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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 SheScapes: Fibre and Paint

JOHN M. PARROT ART GALLERY 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville

Join us for the Opening Reception for SheScapes: Fibre and Paint with Debby Smith & Marta Smith
Saturday, September 6, 2025

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments.

Exhibition on display in Gallery 2 from September 6 to October 4, 2025

Free

Opening Reception for “Rise of the Golden Moon”

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

Join us for an opening reception of “Rise of the Golden Moon” with Angela Wiggins

Solo Exhibition
Saturday, September 6, 2025

2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments.

Singer/songwriter Jonathan Maracle will be performing during the reception.

Exhibition on display in Gallery 1 from September 6 to October 4, 2025

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