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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.

This page is updated frequently. Check back often to stay up to date with the latest activities and events in the Downtown District!

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

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

Follow the Thread Information Session

John M Parrott Art Gallery 254 Pinnacle St, Belleville, Canada

Join us for a Follow the Thread Information Session with Artists Marta Smith and Debby Smith

Join the SheScapes Artists for an exploration of fibre art techniques, tools and materials.
Saturday, September 13, 2025:
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 27, 2025:
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Bring your questions and curiosity!

This is a free event, all are welcome.

Free

Follow the Thread Information Session

John M Parrott Art Gallery 254 Pinnacle St, Belleville, Canada

Join us for a Follow the Thread Information Session with Artists Marta Smith and Debby Smith

Join the SheScapes Artists for an exploration of fibre art techniques, tools and materials.
Saturday, September 13, 2025:
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 27, 2025:
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Bring your questions and curiosity!

This is a free event, all are welcome.

Free

Opening Reception for “Perspectives”

John M Parrott Art Gallery 254 Pinnacle St, Belleville, Canada

Join us for the B.A.A.’s 58th Annual Juried Exhibition Opening Reception for “Perspectives”

Thursday, October 16, 2025

6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Exhibition on display in Galleries 1 & 2 from October 16 to November 22, 2025

Free