Previous Events
Multiple DatesFri, Sep 11OpenStudio Art CafeSummer '26 is finally here and the bright white 'sign of fun' fence is ready for another Spring/Summer season! Come on out and experience Friday night live music inside the cafe or outside on the porch or patio. Bring your friends, instruments and/or love of live music. See you there!
Sat, Jun 13OpenStudio Art CafeOur favourite three singer/songwriters are back by popular demand to the cafe's Listening Room. Last time having wow'd the cafe's intimate setting with their wonderful musical personal stories, we can't wait to have them back again. Don't delay getting your tickets. They go fast!- Multiple DatesFri, May 29OpenStudio Art CafeMay 2026 is finally here and the bright white 'sign of fun' fence is ready for another Spring/Summer season! Come on out and experience Friday night live music inside the cafe or outside on the porch or patio. Bring your friends, instruments and/or love of live music. See you there!
- Fri, May 08OpenStudio Art CafeMay 2026 is finally here and the bright white 'sign of fun' fence is ready for another Spring/Summer season! Come on out and experience Friday night live music inside the cafe or outside on the porch or patio. Bring your friends, instruments and/or love of live music. See you there!
- Fri, May 01OpenStudio Art CafeMay 2026 is finally here and the bright white 'sign of fun' fence is ready for another Spring/Summer season! Come on out and experience Friday night live music inside the cafe or outside on the porch or patio. Bring your friends, instruments and/or love of live music. See you there!
Multiple DatesFri, Apr 24PickeringFriday Nite (@ the Art Cafe) Open Mic continues through the Spring & Summer. The performances are held inside but when the patio opens out May 1, you can also enjoy the music from outside. Bring your friends as there's always a spot to enjoy great live music.
Sat, Apr 18OpenStudio Art CafeAnother fun City of Pickering planned day at Millenium Square & Nautical Village. Come on down to enjoy vendors, entertainers, artists and treats and then come unwind with us with Golden Standands performing at the cafe @ 3pm. A special treat to relax with some smooth jazzy vibes.
Sat, Apr 04OpenStudio Art CafeBrownsmith returns to inside the cafe with their lite sound version! An anniversary weekend treat, it will take us back to the days the room was packed with band gear and fans. It will be cozy and tons of fun. Space is limited so grab. your tickets early, online or at the cafe counter.
Sat, Mar 14PickeringBonnie Memphis and Jimmy Lee Burton return to the café for a St Patrick's Day celebration. Each set will feature traditional Irish and celtic folk tunes, Irish harp and roots music, along with popular 50s/60s oldies. Get your Green on early and join the fun!
Sat, Mar 07PickeringEach with their own material and performance, Cyann, Cole and Casey will perform a set each. Don't miss this engaging evening of connection with their music and inspirations. Join the cafe's most favourite event of presenting original music in our intimate setting.
Fall thru Winter 2025/26
inside and outside
We are happy to add outdoor porch music events again this summer! Our most beloved events like Open Mic and special music performances will still be held inside with extra available seating outdoors. Be on the lookout for these Porch Performance events on Upcoming Events calendar.
Open Mic Nite
Every Friday night at the Cafe.
Be the Subject/Be the Artist
If you are interested in being the Subject, send an inquiry to book a date.
Listening Room - Saturday Night @ the Cafe
(ticketed event) – we are planning many exciting music performances this Fall & Winter, check the calendar often.
Paint Nite
(private parties) – if you have a group of (min 6) interested artists, send an email to book a weekday evening.
Wine/Piano Nite
(ticketed event) – check the calendar for these special Saturday social evenings of dress-up and wine exploration, accompanied by piano playing in the background.
If you have a music act or a workshop idea to share, contact the café draw@openstudioartcafe.com to book a date.
Check the events calendar often for dates and times.