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Pop-Ups on the Bay

Pop-Ups on the Bay

West Zwick’s Park 10 Bay Bridge Road, Belleville, ON

The Pop-Ups on the Bay features a great selection of vendors, food trucks, entertainers, and community collaborators — all set against the beautiful backdrop of the Bay of Quinte.

Gallery Opening Reception Liana C. Di Marco

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

Parrot Art Gallery
254 Pinnacle Street
Belleville, Ontario K8N 3B1
Email: infoserv@bellevillelibrary.ca
Tel: (613) 968-6731

Reception: May 31, 2025 230pm – 330pm

Free

Psycho Live in Concert

The Belle Pub 310 Front St, Belleville

Live Metal Show featuring thrash veterans PSYCHO with special guests SERENITY VEIL covering the likes of System of a Down, Godsmack, Killswitch Engaged, Finger Eleven. $10 at the door the night of, or e-transfer for a 4-pack of wrist bands for $20 psychoband@gmail.com.

$10

Spring Gallery Show

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

Gallery 121 members are pleased to invite you to view our Spring Show running April 22nd until May 31st

Our guest artists are Chris Finkle with his oil paintings in “My Musings Through Art,” and Tom Ashbourne with his sculptures in “Elation,” exploring the essence of the stone.
Our Featured Member Artist, Frances Key, presents “In Reverie” with evocative oil images and an intriguing installation piece.
Please join our Guest and Member Artists for refreshments at a reception being held on Saturday, April 26th 2 – 4 p.m.

Visit the New Show in the gallery or on the website.
www.gallery121artists.com

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

QAC Expressions Juried Exhibition

JOHN M. PARROT ART GALLERY 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville

Quinte Arts Council’s Biennial Juried Exhibition

Wednesday, May 15 – June 14
John M. Parrott Art Gallery
Belleville Public Library, 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville

Join us for Expressions: Legacy, the Quinte Arts Council’s celebrated biennial juried exhibition, showcasing powerful works by artists across the Quinte region.

This year’s theme, Legacy, invites artists to explore the marks we leave behind—through culture, memory, environment, and identity.

Celebrate the artists
Applaud the award winners
Juror, artist and curator Valerie Kent

Free admission
Everyone welcome!

Free

Saturday Kids’ Club

Belleville Public Library 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, ON

Looking for a great family hang out on a Saturday morning? Children of all ages can enjoy a fun art or science activity.

All ages. Drop-in program at Belleville Public Library. Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 1st Floor Children’s Program Room.

Free

CommUNITY March For Pride Parade

Belleville Downtown District Front Street, Belleville

CommUNITY March For Pride

Bay of Quinte Pride Parade 2025
Loud. Proud. United.

The CommUNITY March is Bay of Quinte Pride’s annual parade — a bold celebration of love, visibility, resistance, and radical joy.
This is more than a parade. It’s a statement. A movement. A celebration of every queer, trans, questioning, and allied person who calls this region home. And you are invited to walk with us.

line the streets with your friends, your chosen family, your organization, or solo – you will be sure to make some new friends there.
Bring signs, flags, and your fiercest look
All ages, abilities, and identities welcome
This year’s theme: UNITY

This year’s route – South on Front St, West on Dundas St, South on Bay Bridge Rd to West Zwicks Park.
Starting Point: The Empire Theatre Downtown Belleville
Ending at: Pride in the Park, West Zwick’s Park
Saturday, June 7th
March at 12:00 PM

Because visibility is power. And Pride belongs to all of us.
Let’s celebrate in unity, joy, and unapologetic queer brilliance.

Free

Owen Wright: Acoustic Jam

The Smokin’ 116 116 Pinnacle St, Belleville

Get ready for an afternoon of talent, music, and fun at our Acoustic Jam!
Join us EVERY Saturday afternoons starting Saturday, May 3rd from 12pm – 4pm for the Afternoon Jam hosted by the one and only Owen Wright!

Bring your instruments, talent, and BEST vibes because we’re boosting the energy! 
Got jokes? If you’ve got a funny bone, we’ve got comedy slots! 15-minute sets for all the laughs (and gear/setup time). Let’s see what you’ve got!
Weekly features and awesome prizes up for grabs! So, whether you’re a rockstar, comedian, or just love good vibes, this is YOUR moment to shine!

Carpe Diem String Ensemble Free Concert

John M Parrott Art Gallery 254 Pinnacle St, Belleville

Join us at the Parrott Gallery on Saturday, June 7 at 2:30 p.m. for “All Things Bright and Beautiful”, a free concert by the Carpe Diem String Ensemble. Experience a joyful afternoon of music featuring “What a Wonderful World”, “My Favourite Things” and other uplifting pieces. Hear audience favourites La Vie en Rose, Moonlight Serenade, The Moldau, Fiddlin’ Fun, a lively polka and more. All are welcome to this free concert in Gallery 1 at the Parrott Gallery!

Free

Dance of Spring Annual Spring Showcase

Centennial Secondary School Theatre Auditorium, 160 Palmer Road, Belleville 160 Palmer Road, Belleville

Quinte Ballet School of Canada’s Dance of Spring Annual Spring Showcase.
Please join us for our Dance of Spring Performance on Sat, Jun 7, 2025 2:30 PM
At Centennial Secondary School, 160 Palmer Road Belleville.

Students from the Professional Training Program and the Assemblé Dance Program share the stage in celebration! Suitable for the entire family. Visit www.quinteballetschool.com for details about our programs.

$17 – $27

Stand Up for Mental Health™ Comedy Show

The Core 223 Pinnacle Street, Belleville

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡™ 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰
𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗘!

This unique event provides a platform for folks who live with mental health challenges to share their stories through stand-up comedy.
Each of the comics complete a comedy training program to develop their set, under the coaching of Mental Health Counsellor, Comedian and Founder of Stand Up for Mental Health™, David Granirer.

By showcasing their talents and humor, these individuals not only entertain but also help break down stigma. Join our encouraging audience and show your support for mental health awareness, while enjoying a night of hilarious performances!

This BIG Show in Belleville is the debut of our second Stand Up for Mental Health troupe! If you came last year, we are excited to host you again for a brand new show! And if this is your first time, we look forward to welcoming you to this supportive community 

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀:
Annie Bell
Beth Douglas
Johnathan Eggleton
Teresa Gordon
Mandy Joy
Christine Poirier

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
Saturday, June 7th | 7pm
The Core, 223 Pinnacle St.
Downtown Belleville

Thank you for your interest in supporting this event! This is a volunteer-organized show. All profits from The BIG Show will be used for the continuation of Stand Up for Mental Health™ in this community. Profits will support the training of future troupes and more shows! Thank you, thank you.

𝗕𝗨𝗬 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦:
https://wethrivewellness.ca/about-stand-up-for-mental-health/

Cinderella, the Musical

Pinnacle Playhouse 256 Pinnacle Street, Belleville

Rodger and Hammerstein’s Cinderella is an inspiring, modern Cinderella for everyone, where “you make your wishes come true.” This is not your typical Cinderella– she is a strong woman who helps the Prince fulfill his destiny to lead his kingdom in a just and fair way. It is a robust and rich theatrical experience with complex music and stupendous, hand-crafted costumes.

$16.50 – $31.50

Over WERK Official Pride Afterparty

Bayleaf Resturant 182 Front Street, Belleville

Come through for OVER WERK — the after-hours Pride event where the energy is loud, the drag is fierce, and the dancefloor doesn’t quit.

Hosted by Emma Mahn
Headlined by The unstoppable Oktavia
Featuring performances by:
— The iconic Roxxy Belleballs
— The chaotic glamour of Cat.Ass.Trophy
Plus surprise pop-up performances throughout the night

Music sets that slap
Bar open late
Dancefloor serving liberation realness
Dress to werk. Glitter encouraged, heels optional.

Bayleaf Downtown Belleville
Saturday, June 8
Doors at 8:45 PM | Drag and Dancing to follow
19+ | Tickets $30 online or at the door

Queer joy deserves an after-party. And this one? She’s going to be legendary.
OVER WERK it. Then werk it some more

$30.00

Retro Rewind

The Smokin’ 116 Bistro 116 Pinnacle St, Belleville

SHOW ALERT
Filthy will be taking Belleville by storm with Whiskey Season on June 7th when we hit the stage at The Smokin’ 116 Bistro for the first ever RETRO REWIND SHOW! 
Playing hits from the 80’s and 90’s
19+
NO ADVANCED TICKETS for this event!
Admission $10
Show starts at 9pm
Whiskey Season are a 4 piece, high energy band from the Kingston & surrounding areas that dive deep into the classic rock and rock hits from the 80s & 90s.
FILTHY is a high energy Rock/Glam/Hair Metal Tribute band celebrating the best decade in music, the 80s!!!

$10

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