Welcome to Open Mic Night! Hosted by musician Ray Flood, our Open Mic format style session is open to all levels, genres, music, instruments, poetry, spoken word storytellers and comedy. Please note the physical space is small and is best suited for acoustic performances of a solo or at most a duo. Contact Ray directly to sign up at (613) 827 5797 or simply show up and we’ll do our best to get you a spot!
Theatre in The Wings presents the Second Annual Canadian National 10-Minute Play Festival. From timely to timeless, from poignant to uproariously funny, our judges have done an outstanding job of picking seven engaging and entertaining short plays from over two-hundred entries, brought to life by an all-star cast in an intimate and unique setting. Tickets to see all seven plays are $25 each (including service charge) from Eventbrite or call (613) 403-7329 to reserve by phone. Evening performances on September 11, 12, 13, 18, 1 9 & 20 at 7:30 pm with matinee performances on September 14 & 21 at 2:00 pm.
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.
Our late Summer Show will include the eclectic work of our membership as well as the elegant carved woodwork of Marcin Stefanski. Featured Member Artist Elizabeth Fearon will join forces with Steve Armstrong in their show entitled “Small Meditations”. Steve will present interesting photographs of tiny objects while Elizabeth will display miniature carvings.
This show runs from August 26th to October 4th, with a Reception to meet the artists being held August 2-4 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
Bingo Players Needed
No Limits, No Lineups… Just Bingo
Doors Open –
At 12:00 Pm For Matinee,
At 5:00 Pm For Main Bingo.
Bring Your Dabbers And Win Some Money
All While Supporting Community Non Profits
Theatre in The Wings presents the Second Annual Canadian National 10-Minute Play Festival. From timely to timeless, from poignant to uproariously funny, our judges have done an outstanding job of picking seven engaging and entertaining short plays from over two-hundred entries, brought to life by an all-star cast in an intimate and unique setting. Tickets to see all seven plays are $25 each (including service charge) from Eventbrite or call (613) 403-7329 to reserve by phone. Evening performances on September 11, 12, 13, 18, 1 9 & 20 at 7:30 pm with matinee performances on September 14 & 21 at 2:00 pm.
Bobby is a Canadian Scot from Picton, Prince Edward County. After visiting & entertaining the County & area for over 15 years, Bobby & his wife Suzan moved to Picton over 3 years ago. Bobby performs throughout the County & surrounding areas, playing a wide variety of Pop, Rock, Folk & Country songs Acoustic Style
Our late Summer Show will include the eclectic work of our membership as well as the elegant carved woodwork of Marcin Stefanski. Featured Member Artist Elizabeth Fearon will join forces with Steve Armstrong in their show entitled “Small Meditations”. Steve will present interesting photographs of tiny objects while Elizabeth will display miniature carvings.
This show runs from August 26th to October 4th, with a Reception to meet the artists being held August 2-4 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
Bingo Players Needed
No Limits, No Lineups… Just Bingo
Doors Open –
At 12:00 Pm For Matinee,
At 5:00 Pm For Main Bingo.
Bring Your Dabbers And Win Some Money
All While Supporting Community Non Profits
Join us at the Belleville Public Library on Saturday, September 20 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and meet authors from the Bay of Quinte region in our Local Author Fair!
Entry is free. Most authors will have books available for purchase.
Author applications are open from July 28 to August 18 at https://www.bellevillelibrary.ca/adults/local-author-fair/
We’re welcoming Rob Moir back to our taproom! Moir has toured Europe with Grammy-nominated Neko Case and shared the stage with fellow alt-folk artists such as Frightened Rabbit, Frank Turner and The White Buffalo. With solo performances at international festivals BIGSOUND, Music Matters and Live at Heart, as well as multiple successful tours in Australia, Canada, Europe, UK and Japan, Moir has proven his ability to silence rowdy audiences with his intimate performances, quick humour, and captivating stage presence.
Theatre in The Wings presents the Second Annual Canadian National 10-Minute Play Festival. From timely to timeless, from poignant to uproariously funny, our judges have done an outstanding job of picking seven engaging and entertaining short plays from over two-hundred entries, brought to life by an all-star cast in an intimate and unique setting. Tickets to see all seven plays are $25 each (including service charge) from Eventbrite or call (613) 403-7329 to reserve by phone. Evening performances on September 11, 12, 13, 18, 1 9 & 20 at 7:30 pm with matinee performances on September 14 & 21 at 2:00 pm.
Bingo Players Needed
No Limits, No Lineups… Just Bingo
Doors Open –
At 12:00 Pm For Matinee,
At 5:00 Pm For Main Bingo.
Bring Your Dabbers And Win Some Money
All While Supporting Community Non Profits
Theatre in The Wings presents the Second Annual Canadian National 10-Minute Play Festival. From timely to timeless, from poignant to uproariously funny, our judges have done an outstanding job of picking seven engaging and entertaining short plays from over two-hundred entries, brought to life by an all-star cast in an intimate and unique setting. Tickets to see all seven plays are $25 each (including service charge) from Eventbrite or call (613) 403-7329 to reserve by phone. Evening performances on September 11, 12, 13, 18, 1 9 & 20 at 7:30 pm with matinee performances on September 14 & 21 at 2:00 pm.
4 Authors 1 Great Event! Join us in the taproom on the afternoon of Sunday Sept 21 for our first Drunk Fiction event. An irreverent and fun reading series, Drunk Fiction lets readers and writers hang, create community and support Can Lit. Guests will have the opportunity to chat with and purchase book from the authors after the reading. Local Canadian Authors: Catherine Bush, Andrew Forbes, Paul Nicholas Mason and Vanessa Westerman will be in attendance. Tracey of Stirling Books will read from Drunk Fiction Creator’s Emily A Weedon’s new novel, Hemo Sapiens.
Bingo Players Needed
No Limits, No Lineups… Just Bingo
Doors Open –
At 12:00 Pm For Matinee,
At 5:00 Pm For Main Bingo.
Bring Your Dabbers And Win Some Money
All While Supporting Community Non Profits
Belleville Public Library’s Adult Chess Club is for ages 18 and up. The club meets on Mondays at 5:30pm. Bring your own chess board or borrow one from the library and meet with fellow chess players for a friendly game. All skill levels are invited to this informal, self-led program.
To register call (613) 968-6731 ext. 2037 or email infoserv@bellevillelibrary.ca. Drop ins are welcome, but we encourage you to register if you’d like notifications about any updates or weather related cancellations.
Our late Summer Show will include the eclectic work of our membership as well as the elegant carved woodwork of Marcin Stefanski. Featured Member Artist Elizabeth Fearon will join forces with Steve Armstrong in their show entitled “Small Meditations”. Steve will present interesting photographs of tiny objects while Elizabeth will display miniature carvings.
This show runs from August 26th to October 4th, with a Reception to meet the artists being held August 2-4 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
Bingo Players Needed
No Limits, No Lineups… Just Bingo
Doors Open –
At 12:00 Pm For Matinee,
At 5:00 Pm For Main Bingo.
Bring Your Dabbers And Win Some Money
All While Supporting Community Non Profits
The Social Spot is a welcoming and inclusive, weekly drop-in group designed for individuals to gather, socialize, and engage in a variety of recreational activities. Starting May 6th!
Bring your knitting, crafts, colouring pages or any activities you might enjoy while chatting with the group!
Various activities and light refreshments will be provided by facilitators each week.
Tuesdays, Every week – 1:30-3:30pm
161 Bridge St. W – Unit One
Belleville, ON
Join the Bridging Communities project!
Bridging Communities – Crochet Circle with artist/educator Emebet Belete
Emebet’s current art project is Bridging Communities, a large-scale art installation where community members will create crochet, and cover the downtown Front Street Bridge in stripes, blocks and patterns! Over the past year, she has taught and involved students in six area schools in the art of crochet.
Open for youth and adults, experienced and beginners, individuals, families and friends!
How You Can Get Involved:
Crochet a piece (or more!) for the bridge.
Join the organizing committee to help steer the project.
Teach others to crochet and share your skills.
Help distribute crocheting materials to participants.
Collaborate with your group or organization to crochet pieces.
Form a crochet group with friends or partners.
Sponsor a pillar to support the project financially.
Donate yarn to ensure we have enough materials.
Contribute to the GoFundMe to help cover project costs.
Supported by the Ontario Arts Council, the City of Belleville, Quinte Arts Council
Our late Summer Show will include the eclectic work of our membership as well as the elegant carved woodwork of Marcin Stefanski. Featured Member Artist Elizabeth Fearon will join forces with Steve Armstrong in their show entitled “Small Meditations”. Steve will present interesting photographs of tiny objects while Elizabeth will display miniature carvings.
This show runs from August 26th to October 4th, with a Reception to meet the artists being held August 2-4 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
Bingo Players Needed
No Limits, No Lineups… Just Bingo
Doors Open –
At 12:00 Pm For Matinee,
At 5:00 Pm For Main Bingo.
Bring Your Dabbers And Win Some Money
All While Supporting Community Non Profits
Wednesday, September 24: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m
Life Drawing from a Nude Model
There will be no instructor at this workshop.
We supply the model, you supply the drawing materials!
Registration required – ages 18+
Suggested donations of $5 will be accepted and appreciated!
Contact the Gallery for more information and to register:
gallery@bellevillelibrary.ca
613-968-6731 x 2040
Come hang out and listen to vinyl records with us! BRING YOUR VINYL: We’ll play a song or side MAKE A REQUEST: Choose something from our collection to make a request WIN VINYL: Enter the draw for a chance to win a mystery, previously loved, vinyl record
Drop in to join Quinte Twirlers Square Dance Club on Wed. nights fall to spring.
New dancers welcome, especially in Sept. Prior experience not necessary.
Singles welcome! You don’t need a partner, but you are welcome to bring a friend.
Casual dress and comfy shoes recommended.
Email: quintetwirlers@gmail.com for questions or more info.
Weekly admission $7. per person.
Our late Summer Show will include the eclectic work of our membership as well as the elegant carved woodwork of Marcin Stefanski. Featured Member Artist Elizabeth Fearon will join forces with Steve Armstrong in their show entitled “Small Meditations”. Steve will present interesting photographs of tiny objects while Elizabeth will display miniature carvings.
This show runs from August 26th to October 4th, with a Reception to meet the artists being held August 2-4 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
The 31st QAC Arts Recognition Awards is FAST approaching. Six extraordinary champions of the arts will be celebrated on September 25th at Dinkel’s restaurant (11:00-2:00). Luisé Cisneros — A non-binary Mexican/Canadian artist, Cisneros uses sculpture, painting, and film to braid Mexican and Canadian identities into potent, community-centred works—such as papel-picado and ofrenda installations at QAC—that confront diaspora, queerness, and the impact of words, and is now studying in for hir masters in Chicago. Emebet Belete — An Ethiopian-born, Belleville-based mixed-media artist and educator, Belete couples international practice and women’s arts advocacy with deep local engagement, exemplified by her crochet-covered “Bridging Communities” public artwork. Phil Bowerman — A pillar of the Belleville Theatre Guild for over 50 years, Bowerman has acted, directed, produced, archived its history, and mentored generations, safeguarding the vitality and legacy of the Pinnacle Playhouse. Lola Reid Allin — An adventurous photographer, author, and arts patron, Reid Allin expands community horizons through global storytelling, generous support of local arts, and her award-winning book Highway to the Sky: An Aviator’s Journey reflecting a trailblazing career as one of the first female airline transport pilots. Kristina McIntosh — At the Quinte Ballet School, McIntosh leads the free Dancing with Parkinson’s program with accessible, uplifting choreography and steadfast care—growing participation, reducing isolation, and advancing her health studies to deepen its impact. Jennifer E. Brant — A Kanyen’kehá:ka musician, artist, and educator from Kenhtè:ke, Brant blends Mohawk and English in her music, champions language revitalization, and leads community initiatives like the Kenhtè:ke Seed Sanctuary to foster cultural resurgence, youth engagement, and reconciliation. Please come out to support arts and culture in our community and help fundraising efforts for the Quinte Arts Council.
Bingo Players Needed
No Limits, No Lineups… Just Bingo
Doors Open –
At 12:00 Pm For Matinee,
At 5:00 Pm For Main Bingo.
Bring Your Dabbers And Win Some Money
All While Supporting Community Non Profits
Join us for at Belleville Public Library for some chess fun! Players of all skill levels are welcome.
For children & youth aged 9 – 17. Children 10 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The chess club meets biweekly on Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Come join us as we celebrate the winners of first-ever Bay of Quinte 40 UNDER 40! We’ll eat, we’ll drink, we’ll even be merry! And we’ll plan on taking a metric tonne of photos! Please note that this is NOT a formal, sit down event. Feel free to dress up, or come casual – either will fit. There will be pizza and appetizers served throughout the night + drinks of all shapes and sizes (with and without alcohol) available. TICKETS: All tickets include one (1) free drink and appetizers throughout the evening. High Top tables include up to four (4) tickets + four (4) free drinks + a bottle of Hinterland bubbly to the table, along with food service. PARKING IS LIMITED, so we recommend ridesharing where possible. Parking attendants will be on site. Our Keynote Speaker is Sarah Prevette, who has an illustrious history of innovation as a serial entrepreneur, high profile investor and strategic advisor to numerous organizations. In her inspiring keynote, Sarah will share the pivotal moments that shaped her journey – from launching and selling tech companies to driving large-scale strategy for some of the world’s biggest brands. Read her bio here to get fired up for her keynote! She will also make time for Q&A from the audience. Our musical guests for the evening will be Moon Sugar! Big thanks to our sponsors, the City of Belleville, Baldwin Law, and Snappie for helping to make the event happen! Questions? Email info@bayofquinte.ca.
Our late Summer Show will include the eclectic work of our membership as well as the elegant carved woodwork of Marcin Stefanski. Featured Member Artist Elizabeth Fearon will join forces with Steve Armstrong in their show entitled “Small Meditations”. Steve will present interesting photographs of tiny objects while Elizabeth will display miniature carvings.
This show runs from August 26th to October 4th, with a Reception to meet the artists being held August 2-4 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
Craft Supply Sale on September 26 at St Thomas Anglican Church! Browse a sale of fabric, wool and craft supplies. Come out a purchase some items to start that special project.
Bingo Players Needed
No Limits, No Lineups… Just Bingo
Doors Open –
At 12:00 Pm For Matinee,
At 5:00 Pm For Main Bingo.
Bring Your Dabbers And Win Some Money
All While Supporting Community Non Profits
All Funny, All Female, Comedy Night of Improv and Stand Up for Girls Nite Out featuring Elvira Kurt and Friends.
Featuring a cast of Canadian Comedy Award winners, Second City alum and CBC comedy darlings, Girls Nite Out with Elvira Kurt includes stand-up performances and improvisation that will have you in stitches. It’s a night of laughter and celebration led by some of Canada’s funniest ladies!
The fearless and fabulous Elvira Kurt will be joined on stage by award-winning comedians Jennine Profeta, Diana Frances, and Karen Parker.
All Funny, All Female, Comedy Night of Improv and Stand Up featuring Elvira Kurt and Friends. Featuring a cast of Canadian Comedy Award winners, Second City alum and CBC comedy darlings, Girls Nite Out with Elvira Kurt includes stand-up performances and improvisation that will have you in stitches. It’s a night of laughter and celebration led by some of Canada’s funniest ladies! The fearless and fabulous Elvira Kurt will be joined on stage by award-winning comedians Jennine Profeta, Diana Frances, and Karen Parker. Presented by Blackrose Entertainment
Mark is a singer-songwriter who delivers an eclectic set of blues, folk, rock and country interspersed with his handcrafted original tunes! He’s played for us in the past and occasionally treats us to impromptu performances in the taproom, its always a fun time.
Craft Supply Sale on September 26 at St Thomas Anglican Church! Browse a sale of fabric, wool and craft supplies. Come out a purchase some items to start that special project.
Our late Summer Show will include the eclectic work of our membership as well as the elegant carved woodwork of Marcin Stefanski. Featured Member Artist Elizabeth Fearon will join forces with Steve Armstrong in their show entitled “Small Meditations”. Steve will present interesting photographs of tiny objects while Elizabeth will display miniature carvings.
This show runs from August 26th to October 4th, with a Reception to meet the artists being held August 2-4 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
Experience fall at its best during the Fall Market at Alpaca Ridge Farms on Saturday, September 27th, 2025 • 11am–4pm — as we celebrate Alpaca Farm Day!
Enjoy a day filled with:
20+ unique vendors & makers
Food trucks
Live music
Activities for the kids
And plenty of time with our alpacas
$10 admission (12 & under FREE)
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