Bay of Quinte Region

PITCH... PLEASE: Beers 4 Queers + Queer Karaoke
2025-06-06 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Toronto) | The Smokin’ 116 Bistro, 116 Pinnacle St, Belleville, K8N 3A4, Canada
PITCH… PLEASE: Beers 4 Queers + Queer Karaoke
June 6th
Smoking 116 Bistro, Downtown Belleville
Beers 4 Queers at 6PM | Karaoke kicks off at 8PM
19+ Event | No Cover
Come for the beers, stay for the ballads — or bangers, or Britney… we don’t judge.
PITCH… PLEASE is a two-part night of queer connection and community hosted by Bay of Quinte Pride, all in one welcoming, come-as-you-are space.
6:00 PM — Beers 4 Queers:
Start the evening with a relaxed, pub-style social. Whether you’re reconnecting with old friends or meeting new ones, this is a chill space to grab a drink, mix, mingle, and just be. Allies welcome, always.
8:00 PM — Queer Karaoke:
The mic is yours. Step up and sing your heart out in the most supportive room you’ll ever belt it out in. Whether you’re slaying Beyoncé or mumbling through Meatloaf, it’s all love and zero judgment. A host will keep things moving, names will be called, and the vibes will be immaculate.
No cover. No pressure. No wrong notes.
Just queer joy, fearless expression, and a hell of a good time.

From Stage to Screen
2025-06-06 19:30 - 21:00 | 100 College St. West, Belleville, 100 College St. West, Belleville
From Stage to Screen All your favourites: music from Hamilton, Mamma Mia, Frozen, Les Mis, Downton Abbey, Phantom of the Opera, Chariots of Fire…
Friday June 6 at 7 :30 pm at Maranatha Church., Belleville.
Save when you buy advance tickets. Now available online at Eventbrite or visit thequintesymphony.com for other ticket purchasing options.

Cinderella, the Musical
2025-06-06 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-06-07 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-06-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Pinnacle Playhouse, 256 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, ON, K8N 3B1, Canada
Rodger and Hammerstein’s Cinderella is an inspiring, modern Cinderella for everyone, where “you make your wishes come true.” This is not your typical Cinderella– she is a strong woman who helps the Prince fulfill his destiny to lead his kingdom in a just and fair way. It is a robust and rich theatrical experience with complex music and stupendous, hand-crafted costumes.

Gallery Opening Reception Liana C. Di Marco
2025-06-07 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-08 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-11 08:00 - 17:00 | John M. Parrott Art Gallery at the Belleville Library, 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, ON, K8N 3B1
Gallery Opening Reception
Parrot Art Gallery
254 Pinnacle Street
Belleville, Ontario K8N 3B1
Email: infoserv@bellevillelibrary.ca
Tel: (613) 968-6731
Reception: May 31, 2025 230pm – 330pm

Psycho Live in Concert
2025-06-07 09:00 - 23:30 | The Belle Pub, 310 Front St, Belleville, K8N 2Z8
Live Metal Show featuring thrash veterans PSYCHO with special guests SERENITY VEIL covering the likes of System of a Down, Godsmack, Killswitch Engaged, Finger Eleven. $10 at the door the night of, or e-transfer for a 4-pack of wrist bands for $20 psychoband@gmail.com.

Early Summer Show at Gallery 121
2025-06-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-10 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-11 10:00 - 16:00 | 48 Bridge Street East, 48 Bridge Street East, Belleville, Ontario, K8N1L6
EARLY SUMMER SHOW – GALLERY 121 – JUNE 3RD TILL JULY 12TH, 2025
Please join the members at Gallery 121 as they present their delightful Early Summer Show. Our Guest Artists are Liz Schell and Carolyn Huff-Winters. Both are award winners in their chosen mediums. Liz’s handmade decorative dolls and tables will brighten the gallery with a colourful pop and sense of nostalgia while Corolyn’s charcoal and mixed media art will intrigue and charm you. The Featured Member Artist, Maureen Swann, will capture your imagination with her found objects sculptures and paintings.
Please join these artists and member artists at our reception being held Saturday June 7th between 2 and 4 p.m. for refreshments.

QAC Expressions Juried Exhibition
2025-06-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-09 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-10 10:00 - 17:00 | JOHN M. PARROT ART GALLERY, 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, K8N 3B1
You’re Invited!
Expressions: Legacy
The Quinte Arts Council’s Biennial Juried Exhibition
Wednesday, May 15 – June 14
John M. Parrott Art Gallery
Belleville Public Library, 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville
Join us for Expressions: Legacy, the Quinte Arts Council’s celebrated biennial juried exhibition, showcasing powerful works by artists across the Quinte region.
This year’s theme, Legacy, invites artists to explore the marks we leave behind—through culture, memory, environment, and identity.
Celebrate the artists
Applaud the award winners
Juror, artist and curator Valerie Kent
Free admission
Everyone welcome!

Saturday Kids' Club
2025-06-07 10:30 - 11:30 | Belleville Public Library, 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, ON, K8N 3B1
Looking for a great family hang out on a Saturday morning? Children of all ages can enjoy a fun art or science activity.
All ages. Drop-in program at Belleville Public Library. Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 1st Floor Children’s Program Room.
See what activity we are doing this week at bellevillelibrary.ca/kids/childrens-programs

CommUNITY March For Pride Parade
2025-06-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Belleville Downtown District, Front Street, Belleville, Ontario, Canada
CommUNITY March For Pride
Bay of Quinte Pride Parade 2025
Loud. Proud. United.
The CommUNITY March is Bay of Quinte Pride’s annual parade — a bold celebration of love, visibility, resistance, and radical joy.
This is more than a parade. It’s a statement. A movement. A celebration of every queer, trans, questioning, and allied person who calls this region home. And you are invited to walk with us.
line the streets with your friends, your chosen family, your organization, or solo – you will be sure to make some new friends there.
Bring signs, flags, and your fiercest look
All ages, abilities, and identities welcome
This year’s theme: UNITY
This year’s route – South on Front St, West on Dundas St, South on Bay Bridge Rd to West Zwicks Park.
Starting Point: The Empire Theatre Downtown Belleville
Ending at: Pride in the Park, West Zwick’s Park
Saturday, June 7th
March at 12:00 PM
Because visibility is power. And Pride belongs to all of us.
Let’s celebrate in unity, joy, and unapologetic queer brilliance.

Owen Wright: Acoustic Jam
2025-06-07 12:00 - 16:00 | The Smokin’ 116, 116 Pinnacle St, Belleville, K8N 3A4, Canada
Get ready for an afternoon of talent, music, and fun at our Acoustic Jam!
Join us EVERY Saturday afternoons starting Saturday, May 3rd from 12pm – 4pm for the Afternoon Jam hosted by the one and only Owen Wright!
Bring your instruments, talent, and BEST vibes because we’re boosting the energy!
Got jokes? If you’ve got a funny bone, we’ve got comedy slots! 15-minute sets for all the laughs (and gear/setup time). Let’s see what you’ve got!
Weekly features and awesome prizes up for grabs! So, whether you’re a rockstar, comedian, or just love good vibes, this is YOUR moment to shine!

Carpe Diem String Ensemble Free Concert
2025-06-07 14:30 - 15:30 | John M Parrott Art Gallery, 254 Pinnacle St, Belleville, K9N 2C4, Canada
Join us at the Parrott Gallery on Saturday, June 7 at 2:30 p.m. for “All Things Bright and Beautiful”, a free concert by the Carpe Diem String Ensemble. Experience a joyful afternoon of music featuring “What a Wonderful World”, “My Favourite Things” and other uplifting pieces. Hear audience favourites La Vie en Rose, Moonlight Serenade, The Moldau, Fiddlin’ Fun, a lively polka and more. All are welcome to this free concert in Gallery 1 at the Parrott Gallery!

Dance of Spring Annual Spring Showcase
2025-06-07 14:30 - 16:30 | Centennial Secondary School Theatre Auditorium, 160 Palmer Road, Belleville, 160 Palmer Road, Belleville, K8P 4E1
Quinte Ballet School of Canada’s Dance of Spring Annual Spring Showcase.
Please join us for our Dance of Spring Performance on Sat, Jun 7, 2025 2:30 PM
At Centennial Secondary School, 160 Palmer Road Belleville.
Students from the Professional Training Program and the Assemblé Dance Program share the stage in celebration! Suitable for the entire family. Visit www.quinteballetschool.com for details about our programs.

Stand Up for Mental Health™ Comedy Show
2025-06-07 19:00 - 20:30 | The Core, 223 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, K8N 3A7
𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡™ 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰
𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗘!
This unique event provides a platform for folks who live with mental health challenges to share their stories through stand-up comedy.
Each of the comics complete a comedy training program to develop their set, under the coaching of Mental Health Counsellor, Comedian and Founder of Stand Up for Mental Health™, David Granirer.
By showcasing their talents and humor, these individuals not only entertain but also help break down stigma. Join our encouraging audience and show your support for mental health awareness, while enjoying a night of hilarious performances!
This BIG Show in Belleville is the debut of our second Stand Up for Mental Health troupe! If you came last year, we are excited to host you again for a brand new show! And if this is your first time, we look forward to welcoming you to this supportive community
𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀:
Annie Bell
Beth Douglas
Johnathan Eggleton
Teresa Gordon
Mandy Joy
Christine Poirier
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
Saturday, June 7th | 7pm
The Core, 223 Pinnacle St.
Downtown Belleville
Thank you for your interest in supporting this event! This is a volunteer-organized show. All profits from The BIG Show will be used for the continuation of Stand Up for Mental Health™ in this community. Profits will support the training of future troupes and more shows! Thank you, thank you.
𝗕𝗨𝗬 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦:
https://wethrivewellness.ca/about-stand-up-for-mental-health/

Over WERK Official Pride Afterparty
2025-06-07 20:30 - 23:30 | Bayleaf Resturant, 182 Front Street, Belleville, K8N 2Y7
Come through for OVER WERK — the after-hours Pride event where the energy is loud, the drag is fierce, and the dancefloor doesn’t quit.
Hosted by Emma Mahn
Headlined by The unstoppable Oktavia
Featuring performances by:
— The iconic Roxxy Belleballs
— The chaotic glamour of Cat.Ass.Trophy
Plus surprise pop-up performances throughout the night
Music sets that slap
Bar open late
Dancefloor serving liberation realness
Dress to werk. Glitter encouraged, heels optional.
Bayleaf Downtown Belleville
Saturday, June 8
Doors at 8:45 PM | Drag and Dancing to follow
19+ | Tickets $30 online or at the door
Queer joy deserves an after-party. And this one? She’s going to be legendary.
OVER WERK it. Then werk it some more

Retro Rewind
2025-06-07 21:00 - 23:30 | The Smokin’ 116 Bistro, 116 Pinnacle St, Belleville, K8N 3A4, Canada
SHOW ALERT
Filthy will be taking Belleville by storm with Whiskey Season on June 7th when we hit the stage at The Smokin’ 116 Bistro for the first ever RETRO REWIND SHOW!
Playing hits from the 80’s and 90’s
19+
NO ADVANCED TICKETS for this event!
Admission $10
Show starts at 9pm
Whiskey Season are a 4 piece, high energy band from the Kingston & surrounding areas that dive deep into the classic rock and rock hits from the 80s & 90s.
FILTHY is a high energy Rock/Glam/Hair Metal Tribute band celebrating the best decade in music, the 80s!!!

Pride In The Park Mainstage and Marketplace
2025-06-08 13:00 - 16:00 | West Zwick’s Park, 11 Bay Bridge Road, Belleville, Ontario K8P 3P6, Belleville, K8P 3P6
PRIDE IN THE PARK
It’s not just a party. It’s the main event.
Drag performances by:
Luna Allure
Emma Mahn
Ryder Knightly
Lily Devine
Serving up charisma, camp, and fierce Pride energy all afternoon long!
40+ local vendors, artists, makers, and community groups will be on-site — come shop, connect, and celebrate the incredible talent across the Bay of Quinte. Whether you’re here for handmade goods, info on local causes, or a little bit of both, there’s something for everyone.
AND THEN—Yes, you read that right:
Paratroopers from 8 Wing Trenton will be jumping out of planes and landing at Pride in the Park.
Because queer joy deserves sky-high celebrations.
Zwick’s Park, Belleville
Saturday, June 8
Pride Grounds open at 1PM and the fun lasts until 4PM
Free. Family-friendly. Fierce.
See you at the park — and don’t forget your sunscreen and sparkle.

Adult Paint N' Sip
2025-06-08 14:00 - 17:00 | The Smokin’ 116 Bistro, 116 Pinnacle St, Belleville, K8N 3A4, Canada
Adult Themed Paint N’ Sip, Hosted by: Lily Devine
Cost: $40.00 per person
What’s included: Acrylic paint, brushes, 2 sizes of canvas paint boards (your choice), and a drink ticket!
Where: The Smokin 116 Bistro
TIme: 2PM-5PM
That’s right, ADULT THEMED! What better way to enjoy a day getting those frustrations out, enjoying a few drinks and great food! Inspired by the adult coloring books you know and love, Lily is bringing it to the stage for you to enjoy with your friends or family…come on out for one hell of a good time!
Event will also include adult themed performances and audience games!
Reservations are highly recommended, seating is limited.

The Social Spot
2025-06-10 13:30 - 15:30 | Belleville and Quinte West Community Health Centre: Belleville, 161 Bridge St. West, Belleville, Ontario, K8P 1K2
The Social Spot is a welcoming and inclusive, weekly drop-in group designed for individuals to gather, socialize, and engage in a variety of recreational activities. Starting May 6th!
Bring your knitting, crafts, colouring pages or any activities you might enjoy while chatting with the group!
Various activities and light refreshments will be provided by facilitators each week.
Tuesdays, Every week – 1:30-3:30pm
161 Bridge St. W – Unit One
Belleville, ON

Tarot Tuesday
2025-06-10 17:30 - 19:00 | The Kafana, 199 Front St #101, Belleville, K8N 5H5
A live tarot storytelling experience with Carrie Oswald of It’s All in the Cards Tarot
Not a solemn circle. Not a comedy show. Just big insights, bold truths, and a side of elegant sarcasm.
90 mins of rich storytelling, guided draws, and mini-readings
Includes beverage, followed by food + refreshments curated by The Kafana
