Good morning Oakville. Today’s issue is all about art… literally. But don’t worry - if art is not your cup of tea, keep scrolling because the event section is booming.
Here is what to expect in today’s issue:
🎨 Art, art, and more art
📅 So many exciting events coming up!
Thanks for being part of our growing community, let’s dive in!
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🎨 New Mural Celebrates Kerr Street Spirit
New Mural by Kseniya Tsoy. Source: Town of Oakville on X
A vibrant mural now greets visitors at Trafalgar Park Community Centre, capturing the essence of Oakville’s Kerr Street neighbourhood through local voices. Created by artist Kseniya Tsoy with youth and seniors, the piece blends personal stories, heritage, and scenery like Lake Ontario and the old Kerr Street seniors centre to reflect community pride and shared identity.
Unveiled on May 5 during National Youth Week and the Oakville Seniors Centre’s 50th anniversary, the mural is now up for a 2025 Creative City Impact Award. Funded through Halton’s Community Safety plan, the project was a true cross-generational effort that brought people together through art.
🛠️ New Art Installation Honours Black History
Construction has begun at Burnet Park on a permanent art installation commemorating Oakville’s Black history and the legacy of Samuel Adams. Designed by the Studio of Contemporary Architecture and built by Avion Construction Group, the piece will honour Adams, a freed slave and respected blacksmith who settled in Oakville in the 1850s.
Set for completion by late September, the installation includes stone from the original Adams family home at 104 Burnet Street and iron benches nodding to Samuel’s trade. It marks a meaningful tribute just steps from Kerr and Lakeshore, deepening the community’s connection to its past.
🖼️ Oakville Artist Shines at AGO
Naoko Matsubara at her exhibition opening event. Source: Oakville News
Oakville’s Naoko Matsubara has debuted her first solo exhibition at the Art Gallery of Ontario, showcasing six decades of masterful woodcut prints. The exhibit, which opened July 17, features 20 works and a short documentary filmed in her Oakville studio. Matsubara, whose vibrant pieces also appear at Oakville Trafalgar Hospital and the YMCA, has been a prominent figure in international art circles since the 1960s.
Curated to reflect her evolving style, the show includes early monochromatic pieces and later colourful prints like Tagasode, created with 17 woodblocks. Themes such as hands, trees, and human connection run through her work. A resident since the 1970s, Matsubara says Oakville’s peaceful setting remains key to her creative life.
Monday, July 21
☀️ Mostly sunny
High: 22 °C | Low: 16 °C
Tuesday, July 22
⛅ Sunny to partly cloudy
High: 23 °C | Low: 17 °C
Wednesday, July 23
⛅ 🌥️ Clouds and breaks of sun
High: 27 °C | Low: 21 °C
Golden Morning Walks 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | July 22 (more info)
Location: Oakville Public Library – Central Branch, 120 Navy Street, Oakville
Description: Casual weekly morning walks through Downtown Oakville to promote movement and social connection.
lululemon Oakville Lakeshore Run Club 6:30 PM | July 22 (more info)
Location: George's Square, Sumner Avenue and Reynolds Street, Oakville
Description: Weekly community run for all fitness levels hosted by lululemon.
Oakville Wind Orchestra | Sounds of Summer 7:00 PM | July 22 (more info)
Location: Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park (Butterfly Gazebo), 2409 Ontario Street, Oakville
Description: Free weekly concerts by Canada’s oldest community concert band featuring music through the ages.
Rabbit Adoption at PetSmart 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM | July 22-23 (more info)
Location: PetSmart, 240 Leighland Avenue, Oakville
Description: Meet adoptable rabbits and connect with the Oakville & Milton Humane Society during National Adoption Week. Staff will be on-site to answer questions and help match pets with new homes.
Paint & Plant Workshop 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | July 23 (more info)
Location: The Floral Collective Inc., 335 Kerr Street, Oakville
Description: Kids design and paint their own 4” pot, then choose and plant their favorite greenery. Includes basic plant care instruction.
LeadTribes Oakville 12:15 PM | July 23 (more info)
Location: Milestones Restaurant, 3051 Vega Boulevard, Mississauga
Description: Weekly in-person networking event for Ontario entrepreneurs focused on leadership and relationship-building. Hosted by LeadTribes.
Summer Splash at Sixteen Hollow Park 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | July 23 (more info)
Location: Sixteen Hollow Park, 2140 Westoak Trails Boulevard, Oakville
Description: Meet Oakville Fire crews, explore fire trucks and enjoy interactive splash pad activities. Rescheduled to July 24 in case of severe weather.
Tour De Trees 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | July 23 (more info)
Location: Langtry Park, 2186 Brays Lane, Oakville
Description: Family-friendly guided bike tour through Oakville’s green spaces with plant ID stops and nature education. Bring your own bike and helmet.
Bronte Book Club: The Giver of Stars 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | July 24 (more info)
Location: Taste of Colombia Café, 67 Bronte Road, Oakville
Description: Monthly book discussion hosted in partnership with Bronte BIA and Taste of Colombia. This session features The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes.
Thursday Coffee & Conversation Oakville 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | July 24 (more info)
Location: The Women's Centre, 1515 Rebecca Street, Oakville
Description: Weekly women's meetup for casual coffee and conversation hosted by The Women's Centre of Halton. A welcoming space to connect and build community.
Oakville Networking Social 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | July 24 (more info)
Location: Monaghan's Sports Bar & Grill, 1289 Marlborough Court, Oakville
Description: Informal summer networking event hosted by The Oakville Networkers, open to anyone looking to connect in a relaxed setting.
Thursday Night Trivia at The Hungry Italian 7:00 PM | July 25 (more info)
Location: The Hungry Italian, 1911 Ironoak Way, Oakville
Description: Free all-ages trivia night hosted by ruby PUB TRIVIA, featuring visual questions, mobile scoring, and prizes. Call ahead to reserve.
Thursday Night Hit Music Video Bingo 7:00 PM | July 25 (more info)
Location: Boston Pizza, 499 Dundas Street West, Oakville
Description: Free all-ages music video bingo night hosted by ruby PUB TRIVIA, featuring hit songs, video clips, and prizes. Call ahead to reserve.
Bronte Lake Notes 7:00 PM | July 24 (more info)
Location: Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park, 2340 Ontario Street, Oakville
Description: Free Thursday night concert series featuring live music from local bands at the waterfront sails stage. All ages welcome.
Therapy x Yoga: Feel and Heal 9:30 AM - 11:20 AM | July 25 (more info)
Location: Inye Yoga, 2640 Bristol Circle, Oakville
Description: Part of an 8-week healing yoga series combining movement, meditation, and themed therapeutic workshops.
Community Play Night 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM | July 25 (more info)
Location: Oakville Trafalgar Community Centre, 325 Reynolds Street, Oakville
Description: Free evening of family activities including swim, crafts, fitness, and games at the community centre. Some activities have limited capacity.
Fresh Air Fitness: Return to Fitness 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | July 25 (more info)
Location: Bronte Market Square, 2445 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville
Description: Free outdoor fitness class led by Town of Oakville staff as part of a six-week wellness series. Bring water and dress comfortably.
Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and More 7:00 PM | July 25 (more info)
Location: Knox Presbyterian Church, 89 Dunn Street, Oakville
Description: Candlelight performance of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and other classical works by the Listeso String Quartet. Set in an immersive candlelit atmosphere.
Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift 9:15 PM | July 25 (more info)
Location: Knox Presbyterian Church, 89 Dunn Street, Oakville
Description: Candlelight concert featuring Taylor Swift’s music performed by the Listeso String Quartet. Set in a candlelit setting with seating assigned on arrival.
Oakville Latino Festival 2025 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM | July 25-27 (more info)
Location: Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park, 2340 Ontario Street, Oakville
Description: Three-day Latin American cultural festival with food vendors, live music, dance shows, kids’ zone, and artisan exhibitors. Ages all
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