What’s Up YQG: Cabaret, Jim Gaffigan in Windsor-Essex weekend events

CTV Windsor's Melanie Kentner and 89X’s Jonny Parks take us through events and entertainment in the city this weekend.

Musical theatre, comedy and old time rock-and-roll are in the lineup for local events this weekend.

Here’s a look at events in Windsor-Essex March 5-8.

Sho Art Studios Presents Cabaret

Friday March 6 to Sunday March 8

Enjoy Cabaret at Sho Art Studios.

Cabaret is an American musical with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and a book by Joe Masteroff. It is based on the play I Am a Camera by John Van Druten, premiered in 1951, which in turn was based on the 1939 novel Goodbye to Berlin by Christopher Isherwood. For ticket information please contact www.brctheatreco.com

Seriously Trivia at Walkerville Brewery

Thursday March 5 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Mack Flash will be here March 5th with games starting at 6:30pm - always free to play and great prizes to be won!

Pints & Poses at Sandwich Brewing Co.

Thursday March 5 6:30 pm

Stretch and sip! Check out yoga classes at the brewery

Trivia Night at Manchester Bar

Thursday March 5 7:00 pm

Join your host, BRN Trivia, at The Manchester Bar every Thursday at 7pm for free trivia with prizes for the winning teams.

Jokes On Me Comedy Tour at The Banded Goose

Thursday March 5 7:00 pm

If your idea of a good night includes beer, friends, and uncontrollable laughter — this night is for you!

Trivia Night at the Canadian Aviation Museum

Friday March 6 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

The trivia is general knowledge with some aviation themes sprinkled in for fun!

Jim Gaffigan: Everything is Wonderful!

Friday March 6 8:00 pm

Superstar comedian Jim Gaffigan is set to take The Colosseum stage with all-new material on his Everything is Wonderful!

Windsor Symphony Orchestra presents Mendelssohn’s Elijah

Saturday March 7 to Sunday March 8

Reggie Smith Jr. (bass) returns to sing the title role in Mendelssohn’s Elijah – a dramatic oratorio that captures the biblical prophet’s struggles and triumphs.

Wolfhead Distillery Tours

Saturday March 7

Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at our den, where we craft award-winning whisky, vodka, and gin.

Forever Seger

Saturday March 7 8:00 pm

Experience the power and passion of classic rock with Forever Seger, the ultimate tribute to the music of Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band!

Asylum: Windsor’s Dark Alternative night

Saturday March 7 to Sunday March 8

Windsor’s dark alternative dance event returns!

Pints & Poses at Sandwich Brewing Co.

Sunday March 8 10:00 am

Stretch and sip! Check out yoga classes at the brewery

Board Game Sunday at North 42 Degrees

Sunday March 82:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Sundays are the ultimate fundays at North 42 Degrees Estate Winery! Join us for an afternoon of good times at our Board Games Sunday!

Windsor Spitfires vs. Kitchener Rangers

Sunday March 8 4:05 pm

Catch two top OHL teams in action as the Spitfires face off against the Rangers at the WFCU Centre. Don’t miss the energy, talent, and great hockey.

Walkerville In Bloom Live Podcast Panel

Sunday March 85:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Join us at Walkerville Brewery for Walkerville in Bloom – a live podcast panel celebrating the people, ideas and creativity shaping our neighbourhood.