The best of the weekend: Seven things to do around Hamilton

The weekend marks the start of March break and daylight saving time. Spin your clocks ahead Saturday night, but don't worry about losing sleep. You won't want to with all these things to do around Hamilton.

Friday's snowstorm is expected to change to flurries on Saturday and sunshine on Sunday.

If you are looking for more over the school break, head to The Spec's piece on how to spend March break in Hamilton, with details on the Hamilton spring bulb show, maple syrup activity, Disney On Ice and more.

Astronomers Club

Astrophotographer Kerry-Ann Lecky Hepburn will discuss night sky photography under adverse conditions at Friday's Hamilton Amateur Astronomers meeting. The meeting is from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at McMaster Innovation Park, 175 Longwood Rd. S. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Food bank donations accepted. amateurastronomy.org

Sinfonia Ancaster

Sinfonia Ancaster's concert Forces of Nature!" is Friday at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, visit sinfoniaancaster.com.

His Last Mission

A 30-minute presentation on Fl. Lt. Hornell: His Last Mission is happening Saturday at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum at 11 a.m. The speaker session is followed by a Q&A on Fl. Lt. Hornell's last mission. Admission is $16 for adults, $11 for youth ages six to 12 years. warplane.com

HMCS Star Centennial Ball

Dance the night away on Saturday at the HMCS Star Centennial Ball. Held in the Grand Ballroom at Liuna Station, 360 James St. N., this black tie fundraising event celebrates its 100th anniversary.

Oscar viewing

It's Oscars weekend and The Westdale is hosting a viewing party Sunday. Watch the 95th Academy Awards on the big screen in Hamilton's glorious Art Deco theatre. Dress to impress in red-carpet fashion or inspired by your favourite nominated movie. Everyone is welcome, so dressing up is optional. Hosted by Lyla Miklos, this Oscar party will have everything: drinks, theatre snacks, trivia, prizes, a best-dressed contest, an excellent old-fashioned Oscar prediction pool, and of course, a live screening of the awards. Tickets at the door are by suggested donation to The Westdale $2, $5 or $10. Advance tickets are $2. The Oscars start at 8 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Tower Poetry Society

A TPS workshop is held on the second Saturday of each month at the Westdale Library. Read a poem for review or come listen in at the workshop on Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m.

Game day

Bulldogs hit the ice twice this weekend at FirstOntario Centre. Puck drops are 7 p.m. Friday against Niagara and 2 p.m. Sunday against Ottawa. hamiltonbulldogs.com

Rock lacrosse are in Hamilton Saturday for Indigenous Heritage Night. A game-worn jersey auction will be held until March 14 at 8 p.m. Saturday's game at FirstOntario Centre is against Albany at 7 p.m. torontorock.com

Jennifer Moore is an editorial assistant at The Spectator. jmoore@thespec.com