Things to do this weekend in Hamilton: March 21 to March 23
Published March 21, 2025 at 8:27 am
The weekend is almost here, and there’s plenty going on in Hamilton. From rock concerts and hands-on workshops to culinary experiences and art exhibits, there’s something for everyone. Plus, it’s the final weekend to enjoy maple syrup season before it wraps up. Here’s what’s happening from March 21 to March 23:
March 21
Martha Wainwright – 20th Anniversary Tour
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of her debut studio album, Martha Wainwright embarks on a North American tour, performing songs that defined her career. Fans can also purchase the album’s first-ever vinyl release and exclusive anniversary merchandise. Joining her on tour is Vancouver-based singer-songwriter Haley Blais, known for her introspective, witty indie pop.
Where: 200 Caroline St. N. (Bridgeworks)
When: 8 p.m.
Cost: $35
Mills Hardware Presents: June Body, No Beauty and La Rent
A night of alternative rock, shoegaze and indie sounds featuring June Body, No Beauty, and La Rent.
Where: 95 King St. E. (Mills Hardware)
When: 8 p.m. (Doors at 7 p.m.)
Cost: $12.66
Ascending Horizons (Jan. 8 to June 20, 2025)
This multidisciplinary exhibition explores Indigenous women’s connections to the Earth, cycles of creation, and reimagining the future through material and cultural practices.
Where: 1280 Main St. W. (McMaster Museum of Art)
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Helen McNicoll: An Impressionist Journey
A century after the Art Association of Montreal’s 1925 memorial exhibition, the Art Gallery of Hamilton presents the most comprehensive solo exhibition of Helen McNicoll’s work in nearly 100 years.
Where: Art Gallery of Hamilton (123 King St. W.)
When: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cost: General admission applies
March 22
Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra – Pictures at an Exhibition
The performance features Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite alongside Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, taking audiences on a musical journey through a gallery of paintings.
Where: 1 Summers Ln. (Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra)
When: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Tickets from $23.50
Cancer Bats concert with special guests
With 17 years in the heavy music scene, Cancer Bats have built a reputation as one of the hardest-working bands in the industry. Boasting seven studio albums, five JUNO Award nominations, and countless tours worldwide, their blend of hardcore, punk and metal continues to dominate stages. Joining them are special guests TEETH, a hardcore/metal trio featuring members of Dead and Divine, Every Time I Die, Norma Jean, and Straight Reads The Line.
Where: 200 Caroline St. N. (Bridgeworks, Hamilton)
When: 8 p.m. (Doors at 7 p.m.)
Cost: $32.18
Midnight Rider – In Honour of Dylan Matthews
A night of music and memories celebrating the life of Dylan Matthews, featuring live performances and a vinyl pop-up in support of local youth music programs.
Where: 175 Young St. (Corktown Irish Pub, Hamilton)
When: 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Cost: $25 (50% of ticket sales donated to An Instrument for Every Child)
What We Inherit (Feb. 7 to April 12)
An exhibition of work by Natalie Hunter and Heidi McKenzie explores the legacies of labour and how they shape us.
Where: 51 Stuart St. (Workers Arts & Heritage Centre)
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free
War-Fare: An 1812 Military Culinary Journey
A hands-on cooking workshop exploring the resourcefulness of military-inspired culinary traditions, presented in partnership with the Hamilton Military Museum.
Where: 610 York Blvd. (Dundurn National Historic Site, Hamilton)
When: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $65 per person. Preregistration is required.
Family Movies at Hamilton Libraries
Family Movies at Barton Branch
Movie: The Bad Guys (2022) PG
Where: 571 Barton St. E.
Time: 1 p.m.
Family Movies at Valley Park Branch
Movie: Wild Robot (2024) G
Where: 970 Paramount Dr.
Time: 1 p.m.
Family Movies at Turner Park Branch
Movie: The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) PG
Where: 352 Rymal Rd. E.
Time: 2 p.m.
Family Movies at Stoney Creek Branch
Movie: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2011) G
Where: 777 Highway 8
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Greg Staats: Runners Continuum (Feb. 22 – May 18, 2025)
Runners Continuum features fourteen successive photographs alongside new works in photography, video and sculpture. Greg Staats’ practice combines language, memory and the natural world, creating a visual dialogue between trauma, renewal and Indigenous teachings.
Where: 123 King St. W. (Art Gallery of Hamilton – Exhibitions Gallery Level 1)
When: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cost: Museum admission applies
March 23
Maple Syrup Season at Westfield Heritage Village (Feb. 23 to March 23)
It’s the last day to experience the magic of maple syrup season and see how sap is transformed into syrup at this historic village.
Where: 1049 Kirkwall Rd. (Westfield Heritage Village, Rockton)
When: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: $10 – $21
—Cover photo via hamilton.ca