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Spring into Jazz – Dan Douglas and friends

Cafe Sans Souci 240 Front Street, Belleville

Please join us for this one-time only concert – designed to put some Spring in your step – and some JAZZ in your Spring. DAN DOUGLAS and Friends – Michael Monis, Harry Ellis and Howard Rees are getting together for an evening of unforgetable music – and enjoy this unique musical experience – SPRING Into JAZZ. Dan Douglas – trombone, has been working as a freelance performer since the age of 17. His early experiences had him playing with many of the great jazz masters and his traditional jazz band, the Dixie Demons will celebrate 40 years this year. Dan resides in Foxboro, is a member of the Quinte Symphony Orchestra and this year received a Quinte Arts Council Arts Recognition Award. Michael Monis – guitar, is comfortable in any musical style, and and has actively performed for well over 30 years, Michael has toured extensively and worked both in studio and on stage with countless jazz greats from Moe Koffman to Jane Bunnett. Son of legendary guitar master Hank Monis, Michael currently resides in Millbrook, Ontario. Harry Ellis – drums, has had a long and varied career playing with such artists as Helen Reddy, Gary Lewis & the Playboys, Maria Muldaur, Tanya Tucker, Michelle Wright and Carol Baker. He has performed in jazz festivals in around the world with Milt Hinton, Buddy Tate, Warren Vache, Danny Moss and Roy Williamson, Peter Appleyard, Norm Amadio, Frank Wright, Michael Stewart, Bobby Fenton, George Koller, Hilario Duran, Luis Mario Ochoa and Bill McBirnie to name a few. Harry now resides in Prince Edward County. Howard Rees – bass, regularly performs on piano and bass with some of the area’s top musicians – and has performed with some of the greats in jazz including; Kenny Burrell, Jaki Byard, Ray Drummond, Slim Galliard, Barry Harris, Earl May, Charles McPherson, Akira Tana and Leroy Williams. Howard is an international teacher of jazz. His weekly zoom master class is attended by musicians iaround the globe. His Toronto based jazz workshop is now in its 39th year. He has founded the Belleville Jazz Festival, and established a jazz master class & jazz choir in Belleville. Pineapple Productions is pleased and proud to be able to present this opportunity celebrate Spring and enjoy this unique musical experience – SPRING Into JAZZ. PLEASE NOTE: Advance Tickets are available online only until midnight Thursday, May 30. Advance Tickets are not available on the day of the show. At-the-door Tickets are $30 (cash only).

$30

Live Music at the Local: Ambrose and The Reeds

The Local Social House 211 Coleman St, Belleville

Join us May 31st for dinner anytime between 8PM-10PM to enjoy to Ambrose And The Reeds. Ambrose & the Reeds are an acoustic trio from Belleville, Ontario. Their shared love of good songwriting and warm harmonies led them to craft a setlist of gems by artists like John Prine, Neil Young, the Beatles, Blue Rodeo, 54.40, the Wallflowers and the Rolling Stones. Terry Whalen has been playing professionally since he was a teenager. David Reed & Katrien Reed have been happily married and making music together for 25 years. Terry and David are both members of the Charlie Bird Band. Together, this trio embraces music that brings them joy and they invite you to share in that musical joy. *This event is not ticketed and is for patrons of the restaurant. RSVPing to this event is not a reservation, please remember to book a reservation through our reservations system.*

Free

Matthew Holtby & Harry Hannah LIVE

The Smokin’ 116 Bistro & Bar 116 Pinnacle St, belleville, Canada

Attention music lovers of Belleville and beyond! Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music at The Smokin’ 116 Bistro on May 31st at 8 pm! We’re thrilled to host two incredibly talented artists for an evening of soul-stirring melodies and heartfelt lyrics. 🎤🎸 Matthew Holtby, the musical maestro from Warkworth, Ontario, has been enchanting listeners with his collection of singles, each one a masterpiece in its own right. With regular features on CBC Radio, Matthew’s music is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates raw talent and genuine passion. Joining him onstage is the one and only Harry Hannah, hailing from the North end of Northumberland, Ontario. Harry’s indie folk vibes and captivating storytelling will have you hooked from the first chord. Best part? There’s NO COVER! So mark your calendars, gather your friends, and come soak up the magic of live music with us at The Smokin’ 116 Bistro. Trust us, you won’t want to miss this! See you there!  #LiveMusic #Warkworth #SupportLocalTalent Check out our EVENT LISTINGS on Facebook for upcoming events! Don’t miss out.. https://www.facebook.com/The116Bistro/events/ Where Great Food,Music, Friends & Memories are made Head on over to the ‘gram to check us out 😊 www.instagram.com/thesmokin116 Hidden Gem on the fun side of Downtown Belleville The Smokin’ 116 Bistro & Bar 116 Pinnacle St Belleville 613-902-5001 Quinte’s Best Smokin’ Q & Entertainment Where the community comes together to have fun! A safe, inviting, artistic environment for performers to play original material and covers. All genres welcome #bellevilleevents #discoverbelleville #bayofquinte #downtownbelleville

Free

Three Pistols – Live

Shorelines Casino Belleville 380 Bell Blvd, Belleville, Ontario, Canada

Three Pistols is back for a second night at Shorelines Casino Belleville! This high-energy band will take you on a journey through the greatest hits of classic rock. From The Tragically Hip’s anthems to CCR’s swampy blues, Tom Petty’s Americana classics, and The Rolling Stones’ iconic rock ‘n’ roll, Three Pistols plays them all. No cover charge. Must be 19+. PlaySmart.

Free

Stone Temple 90’s LIVE @ The Smokin’ 116 Bistro

The Smokin’ 116 Bistro & Bar 116 Pinnacle St, belleville, Canada

Get ready to rock out to the iconic sounds of the 90s Grunge and Rock era with STONE TEMPLE 90’s Tribute Band! *NO COVER* Join us for a night filled with nostalgia as we pay homage to legendary bands like STP, Pearl Jam, Alice In Chains, Bush, Greenday, and more! 🎵🎤 Featuring: Lead Vocals – Scott Dargie Lead Guitar – Rich Noonan Bass Guitar – Jesper Lee Drums – Billy LeBlanc Don’t miss this epic blast from the past! Grab your friends and let’s rock the night away! 🌟 Check out our EVENT LISTINGS on Facebook for upcoming events! Don’t miss out.. https://www.facebook.com/The116Bistro/events/ Head on over to Insta & check us out 😊 www.instagram.com/thesmokin116 Hidden Gem on the fun side of Downtown Belleville The Smokin’ 116 Bistro & Bar 116 Pinnacle St Belleville 613-902-5001 Quinte’s Best Smokin’ Q & Entertainment Where the community comes together to have fun! Spread the word and let’s make it a night to remember! 🤩 #StoneTemple90s #GrungeTribute #RockNostalgia

Free

Painting for a Purpose

West Zwicks Park 11 Bay Bridge Road, Belleville

Whether you’re an experienced artist or just starting out, this event is a wonderful opportunity to express yourself while supporting a meaningful cause. Join Three Oaks and let’s paint for a purpose! Each participant will receive a terracotta pot to unleash their creativity! With brushes and paint at your disposal, you can design your pot in any way you like. Once your pot is finished, you’ll have the opportunity to plant your chosen flower! This event is open to everyone of all ages!

$20

Spring Show Gallery 121

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

GALLERY 121 PRESENTS THEIR 2024 SPRING SHOW: APRIL 23RD – JUNE 1ST Our Guest Artist for the Spring show is Christine Walker Bird. Christine is a multi-talented artist who makes the composition of her threads dance to life in fabric arts which include elegantly detailed leather and fabric bags, table runners, wall hangings and much more. Christine’s show is entitled “Renewal”. Befitting as her alluring works primarily consist of a selection of re-purposed materials. The Featured Member Artist is David Alexander; a teacher, and world traveler, whose art has found homes in multiple continents including being presented to Pope Paul 11, and religious leaders of both the Jewish and Muslim faiths in Jerusalem. His powerful show is appropriately entitled “In Transit”. David is comfortable and excels in in many mediums as may be seen in his thought-provoking works. Christine, David, and the talented members of Gallery 121 will be present at an Opening Reception; April 27th between 2 and 4 p.m. Please join us to welcome spring!

Free

May Flowers – Art Exhibit

208 Front St, Belleville 208 Front St, Belleville

May Flowers the new show at the BAA gallery is on exhibit from May 14 – June 8, 2024. Please join us at the gallery at 208 Front Street in downtown Belleville for the opening reception this Saturday May 18 from 2 – 4 pm. Beautiful paintings, artisan pieces and unique cards are on display depicting the blooms that surround us or artist choice.

Free

Pop-Ups on the Bay

Pop-ups on the Bay 10 Bay Bridge Road, Belleville, ON

Pop-ups on the Bay is back for the sixth season! Loads of great vendors, located on the beautiful Bay of Quinte. See all of the vendors on our site. The 2024 season will run from May 31 through September 15th. Hours of Operation  Friday, May 31, 2024 –   11 am-7 pm May 31 to June 25, 2024 Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11 am-7 pm June 26 to September 2, 2024 Wednesday to Sunday 11 am-7 pm September 6  &  13 (Friday) 11 pm-7 pm September 7, 8, 14 & 15 (Saturday & Sunday) 11 am – 7 pm OPEN ALL HOLIDAY MONDAYS 11 am – 7 pm September 15, 2024    LAST DAY OF POP-UPS

Open Mic at Smokin’ 116 Bistro

The Smokin’ 116 Bistro & Bar 116 Pinnacle St, belleville, Canada

 Classic Open Mic at Smokin 116 Bistro    Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of musical magic at Smokin 116 Bistro’s Classic Open Mic on February 3rd, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM!     Calling all musicians, singers, and music lovers! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just want to enjoy some great tunes, Smokin 116 Bistro is the place to be. Grab your friends, family, and fellow music enthusiasts for an afternoon of soul-stirring melodies and good vibes.  Spread the word, invite your friends, and let’s make it a musical gathering to remember! 

Free

Unicorn Street Party and Scavenger Hunt

Belleville Downtown District Front Street, Belleville, Ontario, Canada

Join the Bay of Quinte Pride Committee as we kick off Pride Month with a Unicorn Scavenger Hunt downtown Belleville from 12-3pm, followed by the largest gathering of people dressed as unicorns in the world at Market Square. Everyone who completes the scavenger hunt will be entered into a draw for prizes (plus, if you have receipts from any of the participating businesses on the day of, you get extra chances to win). The draw for prizes is at 3:30pm with the counting for the world record at 4pm (the number to beat is 334). Bring your friends! Participating businesses are: Scalliwag Toys, Sparrow’s Gauge Piercing, Chumleigh’s, the Cookie Jar, Ideal Bike, The Shatter House Rage Room and Lounge, Happy Buddha, Paraphernalia Books n’ Stuff, Obi’s Kitchen, Doki Doki, UpFront Cafe, Boretski Gallery, urBasics (pop up shop at Theatre in the Wings) and the Belleville Farmer’s Market. So many great prizes to be given away from many of our sponsors and then some. No unicorn stuff? You can build your own horn at Scalliwag’s or the Market Square. Get unicorned up and come on out for this record-breaking event.

Free

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