Experience the whimsical charm of CUCKOO at Puppet Festival Mississauga!
2025-03-15 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Toronto) | Maja Prentice Theatre, 3650 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario, L4Y 3V9, Canada
Join us for CUCKOO, a delightful puppet show that brings the magic of time to life. Perfect for families during March Break, this enchanting performance will captivate audiences of all ages with its imaginative storytelling and captivating puppetry.
Show Details:

Dates & Times: March 14, 2025, at 7:00 PM and March 15, 2025, at 10:00 AM
Venue: Maja Prentice Theatre, Mississauga
Duration: 40 minutes
Age Recommendation: Suitable for all ages

Secure your tickets today and embark on a journey through the whimsical world of CUCKOO! ️✨
For more information and tickets, visit: CUCKOO | A Puppet Show in Mississauga During March Break

Mechanics of Playwriting Workshop - SAWITRI Theatre Group
2025-03-15 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Ontario
In the workshop, Participants can expect to explore different playwriting techniques used in various forms including Western Naturalistic Theatre, South Asian Folk Theatre, Ancient Greek and Sanskrit Theatre, Absurdist Theatre, and Shakespearean drama. In addition to learning dialogues, plots, and characterization, some of the topics covered during the workshop are: Writing Visually, Structures of Time and Space, Integrating Research into your Writing, Metaphors in Theatre, and Learning to read like a playwright.
For more details, follow SAWITRI Theatre Group and/or log on to sawitri.ca
Google Form Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/101PAPBY937aBuyarUnNTg9MujlDwAZhh3ZHW3z0UVhc/edit

Solidaridad Strings - Meadowvale Library
2025-03-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Ontario
In recognition of International Women’s Day, join us for a performance by Solidaridad Strings.
The critically acclaimed all-women tango ensemble will bring you the best of classic and contemporary tango from the grand salons of the Golden Age of tango in Buenos Aires, to the gritty streets of Toronto.
Click here to get tickets!

Maple Magic Festival 2025
2025-03-15 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-16 12:00 - 16:00 | Bradley Museum, 1620 Orr Road, Mississauga, ON, L5J 4T2, Canada
Mississauga’s annual maple syrup festival includes a variety of maple-themed activities for all ages.

Learn about the Indigenous origins of the maple harvest, experience the process of making maple syrup, indulge in pancakes with real maple syrup, and enjoy crafts, games and guided tours of the site.
Please note: This is a paid event and tickets can be purchased online. This event will be held rain or shine.
Activities available

Pancakes with real maple syrup
Outdoor guided tours of the maple sap line with Museum interpreters
Visit the historic Bradley House, where Museum interpreters will re-enact the seasonal activities of the Bradley Family
Learn about Indigenous seasonal food traditions from Elder Mark Sault of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (March 8 and 9 only)
Puppet making with Crane Creations Theatre Company
Community string activity led by Naomi Smith
Live music by Alana and Leigh Cline (March 9 from 1 to 3 pm)
Facepainting (March 15 only)
Crafts and games
Gift shop at the Anchorage Gallery, with maple syrup and treats by Canadian producers

Free shuttle service available

From Clarkson GO Station: Pick-ups will occur from the south parking lot near the entrance to the parking garage.
From Clarkson Community Centre: Pick-ups will occur from the MiWay bus stop on Truscott Drive across the street from the community centre (map of bus stop location).
The shuttle drop-off location at Bradley Museum is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible.

Celtic Roots 2025
2025-03-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Clarke Hall, 161 Lakeshore Rd W, Mississauga, Ontario, L5H 1G3, Canada
River North featuring Award-Winning singer/songwriters Matt Zaddy and Heather Christine are pleased to present their 9th Annual Celebration of Irish and Scottish Music “Celtic Roots”. The popular concert will be presented live onstage at Mississauga’s historic Clarke Hall (prior to St. Patrick’s Day) on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
Back by popular demand, the concert will showcase River North along with celebrated artists Violinist Brigit O’Regan, with Percussionist/Bodhrán Player Jacob McCauley, Tin Whistle player Michael McAllister and Mississauga’s Award-Winning Irish Dancer Molly Collins.
“Music lovers of all ages are invited to join us and sing-along at this annual event,” explains Matt Zaddy, co-producer of the show. “This show has been a highlight of our year for a long time. There’s something about Irish and Celtic Folk Music that is so honest and personal. It connects with people beyond our differences. Celtic Music shows us how much we are alike in our hopes and dreams. It tells the story of a people that have gone through great adversity but can still celebrate who they are and where they come from.”
PERFORMANCE DETAILS:

2pm on Saturday, March 15, 2025
Clarke Hall, 161 Lakeshore Road West Mississauga, ON L5H 1G3
Tickets start at $35 and can be purchased here. (10% senior discount and group rates available)
For info call (416)-417-6507 or email info@mattzaddy.com

Experience the heartwarming tale of GIRAFFE at Puppet Festival Mississauga!
2025-03-15 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-03-16 10:00 - 11:00 | MiST Theatre (UTM), 3359 Mississauga Rd, Mississauga, Ontario, L5L 1C6, Canada
Join us for GIRAFFE, a captivating puppet show from Greece that tells the story of a toy giraffe as it passes from one owner to the next, transforming lives along the way. Through visual theatre and music, this performance beautifully explores the magic hidden in everyday objects. Perfect for audiences aged 6 and up, this wordless show transcends language barriers to touch hearts.
Show Details:

Dates & Times: March 15, 2025, at 5:00 PM and March 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM
Venue: MiST Theatre, Mississauga
Duration: 40 minutes
Age Recommendation: 6+

Secure your tickets today and witness the enchanting journey of GIRAFFE! ️✨
For more information and tickets, visit: GIRAFFE | A Puppet Show During March Break in Mississauga

9 to 5 The Musical - City Centre Musical Productions
2025-03-15 20:00 - 22:30, 2025-03-16 14:00 - 16:30, 2025-03-20 20:00 - 22:30, 2025-03-21 20:00 - 22:30, 2025-03-22 14:00 - 16:30, 2025-03-22 20:00 - 22:30, 2025-03-23 14:00 - 16:30 | Meadowvale Theatre, 6315 Montevideo Rd, Mississauga, Ontario, L5N 4G7, Canada
Music and Lyrics by DOLLY PARTON Book by PATRICIA RESNICK
Based on the Twentieth Century Fox Film
Originally produced on Broadway by Robert Greenblatt, April 2009
Orchestrator BRUCE COUGHLIN | Arrangements and Additional Orchestrations by STEPHEN OREMUS & ALEX LACAMOIRE

9 to 5 The Musical, set in the late 1970s, is a story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era that is outrageous, thought-provoking, and even a little romantic. Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot! While Hart remains “otherwise engaged,” the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down. Hey, a girl can scheme, can’t she? This high-energy show is sure to delight all audiences. – Rated PG 13
​WARNING: Some suggestive scenes written for the time-period of the 1970s and some content may be offensive to some patrons.

9 to 5 The Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

PUPPET SLAM! | 18+ Adults Only Event in Mississauga
2025-03-15 21:00 - 23:30 | Ontario
Experience the wild side of puppetry at PUPPET SLAM!, an exclusive 18+ event at Puppet Festival Mississauga. This isn’t your typical puppet show—prepare for an evening of edgy, alternative theater where creative talents from around the globe push the boundaries of puppetry. Hosted at Halo Espresso Bar, enjoy a night filled with provocative performances, accompanied by a selection of wines and beers. Leave the kids at home; this night is just for the grown-ups!
Event Details:

Date & Time: March 15, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Venue: Halo Espresso Bar, Mississauga
Duration: 2 hours
Age Restriction: 18+

Secure your tickets now for a night of unforgettable puppet antics! For more information and tickets, visit: https://cranecreations.ca/puppet-festival-2025/puppet-slam-18-adults-only-event/

Experience the enchanting tale of Quest For The Moon at Puppet Festival Mississauga!
2025-03-16 12:00 - 20:00 | Maja Prentice Theatre, 3650 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario, L4Y 3V9, Canada
Join us for a heartwarming puppet show that tells the story of a young fox who loves listening to the Moon’s stories about distant places. When the Moon disappears, the fox embarks on a courageous journey to find his friend, discovering the wonders of the world beyond his home. Told through the magic of shadow puppetry, music, and theatre, this sensory-rich performance is perfect for children and adults alike.
Show Details:

Dates & Times: March 16, 2025, at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Venue: Maja Prentice Theatre, Mississauga
Duration: 45 minutes
Age Recommendation: 2+

Secure your tickets today and join us for this magical adventure! ️✨
For more information and tickets, visit: Quest For The Moon | A Puppet Show in Mississauga During March Break

Art Hive Pop Ups - Art Gallery of Mississauga
2025-03-19 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.

IDEA Connect
2025-03-20 16:00 - 19:00 | Ontario
IDEA Mississauga is excited to announce that IDEA Connect is back!
Come and join us to celebrate the successes of our clients and visit our entrepreneur hub at IDEA Square One.
Our Starter Company Plus participants from our 2024 program will be showcasing their products and services. There will be 17 small businesses from Mississauga from all domains including 3 restaurants, a variety of artists, industry experts, and innovators.
A great opportunity to network, explore, shop and experience Mississauga’s vibrant entrepreneurship community! Tickets are limited, register now.
Why attend?
The Starter Company PLUS program offers a range of supports for entrepreneurs looking to start, grow or buy a small business. Offerings include business training and skills development, mentorship and the opportunity to apply for a micro-grant up to $5,000. The program will be opening for applications in summer 2025.
If you are interested in applying, IDEA Connect is a great opportunity to talk to past participants, learn about their businesses, while sampling their products and services.

Figurative Expressions
2025-03-21 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-03-28 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

DICE AND LATTES
2025-03-21 20:00 - 21:00 | Studio.89, 2520 Eglinton Ave W, unit 1, Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 0Y4, Canada
Join us every Friday night until March 21st for Dice and Lattes, a free event focused on community engagement, social connection, and community building. ☕️

Enjoy board games, plant-based lattes, and healthy treats in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere.

We look forward to seeing you there!❤️

CLICK THE LINK FOR RSVP
️ Friday, March 7th | 14th | 21st
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
️ FREE

2025 WRITERS DAY CONFERENCE
2025-03-22 08:00 - 15:00 | Ontario
2025 Writers Day Conference

The 2025 Writers Day Conference is designed to inspire and educate writers of all levels. It offers a unique platform for networking with like-minded individuals and industry professionals, providing valuable opportunities to forge new connections and collaborations.
Participants will gain exclusive insights into the writing world from seasoned experts and thought leaders to equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in their craft.
Glenerin Inn at 1695 The College Way in Mississauga, ON L5L 3S7 March 22, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Learn more and register: https://www.blackwoodselfpublishingmadeeasy.ca/

Community Collective: Sunday Edition – Styleworthy
2025-03-23 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!

Those were the days - West End Jazz
2025-03-23 17:00 - 21:00 | Oakville Conference Centre, 2515 Wyecroft Rd, Oakville, Ontario, L6L 6P8, Canada
West End Jazz presents “Those were the days” – Music from the 20’s to the 80’s.
The Wintergarten orchestra is back – get a preview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tk7XLxhBeyM
Doors open 4:00 PM, Dinner served 5:00 PM Show time 6:00 PM The event is held at the Oakville Conference Centre located at 2515 Wyecroft Rd, Oakville.
Click here to reserve your tickets.

The Artistic Viewpoint
2025-03-26 - 2025-05-12 | Ontario
You are invited to an Opening Reception of SOVA’s show, The Artistic Viewpoint, Sunday afternoon, March 30 from 1:30 – 3:30 pm, in the Helson Gallery at the Halton Hills Culture Centre in Georgetown. Opening remarks are at 2:00 pm followed by a Conversation Circle with Walk ‘n Talk through the show.
With all 14 members of the Southern Ontario Visual Arts group having pieces in this show, it is a wonderful opportunity to take in a full view, The Artistic Viewpoint, of an eclectic group of fourteen artists who have become friends over the years and a formal exhibition group. As artist member Michelle Eissler has observed, “Artistic Expression occurs when the artist seeks to depict not only objective reality, but rather the subjective emotions and responses to objects and events.”
With strong ties to their local communities, these award-winning artists include: Robert Chisholm, Angela Burden, and Daureen Murphy from the Orangeville area, Lynden Cowan, Helen Duplassie, Margaret Pardy, and Connie Munson of Brampton, Michelle Eissler of Alliston, Lynne Schumacher of Owen Sound, Joanne Lomas of Wassauga Beach, Janice Ykema and Steve Wilson, formerly of Inglewood, now residing in Niagara Falls, Charlene Nickels in Prince Edward Island, and Joanna Turlej of Oakville. Many of the SOVA members have studios at the Alton Mill Arts Centre and along with several others are members of the Headwaters Arts Collective at the Mill.
Lynden Cowan, a founding member, comments on the level of professionalism in the group;” (they) constantly expand the personal boundaries of their skills and are never satisfied with the mundane.” Individually, they exhibit extensively, winning awards and accolades, with some of them showing their work internationally.”

With live music and light refreshments, lively conversations and beautiful art to enjoy in this historic building, do come out to be inspired and refreshed by their view, The Artistic Viewpoint.
Click here to learn more.

The Ampersand Review March Writing Series
2025-03-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Ontario
Cassidy McFadzean will lead us in a two-hour poetry workshop titled Lists and Litanies. From anaphora and incantations to unconventional gratitude lists, grocery lists, bucket lists, and more, this workshop will uncover inventive methods of writing poetry using rhythm and anaphora, as well as personal memories and the material of daily life inspired by Joe Brainard’s long poem “I Remember.” We’ll have time for 2-3 in-class exercises stemming from the readings, as well as additional prompts to take home. Participants should bring a notebook and something to write with.
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.
Register here!

Hello March Sip & Paint Night
2025-03-27 20:00 - 22:30 | Ontario
Say goodbye to winter in style and say hello to March! It’s the beginning of spring and it’s time to be out and about. Celebrate the season’s end and welcome brighter days ahead with our Hello March Sip & Paint Night! Happening on March 27 in Streetsville, Mississauga.
Have you experienced the best combo ever? A glass of wine and delectable charcuterie while painting! You gotta try it and do not even worry about the fact that the last time you painted was back in school. No painting experience required. You will be guided step by step.
Bring your friends, your partner, the fam or just yourself – everyone’s welcome! It’s a laid-back night where you can sip, laugh, and leave with your own little masterpiece and some great memories. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this. Let’s make it happen.
Each person will be painting on a 12”x 16″ stretched canvas with acrylic paint which you get to bring home after the event.
Here’s the thing though, seats are limited so book your seat now!

Spring Exhibition - Trazos Latinos
2025-03-28 - 2025-06-14 | The Grange, 1921 Dundas Street West, Mississauga, Ontario, L5K 1R2, Canada
Join Trazos Latinos for their Spring 2025 Exhibition at the Grange (home of Heritage Mississauga) at 1921 Dundas St W, L5K 1R2.
Catch the opening reception!
Friday, May 2, 2025 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM The Grange, Heritage Mississauga
Enjoy an evening celebrating the original works of Ingrid Alfonso, Luz Elena Fernandez, Paola Gaviria, Lourdes Lapetra, Flor de Maria Mejia, Maria Luz Odreman, and Silvia Damar Radvansky. Free and open to the public! Come experience the colours, culture, and creativity of Trazos Latinos.

Exhibition runs from March 28 to June 13, 10 AM to 4 PM.
