What’s happening this week
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Rob Cook Performing at Green Sleeves.
5 p.m.
Chris Hennessy Performing at O’reilly’s.
7 p.m.
Death and the Maiden Strong Harbour Strings Collective presents “Death and the Maiden.” Performed by Maria Cherwick, Carole Bestvater, Daniel Fuchs, Romesh Thavanathan, and Alex Cho. Joined by special guest Annie Corrigan. $10 at the door at The Black Sheep. All proceeds go to Strong Harbour Strings.
8 p.m.
Damian Follett Performing at Green Sleeves. Greeley’s Reel Performing at O’reilly’s.
10 p.m.
Soap Opera Performing with Ribbon Tied and the MUN Jazz Ensemble at The Ship.
11:30 p.m. Station Road Performing at O’reilly’s.
12 a.m.
Chris Ryan Trio Performing at Green Sleeves. Recreation 7 p.m.
Friday Night Showshoe Hike The Outfitters are excited to offer weekly guided snowshoe hikes, with new locations each time. Hikes are approximately five km and are about two hours long, and accessible for all ages and abilities. $10 per person, or $40 for a season pass. If you require rentals, please add the request ($10) to your registration and we will bring them out for you! If you have any other questions about directions or the snowshoeing group, please contact Don Clarke at operations@theoutfitters.nf.ca. Social 6:30 p.m.
Mardi Gras Night at The Fluvarium 3rd Annual Mardi Gras Night at The Fluvarium with Billy and the Bruisers. There will be hors d’oeuvres, prepared by The Fluvarium’s own Red Seal Chef Antoine Harding, games, and auction items ranging from art to gift certificates. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with a glass of champagne, mask and beads at the door, some New Orleans-inspired jazz music, and a little clowning around. To cap it all off get ready for dancing until midnight. Tickets are $75. Call to purchase: 754-3474. Proceeds from the event go towards supporting environmental education at The Fluvarium. Theatre 7 p.m.
Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe Presented by Holy Heart of Mary
Performing Arts, and on stage at Holy Heart Theatre. This new dramatization of C.S. Lewis’ classic, set in the land of Narnia, faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into the exciting, neverto-be-forgotten Narnia. Excitement for the whole family! Visit theatreheart.com for tickets.
8 p.m.
Wit
A riveting and inspiring play about courage, portraying a woman in the late stages of ovarian cancer. Play by Margaret Edson, directed by Louise Kearley. Onstage at the Barbara Barrett Theatre. Tickets on sale at 729-3900 or artsandculturecentre.com. Show not recommended for children. Saturday, March 10 Groups 2 p.m.
Easter Afternoon Tea Hosted by The Ladies of the Sabre at the Mazol Shrine Centre (530 Topsail Rd.). Tickets $10, includes spins on Easter baskets, and prizes for the best three Easter bonnets. For tickets, call Sylvia Downey at 368-0696. Live Music 5 p.m.
Bill Kelly Performing at O’reily’s. 6:30 p.m.
Dave White Performing at Green Sleeves.
8:15 p.m. Greeley’s Reel Performing at O’reilly’s.
11 p.m.
Chris Ryan Trio Performing at Green Sleeves.
11:30 p.m. Station Road Performing at O’reilly’s. Sports 7 p.m.
St. John’s Edge Basketball
St. John’s Edge vs. London at Mile One Centre. Doors open at 6 p.m. Theatre 8 p.m. Wit
A riveting and inspiring play about courage, portraying a woman in the late stages of ovarian cancer. Play by Margaret Edson, directed by Louise Kearley. Onstage at the Barbara Barrett Theatre. Tickets on sale at 729-3900 or artsandculturecentre.com. Show not recommended for children. Sunday, March 11 Live Music 11 a.m.
Annual St. Patrick’s Family Event Featuring Conway and special guests at O’reilly’s, including 9-year-old accordion player Luke Mercer and the St. Pat’s Dancers. There’ll also be face painting, balloons and more. Free entry. All are welcome.
3:30 p.m.
Sunday Traditional Session Fergus Brown O’byrne and Tony White co-host at O’reilly’s. Fun for the whole family. Bring an instrument and play along, or just enjoy the music.
6 p.m.
Gospel Open Mike
St. John’s Retired Citizens’ Association (10 Bennett Ave.) is hosting a gospel open mike. $5 at the door. Doors open 6 p.m., music starts at 7 p.m. Canteen service available. All are welcome.
7 p.m.
Dave Whitty Performing at Green Sleeves.
Fergus O’byrne Performing at O’reilly’s.
7:30 p.m.
Chansons á boire Drinking songs at The Ship Pub en français! La Rose des Vents will teach you some simple French rounds and drinking songs, and everyone can sing them together. Sound like fun? Bien sûr! Bring a friend, bring an instrument! $10 at the door. For more information, email: chorale@acfsj.ca.
8 p.m.
NSO Recital 3: Atlantic String Quartet
Featuring the Atlantic String Quartet at the Anglican Cathedral. The NSO’S Recital Series presents highquality chamber music. The Atlantic String Quartet includes Heather Kao, Nancy Case-oates, Kate Read and Theo Weber. For more information, visit www.nsomusic.ca.
10:30 p.m.
Con O’brien and Patrick Moran Performing at O’reilly’s.
11 p.m.
Dave White Performing at Green Sleeves. Sports 7 p.m.
St. John’s Edge Basketball
St. John’s Edge vs. London at Mile One Centre. Doors open at 6 p.m. Theatre 8 p.m.
Wit
A riveting and inspiring play about courage, portraying a woman in the late stages of ovarian cancer. Play by Margaret Edson, directed by Louise Kearley. Onstage at the Barbara Barrett Theatre. Tickets on sale at 729-3900 or artsandculturecentre.com. Show not recommended for children. Monday, March 12 Live Music 6 p.m.
Dave White Performing at Green Sleeves.
10 p.m.
Damian Follett Performing at Green Sleeves. Tuesday, March 13 Live Music 6 p.m.
Andrew Rodgers Performing at Green Sleeves.
10 p.m.
Dave White Performing at Green Sleeves. Seniors 10:30 a.m.
Gentle Yoga
Gentle yoga with Sherry Ryan at Coakers Meadow, Torbay Road. Each session is one hour and is ideal for seniors. A six-week session is $80. For more information or to register, contact info@sherryryan.com or 631-6138. Wednesday, March 14 Games 12 p.m.
Lunch and Bridge
Come down for lunch and bridge every Wednesday at the Remax Centre in St. John’s. Contact Shirley Kelly at 754-3260 to register. Groups 10:30 a.m.
Beginner Guitar Lessons
Held every Wednesday morning until noon at St. John’s Retired Citizens’ Association (10 Bennett Ave.). $5 per session. Open to the public. Live Music 6 p.m.
Dave White Performing at Green Sleeves.
10 p.m.
Damian Follett Performing at Green Sleeves. Thursday, March 15 Children 10 a.m.
Active Playgroup Recreation staff are on site at the Paul Reynolds Community Centre to encourage active play and facilitate opportunities for story time, music and creative play for lots of activity and fun. For children up to five years old and their caregivers; $3 per child; no cost for children under six months old. Social 12:30 p.m.
Soup Luncheon and Social Wesley United Church is hosting a soup luncheon and social, including an auction and a game of bridge. Tickets $12. To purchase, call Pheobe at 726-1689, Marvin at 579-7900 or the church office at 579-3682. Lecture 7 p.m.
Sleep as a Foundation for Health A free public lecture by Dr. Sheila Garland, a clinical psychologist and assistant professor of psychology and oncology at Memorial University. She is the director of the Sleep, Health and Wellness Lab. Join Dr. Garland in IIC-2001, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation at Memorial University and learn how to use the latest in sleep science to improve your overall health and well-being. She will talk about why we sleep, how we sleep, and how to fix your sleep if it gets off track. Free parking in Lot 17.