May2016
Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Pushups for Poverty
Fogolar Furlan
9 a.m.
Come out and challenge yourself, friends,
family or co-workers. Participants perform
as many exercises such as pushups, sit up,
squats, jumping jacks, jump rope, stepping
or hula hoop as they can in a one hour
time frame. DJ courtesy of Corbett
Productions to keep the energy going and
free snacks and beverages. See website for
details.
The Art of Tea – An English Tea
Art Gallery of Windsor
Wear a hat and be eligible to win a prize!
The tea will be preceded by a docent-led
exhibition tour at 1:15 pm – 1:45 pm. See
website for details.
Slam-a-phobia
Walkerville Brewery
7 p.m.
A mish-mash of spoken word, stand-up
comedy, song and visual art. People from
the community of all orientations will
perform spoken word/poetry, stand up
comedy and song. Fun, informative,
heart-wrenching, and sometimes
hilarious. See website for details.
just looking for new pals to add to your
network? We know it can be hard to meet
new people and we want to make it easy
for you! This low-key event will be a fun
way to form new connections with other
local 20/30s. Feel free to come solo or in a
group. See website for details.
International Museum Day
Canadian Transportation Museum &
Heritage Village
5 p.m.
Come out and help celebrate International
Museum Day with CTMHV. Free
admission to the Transportation Museum
(Village will be closed). Build a Lego car,
play the detective game, and more. See
website for details.
Trolley Tour – Black History Tour
The birthplace of the Real McCoy, the
oldest registered people of colour
churches, the landing place of Elsie in
Uncle Tom’s Cabin and several National
Historic Sites. Lunch included. See website
for details.
IF’s poems channel the wisdom of Spirit,
the rage of the wounded and the yearning
that resides in every human heart. See
website for details.
Aladdin and the Arabian Nights
Olde Walkerville Theatre
Presented by The Riverfront Theatre
Company, adapted by Kristina and
Caroline Garswood, directed by Kerri
Jubenville, choreographed by Drake
Prosser-Spence. See website for details.
Runs through May 22 and May 27 to 29
Fearless Frieda and the Giant
Chrysler Theatre
7 p.m.
Fearless Frieda and the Giant is an original
musical with a live band featuring a genie,
a dragon, a princess, a frog, and a giant!
The play is very interactive with the
audience singing along with the cast of
characters. See website for details.
Night Flight
Pole Vault Street Event
5:30 p.m.
A Pole Vault – Track and Field competition
that happens in the middle of the road on
the busiest stretch of Ouellette Avenue.
Watch some of the top athletes who may
jump over 18 feet in the air over a bar. See
website for details.
Woodcock walk – Dark Sky Night
Point Pelee National Park
7 p.m.
DeLaurier Homestead and Trail, 8 pm.
Join a park interpreter to see and hear the
amusing antics of the American Woodcock
as it performs it aerial courtship display.
Can you do the Woodcock Walk? Stay later
and enjoy the other night sight and
sounds. Park open until midnight. See
website for details.
Fort Malden Opening Day!
We welcome you as we celebrate our 77th
anniversary. Participate in activities
including mini militia for kids, garden
tours, guided walks, and cookhouse
demonstrations. Get ready for a thrill
observing our musket and cannon firing
demonstrations! An authentic 1812
experience awaits. See website for details.
Anniversary Ball
St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Essex
10 a.m.
Little princesses and superheroes will
enjoy lunch, treats, games, crafts and
entertainment. Hosted by Enchanted
Adventure Parties, see Facebook for
details.
Friendzone: Speed “Friending”
Central Library
6:30 p.m.
Have you just left the university/college
scene, recently moved to the area or are
Windsor Poetry Slam Featuring IF The
Poet (Ian French)
Phog Lounge
7:30 p.m.
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