Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce

Open Mic Night at Stella's Lounge
2023-08-24 17:30 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Jack & Stella, 1004 Bala Falls Road, Bala, Ontario, P0C1A0, Canada
You’re invited to Stella’s Lounge for our Open Mic Night! Join us dockside for dinner, drinks and lots of dancing! Enjoy live entertainment by local artists and dance the night away while our DJ plays the best songs from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s WHATEVER! Come with your partner or best pals for an evening that you will never forget.
Admission $10.
Want to sing? Reach out via instagram @jackandstella_ OR email us at thecloset@jackandstella.com You will have a 10min time slot to sing!
Agenda:
5:30-6:00 – DJ will get the party started
6:00-6:30 – Three Open Mic Slots- message to book
6:30-7:00 – DJ dance party
7:00-7:30 – Three Open Mic Slots- message to book
7:30-9:00 – DJ dance party
RSVP to https://www.opentable.ca/r/stellas-lounge-at-jack-and-stella-bala

Jack and Stella: Georgie's Li'l Doughnuts Presents 'Dogs & Doughnuts On The Dock'!
2023-08-24 11:00 - 16:00 | Jack & Stella, 1004 Bala Falls Road, Bala, Ontario, P0C1A0, Canada
Come with your pups every Thursday for Dog & Doughnut Days at Jack & Stellahttps://jackandstella.com/
What to expect:

lots of tasty doughnut and ice cream flavours
pup cups for your furry friends
a curation of amazing dog goods and accessories for sale
lots of cute dogs!
meet out pup Georgia; the face behind the Georgie’s name!

See you and your furry friends on Thursday from 11-4!
For more information, click here.

Port Carling Farmers' Market
2023-08-24 09:00 - 14:00 | Hanna Park, Bailey St, Port Carling, Ontario, Canada
Come check out local and handmade products from new and returning vendors. Held every Thursday until September 7th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, the Port Carling Farmer’s Market is located at Hanna Park.
Click here for more info.

After Hours Speaker Series: Geoffrey Shifflett
2023-08-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Muskoka Lakes Museum
Please join the Muskoka Lakes Museum every Wednesday at 7pm in the Museum to listen to a wide range of topics. This week, the Museum welcomes Geoffrey Shifflett who will be discussing The Resort Era in Muskoka.
$10 fee. Light refreshments will be available. For more information on the topics that will be covered please click here.

Muskoka BeerSpa: Circuit Training
2023-08-23 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-08-21 12:30 - 13:30 | Muskoka BeerSpa, 1006 Clear Lake Rd, Torrance, Ontario, P0C1M0, Canada
Hello Summer ‘23!
Classes are held outdoors with a tent available for rain days. Dress appropriately. We ask that you bring your own mat, but do have some to borrow if need be.
Class only $24
Class and Spa access $49
Season Pass for spa and class $249
Sign ups highly recommended!
info@muskokabeerspa.com or 705-571-1814
For more information, click here.

Muskoka BeerSpa: Yoga Class
2023-08-23 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-08-21 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-08-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Muskoka BeerSpa, 1006 Clear Lake Rd, Torrance, Ontario, P0C1M0, Canada

Muskoka Reads in Port Carling at Muskoka Lakes Public Library
2023-08-23 10:30 - 11:00 | Muskoka Lakes Public Library, 69 Joseph St, Port Carling, ON, P0B 1J0, Canada
August 23 at 10:30am Author of Cortney Christina Rae’s First Day of School will be hosting Muskoka Reads at Muskoka Lakes Public Library.

SWS Ski Show in Bala
2023-08-22 19:30 - 20:30 | Windsor Park, 3070 Muskoka District Road 169, Bala, Ontario, P0C 1M0, Canada
Join members of the Canadian National Ski Show Team and Team at SWS Muskoka at Windsor Park every Tuesday starting at 7:30pm for their summer ski show tradition. All shows are free or by donation and open to the public.
Click here to learn more.

Specialty Cruises 2023: MILLIONAIRE’S ROW CRUISE
2023-08-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Muskoka Steamships, 185 Cherokee Lane Gravenhurst, Ontario P1P 1Z9 Canada
Due to high demand, the Millionaire’s Row cruise is back for 2023. This special cruise was awarded Canadian Signature Experience status and it always lives up to it’s reputation.
Whether you choose to sightsee or lunch onboard it will be a memorable day exploring Lake Muskoka and the northern shores known for the historical, glamorous Millionaire’s Row.
For more information and pricing, click here.

Bala Farmers' Market
2023-08-21 09:00 - 14:00 | Jaspen Park, Muskoka Road 38, Bala, Ontario, Canada
Come check out local and handmade products from new and returning vendors. Held every Monday from June 26th to September 4th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, the Bala Farmer’s Market is located at Jaspen Park.
Click here for more info.

Saturday Yoga at Trinity All Saints Anglican Church in Bala
2023-08-17 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-08-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Bala Anglican Church, 1024 Bala Falls Rd, Bala, Ontario, P0C1A0, Canada
Join Lindsey for Saturday Yoga at the Bala Anglican Church will start every Saturday at 9am until the end of September.
Extra blankets will be provided if the grass is damp, to put under your mat or bring your own towel.
Extra mats are available incase you forget your mat or bringing a friend.
Don’t forget Tuesday’s Yoga on a Chair for Every Body at 10am on Tuesday at the Bala Community Center.
For more info contact Lindsey, foryouiyoga@gmail.com

"Fly Fisher's Companion" Live at Gravenhurst Opera House
2023-08-17 08:00 - 17:00 | ON
A HILARIOUS, HEARTFELT JOURNEY INTO THE SPIRIT OF FLY FISHING AND LIFE LONG FRIENDSHIP
Optimistic poet Wes and testy businessman Don have returned to the fishing lodge they built 50 years ago. It is intended to be a weekend of fly fishing and bonding – two things the two haven’t done in ages. Even though both friends hope to reel in a few big ones, there are other fish to fry. As the weekend unfolds tales of remembrances past surface. Memories that bring laughter, tears, denial and rage. The weekend catches them with their waders down, when a mysterious bequest creates a dramatic and surprising conclusion!
For more information about this event and tickets, click here.

Pinegrove Fellowship Church Port Carling - The Muskoka Advent Choir
2022-12-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Pinegrove Fellowship Church, 4060 HWY 118 West, Port Carling
The Pinegrove Fellowship Church is hosting a Muskoka Advent Choir on Friday, December 9th at 7:00 pm at the Port Carling location.

All community members are welcome to join in!

International Women's Day Event: Muskoka Edition
2021-03-08 11:00 - 12:00 | ON
Join us by Zoom at 11am Monday, March 8. Register Here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/international-womens-day-event-parry-sound-muskoka-edition-tickets-142777714989

Bill Culp Productions Presents… Roy Orbison – The All-Star Tribute
2020-12-04 20:00 | Gravenhurst Opera House, 295 Muskoka Rd S, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1J1
Tickets: $43
“Roy Orbison: The All-Star Tribute” celebrates the incredible career of the legendary “Big
O”…Roy Orbison! Direct from Canada’s leading producer of musical tribute shows, Bill Culp
Productions, this fun-filled, audience interactive performance features Roy Orbison’s greatest
hits from the 1950’s, 1960’s, 1970’s, and the 1980’s. From his early days with Sun Records in
Memphis to his later hits as a member of the Travelling Wilburys, you’ll hear a wide range of
Orbison classics including “Only The Lonely”, “Crying”, “Running Scared”, “Oobie Doobie”,
“Handle With Care” “You Got It” and of course, “Pretty Woman” amongst the many crowd
favourites. “Roy Orbison: The All-Star Tribute” stars the fabulous Michael Danckert in the lead
role, backed by a sizzling live band.
Date:
December 4, 2020
Time:
Doors open at 7:00pm
Show starts at 8:00pm

Practically Hip
2020-11-14 20:00 | Gravenhurst Opera House, 295 Muskoka Rd S, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1J1
Tickets: $48
Established in Southern Ontario in 1997, “Practically Hip” wows their audiences with their
passionate recreation of the Hip’s unique sound. They are the most sought after “Tragically Hip”
tribute / clone act in Ontario and the U.S. You’ll be amazed at the vocal ability of Dean Hughes!
You will think you are hearing Gord Downie as Dean performs the songs, rants and stories for
which the Hip is known for.
This five piece band gives their audiences the highest level of energy and musicianship. While
playing songs note perfect and then adding jams the Hip is known for, is something their
audiences constantly rave about.
Practically Hip has played various clubs, universities and colleges throughout Ontario and the
U.S. To add to their list of weddings and private functions they have also played numerous
festivals with recording acts like April Wine, Kim Mitchell, David Wilcox, Colin James, Big
Wreck, Trooper, Gowan (in Styx), Sass Jordan and Honeymoon Suite to name a few.
The members of Practically Hip have seen over 75 Hip concerts! The devotion is one of the
reasons why they deliver the highest level of accuracy, energy and enthusiasm. Join them in
their celebration of the Tragically Hip!
Date:
November 14, 2020
Time:
Doors open at 7:00pm
Show starts at 8:00pm

Bill Culp Productions Presents… No Sugar Tonight
2020-10-23 20:00 | Gravenhurst Opera House, 295 Muskoka Rd S, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1J1
Tickets: $43
Calling all Canadian classic rock fans! “No Sugar Tonight” celebrates the music of three
legendary Canadian artists: The Guess Who, Bachman Turner Overdrive and Burton
Cummings. “No Sugar Tonight”; features an incredible, ALL-CANADIAN cast of accomplished
musicians, capturing the powerful vocals, dynamic rhythm and sizzling lead guitar of iconic
Canadian hits including “American Woman”, “Taking Care of Business”, “These Eyes”, “Stand
Tall”, “No Time”, “My Own Way To Rock”; and of course “No Sugar Tonight”; amongst the many
audience favourites.
Date:
October 23, 2020
Time:
Doors open at 7:00pm
Show starts at 8:00pm

Hurry Hard By Kristen Sa Silva Directed by Sarah Phillips
2020-09-09 14:30 - 2020-10-01 14:30 | Gravenhurst Opera House, 295 Muskoka Rd S, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1J1
Tickets:
Regular Admission: $36
Group Admission: $32 (per person)
Package: $30
Student: $10
Show Us You’re Local: $30 (per person; applicable to Gravenhurst tax-payers only)
A rockin’ Canadian comedy about a last chance at victory and a second chance at love.
When Bill and Sandy’s marriage split up, so did their curling team – splintering off into a men’s
team and a women’s team who begrudgingly share the ice at the Stayner Curling Club. Now, a
medical emergency has left the men’s team short a player the day of the big Regional Bonspiel.
If they have any hope of beating neighbouring Meaford and taking the trophy for Stayner, they’ll
have to call a ceasefire on the war of the sexes and unite as one team.
Purchase a 2020 Summer Season Flex Pack and enjoy all 3 Summer Theatre productions
PLUS 1 Opera House produced Summer Concert! That's 4 Great Shows for 1 Great Price!
Date:
September 9th to October 1st, 2020
Time:
Doors Open 1 Hour Prior To Show Start.
Matinees at 2:30pm on Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays.
Evenings at 8:00pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Miss Emily
2020-08-29 20:00 | Gravenhurst Opera House, 295 Muskoka Rd S, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1J1
Tickets: $40
Miss Emily’s music spans genres, crosses barriers and creates bridges. Her voice soars to
emotional heights and reaches down into the grittiness of the soul. Her performances are foot-
stomping, heart-wrenching adventures in rhythm, blues, jazz and rock and roll. For 15 years
Miss Emily has captivated listeners across Canada, the US and the United Kingdom with her
unique combination of passion and talent.
Then, in 2011 in front of 25,000 people outside the tiny town of Bobcaygeon she opened for The
Tragically Hip and began a relationship that would change the direction of her career.
Miss Emily’s new record takes the listener on a tour of her experiences and musical influences
under the guidance of The Hip’s Gord Sinclair as producer/co-writer/bass player and bandmate
Rob Baker as lead guitarist/co-writer.
In Between featuring Gord Sinclair and Rob Baker is the fifth album from Miss Emily. It’s a
record that beckons the listener to walk with her as she soulfully strolls the humid streets of
Memphis, wanders across the jazz-cool avenues of New York City or dances through raucous
and funky block parties in Motown.
Recently nominated for three, 2019 Maple Blues Awards; New Artist of the Year, Female
Vocalist of the Year, and Entertainer of the Year, Miss Emily is a force to be reckoned with. One
listen and you’ll be hooked on her ability to emote love, loss, joyful redemption and everything,
in-between.
Learn more by visiting Miss Emily’s Website
Date:
August 29, 2020
Time:
Doors open at 7:00pm
Show starts at 8:00pm

MLA Bi-Annual Antique Boat Show Aug. 8
2020-08-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Port Carling Locks, 1 Lock Street, Port Carling, Ontario, P0B1J0, Canada
The Muskoka Lakes Association holds its bi-annual boat show on August 8, 2020. Time is from 10am-4pm and admission is free.

TBC: Citronella: The Musical An Original Muskoka Summer Theatre Pantomime Production Written & Directed by Autumn Smith
2020-07-29 14:30 - 2020-08-28 14:30 | Gravenhurst Opera House, 295 Muskoka Rd S, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1J1
Tickets:
Regular Admission: $36
Group Admission: $32 (per person)
Package: $30
Student: $10
Show Us You’re Local: $30 (per person; applicable to Gravenhurst tax-payers only)
Finding out there's no place like home can sometimes involve cottage schemes and fairy tale
dreams.
Citronella’s step-sisters, Segwun and Wenonah, have practically convinced the homegrown girl
that the grass is greener in ‘the big city’. But after meeting a city boy cottager and with sage
advice from Peaches, her Fairy Godmother, Citronella realizes that there’s no place like home.
A hilarious, disco inspired pantomime and Muskoka Summer Theatre original starring, Alex
Cairns, J.P. Baldwin, Robin Clipsham, Debbie Collins, Jane Miller and a prince, formerly known
as ….well you get the picture.
Great fun for all ages!
Purchase a 2020 Summer Season Flex Pack and enjoy all 3 Summer Theatre productions
PLUS 1 Opera House produced Summer Concert! That's 4 Great Shows for 1 Great Price!
Date:
July 29th to August 28th, 2020
Time:
Doors Open 1 Hour Prior To Show Start.
Matinees at 2:30pm on Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays.
Evenings at 8:00pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Postponed: The Fly Fisher's Companion By Michael Melski
2020-06-24 14:30 - 2020-07-17 14:30 | Gravenhurst Opera House, 295 Muskoka Rd S, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1J1
Tickets:
Regular Admission: $36
Group Admission: $32 (per person)
Package: $30
Student: $10
Show Us You’re Local: $30 (per person; applicable to Gravenhurst tax-payers only)
Summer Season Flex Packs: See 4 Great Shows for 1 Great Price… only $120! A hilarious and
heartfelt journey into the lives of two old friends on their last fishing trip together.
Optimistic poet Wes and testy businessman Don have returned to the fishing lodge, they built
50 years ago, for one last trip. It is intended to be a weekend of fly fishing and bonding – two
things the two haven’t done in ages. While hoping to reel in a few big ones, they also have other
fish to fry. When their morning excursion is rained out, the two put a log on the fire and lay their
six-decade past on the line. The Fly Fisher’s Companion is a tale of two fishermen that offers
humour and poignant insights into life.
Purchase a 2020 Summer Season Flex Pack and enjoy all 3 Summer Theatre productions
PLUS 1 Opera House produced Summer Concert! That’s 4 Great Shows for 1 Great Price!
Date:
June 24th to July 17th, 2020
Time:
Doors Open 1 Hour Prior To Show Start.
Matinees at 2:30pm on Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays.
Evenings at 8:00pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Postponed to June 2021: June Business After Hours at CNIB Lake Joe
2020-06-23 17:00 - 19:00 | CNIB, 4 Joe Finley Way, MacTier, Ontario, P0C 1H0, Canada

Cancelled: Whiskey Jack: The Stories & Songs of Stompin' Tom
2020-05-30 20:00 | Gravenhurst Opera House, 295 Muskoka Rd S, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1J1
Tickets: $40
“Stompin’ Tom’s Canada Meets Sean Cullen’s Comedy” is a playful, funny, very musical and all
Canadian show starring one of Stompin’ Tom’s favourite touring bands, Whiskey Jack. Sean
and the band have presented their onstage antics numerous times over the years and will be on
tour again in 2020.
Duncan Fremlin and his show “Whiskey Jack Presents Stories & Songs of Stompin’ Tom” first
invited comedian, author, actor and singer Sean Cullen to join them at their very first concert in
2014. As Sean stepped onto the stage that night, he told the audience that Tom had written
songs about potatoes, tomatoes and tobacco but sadly, not one about what many consider to
be Canada’s national food, poutine. Within minutes and with the band providing the soundtrack,
I Love Poutine was created, on stage, in front of hundreds of hungry fans. It brought the house
down!
Whiskey Jack’s 25 years on stage and in the studio with Stompin’ Tom form the heart and soul
of this show, now in its 7th year. Each night, Duncan and his all star musicians, including 5 time
Canadian National Fiddle Champion, Randy Morrison and 2 time Juno nominee, Douglas John
Cameron, captivate the fans by singing all the hits (The Hockey Song, Bud the Spud and more)
and sharing stories of the private, backstage world of Stompin’ Tom. And yes, these are the
outrageous tales that made him the legendary iconic hero to the entire country.
Date:
May 30, 2020
Time:
Doors open at 7:00pm
Show starts at 8:00pm

Cancelled: 2020 Spotlight on Muskoka Lakes May 29
2020-05-29 18:00 - 22:00 | The Kee to Bala
Everyone is welcome to come join in the fun as we celebrate all that’s great in Muskoka Lakes! Includes great music on stage, a marché from local restaurants and resorts and a loaded silent auction table.
ON STAGE: Entertainment to be revealed soon. Your MC is in the incomparable Beverley Mahood.
FOOD FROM Chamber member restaurants
SILENT AUCTION Table – from Golf to Spa Certificates, Resort Stays and all sorts of gifts displaying our Chamber members’ offerings – something for everyone.
Ask how you can sponsor this event. Thanks to last year’s sponsors: Harvey Kalles Real Estate, Port Carling Dental, Walker’s Point Marina, Busy Lizzie, Muskoka Party Rentals, Bala Garden Centre, and The Kee to Bala.

Muskoka Queer Film Festival Online May 16-17
2020-05-16 19:00 - 21:00 | ON
Join us TONIGHT at 7PM for the Second night of the virtual Muskoka Queer Film Festival.
To view tonight’s screening, click “Going” to the MQFF event using this link – once you’re on the event page, look for LIVE in the navigation on the left if you don’t see the video playing: https://www.facebook.com/events/287485975540299
