Sauga Arts HUB

Punjabi Shorts
2025-04-06 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-06 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Maja Prentice Theatre, 3650 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario, L4Y 3V9, Canada
As a part of SAWITRI Shorts Theatre Festival, Punjabi Arts Association is proud to present three plays by Anuradha Grover-Tejpal, Pali Bhupinder Singh and Loveen Gill. The plays are a mix of drama and comedy and will be rooted in characters that is universal to today’s generation.
Get tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/sstf-2025-punjabi

The Ampersand Review April Reading Series
2025-04-10 18:00 - 20:00 | 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, 2025-04-17 19:00 - 21:30, 2025-04-24 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.

Get tickets here.

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

World Art Day 2025
2025-04-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Ontario
Celebrate creativity and community at VAM’s Annual World Art Day Community Exhibition & Fundraiser on April 11th from 6:30pm – 8:30pm!
This special event showcases artwork from local artists while supporting VAM’s efforts to keep the arts in Mississauga thriving.
Event Highlights

Printmaking Demonstrations + A Print to take home by Donation
Silent Auction with unique prizes and 50/50 Raffle
Free Life Drawing with Peel Police
Community Arts Exhibition featuring works of all ages and skill level in Mississauga
Live Music and Light Refreshments

Let’s come together to See Art, Do Art and Be Art!
Purchase Your Tickets Here

Book signing & Kids' Easter activity table
2025-04-12 11:00 - 15:00 | Chapters/Indigo – Vega Blvd, 3050 Vega Boulevard, Mississauga, ON, L5L 5X8, Canada
Author, Illustrator and Poet Dechen Yee will be at Chapters (3050 Vega Blvd), to share the inspirations behind her three books, and keep kids engaged and creative with Easter-related activities.
Her 3 books are:

The Unexpected Muse (Life lessons from the viewpoint of a bunny. A Zen read!)
Bunny’s Quest (A chapter book for kids 7-9. The story has a life lesson and is perfect for kids who like animals.)
Diamond Dewdrops (Thoughts and poems about love, recognition and respect – love for oneself, recognition of loves lost and respect for Nature that cradles our past, present and future.)

Gujarati Shorts
2025-04-12 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Maja Prentice Theatre, 3650 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario, L4Y 3V9, Canada
Get ready for an unforgettable day of drama, suspense, and comedy as three incredible plays take the stage, each offering a unique and thrilling experience!
Showtimes at April 12, 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM.
Hoholika by Chandravadan Chimanlal Mehta – A sharp satire on the legal system and the concept of justice, performed in the vibrant Gujarati Bhavai folk theatre style with live music, dance, and drama!
Wrong Man by Jyoti Vaidhya – A gripping suspense thriller! A murder is committed, but who is the real culprit? Will the murderer escape, or will justice prevail? The Wrong Man gives you all the right answers!
Maaf Karjo, Aa Natak Nahi Thaay – A hilarious comedy about a passionate group of women stage artists desperately searching for a male actor. Will they find one in time, or will they put on the show with an all-female cast?
Three genres. One stage. A theatre experience like never before! Don’t miss this incredible mix of satire, suspense, and comedy—guaranteed to entertain, engage, and leave you wanting more!
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Big Band Open Mic – Mississauga Big Band Jazz Ensemble
2025-04-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Cooksville United Church, 2500 Mimosa Row, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 1P7, Canada
We’re back with another edition of “Big Band Open Mic “featuring 10 fabulous
singers performing with The Mississauga Big Band Jazz Ensemble. One night only
at Cooksville United Church ( 2500 Mimosa Row MISSISSAUGA ) Tickets are $20
for adults and $10 for seniors and children and the show starts at 7:00 PM.
Come out and enjoy of all the jazz classics with Theresa Morris, Maria Moore,
Shari Vandermolen, Michael Rushton, Mark Obermeyer, Tony Sciara,
Robin Stauth, Joann Wanda Rossitter, John Minardi and Marie Fiscus. Tickets at
the door. For more info, please call Rob at (905) 270-4757.

Krista Blondin Band at The Rec Room Square One
2025-04-12 21:00 - 2025-04-13 00:30 | The Rec Room, 100 City Centre Drive #1-705, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 2C9, Canada
FREE EVENT!Krista Blondin is bringing a night of high-energy, multi-era Dance, Rock, Pop & R&B hits to The Rec Room on Saturday, April 12th!
‍ ‍ ‍ All ages welcome (under 19 permitted until 11 PM)
RSVP NOW TO SECURE YOUR SEAT AND GET ON THE GUEST LIST:www.kristablondin.com/rsvp
The venue sets up seating and tables based on how many guests we expect. Your RSVP helps us prepare so everyone can stay comfortable — whether you want to sit and enjoy the show or have a place to land between dancing!
Bring the whole family for dinner, drinks, games, snacks, and dancing — all in one place!
100 City Centre Drive, Mississauga (Square One) Showtime: 9 PM ️ Free parking Easy transit access
On stage: Krista Blondin – Lead Vocals Dean Mazzolin – Guitar Paul Maddigan – Drums Paul Cafarelli – Bass
RSVP NOW TO SECURE YOUR SEAT AND GET ON THE GUEST LIST:www.kristablondin.com/rsvp
A Krista Blondin Music performance .

Jazz Rangers live at the Port Credit Legion
2025-04-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Ontario
The Jazz Rangers are back for an afternoon of music and fun!
www.jazzrangers.com

Aap ka Khayal Aaya - Shorts Festival
2025-04-13 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Maja Prentice Theatre, 3650 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario, L4Y 3V9, Canada
Come witness the magic ‘Aap ka Khayal Aaya’ – paying homage to the greats of the Golden Era of Hindi cinema aka Bollywood – Sahir Ludhianvi and Dev Anand.
Happening April 13, 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM.
Click here to learn more and get tickets.

EXPROSÉ: Virtual Writing Workshop & Open Mic
2025-04-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
Exprosé is a space for poets and writers to commune with featured poets and witness these artists peel the layers of metaphors and similes away from their pieces. The title comes from a combination of exposé and prose.
This showcase also includes the opportunity for attendees to write draft pieces inspired by what they heard, with the option to share their work at the mic in front of their peers. The three prompts given, inspired by lines from the showcase, are each slated to have 10 minutes of writing time available. There are no limitations on the number of pieces written in this period as long as attendees use this time to write. At the end of the writing section, the host will read one of the pieces they wrote during that time and encourage those comfortable with public speaking to do the same.
The final portion is an open mic so all attendees can share any of their work as they desire.
Click here to register!

A City in Tune - A Celebration of Music in Mississauga Exhibition
2025-04-14 - 2025-08-04 | Bradley Museum, 1620 Orr Road, Mississauga, ON, L5J 4T2, Canada
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 the ways music connects people, builds identity, and reflects the evolving story of Mississauga. Through artifacts, stories, and interactive experiences, visitors will discover how music continues to inspire and unite the city.
This exhibition is presented in partnership with the Master of Museum Studies (MMSt) program at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Information.
On at the Bradley Museum from April 14, 2025 to August 3, 2025.

Piano Heist - Living Arts Centre
2025-04-15 12:30 - 13:30 | Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Dr, Mississauga, Ontario, Mississauga, Canada
Living Arts Centre 24/25 Season Event
Nico Rhodes and Patrick Courtin have been friends since Elementary School, connecting because they both love playing the piano and believe it is the best instrument! Audience members learn to expect the unexpected and get ready for an hour of fun and engagement where even the coolest audience member must join in the fun! Nico and Patrick who make up the band called Piano Heist will perform all genres of music from classical piano raptures to bombastic boogie woogie, jazz to rock & roll playing multiple keyboard instruments.

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Art Hive Pop Ups - Art Gallery of Mississauga
2025-04-15 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.

BOOK LAUNCH Charismatic Chiaroscuro - Poetry and Art
2025-04-17 18:30 - 20:30 | The Grange, 1921 Dundas Street West, Mississauga, Ontario, L5K 1R2, Canada
BOOK LAUNCHCharismatic Chiaroscuro – Poetry and ArtShifting Silhouettes – PoetryBy Meena Chopra

Readings | Video Art Display | ConversationsThursday April 17, 2025Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMVenue: Heritage Mississauga – The Grange 1921 Dundas St. W., Mississauga, ON L5K 1R2
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Join us for an evening of poetry and artistic enchantment as Meena Chopra unveils Charismatic Chiaroscuro, a mesmerizing fusion of poetry and art. Experience the interplay of light and shadow, words & colours, in a celebration of creativity.

Learn more here.

Marathi Shorts – SAWITRI Shorts Theatre Festival
2025-04-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Maja Prentice Theatre, 3650 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario, L4Y 3V9, Canada
As a part of SAWITRI Shorts Theatre Festival, don’t miss Mi Ladachi Maina Tumchi presented in Marathi on April 19 at 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM.
Get tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/sstf-2025-marathi

Marathi Shorts - SAWITRI Shorts Theatre Festival
2025-04-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Maja Prentice Theatre, 3650 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario, L4Y 3V9, Canada

Early Bird Tickets on Sale | "Hearing the East 2025" Choral Concert
2025-04-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Ontario
Early Bird Tickets on Sale | “Hearing the East 2025” Choral Concert – NeoVoce Philharmonic Choir
Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025, 7:30 PM
Venue: Trinity-St. Paul’s United Church, 427 Bloor St W, Toronto
Early Bird Tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/neovocephilharmonicchoir
Experience the Harmony of East and West
Vivaldi RV 589, Verdi opera choruses and Chinese works
Artistic Team
Conductor: Leo Li – Choral Canada board member, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal recipient
Soloists: Yan Huang (Soprano), Yan Xu (Soprano), Pamela Li (Alto)
Collaborative pianist: Luyao Xu
Apprentice pianist: Yuexi Li
Don’t miss this unforgettable night of music and cultural exchange!

Alexis Martinez Live - Tropical Fiesta and Social
2025-04-19 20:00 - 2025-04-20 01:00 | A Night of Jazz – Denise Leslie & Bob McAlpine
Join Hollywood’s 2 time World Entertainment Award Winner Alexis Martinez live with DJ Latin Soul on Saturday, April 19 from 8 PM – 1 AM at Army Navy & Airforce Veterans Club (765 Third St.) for this monthly Latin dance social.
Enjoy a FREE lesson at 8 PM!

XL dance floor
Full cash bar
Free parking

Urdu Shorts - SAWITRI Shorts Theatre Festival
2025-04-20 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Maja Prentice Theatre, 3650 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario, L4Y 3V9, Canada
As a part of SAWITRI Shorts Theatre Festival, don’t miss Connaught Place, Dhoop ka ek Tukda, and Bhangan presented in Urdu by Mizaaj Arts on April 20 at 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM.
Get tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/sstf-2025-urdu

A City in Tune Exhibition Launch
2025-04-24 16:00 - 19:00 | Bradley Museum, 1620 Orr Road, Mississauga, ON, L5J 4T2, Canada
The Museums of Mississauga welcomes you to officially launch our new exhibition, A City in Tune: A Celebration of Music in Mississauga!
This exciting exhibit explores the cultural impact of music in our City, showcasing stories and sounds that have shaped Mississauga’s vibrant music scene.
Opening Event Highlights:

Engaging crafts and interactive demonstrations from our community partners, including the Mississauga Library Makerspace, the Mississauga Symphony Youth Orchestra, and Burrbeat Music (formerly Main Street Music).
Complimentary snacks and refreshments will be provided.

This project is presented in partnership with the Master of Museums Studies (MMSt) at the Faculty of Information at the University of Toronto. Learn more about the MMSt program at the University of Toronto here. Curated by MMSt graduate candidates Iris Wu, Kexin Han, and Julie McIsaac.
There is limited parking onsite. Additional parking for the event is available on Meadow Wood Parking Lot.
Registration is not required but recommended! Click here to learn more and register.

Mississauga’s 6th Annual Poetry Slam
2025-04-24 18:00 - 20:30 | Ontario
Watch our young literary talents in the community perform poetry and spoken word original submissions. Interested artists are invited to complete a submission package by April 16 to be considered to perform in the Poetry Slam.
Click here to learn more.
