What’s happening this week
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Thursday, Feb. 8 Causes
6 p.m.
Dessert Dash Macmorran Community Centre hosts the 2nd annual Dessert Dash, Valentine’s Edition: “Treats for your Sweet.” Tickets $10. Includes homemade stew, roll, tea or coffee, as well as your name entered for a door prize. Desserts will be auctioned off. The highest-bidding table gets first choice of their favourite dessert. This fundraiser is in support of ongoing programs and services within the community. Call the centre for tickets, at 722-1168.
7 p.m.
Paws for Celebration
An evening of live entertainment, a silent auction, raffle draws and all-you-can-eat dessert at the Bella Vista on Torbay Road. All proceeds go to Beagle Paws, an organization that rescues and rehomes the province’s most neglected dog breed — beagles. Adult-only event. Tickets $25 at the door or at www.beaglepaws.com.
7:30 p.m.
FANE Annual General Meeting For A New Earth’s annual general meeting will be held at Cochrane Street United Church. Come and get involved.
Children
10 a.m.
Active Playgroup Recreation staff on site to encourage active play, facilitate opportunities for story time, music, and creative play. For parents, caregivers, and children. $3 per child up to age five. No cost for children under six months old. Location: Paul Reynolds Community Centre.
Comedy
9 p.m.
Jokes at John’s
Comedy night at Trapper John’s. Stephen Coombs headlining. He has opened for Russell Peters and was named a national finalist in Sirius XM’S Top Comic. Hosted by Nicole Downton. No cover.
Games
7 p.m.
The Office Trivia Night At Mochanopoly (204 Water St.). Entry fee is $5 per person, teams can be between two and four people. Must pre-register. Space is limited. Prizes.
8 p.m.
Frosty’s Bingo Bonanza
A Frosty Festival event at the Reid Centre in Mount Pearl. $10 admission includes 13 game sheets. 18 games scheduled, plus 50/50 tickets, nevada tickets and satellite bingo. Call the Frosty Festival office at 748-6480 for more information.
History
2:30 p.m.
Searching for S.S. Beverly
With no survivors to tell the tale, what can be related about a Newfoundland fish carrier lost at sea during the First World War? Suzanne Sexty and Elizabeth Browne have uncovered more than you might imagine in their research. Listen to the story unfold, and look back to the ship’s origins, its coming to Newfoundland, the crew on its final voyage and the people they left behind. This presentation is included with the cost of admission to The Rooms.
Live Music
5 p.m.
Fergus O’byrne Performing at O’reilly’s.
6:30 p.m.
Rob Cook Performing at Green Sleeves.
8 p.m.
Irish Descendants Performing at O’reilly’s.
11:30 p.m. Ceiligh Performing at O’reilly’s.
Theatre
7:30 p.m.
Women Playing Hamlet Persistence Theatre Company presents a comedy with 19 characters played by four women at the Barbara Barrett Theatre. Written by William Missouri Downs, directed by Alix Reynolds, and starring Claire Hewlett, Marie Jones, Sharon King-campbell and Janet Mcdonald. Tickets at the St. John’s Arts and Culture Centre box office. Call 729-3900. $38 general; $33 students and seniors.
8 p.m.
Crippled
Onstage at the LSPU Hall. Playwright Paul David Power shares his true experiences of growing up with a physical disability and grief after loss. “Crippled” is a story about love, death, life and redemption. You will laugh, you will cry and you will walk away with a new perspective about life and what matters. Visit www.crippled.ca for more information.
Hurry Hard – The Curling Musical Presented by Best Kind Productions. A staged reading/concert at the Re/max Centre by Kiersten Noel and Timothy Matson. Directed by Tolson Barrington and Timothy Matson. A cast of fantastic local performers, this world-premiere musical reading/concert is for musical theatre fans and sports fans alike. Tickets are $20 at www. eventbrite.ca. Student tickets available for $10 at the door.
Friday, Feb. 9 Art
7:30 p.m.
Art Gallery Opening Reception The Rooms is celebrating its newest art gallery exhibitions. Free to attend, all are welcome. Exhibiting artists will be in attendance.
Causes
6:30 p.m.
Karma Ride
Support the Heart and Stroke Foundation with a 45-minute cycling class at Bespoke Cycle. Minimum $10 donation. To book a bike, call the studio at 552-0579 or stop by (not available for online sign-up).
Children
10:30 a.m.
Parent and Tot Program
A special program, offered as a part of Snow & Ice in Paradise. Physical activity, bouncers, glitter face painting, and loot bags from Sky High Amusements at Paradise Double Ice Complex. Ages newborn to five years. Call Julie at 782-3516.
7 p.m.
Pre-teen Dance
Snow & Ice in Paradise opening night fun includes a dance at Paradise Double Ice Complex for youth ages seven to 12. Canteen service available with proceeds going to Paradise Girl Guides. $5 admission.
Festival
7 p.m.
Snow & Ice in Paradise Opening ceremonies kick off the festival right with music and dancing in the main foyer at Paradise Double Ice Complex. Performances from the Paradise Youth Dance Group, the Antle Sisters, and Craig Young. Free event.
Live Music
4 p.m.
Rob Cook Performing at Green Sleeves.
5 p.m.
Chris Hennessy Performing at O’reilly’s.
8 p.m.
Damian Follett Performing at Green Sleeves.
NSO Masterworks 3: Generations Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra performs at the St. John’s Arts and Culture Centre. Kerson Leong, violin, and Stéphane Tétreault, cello, to perform Brahms’ incredible Double Concerto for Violin and Cello. The NSO will present Macdonald’s The Great Rock in the Sea and will share the stage with the Newfoundland Symphony Youth Orchestra for a side-by-side performance of Mahler’s Symphony No. 3 (6th m). For more information, visit www.nsomusic.ca.
11:30 p.m.
The Bishops Performing at O’reilly’s.
12 a.m.
Boys & Girls Performing at Green Sleeves.
Recreation
7 p.m.
Snowshoe Hike
Guided snowshoe hike every Friday evening, with a new location each time. Offered by The Outfitters. Hikes are about 5 km and two hours long. $10 per person, or $40 for a seasons pass. Rentals available for $10. Contact Don Clarke at operations@theoutfitters.nf.ca.
Theatre
7 p.m.
A Night of a Thousand Stars Presented by MUNN Insurance as part of the Frosty Festival, featuring Spirit of Newfoundland Productions at the Glacier Arena. Hosted by Dana Parsons and Keith Power. Guests will sing along as we celebrate the very best music, songs, characters and celebrities through the decades. Admission free with non-perishable food item.
7:30 p.m.
Women Playing Hamlet Persistence Theatre Company presents a comedy with 19 characters played by four women at the Barbara Barrett Theatre. Written by William Missouri Downs, directed by Alix Reynolds, and starring Claire Hewlett, Marie Jones, Sharon King-campbell and Janet Mcdonald. Tickets at the St. John’s Arts and Culture Centre box office. Call 729-3900. $38 general, $33 students and seniors.
8 p.m.
Crippled
Onstage at the LSPU Hall. Playwright Paul David Power shares his true experiences of growing up with a physical disability and grief after loss. “Crippled” is a story about love, death, life and redemption. Audio description available. Visit www.crippled.ca for more information.
Saturday, Feb. 10
Art
12 p.m.
Real and Imagined
A solo exhibit by prolific artist Louise Sutton at The Leyton Gallery of Fine Art. In a selection of works in oil, acrylic and mixed media, Louise drifts seamlessly between the worlds of representation and abstraction with a vibrant energy. Exhibit runs until Feb. 24.
Books
1 p.m.
“The Gravel Pit Kids” Book Signing Geraldine Ryan-lush will sign copies of her young adult novel, “The Gravel Pit Kids” until 3 p.m. at Coles Bookstore in the Avalon Mall. Published by Black Rose Writing, this novel of friendship between two preteen boys in a small Newfoundland town has received the Readers’ Favourite 5-Star Award, and is an Editors’ Pick in Atlantic Books Today.
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 T-shirt and art print sales will also be donated.
Children
10 a.m.
Frosty’s Big Birthday Party There will be lots of fun things to see and do at the Glacier Arena, including Sky High Amusements, Newfoundland Reptiles, touch tanks, a magic show, face painting, prize draws, birthday cake and Terry Rielly’s Teddy Bear Picnic (12:30 p.m. show time). Admission is free.