The 38th Annual Pelham Art Festival will take place in-person this Mother’s Day Weekend (May 9-11). All art lovers are welcome to attend the festival to listen to live music, browse and meet over 80 juried artists’ collections and even take home your favourite piece! The online festival also takes place for the entire month of May, where you can browse all selected artwork.

Guelph Musicfest opens its 5-concert 2025 series at the Guelph Youth Music Centre with a recital by Bénédicte Lauzière (violin) & Ken Gee (piano). Described as “beautiful to watch and breathtaking to hear” by the Guelph Mercury, violinist Bénédicte Lauzière enjoys a prolific career on the Canadian stage. She is concertmaster of the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony, with which she is often featured as a soloist. She is an avid chamber musician; her recent collaborations include Emanuel Ax and members of the Penderecki String Quartet. Ken Gee is the founder and artistic director of Guelph Musicfest. PROGRAM: Tchaikovsky, Melodie in E-flat major op. 42; Amy Beach, Violin Sonata, op. 34; Debussy, Clair de lune (arr. Roelens); Brahms, Violin Sonata no. 2 in A major, op. 100; Chopin, Nocturne in c-sharp minor (arr. Milstein)

The Timmins Multicultural Festival is presented by the Timmins Multicultural Society and our mandate is to promote, preserve and celebrate cultural diversity within our community.

Multicultural Festival, May 24th and 25th in Mississauga, ON. Come celebrate the 40th anniversary with over 25 countries showcased at 5 locations featuring food, entertainment, and exhibits of the various cultures.

SING! 2025 presents a large variety of world-class performers, all of whom showcase the versatility and power of the human voice!

Cellist Paul Pulford, violinist Sadie Fields and Guelph Musicfest director/pianist Ken Gee have been performing together as the Festival Trio since 2014. During that time, they have built on a common sense of musicality and friendship that makes for wonderful performances. Sadie Fields lives in Brussels, Belgium, and has a stellar career in Europe, performing in top-drawer ensembles and recently became the new principal violinist of the famed Edinburgh String Quartet. Paul Pulford lives in Long Reach, New Brunswick, but his previous musical roots include many years as cellist of the renowned Penderecki Quartet based at Laurier University, where he taught, conducted, and was chair of the music department. All of this was in addition to solo performances, fondness for contemporary music, and many CD recordings. Ken is the founder and artistic director of Guelph Musicfest. PROGRAM: Haydn, Piano Trio no. 35 in C major, Hob. XV:21; Pál Hermann, Suite for solo violin (1919); de Falla, Suite Populaire Espagnole, for cello & piano; Shostakovich, Piano Trio no. 2 in e minor, op. 67

10-ta Rocznica! Mississauga Polish Days is turning 10! 

Join us as we celebrate a decade of Polish pride, culture, and community! This milestone year is going to be bigger and better than ever, and you’re invited to experience the magic of Polish heritage right here in Mississauga!

Mark your calendars:
June 6: 5 PM – 11 PM
June 7: 1 PM – 11 PM

What to expect?
Live music and traditional Polish performances
Authentic Polish cuisine 
Party the nights away with entertainment for all ages
Art, culture, and so much more!

Bring your friends and family and help us make this 10th-anniversary celebration one for the books! Let’s show the world what Polish culture is all about.

Where: Celebration Square, Mississauga
Admission is free!

Polish spirit, delicious food, and unforgettable memories await you. Come for the culture, stay for the celebration! 

Payadora is an award-winning ensemble that performs its own arrangements of a core repertoire drawing from Argentinian/Uruguayan traditions (tangos, milongas, waltzes, and folk music such as the Zamba and chacarera), as well as original songs inspired by that tradition. Comprised of musicians who are each musical powerhouses in their own right, this “superstar group” has combined their profound love of tango with their classical, jazz and world music backgrounds to create something entirely new. Payadora is officially endorsed by the Argentinian Consulate in Toronto for its adherence to the spirit of tango, and audiences flock to performances that convey joy, virtuosity, humour and intense passion. PERFORMERS: Rebekah Wolkstein (violin, vocals), Drew Jurecka Bandoneon (violin), Elbio Fernandez (vocals), Mark Camilleri (piano), Jesse Dietche (double bass)

The Penderecki String Quartet is a renowned chamber ensemble based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1986, the quartet began its career as winners of the Penderecki Prize at the National Chamber Music Competition in Łódz, Poland. Since 1991, they have been the Quartet-in-Residence at Wilfrid Laurier University, where they have established themselves as one of the most respected chamber ensembles in Canada. PERFORMERS: Jerzy Kaplanek (violin), Jeremy Bell (violin), Christine Vlajk (viola) and Katie Schlaikjer (cello); guest cellist Roman Borys (Gryphon Trio). PROGRAM: Brahms, Quartet no. 3 in B flat, op. 67; Dinuk Wijeratne "Two Pop Songs on Antique Poems" (2014); Schubert, String Quintet in C major, D. 956 (”Cello Quintet”)

On June 14, 2025 from 9am-5pm our downtown Midland core and our waterfront parks host 200+ vendors and food trucks for Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival.  Vendors sell everything from butter tarts to unique, hand-made items.  And the variety of butter tarts you’ll find at our festival includes plain, raisin, pecan, walnut, skor, maple, bacon, coconut, chocolate covered, PB&J, s’mores, gluten-free, vegan, nut-free, cheesecake, pumpkin... and many more.

The Ontario's Best Butter Tart Contest will award the prize for BEST Butter Tart in Ontario.  The contest is open to both professional and amateur/home bakers.  The contest features both Traditional and Wild Style categories.  Our judges include celebrities, chefs, food and travel bloggers, and local dignitaries all with one thing in common – a love of butter tarts!

And while you are here in Midland, visit our downtown merchants and their unique shops.  Some will be will be offering butter tart festival sales, deals and sweet treats.

The Entertainment Stage features family-friendly musical performances all day. And kids will love the Kids Zone in Harbourside Park. Enjoy free shuttle service, complimentary bike valet, free transit and much more!  Mark your calendar to join us for the sweetest day of the year!

For more information, please visit us at: www.buttertartfestival.ca

VFF25 Student Screening

VFF2025 Int'l Block 1 Screening

VFF25 International Block 2 Screening