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Community Events

There’s something for everyone in the Downtown District!

Catch the latest musical talent at the Empire Theatre, enjoy Friday Night Bites with your friends at the Brake Room, enjoy Preschool Storytime with your little ones at the Belleville Public Library – there’s something for everyone, from the youngest family member to the oldest.

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Opening Reception for Lynda Todd’s “Change Challenge: Migration” at the Parrott Gallery

JOHN M. PARROTT ART GALLERY 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville

The Parrott Gallery invites the public to the Opening Reception for Lynda Todd’s exhibition “Change & Challenge: Migration” on Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Meet award-winning mixed-media artist Lynda Todd and enjoy a tactile and audio-interactive experience. Everyone is welcome to this free event, light refreshments will be available. Exhibition on display in Gallery 1 until April 2.

Free

Opening Reception for “Pareidolia: Pattern and Perception” by Carl Wiens at the Parrott Gallery

JOHN M. PARROTT ART GALLERY 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville

The Parrott Gallery invites the public to the Opening Reception for “Pareidolia: Pattern and Perception” by Carl Wiens, on Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Carl Wiens is a local artist and this exhibition features a selection of his paintings. Everyone is welcome to this free event, light refreshments will be available. Exhibition on display in Gallery 2 until April 2.

Free

March Madness with Lily Devine and Bekka Blake!

The Smokin’ 116 Bistro 116 Pinnacle St, Belleville

Given the state of things between nations, why not bring these Made in Canada queens back together with a night of raunchy humor, jokes and a good time! Don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes..