RISE: Give to Gain

Quinte Arts Council Cultural Hub 36 Bridge St E, Belleville

RISE is a space for women to be seen, heard, and honoured. This annual exhibition is an invitation to all who identify as women to share their artistic voices—bold or quiet, emerging or established—across painting, illustration, photography, mixed media, textiles, sculpture, and ceramics. Aligned with International Women’s Day 2026 and its theme Give to Gain, RISE explores what grows when we offer our time, our stories, our care, and our creativity. What do we gain when generosity becomes a practice? When women lift one another, what becomes possible—for ourselves, for our communities, for the future? RISE is more than an exhibition—it’s a gathering of voices, a shared platform, and a declaration that women’s creativity shapes culture. Exhibition: March 6th-27, 10:00am – 4:00pm (closed Mondays, Weekends) Featured Artwork: Angela Wiggins, “I Am Here”

Gallery 121 – Early Summer Show

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

EARLY SUMMER SHOW – GALLERY 121 – JUNE 2nd– JULY 11th RECEPTION – JUNE 6th, 2026 The members of Gallery 121 are pleased to present their Early Summer Show, showcasing Guest Artists Emóke Wilson, Michael Amar and Featured Member Artist Cara Wilson. Cara is a multi-dimensional artist, whose primary medium is acrylic augmented with textural media and found objects. During her years as an international designer Cara absorbed a wide range of style influences and since retiring has embraced mixed media and is a creator of inspired landscape work. Cara has supported her development through local association memberships, and her paintings have been exhibited widely in the region. Emóke Wilson claims that art has been her best friend since childhood. Today she is also a Mixed-Media Artist, creating expressionistic, exclusive one-of-a-kind 2D and 3D works that are captured in unconventional works using bold colours, patterns and textures. Michael Amar is a well-known artist in the Hastings and Kingston areas where he has presented both solo and group shows, including at the Parrott Gallery. Michael is a master of many mediums including, but not limited to oil, sculpting, wood, copper, and inks.

Everyone Under the Rainbow: Belonging Exhibition

Quinte Arts Council 36 Bridge St. E., Belleville

The Quinte Arts Council in collaboration with Bay of Quinte PRIDE invites artists and community members of all ages to visit this special exhibition celebrating the theme of Belonging.

Happy House at The Local Social House

The Local Social House 211 Coleman St, Belleville

We are putting the “Social” back in The Local Social House!  We are hosting the ultimate Local hanging every Friday starting at 2:00 pm. Whether you come for the “Social” or just the “House” specials, we’ve got a drink with your name on it. Let’s make some pour decisions together. The Deets: • When: Every Friday from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM • Where: Right here at your favourite local spot, The Local Social House • The Vibe: Great service, low prices, and the best company in town – YOU! Don’t be a stranger—be a Social butterfly! Come help us kick off the weekend the right way. After all, it’s not just a house… it’s a Social home.

Nicholas Campbell and the Metre Cheaters

UpFront Cafe – 313 Front Street, Belleville

Get ready for an evening of live music with toe-tapping, heart-pounding, Rockabilly, Honky Tonk fun! Merging the sounds of rock n roll from the genres golden era with the countrypolitan sounds of the 1960s, at 20 years old Nicholas Campbell has gained himself a reputation as “the real deal”.

Campbell first picked up the guitar at age 10 and was gigging by 11. Having found a fresh start during the pandemic, Nicholas began playing consistently with his band, The Meter Cheaters, who quickly rediscovered their groove as live shows began to become an option once again and they wasted no time in seizing the opportunity. The band worked to release Campbell’s debut album Livin’ and Other Western Ideas in 2021, combining elements of rockabilly, western swing, and good old-fashioned honky tonk. The result was a brisk, invigorating album that feels as fresh as it does familiar.

In 2023 the band worked alongside James McKenty on the 2024 release of Gonna Have a Ball Tonight!, Campbell’s sophomore record; an eclectic collection of songs recorded live off the floor by McKenty. The band has enjoyed worldwide coverage and airplay since, spanning from across North America to Europe and beyond. 2024 also saw the release of He Said She Said, the first single from a third upcoming album.

With the success of the first two albums, and new singles to come, Campbell and The Meter Cheaters have pursued a tour schedule of more than 195 shows a year, with highlights in 2025 being – multiple tours, working alongside Chris Spedding on “A Rockabilly Boogie”, a Tribute to Robert Gordon, opening for The Jim Cuddy Band, backing up recent JUNO award winners, Jake Vaadeland & The Sturgeon River Boys with Paul Brandt, and the anticipated release of Campbell’s 3rd album.

If you haven’t seen this young phenom in person, you need to get here! Check out his videos on YouTube. Here’s a good one:
https://youtu.be/12fDI-DsIF4?si=qRHvOwSJ5wtS8RWc

$25

Sister Act at Pinnacle Playhouse

Pinnacle Playhouse 256 Pinnacle Street, Belleville,ON

When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Written by Joseph Howard for the Motion Picture of the same name. Directed by Moira Nikander-Forrester. Pinnacle Playhouse, 256 Pinnacle St, Belleville, ON. Preview June 9. Performances June 11-28 Wednesdays (new) to Sundays. Nearby parking, wheelchair accessible. Tickets at 613-967-1442 or bellevilletheatreguild.ca.

$16 – $26

Girl’s Night Out at Little Texas

Little Texas Bar & Grill 327 North Front Street, Belleville

Join Us for GIRLS NIGHT OUT Hosted by the Hottest DJs in Quinte! Ladies Pay NO COVER Before 10pm! Shots, Rail Drinks and Draft Beer are ONLY $5 Before 10pm! Party gets underway at 9pm, and keeps going until 2am.