Haydn - Creation - Mississauga Chamber Singers
2025-04-26 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Toronto) | ON
Step into a world of musical magic with Joseph Haydn’s “The Creation.” His music captures the awe and wonder of the natural world, from the creation of light to the emergence of plants, animals, and finally, man. Haydn’s inventive use of musical imagery and word-painting brings the text to life, making it a beloved and enduring work in the choral repertoire.

Learn more and get tickets here.

Toronto All-Star Big Band at the Old Mill
2025-04-26 20:00 - 22:00 | ON
One of the most exciting bands around, the Toronto All-Star Big Band revives the spirit style and sound of the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s – that golden age of the big bands. This vibrant cast of young talent has earned its position at the top of list of presenters throughout Ontario and in the USA. TABB provides one of the most intense and stimulating youth music programs in Canada for professional development through performances and workshops to up-and-coming musicians from Toronto, Mississauga, Scarborough, and surrounding areas.
Learn more here.

A Pavarotti & Friends Tribute
2025-04-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Dr, Mississauga, Ontario, Mississauga, Canada
Celebrate the legacy of Luciano Pavarotti with the Mississauga Symphony Orchestra – Saturday, April 26 at the Living Arts Centre.
Join tenor Romulo Delgado, soprano Sara Papini, accordionist Carmen Spada, and the Mississauga Festival Choir for an unforgettable evening of beloved arias and Neapolitan classics.

Tickets start at $55. Special pricing is available for seniors, families, youth (ages 15-26), and groups of 10 or more. Complimentary underground parking is included with every ticket purchase.

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A Pavarotti & Friends Tribute will be generously supported by Pfaff BMW

CREDIT VALLEY ARTISANS - Spring Sale
2025-04-27 10:00 - 16:00 | ON
Get ready for the Gift Parade Months …
Mother’s Day, Graduations, Teacher Recognition Gifts, Showers, Anniversaries
Credit Valley Artisans hosts its annual Spring Sale with a inspiring array of artisanal gifts on April
26th and 27th, at Cedarvale Park Cottage located in Cedarvale Park at 185 Main Street South in Georgetown.
The doors are open Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday. The exquisitely curated collections are created by the four guilds: the Potters and Sculptors, Stained Glass Artisans, Heritage Hand Weavers & Spinners, and Palette & Pencil Plus.
You have the assurance of choosing something to be treasured for its uniqueness and creative expression. Shopping local is supporting Canadian based artists and artisans.
Free admission and parking with much hope for sunshine and always much good cheer!

Community Collective: Sunday Edition – Styleworthy
2025-04-27 11:00 - 13:00 | StyleWorthy, 8 Maiden Lane, Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 1W8, Canada
Join us for the Community Collective Speaker Series, a transformative event series designed to inspire, empower, and connect. Each session features dynamic speakers sharing their journeys, insights, and strategies for cultivating self-love, confidence, and well-being.
Hosted at the Styleworthy Studio, all proceeds are donated to Our Future Foundation.
https://www.ourfuturefoundation.ca/
This series is a unique opportunity to gather with like-minded individuals in a welcoming space, fostering growth and meaningful connections.
From practical tools for self-care to uplifting stories of resilience, each event will leave you feeling empowered and ready to embrace your best self.
What to Expect:

Engaging talks from inspiring speakers
Practical tips for self-care, confidence, and growth
Opportunities to connect with a supportive community
A safe and uplifting environment to recharge and reflect

Whether you’re seeking inspiration, tools for personal growth, or a sense of belonging, the Community Collective Speaker Series is for you. Let’s come together to learn, share, and grow.
Reserve your spot today and take the next step in your journey of self-discovery and empowerment!

Arts on the Credit Fine Art Show 2025
2025-04-27 11:00 - 17:00 | The Waterside Inn, 15 Stavebank Road South, Mississauga, Ontario, L5G 2T2, Canada
April 25, 7 pm – 9 pm, April 26 & 27, 11 am-5 pm
Waterside Inn, Port Credit
15 Stavebank Road South, L5G 2T2

Arts on the Credit’s annual fine art show is excited to return to the Waterside Inn for another season to showcase fabulous art from local artists throughout the GTA.

Tickets for the April 25 Opening Gala are $25 at the door.
April 26 and 27 show dates are pay what you can.

Imagine - Art Show and Sale
2025-04-27 12:00 - 16:00 | MAC ARTS CAFE – ONLINE OPEN MIC – DEC 16
Waterside Art Group is a collective of local female artists who meet weekly at a lakeside studio and enjoy the love of painting and friendly camaraderie. MAC and SAH member Irma Dijak is a member of this group. Their work can be viewed on their website https://watersideartgroup.alsip.ca/
Waterside Art Group is pleased to support Halton Women’s Place by offering 15% of sales from this show IMAGINE.
Halton Women’s Place provides a safe haven, information, and education to support a future without abuse for women and their children.

Jazz at the Legion - April 27
2025-04-27 14:00 - 16:00 | ON
The band is back again for our monthly gig at the Port Credit Legion. Come out and enjoy an afternoon of LIVE big band jazz. This month featuring some new arrangements and Denise Leslie on vocals!

Music and Drum Circle (April 27, 2025)
2025-04-27 15:00 - 16:30 | Perfect Harmony Music Studio Ltd, 1055 Canadian Pl #107, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 1J9, Canada
Welcome to the Music and Drum Circle event at Perfect Harmony Music Studio Ltd! Join us for a fun and interactive gathering where you can connect with others through the power of music and rhythm. Bring your own drum or use one of ours as we come together to create beautiful sounds and positive vibes. No musical experience is necessary – just come with an open heart and a willingness to participate. Let’s make some music and enjoy the harmony together!
This series of music-making events are co-facilitating between Sam (drumIN.ca) and Jim Arnold (Folklore Music and Arts)!
There’s a fee of $10.00 per person. If you cannot afford to pay, let us know and we can waive it. The fee collected will be used for maintaining and repairing our instruments for future events.
Click here to register!

West Vocal Jam - Featuring Krista Blondin
2025-04-28 19:00 - 22:00 | The Crooked Cue, 75 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga, Ontario, MississL5G 1C9
Calling all live music lovers and vocalists! Come and listen to our fabulous local talent at this evening of community and connection! We are getting ready for the next edition of West Vocal Jam featuring award-winning (Mississauga raised) vocalist Krista Blondin. Join us Monday, April 28 at 7pm at the Crooked Cue in Port Credit.
Our guest performers for April include Cat Bernardi, Virgil Scott, Patti Payne, Emily Klatt, Lindsay Rolland-Mills, Paul Saghbini, JSAL, Jack Ridout, Ivetta Melkumyan, Jaimie Poon, Francine Hailman, Rocco, Suzelle, Joanne Rossitter and more!

Due to demand, singers are asked to email hcb@rogers.com to pre-register to have a guaranteed performance spot. We only have a handful of spots left! ALL ATTENDEES are welcome to pay-what-you-can in lieu of a cover charge. Suggested donation of $10-$20.
Our house band consists of the incredible Jazz pianist Peter Hill on keys with Pat Collins on acoustic bass. Singers – bring 2 copies of your lead sheets for the band. Please note – no sheet music or multiple pages.
This event is proudly sponsored by the Mississauga Arts Council and the Crooked Cue. The Crooked Cue is located at 75 Lakeshore Rd E in Mississauga. Please email hcb@rogers.com for more details.

Celebrating Young Writers - Mississauga Writers Group
2025-04-29 14:30 - 17:00 | Meadowvale Community Centre, 6655 Glen Erin Dr, Mississauga, L5N 3L4, ON
Mississauga Youth Weeks is featuring a workshop on Celebrating Young Writers – Young Writers – come join us and talk about the power of writing. Different types of writing, skill levels, and the energy and emotional aspects will be presented. Come, read your writings in front of the participants and learn to stand proud and true to yourself. – April 29, 2025 – 2:30 – 5:00 pm Room 2 Meadowvale Community Centre. This is a drop in event so please come and join us and/or bring your youth from ages 12-24. The Mississauga Writers Group is presenting this workshop.

Click here for more information.

Jazz Performance: Allison Au Trio
2025-04-30 12:00 - 13:00 | ON
April is Jazz Appreciation Month. Join us for a performance showcasing Allison Au (alto saxophone).

Allison Au is a JUNO award-winning saxophonist, composer and arranger. Winner of the 2017 Montreal Jazz Festival TD Grand Prix de Jazz, the 2017 Halifax Jazz Festival Sting Ray Rising Star Award, and a 2017 Finalist for Toronto Arts Foundation Emerging Jazz Artist Award, Allison was also recognized by SFJAZZ’s 2018 list of “10 Rising Instrumentalists You Should Know“.

Featuring Michael Davidson (vibraphone), Dan Fortin (bass), the trio performs a repertoire of curated original compositions and standard jazz classics. The trio format allows the musicians to stretch out and roam free, allowing the band to exercise a flexibility that breathes new life into the interpretations of the music.
Partnered with Chamber Music Society of Mississauga.

Click here to learn more.

CONTACT Photography Festival – 4th annual FORMS, FACES & SPACES, figuratively speaking!
2025-05-01 - 2025-06-02 | ON
the 4th annual show – May 2025

an eclectic extravaganza of photography with other fine art

at a registered satellite site of the CONTACT Festival and part of …

“the largest photography event in the world”
in the Upper Sisnett Lobby of the
Halton Hills Cultural Centre,
9 Church Street, Georgetown, ON

This show is a testament to our fascination with the human face and form, how we inhabit our spaces, interact with nature, pursue our daily lives, and engage together in creating community. The richness of commonalities that unite us amidst our diversities is celebrated anew in this annual show.
This exhibit will engage us in that age old exploration of “Who am I?” and “What does it mean to be human?”

Proudly part of the 29th CONTACT Festival, and a registered satellite site for one of 100+ Open Exhibits in 2025.

Improv Workshop with Julian Frid - SAWITRI Theatre Group
2025-05-01 19:00 - 21:30, 2025-05-08 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

Figurative Expressions
2025-05-02 09:30 - 12:30 | ON
Hello fellow artists!
Our group Figurative Expressions is a life drawing group that meets up weekly to draw and paint the model.
We run a class (no instruction) at Visual Arts Mississauga (VAM) Friday mornings from 9:30am to 12:30 with a professional model.
It’s a diverse, relaxed, friendly group from beginner to professional artists. We provide easels, tables and drawing horses, you bring whatever medium you’d like to work with.
Cost is $25 plus you need to have an active VAM membership. Just drop in and pay. We’re just about to start our spring semester beginning this Friday, March 21st and we’ll be running 10 sessions until mid June then we’re off for the summer months and begin again in the fall.
Hope you’ll join us.
Here is a list of our upcoming dates, models and poses:

March 21 -short pose: Andrei
March 28 -medium pose: Nora
April 25 -long pose: Gary
May 2 -short pose: Anna
May 9 -medium pose: Steve D. & Carmen (two models)
May 16 -long pose: Steve P. (Costume)
May 23 -short pose: Abra
May 30 -medium pose: Steve P.
June 6 -long pose: Shell
June 13 -short pose: Etienne

Spring 2025 Mississauga Watercolour Society Show and Sale
2025-05-02 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-03 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-04 10:00 - 15:00 | ON
A special 2025 art show and sale by the renowned artists of the Mississauga Watercolour Society celebrating their 45th year anniversary.
Location: Visual Arts Mississauga at Riverwood, 4170 Riverwood Park Lane
Dates: Friday May 2, 1-4pm Saturday May 3, 10am-4pm Sunday May 4, 10am-3pm
Over 300 original watercolour paintings. Free admission and free parking. Draw for an original watercolour painting.
Refreshments provided.

Talib Kweli
2025-05-02 20:00 - 21:30 | Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Dr, Mississauga, Ontario, Mississauga, Canada
Living Arts Centre 24/25 Season Event
The Brooklyn-based MC earned his stripes as one of the most lyrically gifted, socially aware, and politically insightful rappers to emerge in the last 20 years. Talib Kweli stands as one of the world’s most talented and accomplished Hip Hop artists. Whether working with Mos Def as one-half of Black Star, partnering with producer Hi-Tek for Reflection Eternal, releasing landmark solo material or collaborating with Kanye West, Pharrell Williams, Just Blaze, J Dilla, or Madlib, Kweli commands attention by delivering top-tier lyricism, crafting captivating stories and showing the ability to rhyme over virtually any type of instrumental.

Content contains profanity and mature themes, 18+.
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Tea Tasting Experience, T by Daniel
2025-05-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives, 9 Wellington St. East, Brampton, Ontario, L6W 1Y1, Canada
Join us for a tea tasting experience with Daniel Lewis as he guides you through a journey, exploring the art of tea from leaf to cup. Discover unique blends and perfect for your palate, with professional tasting techniques. Enjoy a taste of history with a flavourful adventure in every cup!

Admission
General: $40.75 + HST, Member: $34.60 + HST

Learn more: https://pama.imiscloud.com/PAMA/Events/Event_display.aspx?EventKey=051025TEA&WebsiteKey=7be0480f-bf16-4e3a-b6bf-e01b84b6b1bf

Adaptive Concert: Canadian Chamber Orchestra in collaboration with Xenia Concerts
2025-05-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Dr, Mississauga, Ontario, Mississauga, Canada
Living Arts Centre 24/25 Season Event

Experience the magic of the Canadian Chamber Orchestra in a concert that includes classical classics, film and video game music, pop arrangements, and more! This adaptive music performance is being presented in Mississauga for the first time, in a family-friendly, inclusive environment that embraces neurodiversity and disability. See below for a complete list of accessibility features.
Download the Venue Guide
Concert Accessibility Features

All expressions welcome! Feel free to make noise, get up, or stim!
Wheelchair accessible venue
Gender-neutral, wheelchair accessible washrooms
PDF Venue Guide
Accessible PDF concert programs and listening guide emailed before event
Fidget toys and noise-cancelling earmuffs can be provided upon request (please bring your own if you can)
Flexible seating and a separate area for breaks
Stretch breaks
Visual schedule
Xenia Concerts can also provide live ASL interpretation at our events upon request, given sufficient lead time. If you would like to request ASL interpretation, please send a request to kaylce.carter@xeniaconcerts.com at least ten (10) days before the event.

Questions and Accessibility Requests
Xenia Concerts is committed to meeting the needs of our audience to the best of our abilities. If you have a question or request, we really do want to hear from you!
For accessibility and general inquiries, please contact Xenia Concerts at info@xeniaconcerts.com or call 437-441-7543.
COVID Safety

Masks are recommended
If you have any symptoms of COVID or another infectious illness, please stay home regardless of test results
Masks and hand sanitizer will be available at the venue
Xenia supports the use of PPE and other personal protective measures. Please feel free to bring your own protective supports as needed.

Thanks to Event Partners
One Health Partners, Autism Ontario, Autism Canada, and The Lotus Centre

Cyanotype Workshop - FORMS, FACES & SPACES, figuratively speaking!
2025-05-03 14:30 - 16:30 | ON
The Cyanotype Workshop [with non-toxic chemicals] is part of the opening events for the 4th annual FORMS, FACES & SPACES, figuratively speaking! show, running from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm with participants finishing one project. There will be an overview of the rich history of this medium and arts practice presented and a take-away pamphlet on the history with more information on additional courses. Dr. Aditi Ganeev Sangwan studies and arts practice are with print-making, photography with alternate media [non-toxic chemicals], and painting. Send $50.00 by etransfer to aditiganeevsangwan@gmail.com All supplies and materials included. Limited Seats, reserve your spot by 20th April.

This afternoon is an important part of the spirit behind this 4th annual FORMS, FACES & SPACES, figuratively speaking! show. It is a registered satellite site of the world’s largest photography event, the CONTACT Festival, now in its 29th year. And, most importantly, it is a celebration of the synergy that emerges amongst creative-expressive people.
For more information on the 4th annual show and these associated events of displays, presentations, and workshops, please go to this link Enjoy, Experience, and Explore your unique Memory-Scapes ! this May and have the time of your life making and catching memories.

Eat the Books with Ozoz Sokoh and Shade Lapite
2025-05-03 17:30 - 19:00 | PAMA: In Conversation with Peter Powning (Virtual)
Books and food have a lot in common–they both provide life-giving sustenance. In this FOLD specialty event, Nigerian-Canadian chef and author Ozoz Sokoh curates a menu based on her new cookbook. YA fantasy author Shade Lapite joins her in conversation about exploring identity, culture, and history through food.
This event is held at the Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives at 9 Wellington St E in downtown Brampton.
Click here to learn more.

Toy Making Workshops – Reuse, Recycle and Play!
2025-05-04 14:00 - 15:30 | Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives, 9 Wellington St. East, Brampton, Ontario, L6W 1Y1, Canada
Recreate timeless toys with recycled materials on Sundays in May and June. PAMA Educators will guide you in turning recycled materials into toys that have been popular for generations. Each week, create a new piece of eco-friendly amusement to take home.
Supplies will be provided; however, participants are encouraged to bring their own recyclables to re-use. PAMA will contact participants about suggested materials prior to the program
May 4: Make your own Jacob’s ladder, a popular folk toy that creates a unique visual illusion, using recycled cardboard.
Additional dates: May 4, May 18, June 8, June 22
Admission
Designed for ages 5 to 12. All children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Any parent/guardian who wishes to create their own toy must also register as supplies are limited.
Registration: $12.50 + HST General, $10.63 + HST PAMA Member.

Tacos & Tequila Celebration - Carla & The Latintrain
2025-05-04 15:00 - 19:00 | ON
MUSIC, TACOS & TEQUILA
Join Carla & The Latintrain at their recidency in Mississauga at Texas Longhon Restaurant, this May 4th from 3pm to 7pm. Sing along and dance, but most important celebrate life!
All ages, bring your family!

Kids & Teens Exhibition - Visual Arts Mississauga
2025-05-05 - 2025-05-17 | ON
Visit VAM to celebrate the next generation of artists at our Kids & Teens Exhibition! Teen Exhibition runs May 5–16 Kids & Teen Exhibition runs May 10–11 Opening Reception: Saturday, May 10 | 2–4 PM Visual Arts Mississauga at RiverwoodJoin us in supporting young talent and creativity!

Music Monday: A Celebration of Music Education
2025-05-05 09:00 - 20:00 | ON
MUSIC MONDAY was created to celebrate the power of music and demonstrate how that power is rooted in school music programs.
On the first Monday in May each year, Music Monday is observed in many ways across the country – in school classrooms, special school assemblies, group concerts of area schools, concerts of community bands, and choirs with special events.
This year, more than 200,000 children, youth, teachers, parents, music-makers, and community members across Canada will join #TogetherInHarmony for Music Monday.
Music has the magic power to connect us! At 12:30 pm ET, we gather to sing (and perform) the Music Monday anthem. This year, we are thrilled to share that our Music Monday song, is Hold On by legendary Canadian rock band Triumph.
Register for Music Monday at coalitioncanada.ca/musicmonday
You can register to show your support of music education, or register an event and get access to everything you need to learn the song. Arrangements, learning guide, artist guide, lyrics in french and english, videos and more. You will also receive links to our full day of online programming and access to our Music Monday Live concert at Metalworks Studios.
Music Monday 2025 is in partnership with the NAMM Foundation, Yamaha Music Canada, Long & McQuade Musical Instruments, Metalworks Studios, Metalworks Institute, and SoundsUnite.

Director’s Cut: Pot Luck Screening and Conversation with Shazia Javed
2025-05-07 19:00 - 20:00 | ON
Come join us for a screening of episode 1 of award-winning TV series “Pot Luck Ladies” followed by a talk and Q&A with creator, producer, director, Shazia Javed.
Series Synopsis:
Sumaira, Azra and Ruby live in “The Wives Condos” in Mississauga with their children while their husbands work in other countries. They initially meet at potluck lunches, a weekly guilt-free escape from the loneliness of immigrant life. At first glance, they seem to be living perfect lives, but when their carefully crafted façades crumble, they form friendships with bonds stronger than a family’s.
Creator’s Bio:
Shazia Javed is the Founder, CEO and Producer at LifeSketch Media, a production company committed to showcasing perspectives from historically marginalized communities. She recently produced, directed and showran TV series Potluck Ladies (Hollywood Suite, YES TV, Prime Video), which won the Best Drama Series Award at SeriesFest, Denver & was a finalist for two awards at Yorkton Film Festival. She produced and directed 3 Seconds Divorce (Netflix, ORF) which won the Audience Choice Award at Reelworld Film Festival. She served as a writer and director on Namrata (NFB, Hot Docs) which was a finalist for three AMPIA awards.
Shazia’s achievements led her to be inducted into Playback’s 10 to Watch in 2020. She is an alumna of BANFF Spark Accelerator for Women in the Business of Media, Netflix/BANFF Diversity of Voices, Reelword E20, Women in the Director’s Chair, BIPOC TV & Film’s Showrunner Bootcamp & Director’s masterclass, and the DOC Breakthrough Program, where she won the Development Award for best pitch.
Her work has screened at prestigious festivals such as Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, Mumbai International Film Festival, and DOXA Documentary Film Festival. Her work has been supported by the Canada Media Fund, Independent Production Fund, ISO, various arts councils, Canadian and international broadcasters. She is a 3 time MARTY Award winner and a holder of Civic Award of recognition from the city of Mississauga for her outstanding achievements in the arts, She is currently overseeing a robust slate of projects at LifeSketch Media.

REEL Thursdays: The Queen of My Dreams
2025-05-08 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: The Queen of My Dreams
Azra is worlds apart from her conservative Muslim mother. When her father suddenly dies on a trip home to Pakistan, Azra finds herself on a Bollywood-inspired journey through memories, both real and imagined; from her mother’s youth in Karachi to her own coming-of-age in rural Canada.
Contains mature themes and coarse language.
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.
