Modern Mississauga: Mississauga Music Notes – June 2025
Welcome to the May 2025 Mississauga Music Notes! Here’s a list of some of the live music events happening this month in our award-winning music city.
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Imagining Tomorrow: Humberto da Silva on Speculative Fiction | Heart to Art Ep. #11
On this episode of Heart to Art, Peta-Gaye Nash sits down with Humberto da Silva to discuss his inspirations as a speculative fiction author.
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From National Charts to Local Honours: A Big Month for Triumph’s Gil Moore
Triumph’s 1979 hit “Lay It On the Line” tops Shazam Canada after its NHL Playoffs promo feature, while drummer Gil Moore is set to receive Mississauga’s Citizen of the Year Award.
Mississauga News: ‘Come Together’: New mural brings Indigenous storytelling to the heart of Mississauga
"Created by Que Rock, Peru143 and Alex Bacon, the mural wraps the walls of the City Centre amphitheatre and draws from an Anishinaabe peace story."
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Brampton Guardian: On tap in July at Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives
"New exhibit showcases Inuit culture and reflects the deep relationship that Inuit artists have with their environment," says this Brampton Guardian article.
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City of Mississauga: Made you look! Vote for your favourite urban design project in Mississauga
The Mississauga Urban Design Awards 2025 are in full swing! Get involved and pick your favourite nominated project before the deadline.
City of Mississauga: Mississauga’s summer concert series hits the right note!
"Enjoy free, live outdoor music all summer long in Mississauga."
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Mississauga News: Mississauga Music Walk of Fame to induct legendary rock band, former lead guitarist for Prince
By Metroland Staff, Mississauga News. Wednesday, June 25, 2025 “Annual ceremony honours...
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Modern Mississauga: Mississauga Music Notes – July 2025
Welcome to the July 2025 Mississauga Music Notes! Here’s a list of some live music events happening in our award-winning music city.
Call for Authors – Author’s Day at Studio 89 – Mississauga Writers Group
Mississauga Writers Group has reserved Studio 89, 2520 Eglinton Avenue W, Unit 1, for their Author’s Day on June 21, 2025, 10am-3pm.
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Imagining Tomorrow: Humberto da Silva on Speculative Fiction | Heart to Art Ep. #11
On this episode of Heart to Art, Peta-Gaye Nash sits down with Humberto da Silva to discuss his inspirations as a speculative fiction author.
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City of Mississauga welcomes its fifth Youth Poet Laureate
Tahira Rajwani will hold this position from 2025 to 2027.
SAWITRI Shorts Festival 2025
The SAWITRI Shorts Theatre Festival is here in Mississauga! Starting April 5th, 2025, get ready to experience short plays in various South Asian languages, every weekend at Maja Prentice theatre.
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Modern Mississauga: In Conversation with Colin Mochrie and Asad Mecci on their Comedy Show, HYPROV
January 15, 2025. Modern Mississauga. Check out this exclusive interview with Colin Mochrie and...
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City of Mississauga: What’s on tap in Mississauga this winter season: Live events for the whole family to enjoy
Whether it’s music, theatre, sports or a celebration, discover your next great experience in Mississauga.
Blueheel Dance – Celebrating Mississauga’s 50th Anniversary: Building Community Through Dance
Blueheel Dance Studio Celebrates Mississauga’s 50th Anniversary with a unique era time-span performance at Small Arms Inspection Building.
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Mississauga News: Dance and music extravaganza Salaam Rahman to be held at Living Arts Centre in Mississauga
By Andrew Palamarchuk, Mississauga News. Thursday, October 3, 2024 Learn more about Salaam Rahman,...
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Frog in Hand Debuts Summer Dances at New Art Shelter Space
Join Frog in Hand's Summer Company for an exciting series of shows, Summer Dances, this week at their new Art Shelter space in Lakeview.
City of Mississauga: JACKALOPE Action Sports Festival promises thrills and excitement as it returns to Mississauga for a second time
Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy action sports at their finest with this truly one-of-a-kind spectacle featuring skateboarding, base jumping, BMX and motocross, roller skating and more.
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Mississauga News: 3 Canada Day celebrations to check out in Mississauga
"Mississauga will host three Canada Day celebrations, including a pair that are community-led."
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Oakville Beaver: Oakville Film Festival gets $112K grant to expand into Mississauga, Burlington
"Mississauga screening part of this week’s festival, Burlington to be added next year," says this Oakville Beaver article on the Oakville Film Festival.
Call for Arists: Project Mapping Mentorship – City of Mississauga
The City of Mississauga’s Public Art Program is working with AVA Animation and Visual Arts Inc. for a large-scale 3D projection mapping project.
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Call for Mural Artists – We Are Cooksville! Mural – Heart Comonos
Deadline to submit your mural proposal is August 1, 2025. Mural to be completed by September 30, 2025.
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Call for Emerging Filmmakers – SAWITRI and The Open Space
SAWITRI Theatre Group and The Open Space come together again to offer an exciting opportunity for emerging filmmakers!
Upcoming Events on Sauga Arts HUB
SAWITRI Theatre Group’s Mississauga Multilingual Fringe Festival 2025 is back for the 5th consecutive year, bringing a variety of new theatre productions. The Kick Off Event happening July 26, 2025 […]
Sawmill Sid has invited Plein Air Artists to his mill property to hang out for a few hours to paint, sketch or take reference photos of the mill surroundings and […]
Visual Arts
Mississauga News: ‘Come Together’: New mural brings Indigenous storytelling to the heart of Mississauga
"Created by Que Rock, Peru143 and Alex Bacon, the mural wraps the walls of the City Centre amphitheatre and draws from an Anishinaabe peace story."
Music Makers
City of Mississauga: Mississauga’s summer concert series hits the right note!
"Enjoy free, live outdoor music all summer long in Mississauga."
Word Power
To make something happen, we have to make a decision and follow through.
Painting by Belynda Wilson Thomas Our lives are fashioned by our choices. First, we make our...
Movie Making Here
SAWITRI Real to Reel Film Festival – Nominations
SAWITRI Theatre Group and The Open Space come together again to offer an exciting opportunity for...
World of Dance
Blueheel Dance – Celebrating Mississauga’s 50th Anniversary: Building Community Through Dance
Blueheel Dance Studio Celebrates Mississauga’s 50th Anniversary with a unique era time-span performance at Small Arms Inspection Building.
Digital Spirit
Discover, create, and innovate at a Mississauga Library Makerspace!
Visit one of the Mississauga Library's collaborative spaces to access free services, technology, and equipment!
Exhibitions Now
ART EXHIBITION AND SALE IN APRIL BY THE MISSISSAUGA WATERCOLOUR SOCIETY
The Mississauga Watercolour Society (MWS) is pleased to present another popular art exhibition and...
Friends of the Arts
Start, grow, or buy a business – Starter Company PLUS Program at IDEA Mississauga
The Starter Company PLUS program assists people 18 years and over who are interested in starting, expanding or purchasing a business in Mississauga.
Learning Hub
A NEW resource for artists and creatives!
I’m excited to launch this new workbook I’ve designed to help you: Think about your...
Festivals Coming
City of Mississauga: JACKALOPE Action Sports Festival promises thrills and excitement as it returns to Mississauga for a second time
Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy action sports at their finest with this truly one-of-a-kind spectacle featuring skateboarding, base jumping, BMX and motocross, roller skating and more.
Opportunities
Call for Arists: Project Mapping Mentorship – City of Mississauga
The City of Mississauga’s Public Art Program is working with AVA Animation and Visual Arts Inc. for a large-scale 3D projection mapping project.
VAMily Matters
Expressions of Interest – Transit Terminal Mural – City of Mississauga
City of Mississauga: The City of Mississauga’s Public Art Program seeks to commission an...
Mississauga Music Scene
Modern Mississauga: Mississauga Music Notes – July 2025
Welcome to the July 2025 Mississauga Music Notes! Here’s a list of some live music events happening in our award-winning music city.
Street Arts
From Canvas to Community: NEW Mural Revealed in Port Credit!
The collaborative efforts of Sauga City and MAC unveiled a stunning mural in Port Credit. Learn more about this transformative project and its artists.
Local Media
Discover the magic of the newly renovated Hazel McCallion Library!
Hazel McCallion Library (aka Central Library) has re-opened its doors to Mississauga. The library and its large community spared no expense or detail with the new layout and inclusions.
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A City in Tune – A Celebration of Music in Mississauga Exhibition
Bradley Museum 1620 Orr Road, Mississauga
Free
My Mother’s Tongue – Art Gallery of Mississauga
Art Gallery of Mississauga 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga
Free
From Coast to Coast, the Canadian journey! Exhibition
Pics Alive - Promenade Mall 1 Promenade Cir 2nd Floor, 0221A, Thornhill
Free
Summer Arts Mississauga
Small Arms Inspection Building 1352 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga
Ranges
Summer Fun Studio Times – PAMA
Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives 9 Wellington St. East, Brampton
Writing for Mental Health Workshops
3190 Ridgeway Drive, Unit 21, Mississauga 3190 Ridgeway Drive, Unit 21, Mississauga
Summer Art & Craft Workshop For All Ages by Devika Mathur & Khushboo Agarwal
Meadowvale Community Centre 6655 Glen Erin Dr, Mississauga
$4 – $100
Week of Events
Spirit Seeds – Museums of Mississauga
Immerse yourself in the intricate and beautiful world of Indigenous beadwork at Spirit Seeds. Curated by Indigenous artist Naomi Smith (Chippewas of Nawash, Neyaashiinigmiing, Ontario), this exhibition presents a rich visual exploration […]
Free
A City in Tune – A Celebration of Music in Mississauga Exhibition
This exciting exhibition explores the City’s rich musical landscape, highlighting the diverse voices, cultures, and communities that have shaped its sound. From local legends to grassroots movements, the exhibition showcases […]
Free
My Mother’s Tongue – Art Gallery of Mississauga
The Art Gallery of Mississauga (AGM) is proud to present My Mother’s Tongue, a group exhibition of contemporary art that investigates the suppression of language and identity across different cultures […]
Free
From Coast to Coast, the Canadian journey! Exhibition
Pics Alive and Ari Momeni invite you to share the adventure of their next show ... From Coast to Coast, the Canadian journey! Experience the grandeur of this vast country […]
Free
Summer Arts Mississauga
Unlock Your Creativity this Summer with Summer Arts Mississauga Workshop Series! Join us at CreativeHub 1352 during the month of July, for an unforgettable artistic journey! Dive into a world […]
Ranges
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July DIY – PAMA
July DIY – PAMA
Reflect on your relationship with nature while creating your own piece of silhouette art inspired by beautiful landscapes, plants, and animals. Inspired by the exhibitions Dark Ice: Leslie Reid and […]
Free
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Summer Skies – A Festival of Dance & Music
Summer Skies – A Festival of Dance & Music
Sampradaya Dance Creations presents Summer Skies – A Festival of Dance & Music, bringing together rhythm, movement, and melody in a vibrant outdoor celebration. Streetsville Village Square July 5 & […]
Free
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Summer Concert Series – City of Mississauga
Summer Concert Series – City of Mississauga
Enjoy a diverse lineup of talented artists with a wide range of musical styles performing at Streetsville Village Square, Cooksville Four Corners and Port Credit Memorial Park on Fridays, Saturdays, […]
Free
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Symphony in the Park
Symphony in the Park
Welcome the warmth of summer with a FREE lakeside concert featuring light classical, pops, and popular movie themes – a perfect way to start the City of Mississauga’s Summer Concert […]
Free
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Summer Fun Studio Times – PAMA
Summer Fun Studio Times – PAMA
Tuesdays and Thursdays in July and August, 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Starting July 3. School’s out for the summer! Enjoy a staycation with these crafts that are perfect for […]
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Writing for Mental Health Workshops
Writing for Mental Health Workshops
Would you like to learn more about managing stress, anxiety and depression? This series of writing workshops is designed to help you in your mental health journey by providing practical […]
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Summer Art & Craft Workshop For All Ages by Devika Mathur & Khushboo Agarwal
Summer Art & Craft Workshop For All Ages by Devika Mathur & Khushboo Agarwal
Art & Craft Classes for All Ages! A Unique Family Art Experience Join us for a creative 2-hour journey every Tuesday evening, where adults and kids can learn together! Whether […]
$4 – $100
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TD Culture Lab: Artrepreneur 101 – Mississauga Arts Council
TD Culture Lab: Artrepreneur 101 – Mississauga Arts Council
Are you a brilliant artist but feel less confident navigating the business side of your career? Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) has got you covered! Introducing TD Culture Lab: Artrepreneur 101 […]
Free
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Drop-In Art Hive (No Registration Required)
Drop-In Art Hive (No Registration Required)
NOTE: REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED. THIS IS A DROP IN PROGRAM The Art Gallery of Mississauga (AGM) is thrilled to announce that the Summer Art Hive is back for 2025, […]
Free
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Mixed Media: Using the Book Form
Mixed Media: Using the Book Form
In this workshop, participants will create a unique handmade book from a single folded sheet of paper using collage, decoupage, and stamping techniques. Inspired by themes of reconnection with nature, […]
$65
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Return to Wonder (Mixed Media Workshop: Book Format)
Return to Wonder (Mixed Media Workshop: Book Format)
STAMP. COLLAGE. DECOUPAGE. REDISCOVER WONDER —ONE LAYER AT A TIME. Transform a single sheet of paper into a handmade book using collage, stamping, and decoupage. Inspired by The Sense of […]
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Public Art Walking Tour – City of Mississauga
Public Art Walking Tour – City of Mississauga
To celebrate the launch of Mississauga’s second Public Art Plan (2025), the City’s public art program is hosting a downtown walking tour to explore our collections and share our vision […]
Free
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Art and Ornament: Miniature painting from South Asia
Art and Ornament: Miniature painting from South Asia
Learn about different types of ornamentation on South Asian objects in the collections at ROM. What is ornamentation? How is it different from “art” and what can we learn from […]
Free
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Summer Fun Studio Times – PAMA
Summer Fun Studio Times – PAMA
Tuesdays and Thursdays in July and August, 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Starting July 3. School’s out for the summer! Enjoy a staycation with these crafts that are perfect for […]
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Spin, Pop, Boom Show by Mad Science
Spin, Pop, Boom Show by Mad Science
Join Mad Science and learn the sounds and spectacle of chemistry and physics. With vibrant colour change demonstration and exothermic reactions, you will find a Genie Out of a Bottle […]
$11.00
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Ask a Curator | My Mother’s Tongue (Online)
Ask a Curator | My Mother’s Tongue (Online)
Join the Art Gallery of Mississauga online for Ask a Curator with Musha Neluheni, TD Programming Curator at the AGM and curator of My Mother’s Tongue. In this informal conversation, Musha will answer questions […]
Free
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Emerging Arts Showcase at The Shore
Emerging Arts Showcase at The Shore
MAC has teamed up with the one and only Tom Barlow to bring you the Emerging Arts Showcase — a new summer concert series spotlighting fresh local talent every Thursday […]
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Summer Concert Series – City of Mississauga
Summer Concert Series – City of Mississauga
Enjoy a diverse lineup of talented artists with a wide range of musical styles performing at Streetsville Village Square, Cooksville Four Corners and Port Credit Memorial Park on Fridays, Saturdays, […]
Free
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July DIY – PAMA
July DIY – PAMA
Reflect on your relationship with nature while creating your own piece of silhouette art inspired by beautiful landscapes, plants, and animals. Inspired by the exhibitions Dark Ice: Leslie Reid and […]
Free
SOUND WORKSHOP | UNSILENCING: Sound Composing with Everyday Tools
SOUND WORKSHOP | UNSILENCING: Sound Composing with Everyday Tools
The Art Gallery of Mississauga presents a sound workshop presented in conjunction with our current exhibition, My Mother's Tongue, inspired by Al Madat (2014) by exhibiting artist, James Webb. "Al Madat, (2014) comprises […]
$10
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Summer Concert Series – City of Mississauga
Summer Concert Series – City of Mississauga
Enjoy a diverse lineup of talented artists with a wide range of musical styles performing at Streetsville Village Square, Cooksville Four Corners and Port Credit Memorial Park on Fridays, Saturdays, […]
Free
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Devon Ross Visuals Art showcase at Milton Fashion Week
Devon Ross Visuals Art showcase at Milton Fashion Week
This event will be more than just a fashion show! Between shows, you can explore popup vendor spaces, including the one that Devon Ross Visuals will have set up! Small […]