Matthew “Testament” Jones on Poetry, Hip-Hop & Empowering Youth | Heart to Art Ep. #9
Peta-Gaye Nash sits down with Matthew “Testament” Jones, Ontario’s second Poet Laureate, community leader, and entrepreneur.
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Lisa Shen Spotlights Mississauga’s Poetry Scene – Sauga Arts Rising hosted by India Brown – Ep. 1
Host India Brown sits down with Lisa Shen, Mississauga's Youth Poet Laureate (2023-2025), to chat all things spoken word and poetry.
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From Stage Fright to Spotlight! Aria Zenua’s Music Journey | Heart to Art Ep. #8 OUT NOW!
From conquering stage fright to launching her own business, Aria Zenua shares her journey as a performer turned entrepreneur on this episode of Heart to Art.
CREDIT VALLEY ARTISANS … Spring Sale!!
Get ready for the Gift Parade Months ... Mother's Day, Graduations, Teacher Recognition Gifts, Showers, Anniversaries
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Call to Submit – 4th annual FORMS, FACES & SPACES, figuratively speaking!
Call to Submit – APRIL 4 @5 pm Deadline 4th annual FORMS, FACES & SPACES, figuratively...
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VAM is Hiring: Summer Camp & Part-Time Instructor
We are hiring for Part-Time Art Instructors and Summer Camp Instructors! About Summer Camp...
Modern Mississauga: Artist Glimpse – Rachel & Ayden
In this edition of Glimpse Into the Heart of a Singer Songwriter, Rob Aguiar chats with GTA power-duo Rachel and Ayden to discuss their country music journey, songwriting, and their upcoming performances.
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“Make It Count”: ZyRuP and Vivek Mehmi Team Up to Inspire a Generation
“Make It Count” is more than just a song — it’s a reminder to live boldly, love deeply, and rise...
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ZyRuP Drops “SSW” – A Cinematic Musical Journey
Musical duo ZyRuP has unveiled “SSW”, the final song from their EP “Untold Story.” This track...
City of Mississauga welcomes its fifth Youth Poet Laureate
Tahira Rajwani will hold this position from 2025 to 2027.
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Call for Poet Performers for Poetry Slam – City of Mississauga
The City of Mississauga is seeking poet performers to compete in our 6th Annual Poetry Slam. Deadline to apply is April 16, 2025 at 9 PM.
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Matthew “Testament” Jones on Poetry, Hip-Hop & Empowering Youth | Heart to Art Ep. #9
Peta-Gaye Nash sits down with Matthew “Testament” Jones, Ontario’s second Poet Laureate, community leader, and entrepreneur.
SAWITRI Shorts Festival 2025
The SAWITRI Shorts Theatre Festival is here in Mississauga! Starting April 5th, 2025, get ready to experience short plays in various South Asian languages, every weekend at Maja Prentice theatre.
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Modern Mississauga: In Conversation with Colin Mochrie and Asad Mecci on their Comedy Show, HYPROV
January 15, 2025. Modern Mississauga. Check out this exclusive interview with Colin Mochrie and...
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City of Mississauga: What’s on tap in Mississauga this winter season: Live events for the whole family to enjoy
Whether it’s music, theatre, sports or a celebration, discover your next great experience in Mississauga.
Blueheel Dance – Celebrating Mississauga’s 50th Anniversary: Building Community Through Dance
Blueheel Dance Studio Celebrates Mississauga’s 50th Anniversary with a unique era time-span performance at Small Arms Inspection Building.
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Mississauga News: Dance and music extravaganza Salaam Rahman to be held at Living Arts Centre in Mississauga
By Andrew Palamarchuk, Mississauga News. Thursday, October 3, 2024 Learn more about Salaam Rahman,...
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Frog in Hand Debuts Summer Dances at New Art Shelter Space
Join Frog in Hand's Summer Company for an exciting series of shows, Summer Dances, this week at their new Art Shelter space in Lakeview.
insauga: Biggest Japanese festival in North America celebrates 10 years in Mississauga
Japan Festival Canada returns to Mississauga Celebration Square this August and are celebrating their 10th anniversary. Learn about what you can expect with this insauga article.
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insauga: New 3-day Hong Kong festival coming to Mississauga
Insauga reports on a new Hong Kong culture and sports festival coming to Mississauga at Paramount Fine Foods Centre this summer.
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insauga: A popular puppet festival is returning to Mississauga
Puppet Festival Mississauga has returned this March Break. Learn everything you need to know about the festival with this insauga article.
Registration is now open – Youth Band Challenge – Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE SOUTHSIDE SHUFFLE'S MISSISSAUGA RISING STAR YOUTH CHALLENGE! Deadline to submit is August 1.
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Call for Applications – Sauga Busks 2025 – City of Mississauga
Call for musicians! The City of Mississauga is now accepting applications for the Sauga Busks Program. Buskers with a Sauga Busks ID badge will be allowed to perform in approved Mississauga public spaces. A total of 75 Sauga Busks ID badges will be issued for the season.
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Call for Applications – Love Local Music Program 2025 & 2026
From the City of Mississauga’s Arts & Culture Calls: “Love Local Music, presented...
Upcoming Events on Sauga Arts HUB
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 […]
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 […]
Visual Arts
CREDIT VALLEY ARTISANS … Spring Sale!!
Get ready for the Gift Parade Months ... Mother's Day, Graduations, Teacher Recognition Gifts, Showers, Anniversaries
Music Makers
Modern Mississauga: Artist Glimpse – Rachel & Ayden
In this edition of Glimpse Into the Heart of a Singer Songwriter, Rob Aguiar chats with GTA power-duo Rachel and Ayden to discuss their country music journey, songwriting, and their upcoming performances.
Word Power
City of Mississauga welcomes its fifth Youth Poet Laureate
Tahira Rajwani will hold this position from 2025 to 2027.
On Stage
SAWITRI Shorts Festival 2025
The SAWITRI Shorts Theatre Festival is here in Mississauga! Starting April 5th, 2025, get ready to experience short plays in various South Asian languages, every weekend at Maja Prentice theatre.
Movie Making Here
“Make It Count”: ZyRuP and Vivek Mehmi Team Up to Inspire a Generation
“Make It Count” is more than just a song — it’s a reminder to live boldly, love deeply, and rise...
World of Dance
Blueheel Dance – Celebrating Mississauga’s 50th Anniversary: Building Community Through Dance
Blueheel Dance Studio Celebrates Mississauga’s 50th Anniversary with a unique era time-span performance at Small Arms Inspection Building.
Digital Spirit
ZyRuP Starts the ‘Untold Story’ Era with ‘WDIT
ZyRuP, the dynamic music duo consisting of Vayanga and Dilini, started their career with covers,...
Exhibitions Now
ART EXHIBITION AND SALE IN APRIL BY THE MISSISSAUGA WATERCOLOUR SOCIETY
The Mississauga Watercolour Society (MWS) is pleased to present another popular art exhibition and...
Friends of the Arts
Start, grow, or buy a business – Starter Company PLUS Program at IDEA Mississauga
The Starter Company PLUS program assists people 18 years and over who are interested in starting, expanding or purchasing a business in Mississauga.
Learning Hub
A NEW resource for artists and creatives!
I’m excited to launch this new workbook I’ve designed to help you: Think about your...
Festivals Coming
insauga: Biggest Japanese festival in North America celebrates 10 years in Mississauga
Japan Festival Canada returns to Mississauga Celebration Square this August and are celebrating their 10th anniversary. Learn about what you can expect with this insauga article.
Opportunities
Registration is now open – Youth Band Challenge – Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE SOUTHSIDE SHUFFLE'S MISSISSAUGA RISING STAR YOUTH CHALLENGE! Deadline to submit is August 1.
VAMily Matters
VAM is Hiring: Summer Camp & Part-Time Instructor
We are hiring for Part-Time Art Instructors and Summer Camp Instructors! About Summer Camp...
Mississauga Music Scene
“Make It Count”: ZyRuP and Vivek Mehmi Team Up to Inspire a Generation
“Make It Count” is more than just a song — it’s a reminder to live boldly, love deeply, and rise...
Street Arts
From Canvas to Community: NEW Mural Revealed in Port Credit!
The collaborative efforts of Sauga City and MAC unveiled a stunning mural in Port Credit. Learn more about this transformative project and its artists.
Local Media
Discover the magic of the newly renovated Hazel McCallion Library!
Hazel McCallion Library (aka Central Library) has re-opened its doors to Mississauga. The library and its large community spared no expense or detail with the new layout and inclusions.
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All Day
Stranger Sings – The Parody Musical
The Randolph Theatre 735 Bathurst Street, Toronto
$19.99 – $69.99
My Brother’s Keeper – Hans Poppe Solo Exhibition
Yorkminster Park Gallery 1585 Yonge Street, Toronto
Free
Ongoing
Krista Blondin Band at The Rec Room Square One
The Rec Room 100 City Centre Drive #1-705, Mississauga
Free
Book signing & Kids’ Easter activity table
Chapters/Indigo - Vega Blvd 3050 Vega Boulevard, Mississauga
Free
Big Band Open Mic – Mississauga Big Band Jazz Ensemble
Cooksville United Church 2500 Mimosa Row, Mississauga
$10 – $20
Week of Events
Inside. Outside. Of.
Through intuitive, tenuously articulated works, the four artists brought together in this exhibition reflect upon how we situate ourselves in relation to various planes of interconnection and existence. Works by […]
Free
Stranger Sings – The Parody Musical
Take a trip back to Hawkins, Indiana: 1983…when times were simpler, hair was bigger, and unsupervised children were getting snatched by inter-dimensional creatures. STRANGER SINGS! THE PARODY MUSICAL is a […]
$19.99 – $69.99
Together for Tomorrow: Earth Days in Action
This exhibit takes a look at how climate change is affecting our community, from rising temperatures and extreme weather events to disruptions in ecosystems and communities. Climate change is real […]
Free
Spirit Seeds – Museums of Mississauga
Immerse yourself in the intricate and beautiful world of Indigenous beadwork at Spirit Seeds. Curated by Indigenous artist Naomi Smith (Chippewas of Nawash, Neyaashiinigmiing, Ontario), this exhibition presents a rich visual exploration […]
Free
My Brother’s Keeper – Hans Poppe Solo Exhibition
Hans Poppe My Brother's Keeper February 23 to April 24, 2025 Reception: Sunday, January 23, 2025, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Hans Poppe, a Tanzanian-Canadian artist, is celebrated for […]
Free
The Artistic Viewpoint
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 […]
Free
Spring Exhibition – Trazos Latinos
Join Trazos Latinos for their Spring 2025 Exhibition at the Grange (home of Heritage Mississauga) at 1921 Dundas St W, L5K 1R2. Please note that the Opening Reception scheduled for […]
Free
2025 Art Show and Sale – Clarkson Society of Artists
The Clarkson Society of Artists is hosting its 2025 Art Show and Sale at Visual Arts Mississauga from March 30 to April 6. Join them on Friday, April 4, 7-9 […]
Free
SAWITRI Shorts Festival 2025
The SAWITRI Shorts Theatre Festival is here in Mississauga! Starting April 5th, 2025, get ready to experience short plays in various South Asian languages, every weekend at Maja Prentice […]
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Children Art Competition
Children Art Competition
The Art Competition for Children is BACK! 
We’re excited to announce that our Children’s Art Competition is returning this year! Last year, we had an amazing response from […]
$10
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Mississauga Pops: Our Sapphire Favourites
Mississauga Pops: Our Sapphire Favourites
Join Andrew Chung, Stephen Dasko (MC), and The Mississauga Pops in celebrating our 45th and the City Of Mississauga's 50th! Our choice of music has been carefully selected by each […]
$22.49
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Punjabi Shorts
Punjabi Shorts
As a part of SAWITRI Shorts Theatre Festival, Punjabi Arts Association is proud to present three plays by Anuradha Grover-Tejpal, Pali Bhupinder Singh and Loveen Gill. The plays are a […]
$28.25
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Punjabi Shorts
Punjabi Shorts
As a part of SAWITRI Shorts Theatre Festival, Punjabi Arts Association is proud to present three plays by Anuradha Grover-Tejpal, Pali Bhupinder Singh and Loveen Gill. The plays are a […]
$28.25
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The Ampersand Review April Reading Series
The Ampersand Review April Reading Series
This April we’re joined by authors Cassidy McFadzean, Terese Mason Pierre, and Farah Ghafoor at Sheridan College Hazel McCallion Campus. Our lineup of talented writers will share their work in […]
Free
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REEL Thursdays: Drive Back Home
REEL Thursdays: Drive Back Home
Experience the magic of cinema with REEL Thursdays, a curated film series presented in collaboration with the TIFF Film Circuit. This monthly event celebrates diverse stories and themes, offering a […]
$13.50
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Improv Workshop with Julian Frid – SAWITRI Theatre Group
Improv Workshop with Julian Frid – SAWITRI Theatre Group
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 […]
$80 – $100
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The Chamber Music Society of Mississauga presents: Kuné – Universal Echoes
The Chamber Music Society of Mississauga presents: Kuné – Universal Echoes
“Universal Echoes” explores the four elements of earth, and Mother Nature, through music. The compositions were all created through the collaborative efforts of Kuné’s members and feature music inspired by […]
$5 – $50
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World Art Day 2025
World Art Day 2025
Celebrate creativity and community at VAM’s Annual World Art Day Community Exhibition & Fundraiser on April 11th from 6:30pm - 8:30pm! This special event showcases artwork from local artists while […]
$10 – $15
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Book signing & Kids’ Easter activity table
Book signing & Kids’ Easter activity table
Author, Illustrator and Poet Dechen Yee will be at Chapters (3050 Vega Blvd), to share the inspirations behind her three books, and keep kids engaged and creative with Easter-related activities. […]
Free
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Gujarati Shorts
Gujarati Shorts
Get ready for an unforgettable day of drama, suspense, and comedy as three incredible plays take the stage, each offering a unique and thrilling experience! Showtimes at April 12, 2-4 […]
$28.25
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Big Band Open Mic – Mississauga Big Band Jazz Ensemble
Big Band Open Mic – Mississauga Big Band Jazz Ensemble
We’re back with another edition of “Big Band Open Mic “featuring 10 fabulous singers performing with The Mississauga Big Band Jazz Ensemble. One night only at Cooksville United Church ( […]
$10 – $20
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Gujarati Shorts
Gujarati Shorts
Get ready for an unforgettable day of drama, suspense, and comedy as three incredible plays take the stage, each offering a unique and thrilling experience! Showtimes at April 12, 2-4 […]
$28.25
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Krista Blondin Band at The Rec Room Square One
Krista Blondin Band at The Rec Room Square One
FREE EVENT!Krista Blondin is bringing a night of high-energy, multi-era Dance, Rock, Pop & R&B hits to The Rec Room on Saturday, April 12th! 
All ages welcome (under […]
Free