this week at the pierside pub
Elgin Theatre Guild presents Steel Magnolias, until Sept. 28.
Read The Beat Magazine 2025 Jo-Anne Bishop’s Review here https://thebeatmagazine2025.ca/2025/09/19/elgin-theatre-guild-delivers-a-heartfelt-unforgettable-production-with-steel-magnolias-reviewed-by-jo-anne-bishop/
This week at the library
Come Celebrate the 6 Degrees of Nick Panaseiko, Sept. 28, at the eastside bar & grill.
The family of Nick Panaseiko Sr., widely known as PROMOMAN and celebrated as one of Canada’s most passionate concert promoters, invites friends, family, and fans to a Celebration of Life on Sunday, September 28th at Eastside Bar & Grill.
Event Details:
- Location: Eastside Bar & Grill
- Date & Time: Sunday, September 28th, 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Schedule:
- 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM: Social & Snacks
- 1:00 PM: Eulogy and Speeches
- Live Music to Follow (Running on Rock N’ Roll Time) featuring Shelly Rastin and Laura Gagnon Music
2025 Grand Theatre High School Project presents Disney’s Newsies, continues until sept. 27.
Read The Beat Magazine Jo-Anne Bishop’s Review here https://thebeatmagazine2025.ca/2025/09/20/newsies-at-the-grand-theatre-reviewed-by-jo-anne-bishop/
jazz nights at the peppermoon restaurant, sept. 25.
echoes of the land exhibition continues at Westland Gallery until sept. 27.
For more information, visit http://www.westlandgallery.ca
The London Community Players present The Front Page: SCOOPED, Sept. 25 – oct. 5.
Opening Night, Thursday, September 25. For full event details, visit https://thebeatmagazine2025.ca/2025/09/21/the-london-community-players-present-the-front-page-scooped-a-bold-reimagining-of-a-classic-comedy/
shut the front door presents wheel of improv, sept. 26.
This Friday, September 26 at 8PM, we’re bringing that magic to Riverside Social Club (508 Riverside Dr.) for the very first time.
This season’s troupe brings together fresh new talent and returning favourites, all ready to deliver a night of improv you won’t forget.
Together we’ll create a night that only exists..
ONLY ONCE, WITH YOU IN THE ROOM
defbombs, sept. 27, at the eastside bar & grill.
Saturday September 27th.
THE DEFBOMBS are back and bringing their high-energy Classic & New Rock with them!!
the joel dupuis band album release, sept. 26, at the aeolian hall.
Calling all of our London friends, this Friday night, come join The Joel Dupuis Band at our album release party at Aeolian Hall! Doors open at 7 and the show starts at 8. Grab your tickets below!
https://aeolianhall.ca/events/joel-dupuis-band/
This week at The Aeolian
london jazz association presents kevin turcotte & denise pelley, sept. 28.
Don’t miss London’s own Denise Pelley with trumpet powerhouse Kevin Turcotte live at Highland Golf & Country Club.
Sunday, Sept 28 | 2–4PM
Cash bar + limited menu
An afternoon of jazz excellence — and every ticket supports the London Jazz Association.
50th anniversary tribute performance to The Wreck of The Edmund Fitzgerald, sept. 28, at the aeolian hall.
Get ready, London—CLASSIC LIGHTFOOT LIVE is rolling into town THIS SUNDAY and bringing the soul of Canada’s greatest songwriter to life at The Aeolian.
This isn’t just any Gordon Lightfoot tribute show—it’s a special 50th anniversary tribute performance to The Wreck of The Edmund Fitzgerald.
crush at the dawghouse, sept. 27.
It’s been a while and we’re pumped to return to the Dawghouse on September 27th! Join us for a night of your favourite rock covers, great food, cold drinks, and always a GOOD TIME!
Show starts at 9pm, no cover!
museum london exhibition, 𝘛𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘦, opens sept. 27
Our upcoming exhibition, 𝘛𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘦, will showcase historic tools used by tradespeople, dating from the mid-19th to early 20th centuries. From saws and hammers to rarer tools like molding planes and spokeshaves, each piece bears the marks of the hands that shaped our city.
𝘛𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘦 opens September 27 in our Community Gallery.
Learn more: https://buff.ly/FrYPr8B
tom dunphy’s classic country music show, sept 28, at the Metropolitan Church
Happening in London this Sunday afternoon! We hope you’ll join us!
Beyond The stage: palace theatre arts commons – women in 2025, sept. 28.
As part of our Beyond the Stage: PTAC Conversations series, we invite you to a timely panel discussion with Woman in 2025: Perspectives in Art, Culture and Society.
This conversation will explore where women are today — the progress we’ve made, the barriers we still face, and how art, culture and community can help us move forward together.
It’s the perfect complement to our upcoming production of The Front Page: SCOOPED, which flips the script by casting women as men in the fast-paced newsroom world, exposing the gendered dynamics of power and voice. It also builds on the rich female perspectives of Three Tall Women and celebrates the 6 of our 10 London Community Players directors this season that are women.
Join us as we bring together voices from intersectional perspectives from community leaders, educators and activists; all with lived experience.
Dr. Nicole Kaniki (she/her) – Director of Senomi Solutions Inc., an EDI consultant supporting organizations through anti-racism and decolonization strategies.
Katie Wilhelm, RGD (she/her) – Award-winning designer, consultant, and proud Indigenous leader from Chippewas of Nawash First Nation, active in London’s arts and culture scene.
Jay Dalton (they/she) – Non-binary creative and storyteller, new to community theatre but experienced in building collaborative story worlds.
Dr. Ashley Sisco(she/her) – Founder & CEO of Sisco & Associates, intersectional feminist leader, educator, and advocate for women entrepreneurs and equity across Canada and beyond.
Sarah Rice (they/them) – Direct Support Professional, thrift entrepreneur, and actor in The Front Page: SCOOPED, embracing gender-bending theatre roles.
This event is free to attend, but we do appreciate an RSVP to be prepared for seating.
For more information, visit https://palacetheatre.ca/shows-events-listing/
2001: a space Odyssey at the hyland cinema, sept 26 & 28
RETROMANIA
2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY
September 26th at 9pm!
September 28th at 3pm!
Tickets here! https://www.hylandcinema.com/movie/2001-a-space-odyssey
nick panaseiko sr celebration of life. sept. 28 at the eastside bar & grill.
We will be celebrating the life of Nick Panaseiko Sr. a.k.a. PROMOMAN at Eastside Bar & Grill. This special afternoon will be a time to honour his legacy, share memories, and celebrate the impact he made on so many lives.
Location: Eastside Bar & Grill
Date & Time:
Sunday, September 28th – 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM
11:30 To 1 Social & Snacks
1:00 PM Eulogy and Speeches
Live Music to Follow (Running on Rock N’ Roll Time)
Featuring Shelly Rastin and then Laura Gagnon Music
We look forward to seeing friends, family, and fans come together to celebrate Nick’s incredible journey.
The Beat Magazine 2025 