Things to do in St. Catharines
Looking for St. Catharines attractions and things to do while you’re in town? Here’s some of what’s happening in St. Catharines.
April 25 to May 5
Comedy
Thursday, April 25
- Mahtay Café and Lounge: Small but Mahtay Comedy, 8-10 p.m.
Friday, April 26
- Showtime Comedy: Nile Seguin with Sandra Battaglini, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Cultural Things to do in St. Catharines
St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre
Join the St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre for a guided along the Merritt Trail Saturday, April 27 and learn about early canal and industrial history. See the City’s built heritage up close and learn more about the history of neighbourhoods across St. Catharines! Walk is approximately 90 minutes in length. Meet-up details and further information are sent to participants at registration.
Film
The Film House at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre features world-class cinema in Downtown St. Catharines! The Film House offers unique films in a modern, cinematic environment with Niagara wine and craft beer and screen the latest documentaries, new features and classic films.
Thursday, April 25
- The Film House: Problemista (2024); 7 p.m.
Friday, April 26
- The Film House: My Name is Wolastoq (2022); 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 27
- The Film House: Io Capitano (2023); 3 p.m.
- The Film House: Do Not Expect Too Much From The End Of The World (2023); 7 p.m.
Sunday, April 28
- The Film House: Dear England (2024); 3 p.m.
- The Film House: High and Low – John Galliano (2024); 7 p.m.
Tuesday, April 30
- The Film House: Ru (2024); 3 p.m.
- The Film House: Problemista (2024); 7 p.m.
Wednesday, May 1
- The Film House: Seagrass (2024); 7 p.m.
Thursday, May 2
- The Film House: Bob Marley: One Love (2024); 7 p.m.
Friday, May 3
- The Film House: Exhuma (2024); 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 4
- The Film House: Turning Red (2022); 3 p.m.
- The Film House: Star Wars: Episode IV-A New Hope (1977); 7 p.m.
Sunday, May 5
- The Film House: The Tale of Princess Kagula (2013); 3 p.m.
- The Film House: Bob Marley: One Love (2024); 7 p.m.
Exhibitions
St. Catharines City Hall
- Downtown: a Walk Through Time: An exploration of artwork from the City of St. Catharines’ Civic Art Collection featuring works by seven local artists; third-floor gallery space; on view until September 13.
- Spotlight: Recent Acquisitions is on view until fall 2024; third-floor outside the Mayor’s Office.
- Vibrant: an exhibition of six pieces with captivating colours that lend “depth, energy, and visual impact; second floor; on view until fall 2024.
John Mann Gallery
- Experssions: The John Mann Gallery is partnering with some of Canada’s prestigious Art educational institutions to support upcoming Canadian Artists; onview until May 18.
The MIWSFPA Visual Art Gallery
- See You Tomorrow: Brock University’s Department of Visual Arts Honours Exhibition; on view until May 4.
- 2024 Annual Juried Exhibition in collaboration with Dispatch Restaurant: Brock University’s Department of Visual Arts; on view until April 28.
Niagara Artists Centre
- See You Tomorrow: Brock University’s Department of Visual Arts Honours Exhibition; on view until May 4.
Rodman Art Institute of Niagara
St. Catharines Public Library
- Tending the Bee-u-tiful Garden City collaborative mural.
Performances
Thursday, May 2
- FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre: x (Dix), 7:30 p.m.
Live Music in St. Catharines
Thursday, April 25
- Dive Pub: Country Night; 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre: The Circle featuring Leah Shenandoah, DnA and Tribz members Eroll Starr and Donny Hill, 7:30 p.m.
- Meridian Centre: Barenaked Ladies, 7 p.m.
- Oasis Bar Lounge: True School Thursdays
- Warehouse Concert Hall: Pillars of Autumn CNTRL, Apegod, Crimson Ashpalt and Chaos Above Glory; 7-11 p.m.
Friday, April 26
- Cat’s Caboose: The Figure Four; 9 p.m. to midnight
- Dive Pub: Live DJ; 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
- Frescos Euro Grille: Live acoustic music; 7-10 p.m.
- The Kilt and Clover: Private Matters, 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
- Niagara Artists Centre: Colour Film album release party with Brandon Agnew and the Euchre Party and Zach Bury, 7 p.m.
- Warehouse Concert Hall: Otherwives with No More New and Jonathon Howe; 8-11 p.m.
Saturday, April 27
- Cat’s Caboose: The Jazz Express, 4-7 p.m.; Vinyl Flux, 9 p.m. to midnight
- Dive Pub: Live band; 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre: The Australian Bee Gees Show, 7:30 p.m.
- The Kilt and Clover: The Feverish Lemons; 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
- Olee’s Ale House: $3 Bill, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Sunday, April 28
- Cat’s Caboose: Vox Violins and Friends; 5-8 p.m.
Thursday, May 2
- Meridian Centre: Ice Cube, 7:30
Friday, May 3
- Dive Pub: Live DJ; 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
- Frescos Euro Grille: Live acoustic music; 7-10 p.m.
- The Kilt and Clover: Jasmine T, 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
- Warehouse Concert Hall: Mushroom Valley with Tallies, Keegan Powell and Zach Bury
Saturday, May 4
- Cat’s Caboose: Live band, 9 p.m. to midnight
- Dive Pub: Live band; 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- The Kilt and Clover: Mel Monaco; 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
- Olee’s Ale House: Live band, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- Warehouse Concert Hall: Lunipeer with Hungry Lake and M.D. Klassen; 8-11 p.m.
Sunday, May 5
- Cat’s Caboose: Live Band; 5-8 p.m.
- FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre: Niagara Symphony Orchestra presents Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, 2:30 p.m.
Shopping and More in St. Catharines
Saturday, April 27
- St. Catharines Farmers Market; Market Square; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Events
Tuesday, April 30
- FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre: 360 Allstars, 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 4
- Meridian Centre: Stars on Ice, 7:30 p.m.
