pm. You can also hear her Dad jokes Sunday mornings 6 – 10am on KRock 105.7.
Find her online (in all the usual spots) @careonair
And don’t be surprised if you see her chasing a tequila shot with a rye n coke on her many Downtown Princess Street adventures any given weekend.
If you want to have your event listed, drop Care a note at [email protected].
