What’s happening this week
Tuesday, Jan. 23 Classes
7:30 p.m. Nutritional Strategy Class Kelly, an RN and wellness coach, teaches eight strategies to follow for healthy living. $5. Location: Rainbow Gully Hut (Town of Portugal Cove-st. Philip’s). Call 895-5671 to register.
Comedy
8:30 p.m. Bittersweet Stand-up Comedy Presented by Quidi Vidi Brewery. Headliner: Luke Lawrence at Bitters Pub (216 Prince Philip Dr.). $2 cover. Hosted by Lindsay Barron.
Groups
7 p.m. Sit and Knit Bring your current knitting project. Ages 10+. $3 per person. Location: Paul Reynolds Community Centre (35 Carrick Dr.).
Live Music
9 p.m. Mark Manning Performing at O’reilly’s.
10 p.m. O’reilly’s Open Mike Night Hosted by Mark Manning.
Movies
6:30 p.m. Space & Silliness Movie Marathon Showing: “Galaxy Quest,” “Spaceballs” and “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.” Free popcorn. No cover. Location: The Geek Bar at The Rock House.
Wednesday, Jan. 24 Children
3:30 p.m. After-school Movie at Manuels River Interpretation Centre Showing: “The Hunger Games.” $5 per person or free with membership. Free popcorn. Children under 11 must attend with a guardian.
7 p.m. Lego Show Show off your favourite Lego creation. Children ages 6-12. Call 7372621 to register. Location: Michael Donovan Public Library.
Classes
8:30 p.m. Navigating Anxiety and Stress through Mindfulness Take this class via Zoom conferencing from the comfort of your home. Every Wednesday until March 28. $30/week. For more information, call Andrew Safer at 699-3293 or visit www.safermindfulness.com.
Games
7 p.m. An Introduction to Bridge Location: A.C. Hunter Library. Adult program. Call 737-3950 to register.
8 p.m. Shrine Centre Bingo Location: Mazol Shrine Centre (530 Topsail Rd.).
Trivia Night
Location: The Sundance (33 New Gower St.).
Live Music
7 p.m. Chris Hennessy Performing at O’reilly’s.
10:30 p.m. Heel N Toe Performing at O’reilly’s.
Thursday, Jan. 25 Art
2:30 p.m. Hazel May Eckert visits The Rooms Artist discussion and a sneak peek at Eckert’s upcoming exhibition “Over Time.” Presentation included with regular admission to The Rooms.
Causes
12 p.m. Metrobus Commission meeting Meet the commission and hear their deliberations. Limited space. RSVP: linda.ryan@metrobus.com.
7:30 p.m. Film: Jeremy Irons’ “Trashed” Irons sets out to discover the extent and effects of the global waste problem, as he travels around the world to beautiful destinations tainted by pollution. Film presented by For A New Earth. Showing at Innovation Hall, MUN.
Classes
5:30 p.m. Winter Mindfulness and Meditation Classes running every Thursday until March 29. Location: The Lantern. $18/session or $160 for the series. For more information, call Andrew Safer at 699-3293 or visit www.safermindfulness.com.
Games
8 p.m. Bingo Doors open 6:30 p.m. Location: Blackmarsh Legion.
Groups
7 p.m. Adult Comic Book Club Bring your comics and graphic novels for a meet-up to chat and share our favourite graphics! Join us on the main floor of the AC Hunter Public Library. Call 7373950 to register.
Lectures
7:30 p.m. Behind Barb Wire – Newfoundland POW’S in the Great War Jessie Chisholm and Dan Duda lecturing. Presented by Newfoundland and Labrador Historical Society. Location: Hampton Hall at Marine Institute.
Live Music
5 p.m. Fergus O’byrne Performing at O’reilly’s.
8 p.m. Irish Descendants Performing at O’reilly’s.
Robbie Burns Day Marking the celebration at The Rose & Thistle Pub. Music by Tomorrow’s Hangover.
11:30 p.m. Ceiligh Performing at O’reilly’s.
Friday, Jan. 26 Art
5:30 p.m. Reinventing the Norse Opening reception at Devon House. April Harvey’s collection, “Feminization of the Norse”, alongside artist Joanne B Kaar.
Children
10 a.m. International Storytime All ages welcome, but best suited for children 0-5 with caregivers. Pre-register by calling Marjorie Mews Public Library at 737-3020.
2:30 p.m. Young Scientist: Arctic Animals Find out about the critters who like winter best! $7 per person (under age 4 free with adult) or free with membership. No pre-registration required. Guardian must attend with children. Program designed for children 4 to 7 years old. Location: Manuels River.
3:30 p.m. Family Literacy Day Storytime Children of all ages welcome, but best suited for 2-6 year olds. Space is limited. Call Michael Donovan Public Library at 737-2621 to register. Kids Book Club Discussing and having fun with the book, “From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler” by E.L. Konigsburg. For children 8-12 years of age. Call Marjorie Mews Public Library to register: 737-3020.
Live Music
5 p.m. Chris Hennessy Performing at O’reilly’s.
8 p.m. East Port Properties Big Band Show Featuring Jody Richardson and Mark Fewer at one of the biggest shows of the year at the Arts and Culture Centre. Presented by Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra. The Reels Performing at O’reilly’s.
10:30 p.m. Winter Blues at The Ship Pub Shake off the winter blues with blues musicians Beauwater, Denis Parker and the Modern Saints, and Dave Mundy and the Best Kind. Tickets $10.
11:30 p.m. Ceiligh
Performing at O’reilly’s.
Recreation
7 p.m. Friday Night Snowshoe Hikes New location every Friday. Hikes are about two hours long. $10 per hike or $40 for the season. Rentals available. For more information: www.theoutfitters.nf.ca.
Saturday, Jan. 27 Causes
9 p.m. Benefit Dance for Judy and Natasha Mullowney Their lives were devastated by a house fire in Bay Bulls Dec. 19. Friends are fundraising to help get them back into their home. Donations of funds, supplies, or in-kind services are welcome. Tickets will be sold on donated items. To help, call Jonathon at 771-0975. Location: Tors Cove Hall.
Comedy
8 p.m. Mike Lynch – Getting To Know Me 2 He’s coming home for the biggest show of his career at Holy Heart Theatre. Tickets $25. Call 579-4424.
Live Music
8 p.m. East Port Properties Big Band Show Featuring Jody Richardson and Mark Fewer at one of the biggest shows of the year at the Arts and Culture Centre. Presented by Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra. The Reels Performing at O’reilly’s.
11:30 p.m. Ceiligh Performing at O’reilly’s.
Shopping
9 a.m. Winter Market St. John’s Farmers Market Winter Markets running every two weeks at the Lions Club Chalet until May 19.
Sports
6:30 p.m. Women’s Sea-hawks Basketball Memorial vs Acadia.
8 p.m. Men’s Sea-hawks Basketball Memorial vs Acadia.
Sunday, Jan. 28 Literature
10:30 a.m.
Sparks Literary Festival Celebrate the written and spoken word in Newfoundland and Labrador with author readings and discussions. Sessions run throughout the day, with a reception at 6 p.m. All events take place at the Suncor Energy Hall, Memorial University school of music. Free event, no registration required, free parking in Lot 15B.
Live Music
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.
Monday, Jan. 29 Live Music
7 p.m. Bill Kelly Performing at O’reilly’s.
10:30 p.m. Rumday, Monday featuring Rum Ragged Performing at O’reilly’s.
Tuesday, Jan. 30 Live Music
9 p.m. Mark Manning Performing at O’reilly’s.
10 p.m. O’reilly’s Open Mike Night Hosted by Mark Manning.
12 a.m. The Bishops Trio Performing at O’reilly’s.
Wednesday, Jan. 31 Live Music
7 p.m. Chris Hennessy Performing at O’reilly’s.
10:30 p.m. Heel N Toe Performing at O’reilly’s.
Saturday, Feb. 3 Causes
9:30 am. Walk a Mile in His Shoes Walk to support prostate cancer survivors and their families at the Jack Byrne Arena track on Torbay Road. Refreshments and prizes.