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Step back in time Theatre by the Bay presents Nine Mile Portage until June 13. The play, which is staged along Barrie’s waterfront trail, explores local history through stories and songs. theatrebythebay.com or 705-7359243. Pull up a lawn chair The annual Lawn Chair Luminata outdoor film series kicks off June 3. The series runs Wednesday nights until August at Heritage Park and Centennial Park. Admission is free. Feel the need for speed The Georgian College Autoshow takes over the Barrie Campus, 1 Georgian Dr. June 5 to 7. The largest outdoor auto show in North America features a live auction, Pfaff Porsche Autocross Track, new vehicle, classic cars and a kids zone. georigiancollegeautoshow.ca or 705-7225161. Honour Barrie The Barrie Concert Band presents Let’s Celebrate Barrie June 6 at Hi-Way Pentecostal Church. Experience Barrie in musical context with historical stories from MC Dan Dooley and thematic visuals. Concert is at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at Tourism Barrie and the MacLaren Art Centre. barrieconcertband.org. Get Jazzy The Barrie Jazz and Blues Festival takes over various venues around the city, including 68 || Our OurCity City2015 2015 68
in Barrie and surrounding areas Heritage Park and the City Hall Rotunda from June 11 to 22. barriejazzbluesfest.com. Enjoy the silver screen The Barrie Film Festival presents Screen One, a monthly film series on the first Wednesday and Thursday of each month. The films are from around the world and are shown at the Uptown Theater, 55 Dunlop St. W. barriefilmfestival.ca. See Wheels and Tracks in Motion The Simcoe County Museum, 1151 Highway 26 Minesing, and the Historical Construction Equipment Association of Canada host Wheels and Tracks in Motion June 13 and 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Take a wagon ride out to the gravel pits to see live demonstrations of steam-powered rollers, vintage road building equipment, rock crushing, grading, hoisting and more. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and students and $4 for children. museum.simcoe.ca or 705-7283721. Celebrate Barrie The 15th-annual Celebrate Barrie runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 6 on Barrie’s waterfront. Celebrate our community with free family fun. The festivities include rides and inflatables, petting zoo and animal displays, local entertainment, historic village and re-enactments and more than 50 community groups providing hands-on activities for kids. barrie.ca or 705-7394299.
Run! The Barrie Waterfront Half Marathon is set for June 7 along Barrie’s waterfront. The event includes a half marathon and relay, kids fun run as well as 10 and five-kilometre runs. barriehalfmarathon.com. Paddle up to a good time MEC Paddlefest Barrie runs June 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Centennial Beach Park. This annual festival is dedicated to paddlesport enthusiasts involved in kayaking, canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding. There will also be clinics for beginner to advanced paddlers. mec.ca/ paddlefest or barriepaddlefest@mec.ca. Cast a line with the kids The 11th-annual Kids Fishing Day is set for June 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Heritage Park. The Kempenfelt Rotary Club offers children an opportunity to experience fishing, learn about conservation and have fun. teachakidtofish.com. Promenade through downtown The 39th-annual Promenade Days and Canada Day celebration takes over downtown Barrie July 1 to 4. Merchants showcase their products and there will also be a petting zoo, face painting, midway, family stage, entertainment and more. A Kids Fun Zone takes over Heritage Park, featuring inflatables, games and face-painting. downtownbarrie.ca or 705-734-1414.