Inside. Outside. Of.
2025-01-25 - 2025-04-14 | Art Gallery of Mississauga, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 2G6, Canada
Through intuitive, tenuously articulated works, the four artists brought together in this exhibition reflect upon how we situate ourselves in relation to various planes of interconnection and existence. Works by Ella Gonzales, David Merritt, Émilie Régnier, and Shanie Tomassini share a preoccupation with exploring the entangled and complex realm of perception between people and their surroundings. Their artistic practices reflect distinctive cultural backgrounds and experiences, yet they are all deeply invested in developing materially-sensitive works that are finely attuned to introspective realms. Taking a deliberate yet poetic approach, the works in Inside. Outside. Of. could be seen as strategies for processing the continuous influx of sensory stimulation that confronts us on a daily basis.
Art Gallery of Mississauga, Mississauga ON
January 25 – April 13, 2025
Foreman Art Gallery, Sherbrooke QC
October 17 – December 13, 2025
Curated by Shannon Anderson and Jay Wilson
The Art Gallery of Mississauga invites you to the opening reception of Inside. Outside. Of. on Saturday January 25, 2025 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. All artists will be in attendance, and the event will include a series of short artist talks, beginning at 2:30. Please join us in celebrating this exhibition!
Registration is recommended but not required. Click the link below for more information.

Stranger Sings - The Parody Musical
2025-01-28 - 2025-04-27
Take a trip back to Hawkins, Indiana: 1983…when times were simpler, hair was bigger, and unsupervised children were getting snatched by inter-dimensional creatures. STRANGER SINGS! THE PARODY MUSICAL is a hilarious ‘upside down’ take on the hit Netflix series – and all its campy 1980s glory.

Join Mike, Eleven, Lucas, Dustin, and the whole Hawkins gang for a night of adventure, thrills, pubescent angst, heavy synth, poor parenting, convoluted love triangles, cheap effects, dancing monsters, and maybe, just maybe… justice for everyone’s favorite missing ginger, Barb Holland.

Performances held at Toronto’s Randolph Theatre from January 28 to April 26.

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Together for Tomorrow: Earth Days in Action
2025-02-06 - 2025-04-14 | Bradley Museum, 1620 Orr Road, Mississauga, ON, L5J 4T2, Canada
This exhibit takes a look at how climate change is affecting our community, from rising temperatures and extreme weather events to disruptions in ecosystems and communities.
Climate change is real and it’s happening now. Over the last decade, Mississauga has experienced intense heat waves, rain, flooding, and winter storms. Experts believe that these extreme weather patterns will only become worse in the future.
The City of Mississauga is already taking steps to tackle these issues by reducing carbon emissions, adapting to climate change, and promoting sustainability through local policies and initiatives. But, the truth is, we all have a role to play. By making small changes—like saving energy and backing green initiatives—you can help create a more sustainable future. Together, we can address the urgency of climate change and play an important part in protecting our planet for future generations.
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Spirit Seeds - Museums of Mississauga
2025-02-08 - 2025-08-04 | Bradley Museum, 1620 Orr Road, Mississauga, ON, L5J 4T2, Canada
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 of beadwork from the Woodlands and Great Lakes Regions and present-day examples of the art form.
Tiny glass seed beads hand-sewn onto pieces ranging from the decorative to functional items are known as “Little Spirits” in some Indigenous Languages. Spirit Seeds showcases post contact trade-era beads, historical beadwork and contemporary beadwork. Featuring work by local Indigenous artists, beadwork is still a critical part of personal creative expression and Indigenous culture today.
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My Brother’s Keeper - Hans Poppe Solo Exhibition
2025-02-23 - 2025-04-25
Hans Poppe
My Brother’s Keeper

February 23 to April 24, 2025
Reception: Sunday, January 23, 2025, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.

Hans Poppe, a Tanzanian-Canadian artist, is celebrated for his vivid and culturally rich depictions that honor his heritage. His artwork masterfully combines traditional painting methods with contemporary influences, frequently featuring intricate Tanzanian fabric patterns.

Learn more here: https://www.yorkminsterpark.com/create/ypbc-gallery.php

The Artistic Viewpoint
2025-03-26 - 2025-05-12
You are invited to an Opening Reception of SOVA’s show, The Artistic Viewpoint, Sunday afternoon, March 30 from 1:30 – 3:30 pm, in the Helson Gallery at the Halton Hills Culture Centre in Georgetown. Opening remarks are at 2:00 pm followed by a Conversation Circle with Walk ‘n Talk through the show.
With all 14 members of the Southern Ontario Visual Arts group having pieces in this show, it is a wonderful opportunity to take in a full view, The Artistic Viewpoint, of an eclectic group of fourteen artists who have become friends over the years and a formal exhibition group. As artist member Michelle Eissler has observed, “Artistic Expression occurs when the artist seeks to depict not only objective reality, but rather the subjective emotions and responses to objects and events.”
With strong ties to their local communities, these award-winning artists include: Robert Chisholm, Angela Burden, and Daureen Murphy from the Orangeville area, Lynden Cowan, Helen Duplassie, Margaret Pardy, and Connie Munson of Brampton, Michelle Eissler of Alliston, Lynne Schumacher of Owen Sound, Joanne Lomas of Wassauga Beach, Janice Ykema and Steve Wilson, formerly of Inglewood, now residing in Niagara Falls, Charlene Nickels in Prince Edward Island, and Joanna Turlej of Oakville. Many of the SOVA members have studios at the Alton Mill Arts Centre and along with several others are members of the Headwaters Arts Collective at the Mill.
Lynden Cowan, a founding member, comments on the level of professionalism in the group;” (they) constantly expand the personal boundaries of their skills and are never satisfied with the mundane.” Individually, they exhibit extensively, winning awards and accolades, with some of them showing their work internationally.”

With live music and light refreshments, lively conversations and beautiful art to enjoy in this historic building, do come out to be inspired and refreshed by their view, The Artistic Viewpoint.
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Spring Exhibition - Trazos Latinos
2025-03-28 - 2025-06-14 | The Grange, 1921 Dundas Street West, Mississauga, Ontario, L5K 1R2, Canada
Join Trazos Latinos for their Spring 2025 Exhibition at the Grange (home of Heritage Mississauga) at 1921 Dundas St W, L5K 1R2.
Catch the opening reception!
Friday, May 2, 2025 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM The Grange, Heritage Mississauga
Enjoy an evening celebrating the original works of Ingrid Alfonso, Luz Elena Fernandez, Paola Gaviria, Lourdes Lapetra, Flor de Maria Mejia, Maria Luz Odreman, and Silvia Damar Radvansky. Free and open to the public! Come experience the colours, culture, and creativity of Trazos Latinos.

Exhibition runs from March 28 to June 13, 10 AM to 4 PM.

SAWITRI Shorts Festival 2025
2025-04-05 - 2025-04-28 | Maja Prentice Theatre, 3650 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario, L4Y 3V9, Canada
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.

Click on the following link to know more and book your tickets:
https://linktr.ee/sawitritheatregroup?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=f09e9e6e-1a81-450a-a917-2b3111216448

The Ampersand Review April Reading Series
2025-04-10 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Sheridan College – Hazel McCallion Campus, 4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 0G5, Canada
This April we’re joined by authors Cassidy McFadzean, Terese Mason Pierre, and Farah Ghafoor at Sheridan College Hazel McCallion Campus. Our lineup of talented writers will share their work in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Come sip on some coffee, meet fellow book lovers, and immerse yourself in a world of words. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support local artists and indulge in the magic of storytelling.
Cassidy McFadzean is the author of three books of poetry: Crying Dress (House of Anansi, 2024), Drolleries (McClelland & Stewart 2019), shortlisted for the Raymond Souster Award, and Hacker Packer (M&S 2015), winner of two Saskatchewan Book Awards and finalist for the Gerald Lampert Award. Her fiction has appeared or is forthcoming in Joyland, The Walrus, Hazlitt, and Dead Writers (Invisible Publishing, 2024). Her chapbook Third State of Being (Gaspereau Press, 2022) was a finalist for the bpNichol Chapbook Award. Cassidy was born in Regina, and currently lives in Toronto.
Terese Mason Pierre is a writer and editor whose work has appeared in The Walrus, ROOM, Brick, Quill & Quire, Uncanny, and Fantasy Magazine, among others. Her work has been a finalist for the bpNichol Chapbook Award, Best of the Net, the Ignyte Award, and the Aurora Award. She is a winner of the Writers’ Trust Journey Prize, and was named a Writers’ Trust Rising Star in 2023. Terese lives and works in Toronto, Canada. Myth is her debut poetry collection.
Farah Ghafoor is an award-winning poet living on the traditional territory of the Anishnabeg, the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples. Her work was awarded the E.J. Pratt Medal and Prize in Poetry, longlisted for the CBC Poetry Prize, is taught in university courses, and published in The Walrus, the Fiddlehead, Room, and elsewhere. Raised in New Brunswick and southern Ontario, Ghafoor now works in Tkaronto (Toronto) as a financial analyst.
Register for free here.

REEL Thursdays: Drive Back Home
2025-04-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Dr, Mississauga, Ontario, Mississauga, Canada
Experience the magic of cinema with REEL Thursdays, a curated film series presented in collaboration with the TIFF Film Circuit. This monthly event celebrates diverse stories and themes, offering a rich cinematic journey from January to May 2025. Proudly hosted by the City of Mississauga, screenings take place in the cozy Screening Room at the Living Arts Centre.
Film: Drive Back Home
In the winter of 1970, a cantankerous, small town plumber from rural New Brunswick, must drive his beat-up work truck 1000 miles to Toronto to get his estranged, gay brother out of jail after being arrested for having sex in a public park. The two men are then forced to drive back home together at the behest of their hard-nosed mother before they kill each other. Inspired by a true story.
Coarse language, viewer discretion advised.
REEL Thursdays at LAC gratefully acknowledges our partnership with Film Circuit, presented by TIFF, and its sponsors and supporters. For more information about Film Circuit and to view a full list of their sponsors and supporters, please visit tiff.net/filmcircuit.

Improv Workshop with Julian Frid - SAWITRI Theatre Group
2025-04-10 19:00 - 21:30 | AN1 Studios, 2465 Cawthra Road, Unit 132, Mississauga, Ontario, L5A 3P2, Canada
SAWITRI Theatre Group is excited to welcome Spring with an improv workshop with Julian Frid. If you have done improv before and want to be a part of a workshop with a performance, then sign up for Julian’s workshop today!
Date and time: April 3 – May 29 (excluding May 15), 7-9:30 PM
Fee: $80 for members, $100 for non-members
Performance: June 5 at AN1 Studios
Prior improv experience is required!
Register: https://forms.gle/Yym5PAMZXxW4wKR88

The Chamber Music Society of Mississauga presents: Kuné - Universal Echoes
2025-04-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Meadowvale Theatre, 6315 Montevideo Rd, Mississauga, Ontario, L5N 4G7, Canada
“Universal Echoes” explores the four elements of earth, and Mother Nature, through
music. The compositions were all created through the collaborative efforts of Kuné’s
members and feature music inspired by the group members’ direct lived and
cultural experiences.
Universal Echoes stem from the idea of oneness – the interrelatedness of all beings,
joining together and unifying all that inhabits our world. Through the motion of an
Echo, slightly varied repeated sounds reoccur over different spaces, reverberating,
bouncing, travelling, and reflecting. The musical program of Kuné does just that,
taking the listener on an audio voyage, hearing both familiar and foreign sounds.
KUNE is an eleven-piece collective of ten immigrant musicians from all over the
world and one metis-Canadian. KUNE’s artistic practice captures and recreates the
experience of living in Toronto, one of the world’s most diverse cities. The musicians
are from Iraq, Cuba, Peru, Burkina-Faso and China. The instruments they play are not
often played together on stage; like the Tar, the Dizi, the Cajon and the Ngoni. It is a
space to remember our origins and learn from each other’s differences. Together
KUNE members compose, arrange and perform music that honours their cultural
roots and creates connections with others through curiosity, experimentation and
dialogue.

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KUNE is:
Ahmed Moneka, darbuka, vocals
Aline Morales, vocals, percussion, vocals
Demetri Petsalakis, guitar & oud
Alyssa Delbaere-Sawchuk, violin
Dora Wang, dizi, xiao & alto flute
Lasso, vocals, djembe, n’goni, peul flute & tama
Luis Deniz, alto saxophone
Matias Recharte, drums & percussion
Paco Luviano, double bass & electric bassPadideh Ahrarnejad, tar
Selcuk Suna, vocals, clarinet & tenor saxophone
Thanks to our generous sponsors – The City of Mississauga, The Hazel McCallion Foundation and Classical 96.3FM
