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.
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
Thursdays are the new Friday and they just got better! Join us at The Local every Thursday evening for half price bottles hand picked by our in-house sommelier. Expect premium pours, local gems, perfect pairings and great company.
No membership required – just show up for some great wine, food and vibes!
This is the one club you will actually want to join. See you Thursday!
Join us at Belleville Public Library for a biweekly evening of chess fun! Players of all skill levels are welcome. For children & youth aged 9 – 17. This is a free, drop-in program. Biweekly on Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Children 10 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Drop-in program. 1st Floor Children’s Program Room.
The Smokin’ 116 Bistro hosts a weekly live Trivia Game Show pub quiz, expertly hosted by Quizmaster Ally. Every Thursday, gather with fellow trivia enthusiasts and engage in a fun, competitive atmosphere, with great prizes waiting to be won.
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
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!
Join us at These 4 Walls Gallery for the popular father/son duo Arsenault’s Arsenal playing east coast celtic sounds for a food stomping good time on May 30 from 7-10pm.
FUNDRAISER ALERT. Please bring non-perishable food items to be donated to the Trenton Care and Share food bank.
Only pre-ordered charcuterie, pretzels and dessert available for this particular event as we are short staffed, regular menu is not available. Please be sure to pre-order your charcuterie when you purchase tickets or at least 24 hours in advance (613-242-5165).
This duo sells out quickly on a regular basis. Please book your seats to see the very popular father/son duo playing east coast Celtic sounds for a foot stomping good time. If you haven’t seen Arsenault’s Arsenal you won’t be disappointed in this kitchen party right in our beautiful gallery.
Please bring food donations for the Trenton Care & Share Food Bank. We will collect non-perishable food items to donate on your behalf helping families that struggle with food security.
Thanks in advance for your generosity.
Join us at The Empire Theatre, May 30 at 7:30pm where 8 local couples team up with professional dance instructors for our area's glitziest charity competition!
Join us on May 30 from 8-10pm for live music from Brian Bongard. Bongard Road is a solo musician who programs backing tracks so it sounds like a full band. The music is predominantly 80s and 90s popular songs that everyone knows and enjoys with a few oldies thrown in for good measure.
Bongard Road in Waupoos is a road in PEC that was named for his family who came to the area in the late 1700s. The name is a tribute to his family heritage. As a resident of Picton, Brian (Bongard Road) has been performing at many of the wineries, breweries, cideries etc for the past couple of years. Prior to that, Brian has played various instruments in several different bands in the GTA with varied successes.
KARAOKE NIGHT AT THE SMOKIN’ 116!
Join us this Friday for an electrifying karaoke night hosted by the one and only Johnny B! Prepare for a night filled with incredible tunes, fun vibes, and unforgettable memories at The Smokin’ 116 Bistro!
What to Expect:
Great food & drinks: Dive into our mouth-watering bites while sipping on cool cocktails
Amazing karaoke magic: Sing your heart out and let loose with your favorite hits
Fun giveaways & prizes: Singers have a chance to win awesome prizes in our raffle throughout the night
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
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.
Join us for a fun and fabulous morning of stories with Drag Queen Betty Baker at the Belleville Public Library on Saturday, May 31 starting at 10:30am
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
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Photos from: Monika Kraska, Ros
