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Wednesday, March 21 Games
12 p.m.
Lunch and Bridge
Lunch and bridge every Wednesday at the Remax Centre in St. John’s. Contact Shirley Kelly at 754-3260 to register.
8 p.m.
Bingo
Weekly bingo at the Mazol Shrine Centre, 530 Topsail Rd.
Groups
10 a.m.
Boxing to Beat Parkinson’s Presented by Parkinson Society NL, a specialized exercise program at Boxfit, 878 Topsail Rd., for Parkinson’s patients using boxing techniques. Classes are free and happen every Wednesday. Call 754-4428 for details.
10:30 a.m.
Beginner Guitar Lessons
Held every Wednesday morning until noon at the St. John’s Retired Citizens’ Association, 10 Bennett Ave. $5 per session. Open to the public.
7 p.m.
Cabot Toastmasters Club
Is a fear of public speaking holding you back? Drop in to our meeting at Mount Pearl City Hall to learn what we’re all about. For more information, simply Google “Cabot Toastmasters.”
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction A free orientation session at The Lantern, 35 Barnes Rd., about Maureen Barry’s upcoming Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course, runs every Tuesday evening from April 3 to May 22. MBSR is an approach to self-care that teaches stress management techniques that are powerful and long-lasting, shown from research over the past 20 years. To register or for more information, call 685-6027 or email mbsr.stjohns@ gmail.com.
Live Music
6 p.m.
Dave White Performing at Green Sleeves.
10 p.m.
Damian Follett Performing at Green Sleeves.
Thursday, March 22 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.
Comedy
9 p.m.
Jokes at John’s
Comedy night at Trapper John’s Museum & Pub. Hosted by Nicole Downton. This week’s headliner is Veronica Dymond. No cover.
Games
8 p.m.
Bingo
Bingo at Blackmarsh Legion. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and bingo begins at 8 p.m. Canteen available.
Bitters Trivia
Trivia night at Bitters Pub with hosts Kyle and Troy. Free to enter. Several chances to win awesome prizes.
Trivia Matters
Join host Geoff Inder for trivia at The Station.
History
2:30 p.m.
Hiking Through Time Dressed in a tunic and trousers like it was 1612, interpreter Chris Martin hiked around Trinity Bay following in the steps of English explorer Henry Crout. Come to The Rooms to hear about his adventures and what he learned about life in the Newfoundland environment during the 17th century. This program is included with the cost of regular admission. Free for Rooms members.
Live Music 6:30 p.m.
Rob Cook Performing at Green Sleeves.
11 p.m.
Mark Manning & Carl Peters Performing at Green Sleeves Pub & Eatery.
Social
2:30 p.m. Multiculturalism Week Reception Multiculturalism Week is held annually during the third week of March, to celebrate diversity and the contributions of newcomers to the cultural fabric of Newfoundland and Labrador. The City of St. John’s hosts this reception at city hall featuring: Tales from Afar Launch (with the Heritage Foundation of NL), Neighbours App Demonstration (with Music, Media and Place at Memorial University), photo exhibits (with the Association for New Canadians and La Fédération des francophones de Terreneuve et du Labrador). Contact immigration@stjohns.ca with parking inquiries. Email immigration@ stjohns.ca or call 576-2325 with questions regarding accessibility or any other inquiries.
Theatre
8 p.m. Almost Baymous
A sketch comedy show written and performed by a group of artistic good-for-nothing millennials. It’s intelligent, risqué, sexually charged and, of course, full of heart. Join us at LSPU Hall for a night of original sketches, comedic songs and characters that remind you of your greasy uncle. Call 753-4531 or visit rca.nf.ca for tickets.
Friday, March 23 Causes
6:45 p.m.
Karma Ride for Special Olympics Join Bespoke Cycle for a 45-minute class where you’ll make a difference to the community. Minimum $10 cash donation and 100 per cent of the proceeds from the karma rides go to Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador. This class is not available for online sign-up (and does not use existing credits). If you want to book a bike, connect with us at the studio or just drop in on Friday.
Live Music
4 p.m.
Rob Cook Performing at Green Sleeves.
8 p.m.
Cat Bowring and Wade Tarling Performing at Granite Bar. No cover.
Damian Follett Performing at Green Sleeves.
10:30 p.m.
Colleen Power Band Performing at The Black Sheep.
Town House, Property, Thelma & Louise
All performing at The Ship Pub. $10 cover.
12 a.m.
Boys & Girls Performing at Green Sleeves.
Seniors
10:30 a.m.
Gentle Yoga
Gentle yoga with Sherry Ryan on Lemarchant Road. Each session is one hour in length and is ideal for seniors. A six-week session is $80. For more information or to register, contact info@sherryryan.com or 631-6138.
7 p.m.
Open Mike
St. John’s Retired Citizens’ Association’s monthly Friday open mike show at 10 Bennett Ave.
Theatre
8 p.m.
Almost Baymous
A sketch comedy show written and performed by a group of artistic good-for-nothing millennials. It’s intelligent, risqué, sexually charged and, of course, full of heart. Join us at LSPU Hall for a night of original sketches, comedic songs and characters that remind you of your greasy uncle. Call 753-4531 or visit rca.nf.ca for tickets.
Saturday, March 24 Live Music
1 p.m.
Waterfront Fire
Come celebrate Waterfront Fire’s new album with a free show, including vinyl and CD signing post-show, at Fred’s Records.
6:30 p.m.
Dave White Performing at Green Sleeves.
11 p.m.
Boys & Girls Performing at Green Sleeves.
Social
8 a.m.
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Topsail United Church Men’s Club is hosting their annual “Breakfast with the Easter Bunny” until 11 a.m. Delicious food is $8 for adults and $4 for children under 12. There will be face painting, colouring and pictures with the Easter Bunny. All are welcome.
7:30 p.m.
A Night Out with Aurora & Friends Join us for a fundraiser for the Aurora Women’s Choir at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 50, in Conception Bay South. With special musical hosts Dana Parsons and Wade Tarling, and featuring the Aurora Women’s Choir. Tickets are just $20, including food. Must be purchased in advance, and a limited number are available. Get yours at www. coastalsounds.ca, at Taylor’s Fish Market or through choir members. Silent auction, raffles, 50/50, door prizes, cash bar. 19+.
Theatre
8 p.m.
Almost Baymous
A sketch comedy show written and performed by a group of artistic good-for-nothing millennials. It’s intelligent, risqué, sexually charged and, of course, full of heart. Join us at LSPU Hall for a night of original sketches, comedic songs, and characters that remind you of your greasy uncle. Call 753-4531 or visit
Sunday, March 25 Live Music
7 p.m.
Dave Whitty Performing at Green Sleeves.
11 p.m.
Dave White Performing at Green Sleeves.
Social
1 p.m.
Paint and Sip
Paint and sip with Bobbi Pike Art in support of Canadian National Institute for the Blind at 70 The Boulevard. $40 per person includes all art supplies, instruction and snacks. No experience necessary. Everyone walks away with their own piece of art. Event run until 5 p.m. Email for more information: amanda.halliday@cnib.ca.
Monday, March 26 Live Music 6 p.m.
Dave White Performing at Green Sleeves.
10 p.m.
Damian Follett Performing at Green Sleeves.
Tuesday, March 27 Games
7 p.m.
Weekly Crib Game
The weekly crib game in support of Ronald Mcdonald House continues in the basement of St. Teresa’s Church. Admission is $5 per person, with a prize for the winner. We have many people able to teach the game as you go along, so no experience is required. All are welcome for an evening of fun while supporting a good cause.
History
7:30 p.m.
Family History Society Lecture A lecture by Shane O’dea, professor of English and public orator at Memorial. O’dea has long been involved with preservation in Newfoundland and his topic is “The Genealogy of a House: Researching an 1834 Structure in John’s.” The meeting will be held at Hampton Hall, Marine Institute, Ridge Road. Admission is free. Free parking is available.