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Things to see and do in Stratford and area this weekend: April 12 to 14

Promising to be bigger and better than ever before, this year's milestone Stratford Home and Leisure Show takes place on Saturday and Sunday
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A representative of Will Mark Cabinet Design at last year's Stratford Home and Leisure Show.

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Friday 

Rotary Club of Stratford’s COMMIT Fashion Show

6 p.m. to 10 p.m. @ Mitchell West Perth Community Center, 185 Wellington St., Mitchell.

Join the Rotary Club of Stratford for a night of this spring’s latest fashion – as well as food, drinks, a silent and live auction, and live music. Tickets are $35. Contact [email protected] for tickets.

Euchre with Emily

6:30 p.m. @ Royal Canadian Legion Branch 8, 804 Ontario St. B1, Stratford. 

The Emily Murphy Centre is hosting their first charity euchre event, featuring a silent auction, snacks, a bar, prizes, and a whole heap of fun. 

Saturday

Stratford Farmer's Market 

7 a.m. to Noon @ Burnside Agriplex, 357 McCarthy Rd., Stratford. 

Organized by the Stratford and District Agricultural Society. Indoor market expands to outdoors May to October. Veggies, cheese, meats, baking, flowers, crafts, handmade gifts. Backbacon on a bun and farmer's sausage available via fundraising BBQ.

More info here.

40th Annual Stratford Home & Leisure Show 

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. @ The Stratford Rotary Complex, 353 McCarthy Rd., Stratford. 

Promising to be bigger and better than ever before, this year’s milestone event takes place on Saturday and Sunday and spans two buildings with a plethora of booths and exhibitors. 

Corks & Curds: Wine, Cheese, and Beer Celebration

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. @ Grayson Mills, 114 Erie St., Stratford. 

Grayson Mills is inviting you to “indulge in the richness of fine wines, sample artisanal cheeses crafted with passion, and savor the refreshing flavors of local craft brews.”

Grand Trunk Community Dialogue #2 

2 p.m. to 4 p.m. @ Stratford City Hall, 1 Wellington St., Stratford. 

The City of Stratford’s ad hoc Grand Trunk renewal committee will be hosting another “community dialogue” to engage with residents on the future of the site

Brahms Violin Concerto with Sarah Pratt 

7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. @ Avondale United Church, 194 Avondale Avenue, Stratford. 

The Stratford Symphony Orchestra brings Beethoven and Brahms to Stratford with their April Masterworks concert. Beethoven’s fiery Egmont overture starts the night before Sarah Pratt joins to perform the Brahms violin concerto

Saturday Night Live – Kristen Renee/ Kevin California

8 p.m. @ The Bunker Performance Lounge and Cafe, 104 Wellington St., Stratford.

Experience an “unforgettable evening” of live music that The Bunker Performance Lounge and Cafe, featuring Kristen Renée and Kevin California.

Sunday

El Cactus Taco Shop x Matilda Gallery and Art Bar’s Brunch series

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. @ Matilda Gallery and Art Bar, 85 Downie St., Stratford. 

The popular mexican restaurant is presenting a fusion brunch series at Matilda Gallery and Art Bar this Sunday.