What’s happening this week
THURSDAY, JAN. 18 Books
7 p.m.
Author Reading – Dale Jarvis
Dale Jarvis will read from his new book, “Haunted Ground: Ghost Stories From the Rock,” followed by a question and answer period. Please pre-register by contacting the library. Location: Marjorie Mews Public Library.
Films
7 p.m.
Nickel Quarterly Film Series
Showing Gerald Squires documentary “I Heard the Birch Tree Whisper in the Night,” Audience Choice Award winner at the 2017 Nickel Film Festival, and the Newfoundland premiere of “The Drinking Life.” Location: LSPU Hall.
Games
6 p.m.
Chess
Want to learn chess but don’t know where to start? Come and learn with experienced chess players from the Newfoundland and Labrador Chess Association. Location: A.C. Hunter Public Library Community Room. Please call 7373950 to register.
8 p.m.
Bingo
Bingo at Blackmarsh Legion. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Canteen available.
Theatre
8 p.m.
Revue 2017
The annual political REVUE, an irreverent take on life in the province. Location: St. John’s Arts and Culture Centre.
Music
7:30 p.m.
Atlantic Boychoir and The King’s Singers
Catch the Atlantic Boychoir in concert with the world famous vocal group, The King’s Singers. Tickets available at Holy Heart of Mary box office. Performance at Basilica of St. John the Baptist.
FRIDAY, JAN. 19
Live Music 5 p.m. Performing at O’reilly’s. 7:30 p.m.
Florian Hoefner Trio
Performing at D.F. Cook Recital Hall, Memorial University.
8 p.m.
Ghettosocks
Juno Award-nominated MC, Ghettosocks performs at Distortion. Includes a free hip hop business workshop starting at 8 p.m. Show starts at 11 p.m. Hosted by JYAY. Advance tickets $10; $15 at door.
Greeley’s Reel
Performing at O’reilly’s. 9:30 p.m.
Peter Willie Youngtree & The Blooms
With special guest Sherry Ryan. Location: The Ship (265 Duckworth St.) Tickets $10.
D.C. Blues
$10 cover. Location: The Fat Cat. 11:30 p.m.
Station Road
Performing at O’reilly’s.
Recreation
7 p.m.
Friday Night Snowshoe Hikes
Guided snowshoe hike with The Outfitters. A new location every Friday. Hike is about 5 km (2 to 2.5 hours), and accessible for all ages and abilities. Includes a hot chocolate break. $10 per person; $40 for a season pass. Rentals available. Email Don for more information: operations@theoutfitters.nf.ca.
Sports
7 p.m.
Women’s Volleyball
Memorial Seahawks vs. UNB. Location: The Field House (17 Westerland Rd.)
Theatre
8 p.m.
Revue 2017
The annual political REVUE, an irreverent take on life in the province. Location: St. John’s Arts and Culture Centre.
SATURDAY, JAN. 20 Children 9 a.m.
Free physical activity for children up to 6 years old. Location: MUN school of human kinetics and recreation (PE-2000).
10:30 a.m.
Saturday Storytime
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages at Michael Donovan Public Library.
1 p.m.
Introduction to Coding and Robotics
Learn the basics of coding as you try to get a robot to do what you
want. $7 per person, or free with membership. For children age 7 to 11 years old. Parent/guardian must attend with children. Location: Manuels River Interpretation Centre, C.B.S.
2 p.m.
Land of the Lakes Play the ABCS!
An indie rock show for kids at the Rocket Room at Rocket Bakery. Land of the Lakes performing, with special guests Jake Thompson and Gary Wheeseltin from NL Now on Rogers TV. Tickets $10 for children under 12 years old, free for children under age 3. $15 for adults.
Classes
9 a.m.
Ice Fishing 101 with Bob
Learn Bob’s ice fishing tips and tricks at The Fluvarium. Four sessions: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Ages 7+. Event depends on weather and ice thickness. $12 for youth, $17 for adults.
3 p.m.
Free Women’s Self-defence Course
Location: Jason Foley’s Academy of Martial Arts (16 Hops St.)
Comedy
8 p.m.
Luke Lawrence and Veronica Dymond
Comedy Night at Granite Bar + Restaurant. Tickets $10. Reservations recommended.
8:30 p.m.
Cocktail Comedy
Join host Bree Parsons for cocktails and comedy at The Luxus Lounge (128 Water St.). Headliner: Shaun Burton. Tickets $20 (includes a free cocktail).
Films
7 p.m. Films in this year’s World Tour are sure to captivate and amaze the explorer within you. Tickets available at Alpine Country Lodge, Wallnuts Climbing Gym and Freeride Mountain Sports. Location: Innovation Hall at Memorial University.
Live Music
7 p.m. Performing at The Battery Café. $5
cover.
Happy Birthday Judy Garland
An evening of Judy Garland’s most memorable tunes to celebrate her 95th birthday. Performances by Abra Whitney, Evan Smith, Meghan Herder and Vicki Harnett. Tickets $30. Location: Masonic Temple.
John Curran
Performing at Leaside Manor with Greg Walsh and Wilf Curran. Tickets: $25; must be purchased in advance.
8 p.m.
Greeley’s Reel
Performing at O’reilly’s. 9:30 p.m.
Calver Street Trio
Performing at Shamrock City Goulds.
10 p.m.
Park Day with Land of the Lakes, Yee Grlz, and Trouser
Performing at The Ship.
YYT
Performing at Shenanigans & Hooligans (538 Conception Bay Highway).
11:30 p.m.
Station Road
Performing at O’reilly’s.
Reading
2 p.m.
Teen Book Club
Are you in Grade 7-10 and love books? There is no book-specific reading required — we talk about favourite books, books required in school, books we hate, and all kinds of book-related things! Location: Marjorie Mew Public Library.
Sports
7 p.m. Memorial Seahawks vs. UNB. Location: The Field House (17 Westerland Rd.)
Theatre
8 p.m.
Stanley Braxton presents: #Newyearnewme
A completely improvised theatre show at LSPU Hall featuring an improvised New Year’s Eve party. 19+. Tickets $15.50. Sunday, Jan. 21
Children
2 p.m.
Kids in the Kitchen
A unique culinary experience with a Jewish twist — experience the joy of Kosher cooking. For children between ages 3-12. $5 per class or $25 for membership (includes apron). Presented by Chabad of Newfoundland. Call 341-8770 to register.
Comedy
8:30 p.m.
Comedy Session Sundays
Featuring Lindsay Barron at The Puffin Hut (268 Water St.). $7. 19+.
Films
7 p.m.
42nd Annual Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
Films in this year’s world tour are sure to captivate and amaze the explorer within you. Tickets available at Alpine Country Lodge, Wallnuts Climbing Gym and Freeride Mountain Sports. Location: Innovation Hall at Memorial University.
Games
7:30 p.m.
Mixed Darts
Location: Pouch Cove Lions Club (200 Satellite Rd.)
Live Music
2 p.m.
17th Annual Young Folk at the Hall
See the young folks who will be the performers of tomorrow. For more information, call the Folk Arts Society at 576-8508 or visit nlfolk.com. Tickets available at www.rca.nf.ca or call the LSPU Hall at 753-4531.
3:30 p.m.
Sunday Traditional Session
Traditional Irish-newfoundland music at O’reilly’s.
7 p.m.
Fergus O’byrne
Performing at O’reilly’s.
Sports
1 p.m.
Women’s Volleyball
Memorial Seahawks vs. UNB. Location: The Field House (17 Westerland Rd.)
MONDAY, JAN. 22 Children
11 a.m.
Active Start Playgroup
For children up to age 5. $3 per child, under age 2 is free. Location: Paul Reynolds Community Centre.
Live Music
7 p.m.
Bill Kelly
Performing at O’reilly’s. 8 p.m.
Musicnl Open Mike
Hosted by Peter Fewer at The Ship. No cover.