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SUMMARY:Fostered Playwrights Festival - Long Term Karen by Lisa Horner
DESCRIPTION:The fourth and final selection from emerging and established Canadian playwrights\, professionally performed and directed in public readings. \nWeekend passes and single tickets available. \nThe Foster Festival Box Office at 1.844.735.4832 x3 (MON-FRI\, 10am-4pm).
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/fostered-playwrights-festival-long-term-karen-by-lisa-horner/
LOCATION:Sons & Daughters Winery\, 1389 Effingham Street\, Ridgeville\, ON\, L0S 1E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260418T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260418T190000
DTSTAMP:20260510T162859
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SUMMARY:Fostered Playwrights Festival - Every Little Thing by Emily Oriold
DESCRIPTION:The third of four selections from emerging and established Canadian playwrights\, professionally performed and directed in public readings. \nWeekend passes and single tickets available. \nThe Foster Festival Box Office at 1.844.735.4832 x3 (MON-FRI\, 10am-4pm).
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/fostered-playwrights-festival-every-little-thing-by-emily-oriold/
LOCATION:Sons & Daughters Winery\, 1389 Effingham Street\, Ridgeville\, ON\, L0S 1E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260418T150000
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UID:23922-1776517200-1776524400@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:Fostered Playwrights Festival - Euchre Night by Norm Foster
DESCRIPTION:The second of four selections from emerging and established Canadian playwrights\, professionally performed and directed in public readings. \nWeekend passes and single tickets available. \nThe Foster Festival Box Office at 1.844.735.4832 x3 (MON-FRI\, 10am-4pm).
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/fostered-playwrights-festival-euchre-night-by-norm-foster/
LOCATION:Sons & Daughters Winery\, 1389 Effingham Street\, Ridgeville\, ON\, L0S 1E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260417T210000
DTSTAMP:20260510T162859
CREATED:20260205T152940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T153427Z
UID:23919-1776452400-1776459600@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:Fostered Playwrights Festival - Tips For Living Without Your Dog by Brad Austin
DESCRIPTION:The first of four selections from emerging and established Canadian playwrights\, professionally performed and directed in public readings. \nWeekend passes and single tickets available. \nThe Foster Festival Box Office: 1.844.735.4832 x3 (MON-FRI\, 10am-4pm).
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/fostered-playwrights-festival-tips-for-living-without-your-dog-by-brad-austin/
LOCATION:Sons & Daughters Winery\, 1389 Effingham Street\, Ridgeville\, ON\, L0S 1E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260328T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260328T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T162859
CREATED:20260227T185144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T185511Z
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SUMMARY:Downtown Bunny Trail
DESCRIPTION:Spring is almost here\, and we’re getting ready to hop into the season in Downtown St. Catharines. Join us on Saturday\, March 28\, 2026\, from 11am to 1 pm for the Downtown Bunny Trail. This free\, family-friendly Easter event invites kids to explore Downtown\, follow the Bunny Trail map\, search for golden eggs\, and collect treats along the way. \nThe fun starts at Market Square (91 King Street)\, where registered participants will check in and receive their trail map before heading out to visit participating businesses. This is a free event but registration is required. To learn more\, visit mydowntown.ca/bunnytrail.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/downtown-bunny-trail/
LOCATION:Market Square\, 91 King St\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Belonging,Culture and Heritage,Giving & Leadership,Volunteering
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTSTAMP:20260510T162859
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T155039Z
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SUMMARY:CIANALAS\, Solo Exhibition by Julie Forrester Clark
DESCRIPTION:The works of Julie Forrester Clark will be featured in the solo exhibit titled ‘Cianalas’ in the Joyner Gallery of the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre from March 25 to April 26. The collection of paintings depict emotional landscapes inspired by Scotland’s coasts and islands.\nAll are welcome to the opening reception on Sunday\, March 29 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM to meet the artist and experience her work firsthand. Remarks will be delivered at 2:30 pm.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/cianalas-solo-exhibition-by-julie-forrester-clark/
LOCATION:Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre\, 247 Ricardo Street\, Niagara-on-the-Lake\, Ontario\, l0s1j0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260323T153000
DTSTAMP:20260510T162859
CREATED:20260313T184636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T185139Z
UID:24015-1774274400-1774279800@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:MARS Lecture Series Event - Policing Sex and Gender in Renaissance Florence
DESCRIPTION:Policing Sex and Gender in Renaissance Florence featuring Professor Colin Rose \nEarly modern Florence was a bustling city of 50\,000 souls\, including high numbers of unmarried young men and relatively young widows. Many of these widows made their way into and through a network of civic and religious institutions designed to support and control them in a deeply patriarchal society; others joined a legal and regulated sex trade to attempt to provide for themselves and their families outside institutional orbits. Policing the latter to protect the former from the influence of the latter was critical to a program of moral reform imposed upon Florence by its second Duke\, Cosimo I. Responsibility for the policing of Florentine sex work lay with the Ufficiali dell’Onestà\, the Officers of Decency. This paper analyzes 30 years of sentences levelled by these men against women sex workers\, their clients\, and others embroiled in conflicts with them. By mapping these sentences and the incidents that provoked them against the religious and socioeconomic landscape of the early modern city\, we better understand how moral reform\, public order and patriarchal authority were spatially imposed upon the men and women of Renaissance Florence. \nAll Welcome\, light refreshments served.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/mars-lecture-series-event-policing-sex-and-gender-in-renaissance-florence/
LOCATION:Brock University\, 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture and Heritage,Learning & Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies":MAILTO:mars@brocku.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260314T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260314T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T160939Z
UID:23952-1773498600-1773507600@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:March Break screening of E.T.
DESCRIPTION:The Home Buying Team is hosting a FREE March Break screening of E.T. on March 14\, 2026 at FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre in St. Catharines. \nFamilies are invited to kick off March Break with a nostalgic\, kid-friendly film experience. The event begins at 2:30pm and is open to the public at no cost.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/march-break-screening-of-e-t/
LOCATION:First Ontario Performing Arts Centre\, 250 St. Paul Street\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2r3m2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Recreation & Sports
ORGANIZER;CN="The Home Buying Team":MAILTO:hello@yourhomebuyingteamniagara.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T162859
CREATED:20260206T144653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T144653Z
UID:23896-1772128800-1772136000@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:Black History Month Family Movie Night with Niagara LIP
DESCRIPTION:Join Niagara Local Immigration Partnership for a Black History Month Family Movie Night featuring the inspiring true story of Ruby Bridges. Celebrate this significant chapter in history when Ruby\, at just six years old courageously joins an all white school in 1960’s New Orleans. The movie is rated G and has runtime of 90 minutes.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/black-history-month-family-movie-night-with-niagara-lip/
LOCATION:Niagara Falls Public Library\, 4848 Victoria Ave\, Niagara Falls\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture and Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T162859
CREATED:20260216T155935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T160419Z
UID:23951-1772096400-1772118000@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:Redefining Beauty: A Health & Wellness Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Redefining Beauty: Health & Wellness Symposium is a FREE\, full-day event designed to enhance pathways to care and empower Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Colour (BIPOC) women\, Two-Spirit\, and non-binary individuals to make informed\, autonomous decisions about their health and wellness\, including sexual and reproductive health. \nConnect with BIPOC health and wellness service providers throughout the day. On-site services include: \n\nLocal BIPOC-owned businesses showcasing health\, wellness\, and beauty products\nHIV testing and warm referrals to local HIV/STBBI supports\nAccess to the Niagara PrEP Clinic\nSafer sex and harm reduction supplies
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/redefining-beauty-a-health-wellness-symposium/
LOCATION:The Exchange\, 5943 Sylvia Place\, Niagara Falls ON\, 5943 Sylvia Pl\, Niagara Falls\, Onario\, L2G 1S9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Health and Wellness,Learning & Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260225T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260225T181500
DTSTAMP:20260510T162859
CREATED:20260109T145350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T173819Z
UID:23816-1772043300-1772043300@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:Canada Talks - Unerasing Ourselves: St. Catharines\, Canadian Literature\, and the Past
DESCRIPTION:The Centre for Canadian Studies in partnership with the St. Catharines Public Library presents their third Canada Talks event featuring Professor Gregory Betts. \n“Unerasing Ourselves: St. Catharines\, Canadian Literature\, and the Past”\nWednesday February 25 starting at 6:15 p.m.\nCentral Library\, Mills Room\, Downtown St. Catharines \nThis talk attends to the troubling question: what becomes of the nation when we decolonize\, when we really take our conflicts head on? \nBy looking at the history and counter-history of St. Catharines\, we can start to imagine a strategy of reading Canada through its conflicts\, without erasing any\, while highlighting the various efforts to erase evidence of conflict. “Unerasing Ourselves” traces out a series of remarkable\, improbable\, and fascinating links between such authors as Frederick Douglas\, John Richardson\, Thomas D’Arcy McGee\, and Harriet Tubman\, amongst others. Provocatively\, I argue that we must reconsider erasure as a central dynamic of the Canadian Social contract. For the sake of the future\, it is time to think more consciously of the messy conflicts shaping this land. \nLight refreshments served | All welcome
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/canada-talks-unerasing-ourselves-st-catharines-canadian-literature-and-the-past/
LOCATION:St Catharines Public Library\, 54 Church St.\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2R 7K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Learning & Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Canadian Studies%2C Brock University":MAILTO:canadianstudies@brocku.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260217
DTSTAMP:20260510T162859
CREATED:20260131T221756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T221756Z
UID:23880-1771200000-1771286399@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:Niagara in Focus Community Photo Project Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Niagara in Focus Community Photo Project\, The Brown Homestead\n\nNiagara in Focus Community Photo Project teams up with the Niagara Geopark to invite you to share one photograph that captures the places\, people\, and moments that make Niagara feel like home—past or present. \nThis project seeks to explore how community\, memory\, time\, and landscape intertwine to create a shared sense of place. Your photograph—whether a recent snapshot from your phone\, a cherished print from a family album\, or a historic image passed down through generations—will contribute to a mosaic portrait of Niagara\, highlighting the stories that define our community from past to present. \nSelected submissions will be curated as part of a travelling community exhibit to be displayed across Niagara starting in Spring 2026. \nParticipation details: \n– What to submit: One photo that represents what Niagara means to you\, past or present\n-How to submit: thebrownhomestead.ca/niagara-in-focus\n-Deadline: February 16\, 2026 \nWe encourage you to dig into old family albums\, scroll through your phone\, or search your own digital archives on your computer. We hope that\, through your submission\, we can tell the story of Niagara as “home\,” capturing the landscapes\, landmarks\, and memories that connect us across the region. \nThe first phase of the travelling exhibit will be unveiled at the 2nd annual Culture Crawl held at Meridian Community Centre on March 8\, 2026.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/niagara-in-focus-community-photo-project-deadline/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Belonging,Culture and Heritage,Learning & Education
ORGANIZER;CN="The Brown Homestead":MAILTO:info@thebrownhomestead.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260214T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T162859
CREATED:20260122T204505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T205543Z
UID:23842-1771088400-1771088400@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:2026 Sustainability Poetry Contest DEADLINE
DESCRIPTION:The Sustainability Poetry Contest is hosted annually by Brock University’s UNESCO Chair on Community Sustainability: From Local to Global. It invites writers from the Niagara region in Ontario\, Canada to submit up to two\, unpublished poems (in English or French) on themes related to sustainability until February 14\, 2026 at 5 p.m. \nThis year’s theme is International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development\, providing an opportunity to highlight the work of volunteers to advance sustainability. \nWinners will be announced in time for the UNESCO World Poetry Day Celebration on March 23\, 2026\, and all poets (and members of the community) are invited to attend the free Poetry Day Celebration to mark the day. \nSubmission Categories: Elementary Student; High School Student; College/University Student; General Public. \n*One prize will be awarded in each of the four categories. Prizes will include books\, gift cards\, and other gifts valuing over $50 per category. All poets will have their work published in an e-book. \n*Only residents of the Niagara Region are eligible to enter.\n*Poems generated in whole or in part by Generative AI will not be accepted.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/2026-sustainability-poetry-contest/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Arts,Environment
ORGANIZER;CN="Brock University's UNESCO Chair on Community Sustainability%3A From Local to Global":MAILTO:ahebert@brocku.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T162859
CREATED:20251022T192734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T193313Z
UID:23670-1771066800-1771081200@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:West Niagara Seedy Saturday
DESCRIPTION:The Grimsby Public Library\, the West Lincoln Public Library and the Lincoln Pelham Public Library are dedicated to organizing and hosting a Niagara West Seedy Saturday free event for the public with a focus on heritage seeds\, organic gardening\, native plants\, and environmental concerns.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/west-niagara-seedy-saturday/
LOCATION:Grimbsy Public Libraray\, 18 Carnegie Ln\, Grimsby\, ON\, L3M 1Y1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Environment,Learning & Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Grimbsy Public Library":MAILTO:rwaldron@grimsbylibrary.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260211T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260211T103000
DTSTAMP:20260510T162859
CREATED:20260204T145658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T145848Z
UID:23899-1770798600-1770805800@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:Honouring Our Past\, Empowering Our Youth: Supporting Black Students on Their Journey to Post-Secondary
DESCRIPTION:The Welland Heritage Council and Multicultural Centre is hosting their annual Black History Celebration on Feb 11\, 2026 from 8:30 to 10:30 am. At Rose City Youth Centre\, 116 Division St.\, Welland. See the poster below for more information. It’s $45 plus admin fees.  \nGuest Speaker: Dr Charles Conteh – Brock University \nEmcee: Juliet Dunn \nAfrican Dance Performance (AWA Dance) \nYouth Spoken Word \nClick here for Poster
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/honouring-our-past-empowering-our-youth-supporting-black-students-on-their-journey-to-post-secondary/
LOCATION:Rose City Youth Centre\, 116 Division St\, Welland\, ON\, L3B 3Z9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Belonging,Culture and Heritage,Learning & Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260510T162859
CREATED:20251217T153646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T153646Z
UID:23807-1770112800-1770120000@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:Lifelong Learning Niagara Inc Winter 2026 Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:February 3 – The Latest from Space: Discoveries from the Webb and Hubble Telescopes\nDr. Nathalie Ouellette\, Astrophysicist; Outreach Scientist for the James Webb Space Telescope in\nCanada\nExplore how the James Webb Space Telescope and the Hubble Space Telescope work and how they play an essential role in bringing us discoveries ranging from Solar System objects to alien world to distant galaxies. And find out what the next generation of space telescopes\, namely the Canadian-led CASTOR Mission and the Habitable Worlds Observatory\, promise to deliver in the coming decades. \nFebruary 10 – Innovation and Creative Thinking: Pathways for Canada and for Each of Us Dr.\nRoseann Runte\, Past President and CEO of the Canada Foundation for Innovation\nHow does innovation build the economy and how does investment in innovation fuel the economy? Learn how innovation works and who is driving positive change in Canada and in the Niagara Region. \nFebruary 17 – The Adaptable Country: How Canada Can Survive the Twenty-First Century Dr.\nAlasdair Roberts\, Professor of Public Policy\, University of Massachusetts Amherst\nThe capacity to anticipate and manage dangers such as shifting geopolitics\, regional conflicts\, climate change\, and technology shocks is essential for Canada to survive and thrive. Dr. Roberts\, a Canadian\, outlines some reforms to improve adaptability. \nFebruary 24 – Chinese Art then and Now\nCatherine Maudsley\, Art Advisor\, Curator and Art Historian; Founder Catherine Maudsley Limited\nJoin Catherine in a discussion about the burgeoning Chinese art market\, the emergence of private museums in China\, and the increased international interest in and understanding of Chinese art. \nMarch 3 – Enhancing Brain Fitness and Resilience Throughout Adulthood Dr. Mark Fenske\, Neuroscientist; Professor of Psychology\, University of Guelph\nGain insight about the impact of stress on brain function and what the latest scientific findings tell us about enhancing resilience and maintaining brain fitness throughout our lives.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/lifelong-learning-niagara-inc-winter-2026-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture and Heritage,Learning & Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Lifelong Learning Niagara Inc.":MAILTO:rosemary.stefanac@llniagara.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260419
DTSTAMP:20260510T162859
CREATED:20260204T154512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T154744Z
UID:23925-1769904000-1776556799@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:Visions and Views\, Group Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Discover a vibrant showcase of artwork created by talented member artists of the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre. Visions and Views brings together diverse perspectives\, artistic styles\, and creative approaches\, offering visitors an engaging journey through unique interpretations of the world around us. From bold expressions to quiet reflections\, this exhibition celebrates the many ways artists see\, imagine\, and translate their surroundings into art.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/visions-and-views-group-exhibit/
LOCATION:Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre\, 247 Ricardo Street\, Niagara-on-the-Lake\, Ontario\, l0s1j0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260322
DTSTAMP:20260510T162859
CREATED:20260203T152108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T152528Z
UID:23916-1769904000-1774137599@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:Instructors in Focus 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre’s annual exhibition highlighting the work of our talented instructors. \nProgramming at the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre is led by a group of incredibly talented artists that work in diverse media. This exhibition highlights our Instructors skill and dedication to their artistic practices as well as the passion they bring to the classroom.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/instructors-in-focus-2026/
LOCATION:Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre\, 247 Ricardo Street\, Niagara-on-the-Lake\, Ontario\, l0s1j0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260122T203000
DTSTAMP:20260510T162859
CREATED:20251209T162457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T162457Z
UID:23780-1769104800-1769113800@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:STEM by Steph presents: Digital Alchemy - Transforming Science into Art
DESCRIPTION:A STEM by Steph hands-on workshop exploring the fascinating intersection of chemistry and art through the beauty of crystal formation.\nDive into the chemistry behind crystals while crafting their own shimmering crystalline artwork to take home. Guided by Niagara Falls artist Samantha Fickel (Graduate of the Chicago Art & Tech Institute)\, this session combines creativity\, experimentation\, and discovery. \nSpecial guest Dr Melanie Pilkington\, a renowned expert and Crystalline Lab Supervisor at Brock University\, will share insights into the molecular magic of crystal growth and its scientific applications. Perfect for curious minds\, this workshop offers an inspiring blend of learning\, making\, and marveling at nature’s geometric brilliance.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/stem-by-steph-presents-digital-alchemy-transforming-science-into-art/
LOCATION:Niagara Falls History Museum\, 5810 Ferry Street\, Niagara Falls\, ON\, L2G 1S9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture and Heritage,Learning & Education
ORGANIZER;CN="STEM by Steph":MAILTO:stemxsteph@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251218T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T162859
CREATED:20251209T155902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T155902Z
UID:23774-1766075400-1766088000@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:Downtown St. Catharines Holiday Trail
DESCRIPTION:Join us downtown for the Downtown St. Catharines Holiday Trail on Thursday\, December 4 and Thursday\, December 18 from 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. Enjoy two Late Night Shopping dates\, plus free hot chocolate\, gift wrapping\, kids crafts\, photo booth\, community caroling\, and 30+ retail shops open late. Complete the Holiday Trail Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win a $500 Downtown Gift Card + a Harlem Globetrotters Family Prize Pack! To see everything happening for the holidays – including promotions\, events\, and the Holiday Trail map – visit MyDowntown.ca/Holidays
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/downtown-st-catharines-holiday-trail/
LOCATION:Downtown St. Catharines
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Belonging,Giving & Leadership,Volunteering
ORGANIZER;CN="Downtown St. Catharines Association":MAILTO:dharmi@mydowntown.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251204T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260510T162859
CREATED:20250927T133135Z
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SUMMARY:A Niagara Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens\, adapted by Jamie Williams
DESCRIPTION:‘A Niagara Christmas Carol’ is a uniquely Canadian take on the traditional story of Ebenezer Scrooge’s redemption. In partnership with the St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre\, and in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the Welland Canal Company and the construction of the Canal itself\, Dickens’ beloved holiday ghost story is set in 19th century St. Catharines at the time of the Canal’s build. \n 
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/a-niagara-christmas-carol-by-charles-dickens-adapted-by-jamie-williams/
LOCATION:Mandeville Theatre\, Ridley College\, 2 Ridley Road\, St. Catharines\, ON\, L2R 7C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture and Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251127T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251127T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T162859
CREATED:20251104T185247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T185530Z
UID:23710-1764266400-1764273600@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:CANADA TALKS - The Interactive Documentary in Canada
DESCRIPTION:“An Incomplete History of the Interactive Documentary in Canada”\nA presentation and discussion with Dr. Michael Brendan Baker\, Sheridan College\, co-editor and co-author of the book The Interactive Documentary in Canada (McGill-Queen’s University Press\, 2024) \nIn the early 2000s\, Canada made a push to become a global leader in the developing field of interactive documentaries\, or i-docs. This effort was led in large measure by the National Film Board of Canada (NFB)\, a state-funded film studio that had long been known for its commitment to three things:  1) nonfiction filmmaking and documentary representation; 2) advancing the state of the art through technical and technological sophistication; and 3) politically engaged and socially committed filmmaking. In many ways the launch of the NFB’s Digital Studio in 2008 was a continuation and an expansion of these traditions. It placed Canada at the cutting edge of the digital interactive documentary in all its many forms. This lecture will revisit this history\, highlight some of its most significant projects\, and discuss its contemporary relevance.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/canada-talks-the-interactive-documentary-in-canada/
LOCATION:Brock University – Main Campus – Sankey Chamber\, 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way\, St. Catharines\, ON\, L2T 4C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture and Heritage
ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Canadian Studies%2C Brock University":MAILTO:canadianstudies@brocku.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251106T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251106T213000
DTSTAMP:20260510T162859
CREATED:20250927T150427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T150427Z
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SUMMARY:Virgulti Lecture - Sin\, Sex and Madness: The Borgia Family in Popular Culture Then and Now
DESCRIPTION:This is the second annual Virgulti Lecture in recognition of retired Professor Ernesto Virgulti featuring Jennifer Mara DeSilva from University of Toronto. \nRegistration is required for this event. \nAll welcome.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/virgulti-lecture-sin-sex-and-madness-the-borgia-family-in-popular-culture-then-and-now/
LOCATION:Brock University – Main Campus – Rankin Family Pavilion\, 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way - Room 214/215\, St. Catharines\, ON\, L2T 4C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture and Heritage
ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies":MAILTO:mars@brocku.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251125T120000
DTSTAMP:20260510T162859
CREATED:20250905T210619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T210619Z
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SUMMARY:Lifelong Learning Niagara Fall Series
DESCRIPTION:Lectures will be held on Tuesdays\, 10 am to noon\, from October 28 to November 25 (November 10 lecture is on Monday). We hope you can join us! \n\nOctober 28\, November 4 and 10 – In-person lectures at Ruby Carroll Hall\, Trillium United Church\, 415 Linwell Rd\, St. Catharines.\n\nJoin us for coffee at 9:30 for in-person lectures!\n\n\nNovember 18 and 25 – Zoom lectures\n\nTime not convenient? Following each November lecture\, registrants will receive a link to recorded copy of lecture. \n\n 
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/lifelong-learning-niagara-fall-series/
LOCATION:Trillium United Church\, Ruby Carroll Hall\, 415 Linwell Road\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture and Heritage,Environment,Health and Wellness,Learning & Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251027T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251027T160000
DTSTAMP:20260510T162859
CREATED:20250927T150852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T150852Z
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SUMMARY:The Tongues\, Arts\, and Arguments of the Contact Zone
DESCRIPTION:The Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies Speaker Series presents “The Tongues\, Arts\, and Arguments of the Contact Zone featuring Elizabeth Sauer. Elizabeth is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at Brock University. \nHer research concentrates on the intersecting fields of early modern literature and history; Milton studies; the history of imperialisms; women’s literary history; the history of the book and textual communities; the literary history of toleration; the literary history of nationhood; early theories of worlding; and early modern transatlantic studies. \nEvent length – 1.5 hours with light refreshments served. \nAll Welcome.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/the-tongues-arts-and-arguments-of-the-contact-zone-2/
LOCATION:Brock University – Main Campus – Rankin Family Pavilion\, 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way - Room 214/215\, St. Catharines\, ON\, L2T 4C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture and Heritage,Learning & Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies":MAILTO:mars@brocku.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251027T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251027T160000
DTSTAMP:20260510T162859
CREATED:20250905T204746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T204850Z
UID:23535-1761575400-1761580800@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:The Tongues\, Arts and Arguments of the Contact Zone
DESCRIPTION:Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies Speaker Series presents Elizabeth Sauer\, a Distinguished Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at Brock University. \nHer research concentrates on the intersecting fields of early modern literature and history; Milton studies; the history of imperialisms; women’s literary history; the history of the book and textual communities; the literary history of toleration; the literary history of nationhood; early theories on worlding; and early modern transatlantic studies. \nFree event\, all welcome\, light refreshments served.
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/the-tongues-arts-and-arguments-of-the-contact-zone/
LOCATION:Brock University – Main Campus – Rankin Family Pavilion\, 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way - Room 214/215\, St. Catharines\, ON\, L2T 4C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture and Heritage,Learning & Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies":MAILTO:mars@brocku.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251023T210000
DTSTAMP:20260510T162859
CREATED:20250822T191141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T164422Z
UID:23519-1761246000-1761253200@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:We Lend a Hand
DESCRIPTION:We Lend a Hand: The Forgotten Story of the Ontario Farmerettes tells the true and forgotten story of the Ontario Farm Service Force\, 40\,000 volunteer teenage girls who ensured critical food production continued during the most perilous period of modern history. \nThrough reenactments and unique archival images\, this heartwarming film recounts the story of these magnificent young women\, now in their late 90s\, bringing back their most cherished memories\, while reminding us – perhaps for the last time – that service comes in many forms. This event has been made possible through the generosity of our Presenting Sponsors: Vineland Growers’ Co-Operative\, Historical Society of St. Catharines\, and Niagara Federation of Agriculture.For more information\, visit welendahand.ca
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/we-lend-a-hand/
LOCATION:First Ontario Performing Arts Centre\, 250 St. Paul Street\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2r3m2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture and Heritage,Environment,Learning & Education,Work & Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251013T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T162859
CREATED:20250905T205340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T205542Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Ball's Falls Thanksgiving Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the 51st Ball’s Falls Thanksgiving Festival featuring 150+ unique craft and artisan vendors\, the best in local food and craft beverages\, live music and entertainment\, and so much more!
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/2025-balls-falls-thanksgiving-festival/
LOCATION:Balls Falls Conservation Area\, 3292 Sixth Ave\, Lincoln\, Ontario\, L0R 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture and Heritage,Environment
ORGANIZER;CN="Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority":MAILTO:info@npca.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251002T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251008T210000
DTSTAMP:20260510T162859
CREATED:20250927T132424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T132424Z
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SUMMARY:The Stakeout by Norm Foster
DESCRIPTION:Fresh off their dynamic performances in ‘On A First Name Basis’ earlier this season\, The Foster Festival’s Artistic Director Emily Oriold and Artistic Associate Jamie Williams are back on stage together in Norm Foster’s brand-new one-act comedy\, ‘The Stakeout.’ \nEmily and Jamie play two undercover cops staked out at a bus stop across from a suspected drug house. Their mission? Blend in while posing as a married couple — despite having just met. With nothing but time (and tension) on their hands\, what could possibly go wrong? Come find out in this witty and sharply written comedy by Canada’s most produced playwright! \nDeclan (Paddyman) O’Sullivan will entertain with songs and stories on October 2 and Melissa-Marie Shriner will make your day a little brighter with songs from the 20s-60s\, October 3–8. \nSeasonal treats and wine\, courtesy of our wonderful Foster Friends will also be available to purchase. \n 
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/the-stakeout-by-norm-foster/
LOCATION:Old Pelham Town Hall\, 491 Canboro Road West\, Fenwick\, ON\, L0S 1C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture and Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250927T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250927T173000
DTSTAMP:20260510T162859
CREATED:20250618T060236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T060236Z
UID:23423-1758988800-1758994200@www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com
SUMMARY:All Abuzz: Exploring the Intersection of Art\, Science\, and Pollinator Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Join the Lincoln Museum & Cultural Centre for a thought-provoking panel discussion that delves into the vital world of pollinators through the lenses of art\, science\, and environmental stewardship. Moderated by Dr. Adam Montgomery\, Curator of Collections at the Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre\, this conversation brings together artist Amy Swartz (OCAD University) \, biology professor Dr. Jim Staples (Western University) and Joanna Paul of the Xerces Society. \nTogether\, the panel will explore the complex and fascinating relationships between humans and pollinators\, from scientific insight and conservation strategies to creative interpretations and public engagement. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast\, an artist\, or a curious learner\, this event offers a unique opportunity to consider how interdisciplinary collaboration can inspire awareness and action. \nThis talk takes place Saturday\, September 27th from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Schoolhouse\, in support of our current exhibit “All Abuzz.”
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/all-abuzz-exploring-the-intersection-of-art-science-and-pollinator-conservation/
LOCATION:Lincoln Museum & Cultural Centre\, 3800 Main St\, Jordan Station\, ON\, L0R1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture and Heritage,Environment,Health and Wellness,Learning & Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Lincoln Museum & Cultural Centre":MAILTO:museum@lincoln.ca
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