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Weekly African Drumming Classes at QAC
Quinte Arts Council 36 Bridge St. E., Belleville, Ontario, CanadaEvery Friday at the QAC Cultural hub – join us for classes and learn to play African drums such as djembe, kpanlogo, and gome. Learn proper technique, learn several parts to a song, and join in an ensemble that will shake the house! Along with playing, learn a bit about the history of the drums, how they are made, and the cultural significance of the music we will play.
Fondue Friday at The Eddie
The Eddie Hotel & Farm 15786 Loyalist Parkway, Wellington, Ontario, CanadaJoin us each Friday in winter for cheese and chocolate fondue in the foundations of the 1860s Red Barn. Cozy up by the fire in this charming stone-walled room for the best fondue this side of the Alps. Make an evening of it and stay and play from our selection of board games, party games and tabletop games.
Trivia & Treats for Humane Society HPE
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 110 19 Quinte Street, Trenton, Ontario, CanadaIf you love trivia and cake and pizza (and maybe some beer or wine), then HSHPE’s Trivia and Treats is for you! Grab 5 nerdy friends and register your team for this trivia competition, pizza party and cake auction.
Classic Troubadours Live at The Empire Theatre
The Empire Theatre 321 Front St., Belleville, Ontario, CanadaClassic Troubadours Live: The greatest songs by James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne & Carole King … all in one unforgettable night! Award-winning singer-songwriter Jacob Moon brings you a dynamic ensemble of incredible singers and musicians paying homage to these 4 icons.
Two Minutes to Midnight at Theatre in the Wings
Theatre in the Wings 30 Bridge Street East, Belleville, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for Michael Ross Albert's delightful dark comedy, directed by Jocelyn Brant. With the world -- and their relationship -- on the brink of collapse, Jack and Tracy stare down oblivion together, confronting the illusions that kept them together, and finding hope for their future in the chaos of imminent destruction.
Billboard in Concert 1973 at Capitol Theatre
Cameco Capitol Arts Centre 20 Queen St, Port Hope, Ontario, CanadaCreated by local and regional artists, these unique concerts return again in 2024, celebrating the top billboard hits of a given year. Each show features hits you know and love! We’ll be showcasing the top hits from 1973 such as Carly Simon’s “You’re So Vain” and Gladys Knight’s “Midnight Train To Georgia.”
Maple in the County Festival
Prince Edward County Ontario, CanadaThe hosts for this year's Maple in the County Festival are Sweetwater Cabin/Hubbs Sugarbush (Ron & Janice Hubbs), Fosterholm Farms (Cliff, Dean & Rylan Foster), Vader’s Maple Syrup (Todd & Susan Vader), Roblin’s Maple Syrup (Phil & Brittany Roblin and Family), and LOHA Farms (Chris & Jessie Armstrong). Visit the website for details about activities at each location.
Farmers’ Market in Belleville
Belleville Market Square Pinnacle Street, Ontario, CanadaA place to procure local food and art, including fresh produce, ferments, honey, maple syrup, cheese, and more! Located on Historic Market Square behind Belleville's City Hall. Accessible from both Front St. and Pinnacle St. Walking distance within Belleville’s downtown core.
Kids’ Creation Club Landscape Painting
County Arts Lab 206 Main Street, Unit 2E, Picton, Ontario, CanadaIn this edition of our Saturday Morning Kids' Creation Club, artist instructor Megan Fitzgerald will lead young artists through an exploration of landscape art. Participants will be introduced to landscape works by artists from different movements throughout art history.
Colour Returns Art Show in Colborne
The Colborne Art Gallery 51 King St. E., Colborne, Ontario, CanadaThe Colborne Art Gallery re-opens for 2024 with an early spring show, "Colour Returns". This show features the work of Gallery members Ian Davis, Roseanne Dolan, Charles Funnell, Candice Rose Gunter, Eileen Myers, Wrex Roth, Heather Roy, Ken Solilo, Heather Stubbs, and Helen Van Poorten.
The Fight for the Bloomfield Quaker Meetinghouse
Wellington Heritage Museum 290 Main Street, Wellington, CanadaDespite their skepticism about the use of civil courts and their deeply held belief in pacifism, a theological schism among North American Quakers at the end of the 19th century led to divided families, the acceptance of physical violence, and protracted litigation over the ownership of the Bloomfield meetinghouse. It ripped apart their community in Prince Edward County and across Ontario.
Seed Exchange at Brighton Library
Brighton Public Library 35 Alice Street, BrightonJoin other garden-loving folks at the library to exchange your seeds for the upcoming season. The Brighton Garden Club will be on hand to answer your questions and share their tips! They will also be giving a short presentation on how to get your new garden started.