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JUNE 2023
 
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CALLS FOR ART / SUBMISSIONS / GRANTS
"Yarn Bomb. Crafting the new Exchange. The Exchange." Photo of a tree covered in yarn.
YARN BOMB THE EXCHANGE
A call for knitters, crocheters & textile artists
In celebration of the grand opening of The Exchange (Niagara Falls’ new Cultural hub opening this summer), Niagara Falls Culture is inviting knitters, crocheters, and textile workers from Niagara and around the world to celebrate this exciting launch of our Art, History and Market hub, by participating in a Yarn Bomb that will encircle this Culture District! 
What is yarn bombing?  
This art movement involves using colorful synthetic yarn to adorn different objects (like trees, benches, railings and lampposts) in a creative and impromptu way. 
We need your help! 
We want your 6” squares, doilies or tendrils to use in our Yarn Bombing project at The Exchange. Be a part of the legacy of our new Culture hub!
Drop off your work or join our free workshops! You and your friends are welcome to join us live on Wednesdays and Saturdays to exchange knowledge or learn a new craft. Be a part of the art that will surround the block on benches, poles, and signposts, and create a vibrant canopy to hang over the Market Hall courtyard. The work will serve to tie all three Exchange buildings together, creating a bond between people and a sense of place. 
STARTS SATURDAY JUNE 3 at the Museum.
DETAILS
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS "open-ended 2023"
City of St. Catharines 14th Annual Juried Exhibition
Entry Deadline: June 26, 2023
Established and emerging artists living in the Niagara Region are welcome to apply. The exhibition and reception will be held in the Third Floor Gallery at City Hall. INFO
CALLING ALL BUDDING FILMMAKERS!
It's our THIRD NewWerx Short Film Challenge! Show us your movie making skills! 
NewWerx will supply a checklist of key ingredients that you must include in your film, and from those YOU create, film and showcase your Blockbuster masterpiece, trying to impress our judges, and take home FIRST PRIZE! A Cash prize! 
Films should be under 15 mins in Length, and fairly family friendly, from there... the sky and your imagination is the limit! Open to ages 10yrs +. 
DEADLINE is JUNE 5th 
INFO
NEWS
Spotify symbol and image of sound waves.
NIAGARA FALLS MUSICIANS NOW ON SPOTIFY!

Open Spotify, go to the search icon and there should be a camera symbol in the upper right corner. Just aim your camera at this image code to scan and enjoy the playlists!
  • Niagara Falls Pop Mix
  • Rock N' Roll Niagara Falls
  • Calm & Cool Niagara Falls
  • Niagara Falls Country Tunes
  • Meditative Niagara Falls
  • Niagara Falls Electronic Jams
TRAIL MIX 2023 IS LIVE!
Walk the Millennium Trail and listen to more of these great Niagara Falls artists- music, comedy and spoken word!
 INFO
WANT TO SHARE YOUR NIAGARA FALLS EVENTS?
https://nfexchange.ca/events
New website for the Exchange has an event calendar!
Just add your event HERE and select ARTS, CULTURE & NATURE and it shows up in both locations!
NIAGARA FALLS URBAN WALLS PROJECT
Niagara Falls Culture's Street Art and Mural initiative “Niagara Falls Urban Walls”. If you are a Wall Owner please contact Kim Van Stygeren      URBAN WALLS INFO 
NIAGARA FALLS FARMERS' MARKET 
The City’s award-winning Farmers’ Market is open at the MacBain Community Centre on Saturdays, from 7 am - 1 pm, rain or shine. The Market will relocate to its new home at the Niagara Falls Exchange later this summer.
HERE
NF EXCHANGE- ARTIST STUDIOS 
HOT DESK SPACES STILL AVAILABLE. There is currently a waiting list for the regular studio spaces.
APPLICATIONS ALWAYS OPEN! Accepting applications for the waiting list. The process remains open and all applications are held for a year. Artist studio information is available HERE
NF EXCHANGE WOODWORKING SHOP
The woodworking studio is located on the Exchange's main floor, prioritizing creating an accessible creator space for the community. This will provide anyone interested in woodworking with the materials and tools required to complete projects. It is a space for all, including amateur woodworkers to explore their potential. 
MEMBERSHIP RATES AND INFO
NIAGARA FALLS EXCHANGE (NFX) UPDATES
NIAGARA FALLS REVIEW: "Touring The Exchange: Work on new Niagara Falls culture hub in the home stretch." HERE 
Stay tuned for news of the upcoming opening events!
LITERARY
NIAGARA THIS WEEK
Truth Through Storytelling: A source for Indigenous news, profiles and community coverage that uplifts and informs. HERE
HAPPENINGS
Photo of drums used in a drum circle.
HEARTLAND BEAT DRUM CIRCLE
Heartland Beat is a monthly, inclusive drum circle that is free for all people to attend. Drummers of all abilities are welcome to bring their own percussion instrument, or they can use one of the many hand drums provided. Each month during the 2023 season, a local guest drummer will facilitate the circle, sharing songs rhythms and good vibrations. 6pm, Friday, June 30  8215 Heartland Forest Road in Niagara Falls. 
INFO
BAD LIVE ART NIGHT
Avast!  Join Copper Otter for a fun Bad live art night. 
Grab your preferred colouring sticks, whatever paper ye have laying about, abandon thy doodling inhibitions and embrace laughter!
Copper Otter will be doing live art modelling and guiding attendees through fun activities to ground ye in the moment, and to remind ye that to do something well ye have to first do it badly. This is a pay what ye can event, don't have any doubloons? Show up anyhow; Art for all! See ye there.
P.S There will be alcohol for sale provided by the museum if ye wish for a libation or two.
EVENT
CHIPPAWA CONCERT COMMITTEE PRESENTS TURNTABLE ROCK
This is a Family Friendly Event
Bring a Chair and your Dancing Shoes!!
Cummington Square, Chippawa
Sat June 3rd INFO
DIVERSITY FESTIVAL
Come to the park and enjoy a family day. You will find diversity of products, food trucks, services and kids activities. FREE
Bring a food donation for one our bank food in the city. 
Firemen's Park June 3, 11am to 6pm. INFO
NIAGARA REGION PAGAN CELEBRATION
4th annual! Celebrating Summer Solstice!
Join us in our celebration of Litha, the Summer Solstice, and enjoy ritual led by Silver Circle, plus 50+ vendors offering pagan arts and crafts, readers, crystals, candles, spiritual items, jewellery, smudges, incense, all the pagan tools and supplies you need!
Firemen's Park June 17 INFO
ROTARY RIBFEST
Rapidsview Park June 16, 17 & 18 INFO
CARNIVAL AT FIREMENS PARK
June 22, 23, 24, 25 INFO
IRISH 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!  WEBSITE
LOCAL
The best lineup of live music, craft beer, local wines, light fare and cocktail bar. FACEBOOK
Canadian Flag.
CANADA DAY WEEKEND CELEBRATIONS
INFO
Join us in celebrating an action-packed Canada Day weekend across the city.
FREE activities all weekend long!
CANADA DAY CELEBRATION AT FIREMEN'S PARK
Saturday, July 1 from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us at Firemen's Park for a day of games, music, food, vendors, inflatables, shows, and more! Don't have a way to the park? No worries! The City will have shuttle service available at several points around Niagara Falls. Park and shuttle for free! 
CANADA DAY CELEBRATION AT THE NIAGARA FALLS HISTORY MUSEUM
Saturday, July 1 from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Join us at the Niagara Falls History Museum for a FREE day of family fun. Wander our galleries, make a craft and complete a scavenger hunt. Reptile Kingdom will be here with some animal friends with touch and hold. All shows are first come, first served. Come early to avoid disappointment. 
 DOWNTOWN
CAT & MONKEY EVENTS
Black Cat Witchcraft, Sacred Monkey Massage, spiritual retail items, Witchcraft and conjure classes, Paint nights, Special events, Fundraisers, Crafting workshops and more
FACEBOOK
TAPS BREWHOUSE EVENTS There is always something happening at Taps: comedy, music, markets.... TAPS BREWHOUSE EVENT LIST
THIRD 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. WEBSITE
STEVE WILSON STUDIOS & THE GALLERY
We are excited to have the Ontario Society of Artists Western Hub members from May 31st to June 24th along with our regular gallery artists, Original art, culture, prints and cards available, monthly events and specials. Drop by and see what new pieces I'm working on.
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! EVENT LIST
MUSEUMS / HISTORY
NIAGARA FALLS HISTORY MUSEUM 
Summer Museums Open 
Hours of Operation: 
Battle Ground Hotel Museum - Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm 
Willoughby Historical Museum - Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm 
EVENTS CALENDAR
"Human Nature Exhibition"
Scientific evidence shows us that Human-made climate change threatens life on this planet. To ensure a viable habitat for present and future generations, sustainable ways of living must be quickly adopted. The artefact collections of the Niagara Falls Museums illustrate times of balance and times of imbalance for humans. These objects help us to think of our place on Earth as just one of many species and the impact that we have. Forging a new way together using Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Science, we can create a hopeful vision for a sustainable future.
Highlights include:
  • Nature photography by Mark Zelinski
  • Nature Mandala Sit Spot by Victoria Brecht
  • Prophecy Beadwork Art by Samuel Thomas, Cayuga Nation
  • Four Wampum Agreement Reproductions by Ken Maracle, Cayuga Nation
  • Personal Messages about Climate Crisis from the DearTomorrow Project
  • Historical objects
SATURDAY, APRIL 22 - SUNDAY, JANUARY 7 DETAILS
LIVING OUT STORIES
Happy Pride! Join Falynn Shaw as she hosts the new Living Out Stories series for the LGBTQ+ and straight communities alike. Be a part of these much-needed conversations in the Niagara Region. All are welcome! This June we welcome Hexe Noire, a notable and much loved Hamilton-based drag queen, as our special guest. INFO
June 1, 7pm | Virtual  
PAMELA WILLIAMSON VIRTUAL LECTURE
The Healing Path of Indigenous Through Self-Determination and Use of Culturally Relevant Approaches
Participants will gain an understanding of the importance of self-determination and the integration of culture in the steps toward healing and wellness of indigenous people. This journey will allow for a recovery of cultures, languages and traditions. 
Dr. Pamela Williamson is a member of the Moose Deer Point First Nation and from the Sturgeon Clan.
June 8 @ 7pm | Virtual  
REGISTER
PD DAY: REPTILE KINGDOM  
$5 or free for members
Spend your PD Day at the Museum with a bunch of slithering, scaly, and sometimes spikey friends! Reptile Kingdom shows will allow participants to get up close and personal with snakes, lizards, frogs and more! After the show, explore the Museum galleries and complete a scavenger hunt. Pre-Registration Required.
June 9, 2023
Register for 11am Show 
Register for 1pm Show: 
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