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Holiday Sounds in Shwa Rock City
Oh yes, it's the most beautiful time of the year in Shwa Rock City! Make a list, check it twice, and head down to downtown Oshawa for some holiday cheer; there’s enough for all, and all ages are welcome too. And of course, if you are coming into Oshawa, then why not check out what only Oshawa has, and what it has, which is a pretty broad and deep music scene with many local musicians playing over the season, including Sacha, Seagrave, The Stables, and Blue Rodeo, whose co-fo

Will McGuirk
Dec 11, 2025


Art In Oshawa: Always Evolving, Always Creating
The art scene in the great city of Oshawa is constantly evolving, always creating. December sees the inaugural Holiday Window Walk in Downtown Oshawa . Several local artists, in association with the Oshawa Art Association and Oshawa Tourism, have been commissioned to transform the windows of businesses into a winter wonderland. It's the perfect inviting tie-in as one strolls between the retail restaurants, venues, and civic buildings. Businesses involved include many who ar

Will McGuirk
Dec 10, 2025


Art in the Shwa: September’s Layered Art Scene from LEGO® to Legacy
September in Oshawa is the ultimate destination for live music lovers. From iconic performances at the Tribute Communities Centre and historic Regent Theatre to intimate sets at the Biltmore Theatre, Bond St. Events Centre, and local favorites like Cork and Bean and The Atria, the city is alive with sound all month long. And while the Convergence Music and Art Festival (Sept. 19–21, 2025) is the crown jewel of the season, it’s just one part of a month packed with can’t-miss c

Will McGuirk
Sep 1, 2025


Your September Soundtrack Starts Here: Convergence, Local Stages, and More!
September in Oshawa is the ultimate destination for live music lovers. From iconic performances at the Tribute Communities Centre and historic Regent Theatre to intimate sets at the Biltmore Theatre, Bond St. Events Centre, and local favorites like Cork and Bean and The Atria, the city is alive with sound all month long. And while the Convergence Music and Art Festival (Sept. 19–21, 2025) is the crown jewel of the season, it’s just one part of a month packed with can’t-miss c

Will McGuirk
Aug 30, 2025


Where Imagination Takes Shape: Ekow Nimako at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery
Ekow Nimako's exhibit Building Black Civilizations: Journey of 2,000 Ships, curated by Alyssa Fearon, opens at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery on Saturday, September 20, as part of the Convergence Music and Art Festival.

Ashley Marshall
Aug 25, 2025
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