What’s happening this week
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Wednesday, May 30 Art
1 p.m.
Dave Hoddinott
Dave Hoddinott is the artist-inresidence at the Heritage Shop, 309 Water St., until June 17. Visit Dave at the second-floor gallery, where you can watch him paint and view his artwork every Wednesday through Sunday from 1-5 p.m.
Ongoing
Artssmarts deadline
Artsnl is accepting online applications from schools, school boards or groups of schools to operate Artssmarts projects. Artssmarts provides funding to schools to bring professional artists into the classroom to help teachers and students integrate arts activities into non-arts subject areas. The application deadline is May 31 (for projects starting after Sept. 15, 2018 and completed by June 22, 2019). Visit https://artsnl.smartsimple.ca to apply. Contact Artsnl with any questions at 866-726-2212 (toll-free).
Causes
6:30 p.m.
Dining in the Dark
It’s exciting. Maybe a little unnerving. A culinary experience where you are blindfolded. Dining in the Dark is a sensory experience that allows you to use your sense of smell, taste, hearing and touch to experience the exceptional food and wine at the Gypsy Tea Room. Hosted by the Canadian National Institute for the Blind Newfoundland and Labrador, Dining in the Dark challenges the perspective of what it means to live with vision loss. The experience awakens the senses and turns the table on society’s preconceptions toward living with vision loss and blindness. We hope you will join us for a fabulous three-course meal with beverage pairings. Tickets are $125 per person. Contact Amanda for more information: 709-7541180, extension 5807.
Classes
10:30 a.m.
T’ai Chi Chih
Come “Awaken the Energy Within”! Relax! EN-JOY! Weekly wellness classes with Sheila Leonard at The Lantern, 35 Barnes Rd. Classes are ongoing now through June, at 10:30 a.m. for new and returning students. Includes 20 gentle, repetitive movements that help increase the flow of our natural energy. Call 727-7863 or visit www.sheilaleonard.ca for more information.
Documentary
5 p.m.
Rising Voices
Youth are demanding change in their communities. This special screening of the documentary “Rising Voices” plus a youth panel and discussion takes place at the Bruneau Centre at Memorial University. Event runs until 9 p.m. Free admission. For more information on
the film, visit www.risingvoices.ca. For more information on the event, e-mail fishing@islandrooms.org.
Games
8 p.m.
Bingo
Weekly bingo at the Mazol Shrine Centre (530 Topsail Rd.).
Live Music
6 p.m.
Rob Cook Performing at Green Sleeves.
7 p.m.
Chris Hennessy Performing at O’reilly’s.
10:30 p.m.
Heel ’N’ Toe Performing at O’reilly’s.
Thursday, May 31 Classes
1:30 p.m.
T’ai Chi Chih
Come “Awaken the Energy Within”! Relax! EN-JOY! Weekly wellness classes with Sheila Leonard at The Lantern, 35 Barnes Rd. This beyond beginners class is ongoing now through June at 1:30 p.m. Refining our practice of the 20 gentle repetitive movements, helping further increase the flow of our natural energy. Call 727-7863 or visit www.sheilaleonard.ca for more information.
Dance
6:30 p.m.
Salsa Workshop Memorial University of Newfoundland’s Ballroom and Latin Dance Club is extending the invite to everyone to attend our $5 salsa workshop at The Landing (University Centre — 3018) at Memorial University. No partner or experience required. The beginner salsa lesson is from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and the advanced salsa lesson is from 7:30-8:30 p.m. More details can be found at www.munbldc.com.
Environment
6:30 p.m.
Really Saving the Bees “Really Saving the Bees – Newfoundland & Labrador’s Native Pollinators and How to Encourage
Them in Your Garden” – a talk at MUN Botanical Garden (306 Mount Scio Rd.). Entomologist Dr. Barry Hicks of College of the North Atlantic and vice-president of the NLBKA, and Todd Boland of the MUN Botanical Garden will talk about the native bee species that live all around us, and how to keep them healthy and thriving. This session is designed to show people the wide variety of pollinators and their need for a clean environment and places to make nests. The best varieties of plants to provide good forage through the growing season will be highlighted, and what you can do to help save these important bee species. This event runs until 8 p.m. is tickets are $5. Space is limited to 60 seats.
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 p.m.
Mark Manning & Carl Peters Performing at Green Sleeves.
11:30 p.m. Ceiligh Performing at O’reilly’s.
Ongoing
NSO welcomes The Tenors
The Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra (NSO) is happy to announce that tickets are on sale for the NSO Exxonmobil Big Ticket, the NSO’S annual fundraiser. The concert will take place on Oct. 11 at Mile One Centre, and will feature The Tenors, backed by the NSO. A decade after forming in their native Canada, The Tenors are an international success story. With their robust singing and seamless blend of classical and contemporary pop textures, Victor Micallef, Clifton Murray, and Fraser Walters have scored multiplatinum sales, performed for the likes of Oprah Winfrey and Queen Elizabeth II and shared stages with superstars such as Paul Mccartney to Justin Bieber. Tickets, including a limited number of VIP meet and greet packages, can be purchased at the Mile One Centre box office, by phone at 576-7657 or online at www.mileonecentre.com.
Friday, June 1 Causes
Upcoming
Giant flea market
The St. John’s Retired Citizens Association will hold a giant flea market at 10 Bennett Ave. on Saturday, June 9. The doors open at 9 a.m. and admission is just 50 cents. Donations may be dropped off on Friday, June 8 between 9 a.m and 1 p.m.
Children
2:30 p.m.
Young Scientist
In celebration of World Oceans Day on June 8, flow on down to Manuels River to learn about how rivers and oceans are connected, who lives in and around the water, and what we can do to protect them. Parents or guardians must attend with their children. $7 (HST included) per person or free with membership. No pre-registration needed.
Fundraiser
6:30 p.m.
‘Our Culture Sings’ Gala
The Our Culture Sings Gala at the CLB Armoury will be an amazing evening hosted by Tom Power, with entertainment by Alan Doyle, Michelle Doyle, Paul Kinsman, The Halliday Sisters, Alanna Fitzpatrick, Abra Whitney and more. Highlights of the evening include a gourmet dinner prepared by chef Todd Perrin and the Mallard Cottage crew, live performances, and silent and live auctions. Proceeds to support Shallaway Youth Choir. For tickets, visit https://goo.gl/3ygyqr.
Live Music
4 p.m.
Derek Graham Performing at Green Sleeves.
5 p.m.
Chris Hennessy Performing at O’reilly’s.
8 p.m.
Damian Follett Performing at Green Sleeves.
Irish Descendants Performing at O’reilly’s.
8:30 p.m.
Heirrito Onelvis Performing at Boca Tapas Bar.
10 p.m.
Trend and The Skeats Performing at The Ship.
11:30 p.m.
The Mahones Performing at O’reilly’s.
12 a.m.
Tequila Rockingbirds Performing at Green Sleeves.
Saturday, June 2 Children
10 a.m.
NL Kids & Family Expo
Check out the 7th annual NL Kids & Family Expo at the Techniplex today and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. With over 75 vendors all catering to kids and families, it’s a great place to come shop, gather information, and have a fun-filled day with the entire family! There will be a massive kids zone, stage events, contesting, major prizes and lots of surprises along the way. Admission is $7 for adults, $4 for children age two to 14, and free for children under two. Children’s admission includes a Kids Zone pass which includes four free plays, face painting, all stage performances, mascot visits, reptile shows and more.
World Oceans Day Family Event Whether you live inland or on the coast, we are all connected to the ocean. This free family event showcases attractions for all ages, including a variety of interactive and educational activities related to our oceans and fisheries. Members of the public can learn to age a seal, touch a sea cucumber, pilot an underwater remotely operated vehicle, explore a fisheries patrol boat, listen to the sounds of whales communicating and much more. There will also be touch tanks, lifesize marine animal replicas and prize draws. Join us at the Marine Institute from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and discover the world beneath our oceans. For more information, contact mabutt@cpaws.org.
Dance
8 p.m.
Dance on the Edge 10
The Neighbourhood Strays proudly present the 10th annual Dance on the Edge: A Celebration of Dance, featuring performers from across the province and showcasing a rich variety of dance styles. This hypnotizing event will take place at the LSPU Hall.