Concerts

* Aug. 21

Brott Music Festival presents Mahler's Symphony No. 2, Resurrection, 7:30 p.m., McIntyre Theatre, Mohawk College, 135 Fennell Ave. W. $25, seniors $20, students $10. 905-525-7664, ext. 16, brottmusic.com

* Aug. 24

Music at Fieldcote presents Lunch at Allen's, 7 p.m., Fieldcote Memorial Park and Museum, 64 Sulphur Springs Rd., Ancaster.

* Aug. 27, 28

Jessica Simpson, 8:30 p.m., Fallsview Casino. Doors 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $70. 1-877-833-3110, ticketmaster.ca

* Aug. 31

Valerie Tryon: Renowned pianist plays at Fieldcote in Ancaster, 64 Sulphur Springs Rd., 7 p.m. Joined by members of the Steeltown Symphony playing the Intermezzo from Cavalleria usticanna by Pietro Mascagni, as well as Mozart. Bring a lawn chair.

* Sept. 5

The 5th Dimension, featuring original member Florence LaRue, 9 p.m., Sept. 5 and 6, Fallsview Casino. Doors 8 p.m. Tickets start at $20. 1-877-833-3110, ticketmaster.ca

* Sept. 12

The Spitfire Band/Lancaster Gala: A black-tie big-band dinner and dance, 7 p.m., featuring The Spitfire Band celebrating the 20th year of flight by Hamilton's Avro Lancaster at Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, Hamilton International Airport. Some tickets remaining $100, $75 seniors. 905-679-4183, warplane.com

Clubs

Thursday

* Bluemoon Lounge, Burlington: The Quadrofonics, The Book of Gnomes

* Carrigan Arms, Burlington: Open Jam with James Anthony, 8 p.m.

* Cat 'n' Fiddle: Brian Griffith, J.P. Riemens

* Corktown: King Clancy

* Dizzy Weasel: Joseph Roy, 8 p.m.

* Jam Rock: Sharon Musgrave and Friends

* Star Lounge: DJ Jones and The Perfect Note

* Three 16 Lounge: Open mike with Chris Clause

* 2020 Lakeside: Move On

* Whiskey Joe's: Detour

* Whistling Walrus: Terra Lightfoot, 10:30 p.m.

Friday

* Boston Manor: The Joys, Honeymoon Suite

* Bluemoon Lounge, Burlington: The Entertainment

* Casbah: The Waking Eyes, 10 p.m.

* Coach and Lantern: Mykul

* Corktown: Blind Mule, The Welcome Home Show

* 1505 North Restaurant and Lounge: Peter Marino (and Saturday)

* Gladstone Tavern: Ronnie and the Rockets (and Saturday)

* Rousseau House, Ancaster: Dave Ptolemy Band, 6 p.m.

* Slye Fox Pub: Prakash John and the Blues Angels

* Star Lounge: Wylde Smoke

* Three 16 Lounge: Max Cann, 9 p.m.

* Whiskey Joe's: Slo Motion Walter

* Whistling Walrus: Ray Materick

Saturday

* Bluemoon Lounge, Burlington: Mass Conception

* Brassie Pub, Ancaster: Dave Ptolemy Band

* Boston Manor: Higher Octane, Skinny Lynard

* Carrigan Arms, Burlington: James Anthony, Debbie Flemming, 2 p.m.

* Casbah: 40 Sons and Daughters, Porcelain Youth, Paradox Hotel, 5:30 p.m.; The Bleeding Heart Massacre, It Lies Within, To the Lions, 10 p.m.

* Casbah Lounge: Ten Kens, Metz, Indian Ocean, Brown Bird, 8 p.m.

* Coach and Lantern: TNT Blues Band

* Corktown: Groove Corp.

* Liquid Lounge: Blind River with the Bareback Riders

* Pepper Jack Cafe: The Free Press, Jets to Ground

* Slye Fox: Tim Park

* 2020 Lakeside: Shine

* Whiskey Joe's: Soul Mate

Sunday

* Cat 'n' Fiddle: Jazz trio

* Doors Pub: Jelly and Reg's Cafe Open Jam

* Slainte: Jamie Oakes

* Thirsty Cactus, Dundas: Semi Tone, 2 p.m.

* Whiskey Joe's: Open Jam

Monday

* Casbah: The Birthday Cakes, Meadowlark Lemon, Dirty Nil, The Point Ohs, The Bonduros, 7 p.m.

* Jack Astor's (Stoney Creek): Mono Tone, 8:30 p.m.

* Pepper Jack Cafe: Scott Cook, Open Stage

Tuesday

* Casbah Lounge: Open mike hosted by Matt Jelly, 8 p.m.

* Doors Pub: Ryan and Nigel's Jam

* Lezley's Chaps, Burlington: Judy Marsale

* Pepper Jack Cafe: Gypsophilia

* West Town Bar and Grill: Songwriters showcase with Paul Riemens, 8 p.m.

Wednesday

* Casbah: Don Caballero, Ponytail, Circuitbreaker, 8 p.m.

* Doors Pub: Ania and Jeff's Jam

* Jack Astors, Burlington: Semi Tone, 8 p.m.

* Pepper Jack Cafe: The Perpetrators

Jazz

Saturday

* Brownies After Dark, Tapas Bar: Jazz musicians, 7 p.m.

Sunday

* Cat 'n' Fiddle: Jazz Trio

Wednesday

* Cat 'n' Fiddle: Steve Collett

* Corktown: Darcy Hepner, 8 p.m.

Comedy

Thursday

* Doors Pub: Open mike and standup comedy

Friday

* Yuk Yuk's, Airport Inn, 9 p.m.

* Club 54: Casey Corsin, 8 p.m.

Saturday

* Club 54: Kenny Robinson, 8 p.m.

* Yuk Yuk's, Airport Inn, 8 and 10:30 p.m.

Deadline for submissions to this listing is 1 p.m. on FRIDAY before the next week's publication.

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