Urdu Shorts - SAWITRI Shorts Theatre Festival
2025-04-20 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, 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.

Improv Workshop with Julian Frid - SAWITRI Theatre Group
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

Spring Charm Sip & Paint Night
2025-04-24 20:00 - 22:30 | Ontario
Dive into the colors of spring at our upcoming Spring Charm Sip & Paint Night!
A lot of people say that they’re not artistic and they can’t make art at all. Trust me when I tell you that you actually can when you’re guided step by step but of course you won’t turn out to be a Leonardo Da Vinci or Van Gogh in one night. What will happen though is that you get to create a finished painting that you do yourself from start to finish and you’ll be blown away by your work!
No painting experience required. Bring your fun and adventurous spirit and let’s paint together.
Each person will be painting on a 12”x 16″ stretched canvas with acrylic paint which you get to bring home after the event.
Now is the perfect time to ensure your spot for a night of art, laughter, and great company. Limited seats, book yours now!

Bree Taylor Single Release at Rivoli Toronto
2025-04-24 20:00 - 23:00 | Ontario
Dauntless Hearts Music presents: Bree Taylor’s single release party LIVE at the Rivoli
With Performances by: The Boneheads and Jessica Sevier.
April 24, 8-11 PM
The Rivoli, 334 Queen St W, Toronto
Bree Taylor’s next anticipated single “WAKE UP!” drops at midnight (April 25th) and you don’t want to miss hearing it LIVE first with Bree Taylor and her band The Dauntless.
Click here for tickets!

Figurative Expressions
2025-04-25 09:30 - 12:30 | Ontario
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

Imagine - Art Show and Sale
2025-04-25 12:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-26 12:00 - 19:00, 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.

Wheels of dreams: Upcycled creations
2025-04-25 18:30 - 21:00 | Studio.89, 2520 Eglinton Ave W, unit 1, Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 0Y4, Canada
Join us for an inspiring hands-on workshop where creativity meets sustainability! Wheels of Dreams: Upcycled Creations invites participants to transform discarded bicycle parts into unique artistic creations while engaging in meaningful discussions about recycling, environmental impact, and sustainable practices.
This event is all about upcycling, so in addition to material provided, we encourage you to bring some of your own. Photos or an unused picture frame, old keys and keychains or even old jewelry, anything that sparks your creativity. Whether you’re an artist, a cycling enthusiast, or just looking for a fun way to repurpose materials, this workshop will spark your creativity and deepen your understanding of eco-friendly innovation.
️ Friday, April 25th
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Studio.89 (2520 Eglinton Ave W, Unit 1)
USE THE LINK FOR TICKETS

Arts on the Credit Fine Art Show 2025
2025-04-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-26 11:00 - 17:00, 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.

My Mother's Tongue - Art Gallery of Mississauga
2025-04-26 - 2025-07-14 | Art Gallery of Mississauga, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 2G6, Canada
The Art Gallery of Mississauga (AGM) is proud to present My Mother’s Tongue, a group exhibition of contemporary art that investigates the suppression of language and identity across different cultures and histories. Curated by AGM TD Programming Curator Musha Neluheni, My Mother’s Tongue runs from April 26 to July 13, 2025.
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
Throughout the centuries, from early colonialism to communist Eastern Europe and Apartheid South Africa, the powers that be banned Indigenous languages, stole land, and muted cultural identity. The history, language, and art of the colonized were usurped by what the aggressors deemed as politically and culturally appropriate, thus silencing any form of dissent. This led to a sense of mourning; an experience of loss and grief of not just the physical self, but also the spiritual self.
My Mother’s Tongue looks at this silencing of different cultures, from South Korea and Canada through to South Africa and Pakistan. Through different artistic mediums, it exposes the exploitation and incarceration of people’s multi-dimensional identities. Language is passed down through generations of a culture’s history, ensuring its survival. The works in this exhibition explore how one navigates loss, disconnection, anger, and pain after their mother tongue has been silenced. This violent act is a recurring practice throughout history and continues to this day. Featuring works by artists Joi T. Arcand, Insoon Ha, Mohau Modisakeng, Baljit Singh, and James Webb, My Mother’s Tongue gives a platform to these voices that once were silenced, and a chance to reawaken them through art.
This exhibition is made possible thanks to TD Bank Group through the Bank’s Corporate Citizenship platform, the TD Ready Commitment.
My Mother’s Tongue asks: What happens when cultural inheritance is stolen? The artists in this exhibition examine the consequences of forced linguistic erasure while celebrating the enduring strength of cultural identity.
Funding for the Art Gallery of Mississauga is provided by the City of Mississauga, Canada Council for the Arts, TD Bank Group, Rama Gaming House, and Charitable Gaming Community Good.
ABOUT THE CURATOR:
Musha Neluheni is an artist and curator from Johannesburg, South Africa who joined the AGM in February 2024 as TD Programming Curator, a 2-year contract position. She previously served as Contemporary Curator and Acting Chief Curator at the Johannesburg Art Gallery and was co-curator of the South African Pavilion at the 57th Venice Biennale. Neluheni has held positions on the Standard Bank Art Committee and the Theme Panel for the South African Mint. Her exhibition There is Only Light, and Shadow won Best Curated Show at the 2016 Turbine Art Fair. She holds a BFA from Rhodes University and has contributed to several publications, including the online forum The Archival Platform.
For more information
Call us at 905-276-3200
Visit us at www.artgalleryofmississauga.com
Email us at contact@artgalleryofmississauga.com
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CREDIT VALLEY ARTISANS - Spring Sale
2025-04-26 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-27 10:00 - 16:00 | Ontario
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!

Celebrating April Poetry Month
2025-04-26 11:00 - 15:00 | Chapters/Indigo – Vega Blvd, 3050 Vega Boulevard, Mississauga, ON, L5L 5X8, Canada
To mark April Poetry Month, a dynamic group of Mississauga poets will be reading their poems aloud at Chapters (3050 Vega Blvd.) on Sat, April 26th, 11am – 3pm.
This collaboration between Words of Writers (WOW!) and Chapters brings the community together while giving local poets a wonderful opportunity to share their works in their own voices.
What better way to celebrate local poets – by giving them a platform to shine during April Poetry Month! Thank you @Chaptersvega for hosting this event!
Come and experience the literary talents of our local poets!

Spirit Service Book Launch
2025-04-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Love Local Art Shop at Celebration Square – Sept 3 – 5
You’re Invited!

Celebrate Canadian Independent Bookstore Day and the launch of Spirit Service by Sarena and Sasha Nanua on April 26, 3 PM at the Book Wardrobe in Streetsville.

Get your book signed and grab free friendship bracelets, town map postcards, and spooky treats while supplies last!

the toolkit: Improv w/ Shanda Bezic - Red Nose Remedy
2025-04-26 16:00 - 18:00 | In Concert with The Ambiance Singers
“the toolkit” is a workshop series facilitated by Andrew Gaboury & Morgan Joy with support from Red Nose Remedy designed to bring together a community of like-minded artists who use their practices to serve the greater good.
This series is geared towards professionals who use different arts-based techniques to serve and support people and communities facing barriers, accessing healthcare, community care, social services and other supports.
We recognize that sometimes our work can get very siloed so with this initiative we can rally together to learn from industry professionals and to learn from one another, regardless of artistic discipline.
This practice of continued professional development will create a community of support for those who, like us, are eager to learn and find ways to refresh our approaches and to enhance the work we are already doing.

SESSION ONE – IMRPOV w/ SHANDA BEZIC
April 26, 4-6 PM at Sweet Action Theatre (180 Shaw St, #106, Toronto)
Join us for our first meeting where Shanda Bezic will guide the group to work on our improvisational skills. Improv is key to effective communication, between you and a client, you and your partner and generally you and the present moment. Accessible to all levels of improvisers, from beginners to those with years of experience!
Your Teacher: Shanda Bezic

Shanda Bezic is a Toronto based director, clown, actor and coach. Her award winning directed works have toured the fringe circuit around the world. She is one half of renowned clown duo The Sensationals and has performed at Toronto’s BuskerFest, WTF festival, Sweet Action Theatre and Comedy Bar. An expert in the Lecoq pedagogy (teacher certified), Bezic has an infectious passion for physical work that engages the body to unlock play, authenticity and presence. Selected acting credits: Murdoch Mysteries (CBC), Kim’s Convenience (CBC), American Gods (Starz), Accused (FOX).

Southside Shuffle Murder Mystery: Flip Flop and Die - The Demise of the Shuffle King Chuck Jackson
2025-04-26 17:30 - 23:00 | Clarke Hall, 161 Lakeshore Rd W, Mississauga, Ontario, L5H 1G3, Canada
Southside Shuffle Murder Mystery Night at Clarke Hall in Port Credit, Mississauga Saturday, April 26th. Flip Flop and Die: The Demise of the Shuffle King Chuck Jackson promises an unforgettable evening of fun, mystery, laughter, and a delicious buffet dinner in support of the Southside Shuffle Blues & Jazz Festival.

Tickets $90: https://simpli.events/e/southsideshufflemurdermystery
Saturday, April 26th
5:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Clarke Memorial Hall, 161 Lakeshore Road West, Port Credit, Mississauga
Doors Open: 5:30 PM
Appetizers: Buffet Style
Dinner: 6:00 PM, Buffet Style

What to Expect at Our Murder Mystery Night: Arrive and meet roaming costumed characters who mingle, entertain, and share valuable clues about the murder of Shuffle King Chuck Jackson. These characters will involve audience members in entertaining gags whenever possible, creating an immersive experience filled with laughs and surprises. Enjoy dinner, collect evidence, and get ready to crack the case! The evening concludes with the thrilling reveal of the murderer and prizes awarded to those who solved the mystery. Guests just need to show up ready to have fun—everything you need will be provided at the event! Dinner will be provided by Maggies Diner in Port Credit

Little Peter & The Elegants - Live at Eden United Church
2025-04-26 19:00 - 23:00 | Eden United Church, 3051 Battleford Road, Mississauga, Ontario, L5N 5Z9
Please join us on Saturday April 26 for a fun-filled evening at Eden United Church, 3051 Battleford Road in Mississauga! Doors open at 6:00pm and a cash bar starts at 7:00pm. You will enjoy Little Peter and the Elegants from 7:00pm to 11:00pm as this Mississauga-based band performs music from the 50s, 60s and 70s. A sandwich buffet will be set up. Tickets are $25.00/person and may be purchased online at https://edenunitedchurch.square.site/ Tickets are non-refundable. This will be a spectacular evening of live music, dancing and community spirit in support of Eden United Church!

Haydn - Creation - Mississauga Chamber Singers
2025-04-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Ontario
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 | Ontario
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.

BUY TICKETS HERE

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

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!

Jazz at the Legion - April 27
2025-04-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Ontario
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.
