Summer Concert Series - City of Mississauga
2025-08-16 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-08-17 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-08-22 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-08-23 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-08-24 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-08-29 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-08-30 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Toronto) | Various
Enjoy a diverse lineup of talented artists with a wide range of musical styles performing at Streetsville Village Square, Cooksville Four Corners and Port Credit Memorial Park on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in July and August!
Performances at Streetsville Village Square run Fridays from 7-8:30 PM.
Performances at Cooksville Four Corners run Saturdays from 2-3:30 PM.
Performances at Port Credit Memorial Park run Sundays from 6:30-8:00PM.

Find a full list of performers here: https://www.mississauga.ca/arts-and-culture/summer-concert-series/

A Sonic Pill by Philoso7her
2025-08-16 19:00 - 22:00 | Ontario
A Sonic Pill by Philoso7her unfolds on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Applewood United Church, Mississauga; join Philoso7her, a visionary multi-instrumentalist, for his first solo concert featuring the handpan at its heart.
Philoso7her blends live looping and multi-instrumental layering into soundscapes that range from immersive and meditative to dynamic and high-energy.
Sonic Pills is the musical vision of Philoso7her: a brand formed around the insight that music can open space for stillness and peace, creating room to relax, heal and restore. Featuring works from the upcoming album, “A Sonic Pill” invites audiences into a space of stillness, emotion, and healing.
Get ready to tune into an authentic sonic journey shaped by intention, calm, and resonance.

Contact for Tickets:
Don – 905-301-2964 | Chamil – 416-834-4400
Follow Philoso7her on:
Sonic Pills (IG)- https://www.instagram.com/sonicpills/
Sonic Pills (TikTok) – https://www.tiktok.com/@sonicpills
Philoso7her (IG) – https://www.instagram.com/philoso7her/

Japan Festival 2025
2025-08-17 12:00 - 19:00 | Mississauga Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Dr, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 3C9, Canada
Get ready for the biggest and most spectacular Japanese cultural event in North America!
Since its debut in 2016, Japan Festival CANADA has grown into a cultural phenomenon, attracting visitors from across Canada, the United States, and beyond. What began with 40,000 attendees in its first year has rapidly expanded, breaking records with over 100,000 visitors annually since 2022.
Now, in 2025, we celebrate our monumental 10th anniversary, promising an unparalleled experience filled with dynamic performances, world-class entertainment, authentic Japanese food, cutting-edge technology, and breathtaking cultural showcases.
This year, immerse yourself in the ultimate Japan experience:

Savor the flavors of Japan with top-tier food vendors
Witness thrilling live performances featuring top talent from Japan and North America
Explore traditional arts, anime, and pop culture like never before
Discover the latest Japanese innovation and technology
Take part in interactive cultural experiences for all ages

This will be the most dynamic and unforgettable festival yet! Whether you’re a longtime fan of Japan or experiencing its magic for the first time, Japan Festival CANADA 2025 is where you need to be.
Mark your calendars and join us for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration.
We can’t wait to welcome you to this incredible 10th-anniversary event!

SUMMER CLAYMATES! Create-Your-Own Tropical Clay Characters
2025-08-17 14:30 - 16:00 | Ontario
FUN CLAY and CARTOON DRAWING WORKSHOP. Guided by a Professional Canadian Animator.
LEARN HOW TO DRAW YOUR OWN cartoon character and HAVE FUN!
CREATE your character using air-dry clay and take it home!
AGES 8+ (Ages 7 and under are welcome, accompanied by an adult.)
Bring a Friend or Sibling and SAVE $$

Summer Fun Studio Times - PAMA
2025-08-19 10:30 - 15:00, 2025-08-21 10:30 - 15:00, 2025-08-26 10:30 - 15:00, 2025-08-28 10:30 - 15:00 | Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives, 9 Wellington St. East, Brampton, Ontario, L6W 1Y1, Canada
Tuesdays and Thursdays in July and August, 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Starting July 3.
School’s out for the summer! Enjoy a staycation with these crafts that are perfect for sun-soaked days with good beach vibes! Get creative with our family studio time activities and escape into the carefree fun of the season.
Recommended for ages 5 and up, guardians must accompany children. These drop-ins are included in general admission. Members are free.
Week 6: August 5 & 7 – Sunset Watercolour Painting: Paint a stunning sunset with soft watercolor blends and capture the warm glow of evening skies.

August 5: https://pama.imiscloud.com/PAMA/Events/Event_display.aspx?EventKey=080525SST&WebsiteKey=7be0480f-bf16-4e3a-b6bf-e01b84b6b1bf

August 7: https://pama.imiscloud.com/PAMA/Events/Event_display.aspx?EventKey=080725SST&WebsiteKey=7be0480f-bf16-4e3a-b6bf-e01b84b6b1bf

Week 7: August 12 & 14 – Nature Print Art: Press leaves and other natural textures onto paper to reveal stunning prints that celebrate the beauty of the outdoors.

August 12: https://pama.imiscloud.com/PAMA/Events/Event_display.aspx?EventKey=081225SST&WebsiteKey=7be0480f-bf16-4e3a-b6bf-e01b84b6b1bf

August 14: https://pama.imiscloud.com/PAMA/Events/Event_display.aspx?EventKey=081425SST&WebsiteKey=7be0480f-bf16-4e3a-b6bf-e01b84b6b1bf

Week 8: August 19 & 21 – Bubble Painting: Blow colorful bubbles onto paper and watch vibrant, whimsical patterns form in this fun, fizzy painting activity.

August 19: https://pama.imiscloud.com/PAMA/Events/Event_display.aspx?EventKey=081925SST&WebsiteKey=7be0480f-bf16-4e3a-b6bf-e01b84b6b1bf

August 21: https://pama.imiscloud.com/PAMA/Events/Event_display.aspx?EventKey=082125SST&WebsiteKey=7be0480f-bf16-4e3a-b6bf-e01b84b6b1bf

Week 9: August 26 & 28 – Paper Sailboat: Fold, cut, and decorate your very own paper boat that floats on water and get ready for a high seas adventure!

August 26: To be announced.

August 28: https://pama.imiscloud.com/PAMA/Events/Event_display.aspx?EventKey=082825SST&WebsiteKey=7be0480f-bf16-4e3a-b6bf-e01b84b6b1bf

Admission
Included with General Admission

TD Culture Lab: Artrepreneur 101 - Mississauga Arts Council
2025-08-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Are you a brilliant artist but feel less confident navigating the business side of your career? Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) has got you covered!

Introducing TD Culture Lab: Artrepreneur 101 — a free webinar series from MAC designed to help you build your arts business know-how.

Join us on Tuesdays, 7-8 PM from July 8 – August 26 via Zoom.

Learn the basics on how to craft artist resumes and statements, build your brand, market your work, write grant applications, manage budgets, and more — all taught by MAC’s team. Bring your questions, we want to answer them!

Register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/td-culture-lab-artrepreneur-101-4366593

Thank you to TD Bank Group for their support.

Drop-In Art Hive (No Registration Required)
2025-08-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Art Gallery of Mississauga, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 2G6, Canada
NOTE: REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED. THIS IS A DROP IN PROGRAM

The Art Gallery of Mississauga (AGM) is thrilled to announce that the Summer Art Hive is back for 2025, a free, drop-in program that will bring the joy of creativity to Mississauga. On select Wednesdays in July and August, these workshops offer a unique opportunity for residents to come together and experience art in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment.

What is Art Hive?

An Art Hive is a community-based, inclusive space designed to foster creativity without the pressure of formal instruction. It’s a place where people of all ages and skill levels can come together to explore, create, and connect. At its core, an Art Hive is about sharing ideas, supporting one another, and enjoying the creative process. No prior art experience is required—just bring your curiosity, creativity, and willingness to try something new!

Art Hive in the Square

Thanks to the support of the Rama Gaming House and Charitable Gaming Community Good through their charity initiatives, The Summer Art Hive is designed to promote community connection and mental health through the power of art. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or trying art for the first time, these workshops are for anyone looking to express themselves, relax, and meet others in a supportive and creative space.

What to Expect

Free Drop-In Workshops: Open to all, no registration required.

All Materials Provided: We provide everything you need to get started—show up ready to create!

Creative Exploration: Experiment with a variety of art materials and techniques at your own pace.

Community & Mental Health Focus: A chance to relax, unwind, and connect with others in a supportive environment.

How to Join

These workshops are completely free and open to everyone. There is no need to register—just drop! Meet us outside in Celebration Square, just north of the fountain. Look for the Art Hive sign. In the case of inclement weather, see the ambassador desk inside the gallery for information.

SUMMER ART HIVE DATES: Wednesday July 2, Wedneday July 9, Wednesday July 30, Wednesday August 6, Wednesday August 13, Wednesday August 20, Wednesday August 27.

Let’s create, connect, and enjoy the benefits of community and art together!

Pirate Workshop - PAMA
2025-08-21 12:30 - 16:30 | Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives, 9 Wellington St. East, Brampton, Ontario, L6W 1Y1, Canada
August 21, (1-hour workshop) 12:30, 2:00, and 3:30 p.m.
Join PAMA for a high-seas adventure with Pirate Life children’s theatre company. Discover the life of a young buccaneer through stories, games and activities to spark creativity. Then, take part in a museum-wide treasure hunt to win a special prize.
Admission: Registration required. Public: $11.00 +HST (includes general admission). Free registration for members.

Emerging Arts Showcase at The Shore
2025-08-21 19:00 - 23:00, 2025-08-28 19:00 - 23:00 | Shore Grill & Grotto, 71 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga, Ontario, L5G 1C9, Canada
MAC has teamed up with the one and only Tom Barlow to bring you the Emerging Arts Showcase — a new concert series spotlighting fresh local talent every Thursday at Shore Grill & Grotto in the heart of Port Credit!

Catch Barlow Band’s 7-11 PM, featuring a rising singer-songwriter from 8–8:30 PM.

Mississauga Italfest 2025
2025-08-22 17:00 - 23:00, 2025-08-23 12:00 - 23:00 | Mississauga Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Dr, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 3C9, Canada
Named a Top 100 Festival in Ontario from 2016 to 2025, this unique festival has brought together tens of thousands of local fans and enthusiastic visitors from across Ontario, other parts of Canada, the USA and even Italy! Italfest is a free festival where visitors can enjoy an authentic taste of Italy featuring an interactive Heritage and Cultural pavilion with historical displays, a main stage, children’s stage and family attractions.
Italfest shares cultural highlights through traditional family activities, delicious authentic food, puppet shows, stilt-walkers, a soccer challenge and sports-zone, crafters, and 50+ vendors and artisans. Musical entertainment includes regional folk choirs and dance groups, local talent from folk to DJ’s and hip-hop artists to legendary international headliners direct from Italy.

Poetry Open Mic ft. Matthew Kee - Sauga Poetry
2025-08-22 19:00 - 22:00 | Studio.89, 2520 Eglinton Ave W, unit 1, Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 0Y4, Canada
Join Sauga Poetry for a poetry open mic with featured artist Matthew Kee. Come perform or just watch. All experiences levels are welcome!

Sauga Poetry is Mississauga’s hub for spoken word! Come check out our August poetry open mic as an audience member or performer. All levels of experience are welcome.
Location: Daniel’s Sales Centre, located at Studio.89
Time: Doors 7 PM, open mic 7 30 – 9 30 PM
How to perform: Sign up on-site when you arrive anytime before 7:30 pm
(NOTE: We have 16 open mic slots available. If there are over 16 requests, the performance list will be based on a random draw of those who sign up.)
Feature bio: Matthew Kee is a Toronto-born writer and poet who grew up reading on the streetcar and inevitably missing his stop. He has performed in poetry slams across Canada, and competed on the national stage at the 2023 Canadian Individual Poetry Slam. Since then, he has featured at the Vancouver Poetry Slam and the Poetry All-Stars Showcase in Edmonton. Matthew writes about queerness, family, and growing up Chinese-Canadian. Sources close to Matthew say that his hobbies include archery, rock climbing, and speaking very loudly.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/poetry-open-mic-ft-matthew-kee-tickets-1533781264049

DEEPCUT
2025-08-22 20:00 - 23:30, 2025-08-23 20:00 - 23:30 | fungiofthewoodsunveiling_banner
Deepcut, curated by Marv, is a two-night live music fest, this year featuring five bands per night. Deepcuts concept is all about bringing together different musical scenes, creating a space for diverse genres to collide. The lineup offers something for everyone, encouraging show goers to explore new sounds and connect with people from different scenes. It’s a unique chance to experience a wide range of live music, celebrate variety, and feel the energy of different communities coming together.
Catch Mississauga band Vacant Space on the Saturday lineup.
Event is 19+. Get tickets here.

Trash to Treasure – Eco Art Series
2025-08-23 10:00 - 11:45, 2025-08-30 10:00 - 11:45 | Studio.89, 2520 Eglinton Ave W, unit 1, Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 0Y4, Canada
Kids turn waste into eco-friendly art & learn sustainability through fun hands-on upcycling crafts

Community Collective: Sunday Edition – Styleworthy
2025-08-24 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!

Music on the River
2025-08-28 16:00 - 21:00 | Port Credit Memorial Park, 40 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga, ON, L5G 1S4, Canada
An exciting new concert series in Port Credit, Music on the River is a community celebration of the arts in support of Rethink Breast Cancer. Vendor Market, Activations, BBQ, Live Music – Music on the River is a celebration for the whole family!

Learn more here: http://www.lpentertainment.ca/musicontheriver
