Ways to enjoy Downtown at a Distance

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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Layers And Layers By Bob Pennycook

Belleville Art Association 392 Front Street, Belleville

Join Bob for an afternoon of creative play in Layers and Layers by Bob Pennycook.
We will build softly textured layers of acrylic color using stamps, stencils and random tools to develop visually creative backgrounds that will inspire a painting or drawing. We will create several small backgrounds and then choose one to develop into an abstract landscape.

Maximum Number of participants: 16
Cancelation policy will apply
Payment required at time of registration to secure your place
Register by email: [email protected]

$35 – $50

10-Minute Play Festival

Theatre in the Wings 30 Bridge Street East, Belleville

Theatre in The Wings presents the Second Annual Canadian National 10-Minute Play Festival. From timely to timeless, from poignant to uproariously funny, our judges have done an outstanding job of picking seven engaging and entertaining short plays from over two-hundred entries, brought to life by an all-star cast in an intimate and unique setting. Tickets to see all seven plays are $25 each (including service charge) from Eventbrite or call (613) 403-7329 to reserve by phone. Evening performances on September 11, 12, 13, 18, 1 9 & 20 at 7:30 pm with matinee performances on September 14 & 21 at 2:00 pm.

$25