Candles, Nerds & Jazz

Step out of the autumn chill and into a candlelit musical escape.
For one night only, the intimate The Grindstone is transformed by the glow of over 100 candles for a dark, nostalgic sensory experience. Lose yourself in a hypnotic visual dreamscape as one of the country's premier musical acts performs live jazz interpretations of a beloved holiday classic.
FEATURING THE JUNO-NOMINATED AUDREY OCHOA TRIOPerforming Live Interpretations of Danny Elfman’s 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'
Your Experience Includes:
Atmospheric Splendor: An intimate, candlelit black-box venue.
Elite Artistry: Live, world-class jazz from the Juno-nominated Audrey Ochoa Trio.
Pure Nostalgia: A 60-minute continuous musical journey through the iconic themes of Tim Burton's masterpiece, set against a slow, hypnotic custom visual texturescape.
EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Time: 9:00 PM (The Grindstone Bistro is open serving drinks and snacks before the show starts at 9.
Doors to theatre open 15 minutes prior to show time.)
Location:The Grindstone
Duration: 60 minutes (no intermission)
Rated PG13
Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended.