Good morning Mississauga,
This week has a strong mix of plans to book and things to save before the weekend rush: a big outdoor comedy festival, Bollywood Pulse, Taranta, summer markets, new City Centre pizza news, and a few local deals that are easy to use.
Let's get into it!
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The Sauga Box Office
Great Outdoors Comedy Festival
📅 Friday, September 11 to Sunday, September 13 | 📍 Erindale Park
A major outdoor comedy festival is landing at Erindale Park with John Mulaney, Nick Kroll, Mike Birbiglia and Fred Armisen on Friday, plus Adam Ray, Jeff Arcuri, Hasan Minhaj, Ronny Chieng and more across the weekend.
It’s a 19+ event with single-show, day-pass and weekend-pass options, so this is one to sort out early if you want a specific night.
Why save it: This is a rare big-name comedy lineup in Mississauga, and the best nights and seating options are the ones most likely to move first.
Cho Em Quen Tuoi Ngoc
📅 Saturday, August 22 | 📍 Meadowvale Theatre
This Vietnamese music performance brings a three-hour evening show to Meadowvale Theatre, with tickets starting at $47.05 plus fees.
The full performance is in Vietnamese, so it’s a better fit for readers looking for a cultural night out.
Why save it: It’s a one-night-only local theatre stop, so planning ahead helps if you want seats together.
Bollywood Pulse
📅 Saturday, August 15 | 📍 The Rec Room Square One
Bollywood Pulse is taking over The Rec Room at Square One with a 19+ Bollywood night, DJs, club anthems, Bollywood hits, and Top 40 tracks.
Why save it: This is one of the few ticketed adult nightlife picks happening right in City Centre this weekend, so it’s better to sort tickets before Saturday night.
Taranta
📅 Thursday, August 20 | 📍 The Small Arms Inspection Building
Frog in Hand brings the world premiere of Taranta home to Mississauga, with a contemporary ensemble work developed over six years and presented at the Small Arms Inspection Building.
Why save it: It’s a local arts premiere with a real Mississauga connection, not a touring show passing through.
Sauga Spotlight
BEE
Made to Live In
Every closet has its favourites.
The hoodie you pull on without thinking. The crewneck that always makes the weekend bag. The joggers you travel in. The shorts you keep reaching for all summer long.
The best ones become so comfortable that, after a while, they almost feel like part of you.
BEE pairs that feeling with clean lines, timeless silhouettes and thoughtful tailoring, giving you the softness you want from loungewear with enough structure to still feel put together.
Designed in Mississauga and ethically made in Portugal from 100% organic French terry cotton, every piece is made for comfort, connection and the moments you want to hold close.
BEE’s acid-wash finish gives the fabric a soft, well-loved feel from the start, giving a brand-new hoodie the familiar comfort of a favourite you’ve had for years.
At the cottage this week? Shop BEE in person at Port Sandfield Marina in Muskoka until August 14.
BEE is also available online and at M Salon in Lorne Park.
Local Finds
Best Overall:
Lakeview Artisan Market
📅 Sunday, August 16 | 📍 The Small Arms Inspection Building
This bi-weekly Lakeview market brings more than 30 local vendors together, with handmade goods like ceramics, jewellery, textiles, prints, candles, and soaps.
Best Fresh Stop:
Central Lions Farmers Market
📅 Wednesday, August 12 | 📍 Celebration Square
The weekday Lions market runs at Celebration Square with seasonal produce, baked goods, preserves, specialty meats, eggs, and other local food finds.
Best Save-Ahead:
Mississauga Summer Crafts & Vendor Festival
📅 Friday, August 21–Sunday, August 23 | 📍 Port Credit Memorial Park
A three-day outdoor vendor festival in Port Credit with local artisans, handmade goods, food vendors, fashion, home décor, beauty products, artwork, and specialty items.
Admission is free, so it’s an easy one to save if you want a browse-around market before summer winds down.
New & Notable
Maker Pizza Is Coming To City Centre
Maker Pizza has added a Mississauga location to its site, with 181 City Centre Drive listed as coming soon. The local interest makes sense: central Mississauga has plenty of chains, but fewer Toronto-style pizza names with a built-in following.
Why it matters: It gives the Square One and City Centre area another food spot to watch, especially for people who want more casual options around the condos and offices.
Legends Training Factory Is Targeting An Aug. 15 Opening
A new indoor multi-sport training facility is preparing to open at 3250 Ridgeway Dr., Unit 12. Legends Training Factory says its tentative grand opening is August 15, with soccer, baseball, football, camps, parties, field rentals, and memberships on deck.
The west Mississauga spot is aimed at young athletes and families who want a year-round place to train, book turf time, or plan an active birthday party.
Why it matters: It gives Ridgeway families another indoor sports option before fall schedules start filling up.
Deals & Freebies
10 Free Games At The Rec Room
📅 Until Monday, September 7 | 📍 The Rec Room Square One
The Rec Room is running CHAMP10N DAYS: spend $100 on gaming credits and get 10 free games every day plus one bonus attraction. The same page also lists a $29.99 Summer Bundle with a select entrée, dessert, and $15 in gaming credits.
Good if: You’re planning a Square One hangout and want the food-and-games cost to be clear before you go.
Burger Factory Groupon
📅 Until Thursday, October 8 | 📍 Streetsville
Burger Factory on Queen Street South has Groupon food-and-drink credit options, including $25, $50, $75, and $100 credits, with the listed savings going up to 28% before any extra promo code shown on Groupon.
Good if: You already know you’ll use the credit before it expires and want a simple burger stop in Streetsville.
Pump House Daily Specials
📅 Daily | 📍 Port Credit
Pump House Grille Co. has daily happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close, plus weekly specials like Monday wing night, Taco & Tequila Tuesday, Wine Wednesday, and $7 craft pints on Thursday.
Good if: You want a Port Credit patio, dinner, or drinks plan with clear food and drink specials before you go.
Community Board
Japan Festival Canada
📅 Saturday, August 15 to Sunday, August 16 | 📍 Celebration Square
Japan Festival Canada returns to Celebration Square for a two-day cultural weekend with live entertainment, food, traditional arts, and pop culture programming.
Mississauga Hong Kong Festival
📅 Saturday, August 15 to Sunday, August 16 | 📍 Mississauga Sports and Entertainment Centre
World Kongers is bringing a community cultural and sports weekend to Mississauga, with programming tied to the Mississauga Hong Kong Festival and World Kong Cup.
Strides To Sprints
📅 Sunday, August 30 | 📍 Loyola Catholic Secondary School
Revibe Runs is hosting a free track workshop in Mississauga for runners who want to work on form, speed, and comfort on the track. It’s open to all levels.
Thanks For Reading
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See you Thursday,
-Will