Discover Belleville

RISE: Give to Gain
2026-05-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-06 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) and 1 more date | Quinte Arts Council Cultural Hub, 36 Bridge St E, Belleville, K8N 2Z5, Canada
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”

Girl’s Night Out at Little Texas
2026-05-15 21:00 - 2026-05-16 02:00, 2026-05-08 21:00 - 2026-05-09 02:00 | Little Texas Bar & Grill, 327 North Front Street, Belleville, K8P3C6, Canada
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!

Happy House at The Local Social House
2026-05-15 14:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-08 14:00 - 18:00 | The Local Social House, 211 Coleman St, Belleville, K8P3H8
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.

Girl Dinner Thursdays at The Local Social House
2026-05-14 11:30 - 22:00, 2026-05-07 11:30 - 22:00 | The Local Social House, 211 Coleman St, Belleville, K8P3H8
Girl Dinner Thursdays at The Local Social House – Grab your girls and make The Local your weekly meet-up spot.
Girl Dinner for Two — $55 – Includes:
• A shareable Caesar salad
• A shareable truffle fry
• A 6 oz glass of wine each
Got a third joining? No problem. Upgrade to the “Executive Girl Dinner” for three for $75.
Because sometimes the best nights are simple – great wine, fries on the table, and catching up with your favourite people. Tell your friends, grab your coworkers, tag your girls and make Thursday your new tradition.
Fries. Wine. Friends. Every Thursday.

Parkinson's Dance Class
2026-05-14 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-07 10:30 - 11:30 | Quinte Ballet School of Canada, 196 Palmer Road, 196 Palmer Road, Belleville, Belleville, K8P4E1, Canada
Free Parkinson’s Dance Classes
Every Thursday from 10:30 to 11:30am until December 18
Quinte Ballet School, 196 Palmer Road in Belleville
These creative movement classes with music are designed for people living with Parkinson’s and other mobility issues. All levels and abilities welcome. Dancers are asked to bring indoor shoes to wear in the ballet studio. Research studies show that dance can improve strength, flexibility, motor skills, balance, cognitive functions like memory and multi-tasking.
For more information email: parkinsonsdance@quinteballetschool.com or call 613-962-9274 ext. 23

Midweek Mussels at The Local Social House
2026-05-13 12:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-06 12:00 - 22:00 | The Local Social House, 211 Coleman St, Belleville, K8P3H8
Midweek Mussels at The Local Social House
Join us every Wednesday for our Midweek Mussel feature, available all day at The Local Social House.
Enjoy a pot of mussels with your choice of one of Chef Ian’s three signature sauces in our lively riverside setting in Downtown Belleville. It’s the perfect way to break up the week — whether it’s a casual dinner, a midweek date night, or a catch-up with friends.
The Local Social House
Wednesdays
Available all day

Buck(ish) Shuck at The Local Social House
2026-05-12 15:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-05 15:00 - 22:00 | The Local Social House, 211 Coleman St, Belleville, K8P3H8
Buck(ish) Shuck at The Local Social House
Join us every Tuesday for Buck(ish) Shuck — our weekly oyster night where we make our fresh oysters available to you at our cost without markup ($1.75 each).
Fresh oysters, shucked to order and served ice cold with classic accompaniments. Whether you’re popping in for a quick dozen with a glass of wine or settling in for a full dinner, it’s the perfect midweek treat.
Fresh oysters
Classic mignonette & lemon
Perfect with a crisp white or bubbly
Bring friends, grab a seat, and enjoy one of our favourite nights of the week overlooking the Moira River.
The Local Social House – Downtown Belleville
Tuesdays after 3 pm
Buck(ish) priced oysters available while supplies last

Orange Sunday at UpFront Café
2026-05-10 13:00 - 16:00 | UpFront Cafe – 313 Front Street, Belleville
Rhymes With Orange Music Club is an inclusive gathering meant to encourage and develop new ideas. It’s a new concept – three hours once a month dedicated to taking us all into uncharted territory.
Fashioned as more rehearsal than performance, it’s a safe space for new melodies and lyrics to take shape. Got a new song you want to try out? We’d love to hear it.
We promise to fit in all comers, so bring us all your new ideas.
Pineapple Productions is extremely proud to present this FREE Event at our favourite Belleville venue – UpFront Cafe!

Mother’s Day Market at The Willows
2026-05-09 11:00 - 15:00 | The Willows Flower Farm + Market, 240 Blessington Road, Corbyville, Ontario, K0K 1V0, Canada
Our first flower picking event of the season! Come join up for pick-your-own tulips and our vendors market with the most beautiful handcrafted items for mom.

Sweeping Bazaar Craft and Vendor Show
2026-05-09 10:00 - 16:00 | Quinte Curling Club, 246 Bridge Street West, Belleville, K8P 5L6
Join us for a fun-filled day at our “Sweeping Bazaar” Craft and Vendor Show! This exciting event brings together talented artisans, local makers, and favorite vendors under one roof. Browse a wide variety of handmade crafts, unique gifts, home décor, fashion accessories, specialty foods, and much more. Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift, a treat for yourself, or simply a fun way to spend the day, you’ll find something special here. Don’t miss the opportunity to support local businesses and discover one-of-a-kind treasures!
When: 10 am – 4pm, Saturday, May 9, 2026
Event Address: Quinte Curling Club, 246 Bridge St. W., Belleville, Ontario K8P 5L6

First Thursday w/Cousin Gibbard Suede at UpFront Café
2026-05-07 15:00 - 17:00 | UpFront Cafe – 313 Front Street, Belleville
Cousin Gibbard Suede brings his unique style and original tunes to the UpFront Cafe – first Thursdays each month from 3 – 5 pm.
No cover
Licensed venue
Snacks and refreshments available

Miss Emily with the Commodores’ Orchestra
2026-05-03 14:00 - 17:00 | Empire Theatre, 321 Front Street, Belleville
Prepare to be blown away.
With a voice “that must be heard to be believed” (Rob Baker, The Tragically Hip), Kingston’s Miss Emily weaves blues, country and rock together in a spellbinding, major-award-winning blend. “The best pipes I’ve ever heard,” according to Gene Simmons.
The 17-piece Commodores Orchestra has provided swing music accompaniment to life in the Quinte Region since the Roaring Twenties. As the historic ensemble nears its 100th anniversary in 2028, the Commodores have adapted their big band sound to much acclaim from modern audiences, thanks to the contributions of some of Canada’s finest Grammy and Juno
level musicians. But make no mistake. It’s still a Belleville and Quinte-based band; two-thirds of its players live less than half an hour away.
Miss Emily and the Commodores will have you wondering why nobody thought of this before.

The Story of My Life: a one-woman play by Peter Paylor
2026-05-03 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-05-02 14:00 - 15:30 | Theatre in the Wings, 30 Bridge Street East, Belleville, K8N 1L6
Come fall in love with Miriam in the world premiere production of a heartwarming new play by Peter Paylor. She’s a young librarian with eclectic reading habits. She likes Austen and Shakespeare and Dickens. She knows the Dewey Decimal System by heart. She plays pub trivia on Thursdays and flag football on Sundays. She’s bright, she’s charming, she’s lovable. She’s interested in just about everything. Except hope. She can’t seem to get her head around hope. Not until she meets Linda Louise Montgomery, who’s twelve, and Linda Louise’s father. He’s a seismologist. “The Story of My Life” will make your soul feel good. You’ll leave the theatre believing in hope. Starring Alexandra Bell as Miriam. Directed by Lisa Spence. Tickets are $25 each from Eventbrite or call (613) 403-7329 to reserve.

Open mic w/Jasmin Sweet at UpFront Café
2026-05-03 13:00 - 16:00 | UpFront Cafe – 313 Front Street, Belleville
Bring your talent and take the stage, or just come and enjoy some talented local musicians and chill. Comedians welcome as well!
Hope to see y’all there!
Hosted by Jasmin Karen Sweet
Licensed venue

Balkan Folk Dance Lesson and Party
2026-05-02 19:00 - 22:30 | The Kafana, 199 Front St #101, Belleville, K8N 5H5
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!
