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.
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!
Join us as we welcome Rob Moir for the first time to Meyers Creek Brewing on May 31 from 7-9pm.
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.
If you have not witnessed the musical and comedy antics of Peterborough’s Washboard Hank, then mark you calendar for May 31 at UpFront Cafe. Performing alongside Hank will be his stage partner, wife and muse, Sweet Muriel.
These two are a very entertaining Country Roots duo who make people laugh and feel good wherever they play. Sweet Muriel is a June Carter to Hank’s Johnny Cash; together they present music that is uniquely funny and skillful.
Washboard Hank is a legendary entertainer who has played music in every province and territory in Canada on a wide variety of home made and traditional instruments: Stradovarious Washboard, Falopian Tuba, Perfected Kazoo, Guitar, Tenor & 5 string Banjos, and Mandolin.
Sweet Muriel, a dancer/choreographer has channeled these skills into a music career. Her incredible stage presence and totally unique voice along with her mandolin and tenor banjo playing are a perfect addition to a show that is truly unforgettably entertaining.
Showtime is 7:30pm at UpFront Cafe, 313 Front Street in downtown Belleville (www.upfrontcafe.ca). Tickets are $20 and available from www.universe.com/washboard0525 or call 613 849 1976
Join us at Smokin 116 Bistro for a Pride and Rhythm Electro Dance Party, a night of dancing with your people!
Come join us for a night of dancing at The 116 Bistro!
Come as you are, but don’t forget your dancin’ shoes! N!X will be spinning a variety of electronic dance music ranging from top hit remixes, house music, tech-house to techno!
Tickets are $10 in advance online, $15 cash at the door.
Parrot Art Gallery
254 Pinnacle Street
Belleville, Ontario K8N 3B1
Email: infoserv@bellevillelibrary.ca
Tel: (613) 968-6731
Reception: May 31, 2025 230pm – 330pm
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!
Parrot Art Gallery
254 Pinnacle Street
Belleville, Ontario K8N 3B1
Email: infoserv@bellevillelibrary.ca
Tel: (613) 968-6731
Reception: May 31, 2025 230pm – 330pm
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!
Belleville Public Library's Adult Chess Club is for ages 18 and up. The club meets every Monday 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.
Parrot Art Gallery
254 Pinnacle Street
Belleville, Ontario K8N 3B1
Email: infoserv@bellevillelibrary.ca
Tel: (613) 968-6731
Reception: May 31, 2025 230pm – 330pm
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
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.
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!
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
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.
Parrot Art Gallery
254 Pinnacle Street
Belleville, Ontario K8N 3B1
Email: infoserv@bellevillelibrary.ca
Tel: (613) 968-6731
Reception: May 31, 2025 230pm – 330pm
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
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.
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!
Parrot Art Gallery
254 Pinnacle Street
Belleville, Ontario K8N 3B1
Email: infoserv@bellevillelibrary.ca
Tel: (613) 968-6731
Reception: May 31, 2025 230pm – 330pm
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
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.
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!
Want to get outside, meet your neighbours, and explore Belleville by bike?
Us, too.
So BOQ.BIKE put our heads together with our friends at The Fit Collective to bring you a new bi-weekly Thursday Night Ride Series, open to everyone – no membership required.
Think Belleville’s bad for biking? We’re here to prove the opposite.
TL;DR:
Every other Thursday evening (starting June 5)
Meet at 6:20, wheels down at 6:30 PM
Start location: The Fit Collective, 199 Front Street (gym entrance on Bridge)
Riding time: 60–90 minutes
Distance: 15–25 km depending on the week (conversational pace, no one left behind)
What to expect: Casual, social riding on in-town routes, great conversation, new friends, and a fun way to dip your toes into an active lifestyle. You might find yourself keeping the good times going by popping into the Lark or Kafana post-ride!
These are “no drop” rides – no one will be left behind, and we’ll stop often to regroup. All bike types are welcome, and riders must show up for the ride ready and self-sufficient, which means your bike is in working condition, and you have your helmet, bell, lights, water, snacks, and a positive attitude.
RSVP
The Fit Collective x bayofquinte.bike rides are open to the public and no membership or RSVP is required before arrival.
Waiver: https://boq.bike/waiver – Please sign before attending your first ride.
Want to join the club? Download Ride With GPS, create an account, then visit: https://ridewithgps.com/organizations/6600-bayofquinte-bike/join
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.
Parrot Art Gallery
254 Pinnacle Street
Belleville, Ontario K8N 3B1
Email: infoserv@bellevillelibrary.ca
Tel: (613) 968-6731
Reception: May 31, 2025 230pm – 330pm
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
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.
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!
From Stage to Screen All your favourites: music from Hamilton, Mamma Mia, Frozen, Les Mis, Downton Abbey, Phantom of the Opera, Chariots of Fire…
Friday June 6 at 7 :30 pm at Maranatha Church., Belleville.
Save when you buy advance tickets. Now available online at Eventbrite or visit thequintesymphony.com for other ticket purchasing options.
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.
Parrot Art Gallery
254 Pinnacle Street
Belleville, Ontario K8N 3B1
Email: infoserv@bellevillelibrary.ca
Tel: (613) 968-6731
Reception: May 31, 2025 230pm – 330pm
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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