The Way We Feel: A Concert Celebration of the Songs of Gordon Lightfoot
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaThe Way We Feel – an ongoing live concert celebration of the songs of Gordon Lightfoot – brings a variety of Canada’s finest contemporary roots/blues/folk/jazz artists together to explore and showcase the songs of one of Canada’s greatest living songwriters. First performed in 2003, the concert has featured more than a 100 different Canadian artists... Read more »
Cantrip
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaThe name Cantrip is an Old Scots word meaning a charm, magic spell or piece of mischief and it aptly describes the unexpected twists and turns in their musical arrangements, likewise the compelling potency of their musicianship. Swirling border pipes, raging fiddle, thunderous guitar and three rich voices blend to create a sound energetic enough... Read more »
We Walk The Line – A Tribute To Johnny Cash
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaThis hit after hit show is a true Johnny Cash experience that celebrates the music and life of 'The Man In Black' and his fun-loving wife, June Carter. This concert covers the entire career of Johnny Cash from the 1950s at Sun Records to 2003 with the American Recordings label and includes Johnny's biggest hits... Read more »
Lunch At Allen’s
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaMURRAY McLAUCHLAN, CINDY CHURCH, MARC JORDAN and IAN THOMAS ARE LUNCH AT ALLEN’S Lunch At Allen’s is a musical powerhouse comprising four remarkable Canadian talents: Murray McLauchlan, Cindy Church, Marc Jordan and Ian Thomas. As individuals, they have written for or sung on over 25,000,000 CDs, penning hits forJosh Groban, Chicago, Bonnie Raitt, America, Santana,... Read more »
Film at The Stockey: First We Eat
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for this second back-by-popular-demand screening of former Parry Sound resident Suzanne Crocker's film First We Eat! Putting food sovereignty to the test in the far North of Canada – filmmaker Suzanne Crocker (raised in Parry Sound), living just 300 km from the Arctic Circle, removes absolutely all grocery store food from her house.... Read more »
Canadian Country Music Legends
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaFeaturing: Duncan Fremlin and Whiskey Jack, Douglas John Cameron, Marie Bottrell, and Brian and Susie Good. View the full concert program here: Tickets are $38.95 + HST each. BUY TICKETS ONLINE HERE Tickets can also be purchased during our business hours by calling our Box Office at 705-746-4466 extension 205 or visiting us at 2... Read more »
Menopause The Musical
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaSmash Hit Returns - Menopause The Musical! After 5 years "Menopause The Musical" returns to The Stockey Centre. Come see what millions of women worldwide, have been laughing, cheering and raving about for years!Set in a department store, four women with nothing in common, realize they have a lot more to share, than they ever... Read more »
Film at The Stockey: Don’t Worry Darling
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaA 1950s housewife living with her husband in a utopian experimental community begins to worry that his glamorous company could be hiding disturbing secrets. Starring Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, Olivia Wilde, Chris Pine, and Gemma Chan. Directed by Olivia Wilde. Tickets are $12 each. Please note this film is rated R for sexuality, violent content,... Read more »
O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaPresented by James & Jamesy (UK) Fans of Monty Python, Mr. Bean, and Dr. Seuss… Grab your teacups! Combining British propriety with an unabashed love for the unexpected, London’s 3-time Impresario Award-winning duo steep an outrageously funny and brilliantly inventive show reminiscent of classic British pantos. “Complete and utter fun… for all ages.”★★★★★ CBC Rich... Read more »
Michael Kaeshammer
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaMichael Kaeshammer has invested a lot – countless hours at the keyboard, hundreds of recordings, thousands of live performances, millions of miles in the air and on the road – all in pursuit of a mastery of 12 notes across 88 keys. But for the acclaimed Canadian pianist and singer, there is no set destination,... Read more »
The Tenth Annual One-of-a-Kind Christmas Artisan Show
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaChristmas at the Stockey Centre will showcase the work of talented artisans, providing an opportunity to find that special something for the hard-to-buy-for person on your Christmas list, a unique gift that will delight, or something special for yourself! The show will run on Friday November 25th from 2pm to 7pm and from 10am to... Read more »
Lennie Gallant: The Innkeeper’s Christmas
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaCome join Lennie Gallant and his amazing band for some overdue Christmas Cheer! Lennie’s is excited to bring his Innkeeper’s Christmas Concert to you this year. This holiday favourite is full of original seasonal songs, stories and exciting accompanying visuals on screen! Lennie released his first long awaited Christmas album in 2021 to much praise... Read more »
Film at The Stockey: Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaThis feature-length documentary explores the life of singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen as seen through the prism of his internationally renowned hymn, Hallelujah. Tickets are $12 each. Please note this film is rated PG-13. BUY TICKETS ONLINE HERE Tickets can also be purchased during our business hours by calling our Box Office at 705-746-4466 extension 205 or... Read more »
Sleigh Bells and Brass
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaSleigh Bells and Brass – The Christmas season is celebrated in full by the Orillia Silver Band with plenty of favourites for holiday traditionalists. Music from Tschaikovsky’s Nutcracker Ballet and the ever-popular Christmas Festival by Leroy Anderson are sure to please. And don’t miss the band’s well-known sing-along-by-request Christmas carol segment! Tickets are: Adults -... Read more »
Film at The Stockey: See How They Run
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaIn the West End of 1950s London, plans for a movie version of a smash-hit play come to an abrupt halt after a pivotal member of the crew is murdered. When world-weary Inspector Stoppard (Sam Rockwell) and eager rookie Constable Stalker (Saoirse Ronan) take on the case, the two find themselves thrown into a puzzling... Read more »
Free Family Holiday Film: Christmas at Cattle Hill
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaKlara the Calf is excited to spend her first Christmas on Cattle Hill with her father, but when they arrive at the farm Klara is disappointed to see he has not attempted to decorate for the holidays. When her father is unexpectedly called away for work, Klara sees it as an opportunity to make Cattle... Read more »
Film at The Stockey: The Phantom of the Open
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaThe Phantom of the Open is a British biographical comedy-drama film directed by Craig Roberts, about the exploits of Maurice Flitcroft. Flitcroft, a dreamer and unrelenting optimist, manages to gain entry to the 1976 British Open Golf Championship qualification round despite being a complete novice. The screenplay by Simon Farnaby was based upon the biography... Read more »
Film at The Stockey: Pure Grit
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaPure Grit is both a thrilling tale of extreme bareback horse racing, and an intimate love story. Chronicling three years in the life of a young Native American bareback horse racer, her unwavering determination, and the relationships that sustain her. Sharmaine is a former horse racing champion, determined to ride and win. It's been a... Read more »
Film at The Stockey: The Banshees of Inisherin
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaTwo lifelong friends find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship, with alarming consequences for both of them. Starring Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Kerry Condon, and Barry Keoghan. Directed by Martin McDonagh. Tickets are $12 each. Please note this film is rated R. BUY TICKETS ONLINE HERE Don't miss out on our... Read more »
SOLD OUT: Jann Arden
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaA waitlist is available by contacting our Box Office at 705-746-4466 extension 205. Presented by The Charles W. Stockey Centre and Get Off The Bus Concerts, in support of the West Parry Sound Health Centre. Sponsored by All Points North Group. Jann Arden is a multi-platinum, award-winning singer, songwriter, actor and author. Arden has released... Read more »
Film at The Stockey: Wildhood
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaPostponed from February 9th, 2023, due to the weather. Our Box Office has contacted ticket holders. Two-spirit Mi’kmaw teenager Link (Phillip Lewitski) is just discovering — and asserting — his sexuality when his already volatile home life goes off the rails. His abusive father explodes after the cops bust Link and his half-brother Travis (Avery... Read more »
Film at The Stockey: The Menu
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaA couple (Anya Taylor-Joy and Nicholas Hoult) travels to a coastal island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef (Ralph Fiennes) has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises. Nominated at the 2023 Golden Globes for Best Actor in a Motion Picture for Ralph Fiennes and Best Actress for Anya Taylor-Joy. Tickets... Read more »
Film at The Stockey: She Said
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaTwo-time Academy Award® nominee Carey Mulligan (Promising Young Woman, An Education) and Emmy nominee Zoe Kazan (The Plot Against America, The Big Sick) star as New York Times reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor, who together broke one of the most important stories in a generation--a story that shattered decades of silence around the subject... Read more »
Free March Break Events & Activities
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaIn a partnership between The Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts, the Parry Sound Public Library, and the Bobby Orr Community Centre, all three locations will be giving out ballots to all attendees to fill out to be drawn to win a prize basket at the end of the March Break - you... Read more »
Filthy Rich and the Empty Pockets
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaCome celebrate Saint Patrick's Day at The Stockey Centre with Filthy Rich and the Empty Pockets! Filthy Rich and the Empty Pockets play what people want to hear when they go to see a live band—all the hits! Performing a repertoire of radio-friendly classic-rock and pop, this band gets you dancing and singing along to... Read more »
Digging Roots
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaDigging Roots breathe life into songs from their land, Turtle Island, to raise their voices in solidarity with a global chorus of Indigenous artists, activists and change-makers. For over a decade, JUNO Award winners Digging Roots have traveled the world with a joyful message of resistance, celebrating Anishinabe and Onkwehonwe traditions of round dance and... Read more »
Paddling Film Festival 2023
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaPaddling Film Festival World Tour 2023 Join us at The Stockey Centre for a screening of winning and shortlisted paddling films as well as a silent auction all in support of Global Medic – Disaster Relief & Humanitarian Aid. The Paddling Film Festival has been showcasing the very best paddling films since 2006. Be inspired... Read more »
Film at The Stockey: The Whale
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaA reclusive, morbidly obese English teacher attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter. Starring Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, and Hong Chau. Nominated at the 95th Academy Awards for Best Actor Brenda Fraser, Best Supporting Actress Hong Chau, and Best Makeup and Hairstyling for Adrien Morot, Judy Chin, and Anne Marie Bradley. Tickets are $12... Read more »
‘Til I Hear You Sing! The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaFor over half a century, Andrew Lloyd Webber's music have dazzled audiences. He has composed 13 musicals, a song cycle, a set of variations, two film scores, and a Latin Requiem Mass. Several of his songs have been widely recorded and were hits outside of their parent musicals, notably "The Music of the Night" and... Read more »
New Location: Madchild Live in Parry Sound
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaUpdate, March 31st, 2023: Please note this event is moving to a new location. Ticket holders are currently being contacted by our Box Office. Details on the new location can be found at: https://MadchildPS.eventbrite.ca MADCHILD Live in Parry Sound Presented by R-Evolution Media Studio. Special Guest: Robbie G
Film at The Stockey: Alice, Darling
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaIn the taut thriller ALICE, DARLING, Oscar® nominee Anna Kendrick ("Up in the Air") stars as a woman pushed to the breaking point by her psychologically abusive boyfriend, Simon. While on vacation with two close girlfriends, Alice rediscovers the essence of herself and gains some much-needed perspective. Slowly, she starts to fray the cords of... Read more »
RON JAMES – Back Where I Belong
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaCanada's stand-out amongst ‘stand-ups', award-winning comedian RON JAMES has been selling out theatres for over 20 years with his marathon, side-splitting performances. Marshalling a comedian's eye for satire and a writer's ear for language, Ron takes his audience on a breath-taking, non-stop roller coaster ride, cutting a wide swath through contemporary culture with a razor-sharp... Read more »
Film at The Stockey: The Fabelmans
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaLoosely based on Spielberg's childhood growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, from age seven to eighteen, a young man named Sammy Fabelman discovers a shattering family secret, and explores how the power of movies help us see the truth about each other and ourselves. Starring Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, Seth Rogen, Gabriel LaBelle,... Read more »
Free Family Film – Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for this FREE Family Film on April 28th at 2pm! Seats are first come, first served upon arrival. This film is rated PG. A hard-on-his-luck hound Hank (Michael Cera) finds himself in a town full of cats who need a hero to defend them from a ruthless villain's (Ricky Gervais) evil plot to... Read more »
The Barb Kerr Women’s Gala 2023
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaPresented by The Charles W. Stockey Centre & Barb Kerr, join us for the second Barb Kerr Women's Gala: An Evening of Motivation and Fashion on Wednesday May 3rd! Featuring: Empowering Your Confidence Presented by: Barb Kerr, CFP®, TEP, CFDS, RRC® CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® IG Wealth Management Tips for Preparing Your Home to List Presented... Read more »
DEREK EDWARDS – In Praise Of The Ostrich
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaWith 'In Praise of the Ostrich' Derek Edwards moseys back into town on horse-drawn comedy wagon; a searing meander down life's twisting trails, steered effortfully by this 30-year veteran. He returns with a payload of blissfully funny personal stories – a cacophony of shenanigans – set to tickle the ribs and warm the heart. With an... Read more »
The Wacky World of Gardening with Frankie Flowers
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaThe Wacky World of Gardening - Frankie Flowers aka Frank Ferragine best selling gardening author and Canada's Garden Expert takes us on a journey through the wacky world of gardening following the tips and tricks gardeners have done, will do and some they shouldn't do - you will learn, you will laugh and you will become... Read more »
The Parry Sound Singers: Through The Looking Glass
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaThe Parry Sound Singers are a chorus of enthusiastic women who entertain at special functions upon request and also put on local shows. They are the premier chorus within the Town of Parry Sound for women who love to sing popular music with accompaniment! And this spring they are joining us at The Stockey Centre... Read more »
Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaPresented by The Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts and Get Off The Bus Concerts. Sponsored by Conrad Well Drilling LTD. In Support of Strings Across The Sky, with special guest members of Strings Across The Sky. A perfect Mother's Day Gift! Hearing Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy speak reverentially about the fiddle,... Read more »
PSHS Spring Fling
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaJoin Parry Sound High School for their annual spring concert at The Stockey Centre! Bands from the intermediate school and the High School will be performing. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for students. BUY TICKETS ONLINE HERE Tickets can also be purchased during our business hours by calling our Box Office at 705-746-4466 extension 405... Read more »
Strategic Plan Focus Group Sessions
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaJoin us at the Stockey Centre and ensure your voice is heard while we work to update our Strategic Plan. We want your feedback! Join us in making a difference in our community. When: Thursday May 18 Where: Prelude Room, The Stockey Centre Focus Group Sessions 2:00pm Business Community 4:00pm Community Members RSVP: dthompson@parrysound.ca
Film at The Stockey: The Son
A cautionary tale that follows a family as it struggles to reunite after falling apart. THE SON centers on Peter (Hugh Jackman), whose hectic life with his infant and new partner Beth (Vanessa Kirby) is upended when his ex-wife Kate (Laura Dern) appears at his door to discuss their son Nicholas (Zen McGrath), who is... Read more »
Cancelled: DANCE PARTY AND PERFORMANCE ON DRUMS
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaPlease note this event has been cancelled. Get ready to move your feet and groove to the beat with DJ POLOVIN and DJ DAVE, two of the hottest local DJs in Parry Sound! This dance party promises to be an unforgettable evening filled with the latest hits and dance anthems that will keep you on... Read more »
Happy Jack’s Motel
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaPresented by The Proscenium Club. Summer, 1989. Against a backdrop of robbery, secrets, sex and jazzercise, Happy Jack’s Motel becomes a dingy battleground offering eight people one last shot at escaping their dark fates. Happy Jack’s Motel depicts the fragmentation of the toxic male influence through its pop culture heyday of the 1980’s. In an... Read more »
The Comic Strippers (19+ Only)
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaA Male Stripper Parody and Improv Comedy Show Canadian Comedy Award Winner - Best Live Production WARNING: No extreme nudity, just extreme hilarity. A show for all genders. Please note this event is 19+ only. The Comic Strippers are a fictitious male stripper troupe, played by a cast of some of Canada’s best improvisational comedians. These... Read more »
The Material Girls
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaFrom the producers of ABBAMANIA, "The Material Girls" is a high energy musical production backed by studio musicians that recreate the ladies who topped the pop charts with all number one hit songs by Adele, Shania, Lady Gaga, Blonde, Ann Wilson, Madonna, and Cher. Songs from Adele's "Hello" to "Skyfall", Lady Gaga's "Born This Way"... Read more »
Whitehorse
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaWhitehorse is the prolific partnership of Melissa McClelland and Luke Doucet. Uninhibited by expectation, boldly adventurous and categorically talented, Whitehorse’s signature sound is always guitar-heavy, harmony-plentiful and lyrically deft. With an expansive run of records that freely and thrillingly dip in psychedelic country, pop noir, squalling blues rock and celestial folk, Whitehorse have pushed their... Read more »
POSTPONED: Bands on the Bay: Filthy Rich and the Empty Pockets
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaUPDATE JUNE 6TH, 2023: We are disappointed to be making this call today, but due to the special air quality statement in our area, we are postponing tonight's performance by Filthy Rich and the Empty Pockets to a later date. Typically, we would move the performance into our Performance Hall or Lobby, but both spaces... Read more »
Parry Sound High School presents Murder on the 518
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaRed-eye travelers on the westbound 518 are in for a surprise when first one passenger, and then another, mysteriously drop dead right before their eyes — and just as the train is halted by a rock slide in an isolated canyon. Because the pair appears to have been poisoned, anyone and everyone in the train... Read more »