Windsor doesn’t slow down — it just changes pace.

From live performances and comedy nights to community events, markets, and playoff energy, there’s plenty happening across the city this week.

April 9 – April 16
Here’s what’s worth checking out around Windsor.

Late nights, loud beats, and Dark Alternative vibes taking over Windsor.

🎨 April 11 – Family Concert: The Jungle Book
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM | Capitol Theatre Windsor
A magical children’s ballet brings Mowgli, Baloo, and more beloved characters to life on stage.

🎭 April 11 – Matilda: The Musical
2:00 PM & 7:30 PM | St. Clair College Centre for the Arts
Join Matilda, an extraordinary girl with a vivid imagination and sharp mind in this musical.

🎭 April 11 – Newsies Jr.
2:00 PM & 7:00 PM | Ecole secondaire L’Essor, 13605 Saint Gregory's Road
Seize the day with Windsor Light Music Theatre’s Youth Performance Program.

🎶 April 11 – Voices of Spring Concert by Music Express
7:00 PM | Riverside United Church, Windsor
Enjoy a beautiful evening of music performed by Music Express.

🎩 April 16 – Hatsquerade
5:30 PM | St. Clair Centre for the Arts, 201 Riverside Drive West
Join a high-energy masquerade ball and hat show with DIY hat-making, live sketches, cocktails, contests, raffles, and live music.

🎤 April 17 – Supervillains of Comedy
Round 3 of Supervillains of Comedy hits Villains Beastro with a killer mix of Windsor locals and Detroit comics.

Expect a fast-paced night of stand-up, cheap drinks, and plenty of laughs—hosted
by Lilliana Nauta and featuring a stacked lineup from both sides of the border.

📍 Villains Beastro | 256 Pelissier St, Windsor, ON
🕒 7:30 PM doors | 8 PM show
🎟️ $10 online | $15 at the door
🔞 19+
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⭐ 4.9 | 555 Erie St E
A traditional Italian osteria where authentic meals, regional wines, and warm hospitality bring people together. More than just food, it’s a place for simple flavors, shared stories, and memorable experiences that feel like home. At Osteria Aventino, Social Dining means embracing the warmth of Italian tradition and the joy of gathering with others over authentic dishes. With a focus on community, connection, and discovery, we offer a warm, inviting space where every meal becomes a shared experience, that celebrate the joy of coming together.

Stand-up, roasts, and showcases guaranteed to keep the laughs coming.

🎤 April 11 – Mr. Lewin LIVE Comedy
8:00 PM | The Tipsy Toucan, 1444 Ottawa Street
Join acclaimed stand-up comedian Mr. Lewin for an uncensored night of razor-sharp wit and relatable humor.

🔥 April 11 – Fire House Comedy
5:30 PM | Hook & Ladder, 3690 Seminole Street
Enjoy a free live stand-up comedy show in Windsor’s firefighter-themed venue with talented comedians, great food, and drinks.

😂 April 14 – Phongheads Comedy Showcase
8:30 PM – 9:30 PM | Phog Lounge, 157 University Ave W
Enjoy live stand-up every Tuesday with new and seasoned comics.

Whether you’d rather enjoy the community event or attend a book launch, enjoy these events!

Enjoy markets, shows, fashion at Windsor.

🎉 April 10 – Birthday Bash 2026
5:30 PM – 11:30 PM | Fogolar Furlan, Windsor
Celebrate with a semi-formal dinner dance supporting Abode Respite.

🌸 April 11 – Sakura Anime Fest 2026
10:00 AM | St. Clair College Esports Nexus Arena, 2000 Talbot Road
Celebrate anime, gaming, and Japanese pop culture with cosplay, tournaments, local vendors, and family-friendly activities.

🌱 April 11 – Windsor-Essex Earth Day Market 2026
11:00 AM | LaSalle Event Centre, LaSalle, Ontario
A free, all-ages festival celebrating vegan, cruelty-free, and sustainable living with 50+ vendors, activities.

🦅 April 11 – Jack Miner’s National Wildlife Week 2026
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary
Enjoy a day of vendors, art, outdoor education, museum tours, kids’ activities, trolley rides, banding demos, and special bird shows.

✍️ April 11 – Creative Writing Circle
7:00 AM | Windsor Public Library – Central Branch, 185 Ouellette Avenue
Share your work and connect with other writers in a friendly environment. Open to all genres.

🎬 April 15 – Local Film Screening: “Canada’s Steel City – Ojibway”
6:30 PM | Local History Branch, Windsor Public Library, 3312 Sandwich Street
Celebrate National Canadian Film Day with a local short film.

🌱 April 16 – Plantastic Fun
4:00 PM | Windsor Public Library – Central Branch
Paint your own planter pot and take home seeds to plant!

Catch the excitement of Windsor’s sports scene with games and matches.

🤿 April 9–12 – Canada Cup of Diving
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre
Watch world-class divers from 10+ countries compete in all eight Olympic events, including springboard, platform, synchro, and mixed team competitions.

🏀 April 9- Windsor Express Playoffs vs KW Titans
7:00 PM | WFCU Centre
Catch the Windsor Express take on the KW Titans in a crucial playoff showdown as the series heats up in Game 3.

🏒 April 10 – Windsor Spitfires Playoffs vs Flint Firebirds
7:05 PM | WFCU Centre
Watch the Windsor Spitfires battle the Flint Firebirds in an exciting Round 2 playoff matchup.

⛹️ April 11 – Windsor Express Playoffs vs KW Titans
4:00 PM | WFCU Centre
Cheer on the Windsor Express as they face the KW Titans in Game 4 of their playoff series.

🏒April 12 – Windsor Spitfires Playoffs vs Flint Firebirds
4:05 PM | WFCU Centre
Catch the Windsor Spitfires as they take on the Flint Firebirds in Game 2.

Attend trivia nights, dinners and more in Windsor.

❓ April 9 – Trivia Night at The Manchester Bar
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | The Manchester Bar
Join BRN Trivia for free trivia with prizes.

🍸 April 11 – After Dark Walkerville Speakeasy
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Royal Canadian Legion, Ambassador & Walkerville Branch
Step into another era for a vintage-inspired evening.

🍝 April 12 – Checker Flag Pasta Dinner
3:00 PM | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 255, 5645 Wyandotte Street East
Enjoy a chicken and pasta dinner with cash bar.

🎲 April 15 – Game Nights @ Central Library for KIDS!
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Windsor Public Library – Central Branch
Enjoy board games with family and friends every Wednesday evening

🥢 April 16 – 2026 Dim Sum Extravaganza
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Jade Chinese Cuisine, 1584 Huron Church Road
Enjoy a delightful afternoon of authentic dim sum while supporting the Fanscy Family Hospital.

That’s a look at what’s happening around Windsor this week. Whether you make plans or just go with the flow, there’s no shortage of things to do.

We’ll have more for you next week.
— Windsor Pulse