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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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Local Author Fair

Belleville Public Library 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, ON

Join us at the Belleville Public Library on Saturday, September 20 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and meet authors from the Bay of Quinte region in our Local Author Fair!

Entry is free. Most authors will have books available for purchase.

Author applications are open from July 28 to August 18 at https://www.bellevillelibrary.ca/adults/local-author-fair/

Free

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