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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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Early Summer Show at Gallery 121

48 Bridge Street East 48 Bridge Street East, Belleville, Ontario

EARLY SUMMER SHOW – GALLERY 121 – JUNE 3RD TILL JULY 12TH, 2025

Please join the members at Gallery 121 as they present their delightful Early Summer Show. Our Guest Artists are Liz Schell and Carolyn Huff-Winters. Both are award winners in their chosen mediums. Liz’s handmade decorative dolls and tables will brighten the gallery with a colourful pop and sense of nostalgia while Corolyn’s charcoal and mixed media art will intrigue and charm you. The Featured Member Artist, Maureen Swann, will capture your imagination with her found objects sculptures and paintings.
Please join these artists and member artists at our reception being held Saturday June 7th between 2 and 4 p.m. for refreshments.

Free
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Gallery 121 Summer Show

48 Bridge Street East 48 Bridge Street East, Belleville, Ontario

GALLERY 121’S SUMMER SHOW, 2025 – July 15th- August 23rd
RECEPTION JULY 19TH 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Our Guest Artist is a talented, award winner and well know leader within the artistic community. Judy Clark creates, teaches and organizes events that highlight her expertise in the rendering of evocative portraits and dazzling landscapes. Judy will be joined by our featured member artist Linda Phipps Nicoll, Members and Volounteer Member Shirley Foster.
Linda’s delightful landscapes and skyscapes are inspired by her interest in the infusion of light, line and colour. Many of her art pieces are created at her cottage where Linda gazes over brilliant waters and bedazzling skies. Her juried works have been viewed in exhibitions throughout the area.
Shirley Foster magical and miniature needlework creations are featured at Gallery 121 as well as local exhibits. Her works has been shown in juried shows and been displayed in workshops she has organized as well as part of an Australian project

Free
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Scavenger Hunt: Europe

John M. Parrott Art Gallery at the Belleville Library 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, ON

Each week we’ll have a new scavenger hunt in the Children’s Area. Visit the Readers’ Advisory desk to begin your adventure!

August 11 to August 16: Discover the sights of Europe hidden in the library!

For details about all of our summer children’s programs, visit https://www.bellevillelibrary.ca/kids/summer/

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End of Summer Celebration

John M. Parrott Art Gallery at the Belleville Library 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, ON

Join us for cake and games for our end of summer celebration!

All ages. This is a drop-in program, as space allows.

For details about all of our summer children’s programs, visit https://www.bellevillelibrary.ca/kids/summer/

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Raiders of the Lost Art Scavenger Hunt

Belleville Art Association 392 Front Street, Belleville

A Free Art Scavenger Hunt
Downtown Belleville
FREE ART is hidden in secret spots throughout downtown—and it’s yours to find and keep!
Pick Up Your Map
BAA Gallery, 208 Front St.
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Hunt begins at NOON

HOW TO CLAIM YOUR ARTWORK:
FIND a piece of art.
FILL IN your info on the art tag and leave it with the merchant.
SNAP A SELFIE with your artwork.
EMAIL your name and photo to:
[email protected]

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Summer Art Market

Sans- Souci 240 Front Street, Belleville

Join us for Sans-Souci’s first Indoor Art Market, happening during the Caribbean Festival in Downtown Belleville and featuring BAA artists! 
This free event invites you to browse and purchase original artworks, meet the artists, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon while treating yourself to delicious food from Sans-Souci – We hope to see you there!

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Live Music: Tony Vani and Kenny Pauze

UpFront Cafe – 313 Front Street, Belleville

Join us at UpFront Cafe on August 16 from 2-4pm for Tony Vani and Kenny Pauzé, two highly seasoned musicians paired in this sizzling acoustic format for special appearances.

Tony Vani, from Belleville, Ontario, a skilled harmonica player/vocalist has performed at the Frankford Blues Festival, The Kingston Blues Festival, The Belleville Downtown Blues Festival and in and around the Belleville area as a single act and as a group act for decades. He is also co-founder of the yearly Belleville Downtown Blues Festival.

Kenny Pauze, a gifted Delta Blues and Folk guitarist from Elgin Quebec, has played in clubs and festivals including the Ottawa Folk festival and the International Tremblant Blues Festival. The music focuses on blues and folk styles yet covers a diverse range of styles from hot and feisty up-tempo boogies to down and dirty blues.

Doors open: 10 am
Music: 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Pay what you can

Licensed venue
Snacks & refreshments available