Events Calendar

Niagara Falls Art Competition

Presented by the Niagara Falls Culture Committee, the competition is open to all Niagara Falls residents aged 18+. There is no fee to enter; however all participants are asked to register before September 9th.

Artwork may be presented in any medium: painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, fibre or digital art. The art work is to be delivered on September 11 and picked up on September 26.

A cash award will be given for the artworks selected as:

• Best in Show
• Mayor’s Choice
• People’s Choice

An exhibition of all artworks will be open to the public beginning September 14^th during regular Museum hours. There is no fee to enter the museum gallery hosting the art show. All appropriate COVID related protocols will be in place.

September 14, 2021 - September 25, 2021, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Website: https://niagarafalls.ca/city-hall/committees/arts-and-culture

Niagara Falls Nights of Art

The City of Niagara Falls is proud to host the 10th annual Niagara Falls Night(s) of Art - Lawn Party Edition! With the exciting developments happening behind the Museum property, this year's event will dazzle on the front lawn of Niagara Falls City Hall. Starting Thursday, September 23, you can feast your eyes on the imaginative lawn installations by artists Emma Lee Fleury, Ashley Marazzo, Victoria Brecht, Joe Cleary, Joanne Ring, Emily Andrews and 905 Intergalactic Artist Collective.

On Saturday, September 25, we have live entertainment from 6-10 pm featuring the musical stylings of DJ Marinko, acrobatics by Sara Lou Stuart, a virtual reality experience with Egan Henderson, spoken word from Taylor Peebles, and The Worlds Greatest NonsensicalWhimsicalFantastical Art Tour from Improv Niagara.

All the installations will be available to be seen starting on Thursday, September 23 at 5 pm and will be there until Sunday, September 26 at 9 pm. All appropriate COVID-19 safety protocols will be in place.

September 25, 2021 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Film Series: THE RETURN OF THE PINK PANTHER

Caper Comedy: Inspector Clouseau (Peter Seller) plots to nab notorious phantom thief Sir Charles Lytton (Plummer).

For more information please visit our Film Series Page: https://niagarafallsmuseums.ca/events/film-series

With safety as our priority, masks and physical distancing will be enforced on site

In person event

September 30, 2021 6:45 PM - 9:00 PM

FILM SERIES: THE LAST STATION

Period drama: Novelist Leo Tolstoy (Plummer) argues with wife Sofya (Helen Mirren) over his legacy as a Russian writer. With Paul Giamatti, James McAvoy.

For more information please visit our Film Series Page: https://niagarafallsmuseums.ca/events/film-series

With safety as our priority, masks and physical distancing will be enforced on site.

In person event

October 14, 2021 6:45 PM - 9:00 PM

Drummond Hill Cemetery Tours

These tours offer a unique opportunity to discover Niagara Falls through a visit to one of the most historic cemeteries in Canada. Led by a costumed guide, the human drama unfolds as guests wander the grounds and happen upon theatrical performances that provide a glimpse into the lives of some of the people from our City’s history.

Tickets must be purchased in advance by dropping by the Museum at 5810 Ferry Street or by calling 905-358-5082. This is a rain or shine event, tickets are non-refundable. Ticket price $12 per person.

During the tours we ask that you wear a mask if you cannot maintain social distancing. We also ask that you maintain a safe 2 meter distance from our presenters, as they will not be wearing masks during their performances. 

https://niagarafallsmuseums.ca/events/cemetery-tours

In person event.

Dates

• October 16, 2021 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
• October 16, 2021 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
• October 16, 2021 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
• October 23, 2021 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
• October 23, 2021 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
• October 23, 2021 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Justice 4 Black Lives Book Club

Join #J4BL founder Sherri Darlene to read and discuss her powerful book selections. As Niagara's grassroots organization Justice4BlackLives continues to grow and impact the region with their hands on approach to combating systematic racism. Join Sherri Darlene in the fight for change through education and much needed discussion. Her book selections are deliberate and purposeful and will spark your thirst for a truthful knowledge.

October’s book selection:

Darling Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brené Brown

 "A wonderful book: urgent, essential and fun to read. I couldn't put it down, and it continues to resonate with me."
(Seth Godin, author of Linchpin)

Participation is limited to 15 individuals and pre-registration is required. Email Sylvia at [email protected] by October 17th to register. 

With safety as our priority, masks and physical distancing will be enforced on site.

In person event 

October 21, 2021 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

FILM SERIES: ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD

Drama: Callous J. Paul Getty (Plummer) reacts to the kidnapping of his grandson. With Michelle Williams, Mark Wahlberg, Timothy Hutton.

For more information please visit our Film Series Page: https://niagarafallsmuseums.ca/events/film-series

With safety as our priority, masks and physical distancing will be enforced on site.

In person event

October 28, 2021 6:45 PM - 9:00 PM

Recordings from the Museum Collection

Join Assistant Curator Sara Byers to experience the people, places and events of our past through the Niagara Falls Museums audiovisual collections. In 2020 a selection of the Niagara Falls Museums audiovisual artefacts, such as motion pictures, videotapes and, sound recordings, were digitized for preservation and access. Enjoy the fruits of this labour as you watch the history of Niagara Falls come to life.

With safety as our priority, masks and physical distancing will be enforced on site.

In person event

November 11, 2021 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

FILM SERIES: BARRYMORE

Plummer’s one-man show about a gifted and doomed actor John Barrymore. Tony and Drama Desk awards for Plummer.

For more information, please visit our Film Series Page: https://niagarafallsmuseums.ca/events/film-series

With safety as our priority, masks and physical distancing will be enforced on site.

In person event

November 25, 2021 6:45 PM - 9:00 PM

FILM SERIES: KNIVES OUT

Whodunit: Dead mystery writer (Plummer), sleuth (Daniel Craig), cunning heirs (Jamie Lee Curtis, Don Johnson, Toni Collette, Michael Shannon, Chris Evans).

For more information, please visit our Film Series Page: https://niagarafallsmuseums.ca/events/film-series

With safety as our priority, masks and physical distancing will be enforced on site.

In person event

December 9, 2021 6:45 PM - 9:00 PM