The first full week of March in Markham leans toward International Women's Day, which falls on Sunday, March 8, with a conference, workshops and fundraisers planned around it. There is also a busy weekend at Flato Markham Theatre, a handful of free sessions at Markham Public Library branches and two more weekends of warehouse sales at the Markham Fairgrounds. Here is a selection of what's on from Monday, March 2 to Sunday, March 8, based on local event listings. Times and availability can change, so check with organizers before heading out.
On stage at Flato Markham Theatre
The 3 Impersonators, Friday, March 6, 8 p.m.: singers Martin Dube, Steeve Diamond and Sylvie Fortin take on more than 100 voices from popular music with a live band. Tickets are listed from $15 to $63.
What You Won't Do For Love, Saturday, March 7, 7 p.m.: Toronto's Why Not Theatre stages a show featuring environmentalist David Suzuki and Tara Cullis, looking back on their marriage and decades of climate work, with a question-and-answer session afterward. Tickets are listed from $15 to $73.
Walk Together, Children, Sunday, March 8, 4 p.m.: the Nathaniel Dett Chorale performs a program rooted in Black spirituals that also takes in classical, gospel and blues. Tickets are listed from $15 to $63.
International Women's Day
Pink Ribbon Boutique celebration, Wednesday, March 4, 6 to 8 p.m.: expert talks, bra-fitting education and women-led businesses, in support of the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation. Admission is free, with donations welcome.
Women Entrepreneur Tea and Chat, Thursday, March 5, 6 to 7 p.m., Angus Glen branch of Markham Public Library: a free meetup for women running businesses.
International Women's Day conference, Saturday, March 7, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Rouge River Community Centre: the fifth annual event, run by Authentically Evolving under the theme Give to Gain, includes speakers, a fashion show, vendors and a buffet lunch. A portion of ticket sales supports SoloMama LaunchPad, a non-profit that helps single mothers start businesses.
Blooms Bar at Kate's Garden, Saturday, March 7, 2 to 3:30 p.m.: a build-your-own bouquet workshop, listed at $60.
Free sessions and community
Landlord and tenant rights, Tuesday, March 3, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Aaniin branch of Markham Public Library: the Community Legal Clinic of York Region explains the rules on both sides of a lease.
Gateways to Pathways talent and industry forum, Saturday, March 7, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., York University's Markham Campus: a free day connecting job seekers with employers and employment services.
Candle-making at Rouge River Brewing Company, Sunday, March 8, 2 p.m.: make three soy candles, listed at $55.
Sound healing and charity art gathering, Sunday, March 8, 4 to 8 p.m., Studio Syn: an evening of sound healing, live music and art, supporting children in underserved villages in Iran.
Shopping
Nobis friends and family sale, Thursday, March 5 to Sunday, March 8, Markham Fairgrounds: outerwear listed at up to 70 per cent off, with free entry.
Luxury cosmetics warehouse sale, Thursday, March 5 to Sunday, March 8, Markham Fairgrounds: makeup, skin care and hair care, listed at 50 per cent off or more.
Zwilling factory sale, Saturday and Sunday, March 7 and 8, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., with a second weekend on March 14 and 15: cookware and knives at the company's Markham warehouse. Entry is free.
Deadlines to note
Markham Recreation is hiring, with applications accepted until March 22. Young entrepreneurs with a business idea have until April 27 to apply to the Summer Company program, which offers up to $3,000 in grant funding along with mentorship.
