2024 NIAGARA FALLS CULTURAL DVELOPMENT FUND RECIPIENTS
The City of Niagara Falls awarded 11 grants for 2024. The Culture Committee selected the cultural initiatives, innovative programs and projects based on their high-quality community engagement and accessible, culrural and heritage-related ideas. SEE 2024 LIST
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NIAGARA THIS WEEK
Truth Through Storytelling: A source for Indigenous news, profiles and community coverage that uplifts and informs.HERE
THE EXCHANGE
FOOD. MUSIC. ART. CULTURE.
Visit the Exchange Website for events and more information!
EXCHANGE GALLERY OPENING: "CARS"
An exhibition of photography by Voltan Photos (Rogerio Voltan). Narrative by Marsha Drew.
Rogerio Voltan is a Brazillian-Canadian Exchange Studio Artist and the artist’s studio will be open for viewing on opening night. Licensed event.
On view April 5-28 in the Exchange Gallery 2nd floor.
Exhibition opens Friday April 5, 7:30 - 9:30 Free. INFO
TRIBUTE NIGHT: KURT COBAIN & GRUNGE ERA
Join us for an evening as we pay tribute to the late/great Kurt Cobain on the 30th anniversary of his passing. Stuck in the 90s will be performing hits by Nirvana, Green Day, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Smashing Pumpkins, STP and many more.
April 5, 7:30 - 10pm TICKETSINTERGALACTIC DANCE PARTY: STAR WARS THEMED
This is the party you’re looking for. Don your lightsaber or storm trooper helmet, and get ready to boogie down with your fellow Star Wars fans. Costumes encouraged, but not required! In addition to an amazing dance party led by DJ Marinko!
April 6, 7 - 11pm TICKETS AND INFOTHE BEST MEDICINE COMEDY SHOW
Come join some of Niagara's funniest comedians for this family-friendly all-ages show "The Best Medicine" hosted by local funnyman Joel Van Vliet and featuring special guests Rebecca Hardy and magician Anthony Lindan. Headlined by Garden City Comedy's own David Green! *This event is a part of the Niagara Mental Health Fair, an event designed to start the conversation on the topic of mental health.Is laughter truly the Best Medicine? We think so! Grab a ticket and find out for yourself!
March 23, 7-9pm, TICKETS
NIAGARA MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNES FAIR
Join the conversation about mental health at our Mental Health and Wellness Fair in the Exchange Market Hall. Enjoy live music, live art demonstrations and interactive community art projects happening throughout the day. Self-discovery and self-care workshops are being held in the History Museum auditorium from 10am-5pm.
March 24, 11am-5pm INFO
HAPPENINGS
PUBLIC STARS NIGHT AT HEARTLAND FOREST
Clear skies permitting, the RASC: Niagara Centre will be at Heartland Forest just after sunset with their amazing telescopes to look at the Moon, planets, stars, galaxies and more! Free and fun for the whole family, you can find them just past the mini golf course.
Saturday, April 13, 7:30pm INFO
ROSBERG GALLERY
Niagara Falls Public Library presents monthly exhibits on display at the Victoria Avenue Library..On view in April: Niagara Poets & Painters 10th Annual Collaboration INFO
NIAGARA FALLS ART GALLERY
" What's On @ Your Gallery " till April 15th.
📍in the Focus Gallery: CANADIAN ICONS- Paintings by George Doros
📍in the Community Gallery: THROUGH THE LENS - Photography by Kelly Gilbert WEBSITE
REGENCY ATHLETIC RESORT
Sports and Live Music EVENTSIRISH MUSIC NIAGARA
Folk 'n' Irish music sessions every Sunday 1:30 -4:30pm at Doc Magilligan's.
Bring your own instrument and join in! EVENTS at Doc's.
MOJITO HOUSE
Authentic Latin bar, restaurant & dance club. DJ Music, Live Entertainment, Reggaeton, Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cumbia, Vallenato and all your favorite Latin Mega hits!
Entertainment hours: Friday and Saturday 8pm onwards. WEBSITEFIREMEN'S PARK: MURDER AT THE SPEAKEASY
A Murder Mystery Dinner & Show, 1920s Speakeasy Theme/ Costumes Optional
Presented by Stamford Lion's Club, SCVFA Hall at Firemen's Park
Sat April 27 Email Lion Margaret for tickets or INFOBLACKBURN BREWHOUSE
Kevin California performs live in Niagara Falls, Ontario at Blackburn Brew House. Without fail, Kevin California’s genuine love of life inspires infectiously and his ability to take a moment in time and explain it through lyric shine in his music.
Friday, April 12th. Music 5:30-8:30PM. Free, no cover. INFO
LOCAL
The best lineup of live music, craft beer, local wines, light fare and cocktail bar. Instagram
DOWNTOWN
TAPS BREWHOUSE EVENTS
There is always something happening at Taps Brewhouse. Check out our Facebook Calendar for upcoming events. INFO
CAT & MONKEY EVENTS: PAINT & SIP NIGHT
Cat & Monkey Events is a one of a kind space located in the heart of Historic Downtown Niagara Falls that has something to offer the body, mind, and spirit. With massage services, a metaphysical retail space, and workshops, we are Niagara’s connection to the magical. WEBSITETHIRD SPACE CAFÉ
A social enterprise, serving beverages, food, and handmade goods & artwork. We prioritize social change and compassion above profits and strive to provide a community space that is welcoming for all. WEBSITESTEVE WILSON STUDIOS & THE GALLERY
The gallery offers a wide variety of subject matter and styles, something to suit everyone’s taste. Contact for information on Paint and Sip night for a fun evening out.
Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11am-5pm Facebook Website CAMP CATARACT EVENTS
Camp Cataract is a unique venue with a fun, kitschy atmosphere that’ll tickle your nostalgia for summer camps! Amazing food, unique drinks, live music, stand-up comedy, poetry, craft nights, ping-pong, crokinole, vintage pinball machines, board games and so much more!
Drag Bingo Starring Crystal Quartz- Come play 4 rounds of bingo with drag performances in between. INFOEVENT LISTNO TELL COCKTAIL
This amazing Duo will be playing Live- Dealer's Choice Duo April 6.
Come out and experience singer song writer Matt Keegan play live, April 20.
Sneaky little bar lounge in a hair salon. Come for some nice cocktails and fun. No Tell CocktailHAVANA NIAGARA
Find out about different menu items, special events, Cuban Tropicana dance performances and when we are hosting live bands. INFONIAGARA SOCIAL DANCE CLUB
Bring the Magic of the Falls to your dancing and the Light of Dance dancing to your Life! Holiday Events INFO
MY STORY, MY TATOO
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 - SUNDAY, MAY 5
Tattoos are living images that reveal important stories about our residents, our community and the tattoo phenomenon. “My Story, My Tattoo” features 32 photographs and stories of people and their amazing tattoos. DETAILS
ECLIPSE 101
The sheer magnitude of a Total Eclipse drove ancient cultures to the brink of panic. On average for any one spot on the Earth, total eclipses happen only once in 400 years. In April, this will happen in our own backyard. Join the Niagara Falls History Museum and Dr. Pihack for an evening of information explaining how best to watch this event, and safety so.April 4, 7-8PM REGISTERPAINT NIGHT: MISTY MOUNTAIN MORNING- SOLD OUT!
Please join us at the Niagara Falls History Museum to paint the Bob Ross original design 'Misty Mountain Morning'. Thurs. April 17. 6:30pm INFO
