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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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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 with Artists Marta Smith and Debby Smith at the Parrott Gallery

JOHN M. PARROTT ART GALLERY 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville

Join us at the Parrott Gallery for “Follow the Thread”, an information session with “SheScapes” artists Marta Smith and Debby Smith on Saturday, September 27 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. in Gallery 2. This session will be an exploration of fibre art techniques, tools and materials. Bring your questions and curiosity! This is a free […]

Free

The Doodle Group

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

Bring your creativity & supplies to this guided Doodle Group drawing session. You will be amazed at what you can create! Open to all skill levels.

Guided workshop – admission is free!

Space is limited so please register.

To register: email [email protected] or call 613-968-6731 x2040

Free

Jazz at the Library with Howard Rees and Duncan Hopkins at the Parrott Gallery

JOHN M. PARROTT ART GALLERY 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville

Join us at the Parrott Gallery on Saturday, October 4, at 2:30 p.m. for “Jazz at the Library” with Howard Rees and Duncan Hopkins. This free concert takes place in Gallery 1 and will feature Howard Rees on piano and Duncan Hopkins on bass. All are welcome to attend. Doors will open at 2:15 p.m. […]

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

The Doodle Group

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

Bring your creativity & supplies to this guided Doodle Group drawing session. You will be amazed at what you can create! Open to all skill levels.

Guided workshop – admission is free!

Space is limited so please register.

To register: email [email protected] or call 613-968-6731 x2040

Free