What’s happening this week
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 5 and under, with caregivers. Pre-register by calling the 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 Interpretation Centre.
3:30 p.m.
Family Literacy Day Storytime Children of all ages welcome, but best suited for 2- to 6-year-olds. Space is limited. Call the Michael Donovan Public Library at 7372621 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 the Marjorie Mews Public Library to register: 737-3020.
Dance
8 p.m.
Dance party with Jim Beverages, dancing, nachos. Drop by and dance, or just hang out. Element Coffee Bar & Lounge (516 Topsail Rd.)
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 St. John’s 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.
Theatre
8 p.m.
Baker’s Dozen: 12 Angry Puppets Presented by Resource Centre for the Arts. Not your children’s puppet show. A single puppeteer, Adam Francis Proulx, transforms one puppet into the 12 members of the jury. These are the characters who must decide the Butcher’s fate in this courtroom drama/puppet show/mystery/comedy/one-man show. LSPU Hall. Tickets: 753-4531 or rca.nf.ca.
Saturday, Jan. 27 Books
2 p.m.
Andy Jones reads “Jack, The King of Ashes”
Reading and book signing at Craft Council Gallery, 2nd floor Devon House (59 Duckworth St.). Free event with snacks and refreshments provided.
Causes
1-4 p.m.
Pharmacare letter writing campaign
The Council of Canadians St. John’s is holding a letter-writing afternoon to urge for pharma-care in Canada. Join us at the Sobeys Community Room, Merrymeeting Road, St. John’s. Pens and paper supplied. Come write to call on the federal government to implement a universal pharma-care program to control drug prices and ensure access for all to needed medications.
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.
Classes
3 p.m.
Free Women’s Self-defence Course Jason Foley’s Academy of Martial Arts (16 Hops St., C.B.S.). Call 8340895 for more information.
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
2 p.m.
Musicnl Presents Youth Open Mike Hosted by Corey Pike, who is no stranger to performing and working with young performers. Location: Fionn Maccool’s.
7 p.m.
Meghan Harnum and Pepa Chan Performing at The Battery Café. $5 cover.
Florian Hoefner Trio + Ken Fornetran
Performing at The Black Sheep.
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 St. John’s Arts and Culture Centre. Presented by Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra.
The Reels Performing at O’reilly’s.
9 p.m.
All Dressed Up Performing at The Fifth Ticket. No cover.
10 p.m.
Mid-winter Rock Out Performing at Distortion are Drift, Last Soul Down, and Seadogs. $10 cover.
10:30 p.m.
Mick Davis & His Skinny Jims Performing at The Black Sheep. $10 cover.
11:30 p.m. Ceiligh Performing at O’reilly’s.
Recreation
10 a.m.
Snowshoeing at Bowring Park Snowshoes for all ages available to rent at the pool house until 4 p.m. Payment by debit or credit card only. One-hour rental is $5 per person, $10 for a family of three, and $15 for a family of four or more. Weather dependent and based on snow conditions. Call 737-3651.
Shopping
9 a.m.
Winter Market
St. John’s Farmers’ Market Winter Markets run 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. Theatre
2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Baker’s Dozen: 12 Angry Puppets Presented by Resource Centre for the Arts. Not your children’s puppet show. A single puppeteer, Adam Francis Proulx, transforms one puppet into the 12 members of the jury. These are the characters who must decide the Butcher’s fate in this courtroom drama/puppet show/mystery/comedy/one-man show. LSPU Hall. Tickets: 753-4531 or rca.nf.ca.
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.
Recreation
10 a.m.
Snowshoeing at Bowring Park Snowshoes for all ages available to rent at the pool house until 4 p.m. Payment by debit or credit card only. One-hour rental is $5 per person, $10 for a family of three, and $15 for a family of four or more. Weather dependent and based on snow conditions. Call 737-3651.
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 a.m.
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.
Recreation
10 a.m.
Snowshoeing at Bowring Park Snowshoes for all ages available to rent at the pool house until 4 p.m. Payment by debit or credit card only. One-hour rental is $5 per person, $10 for a family of three, and $15 for a family of four or more. Weather dependent and based on snow conditions. Call 737-3651.
Sunday, Feb. 4 Recreation
10 a.m.
Snowshoeing at Bowring Park Snowshoes for all ages available to rent at the pool house until 4 p.m. Payment by debit or credit card only. One-hour rental is $5 per person, $10 for a family of three, and $15 for a family of four or more. Weather dependent and based on snow conditions. Call 737-3651.
Thursday, Feb. 8 Causes
7 p.m.
Paws for Celebration
An evening of live entertainment, a silent auction, raffle draws and allyou-can-eat dessert. All proceeds go to Beagle Paws, an organization that rescues and rehomes the province’s most neglected dog breed — beagles. Tickets $25 at the door or at www.beaglepaws.com.
Saturday, Feb. 10 Causes
10 a.m.
8th Annual Cancer Ribbon Fundraiser
Artists at Trouble Bound Tattoos will spend the entire day tattooing cancer ribbons for $100 plus tax each, with all proceeds going to Daffodil Place. Proceeds from Tshirt and art print sales will also be donated.
Recreation
10 a.m.
Snowshoeing at Bowring Park Snowshoes for all ages available to rent at the pool house until 4 p.m. Payment by debit or credit card only. One-hour rental is $5 per person, $10 for a family of three, and $15 for a family of four or more. Weather dependent and based on snow conditions. Call 737-3651.