The Niagara 48

Here’s what’s going on in Niagara over the next 48 hours.

STUFF TO DO

Today: The Thorold BIA Car Cruise and Community Market is happening from 5:00pm to dusk! Every Wednesday until August 27th, you can enjoy free raffles, food vendors and free entertainment at Battle of Beaverdams Park. 

Today: Hot Summer Nights returns in St. Catharines! At Walkinshaw Park this week, St. Catharines Fire Department crews will be on location keeping people cool, while giving everyone some lessons on fire safety in the process. Happens between 6:00pm and 8:00pm. 

Friday: The Figure Four are coming to Hernder Estate Wines! Hailing from St. Catharines and Thorold, Niagara's favourite party band is set to bring a rockin' good time! Every show for Figure Four is an all-request show - tickets available at Hernder's website. Music starts at 7:00pm. 

Friday: The Port Colborne Community Concert Series is back at H.H. Knoll Park, as The Bomb is taking to the stage to bring a Retro 80s experience. This show is free and starts at 7:00pm. 

Until Sunday: Menopause the Musical is showing at Avalon Theatre at Fallsview Casino! This unique production brings laughs to all, with eight showings this week. Tickets available at Fallsview's website. 

LOCAL SPORTS THIS WEEK

Niagara River Lions (Canadian Elite Basketball League)
July 16: Brampton @ Niagara, 7:00pm (Meridian Centre)
July 20: Scarborough @ Niagara, 3:00pm (Meridian Centre)

Welland Jackfish (Intercounty Baseball League)
July 18: Kitchener @ Welland, 7:15pm (Welland Stadium)
July 19: Chatham-Kent @ Welland, 6:05pm (Welland Stadium)

Niagara Ironbacks (Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League)
July 17: Niagara @ Geneva, 6:30pm
July 18: Auburn @ Niagara, 6:35pm (George Taylor Field)
July 19: Niagara @ Jamestown, 6:30pm
July 20: Auburn @ Niagara, 1:05pm (George Taylor Field)
July 20: Auburn @ Niagara, 4:05pm (George Taylor Field)

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