Events

Apr 01 2025
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Calling All Local Concert Presenters! It’s Time To Showcase Your Talent In Your City!

By Announcement, Events, Ward 1

Do you produce concerts in Mississauga or know someone that does? Six lucky applicants will have the opportunity to be mentored, develop their craft and grow their business on a two-year term through the City of Mississauga’s 2025 Love Local Music program. The program is designed to help Mississauga’s aspiring concert producers, artists, curators, managers and all other types of presenters, gain the experience they need to take their business to the next level.

The annual program focuses on skill-building workshops and industry mentorship, led by Canada’s Music Incubator. Participants will also produce two ticketed concerts at the Living Arts Centre.

Successful candidates, will:

  • Receive training and mentorship on concert production fundamentals – topics include programming strategies, ticketing and concert marketing
  • Take part in ongoing professional development sessions led by industry experts
  • Learn to execute live music events
  • Produce their own concerts (one in 2025 and 2026) at a City venue with support from experienced sound technicians

Since 2021, Love Local Music has created more than 80 opportunities for local musicians and has helped 20 concert producers gain valuable experience through ticketed sales. Last year’s program featured a diverse and exciting lineup including performances by Fame Holiday, Patti Jannetta, Five and Tens, El Ciebo, Sarah Catharine and U.N. Jefferson.

The 2025 concerts will take place at the Studio Theatre in the Living Arts Centre on Saturdays from September to November.

Interested? Eligible participants must be available to attend a mandatory, in-person training session on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga and must apply by 11:59 p.m. EST on Sunday, April 20, 2025.

For more information, visit the webpage.

Apr 01 2025
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Putting The Poet In Poetry Month

By Announcement, Events

April is Poetry Month. To help celebrate, the City of Mississauga is offering a number of programs and activities all month long. The community is invited to attend a poetry session or workshop, open mic night, book club and take part in the sixth annual Poetry Slam at the end of the month.

Activities include:

Open Mic Night

Thursday, April 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Hazel McCallion Central Library – Level 0 (stage area)

Celebrate Poetry Month with current City of Mississauga Poet Laureate, Andrea Josic and Youth Poet Laureate, Lisa Shen. Our Poets Laureate will lead a Poetry and Performance workshop before inviting poets to the stage. Register for the session.

Book Club: Let’s Talk Non-Fiction

Tuesday, April 8 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Hazel McCallion Central Library – Program Room 3B

Book Clubs are a great way to meet other readers and talk about new books or genres. Share your non-fiction reading favourites with other book lovers and discuss what you have been reading. Sign up today.

Poetry and Painting

Thursday, April 10 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Living Arts Centre – Gallery

Come make poetic greeting cards by taking excerpts from well loved poems or our own writing and combine them with our own paintings. Perfect for gifting! Sign up today.

Poetry Workshop: Poetry and Nature

Wednesday, April 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Meadowvale Community Centre – Youth Room

Join the City of Mississauga’s Poet Laureate, Andrea Josic for a Poetry Workshop inspired by nature in the city. This workshop will include a walking tour of the Meadowvale Community Centre grounds. Participants are asked to please dress for the weather. Sign up today.

Annual Poetry Slam

Thursday, April 24 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Hazel McCallion Central Library – Noel Ryan Auditorium

Watch young literary talents in the community perform poetry and spoken word original submissions at Mississauga’s sixth annual Poetry Slam. Interested artists are invited to complete a submission package by April 16 to be considered to perform in the Poetry Slam.

Mississauga Poet Laureate, Andrea Josic and Youth Poet Laureate, Lisa Shen will be in attendance. The slam is a free event open to the entire community. Learn more.

Poetry Workshop

Wednesday, April 30 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Hazel McCallion Central Library – Program Room 2A

Work your linguistic and emotional muscles in our poetry workshop! All are invited to enjoy a variety of fun poem-writing exercises in a welcoming, judgement-free zone. Sign-up today.

For more information about Poetry Month and the activities taking place, visit the webpage.

Mar 19 2025
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Call for Musicians for Summer Concert Series

By Announcement, Events, Ward 1

The City of Mississauga presents the Summer Concert Series at Streetsville Village Square (Fridays), Cooksville Four Corners (Saturdays) and Port Credit Memorial Park (Sundays) during the months of July and August.

Submissions are open to Mississauga-based musicians. For musical groups, at least 50% of members must be residents of Mississauga.

Musician payments are based on the number of performers:

  • Solo musician: $414 (+HST if applicable)
  • Duo: $621 (+HST if applicable)
  • Trio: $828 (+HST if applicable)
  • Four piece: $1,035 (+HST if applicable)
  • Five piece and up: $1,242 (+HST if applicable)

Selected musicians will be contacted for scheduling upon acceptance.

Selected performers are required to produce a Certificate of Insurance on the City template or purchase 2 million dollars liability insurance naming the City of Mississauga as an additional insured. Insurance can be purchased through the City of Mississauga for $26.76.

Performances are 90 minutes in length, with an option for an intermission at the performer’s discretion.

A PA system and sound technician will be provided by the City of Mississauga. All instruments (including backline) must be provided by the performers(s).

Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Selection Criteria

Applications will be evaluated by a panel of local industry professionals based on artistic merit and potential for wide audience appeal. Musicians performing in all genres are encouraged to apply.

Submissions

Applications are open until Tuesday, April 8 at 11:59pm.

Apply now

Contact

For more information, contact Corey Poole, Music Development Coordinator via email at corey.poole@mississauga.ca.

Mar 14 2025
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2025 Mississauga Arts Awards (MARTYS) Nominations NOW OPEN!

By Announcement, Events

Calling all Mississauga artists! Nominations are now OPEN for the 30th Annual Mississauga Arts Awards (MARTYS)! Professional artists and groups who are either residents of the City of Mississauga, have a significant connection to Mississauga, or have made a major contribution to the arts within Mississauga are eligible to submit a nomination.

Nominations are due April 14, 2025, at 5 PM. Guidelines, criteria and nomination forms are located here: macarts.ca/martys

Mar 07 2025
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Statement on the Cancellation of the Paint The Town Red Canada Day Event

By Announcement, Events, Ward 1

For those who are not aware, the Paint the Town Red volunteer committee has decided not to have their usual Canada Day celebrations this year.

I am disappointed as I’m sure we all are, that it’s not possible to take place this year due a variety of reasons primarily because of the current economic climate and uncertainty to move forward.

The Paint The Town Red volunteer committee have worked endlessly over the years and are working on new ideas and plans for next year, which will be even more exciting.

I know how much this event means to our community, and I want to acknowledge the incredible efforts made by the dedicated volunteers who organize it every year. I understand how difficult this decision was for them.  With special thanks to Johnny Bozzo and Diane Goldsmith.

I worked closely with the group to explore all possible options to keep the event going and truly appreciate their commitment to making it happen. While it is unfortunate that we won’t be celebrating Canada Day under the direction of Paint the Town Red, I am working with other community groups to find ways of celebrating Canada Day in Ward 1.

My ongoing support and commitment will always remain with the PTTR committee, and I look forward to many more years of celebrating Canada Day in our community!

 

Feb 28 2025
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The Credits – Nominate Mississauga’s Heritage Champions Now!

By Announcement, Events

Glitz, Glamour & Greatness – Honouring Mississauga’s Heritage Champions

Heritage Mississauga is thrilled to announce that nominations for The Credits 2025 are officially open! This year, we’re turning back the clock to the dazzling Roaring 20s – where jazz ruled the airwaves, flappers danced the Charleston, and Art Deco glamour reigned supreme.

Now’s your chance to recognize the individuals, groups, and organizations who have preserved, promoted, and elevated Mississauga’s rich history and heritage. If you know someone who has gone above and beyond to safeguard our stories, celebrate our culture, or uplift our community, honour them with a nomination!

Why Nominate?

Celebrate the remarkable work of those shaping Mississauga’s legacy

Show gratitude to the individuals keeping our city’s history alive

Be part of a prestigious evening where award recipients will be recognized in front of community leaders, city officials, and passionate heritage supporters

Nomination Deadline: August 31, 2025

Learn more & submit your nomination

Join us for a night of roaring elegance, Gatsby-style grandeur, and unforgettable celebrations as we honour Mississauga’s Heritage Heroes in true 1920s fashion!

Feb 28 2025
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International Women’s Day

By Events

#AccelerateAction

International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.

The theme for 2025 is #AccelerateAction.

Mississauga is an inclusive and welcoming city, supporting all women and celebrating their achievements.

Learn more about how the City of Mississauga is recognizing International Women’s Day through special events and programs.

Feb 25 2025
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Mississauga’s Seed Library launch: A green haven for gardeners of all ages

By Announcement, Events, Stephen’s Initiatives

Celebrate gardening and explore your garden’s potential at Mississauga’s Library’s 11th anniversary of the Seed Library.

February 25, 2025

Mississauga Library is excited to launch its annual Seed Library event, set to take place on Saturday, March 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hazel McCallion Central Library. This event will feature community booths, informative workshops, and fun activities suitable for the entire family. Explore the fascinating world of gardening, food systems, seed-saving, and plant genetics. Attendees can connect with local experts and gain valuable insights to help elevate their gardening skills and knowledge.

Starting at 3 p.m., after the daytime festivities, the Seed Library form will open, allowing residents to apply for free open-pollinated and non-GMO seeds. Residents can look forward to a selection of tomato, bean, and marigold seeds and other plant varieties.

What

The launch event of Mississauga’s Seed Library featuring free workshops, gardening specialists on site to provide advice, and activities for the whole family.

When

The launch event will take place on March 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where

Hazel McCallion Central Library
Level 2
301 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W.
Mississauga, ON L5B 3Y3

Cost

Free – no registration required
Open to all ages

Make a seed donation

The Seed Library also encourages seed donations to promote its self-sustaining model. At the end of the growing season, residents are invited to harvest their seeds and return a portion to the library.

Donations can be made at any library location, ensuring that our community continues to thrive sustainably. Please note that only open-pollinated heirloom seeds (non-hybrid, non-GMO) that are pesticide-free and less than four years old will be accepted. Open-pollinated heirloom seeds are seeds that come from plants that have been grown and saved over many generations. They are called “open-pollinated” because they are pollinated naturally by wind, insects, or other natural means, rather than by controlled methods.

Donated seeds should be clean and labelled with the seed type, year grown, and the location where they were cultivated. We urge donors not to save seeds from hybrid plants, as these will not produce true-to-type offspring.

More information

To learn more about the Seed Library launch event, the application form, or donation guidelines, please contact seed.library@mississauga.ca or visit our website at mississaugalibrary.ca/seeds. An event listing is also available on Eventbrite for those wishing to reserve a spot and receive event updates. Join us in celebrating the joy of gardening and community at the Seed Library launch event!