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Castle Art Society: A Friendly Community for Artists of All Abilities

READ HERE:👉  https://bvoices.uk/4xeoicq

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#SWBrumCREATIVE
#LocalArtists
#Birmingham
#BirminghamUK
#B31Voices #BVoices
@WHVillageHall

First Friday at Juiced! Brings Music, Art and Community Vibes to Raleigh

Raleigh’s First Friday celebration extends beyond downtown with First Friday at Juiced!, a community-focused evening featuring music, local creativity, food and positive energy.

Held at Juiced! Juice Bar on Hill Street, the event offers Raleigh residents another place to gather, connect and support local talent. Guests can expect an upbeat atmosphere that may include live DJs, area vendors, artists, food trucks and small businesses.

A Community Celebration on Hill Street

First Friday at Juiced!—also known as First Fridays on Da Hill—highlights the culture and entrepreneurial spirit of the surrounding community.

The event is designed to bring neighbors, artists, business owners and visitors together for an evening of entertainment and fellowship. Whether you stop by for the music, discover a local vendor or enjoy something from Juiced!, the celebration provides a relaxed way to begin the weekend.

Event Details

Event: First Friday at Juiced!
Location: Juiced! Juice Bar
Address: 434 Hill Street, Raleigh, NC
Time: Beginning at 6 p.m.
Admission: Check with the venue for current admission information

Entertainment, vendors and operating hours may change, so guests should confirm the latest details with Juiced! before attending.

More First Friday Fun in Raleigh

First Friday is a monthly celebration of Raleigh’s arts, food, music and cultural communities. While many activities take place downtown, neighborhood events such as First Friday at Juiced! help expand the celebration into more parts of the city.

Bring your friends, support Raleigh’s creative community and experience the Friday-night energy on Hill Street.

Follow DoRaleigh.com for everything Raleigh.

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Published by Bryan Tomlinson | BTDesigns.pro |

First Friday at Juiced! Brings Music, Art and Community Vibes to Raleigh

Raleigh’s First Friday celebration extends beyond downtown with First Friday at Juiced!, a community-focused evening featuring music, local creativity, food and positive energy.

Held at Juiced! Juice Bar on Hill Street, the event offers Raleigh residents another place to gather, connect and support local talent. Guests can expect an upbeat atmosphere that may include live DJs, area vendors, artists, food trucks and small businesses.

A Community Celebration on Hill Street

First Friday at Juiced!—also known as First Fridays on Da Hill—highlights the culture and entrepreneurial spirit of the surrounding community.

The event is designed to bring neighbors, artists, business owners and visitors together for an evening of entertainment and fellowship. Whether you stop by for the music, discover a local vendor or enjoy something from Juiced!, the celebration provides a relaxed way to begin the weekend.

Event Details

Event: First Friday at Juiced!
Location: Juiced! Juice Bar
Address: 434 Hill Street, Raleigh, NC
Time: Beginning at 6 p.m.
Admission: Check with the venue for current admission information

Entertainment, vendors and operating hours may change, so guests should confirm the latest details with Juiced! before attending.

More First Friday Fun in Raleigh

First Friday is a monthly celebration of Raleigh’s arts, food, music and cultural communities. While many activities take place downtown, neighborhood events such as First Friday at Juiced! help expand the celebration into more parts of the city.

Bring your friends, support Raleigh’s creative community and experience the Friday-night energy on Hill Street.

Follow DoRaleigh.com for everything Raleigh.

Connect With Us: Instagram | Facebook | BSky | Linkedin

Share With Us: Post your community News, Events, on our Submissions Page.

Advertise With Us: Interested in Advertising click here.

Published by Bryan Tomlinson | BTDesigns.pro |

First Friday at Juiced! Brings Music, Art and Community Vibes to Raleigh

Raleigh’s First Friday celebration extends beyond downtown with First Friday at Juiced!, a community-focused evening featuring music, local creativity, food and positive energy.

Held at Juiced! Juice Bar on Hill Street, the event offers Raleigh residents another place to gather, connect and support local talent. Guests can expect an upbeat atmosphere that may include live DJs, area vendors, artists, food trucks and small businesses.

A Community Celebration on Hill Street

First Friday at Juiced!—also known as First Fridays on Da Hill—highlights the culture and entrepreneurial spirit of the surrounding community.

The event is designed to bring neighbors, artists, business owners and visitors together for an evening of entertainment and fellowship. Whether you stop by for the music, discover a local vendor or enjoy something from Juiced!, the celebration provides a relaxed way to begin the weekend.

Event Details

Event: First Friday at Juiced!
Location: Juiced! Juice Bar
Address: 434 Hill Street, Raleigh, NC
Time: Beginning at 6 p.m.
Admission: Check with the venue for current admission information

Entertainment, vendors and operating hours may change, so guests should confirm the latest details with Juiced! before attending.

More First Friday Fun in Raleigh

First Friday is a monthly celebration of Raleigh’s arts, food, music and cultural communities. While many activities take place downtown, neighborhood events such as First Friday at Juiced! help expand the celebration into more parts of the city.

Bring your friends, support Raleigh’s creative community and experience the Friday-night energy on Hill Street.

Follow DoRaleigh.com for everything Raleigh.

Connect With Us: Instagram | Facebook | BSky | Linkedin

Share With Us: Post your community News, Events, on our Submissions Page.

Advertise With Us: Interested in Advertising click here.

Published by Bryan Tomlinson | BTDesigns.pro |

Castle Art Society: A Friendly Community for Artists of All Abilities

READ HERE:👉  https://bvoices.uk/4xeoicq

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#SWBrumCREATIVE
#LocalArtists
#Birmingham
#BirminghamUK
#B31Voices #BVoices
@WHVillageHall

This Week at Juiced: Open Mic, First Fridays on Da Hill & Comedy Night in Raleigh

Looking for things to do in Raleigh this week? Juiced is bringing another exciting lineup of entertainment with live music, local talent, comedy, food, art, and community vibes. Whether you’re ready to perform, enjoy an evening of creativity, or laugh your way through the weekend, Juiced has something for everyone.

Here’s what’s happening this week at Juiced.

Thursday, July 2

Smooth Talk: Open Mic Night

8:00 PM

Showcase your creativity or support Raleigh’s talented performers during Smooth Talk: Open Mic Night.

Hosted by Lady Cleo with music from DJ Just Zee, this community favorite welcomes poets, singers, spoken word artists, musicians, comedians, and creatives ready to share their talents.

Expect:

• Live performances
• Spoken word
• Poetry
• Music
• Community networking
• Great vibes

Whether you’re taking the stage or cheering from the audience, Smooth Talk is the perfect way to kick off the holiday weekend.

Friday, July 3

First Fridays on Da Hill

6:00 PM

Celebrate First Friday with an evening dedicated to community, creativity, and culture.

Featuring DJ Slay and DJ Mizz Allure, this event brings together music, local artists, self-care experiences, food trucks, and positive energy in one place.

Enjoy:

• Live DJs
• Local artists
• Food trucks
• Self-care vendors
• Community networking
• Family-friendly atmosphere
• Great music

It’s the perfect opportunity to unwind, shop local, and connect with the Raleigh community.

Sunday, July 5

Jokes at Juiced: Comedy Show

Wrap up your weekend with an evening full of laughter at Jokes at Juiced.

Hosted by Tico Da Guyo with music by DJ Just Zee, this comedy showcase features some of the area’s funniest local comedians.

Expect:

• Stand-up comedy
• Local comedians
• Live DJ
• Great food and drinks
• Relaxed atmosphere

Bring your friends and enjoy one of Raleigh’s growing comedy nights.

Experience Raleigh’s Creative Community

Juiced continues to provide a welcoming space where artists, entrepreneurs, musicians, comedians, and the local community come together through culture, entertainment, and connection.

Whether you’re performing, networking, or simply enjoying the atmosphere, these events offer something unique every week.

For more Raleigh events, nightlife, live music, and things to do across the Triangle, keep checking DoRaleigh.com.

Connect With Us: Instagram | Facebook | BSky | Linkedin

Share With Us: Post your community News, Events, on our Submissions Page.

Advertise With Us: Interested in Advertising click here.

Published by Bryan Tomlinson | BTDesigns.pro | DoRaleigh.com

This Week at Juiced: Open Mic, First Fridays on Da Hill & Comedy Night in Raleigh

Looking for things to do in Raleigh this week? Juiced is bringing another exciting lineup of entertainment with live music, local talent, comedy, food, art, and community vibes. Whether you’re ready to perform, enjoy an evening of creativity, or laugh your way through the weekend, Juiced has something for everyone.

Here’s what’s happening this week at Juiced.

Thursday, July 2

Smooth Talk: Open Mic Night

8:00 PM

Showcase your creativity or support Raleigh’s talented performers during Smooth Talk: Open Mic Night.

Hosted by Lady Cleo with music from DJ Just Zee, this community favorite welcomes poets, singers, spoken word artists, musicians, comedians, and creatives ready to share their talents.

Expect:

• Live performances
• Spoken word
• Poetry
• Music
• Community networking
• Great vibes

Whether you’re taking the stage or cheering from the audience, Smooth Talk is the perfect way to kick off the holiday weekend.

Friday, July 3

First Fridays on Da Hill

6:00 PM

Celebrate First Friday with an evening dedicated to community, creativity, and culture.

Featuring DJ Slay and DJ Mizz Allure, this event brings together music, local artists, self-care experiences, food trucks, and positive energy in one place.

Enjoy:

• Live DJs
• Local artists
• Food trucks
• Self-care vendors
• Community networking
• Family-friendly atmosphere
• Great music

It’s the perfect opportunity to unwind, shop local, and connect with the Raleigh community.

Sunday, July 5

Jokes at Juiced: Comedy Show

Wrap up your weekend with an evening full of laughter at Jokes at Juiced.

Hosted by Tico Da Guyo with music by DJ Just Zee, this comedy showcase features some of the area’s funniest local comedians.

Expect:

• Stand-up comedy
• Local comedians
• Live DJ
• Great food and drinks
• Relaxed atmosphere

Bring your friends and enjoy one of Raleigh’s growing comedy nights.

Experience Raleigh’s Creative Community

Juiced continues to provide a welcoming space where artists, entrepreneurs, musicians, comedians, and the local community come together through culture, entertainment, and connection.

Whether you’re performing, networking, or simply enjoying the atmosphere, these events offer something unique every week.

For more Raleigh events, nightlife, live music, and things to do across the Triangle, keep checking DoRaleigh.com.

Connect With Us: Instagram | Facebook | BSky | Linkedin

Share With Us: Post your community News, Events, on our Submissions Page.

Advertise With Us: Interested in Advertising click here.

Published by Bryan Tomlinson | BTDesigns.pro | DoRaleigh.com

This Week at Juiced: Open Mic, First Fridays on Da Hill & Comedy Night in Raleigh

Looking for things to do in Raleigh this week? Juiced is bringing another exciting lineup of entertainment with live music, local talent, comedy, food, art, and community vibes. Whether you’re ready to perform, enjoy an evening of creativity, or laugh your way through the weekend, Juiced has something for everyone.

Here’s what’s happening this week at Juiced.

Thursday, July 2

Smooth Talk: Open Mic Night

8:00 PM

Showcase your creativity or support Raleigh’s talented performers during Smooth Talk: Open Mic Night.

Hosted by Lady Cleo with music from DJ Just Zee, this community favorite welcomes poets, singers, spoken word artists, musicians, comedians, and creatives ready to share their talents.

Expect:

• Live performances
• Spoken word
• Poetry
• Music
• Community networking
• Great vibes

Whether you’re taking the stage or cheering from the audience, Smooth Talk is the perfect way to kick off the holiday weekend.

Friday, July 3

First Fridays on Da Hill

6:00 PM

Celebrate First Friday with an evening dedicated to community, creativity, and culture.

Featuring DJ Slay and DJ Mizz Allure, this event brings together music, local artists, self-care experiences, food trucks, and positive energy in one place.

Enjoy:

• Live DJs
• Local artists
• Food trucks
• Self-care vendors
• Community networking
• Family-friendly atmosphere
• Great music

It’s the perfect opportunity to unwind, shop local, and connect with the Raleigh community.

Sunday, July 5

Jokes at Juiced: Comedy Show

Wrap up your weekend with an evening full of laughter at Jokes at Juiced.

Hosted by Tico Da Guyo with music by DJ Just Zee, this comedy showcase features some of the area’s funniest local comedians.

Expect:

• Stand-up comedy
• Local comedians
• Live DJ
• Great food and drinks
• Relaxed atmosphere

Bring your friends and enjoy one of Raleigh’s growing comedy nights.

Experience Raleigh’s Creative Community

Juiced continues to provide a welcoming space where artists, entrepreneurs, musicians, comedians, and the local community come together through culture, entertainment, and connection.

Whether you’re performing, networking, or simply enjoying the atmosphere, these events offer something unique every week.

For more Raleigh events, nightlife, live music, and things to do across the Triangle, keep checking DoRaleigh.com.

Connect With Us: Instagram | Facebook | BSky | Linkedin

Share With Us: Post your community News, Events, on our Submissions Page.

Advertise With Us: Interested in Advertising click here.

Published by Bryan Tomlinson | BTDesigns.pro | DoRaleigh.com

Fewer superstars, more local talent: Inside this year’s Calgary Stampede concert lineup

To many, the Calgary Stampede is known more for the music than the rodeo. With over 100 artists…
#Canada #Calgary #CalgaryStampede #Coca-Cola #HarryCasey #localartists #localmusicians #localtalent #NeilChristopher #theStampede
https://www.europesays.com/canada/111709/

THE LOCALIST: MAY 2026 WRAP UP

Milhowse—Turntables

(Single)

Release Date: May. 1, 2026

City: Kitchener

Genre: Pop Punk

Milhowse returns with their first single release of the year—a relentlessly high-tempo pop punk anthem with memorable moments of Midwest emo inspiration. Originally written by band member Ian Willcock in 2021, “Turntables” is a deeply personal song which reflects internal struggles with negative […]

Brisbane Venue The Brightside Is Offering Free Rehearsal Space To Local Bands

In a genuinely lovely move for Brisbane’s music community, The Brightside has announced it’ll begin offering free daytime…
#Australia #Brisbane #Brightside #emergingartists #freedaytime #grassrootsmusic #localartists #LocalBands #musiccommunity #rehearsalrooms
https://www.europesays.com/australia/31392/

DTK’S SQUARE PEG RETURNS WITH MICRO-MARKET

#ScarboroughME - Spring Event Craft • Bake • Plant • Yard Sale

Scarborough Free Baptist Church, Scarborough, ME
Saturday, June 6 • 9 AM - 2 PM

"Celebrate Community, Creativity, and Spring!

Join us for a joyful day featuring:

- #CraftSale – #Handmade #artwork, décor, and one‑of‑a‑kind gifts from #LocalMakers.
- #BakeSale – Delicious homemade treats lovingly prepared by our church members.
- #PlantSale – Featuring a great selection of perennials, flowering bushes and garden themed gifts lovingly crafted by members of our church community.
- #YardSale – Treasures, bargains, and gently used items.

Local crafters and makers will be offering a beautiful variety of handmade items — artwork, décor, and one‑of‑a‑kind gifts you won’t find anywhere else.

Bring a neighbor, browse the booths, and enjoy a day filled with creativity, connection, and community spirit."

FMI:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-event-craft-bake-plant-yard-sale-tickets-1989967209492?aff=erellivmlt

#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #Reuse #LocalArtists #LocalMakers #MaineMade

#ScarboroughME - Spring Event Craft • Bake • Plant • Yard Sale

Scarborough Free Baptist Church, Scarborough, ME
Saturday, June 6 • 9 AM - 2 PM

"Celebrate Community, Creativity, and Spring!

Join us for a joyful day featuring:

- #CraftSale – #Handmade #artwork, décor, and one‑of‑a‑kind gifts from #LocalMakers.
- #BakeSale – Delicious homemade treats lovingly prepared by our church members.
- #PlantSale – Featuring a great selection of perennials, flowering bushes and garden themed gifts lovingly crafted by members of our church community.
- #YardSale – Treasures, bargains, and gently used items.

Local crafters and makers will be offering a beautiful variety of handmade items — artwork, décor, and one‑of‑a‑kind gifts you won’t find anywhere else.

Bring a neighbor, browse the booths, and enjoy a day filled with creativity, connection, and community spirit."

FMI:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-event-craft-bake-plant-yard-sale-tickets-1989967209492?aff=erellivmlt

#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #Reuse #LocalArtists #LocalMakers #MaineMade

#ScarboroughME - Spring Event Craft • Bake • Plant • Yard Sale

Scarborough Free Baptist Church, Scarborough, ME
Saturday, June 6 • 9 AM - 2 PM

"Celebrate Community, Creativity, and Spring!

Join us for a joyful day featuring:

- #CraftSale – #Handmade #artwork, décor, and one‑of‑a‑kind gifts from #LocalMakers.
- #BakeSale – Delicious homemade treats lovingly prepared by our church members.
- #PlantSale – Featuring a great selection of perennials, flowering bushes and garden themed gifts lovingly crafted by members of our church community.
- #YardSale – Treasures, bargains, and gently used items.

Local crafters and makers will be offering a beautiful variety of handmade items — artwork, décor, and one‑of‑a‑kind gifts you won’t find anywhere else.

Bring a neighbor, browse the booths, and enjoy a day filled with creativity, connection, and community spirit."

FMI:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-event-craft-bake-plant-yard-sale-tickets-1989967209492?aff=erellivmlt

#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #Reuse #LocalArtists #LocalMakers #MaineMade

#ScarboroughME - Spring Event Craft • Bake • Plant • Yard Sale

Scarborough Free Baptist Church, Scarborough, ME
Saturday, June 6 • 9 AM - 2 PM

"Celebrate Community, Creativity, and Spring!

Join us for a joyful day featuring:

- #CraftSale – #Handmade #artwork, décor, and one‑of‑a‑kind gifts from #LocalMakers.
- #BakeSale – Delicious homemade treats lovingly prepared by our church members.
- #PlantSale – Featuring a great selection of perennials, flowering bushes and garden themed gifts lovingly crafted by members of our church community.
- #YardSale – Treasures, bargains, and gently used items.

Local crafters and makers will be offering a beautiful variety of handmade items — artwork, décor, and one‑of‑a‑kind gifts you won’t find anywhere else.

Bring a neighbor, browse the booths, and enjoy a day filled with creativity, connection, and community spirit."

FMI:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-event-craft-bake-plant-yard-sale-tickets-1989967209492?aff=erellivmlt

#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #Reuse #LocalArtists #LocalMakers #MaineMade

#ScarboroughME - Spring Event Craft • Bake • Plant • Yard Sale

Scarborough Free Baptist Church, Scarborough, ME
Saturday, June 6 • 9 AM - 2 PM

"Celebrate Community, Creativity, and Spring!

Join us for a joyful day featuring:

- #CraftSale – #Handmade #artwork, décor, and one‑of‑a‑kind gifts from #LocalMakers.
- #BakeSale – Delicious homemade treats lovingly prepared by our church members.
- #PlantSale – Featuring a great selection of perennials, flowering bushes and garden themed gifts lovingly crafted by members of our church community.
- #YardSale – Treasures, bargains, and gently used items.

Local crafters and makers will be offering a beautiful variety of handmade items — artwork, décor, and one‑of‑a‑kind gifts you won’t find anywhere else.

Bring a neighbor, browse the booths, and enjoy a day filled with creativity, connection, and community spirit."

FMI:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-event-craft-bake-plant-yard-sale-tickets-1989967209492?aff=erellivmlt

#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #Reuse #LocalArtists #LocalMakers #MaineMade

PRESTON ART COLLECTIVE’S ART LINK FEATURES LOCAL BOTANICAL ART

Cambridge Art Link is a new initiative by the Preston Arts Collective to help people discover artists and businesses in the Cambridge area. The Preston Arts Collective is a grassroots art organization based in Cambridge, Ontario.  

The project is a collaboration between members of the collective and local businesses. Art Link started last year with three businesses but has now grown. This […]

The Big Picture: Local Art That Looms Large

Sturgeon Bay artist Margaret Lockwood prefers large canvases for her impressionistic paintings. Submitted. People like big paintings, said…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Artsanddesign #art #artscene #artists #Arts #ArtsAndDesign #Design #Entertainment #localartist #Localartists
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/643321/

The Big Picture: Local Art That Looms Large

Sturgeon Bay artist Margaret Lockwood prefers large canvases for her impressionistic paintings. Submitted. People like big paintings, said…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Artsanddesign #art #artscene #artists #Arts #ArtsAndDesign #Design #Entertainment #localartist #Localartists
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/643321/

I've been updating my Etsy page with new and revised listings. Lots of matted 4x6 prints and more. And more to come. Click on over and take a look!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/ScottNorrisCreative

#Etsystore #Photography #Wallart #smallbusiness #localartists

I've been updating my Etsy page with new and revised listings. Lots of matted 4x6 prints and more. And more to come. Click on over and take a look!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/ScottNorrisCreative

#Etsystore #Photography #Wallart #smallbusiness #localartists

I've been updating my Etsy page with new and revised listings. Lots of matted 4x6 prints and more. And more to come. Click on over and take a look!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/ScottNorrisCreative

#Etsystore #Photography #Wallart #smallbusiness #localartists

I've been updating my Etsy page with new and revised listings. Lots of matted 4x6 prints and more. And more to come. Click on over and take a look!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/ScottNorrisCreative

#Etsystore #Photography #Wallart #smallbusiness #localartists

THE LOCALIST: APRIL 2026 WRAP-UP

A Horse Named Friday—The Marriage of Loneliness and Continental Bliss

(LP)

Release Date: Apr. 14, 2026

City: Kitchener

Genre: Chamber Folk

The long-awaited debut album from A Horse Named Friday is the product of their gradual evolution over the last two years. The band experiments with a wide variety of instruments such as banjo, mandolin, violin, cello and harmonica, fulfilling a […]

#CutchogueNY - Artist’s and Crafter’s Yard Sale at Old Town Arts & Crafts Guild

May 16 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Old Town Arts & Crafts Guild
28265 Main Road
Cutchogue, NY 11935 United States

"Featuring art supplies, musical equipment, art, books, crafts and all sorts of odds and ends.

There is no admission fee. VENDERS are invited to participate- just $25 per space.

From 9AM-3PM. Raindate is Sunday, May 17th."

https://www.eastendbeacon.com/event/artists-and-crafters-yard-sale-at-old-town-arts-crafts-guild/

#SolarPunkSunday #Artists #Makers #Crafters #BuyLocal #NYEvents #Arts #YardSale #LocalArtists #LocalCrafters #BuildingCommunity

#CutchogueNY - Artist’s and Crafter’s Yard Sale at Old Town Arts & Crafts Guild

May 16 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Old Town Arts & Crafts Guild
28265 Main Road
Cutchogue, NY 11935 United States

"Featuring art supplies, musical equipment, art, books, crafts and all sorts of odds and ends.

There is no admission fee. VENDERS are invited to participate- just $25 per space.

From 9AM-3PM. Raindate is Sunday, May 17th."

https://www.eastendbeacon.com/event/artists-and-crafters-yard-sale-at-old-town-arts-crafts-guild/

#SolarPunkSunday #Artists #Makers #Crafters #BuyLocal #NYEvents #Arts #YardSale #LocalArtists #LocalCrafters #BuildingCommunity

#CutchogueNY - Artist’s and Crafter’s Yard Sale at Old Town Arts & Crafts Guild

May 16 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Old Town Arts & Crafts Guild
28265 Main Road
Cutchogue, NY 11935 United States

"Featuring art supplies, musical equipment, art, books, crafts and all sorts of odds and ends.

There is no admission fee. VENDERS are invited to participate- just $25 per space.

From 9AM-3PM. Raindate is Sunday, May 17th."

https://www.eastendbeacon.com/event/artists-and-crafters-yard-sale-at-old-town-arts-crafts-guild/

#SolarPunkSunday #Artists #Makers #Crafters #BuyLocal #NYEvents #Arts #YardSale #LocalArtists #LocalCrafters #BuildingCommunity

#CutchogueNY - Artist’s and Crafter’s Yard Sale at Old Town Arts & Crafts Guild

May 16 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Old Town Arts & Crafts Guild
28265 Main Road
Cutchogue, NY 11935 United States

"Featuring art supplies, musical equipment, art, books, crafts and all sorts of odds and ends.

There is no admission fee. VENDERS are invited to participate- just $25 per space.

From 9AM-3PM. Raindate is Sunday, May 17th."

https://www.eastendbeacon.com/event/artists-and-crafters-yard-sale-at-old-town-arts-crafts-guild/

#SolarPunkSunday #Artists #Makers #Crafters #BuyLocal #NYEvents #Arts #YardSale #LocalArtists #LocalCrafters #BuildingCommunity

#CutchogueNY - Artist’s and Crafter’s Yard Sale at Old Town Arts & Crafts Guild

May 16 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Old Town Arts & Crafts Guild
28265 Main Road
Cutchogue, NY 11935 United States

"Featuring art supplies, musical equipment, art, books, crafts and all sorts of odds and ends.

There is no admission fee. VENDERS are invited to participate- just $25 per space.

From 9AM-3PM. Raindate is Sunday, May 17th."

https://www.eastendbeacon.com/event/artists-and-crafters-yard-sale-at-old-town-arts-crafts-guild/

#SolarPunkSunday #Artists #Makers #Crafters #BuyLocal #NYEvents #Arts #YardSale #LocalArtists #LocalCrafters #BuildingCommunity

https://www.europesays.com/at/116621/ Die europäische Filmwelt zeigt sich auf der großen Leinwand in Linz #AT #Austria #CrossingEurope #filmfestival #Linz #LocalArtists #Österreich #Prinzpod #Special #TopMeldungen

Slight change of time I'll be at #VIVAS #OpenHouse today. I won't be there until 3pm - staying until 8pm. I need to pickup some extra supplies before going to meet Jada at studio. We're at the main VIVAS building on Blanshard St, on the main floor. Take a left, after entering building & Prickly Pear Studio is on the right, half way down hallway.

https://wearevivas.ca/events

#Art #CommunityEvent #ArtStudios #ArtGalleries #ArtShowcase #LiveMusic #LiveArt #ArtDemos #Artists #VisualArt #POCArtists #YYJArt #YYJEvents #LocalArtists #VancouverIsland #VictoriaBC #FreeEvent #DonationsWelcome #Nonprofit #ArtCollective #ComeVisit

Slight change of time I'll be at #VIVAS #OpenHouse today. I won't be there until 3pm - staying until 8pm. I need to pickup some extra supplies before going to meet Jada at studio. We're at the main VIVAS building on Blanshard St, on the main floor. Take a left, after entering building & Prickly Pear Studio is on the right, half way down hallway.

https://wearevivas.ca/events

#Art #CommunityEvent #ArtStudios #ArtGalleries #ArtShowcase #LiveMusic #LiveArt #ArtDemos #Artists #VisualArt #POCArtists #YYJArt #YYJEvents #LocalArtists #VancouverIsland #VictoriaBC #FreeEvent #DonationsWelcome #Nonprofit #ArtCollective #ComeVisit

Slight change of time I'll be at #VIVAS #OpenHouse today. I won't be there until 3pm - staying until 8pm. I need to pickup some extra supplies before going to meet Jada at studio. We're at the main VIVAS building on Blanshard St, on the main floor. Take a left, after entering building & Prickly Pear Studio is on the right, half way down hallway.

https://wearevivas.ca/events

#Art #CommunityEvent #ArtStudios #ArtGalleries #ArtShowcase #LiveMusic #LiveArt #ArtDemos #Artists #VisualArt #POCArtists #YYJArt #YYJEvents #LocalArtists #VancouverIsland #VictoriaBC #FreeEvent #DonationsWelcome #Nonprofit #ArtCollective #ComeVisit

Slight change of time I'll be at #VIVAS #OpenHouse today. I won't be there until 3pm - staying until 8pm. I need to pickup some extra supplies before going to meet Jada at studio. We're at the main VIVAS building on Blanshard St, on the main floor. Take a left, after entering building & Prickly Pear Studio is on the right, half way down hallway.

https://wearevivas.ca/events

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Slight change of time I'll be at #VIVAS #OpenHouse today. I won't be there until 3pm - staying until 8pm. I need to pickup some extra supplies before going to meet Jada at studio. We're at the main VIVAS building on Blanshard St, on the main floor. Take a left, after entering building & Prickly Pear Studio is on the right, half way down hallway.

https://wearevivas.ca/events

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PARENTHOOD AFTER LOSS: ELLIE ANGLIN’S FIRST MEMOIR

On Mar. 14, 2026, local art space and small-scale risograph print shop, Dirty Work Studio, hosted a book launch event for Kitchener artist and writer, Ellie Anglin, for her first book, Reproduction: Death, Birth & the Turkey Baster, published by Publication Studio Guelph.  

The book is a graphic memoir and practical guide that traces Anglin’s pursuit of parenthood in the shadow of profound loss.   

Anglin describes her attempts to conceive a child with her wife, while navigating the fertility industry, which is interrupted by overwhelming grief after losing her parents. The couple’s struggles push them away from institutional practice and toward home insemination, affectionately known as the Turkey Baster Method.  

While the subject matter is heavy, Anglin emphasizes the underlying warmth of the work.  

“Although death and birth are very painful and dark subjects… there’s a lot of joy and humour in it as well,” Anglin said. “All of these things are only so important to us because they’re all about love.”  

Anglin is a multi-media visual artist and writer based in Kitchener. She takes inspiration from feminist and queer art traditions, and her works blend different motifs and elements such as collage, memoir and self-publishing practices that explore identity, magic, pop culture and the collective imagination.  

The publication of her book marks a major milestone for Anglin, who has long been a staple of the local do-it-yourself (DIY) scene.  

“I have been making zines for probably over 20 years now, and I’ve self-published 35 zines,” she said. “So, to have my first official book publication is a big honour.”  

Shalaka Jadhav, Kitchener-based curator, writer, cultural strategist, co-founder of Dirty Work Studio and a long-time collaborator of Anglin’s, noted that independent spaces are crucial for first-time authors who often face significant barriers in the Canadian publishing industry.  

“It can be really intimidating,” Jadhav said. “So, it’s really important to have the space where you can invite family and the general public and allow for people to mix.”  

The book launch was hosted at Dirty Work Studio, which is located at 100 Park St.  

“I’m so, so excited to have a studio like this in downtown Kitchener,” Anglin said. “Such an awesome arts community here, and then this studio is just like the cherry on top with so much celebration of DIY queer and women’s art.”  

The event transformed the studio into an immersive gallery, featuring Anglin’s surrealistic collage work and looping video remixes of the book’s illustrations.  

Jadhav explained that the goal of the night was to help the work burst out of Anglin’s book.  

“We want to be a space where artists can realize all kinds of projects and to sort of experiment,” Jadhav said. “Having a DIY space where things can be a little bit more experimental and loose means that Ellie can try new things and expand her practice.”  

The highlight of the evening was a live performance involving costumes and props, a project Anglin developed over the final weeks of her three-year journey to bring the book to life.  

Anglin said that the visual components from the event were a natural extension of the book’s creation.  

“I kind of took the collage fragments but then reassembled them into different collages to create new meanings,” she said.  

The reach of the project extends far beyond Kitchener due to Publication Studio’s unique open source model. As Jadhav explained, any of the studio’s sister locations worldwide, from Guelph to Brazil, can download, print and bind Anglin’s work locally.  

Ultimately, the launch served as a testament to the resilience of the local creative scene.  

“This is a total labour of love,” Jadhav said, noting that the studio is a self-funded effort by its members. “The more people show up to our events, the more we see it as a show of support that this space should exist.”  

PARENTHOOD AFTER LOSS: ELLIE ANGLIN’S FIRST MEMOIR

On Mar. 14, 2026, local art space and small-scale risograph print shop, Dirty Work Studio, hosted a book launch event for Kitchener artist and writer, Ellie Anglin, for her first book, Reproduction: Death, Birth & the Turkey Baster, published by Publication Studio Guelph.  

The book is a graphic memoir and practical guide that traces Anglin’s pursuit of parenthood in the shadow of profound loss.   

Anglin describes her attempts to conceive a child with her wife, while navigating the fertility industry, which is interrupted by overwhelming grief after losing her parents. The couple’s struggles push them away from institutional practice and toward home insemination, affectionately known as the Turkey Baster Method.  

While the subject matter is heavy, Anglin emphasizes the underlying warmth of the work.  

“Although death and birth are very painful and dark subjects… there’s a lot of joy and humour in it as well,” Anglin said. “All of these things are only so important to us because they’re all about love.”  

Anglin is a multi-media visual artist and writer based in Kitchener. She takes inspiration from feminist and queer art traditions, and her works blend different motifs and elements such as collage, memoir and self-publishing practices that explore identity, magic, pop culture and the collective imagination.  

The publication of her book marks a major milestone for Anglin, who has long been a staple of the local do-it-yourself (DIY) scene.  

“I have been making zines for probably over 20 years now, and I’ve self-published 35 zines,” she said. “So, to have my first official book publication is a big honour.”  

Shalaka Jadhav, Kitchener-based curator, writer, cultural strategist, co-founder of Dirty Work Studio and a long-time collaborator of Anglin’s, noted that independent spaces are crucial for first-time authors who often face significant barriers in the Canadian publishing industry.  

“It can be really intimidating,” Jadhav said. “So, it’s really important to have the space where you can invite family and the general public and allow for people to mix.”  

The book launch was hosted at Dirty Work Studio, which is located at 100 Park St.  

“I’m so, so excited to have a studio like this in downtown Kitchener,” Anglin said. “Such an awesome arts community here, and then this studio is just like the cherry on top with so much celebration of DIY queer and women’s art.”  

The event transformed the studio into an immersive gallery, featuring Anglin’s surrealistic collage work and looping video remixes of the book’s illustrations.  

Jadhav explained that the goal of the night was to help the work burst out of Anglin’s book.  

“We want to be a space where artists can realize all kinds of projects and to sort of experiment,” Jadhav said. “Having a DIY space where things can be a little bit more experimental and loose means that Ellie can try new things and expand her practice.”  

The highlight of the evening was a live performance involving costumes and props, a project Anglin developed over the final weeks of her three-year journey to bring the book to life.  

Anglin said that the visual components from the event were a natural extension of the book’s creation.  

“I kind of took the collage fragments but then reassembled them into different collages to create new meanings,” she said.  

The reach of the project extends far beyond Kitchener due to Publication Studio’s unique open source model. As Jadhav explained, any of the studio’s sister locations worldwide, from Guelph to Brazil, can download, print and bind Anglin’s work locally.  

Ultimately, the launch served as a testament to the resilience of the local creative scene.  

“This is a total labour of love,” Jadhav said, noting that the studio is a self-funded effort by its members. “The more people show up to our events, the more we see it as a show of support that this space should exist.”  

PARENTHOOD AFTER LOSS: ELLIE ANGLIN’S FIRST MEMOIR

On Mar. 14, 2026, local art space and small-scale risograph print shop, Dirty Work Studio, hosted a book launch event for Kitchener artist and writer, Ellie Anglin, for her first book, Reproduction: Death, Birth & the Turkey Baster, published by Publication Studio Guelph.  

The book is a graphic memoir and practical guide that traces Anglin’s pursuit of parenthood in the shadow of profound loss.   

Anglin describes her attempts to conceive a child with her wife, while navigating the fertility industry, which is interrupted by overwhelming grief after losing her parents. The couple’s struggles push them away from institutional practice and toward home insemination, affectionately known as the Turkey Baster Method.  

While the subject matter is heavy, Anglin emphasizes the underlying warmth of the work.  

“Although death and birth are very painful and dark subjects… there’s a lot of joy and humour in it as well,” Anglin said. “All of these things are only so important to us because they’re all about love.”  

Anglin is a multi-media visual artist and writer based in Kitchener. She takes inspiration from feminist and queer art traditions, and her works blend different motifs and elements such as collage, memoir and self-publishing practices that explore identity, magic, pop culture and the collective imagination.  

The publication of her book marks a major milestone for Anglin, who has long been a staple of the local do-it-yourself (DIY) scene.  

“I have been making zines for probably over 20 years now, and I’ve self-published 35 zines,” she said. “So, to have my first official book publication is a big honour.”  

Shalaka Jadhav, Kitchener-based curator, writer, cultural strategist, co-founder of Dirty Work Studio and a long-time collaborator of Anglin’s, noted that independent spaces are crucial for first-time authors who often face significant barriers in the Canadian publishing industry.  

“It can be really intimidating,” Jadhav said. “So, it’s really important to have the space where you can invite family and the general public and allow for people to mix.”  

The book launch was hosted at Dirty Work Studio, which is located at 100 Park St.  

“I’m so, so excited to have a studio like this in downtown Kitchener,” Anglin said. “Such an awesome arts community here, and then this studio is just like the cherry on top with so much celebration of DIY queer and women’s art.”  

The event transformed the studio into an immersive gallery, featuring Anglin’s surrealistic collage work and looping video remixes of the book’s illustrations.  

Jadhav explained that the goal of the night was to help the work burst out of Anglin’s book.  

“We want to be a space where artists can realize all kinds of projects and to sort of experiment,” Jadhav said. “Having a DIY space where things can be a little bit more experimental and loose means that Ellie can try new things and expand her practice.”  

The highlight of the evening was a live performance involving costumes and props, a project Anglin developed over the final weeks of her three-year journey to bring the book to life.  

Anglin said that the visual components from the event were a natural extension of the book’s creation.  

“I kind of took the collage fragments but then reassembled them into different collages to create new meanings,” she said.  

The reach of the project extends far beyond Kitchener due to Publication Studio’s unique open source model. As Jadhav explained, any of the studio’s sister locations worldwide, from Guelph to Brazil, can download, print and bind Anglin’s work locally.  

Ultimately, the launch served as a testament to the resilience of the local creative scene.  

“This is a total labour of love,” Jadhav said, noting that the studio is a self-funded effort by its members. “The more people show up to our events, the more we see it as a show of support that this space should exist.”  

PARENTHOOD AFTER LOSS: ELLIE ANGLIN’S FIRST MEMOIR

On Mar. 14, 2026, local art space and small-scale risograph print shop, Dirty Work Studio, hosted a book launch event for Kitchener artist and writer, Ellie Anglin, for her first book, Reproduction: Death, Birth & the Turkey Baster, published by Publication Studio Guelph.  

The book is a graphic memoir and practical guide that traces Anglin’s pursuit of parenthood in the shadow of profound loss.   

Anglin describes her attempts to conceive a child with her wife, while navigating the fertility industry, which is interrupted by overwhelming grief after losing her parents. The couple’s struggles push them away from institutional practice and toward home insemination, affectionately known as the Turkey Baster Method.  

While the subject matter is heavy, Anglin emphasizes the underlying warmth of the work.  

“Although death and birth are very painful and dark subjects… there’s a lot of joy and humour in it as well,” Anglin said. “All of these things are only so important to us because they’re all about love.”  

Anglin is a multi-media visual artist and writer based in Kitchener. She takes inspiration from feminist and queer art traditions, and her works blend different motifs and elements such as collage, memoir and self-publishing practices that explore identity, magic, pop culture and the collective imagination.  

The publication of her book marks a major milestone for Anglin, who has long been a staple of the local do-it-yourself (DIY) scene.  

“I have been making zines for probably over 20 years now, and I’ve self-published 35 zines,” she said. “So, to have my first official book publication is a big honour.”  

Shalaka Jadhav, Kitchener-based curator, writer, cultural strategist, co-founder of Dirty Work Studio and a long-time collaborator of Anglin’s, noted that independent spaces are crucial for first-time authors who often face significant barriers in the Canadian publishing industry.  

“It can be really intimidating,” Jadhav said. “So, it’s really important to have the space where you can invite family and the general public and allow for people to mix.”  

The book launch was hosted at Dirty Work Studio, which is located at 100 Park St.  

“I’m so, so excited to have a studio like this in downtown Kitchener,” Anglin said. “Such an awesome arts community here, and then this studio is just like the cherry on top with so much celebration of DIY queer and women’s art.”  

The event transformed the studio into an immersive gallery, featuring Anglin’s surrealistic collage work and looping video remixes of the book’s illustrations.  

Jadhav explained that the goal of the night was to help the work burst out of Anglin’s book.  

“We want to be a space where artists can realize all kinds of projects and to sort of experiment,” Jadhav said. “Having a DIY space where things can be a little bit more experimental and loose means that Ellie can try new things and expand her practice.”  

The highlight of the evening was a live performance involving costumes and props, a project Anglin developed over the final weeks of her three-year journey to bring the book to life.  

Anglin said that the visual components from the event were a natural extension of the book’s creation.  

“I kind of took the collage fragments but then reassembled them into different collages to create new meanings,” she said.  

The reach of the project extends far beyond Kitchener due to Publication Studio’s unique open source model. As Jadhav explained, any of the studio’s sister locations worldwide, from Guelph to Brazil, can download, print and bind Anglin’s work locally.  

Ultimately, the launch served as a testament to the resilience of the local creative scene.  

“This is a total labour of love,” Jadhav said, noting that the studio is a self-funded effort by its members. “The more people show up to our events, the more we see it as a show of support that this space should exist.”  

PARENTHOOD AFTER LOSS: ELLIE ANGLIN’S FIRST MEMOIR

On Mar. 14, 2026, local art space and small-scale risograph print shop, Dirty Work Studio, hosted a book launch event for Kitchener artist and writer, Ellie Anglin, for her first book, Reproduction: Death, Birth & the Turkey Baster, published by Publication Studio Guelph.  

The book is a graphic memoir and practical guide that traces Anglin’s pursuit of parenthood in the shadow of profound loss.   

Anglin describes her attempts to conceive a child with her wife, while navigating the fertility industry, which is interrupted by overwhelming grief after losing her parents. The couple’s struggles push them away from institutional practice and toward home insemination, affectionately known as the Turkey Baster Method.  

While the subject matter is heavy, Anglin emphasizes the underlying warmth of the work.  

“Although death and birth are very painful and dark subjects… there’s a lot of joy and humour in it as well,” Anglin said. “All of these things are only so important to us because they’re all about love.”  

Anglin is a multi-media visual artist and writer based in Kitchener. She takes inspiration from feminist and queer art traditions, and her works blend different motifs and elements such as collage, memoir and self-publishing practices that explore identity, magic, pop culture and the collective imagination.  

The publication of her book marks a major milestone for Anglin, who has long been a staple of the local do-it-yourself (DIY) scene.  

“I have been making zines for probably over 20 years now, and I’ve self-published 35 zines,” she said. “So, to have my first official book publication is a big honour.”  

Shalaka Jadhav, Kitchener-based curator, writer, cultural strategist, co-founder of Dirty Work Studio and a long-time collaborator of Anglin’s, noted that independent spaces are crucial for first-time authors who often face significant barriers in the Canadian publishing industry.  

“It can be really intimidating,” Jadhav said. “So, it’s really important to have the space where you can invite family and the general public and allow for people to mix.”  

The book launch was hosted at Dirty Work Studio, which is located at 100 Park St.  

“I’m so, so excited to have a studio like this in downtown Kitchener,” Anglin said. “Such an awesome arts community here, and then this studio is just like the cherry on top with so much celebration of DIY queer and women’s art.”  

The event transformed the studio into an immersive gallery, featuring Anglin’s surrealistic collage work and looping video remixes of the book’s illustrations.  

Jadhav explained that the goal of the night was to help the work burst out of Anglin’s book.  

“We want to be a space where artists can realize all kinds of projects and to sort of experiment,” Jadhav said. “Having a DIY space where things can be a little bit more experimental and loose means that Ellie can try new things and expand her practice.”  

The highlight of the evening was a live performance involving costumes and props, a project Anglin developed over the final weeks of her three-year journey to bring the book to life.  

Anglin said that the visual components from the event were a natural extension of the book’s creation.  

“I kind of took the collage fragments but then reassembled them into different collages to create new meanings,” she said.  

The reach of the project extends far beyond Kitchener due to Publication Studio’s unique open source model. As Jadhav explained, any of the studio’s sister locations worldwide, from Guelph to Brazil, can download, print and bind Anglin’s work locally.  

Ultimately, the launch served as a testament to the resilience of the local creative scene.  

“This is a total labour of love,” Jadhav said, noting that the studio is a self-funded effort by its members. “The more people show up to our events, the more we see it as a show of support that this space should exist.”  

THE LOCALIST: MARCH

Avalon Stone—Meant to Break (EP) 

Release Date: Feb. 27, 2026

City: Kitchener 

Genre: Alternative Rock, Grunge

The six-song debut EP from singer-songwriter, Avalon Stone draws clear inspiration from 1990s alternative and grunge rock but with a polished, modern influence. Produced by Juno Award winner Kevin Dietz (Glorious Sons, Billy Talent), the project features heavy alt-rock anthems that distinctively compliment the gritty vocal performance.

Nothing We Do Matters—Kinematics of Machinery

(EP) 

Release Date: Feb.28, 2026

City: Kitchener 

Genre: Experimental, Noise

The entirety of the band’s biography simply states “emo rhythm noise nonsense” which, while brief, perfectly encapsulates the experimental sound the band has concocted on their debut EP. The three tracks collectively present a challenging listening experience that melds layers of harsh noise, abrasive screams and unsettling electronic soundscapes.

I, the Mountain— Body (LP) 

Release Date: Mar. 6, 2026

City: Kitchener 

Genre: Indie Folk

Four-piece folk rockers I, the Mountain return with an emotional new five-song EP which is comprised of recent single releases, with the most recent and final addition being the title track “Body”. The collection of songs is raw and personal, exploring themes of self-worth and acceptance, while featuring some of the band’s tightest vocal harmonies to date.

Thorns—Closed Casket Burial 

(Singles) 

Release Date: Mar. 13, 2026

City: Waterloo

Genre: Metalcore

Thorns’ newest release consists of two singles, “Closed Casket” and “Burial”. Across both songs, the vocals are impressively dynamic, transitioning from deathly growls to aggressive shouting seamlessly. The band blends these vocals with heavy hardcore inspired breakdowns and intense metallic guitar riffs to create a unique sound.

Eric Folino—Hours for the Taking (EP) 

Release Date: Mar. 13, 2026

City: Waterloo

Genre: Acoustic, Indie Pop

Originally recorded in 2024, this eleven-song project was gradually released as singles and has ultimately culminated in Eric Folino’s debut album. With acoustic guitar and poetic lyricism at the forefront of each song, Folino presents a refreshing take on contemporary indie pop. The track “The World Began This Morning” is an impressively notable highlight from the album.

Album artwork sourced from Bandcamp. 

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THE LOCALIST: FEBRUARY 2026 WRAP UP

Softcult—When A Flower Doesn’t Grow  (LP) 

Release Date: Jan. 30, 2026

City: Kitchener 

Genre: Grunge, Shoegaze

After delivering four exciting EPs between 2021 and 2024 and touring extensively during that same time, the sibling duo of Mercedes and Phoenix Arn-Horn have finally released their fantastically hazy debut full-length album. The project explores challenging and sometimes taboo themes such as mental health and misogyny through creatively contemplative and unapologetically honest song writing. 

CHURCH FIGHT— Self-Titled EP (EP)

Release Date: Feb. 13, 2026

City: Cambridge 

Genre: Skate Punk

This brand new five-piece punk rock band comprised of veteran musicians has come hot out of the gate with a high octane three-track debut EP that is guaranteed to incite a brawl. With a blisteringly high tempo consistent across the entire project, the band has put together a collection of aggressively catchy punk songs with intricate melodic guitar riffs as a key focal point. 

Daphne—Jeepers (EP) 

Release Date: Feb. 13, 2026

City: Kitchener 

Genre: Instrumental Pop, R&B

The exciting debut EP release from Daphne is fully instrumental and irresistibly groovy. Blending smooth R&B instrumentation with accessible melodies from popular contemporary music makes for an easy and enjoyable listen. The track list includes four covers: Dua Lipa’s “Levitating”, SZA’s “Snooze”, Justin Bieber’s “SPEED DEMON” and Sabrina Carpenter’s “Tears”.

A Horse Named Friday—Dana & Evelyn (Demo)

Release Date: Feb. 21, 2026

City: Kitchener

Genre: Chamber Folk

Eight raw and emotional live recordings preceded by six carefully delicate studio versions make up the collection of songs on A Horse Named Friday’s latest demo project. This listening experience breathes a sense of fresh perspective into the songs with the addition of the band’s stage banter and audience noise helping the listener to truly connect with the intimacy of the performances. 

KROKA— Have You Lost Your Mind? (Single) 

Release Date: Feb. 26, 2025

City: Kitchener

Genre: Desert Rock

Kroka is a three-piece rock band with a sound that is significantly heavier than expected based on their limited roster size. Their newest single features slow, heavy and fuzz-laden guitars as well as a gritty yet soulful performance from lead vocalist Richard Fenna. The song explores the idea of indulging in our distractions as an act of avoidance and the inevitability that we all must eventually address our problems.

Album artwork sourced from Bandcamp. 

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THE LOCALIST: JANUARY 2026

Local Goblin—“Write My Story” (Single) 

Release Date: Jan. 9, 2026

City: Waterloo 

Genre: Metal

Local Goblin’s newest song comes on the heels of their debut single, “Forklift Certified”, which was released on Dec. 12, 2025. With the entirety of the band consisting of University of Waterloo students, there is a refreshing, youthful energy to their sound. Both of Local Goblin’s singles incorporate inspiration from a variety of genres such as nu metal, death metal and grunge.  

FRANKIE FLOWER—”VELVET COLLAPSE” 

(Single) 

Release Date: Jan. 21, 2026

City: Waterloo 

Genre: Alternative

Beginning with only jangly guitars and a soft vocal delivery, “VELVET COLLAPSE” showcases a lofi pop sound that feels like floating through a nostalgic daydream. FRANKIE FLOWERS makes the decision to boldly withhold any percussion until halfway through the song, leaving space for the vocals and lyrics to truly shine.  

Red Orkestra—Letters From Afar (LP) 

Release Date: Feb. 2, 2026

City: Waterloo 

Genre: Alternative, Folk

Originally formed by singer-songwriter Johnny Charmer in 2003, Red Orkestra returns with their seventh album, Letters From Afar, where they explore themes of love, longing, hope and resistance. Packed full of thoughtful and poignant lyricism, the band injects feelings of intimacy and political passion across the entirety of the ten-song track list. 

Living Room for Small—“wastemytwenties.3AM” 

(Single) 

Release Date: Jan. 15, 2026

City: Waterloo

Genre: Alternative, Pop

The alt-pop trio Living Room For Small have reimagined their song “WASTE MY TWENTIES”, which was originally released as part of their 2024 album PRETTY LITTLE DROP DEAD GORGEOUS. This new version is gentler and slower, and spacey by comparison. The production changes more clearly highlight the feelings of introspection and existentialism within the lyrics. 

Red Output—“Mud Wit Burz” (Single) 

Release Date: Dec. 21, 2025

City: Kitchener

Genre: Indie Rock, Post Punk

The first single from Red Output’s forthcoming EP, “Mud Wit Burz” is a high-tempo vocal tongue twister with an infectious energy that necessitates getting up and dancing. The band describes their song as a “big celebration of Love” that is meant to evoke the feeling of dancing at a concert with your friends.  

Album artwork sourced from Bandcamp. 

THE LOCALIST: JANUARY 2026

Local Goblin—“Write My Story” (Single) 

Release Date: Jan. 9, 2026

City: Waterloo 

Genre: Metal

Local Goblin’s newest song comes on the heels of their debut single, “Forklift Certified”, which was released on Dec. 12, 2025. With the entirety of the band consisting of University of Waterloo students, there is a refreshing, youthful energy to their sound. Both of Local Goblin’s singles incorporate inspiration from a variety of genres such as nu metal, death metal and grunge.  

FRANKIE FLOWER—”VELVET COLLAPSE” 

(Single) 

Release Date: Jan. 21, 2026

City: Waterloo 

Genre: Alternative

Beginning with only jangly guitars and a soft vocal delivery, “VELVET COLLAPSE” showcases a lofi pop sound that feels like floating through a nostalgic daydream. FRANKIE FLOWERS makes the decision to boldly withhold any percussion until halfway through the song, leaving space for the vocals and lyrics to truly shine.  

Red Orkestra—Letters From Afar (LP) 

Release Date: Feb. 2, 2026

City: Waterloo 

Genre: Alternative, Folk

Originally formed by singer-songwriter Johnny Charmer in 2003, Red Orkestra returns with their seventh album, Letters From Afar, where they explore themes of love, longing, hope and resistance. Packed full of thoughtful and poignant lyricism, the band injects feelings of intimacy and political passion across the entirety of the ten-song track list. 

Living Room for Small—“wastemytwenties.3AM” 

(Single) 

Release Date: Jan. 15, 2026

City: Waterloo

Genre: Alternative, Pop

The alt-pop trio Living Room For Small have reimagined their song “WASTE MY TWENTIES”, which was originally released as part of their 2024 album PRETTY LITTLE DROP DEAD GORGEOUS. This new version is gentler and slower, and spacey by comparison. The production changes more clearly highlight the feelings of introspection and existentialism within the lyrics. 

Red Output—“Mud Wit Burz” (Single) 

Release Date: Dec. 21, 2025

City: Kitchener

Genre: Indie Rock, Post Punk

The first single from Red Output’s forthcoming EP, “Mud Wit Burz” is a high-tempo vocal tongue twister with an infectious energy that necessitates getting up and dancing. The band describes their song as a “big celebration of Love” that is meant to evoke the feeling of dancing at a concert with your friends.  

Album artwork sourced from Bandcamp. 

Residential Urbanity Brings Triangle Skate Photography to Downtown Raleigh

Downtown Raleigh’s First Friday for February spotlights skate culture and visual storytelling with Residential Urbanity, a modern showcase of Triangle skate photographers presented in partnership with the City of Raleigh Museum and the Downtown Raleigh Alliance.

The exhibition highlights the people, places, and moments that shape skateboarding across the Triangle—captured through photography that documents movement, community, and the evolving urban landscape.

Three Photographers, One Community Story

Residential Urbanity features selected works and personal backstories from three local photographers whose images go beyond action shots to reflect culture and connection:

Zorah Olivia
Chris Facey
Clinton Perry

Each artist shares favorite photographs from recent years, offering insight into the environments and communities that influence their work.

Live Q&A and First Friday Energy

Beginning at 6:00 PM, attendees will experience a live Q&A hosted by Miguel Magallanes of Endless Grind. The conversation explores creative process, skate culture in the Triangle, and the role photography plays in preserving local stories.

Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum will be on site selling drinks, adding to the social atmosphere that defines First Friday downtown.

Why It Matters

By bringing contemporary skate photography into a historic civic space, Residential Urbanity reflects Raleigh’s growing commitment to inclusive, community-driven arts programming. The sold-out response underscores strong local interest in authentic creative experiences rooted in place and culture.

Event Snapshot

What: Residential Urbanity – A Modern Showcase of Triangle Skate Photographers
When: Thursday, February 6 | 6–9 PM
Where: City of Raleigh Museum, Downtown Raleigh
Part of: February First Friday
Status: SOLD OUT

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THE LOCALIST: 2025 Year in Review

DEW— Gorilla Secret (LP)

Release Date: Feb. 8, 2025

City: Kitchener 

Genre: Rock, Punk

The debut LP from DEW is a collection of loud, lo-fi, DIY basement punk recordings. The members of DEW are part of a growing youth movement within the local music scene and lead the call for more all-ages venues and events. The band announced their final show was played in September at The Union. 

PAPERHATS — DEMAND MORE (EP) 

Release Date: Mar. 14, 2025

City: Toronto 

Genre: Post Punk

PAPERHATS is a two-piece band formed by the drummer of Toronto band Your Grandad and the guitarist/backing vocalist of local noise band Karloff. DEMAND MORE is an emotional rollercoaster both in its lyrics and sound, resulting in a listening experience that is abrasive, turbulent and uniquely captivating. 

SOLSIC—Who Will You Blame (LP) 

Release Date: Mar. 19, 2025

City: Kitchener 

Genre: Alternative, Hardcore

SOLSIC embraces a combination of hardcore and alternative emo influences on their electric six-track EP. With a relentless pace, the band highlights melodic vocals and harsh screaming layered  over a thrashing instrumental performance. The band released a music video to accompany the track “No Loss to Mourn” in October. 

Liral — Mooncalf (LP) 

Release Date: May 1, 2025

City: Kitchener

Genre: Emo,Folk

Mooncalf is the sophomore album and second full length release from Liral in 2025. This newest installment in the band’s quickly growing discography explicitly contrasts their first release, which featured an experimental exploration of industrial and harsh noise. Throughout Mooncalf, the band’s poignant lyricism intersects with minimalistic acoustic guitars, resulting in an album that is raw and emotionally honest.  

Connor Gains — Good Time Buddies (LP) 

Release Date: May 1, 2025

City: Cambridge

Genre: Alternative Rock, Blues, Soul

Conor Gains’ musical growth and experience continue to shine through his songwriting. Gains delivers a simultaneously laid back yet impressively passionate performance across the album. Drawing comparisons to The Allman Brothers Band and Nathaniel Rateliff, Good Time Buddies covers significant musical ground while exploring themes of friendship and personal change. 

Bree Bartha— Flight Risk (LP)

Release Date: May 25, 2025

City: Kitchener 

Genre: Folk Pop

Bree Bartha’s captivating voice and intimate storytelling are front and centre on her album Flight Risk. Bartha’s BandCamp bio describes her writing style as “live from her bedroom floor”. The project contrasts familiar and accessible folk pop production with the complicated and bittersweet theme of homesickness. 

BODY MINUS HEAD — An Exercise in Self-Sufficiency (LP) 

Release Date: May 30, 2025

City: Kitchener 

Genre: Hardcore Punk

Body Minus Head features members from other notable Ontario bands such as Basque, Exalt, Mockingbird, Wish Me Luck and Wayfarer. Their debut album has a total runtime of just under twenty minutes, where the band rips through an absolutely scorching ten track performance packed full of vicious guitar riffs and intense vocals. Physical copies are available via No Funeral Records. 

SIN COLA—demo 2025 (Demo) 

Release Date: Jun. 30, 2025

City: Kitchener 

Genre: Emo Folk

The sophomore demo release from SIN COLA is a compelling two-track installment featuring only vocals, acoustic guitar and the soft buzz of ambient noise filling the background. The recordings immediately establish a warm lo-fi charm that pairs thoughtfully alongside the intimate lyricism and delicate vocal delivery of Nicolas Couture.   

Curbside — A Lifetime to Outgrow (LP) 

Release Date: Aug. 8, 2025

City: Cambridge

Genre: Skate Punk

Curbside’s sophomore return is a fourteen-track high speed album that is an absolute blur in the best way. Consisting of members from other familiar local bands such as Handheld and Frank Dux, this long-awaited album comes thirteen years after their debut and is faster and heavier than ever! Expect blistering drumming, relentless guitars and intense vocal performances. 

Vox Confidential — Journey to the Core of the Earth (EP) 

Release Date: Aug. 16, 2025

City: Kitchener

Genre: Psychedelic, Surf Rock

Kitchener’s self-proclaimed “best espionage garage rock band” makes their introduction with a three-track EP which is the perfect soundtrack to the grooviest spy film you can imagine. With vibrant 1960s organ, fuzz-laden guitar and overall surfy vibes, the band manages to sound vintage and familiar while remaining fresh and exciting. 

A HORSE NAMED FRIDAY— Feeding (LP)

Release Date: Aug. 21, 2025

City: Kitchener 

Genre: Chamber Folk

This album was originally released on BandCamp as a direct fundraiser for Rama, a friend of the band, and her family, who currently reside in Gaza and require immediate support. Feeding is a beautifully somber collection of recordings and songs that were created using a phone. The process with which these songs came to fruition causes the collective project to feel innately delicate and vulnerable. 

MAIDEN LANE — DEMAND Bedouin Medicine (LP) 

Release Date: Nov. 7, 2025

City: Kitchener 

Genre: Garage Rock, Punk

Two years in the making, Maiden Lane presents their loudest and most intense performance to date. BEDOUIN MEDICINE draws its thematic inspiration from the band’s attempt to capture the feeling of modern-day chaos in an album. Blending the raw energy of punk with the simplicity of garage rock and the sonic experimentation of psychedelia, the band has truly hit their stride.  

ARCADE ALLSTARS—Destined for Disaster (LP) 

Release Date: Nov. 7, 2025

City: Kitchener 

Genre: Ska, Punk

Arcade Allstars follow up their 2023 EP Insert Coin with their first full length album Destined for Disaster. Originally formed during the tail end of the pandemic, the group sounds more cohesive than ever. Their project is loaded with catchy, energetic hooks that will invoke an irresistible urge to get up and dance. 

FRANKIE TEARDROP — Black Grasshopper Stew (EP) 

Release Date: Nov. 28, 2025

City: Kitchener

Genre: No Wave

The experimental no-wave duo Frankie Teardrop, known for their unique live performances, have recorded their thought-provoking sound on their debut EP Black Grasshopper Stew. Driven by hypnotizing metronomic drum machines paired alongside guitars and vocals soaked in noise, distortion and feedback, the album is abrasive and anarchic, prioritizing an exploration of musical texture in exchange for traditional melodies. The album is available exclusively on Bandcamp. 

CARRY ON — Where’d It All Go? (EP) 

Release Date: Dec. 5, 2025

City: Waterloo

Genre: Indie Rock

Carry On is the solo project of Anthony Maracek whose sound combines folk storytelling with indie rock’s energy and experimentation. The highlight of the project is Mareck’s songwriting, often finding inspiration from his own stories and life experiences while explicitly leaving room for the audience to create their own interpretations. 

Album artwork sourced from Bandcamp. 

Featured collage made with contributions by Sangjun Han, Keegan Gingrich, Matt Andrew Lewis, Jo El-Deek, Erica Rippon and Harleen Kaur Dhillon.

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