March 20 to 22
Raise a glass to the Toronto Wine and Cheese Show, which celebrates its 25th anniversary of bringing top-quality wine and food to Canada from around the world. Dozens of wineries tempt budding and veteran oenophiles with their best vintages—sampling tickets are $1 each—while premium beers and whiskies are also on the menu. The gourmet experience is completed with wine seminars, cheese tastings and free kitchen demonstrations by Food Network Canada hosts such as Anna Olsen and Laura Calder. International Centre, Friday noon to 10 p.m., Saturday noon to 9 p.m., Sunday noon to 6 p.m., general admission $18; call 905-842-6591 for information.

February 14 to May 9
Get an earful of classical tunes (or several) with monthly performances by Orchestras Mississauga. On February 14, the Mississauga Symphony, conducted by John Barnum with Andrew Burashko on piano, presents For the Love of Music. The symphony returns on March 28 with You Saw Them First, featuring emerging flautist Laura Chambers and violinist Stanislav Pronin. April 18 brings Symphony and Silents—the Mississauga Philharmonic accompanies the timeless silent films Mighty Like a Moose and Buster Keaton’s The General. And on May 9, lyric tenor Mark Dubois performs notable arias with exceptional young singers in Tomorrow’s Divas Today. Living Arts Centre, 8 p.m., $15 to $45; call 905-306-6000 for tickets

April 24 to 26
The Good Food Festival and Market makes its return with the latest in cuisine, from ethnic and gourmet specialties to organic innovations. Free seminars, lessons and demonstrations—plus displays of new food products and recipe ideas—provide culinary inspiration, while complimentary samples are sure to please your palate. International Centre, Friday noon to 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., admission $11 to $14; call 1-800-693-7986 for info. courtesy of oakville galleries; Good Food festival and market photo by .

July 17 to 19
Enjoy a lovely midsummer stroll along Mississauga’s waterfront while admiring artwork from across southern Ontario. At the Credit Village Marina, the weekend-long Port Credit Outdoor Art Show features pieces by dozens of artists working in a range of media—from timeless watercolour paintings to contemporary photographs. The views don’t get much better than this! Free admission; call 905-891-6720 for further details.

March 18
Ensure the wee ones stay plenty entertained during March Break by attending the interactive family musical Pig Mania with Judy & David. The Juno Award–winning stars of Treehouse TV stage a unique version of the classic Three Little Pigs story featuring catchy, sing-along pop-rock tunes that are sure to captivate both parents and their loveable squealing litter. Living Arts Centre, 1 and 4 p.m., $12.60 to $22.50; call 905-306-6000 for tickets.

April 23 to July 5
It’s springtime for musical-comedy lovers as Mel Brooks’s The Producers gets the dinner-theatre treatment. The Tony Award-winning show tells the tale of two men whose get-rich-quick scheme goes awry when their intended Broadway flop becomes a hit. Showbiz in-jokes, preposterous accents and songs including “Springtime for Hitler” make this musical a memorable one. Stage West Theatre Restaurant, $59.99 to $95.97; call 905-238-0042 for a schedule.

Two innovative exhibitions draw your gaze to the idyllic Gairloch Gardens location of Oakville Galleries.

March 7 to June 5 Traditional drawing and high technology converge in the latest works by Michelle Gay. The artist employs a sophisticated computer code to animate her figurative drawings and photos, such as Machine Dream.

Opens June 20 Micah Lexier brings a unique perspective to portraits of his family in an exhibition titled Two Parents and Three Children. The Toronto-based contemporary artist breaks down his subjects using a system of counting and measurement, creating a familial discourse through the universal language of numbers.

May 22 to 24
Experience a multiplicity of cultures at the Carassauga Festival. The yearly event fosters goodwill in this cosmopolitan city through food, music, dance, fashion, art, games and historical displays. Vibrant pavilions represent a diversity of countries—such as Greece, Portugal, Poland and Egypt—woven into Mississauga’s multicultural tapestry. Various venues, Friday 7:30 p.m. to midnight, Saturday 3 p.m. to midnight, Sunday 1 to 7 p.m., admission $12; call 905-615-3010 for details.

April 17 & 19
Star comedians from the Montreal Comedy Festival cross the provincial border to incite giggles and guffaws as part of the annual Just for Laughs Roadshow. At two spacious venues, the show is sure to leave you in stitches. Living Arts Centre, Wednesday 8 p.m., $25 to $75; call 905-306-6000 for tickets. Rose Theatre, Friday 7 p.m., $40 to $55; call 905-874-2800 to buy.