Sauga Arts HUB

18th Annual Dancing for The Compass - Little Peter & The Elegants
2025-01-25 19:00 - 2025-01-26 00:00 (America/Toronto) | Port Credit Royal Canadian Legion, 35 Front Street North, Mississauga, Ontario, L5H 2E1, Canada
The 18th Annual Dancing for The Compass returns to the Port Credit Legion (upstairs) on Saturday January 25 2025. The address is 35 Front St. N. in south Mississauga and doors open at 7:00pm. An elevator is available.

Little Peter and the Elegants returns to perform music from the 50s, 60s and 70s from 8:00pm to 12:00am. The Options Mississauga Culinary Program will prepare a buffet for all to enjoy. Free coffee and tea. There will be reserved seating and the bar takes debit, credit and cash.
Over $65,000 has been raised for The Compass since this event began in 2008. The Compass Food Bank & Outreach Centre provides Help for Today and Hope for Tomorrow for individuals living in south Mississauga. The Compass supplies healthy and nutritious food for your neighbours in need, as well as support services and programs.

DIY Studio Time - PAMA
2025-01-26 13:00 - 16:30 | Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives, 9 Wellington St. East, Brampton, Ontario, L6W 1Y1, Canada
DIY Studio Time
Audience: General
Saturdays and Sundays, January 4 to January 26, 1:00 – 4:30 p.m.

Explore the creativity of museum curation as you make your own miniature museum collage, inspired by PAMA’s “This is How We Do It” exhibition.
Recommended for ages 5 and up, guardians must accompany children. This drop-in is included in general admission. Members are free.

Ticket price: $0

Jazz at the Legion
2025-01-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Ontario
Come out and support LIVE music with the Mississauga Big Band Jazz Ensemble at their monthly gig at the Port Credit Legion.

Glimpse Into The Heart of a Singer Songwriter - Live Songwriters Showcase
2025-01-26 14:00 - 17:00 | The Rec Room, 100 City Centre Drive #1-705, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 2C9, Canada
Glimpse Into the Heart of a Singer-Songwriter is back by popular demand!
Join the second edition of this live songwriters showcase on Sunday, January 26 from 2-5 PM.
An intimate afternoon of multi-genre music. Two rounds featuring 3 artists each. Round #1 will feature Matt Hinojosa, Shalini Maria, and JSAL. Round #2 will feature Mauve, Sarah Catharine, and Jenna. Each local artist will perform 3 originals and 1 cover. Doors open at 1:40pm, show starts at 2pm. Come early to get a seat on the lower level. Additional seating available on the upper level.

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Stranger Sings - The Parody Musical
2025-01-28 - 2025-04-27 | Ontario
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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VAM X International Watercolour Society (IWS)
2025-01-28 12:30 - 14:30 | Ontario
Meet, Greet, and Demo with IWS Founder Atanur Dogan

VAM (Visual Arts Mississauga) and the International Watercolour Society Globe are excited to partner up to bring you the best of watercolour!
Tuesday, January 28th | 12:30pm – 2:30pm | (1-day event)
at Visual Arts Mississauga | 4170 Riverwood Park Ln, Mississauga
Join us to meet Atanur Dogan, Founder and President of International Watercolor Society, for a special sneak peek of his upcoming masterclass workshop in this exclusive, free event at VAM. Watch as a stunning watercolour painting comes to life before your eyes while Atanur shares insights into his creative process, his travels, and his deep passion for the art of watercolour.
This is a unique opportunity to connect with a seasoned artist, learn more about the techniques that fuel his work, and get inspired by his artistic journey.
RSVP is required: Secure your spot!

Author Talks: Janika Oza
2025-01-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Ontario
Janika Oza is the author of the novel A History of Burning, winner of the 2024 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature, a finalist for the 2023 Governor General’s Award for Fiction, longlisted for the 2024 Carol Shields Prize for Fiction, and a New York Times Editor’s Choice. She is the winner of a 2022 O. Henry Award and the 2020 Kenyon Review Short Fiction Award.
A masterful and breathtakingly intimate saga of colonialism and exile, complicity and resistance, A History of Burning is a radiant debut about the stories our families choose to share—and those that remain unspoken.
Mississauga Library’s Author Talk series features a wide range of talented writers. Hear authors read from their books, ask questions, learn about the writing process, and find out more about their craft of telling captivating stories.

The Ampersand Review January Writing Series
2025-01-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Sheridan College – Hazel McCallion Campus, 4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 0G5, Canada
Join us for The Ampersand Review January Writing Series!
Paige Maylott will lead us in a two-hour workshop titled Reliving the Moment. Touching on Mary Karr’s techniques in The Art of Memoir, author Paige Maylott shows how to capture moments to create vivid and authentic scenes in works of creative non-fiction. Participants will learn how to stage a scene and start the process of transferring their own vibrant memories onto the page. Please come to the workshop with one or two moments in mind that you would like to explore.
Paige Maylott is a Hamilton, Ontario, author, gamer, and accessibility specialist. Her recent memoir, My Body is Distant (ECW Press, 2023), explores gender transition, critical illness, and digital identity. This work was awarded the 2024 Hamilton Literary Award for Non-Fiction, the Gold IPPY Award for LGBTQ+ Non-Fiction, was shortlisted for the Rakuten Kobo 2024 Emerging Writer Prize, and earned a spot on the Hamilton Review of Books’ “Best Books of 2023.” Paige’s writing has been celebrated by CBC Books, Publishers Weekly, Open Book, and the Whistler Writers Festival, among many others.
Spots are limited so reserve your seat early! Click here to register.

Coffee and Canvas Paint Night: Veganuary
2025-01-31 18:30 - 19:30 | Studio.89, 2520 Eglinton Ave W, unit 1, Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 0Y4, Canada
This January, we’re blending creativity with sustainability in honour of Veganuary, a global movement inspiring people to explore plant-based lifestyles for their health, the environment, and animal welfare.
Join us at our Coffee & Canvas Paint Night as we turn coffee retention from our vegan and fair-trade cafe into gorgeous watercolour paintings. Not only will you get to create stunning art, but you’ll also enjoy plant-based drinks and indulge in delicious vegan treats while celebrating Veganuary!
We can’t wait to see you there and celebrate Veganuary together!
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Mechanics of Playwriting Workshop - SAWITRI Theatre Group
2025-02-01 10:00 - 13:00 | Ontario
In the workshop, Participants can expect to explore different playwriting techniques used in various forms including Western Naturalistic Theatre, South Asian Folk Theatre, Ancient Greek and Sanskrit Theatre, Absurdist Theatre, and Shakespearean drama. In addition to learning dialogues, plots, and characterization, some of the topics covered during the workshop are: Writing Visually, Structures of Time and Space, Integrating Research into your Writing, Metaphors in Theatre, and Learning to read like a playwright.
For more details, follow SAWITRI Theatre Group and/or log on to sawitri.ca
Google Form Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/101PAPBY937aBuyarUnNTg9MujlDwAZhh3ZHW3z0UVhc/edit

Dance Movement & Body Flow - Blueheel Dance Studio
2025-02-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Blueheel Dance Studio, L5G 1C8, Mississauga, Ontario, L5G 1C8, Canada
A six week course designed and led by talented dancer and choreographer, Stefanie Eby, this course is designed to take your dance to the next level. Learn expressive arm and body movement that will improve your poise and fluidity.
Elevate your dance skills with our transformative course, led by talented dancer and choreographer, Stefanie Eby. A curated fusion of techniques and dance sequences derived from Ballet, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Jazz and Heels. Strengthen your body’s flexibility, define your poise, improve your choreography retention and build your confidence on the dance floor.
EVERY SATURDAY | 11:00AM
JAN 25TH – MARCH 8TH
CLASS LENGTH: 60 MINS
LOW INTRODUCTORY RATE: $226+tax
Visit Blueheel’s website to register.

DIY Studio Time
2025-02-01 13:00 - 16:30, 2025-02-02 13:00 - 16:30 | Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives, 9 Wellington St. East, Brampton, Ontario, L6W 1Y1, Canada
Inspired by cozy play on a snowy day, make your own paper puppet and create their story – from fairytales to space exploration and more. Once done, explore the exhibition that inspired it all, “Stories of Home”.
Recommended for ages 5 and up, guardians must accompany children. This drop-in is included in general admission. Members are free.

Ticket price: $0

Mehfil-E-Kalakaar Presents : Fury and Festive
2025-02-01 17:30 - 19:30 | Ontario
Mehfil-e-Kalakaar presents ‘Fury & Festive’ an enchanting and intimate evening – a celebration of the divine feminine energy and the triumph of light over darkness. Featuring mesmerizing dance performances, soulful music and beguiling storytelling that draw inspiration from Durga’s complex feminine energy and the illuminating spirit of Diwali. Let yourselves be immersed in a cultural journey of power, resilience, joy and reverence that celebrates community through art. This promises to be an unforgettable celebration of heritage and harmony.
This event is generously funded by The Canada Arts Presentation Fund, Canadian Heritage, Government of Canada

Live Music at Shore Grill and Grotto - February 2025
2025-02-01 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-02-02 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-02-03 20:00 - 2025-02-04 00:00, 2025-02-05 19:00 - 23:00, 2025-02-06 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-02-07 20:00 - 23:00 | Shore Grill & Grotto, 71 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga, Ontario, L5G 1C9, Canada
Shore Grill and Grotto, located in Port Credit, offers the city’s best entertainment with live music six nights a week in its lounge. The venue creates an unforgettable experience with its casually elegant atmosphere. Guests can enjoy diverse food and drink menus while soaking in the sounds of live music. Here is their February lineup:
Saturday 1 – Sandra Good 8pmSunday 2 – Chris Van Reid 7pmMonday 3 – Barlow Jam 8pmWednesday 5 – Naro & Layton 7pmThursday 6 – The Arsenals 8pmFriday 7 – Red Velvet 8pmSaturday 8 – Spitfire Kings 8pmSunday 9 – Chris Van Reid 7pmMonday 10 – Barlow Jam 8pmWednesday 12 – Naro & Layton 7pmThursday 13 – Groovestone 8pmFriday, Valentine’s Day 14 – Barlow Band 8pmSaturday 15 – Lonely HeartsSunday 16 – Chris Van Reid 7pmMonday 17 – Barlow Jam 8pmWednesday 19 – Naro & Layton 7pmThursday 20 – Ottis Wonder & The Hustle 8pmFriday 21 – Kenny VSaturday 22 – Pink Leather Jackets 8pmSunday 23 – Chris Van Reid 7pmMonday 24 – Barlow Jam 8pmWednesday 26 – Naro & Layton 7pmThursday 27 – Groovestone 8pmFriday 28 – Barlow Band 8pm
Venue:Shore Grill & Grotto71 Lakeshore Rd. East, Port Credit, MississaugaPhone: 905-271-9777Website: www.shoregrillandgrotto.ca

Learn Ai - Arts on the Credit
2025-02-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Learn how to navigate Ai.
Christine Hull will be facilitating “ChatGPT Basics: AI Training for Beginners” for Arts on the Credit, where she’ll guide artists through the fundamentals of AI, showing them how to leverage ChatGPT to enhance their creative and business endeavors.
Christine Hull is an experienced Social Media Trainer and founder of MAWB Network, dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs with practical, hands-on training.
Click here to learn more and register.

2025 MARTYS Information Session
2025-02-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Learn everything you need to know to submit a nomination for the 30th Mississauga Arts Awards (The MARTYS)!
You are invited to MAC’s 2025 MARTYS Information Session on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 11 AM over Zoom. MAC Staff will guide you through the guidelines and web forms in detail, and answer questions you may have about the process.
Click here to register.

Art Hive Pop Ups – Art Gallery of Mississauga
2025-02-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Various
Join Art Gallery of Mississauga in person and explore art-making at various locations across Mississauga! This is a free community drop-in program promoting mental health and connection through the use of art
Everyone is welcome. All supplies are provided, and no art-making experience is necessary.

DATES:
Dec 11 – Art Gallery of Mississauga
Feb 5 – Clarkson Community Centre
Feb 20 – Meadowvale Community Centre
Feb 26 – Malton Community Centre
Mar 5 – Burnhamthorpe Community Centre
Mar 19 – Malton Community Centre
Apr 15 – Frank McKechnie Community Centre

Learn more at https://www.artgalleryofmississauga.com/workshops/

The Art Gallery of Mississauga would like to thank the Mississauga Foundation for supporting this program.

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.
Learn more here.

The Birds
2025-02-06 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-02-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Erindale Studio Theatre, 3359 Mississauga Road
By Yvette Nolan
Directed by Marcel Stewart
Aristophanes’s 2400-year-old comical allegory of the relationship between humans, nature, and the Gods is refashioned as a playfully satirical examination of the relationship between First Nations and settlers in this comedy by Yvette Nolan, one of the country’s most prominent indigenous theatre makers and playwrights. A play about profound questions, about land and ownership, about reconciliation and appropriation, about utopian escapism and real-life politics that wears its seriousness lightly, set in a richly imagined, song-and-dance-filled land of the birds.
Learn more and get tickets here.

Weekend Clown Intensive - Presence & Play
2025-02-07 18:30 | AN1 Studios, 2465 Cawthra Road, Unit 132, Mississauga, Ontario, L5A 3P2, Canada
3 days of presence work and le jeu. Before we put on the clown nose we start with ourselves. Specifically, ourselves in front of others. Together, we’ll uncover and explore the beginnings of your clown persona – and learn what that even means – through witnessing one another and finding those things that naturally make us funny or endearing to an audience. By the end of this intensive, students will walk away with an understanding of the 5 tenets of the clown and the soft skills used in clown performance. You will also have experience taking ‘turns’ on stage.
No experience required! This intensive is good for those new to the practice, those who are currently practicing and also for those who want to jump back into the fundamentals of theatrical red nose clown. Really, it’s good for everyone.
When:
Feb 7th – 9th
Friday will be from 6:30 – 9:30pm
Sat & Sun will be from 10am – 5pm (with a lunch break @ 1pm – 2pm)
15 hours of clown training in total
Fee:
$300 registration / $250 early bird (if registered before Jan. 15th) – HST incl.
Where:
AN1 Studios in Mississauga. Nearest intersection is Cawthra & the Queensway.
Registration
Pre-registration is required and can be done by filling out the form here.

Upcycled Sweetheart bottle paint night
2025-02-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Studio.89, 2520 Eglinton Ave W, unit 1, Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 0Y4, Canada
This Valentine’s Day, love the planet as much as you love each other.
Join us for a sweet upcycled bottle paint night where we will reuse our cafe syrup bottles and leave with your very own upcycled creation, ready to add a personal touch to your home or give as a gift. Make sustainable choices like these aren’t just good for the planet—they’re good for the heart too.
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️ Friday, February 7th

6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Studio.89 (2520 Eglinton Ave W, Unit 1)

Glenforest Youth Hub: Youth Information Session
2025-02-07 19:30 - 20:30 | Ontario
The City of Mississauga is converting the former Glenforest Secondary School swimming pool enclosure into a community hub that provides services and programs that reflect the needs of local youth.
This information session is geared primarily towards youth and will be held at Burnhamthorpe Community Centre in the Forest Glen Room. Another in-person session for all residents will be held on February 12.
Advance registration isn’t required to participate but is recommended.
More ways to participate

Take our online survey for a chance to win a pair of Apple AirPods!
Join us for a virtual information session on February 10.
Visit our project website to learn more about the new Glenforest Youth Hub.

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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