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Wednesday, July 30
08:00 PM

Port Hope Movies in the Park

08:00 PM — 11:00 PM

Join us for a free outdoor movie in Memorial Park. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to our pop-up, open-air theatre in downtown Port Hope.

Come downtown early to explore our business district, and enjoy a meal (dine-in or takeout) from one of our local restaurants. Concessions will also be available for purchase in the park. 

Show time is dusk. Our Movies in the Park series presents films for the whole family; where possible, movies will be shown with subtitles. 

Movie in the Park dates:
•    June 30 - Labyrinth (1986)
•    July 16  - The Secret Life of Pets (2016)
•    July 30 -  Elf (2003)
•    August 13 - Ratatouille (2007)
•    August 27 - A Minecraft Movie (2025)

If severe weather on movie night, the experience will be moved indoors to our rain venue: Fall Fair Centre, 62 McCaul St.

Location/Venue Name
Port Hope Memorial Park

  • 44 Queen St, Port Hope, L1A 2Y7
Tuesday, August 12
07:00 PM

Let Me Explain - A Green Light Arts' Production

Tuesday, August 12 to Wednesday, August 13

Let Me Explain

A Green Light Arts' Production

A hilarious night of songs, satire, and personal stories.

Izad Etemadi has spent most of his life explaining himself to others: his ethnicity, his sexuality, the pronunciation of his name. But as an elder-millennial dealing with back pain and digestive issues, he doesn’t have the time or energy to keep explaining things. This queer Iranian-Canadian immigrant born in Germany is going to attempt to explain his entire existence in 60-ish minutes, so he never has to do it again.

“One talented comedic actor who has created… a gift of a show.” – The Slotkin Letter

Recommended for 14+ Show Run Time: 75 minutes / No Intermission

TICKETS $45

UNDER 30 $35

Location/Venue Name
Cameco Capitol Arts Centre

  • 20 Queen Street, Port Hope, L1A 2Y7
Wednesday, August 13
07:00 PM

Let Me Explain - A Green Light Arts' Production

Wednesday, August 13 to Thursday, August 14

Let Me Explain

A Green Light Arts' Production

A hilarious night of songs, satire, and personal stories.

Izad Etemadi has spent most of his life explaining himself to others: his ethnicity, his sexuality, the pronunciation of his name. But as an elder-millennial dealing with back pain and digestive issues, he doesn’t have the time or energy to keep explaining things. This queer Iranian-Canadian immigrant born in Germany is going to attempt to explain his entire existence in 60-ish minutes, so he never has to do it again.

“One talented comedic actor who has created… a gift of a show.” – The Slotkin Letter

Recommended for 14+ Show Run Time: 75 minutes / No Intermission

TICKETS $45

UNDER 30 $35

Location/Venue Name
Cameco Capitol Arts Centre

  • 20 Queen Street, Port Hope, L1A 2Y7
08:00 PM

Port Hope Movies in the Park

08:00 PM — 11:00 PM

Join us for a free outdoor movie in Memorial Park. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to our pop-up, open-air theatre in downtown Port Hope.

Come downtown early to explore our business district, and enjoy a meal (dine-in or takeout) from one of our local restaurants. Concessions will also be available for purchase in the park. 

Show time is dusk. Our Movies in the Park series presents films for the whole family; where possible, movies will be shown with subtitles. 

Movie in the Park dates:
•    June 30 - Labyrinth (1986)
•    July 16  - The Secret Life of Pets (2016)
•    July 30 -  Elf (2003)
•    August 13 - Ratatouille (2007)
•    August 27 - A Minecraft Movie (2025)

If severe weather on movie night, the experience will be moved indoors to our rain venue: Fall Fair Centre, 62 McCaul St.

Location/Venue Name
Port Hope Memorial Park

  • 44 Queen St, Port Hope, L1A 2Y7
Thursday, August 14
07:00 PM

Let Me Explain - A Green Light Arts' Production

Thursday, August 14 to Friday, August 15

Let Me Explain

A Green Light Arts' Production

A hilarious night of songs, satire, and personal stories.

Izad Etemadi has spent most of his life explaining himself to others: his ethnicity, his sexuality, the pronunciation of his name. But as an elder-millennial dealing with back pain and digestive issues, he doesn’t have the time or energy to keep explaining things. This queer Iranian-Canadian immigrant born in Germany is going to attempt to explain his entire existence in 60-ish minutes, so he never has to do it again.

“One talented comedic actor who has created… a gift of a show.” – The Slotkin Letter

Recommended for 14+ Show Run Time: 75 minutes / No Intermission

TICKETS $45

UNDER 30 $35

Location/Venue Name
Cameco Capitol Arts Centre

  • 20 Queen Street, Port Hope, L1A 2Y7
Friday, August 15
07:00 PM

Let Me Explain - A Green Light Arts' Production

Friday, August 15 to Saturday, August 16

Let Me Explain

A Green Light Arts' Production

A hilarious night of songs, satire, and personal stories.

Izad Etemadi has spent most of his life explaining himself to others: his ethnicity, his sexuality, the pronunciation of his name. But as an elder-millennial dealing with back pain and digestive issues, he doesn’t have the time or energy to keep explaining things. This queer Iranian-Canadian immigrant born in Germany is going to attempt to explain his entire existence in 60-ish minutes, so he never has to do it again.

“One talented comedic actor who has created… a gift of a show.” – The Slotkin Letter

Recommended for 14+ Show Run Time: 75 minutes / No Intermission

TICKETS $45

UNDER 30 $35

Location/Venue Name
Cameco Capitol Arts Centre

  • 20 Queen Street, Port Hope, L1A 2Y7
Saturday, August 16
07:00 PM

Let Me Explain - A Green Light Arts' Production

Saturday, August 16 to Sunday, August 17

Let Me Explain

A Green Light Arts' Production

A hilarious night of songs, satire, and personal stories.

Izad Etemadi has spent most of his life explaining himself to others: his ethnicity, his sexuality, the pronunciation of his name. But as an elder-millennial dealing with back pain and digestive issues, he doesn’t have the time or energy to keep explaining things. This queer Iranian-Canadian immigrant born in Germany is going to attempt to explain his entire existence in 60-ish minutes, so he never has to do it again.

“One talented comedic actor who has created… a gift of a show.” – The Slotkin Letter

Recommended for 14+ Show Run Time: 75 minutes / No Intermission

TICKETS $45

UNDER 30 $35

Location/Venue Name
Cameco Capitol Arts Centre

  • 20 Queen Street, Port Hope, L1A 2Y7
Sunday, August 17
07:00 PM

Let Me Explain - A Green Light Arts' Production

Sunday, August 17 to Monday, August 18

Let Me Explain

A Green Light Arts' Production

A hilarious night of songs, satire, and personal stories.

Izad Etemadi has spent most of his life explaining himself to others: his ethnicity, his sexuality, the pronunciation of his name. But as an elder-millennial dealing with back pain and digestive issues, he doesn’t have the time or energy to keep explaining things. This queer Iranian-Canadian immigrant born in Germany is going to attempt to explain his entire existence in 60-ish minutes, so he never has to do it again.

“One talented comedic actor who has created… a gift of a show.” – The Slotkin Letter

Recommended for 14+ Show Run Time: 75 minutes / No Intermission

TICKETS $45

UNDER 30 $35

Location/Venue Name
Cameco Capitol Arts Centre

  • 20 Queen Street, Port Hope, L1A 2Y7
Thursday, August 21
08:00 PM

Port Hope Jazz Festival

08:00 PM — 10:30 PM

The Port Hope Jazz Festival returns August 21 - 24, 2025 for another weekend of great music, sun and fun.

The weekend kicks off with a free concert on Thursday in the Memorial Park Bandshell where the Angela Pincente Big Band performs. The Jeremy Ledbetter Trio ends the day with a show in the BLou Room.

On Friday, Elizabeth Shepherd and Michael Occhipinti (ES: MO) will perform in the afternoon on the Beamish House patio. The Molly Johnson Quartet plays an evening show in Port Hope United Church, a venue known for its superior acoustics and perfect sight lines. Afterwards, there is a late‑night jam in the BLou Room, hosted by Michael Shand, Duncan Hopkins and Lorne Nehring, where musicians are invited to bring their instruments and perform.

Saturday is a full day of music, starting with something new to the Festival:  “Jazz and Java” - a talk by Dave Young in the Port Hope Public Library. Later, there’s Jazz Brunch with the Nancy Walker Quartet performing in the BLou Room, the André Valério Quartet will be playing Brazilian jazz in the Ganaraska Brewing Company and Jenie Thai will perform her blues‑flavoured music in Dreamer’s Cafe. In the evening, Dizzy and Fay will perform at the Hotel Carlyle & Restaurant, Oakland Stroke will raise the roof at the Ganaraska Hotel and the night will end with another late‑night jam session in the BLou Room.

The Festival wraps up Sunday with another music-filled brunch in the Carlyle featuring the Ale Nuñez Trio. The Alison Young Quintet performs at the Ganaraska Brewing Company and the Festival closes with Tryptique playing Jazz Vespers in Port Hope United Church.

Port Hope Jazz Festival is proud to present this great music featuring a cross-section of up‑and‑coming artists and seasoned veterans – all Canadian-based (some Port Hope‑based!) and all delivering their unique take on jazz.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Port Hope Jazz is a volunteer-driven, non-profit organization passionate about delivering the best of Canadian Jazz to residents and visitors in Port Hope, Ontario.

www.porthopejazz.com


porthopejazz@gmail.com
 

Location/Venue Name
Port Hope, ON

  • 56 Queen Street, Port Hope, L1A 3Z9
Friday, August 22
05:00 PM

Port Hope Jazz Festival

Friday, August 22 to Saturday, August 23
05:00 PM — 11:59 AM

The Port Hope Jazz Festival returns August 21 - 24, 2025 for another weekend of great music, sun and fun.

The weekend kicks off with a free concert on Thursday in the Memorial Park Bandshell where the Angela Pincente Big Band performs. The Jeremy Ledbetter Trio ends the day with a show in the BLou Room.

On Friday, Elizabeth Shepherd and Michael Occhipinti (ES: MO) will perform in the afternoon on the Beamish House patio. The Molly Johnson Quartet plays an evening show in Port Hope United Church, a venue known for its superior acoustics and perfect sight lines. Afterwards, there is a late‑night jam in the BLou Room, hosted by Michael Shand, Duncan Hopkins and Lorne Nehring, where musicians are invited to bring their instruments and perform.

Saturday is a full day of music, starting with something new to the Festival:  “Jazz and Java” - a talk by Dave Young in the Port Hope Public Library. Later, there’s Jazz Brunch with the Nancy Walker Quartet performing in the BLou Room, the André Valério Quartet will be playing Brazilian jazz in the Ganaraska Brewing Company and Jenie Thai will perform her blues‑flavoured music in Dreamer’s Cafe. In the evening, Dizzy and Fay will perform at the Hotel Carlyle & Restaurant, Oakland Stroke will raise the roof at the Ganaraska Hotel and the night will end with another late‑night jam session in the BLou Room.

The Festival wraps up Sunday with another music-filled brunch in the Carlyle featuring the Ale Nuñez Trio. The Alison Young Quintet performs at the Ganaraska Brewing Company and the Festival closes with Tryptique playing Jazz Vespers in Port Hope United Church.

Port Hope Jazz Festival is proud to present this great music featuring a cross-section of up‑and‑coming artists and seasoned veterans – all Canadian-based (some Port Hope‑based!) and all delivering their unique take on jazz.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Port Hope Jazz is a volunteer-driven, non-profit organization passionate about delivering the best of Canadian Jazz to residents and visitors in Port Hope, Ontario.

www.porthopejazz.com


porthopejazz@gmail.com
 

Location/Venue Name
Port Hope, ON

  • 56 Queen Street, Port Hope, L1A 3Z9
07:00 PM

Rez Gas

07:00 PM — 09:00 PM

Rez Gas

A world premiere musical about discovering home. 

After moving away from his home reservation to pursue a music career, Destin stumbles back into town with unexpected car trouble and lands at the Wide Wigwam, the diner at the centre of the community. There he finds many of those who he left behind and who want to remind him of his history and his place in the community. Described as Corner Gas meets Come From Away, Rez Gas is a beautiful expression of Indigenous joy with a hip-hop-infused, unforgettable score. 

“[Cale Crowe is] a rising star with… the spirit to honour his home and family.” – Watershed Magazine

Who is this show for?
Recommended for 14+, contains mature language and themes.

How long is the show?
Run time is approximately 120 minutes. 

Are there any special performances?
Pay-What-You-Can Preview - August 22
Talk Back Thursday - August 28, September 4
Indigenous Community Night - August 29
Relaxed Performance - August 31

How much are tickets?
Adults - $48
30 and Under - $40
Shop, Dine & Show $80

Location/Venue Name
Cameco Capitol Arts Centre

  • 20 Queen Street, Port Hope, L1A 2Y7
Saturday, August 23
10:30 AM

Port Hope Jazz Festival

10:30 AM — 11:59 AM

The Port Hope Jazz Festival returns August 21 - 24, 2025 for another weekend of great music, sun and fun.

The weekend kicks off with a free concert on Thursday in the Memorial Park Bandshell where the Angela Pincente Big Band performs. The Jeremy Ledbetter Trio ends the day with a show in the BLou Room.

On Friday, Elizabeth Shepherd and Michael Occhipinti (ES: MO) will perform in the afternoon on the Beamish House patio. The Molly Johnson Quartet plays an evening show in Port Hope United Church, a venue known for its superior acoustics and perfect sight lines. Afterwards, there is a late‑night jam in the BLou Room, hosted by Michael Shand, Duncan Hopkins and Lorne Nehring, where musicians are invited to bring their instruments and perform.

Saturday is a full day of music, starting with something new to the Festival:  “Jazz and Java” - a talk by Dave Young in the Port Hope Public Library. Later, there’s Jazz Brunch with the Nancy Walker Quartet performing in the BLou Room, the André Valério Quartet will be playing Brazilian jazz in the Ganaraska Brewing Company and Jenie Thai will perform her blues‑flavoured music in Dreamer’s Cafe. In the evening, Dizzy and Fay will perform at the Hotel Carlyle & Restaurant, Oakland Stroke will raise the roof at the Ganaraska Hotel and the night will end with another late‑night jam session in the BLou Room.

The Festival wraps up Sunday with another music-filled brunch in the Carlyle featuring the Ale Nuñez Trio. The Alison Young Quintet performs at the Ganaraska Brewing Company and the Festival closes with Tryptique playing Jazz Vespers in Port Hope United Church.

Port Hope Jazz Festival is proud to present this great music featuring a cross-section of up‑and‑coming artists and seasoned veterans – all Canadian-based (some Port Hope‑based!) and all delivering their unique take on jazz.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Port Hope Jazz is a volunteer-driven, non-profit organization passionate about delivering the best of Canadian Jazz to residents and visitors in Port Hope, Ontario.

www.porthopejazz.com


porthopejazz@gmail.com
 

Location/Venue Name
Port Hope, ON

  • 56 Queen Street, Port Hope, L1A 3Z9
Sunday, August 24
11:30 AM

Port Hope Jazz Festival

Sunday, August 24 to Monday, August 25
11:30 AM — 05:30 AM

The Port Hope Jazz Festival returns August 21 - 24, 2025 for another weekend of great music, sun and fun.

The weekend kicks off with a free concert on Thursday in the Memorial Park Bandshell where the Angela Pincente Big Band performs. The Jeremy Ledbetter Trio ends the day with a show in the BLou Room.

On Friday, Elizabeth Shepherd and Michael Occhipinti (ES: MO) will perform in the afternoon on the Beamish House patio. The Molly Johnson Quartet plays an evening show in Port Hope United Church, a venue known for its superior acoustics and perfect sight lines. Afterwards, there is a late‑night jam in the BLou Room, hosted by Michael Shand, Duncan Hopkins and Lorne Nehring, where musicians are invited to bring their instruments and perform.

Saturday is a full day of music, starting with something new to the Festival:  “Jazz and Java” - a talk by Dave Young in the Port Hope Public Library. Later, there’s Jazz Brunch with the Nancy Walker Quartet performing in the BLou Room, the André Valério Quartet will be playing Brazilian jazz in the Ganaraska Brewing Company and Jenie Thai will perform her blues‑flavoured music in Dreamer’s Cafe. In the evening, Dizzy and Fay will perform at the Hotel Carlyle & Restaurant, Oakland Stroke will raise the roof at the Ganaraska Hotel and the night will end with another late‑night jam session in the BLou Room.

The Festival wraps up Sunday with another music-filled brunch in the Carlyle featuring the Ale Nuñez Trio. The Alison Young Quintet performs at the Ganaraska Brewing Company and the Festival closes with Tryptique playing Jazz Vespers in Port Hope United Church.

Port Hope Jazz Festival is proud to present this great music featuring a cross-section of up‑and‑coming artists and seasoned veterans – all Canadian-based (some Port Hope‑based!) and all delivering their unique take on jazz.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Port Hope Jazz is a volunteer-driven, non-profit organization passionate about delivering the best of Canadian Jazz to residents and visitors in Port Hope, Ontario.

www.porthopejazz.com


porthopejazz@gmail.com
 

Location/Venue Name
Port Hope, ON

  • 56 Queen Street, Port Hope, L1A 3Z9
Wednesday, August 27
08:00 PM

Port Hope Movies in the Park

08:00 PM — 11:00 PM

Join us for a free outdoor movie in Memorial Park. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to our pop-up, open-air theatre in downtown Port Hope.

Come downtown early to explore our business district, and enjoy a meal (dine-in or takeout) from one of our local restaurants. Concessions will also be available for purchase in the park. 

Show time is dusk. Our Movies in the Park series presents films for the whole family; where possible, movies will be shown with subtitles. 

Movie in the Park dates:
•    June 30 - Labyrinth (1986)
•    July 16  - The Secret Life of Pets (2016)
•    July 30 -  Elf (2003)
•    August 13 - Ratatouille (2007)
•    August 27 - A Minecraft Movie (2025)

If severe weather on movie night, the experience will be moved indoors to our rain venue: Fall Fair Centre, 62 McCaul St.

Location/Venue Name
Port Hope Memorial Park

  • 44 Queen St, Port Hope, L1A 2Y7