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Friday, September 19 to Sunday, October 12, 2025
Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture. Millions of people attend thousands of free participatory arts and culture events across Canada both in-person and online.
Culture Days aims to:
- FOSTER appreciation and support of the artistic and cultural life that is lived, created and expressed across the country in urban, suburban and rural areas alike;
- PROMOTE direct interaction between creators and the public, as a key to increasing understanding and appreciation of art and culture; and
- AFFIRM that every citizen is the guardian of the cultural life of his, her or their community.
Browse our Culture Day Events below!
Our Culture Days Events
Special Events
Chinese Lantern Festival Celebration 中国元宵节庆祝活动
March 7th: 01:00 PM - 04:30 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Families
Registration required
About the Event
Celebrate the Lantern Festival with an afternoon of performances, activities, and community fun. Enjoy a vibrant lineup featuring local musicians, dancers, singers, Tai Chi demonstrations, poetry recitation, a children’s stage performance, calligraphy demonstrations, and more.
Socials and Clubs
Open Mic Music Night
March 24th: 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Registration required
About the Program
Dust off your instrument and share your love of music in a welcoming, recital-style open mic! Whether you're a seasoned player or just getting back into the groove, this is a judgment-free space to play for an appreciative audience. Not ready to perform? Come and enjoy an evening of live music as a supportive listener. All skill levels are welcome—just bring your passion for music.
Writing
Open Mic Poetry Night
April 14th: 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Adults 19+
Registration required
About the Program
Join us in a welcoming, judgment-free space for another special evening of poetry and connection. Whether you’re a seasoned poet or sharing your work for the very first time, this is your chance to present original writing in a supportive atmosphere. Prefer to simply listen and soak in the words? That’s perfectly fine too, everyone is welcome.
Writing
Open Mic Poetry Night
May 12th: 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Adults 19+
Registration required
About the Program
Join us in a welcoming, judgment-free space for another special evening of poetry and connection. Whether you’re a seasoned poet or sharing your work for the very first time, this is your chance to present original writing in a supportive atmosphere. Prefer to simply listen and soak in the words? That’s perfectly fine too, everyone is welcome.
Socials and Clubs
Open Mic Music Night
May 26th: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Registration required
About the Program
Dust off your instrument and share your love of music in a welcoming, recital-style open mic! Whether you're a seasoned player or just getting back into the groove, this is a judgment-free space to play for an appreciative audience. Not ready to perform? Come and enjoy an evening of live music as a supportive listener. All skill levels are welcome—just bring your passion for music.