Taste of Art on the Bluffs
2025-05-17 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-18 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-21 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Amphitheatre Unplugged with host Oleyada, ON
Sakina Ali will be participating in the upcoming group show at the Bronte Historical Society, Sovereign House.
“Taste of Art on the Bluffs” will be running from May 17- 21 at Sovereign House, Oakville.
(On Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays only ) 1:00 -4:00 PM
Experience a beautiful fusion of art & history !

Jene Lahore Nathi Joyu Ae Janmyoj Nathi - SAWITRI Theatre Group
2025-05-17 14:00 - 16:30, 2025-05-17 19:30 - 22:00 | Mardi Gras @ The Shores of Port Credit (Seniors Event)
SAWITRI Theatre Group is invited by the City of Toronto to perform “LAHORE” at Todmorden Mills on May 16 at 7:30 PM, May 17 at 2 PM and 7:30 PM. Tickets are at no cost, but require registration.
To avail your FREE ticket please pre-register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lahore-theatrical-performance-at-todmorden-mills-tickets-1345282308599

Toy Making Workshops – Reuse, Recycle and Play!
2025-05-18 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.
Additional dates: May 4, May 18, June 8, June 22
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 18: Create sounds from salvaged items – build your own musical instrument with items from the recycle bin.
Link: https://pama.imiscloud.com/PAMA/Events/Event_display.aspx?EventKey=051825TOY&WebsiteKey=7be0480f-bf16-4e3a-b6bf-e01b84b6b1bf
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.

Familiar Dwellings - VAM Creative Residency
2025-05-20 - 2025-06-09, 2025-05-23 19:00 - 21:00
You’re invited to the opening reception of “Familiar Dwellings,” featuring the artists of VCR Cohort 7, on Friday Evening, May 23 from 7:00–9:00 PM.
Celebrate the creativity of VAM’s Residents with an evening of art, music, and light refreshments. This 8-month production reflects on the idea of home. Each artist explores the personal and layered meanings of their own familiar dwellings.
Don’t miss this thought-provoking exhibition, on view from May 20 to June 8th, 2025.
This final exhibition and residency is generously sponsored by Mississauga Foundation.

Building Your Creative Practice or Business with Intention
2025-05-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-29 12:00 - 13:00
✨ Calling all artists & creatives! ✨
Feeling scattered? Pulled in too many directions?
It’s time to take control of your creative practice or business and be more intentional. Learn how in this 5-Week Group Coaching Intensive facilitated by professional coach for artists and creatives – Chris Mitchell.
This small-group coaching experience (only 6 spots available!) is designed to help you:
✅ Get clear on your priorities as a creative professional
✅ Build strategies to work more intentionally, day-to-day
✅ Make decisions that feel grounded, purposeful, and aligned with your vision
✅ Connect with a supportive group of like-minded creatives
Plus, all participants receive a complimentary copy of Chris’ 56-page workbook (valued at $40)!
Spots are limited—secure yours today!
Click here to register.

Sipping History: The Cultural and Colonial Journey of Tea Around the World
2025-05-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Bridging the Border: International Open Mic Night
Discover how tea, from its ancient roots to your cup, spread globally, influenced by colonialism, social needs, and class distinctions.
From its origins in China thousands of years ago to the steaming cup of chai at your breakfast table, how tea become a household staple around the world? How did the British colonial mission influence its spread across South Asia? Join us to learn about history and culture of tea. Discover how factors like social gatherings, labour needs, and class distinction influence how we consume different types of tea today.
Presented by The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)

Register for free here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sipping-history-the-cultural-and-colonial-journey-of-tea-around-the-world-tickets-1338567785279?aff=oddtdtcreator

Open-Mic event with Speak Your Truth
2025-05-22 18:30 - 21:00 | Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives, 9 Wellington St. East, Brampton, Ontario, L6W 1Y1, Canada
Join PAMA and the youth-led organization Speak Your Truth Organization for an evening of performance, advocacy, and amplifying youth voices. Be inspired by a curated group of local youth artists performing in mediums including spoken-word poetry and music to showcase Peel’s emerging talent.

Admission
Performance access included with pay-what-you-can admission to PAMA on this date.

Learn more: https://pama.imiscloud.com/PAMA/Events/Event_display.aspx?EventKey=052225SYT&WebsiteKey=7be0480f-bf16-4e3a-b6bf-e01b84b6b1bf

Improv Workshop with Julian Frid - SAWITRI Theatre Group
2025-05-22 19:00 - 21:30, 2025-05-29 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

May Blooms Sip & Paint Night
2025-05-22 20:00 - 22:30
Come hang with us at our May Blooms Sip & Paint Night!
We’re throwing a super chill Sip & Paint Night this May and would love for you to join us! Let your creativity flow in our laid-back setting. Don’t worry about being “good” at art – this is all about having fun and unwinding with some paint and good company.
No painting experience required. Bring your friends, your partner, or just come solo and make some new buddies! We’re all about good vibes, zero pressure, and creating something cool while we chat and laugh together. Everyone’s welcome, from first-timers to hobby painters – we’re just here to have a great time and maybe discover a new creative outlet along the way!
Each person will be painting on a 12”x 16″ stretched canvas with acrylic paint which you get to bring home after the event.
Limited seats, book yours now!

Figurative Expressions
2025-05-23 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-05-30 09:30 - 12:30
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

Coffee and Canvas Paint Night: Asian Heritage Month
2025-05-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Studio.89, 2520 Eglinton Ave W, unit 1, Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 0Y4, Canada
Join us for a cozy and creative evening at Studio.89’s Coffee & Canvas Paint Night: Asian Heritage Month! ☕️
This month, let’s honor the strength, resilience, and the beauty of Asian cultures while embracing the power of sustainability. Enjoy a cup of coffee and explore vibrant watercolor paints made from upcycled coffee grounds from our cafe. These eco-friendly paints will let you create art that reflects both asian heritage and our commitment to the planet. See you there!
️ Friday, May 23rd

6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Studio.89 (2520 Eglinton Ave W, Unit 1)
️ RSVP using the link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coffee-and-canvas-paint-night-asian-heritage-month-tickets-1339869629129?aff=oddtdtcreator

Carassauga 2025
2025-05-24 - 2025-05-26 | Various
It’s Carassauga’s 40th Anniversary celebration!

Travel the world in one weekend without having to leave Mississauga! The vibrant cultures of over 25 different countries will be on display at 5 locations across the city.

Join them on May 24th & 25th to experience the food, music, and traditions that make each country unique. It’s a global celebration you won’t want to miss!

Pavilion Locations:
Canadian Coptic Centre – 1245 Eglinton Ave W
Frank McKechnie Community Centre – 310 Bristol Rd E
Paramount Fine Foods Centre – 5600 Rose Cherry Place
Portuguese Cultural Centre of Mississauga – 53 Queen St N
St. Sava Serbian Centre – 2520 Dixie Rd

Learn more: https://www.carassauga.com/

Youth Council Showcase: Roots & Wings: A Creative Exploration of Growth
2025-05-24 12:00 - 16:30 | Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives, 9 Wellington St. East, Brampton, Ontario, L6W 1Y1, Canada
This event invites youth emerging artists and creative minds to showcase their work, reflecting on what “growth” means to them. Join us at PAMA for a day of artistic expression, connection, and discovery in a historic and captivating setting.

Admission
Free

Learn more: https://pama.imiscloud.com/PAMA/Events/Event_display.aspx?EventKey=052425YC&WebsiteKey=7be0480f-bf16-4e3a-b6bf-e01b84b6b1bf

Vesak Festival 2025: A Multicultural Celebration of Buddha’s Birthday
2025-05-24 14:00 - 18:00 | Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 3C1, Canada
Come join us at Mississauga Celebration Square for a vibrant celebration of Buddha’s birthday at the Vesak Festival 2025! Immerse yourself in a multicultural experience filled with uplifting cultural music and spiritual dance performances, sacred chanting ceremonies and traditional rituals including the symbolic Bathing the Buddha ceremony. Witness a colourful parade of unity and devotion uniting more than 100 monastics, 25 Buddhist temples and centres. Discover temple exhibits featuring spiritual practices, join in short meditations, and speak with monastics and lay teachers. This outdoor free event promises to be a memorable gathering of diverse communities coming together to honor a significant day in Buddhist culture. Whether you’re Buddhist or simply curious, we invite you to come experience this one-of-a-kind celebration bringing together temples, traditions, and communities for a day of inspiration and unity.

Symphonic Grandeur - SEASON FINALE
2025-05-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Dr, Mississauga, Ontario, Mississauga, Canada
The Mississauga Symphony‘s 2024–25 concert season reaches its finale with an evening of Symphonic Grandeur.

Experience Mozart’s sublime Fifth Violin Concerto performed by MSO Concertmaster Corey Gemmell, followed by the intensity of Shostakovich’s fifth symphony — a cornerstone of 20th-century symphonic music.

Saturday, May 24 – 8PM
Living Arts Centre
$55+

Special pricing is available for seniors, families, youth (15-26), and groups of 10 or more.

FREE underground parking is included with every ticket purchase.

CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS

Community Collective: Sunday Edition – Styleworthy
2025-05-25 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!

Turkish Paper Marbling Workshop
2025-05-25 13:30 - 15:00 | Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives, 9 Wellington St. East, Brampton, Ontario, L6W 1Y1, Canada
Discover the traditional Turkish art of marbling. In this workshop led by Semra Ünsal, you will learn about its history and be introduced to techniques to create iconic patterns. By the end of the workshop, you will take home your own unique artworks.
Registration required. Learn more here: https://pama.imiscloud.com/PAMA/Events/Event_display.aspx?EventKey=052525EBRU&WebsiteKey=7be0480f-bf16-4e3a-b6bf-e01b84b6b1bf

Jazz at the Legion
2025-05-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Port Credit Royal Canadian Legion, 35 Front Street North, Mississauga, Ontario, L5H 2E1, Canada
The band is back at the Port Credit Legion for our monthly gig. This month, we have a very special guest vocalist.
Laura Maria Fernandez is a Canadian singer-songwriter, pianist, music producer, artist, radio host, and real estate agent. Fernandez was born in Madrid, Spain. In 2003, she was named Best Soft Rock musician at the New York International Independent Music Festival. She hosts Café Latino on JazzFM91.
Come out and support LIVE music with Laura and the band on May 25 from 2-4 PM.

Oakville Film Festival 2025
2025-05-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Various
The Oakville Film Festival (OFFA) is thrilled to celebrate their 12th festival year, returning to Oakville’s premiere film venue for their three red-carpet Gala nights at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts.
For the first time ever, the Oakville Film Festival (OFFA) is bringing a full day of screenings to Mississauga, including many films from Mississauga filmmakers. Join OFFA at Cineplex Mississauga at Cinema 12 for an incredible lineup of films, including Q&As and an Industry networking event, running from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
With an outstanding roster of local, national and international movies, docs, shorts and animation, film buffs will be able to access some of the most buzzed about releases both in person and through select virtual screenings from June 18th through June 25th, 2025. Tickets are now available at https://offa2025.eventive.org/.
OFFA hosts an annual juried award competition to recognize exceptional filmmakers, as well as an Audience Choice Award. OFFA 2025 is doing a live awards event during the festival, at an industry breakfast on Saturday, June 21st. All prizes with the exception of the Audience Choice Awards will be awarded at this event. This year’s Gala Screening selections boasts an outstanding line-up and red carpet events open to all, including:
● Thursday, June 19th’s EY CANADIAN GALA, presented by EY Canada, celebrates the Eastern Canadian Premiere of the female-directed comedy STEALING THE SKY, showing at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts. The screening will include a performance of music from the film by Composer Brent Bodrug and indie artist Siobhan Bodrug.
● Friday, June 20th’s INTERNATIONAL GALA, presented by Caju Multimedia and Capstick McCollum and Associates, will screen JANE AUSTEN WRECKED MY LIFE at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts. Prior to the screening, there will be a gathering in the lobby for live music, book sales, and door prizes on display in support of local women writers, Wine and Line. Guests are welcome to come dressed in Regency attire.
● Saturday, June 21st’s NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY GALA, presented by Debwewin Oakville, the Truth Project, will feature the Eastern Canadian Premiere of SWEET SUMMER POW WOW at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts. This special Gala event includes Indigenous dancers/drumming outside theatre, and a Mocktail After Party for VIP Guests.
● OFFA 2025 will feature our record-breaking lineup number of 105 features, documentaries, and short films, all carefully-selected by OFFA’s curation team. Special events will include a family-friendly event and a Local Shorts Showcase.

Verse To Voice (V2V) Auditions Open!
2025-05-28 - 2025-06-28
2025 Auditions Begin for Verse To Voice!
CALLING ALL SINGER SONGWRITERS!!!
DEADLINE for SUBMISSIONS – June 27th, 2025
Check out our Blog post here for more details
Follow US on Instagram @verse2voice to stay in the know and watch this Electrifying Event as it evolves throughout Season!
More details available on www.versetovoice.com

Open House at CollabHive Mississauga
2025-05-29 17:00 - 20:00
You are personally invited to CollabHive’s upcoming Open House at CollabHive Mississauga—a space where creativity, community, and collaboration come together.

Location: 350 Burnhamthorpe Rd W #200, Mississauga
Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Free Parking Available
This is your chance to experience the CollabHive vibe in person—tour our space, meet other creators and professionals, enjoy some light refreshments, and explore exclusive offers.
Seats are limited, so we kindly ask that you RSVP using the link below:

https://calendly.com/350burnhamthorpecm-collabhive/mississauga-open-house?month=2025-05

Camo Kimono, Try This At Home, and Nora [LIVE AT THE SUPERMARKET]
2025-05-31 19:00 - 22:30 | Supermarket, 268 Augusta Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 2L9, Canada
2025-5-31
The Supermarket
268 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2L9

TICKETS:
https://www.ticketweb.ca/event/try-this-at-home-w-supermarket-tickets/14454433
Promoter: A-Minor
Try This At Home:

Camo Kimono:
https://camokimono.bandcamp.com/
Nora
N/A

Lumen Toronto
2025-05-31 19:00 - 23:30 | Parkdale Hall, 1605 Queen Street W, Toronto, Ontario, M6R 1A9, Canada
Exciting news! ✨ Join Sakina Ali for an unforgettable evening of cutting-edge art, live music, and showstopping fashion at LUMEN! This is your all-access pass to some of the city’s most thrilling creative talents, all under one roof.
Sakina is honored to be one of the featured artists at PDA’s inaugural Toronto event! ️
️ Date: Saturday, May 31st, 2025
Location: The Parkdale Hall
About Public Display Agency (PDA) – PDA curates dynamic art events in nine Canadian cities, blending the energy of gallery openings, live performances, and community gatherings.
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