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  • 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. – arrive early to get your seat! Sponsored by the Music Performance Trust Fund and the Parrott Gallery.

    Free

  • Balkan Folk Dance Lesson and Party

    The Kafana 199 Front St #101, Belleville

    Every 1st Saturday of the month – get your Balkan Folk Dance Lesson and Party!

    All-ages – from toddlers to grandmas! No experience necessary – super beginner-friendly, open and welcoming. Lesson 7-8pm, party 8pm til late!
    Dance on the plaza, weather permitting.

    Rotating dance teachers from different backgrounds – Greek, Macedonian, Serbian, and beyond!

    Do you know traditional circle dances from the Balkans? Let us know if you’d like to join the teaching rotation!

    Free

  • Adult Chess Club

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

    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 [email protected]. Drop ins are welcome, but we encourage you to register if you’d like notifications about any updates or weather related cancellations.

  • Fall Show at Gallery 121

    Gallery 121 48 Bridge Street East, Belleville, Canada

    FALL SHOW – GALLERY 121 – OCTOBER 7TH – NOV. 15TH, 2025 RECEPTION SATURDAY OCT. 18TH, 2025 The members of Gallery 121 are excited to show of their new works of art alongside those of Kayo O’Young, a famous potter and a well-known realistic, artist from Hastings. Kayo O’Young is recognized as one of Canada’s finest porcelain creators with his works being featured in two films. His pieces are unique in style, minimalistic, intriguing, inviting and fired with hand made glazes. These pieces may be found in some of the most prestigious museums and galleries in North America. The realism and luminosity found in Barb McGuey’s oil paintings is spell binding. Barb’s focus is on the natural world through landscapes, flowers and animals. The Featured Member Artist for this show is Terry Hart. Terry uses natural beeswax that has been heated and applied to a board where it is fused, carved, and coaxed into landscapes, abstracts and city/rural scenes. Please join us for refreshments and meet that Artists at a reception on Saturday Oct. 18th from 2-4 p.m.

    Free

  • Crochet Tuesdays

    Quinte Arts Council Cultural Hub 36 Bridge St E, Belleville, Canada

    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

  • Fall Show at Gallery 121

    Gallery 121 48 Bridge Street East, Belleville, Canada

    FALL SHOW – GALLERY 121 – OCTOBER 7TH – NOV. 15TH, 2025 RECEPTION SATURDAY OCT. 18TH, 2025 The members of Gallery 121 are excited to show of their new works of art alongside those of Kayo O’Young, a famous potter and a well-known realistic, artist from Hastings. Kayo O’Young is recognized as one of Canada’s finest porcelain creators with his works being featured in two films. His pieces are unique in style, minimalistic, intriguing, inviting and fired with hand made glazes. These pieces may be found in some of the most prestigious museums and galleries in North America. The realism and luminosity found in Barb McGuey’s oil paintings is spell binding. Barb’s focus is on the natural world through landscapes, flowers and animals. The Featured Member Artist for this show is Terry Hart. Terry uses natural beeswax that has been heated and applied to a board where it is fused, carved, and coaxed into landscapes, abstracts and city/rural scenes. Please join us for refreshments and meet that Artists at a reception on Saturday Oct. 18th from 2-4 p.m.

    Free

  • Fall Show at Gallery 121

    Gallery 121 48 Bridge Street East, Belleville, Canada

    FALL SHOW – GALLERY 121 – OCTOBER 7TH – NOV. 15TH, 2025 RECEPTION SATURDAY OCT. 18TH, 2025 The members of Gallery 121 are excited to show of their new works of art alongside those of Kayo O’Young, a famous potter and a well-known realistic, artist from Hastings. Kayo O’Young is recognized as one of Canada’s finest porcelain creators with his works being featured in two films. His pieces are unique in style, minimalistic, intriguing, inviting and fired with hand made glazes. These pieces may be found in some of the most prestigious museums and galleries in North America. The realism and luminosity found in Barb McGuey’s oil paintings is spell binding. Barb’s focus is on the natural world through landscapes, flowers and animals. The Featured Member Artist for this show is Terry Hart. Terry uses natural beeswax that has been heated and applied to a board where it is fused, carved, and coaxed into landscapes, abstracts and city/rural scenes. Please join us for refreshments and meet that Artists at a reception on Saturday Oct. 18th from 2-4 p.m.

  • Youth Chess Club

    Belleville Public Library 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, ON

    ​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.

  • Fall Show at Gallery 121

    Gallery 121 48 Bridge Street East, Belleville, Canada

    FALL SHOW – GALLERY 121 – OCTOBER 7TH – NOV. 15TH, 2025 RECEPTION SATURDAY OCT. 18TH, 2025 The members of Gallery 121 are excited to show of their new works of art alongside those of Kayo O’Young, a famous potter and a well-known realistic, artist from Hastings. Kayo O’Young is recognized as one of Canada’s finest porcelain creators with his works being featured in two films. His pieces are unique in style, minimalistic, intriguing, inviting and fired with hand made glazes. These pieces may be found in some of the most prestigious museums and galleries in North America. The realism and luminosity found in Barb McGuey’s oil paintings is spell binding. Barb’s focus is on the natural world through landscapes, flowers and animals. The Featured Member Artist for this show is Terry Hart. Terry uses natural beeswax that has been heated and applied to a board where it is fused, carved, and coaxed into landscapes, abstracts and city/rural scenes. Please join us for refreshments and meet that Artists at a reception on Saturday Oct. 18th from 2-4 p.m.

  • Nicholas Campbell and the Two Metre Cheaters

    UpFront Cafe – 313 Front Street, Belleville

    Get ready for an evening of 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

    Doors open: 6 pm
    Music: 7:30 – 10:30 pm
    Licensed venue
    snacks and refreshments

    $25

  • Fall Show at Gallery 121

    Gallery 121 48 Bridge Street East, Belleville, Canada

    FALL SHOW – GALLERY 121 – OCTOBER 7TH – NOV. 15TH, 2025 RECEPTION SATURDAY OCT. 18TH, 2025 The members of Gallery 121 are excited to show of their new works of art alongside those of Kayo O’Young, a famous potter and a well-known realistic, artist from Hastings. Kayo O’Young is recognized as one of Canada’s finest porcelain creators with his works being featured in two films. His pieces are unique in style, minimalistic, intriguing, inviting and fired with hand made glazes. These pieces may be found in some of the most prestigious museums and galleries in North America. The realism and luminosity found in Barb McGuey’s oil paintings is spell binding. Barb’s focus is on the natural world through landscapes, flowers and animals. The Featured Member Artist for this show is Terry Hart. Terry uses natural beeswax that has been heated and applied to a board where it is fused, carved, and coaxed into landscapes, abstracts and city/rural scenes. Please join us for refreshments and meet that Artists at a reception on Saturday Oct. 18th from 2-4 p.m.

    Free

  • Adult Chess Club

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

    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 [email protected]. Drop ins are welcome, but we encourage you to register if you’d like notifications about any updates or weather related cancellations.

  • Fall Show at Gallery 121

    Gallery 121 48 Bridge Street East, Belleville, Canada

    FALL SHOW – GALLERY 121 – OCTOBER 7TH – NOV. 15TH, 2025 RECEPTION SATURDAY OCT. 18TH, 2025 The members of Gallery 121 are excited to show of their new works of art alongside those of Kayo O’Young, a famous potter and a well-known realistic, artist from Hastings. Kayo O’Young is recognized as one of Canada’s finest porcelain creators with his works being featured in two films. His pieces are unique in style, minimalistic, intriguing, inviting and fired with hand made glazes. These pieces may be found in some of the most prestigious museums and galleries in North America. The realism and luminosity found in Barb McGuey’s oil paintings is spell binding. Barb’s focus is on the natural world through landscapes, flowers and animals. The Featured Member Artist for this show is Terry Hart. Terry uses natural beeswax that has been heated and applied to a board where it is fused, carved, and coaxed into landscapes, abstracts and city/rural scenes. Please join us for refreshments and meet that Artists at a reception on Saturday Oct. 18th from 2-4 p.m.

    Free

  • Crochet Tuesdays

    Quinte Arts Council Cultural Hub 36 Bridge St E, Belleville, Canada

    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

    Free

  • Belleville Theatre Guild: Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks

    Pinnacle Playhouse 256 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, ON, Canada

    Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks is a touching and human comedy about a formidable retired woman, Lily Harrison, who hires an acerbic dance instructor, Michael Minetti, to give her private dance lessons —one per week for six weeks— in her condo in Florida. What begins as an antagonistic relationship blossoms into an intimate friendship as these two people from different backgrounds reveal their secrets, fears, and joys while dancing. Directed by Lise Lindenberg Written by Richard Alfieri

  • Fall Show at Gallery 121

    Gallery 121 48 Bridge Street East, Belleville, Canada

    FALL SHOW – GALLERY 121 – OCTOBER 7TH – NOV. 15TH, 2025 RECEPTION SATURDAY OCT. 18TH, 2025 The members of Gallery 121 are excited to show of their new works of art alongside those of Kayo O’Young, a famous potter and a well-known realistic, artist from Hastings. Kayo O’Young is recognized as one of Canada’s finest porcelain creators with his works being featured in two films. His pieces are unique in style, minimalistic, intriguing, inviting and fired with hand made glazes. These pieces may be found in some of the most prestigious museums and galleries in North America. The realism and luminosity found in Barb McGuey’s oil paintings is spell binding. Barb’s focus is on the natural world through landscapes, flowers and animals. The Featured Member Artist for this show is Terry Hart. Terry uses natural beeswax that has been heated and applied to a board where it is fused, carved, and coaxed into landscapes, abstracts and city/rural scenes. Please join us for refreshments and meet that Artists at a reception on Saturday Oct. 18th from 2-4 p.m.

  • Hands In Commemoration De’VIA Exhibition

    JOHN M. PARROTT ART GALLERY 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville

    The Quinte Arts Council is honoured to celebrate Hands in Commemoration, a landmark festival recognizing our local Deaf culture and the deep significance of the Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf in our community. At the heart of this festival is the powerful exhibition of De’VIA (which stands for Deaf View/Image Art) at the John M. Parrott Art Gallery. These works affirm Deaf identity, share lived stories, and celebrate American Sign Language (ASL) as both a language and a vibrant cultural expression. The exhibition will be on display until October 18th.

    Free

  • DIY Like A Girl: Fall Home Prep Workshop

    UpFront Cafe – 313 Front Street, Belleville

    Get your home ready for fall — and feel confident doing it yourself! Join Canadian Handywoman for a fun, beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll learn how to: Stop drafts with weatherstripping Replace furnace filters Apply caulking like a pro No tools or experience needed. Just show up and leave with skills you can use right away! Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Time: 6:30–8:30 PM Location: UpFront Café & Pub, 313 Front St, Belleville Cost: $58 (materials included) Spots are limited

    $58

  • Fall Show at Gallery 121

    Gallery 121 48 Bridge Street East, Belleville, Canada

    FALL SHOW – GALLERY 121 – OCTOBER 7TH – NOV. 15TH, 2025 RECEPTION SATURDAY OCT. 18TH, 2025 The members of Gallery 121 are excited to show of their new works of art alongside those of Kayo O’Young, a famous potter and a well-known realistic, artist from Hastings. Kayo O’Young is recognized as one of Canada’s finest porcelain creators with his works being featured in two films. His pieces are unique in style, minimalistic, intriguing, inviting and fired with hand made glazes. These pieces may be found in some of the most prestigious museums and galleries in North America. The realism and luminosity found in Barb McGuey’s oil paintings is spell binding. Barb’s focus is on the natural world through landscapes, flowers and animals. The Featured Member Artist for this show is Terry Hart. Terry uses natural beeswax that has been heated and applied to a board where it is fused, carved, and coaxed into landscapes, abstracts and city/rural scenes. Please join us for refreshments and meet that Artists at a reception on Saturday Oct. 18th from 2-4 p.m.

  • Hands In Commemoration De’VIA Exhibition

    JOHN M. PARROTT ART GALLERY 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville

    The Quinte Arts Council is honoured to celebrate Hands in Commemoration, a landmark festival recognizing our local Deaf culture and the deep significance of the Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf in our community. At the heart of this festival is the powerful exhibition of De’VIA (which stands for Deaf View/Image Art) at the John M. Parrott Art Gallery. These works affirm Deaf identity, share lived stories, and celebrate American Sign Language (ASL) as both a language and a vibrant cultural expression. The exhibition will be on display until October 18th.

  • Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony for The B.A.A.’s PERSPECTIVES at the Parrott Gallery

    JOHN M. PARROTT ART GALLERY 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville

    The Parrott Gallery invites you to the Opening Reception for the 58th edition of PERSPECTIVES, the Belleville Art Association’s Annual Juried Show. The Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony takes place on Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. View an impressive exhibit of artworks submitted by the B.A.A.’s talented members, carefully selected by distinguished jurors. Everyone is welcome to this free event, light refreshments will be available. PERSPECTIVES is on display in Galleries 1 & 2 from October 16 to November 22, 2025.

    Free

  • Live Music: Lighthouse

    Empire Theatre 321 Front Street, Belleville

    Lighthouse burst on the scene in 1969, with an explosive sound that defied all conventions.
    Back home in Toronto, their free concerts at Nathan Phillip’s Square attracted up to one hundred thousand people. From 1970 to 1976 Lighthouse toured three hundred days a year across North America with an emphasis on Canadian concerts in the cities, towns and small hamlets of every province.
    Reunited in 1990, Lighthouse continues to tour regularly featuring original co-founder Paul Hoffert leading an all-star line-up that includes original member Russ Little with Chris Howells, Simon Wallis, Michael Stuart, Doug Moore, Don Paulton, Paul DeLong, Marc Ganetakos, James Naro and dynamic lead vocalist Dan Clancy.

    $49

  • Act Locally: One-Act Plays by Local Playwrights

    Theatre in the Wings 30 Bridge Street East, Belleville

    Join us for three engaging and entertaining one-act plays by local playwrights brought to life by some of the region’s finest actors. The Quinte Region is fast becoming a hotbed of play writing excellence…and we’ve got the proof. From bittersweet to poignant to laugh-out-loud funny, these three plays by Belleville playwrights are sure to have our audiences talking about them long after they’ve left the theatre. “Driving” by Steve Billinger is timely and masterfully written with dialogue as sharp as a knife. It’s an intense tour de force throwing two disparate men together in a sometimes uncomfortable conversation that neither one can escape from. “The Business Behind Us” by Matthew Sheahan is deceptively complex. With finely drawn characters, it’s both a modern morality tale and a mystery wrapped in a seemingly ordinary family story. “After Graduation” by Beth Milligan is short and sweet and as funny as…well…you’ll just have to see it. A master of writing plays that are fun for both actors and audiences, Beth has truly outdone herself with this one. Support local theatre and local writers. See all three plays for one price. That’s a bargain. Tickets are $25 on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/act-locally-tickets-1613028925939

  • Belleville Theatre Guild: Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks

    Pinnacle Playhouse 256 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, ON, Canada

    Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks is a touching and human comedy about a formidable retired woman, Lily Harrison, who hires an acerbic dance instructor, Michael Minetti, to give her private dance lessons —one per week for six weeks— in her condo in Florida. What begins as an antagonistic relationship blossoms into an intimate friendship as these two people from different backgrounds reveal their secrets, fears, and joys while dancing. Directed by Lise Lindenberg Written by Richard Alfieri

  • Fall Show at Gallery 121

    Gallery 121 48 Bridge Street East, Belleville, Canada

    FALL SHOW – GALLERY 121 – OCTOBER 7TH – NOV. 15TH, 2025 RECEPTION SATURDAY OCT. 18TH, 2025 The members of Gallery 121 are excited to show of their new works of art alongside those of Kayo O’Young, a famous potter and a well-known realistic, artist from Hastings. Kayo O’Young is recognized as one of Canada’s finest porcelain creators with his works being featured in two films. His pieces are unique in style, minimalistic, intriguing, inviting and fired with hand made glazes. These pieces may be found in some of the most prestigious museums and galleries in North America. The realism and luminosity found in Barb McGuey’s oil paintings is spell binding. Barb’s focus is on the natural world through landscapes, flowers and animals. The Featured Member Artist for this show is Terry Hart. Terry uses natural beeswax that has been heated and applied to a board where it is fused, carved, and coaxed into landscapes, abstracts and city/rural scenes. Please join us for refreshments and meet that Artists at a reception on Saturday Oct. 18th from 2-4 p.m.

  • Hands In Commemoration De’VIA Exhibition

    JOHN M. PARROTT ART GALLERY 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville

    The Quinte Arts Council is honoured to celebrate Hands in Commemoration, a landmark festival recognizing our local Deaf culture and the deep significance of the Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf in our community. At the heart of this festival is the powerful exhibition of De’VIA (which stands for Deaf View/Image Art) at the John M. Parrott Art Gallery. These works affirm Deaf identity, share lived stories, and celebrate American Sign Language (ASL) as both a language and a vibrant cultural expression. The exhibition will be on display until October 18th.

  • Act Locally: One-Act Plays by Local Playwrights

    Theatre in the Wings 30 Bridge Street East, Belleville

    Join us for three engaging and entertaining one-act plays by local playwrights brought to life by some of the region’s finest actors. The Quinte Region is fast becoming a hotbed of play writing excellence…and we’ve got the proof. From bittersweet to poignant to laugh-out-loud funny, these three plays by Belleville playwrights are sure to have our audiences talking about them long after they’ve left the theatre. “Driving” by Steve Billinger is timely and masterfully written with dialogue as sharp as a knife. It’s an intense tour de force throwing two disparate men together in a sometimes uncomfortable conversation that neither one can escape from. “The Business Behind Us” by Matthew Sheahan is deceptively complex. With finely drawn characters, it’s both a modern morality tale and a mystery wrapped in a seemingly ordinary family story. “After Graduation” by Beth Milligan is short and sweet and as funny as…well…you’ll just have to see it. A master of writing plays that are fun for both actors and audiences, Beth has truly outdone herself with this one. Support local theatre and local writers. See all three plays for one price. That’s a bargain. Tickets are $25 on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/act-locally-tickets-1613028925939

  • Belleville Theatre Guild: Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks

    Pinnacle Playhouse 256 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, ON, Canada

    Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks is a touching and human comedy about a formidable retired woman, Lily Harrison, who hires an acerbic dance instructor, Michael Minetti, to give her private dance lessons —one per week for six weeks— in her condo in Florida. What begins as an antagonistic relationship blossoms into an intimate friendship as these two people from different backgrounds reveal their secrets, fears, and joys while dancing. Directed by Lise Lindenberg Written by Richard Alfieri

  • Fall Show at Gallery 121

    Gallery 121 48 Bridge Street East, Belleville, Canada

    FALL SHOW – GALLERY 121 – OCTOBER 7TH – NOV. 15TH, 2025 RECEPTION SATURDAY OCT. 18TH, 2025 The members of Gallery 121 are excited to show of their new works of art alongside those of Kayo O’Young, a famous potter and a well-known realistic, artist from Hastings. Kayo O’Young is recognized as one of Canada’s finest porcelain creators with his works being featured in two films. His pieces are unique in style, minimalistic, intriguing, inviting and fired with hand made glazes. These pieces may be found in some of the most prestigious museums and galleries in North America. The realism and luminosity found in Barb McGuey’s oil paintings is spell binding. Barb’s focus is on the natural world through landscapes, flowers and animals. The Featured Member Artist for this show is Terry Hart. Terry uses natural beeswax that has been heated and applied to a board where it is fused, carved, and coaxed into landscapes, abstracts and city/rural scenes. Please join us for refreshments and meet that Artists at a reception on Saturday Oct. 18th from 2-4 p.m.

  • Hands In Commemoration De’VIA Exhibition

    JOHN M. PARROTT ART GALLERY 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville

    The Quinte Arts Council is honoured to celebrate Hands in Commemoration, a landmark festival recognizing our local Deaf culture and the deep significance of the Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf in our community. At the heart of this festival is the powerful exhibition of De’VIA (which stands for Deaf View/Image Art) at the John M. Parrott Art Gallery. These works affirm Deaf identity, share lived stories, and celebrate American Sign Language (ASL) as both a language and a vibrant cultural expression. The exhibition will be on display until October 18th.

  • Act Locally: One-Act Plays by Local Playwrights

    Theatre in the Wings 30 Bridge Street East, Belleville

    Join us for three engaging and entertaining one-act plays by local playwrights brought to life by some of the region’s finest actors. The Quinte Region is fast becoming a hotbed of play writing excellence…and we’ve got the proof. From bittersweet to poignant to laugh-out-loud funny, these three plays by Belleville playwrights are sure to have our audiences talking about them long after they’ve left the theatre. “Driving” by Steve Billinger is timely and masterfully written with dialogue as sharp as a knife. It’s an intense tour de force throwing two disparate men together in a sometimes uncomfortable conversation that neither one can escape from. “The Business Behind Us” by Matthew Sheahan is deceptively complex. With finely drawn characters, it’s both a modern morality tale and a mystery wrapped in a seemingly ordinary family story. “After Graduation” by Beth Milligan is short and sweet and as funny as…well…you’ll just have to see it. A master of writing plays that are fun for both actors and audiences, Beth has truly outdone herself with this one. Support local theatre and local writers. See all three plays for one price. That’s a bargain. Tickets are $25 on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/act-locally-tickets-1613028925939

  • Belleville Theatre Guild: Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks

    Pinnacle Playhouse 256 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, ON, Canada

    Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks is a touching and human comedy about a formidable retired woman, Lily Harrison, who hires an acerbic dance instructor, Michael Minetti, to give her private dance lessons —one per week for six weeks— in her condo in Florida. What begins as an antagonistic relationship blossoms into an intimate friendship as these two people from different backgrounds reveal their secrets, fears, and joys while dancing. Directed by Lise Lindenberg Written by Richard Alfieri

  • Belleville Diwali & Canadian Food Expo

    Belleville Market Square

    Belleville's Market Square will come alive with the colours of Diwali and the flavours of Canada on Sunday, October 19 from 1pm - 7pm

  • Belleville Theatre Guild: Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks

    Pinnacle Playhouse 256 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, ON, Canada

    Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks is a touching and human comedy about a formidable retired woman, Lily Harrison, who hires an acerbic dance instructor, Michael Minetti, to give her private dance lessons —one per week for six weeks— in her condo in Florida. What begins as an antagonistic relationship blossoms into an intimate friendship as these two people from different backgrounds reveal their secrets, fears, and joys while dancing. Directed by Lise Lindenberg Written by Richard Alfieri

  • Act Locally: One-Act Plays by Local Playwrights

    Theatre in the Wings 30 Bridge Street East, Belleville

    Join us for three engaging and entertaining one-act plays by local playwrights brought to life by some of the region’s finest actors. The Quinte Region is fast becoming a hotbed of play writing excellence…and we’ve got the proof. From bittersweet to poignant to laugh-out-loud funny, these three plays by Belleville playwrights are sure to have our audiences talking about them long after they’ve left the theatre. “Driving” by Steve Billinger is timely and masterfully written with dialogue as sharp as a knife. It’s an intense tour de force throwing two disparate men together in a sometimes uncomfortable conversation that neither one can escape from. “The Business Behind Us” by Matthew Sheahan is deceptively complex. With finely drawn characters, it’s both a modern morality tale and a mystery wrapped in a seemingly ordinary family story. “After Graduation” by Beth Milligan is short and sweet and as funny as…well…you’ll just have to see it. A master of writing plays that are fun for both actors and audiences, Beth has truly outdone herself with this one. Support local theatre and local writers. See all three plays for one price. That’s a bargain. Tickets are $25 on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/act-locally-tickets-1613028925939

  • Adult Chess Club

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

    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 [email protected]. Drop ins are welcome, but we encourage you to register if you’d like notifications about any updates or weather related cancellations.

  • Fall Show at Gallery 121

    Gallery 121 48 Bridge Street East, Belleville, Canada

    FALL SHOW – GALLERY 121 – OCTOBER 7TH – NOV. 15TH, 2025 RECEPTION SATURDAY OCT. 18TH, 2025 The members of Gallery 121 are excited to show of their new works of art alongside those of Kayo O’Young, a famous potter and a well-known realistic, artist from Hastings. Kayo O’Young is recognized as one of Canada’s finest porcelain creators with his works being featured in two films. His pieces are unique in style, minimalistic, intriguing, inviting and fired with hand made glazes. These pieces may be found in some of the most prestigious museums and galleries in North America. The realism and luminosity found in Barb McGuey’s oil paintings is spell binding. Barb’s focus is on the natural world through landscapes, flowers and animals. The Featured Member Artist for this show is Terry Hart. Terry uses natural beeswax that has been heated and applied to a board where it is fused, carved, and coaxed into landscapes, abstracts and city/rural scenes. Please join us for refreshments and meet that Artists at a reception on Saturday Oct. 18th from 2-4 p.m.

    Free

  • Crochet Tuesdays

    Quinte Arts Council Cultural Hub 36 Bridge St E, Belleville, Canada

    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

  • Night Light Walk

    Empire Theatre 321 Front Street, Belleville

    Join us for the Night Light Walk 2025, a moving community event where we walk together under the night sky in support of the Royal LePage® Shelter Foundation™ and Three Oaks Foundation.

    Every step we take helps raise awareness and funds for women and children affected by domestic violence in our community. Together, we light the path toward safety, hope, and healing.

    What to Expect:
    * A glowing walk through downtown Belleville
    * Powerful moments of solidarity and remembrance
    * Community, connection, and purpose
    * Opportunities to fundraise and show support

    Whether you’re walking, volunteering, or sponsoring – your involvement makes a difference.
    Save the date, gather your friends, and help us shine a light for change.

    Date & Time:
    Tuesday, October 21, 2025
    6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

    Location:
    Empire Theatre, Downtown Belleville
    321 Front St, Belleville, ON K8N 2Z9

    Register or Donate Here: https://raceroster.com/events/2025/103622/royal-lepage-shelter-foundation-night-light-walk-belleville-2025
    Check out our event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19mHb9KiXr/

  • Fall Show at Gallery 121

    Gallery 121 48 Bridge Street East, Belleville, Canada

    FALL SHOW – GALLERY 121 – OCTOBER 7TH – NOV. 15TH, 2025 RECEPTION SATURDAY OCT. 18TH, 2025 The members of Gallery 121 are excited to show of their new works of art alongside those of Kayo O’Young, a famous potter and a well-known realistic, artist from Hastings. Kayo O’Young is recognized as one of Canada’s finest porcelain creators with his works being featured in two films. His pieces are unique in style, minimalistic, intriguing, inviting and fired with hand made glazes. These pieces may be found in some of the most prestigious museums and galleries in North America. The realism and luminosity found in Barb McGuey’s oil paintings is spell binding. Barb’s focus is on the natural world through landscapes, flowers and animals. The Featured Member Artist for this show is Terry Hart. Terry uses natural beeswax that has been heated and applied to a board where it is fused, carved, and coaxed into landscapes, abstracts and city/rural scenes. Please join us for refreshments and meet that Artists at a reception on Saturday Oct. 18th from 2-4 p.m.