What’s happening this week
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Saturday, June 2 Causes
Ongoing
Ugly Fat Quarter Quilt Challenge The Fabric Merchant’s 1st annual Ugly Fat Quarter Challenge: 11 local quilters were given a fat quarter of fabric and three weeks to slice it, dice it and add to it to create a 50” x 50” quilt. The entire fat quarter had to be evident on the pieced front of the quilt, but otherwise the quilters could choose their ultimate design. Completed quilts are hung throughout Posie Row & Co. until June 9. People are invited to vote for their favourite. Everyone who votes is entered to win a $50 gift certificate. On June 10, the quilt with the most votes will be awarded a $500 gift certificate from The Fabric Merchant. Participants are encouraged to donate their quilts to Daffodil Place.
Children
10 a.m.
N.L. Kids and Family Expo Check out the 7th annual N.L. Kids and Family Expo at the Techniplex Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. With over 75 vendors 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 that 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 on Saturday, June 2 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, life-size 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. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Live Music
1 p.m.
Fortunate Ones
Fred’s Records presents: Fortunate Ones – a very special event! Their first St. John’s performance of 2018 is a free show and signing session at Fred’s Records. New CD and vinyl celebration.
5 p.m.
Bill Kelly Performing at O’reilly’s.
6:30 p.m.
Rob Cook Performing at Green Sleeves.
7 p.m.
Alex Dinn Performing at Nautical Nellies.
David Guy Performing at The Battery Café.
8 p.m.
Irish Descendants Performing at O’reilly’s.
10 p.m.
Daisy Cutters, Sea Dogs, and Electrikompany Performing at Distortion.
The Burning Hell, Thelma & Louise, and Lo Siento Performing at The Ship.
10:30 p.m.
Sean Murray and the Shiny Buttons Performing at The Black Sheep, 164 Water St.
11 p.m.
Tequila Rockingbirds Performing at Green Sleeves.
11:30 p.m.
The Mahones Performing at O’reilly’s.
Shopping
9 a.m.
St. John’s Farmers’ Market
The first market of the 11th season at the Lions Club Chalet.
Sunday, June 3 Causes
1 p.m.
Gutsy Walk for Crohn’s and Colitis The Eastern Avalon Chapter of Crohn’s and Colitis Canada is holding its annual Gutsy Walk event at St. Theresa’s School on Mundy Pond Road. The fun family event takes place across Canada each year to raise funds for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis research and patient programs. Event registration begins at 1 p.m. and the walk starts at 2 p.m. around Mundy Pond. Refreshments will be served after the walk and there will be fun activities for kids. Anyone interested in participating in Gutsy Walk, or volunteering for the event, can call Marion Organ at 895-7728 or email marionorgan@ yahoo.ca.
Children
10 a.m.
N.L. Kids and Family Expo Check out the 7th annual N.L. Kids and Family Expo at the Techniplex Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. With over 75 vendors 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, contests, 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 that includes four free plays, face painting, all stage performances, mascot visits, reptile shows and more.
Radio
2 p.m. VOWR’S Guest Interview
Host Barbara De Land speaks with Sheila Miller, who learned about and took part in a challenging climbing expedition to the Nepalese base camp of Mount Everest in order to raise funds for True Patriot Love, a foundation which supports war veterans struggling to rejoin civilian life. She describes the climb and what it meant to her. Rebroadcast June 6 at 7 p.m. Listen at VOWR am 800, VOWR.ORG, cable radio Rogers 956, Bell Aliant 745.
Live Music
3:30 p.m.
Traditional Session
Stop by to hear some traditional Irish-newfoundland music at O’reilly’s.
7 p.m.
Dave Whitty Performing at Green Sleeves.
Lyrics and Lilts
The Newfoundland Writers’ Guild’s 50th anniversary Lyrics and Lilts celebration at The Ship Pub. Come enjoy an evening of poetry, prose, recitation and music. Free admission.
Fergus O’byrne Performing at O’reilly’s.
10:30 p.m.
Con O’brien & Patrick Moran Performing at O’reilly’s.
11 p.m.
Dave White Performing at Green Sleeves.
Monday, June 4 Discussion
7 p.m.
Art to Inform
Designed to highlight issues surrounding the arts within an international context, Opera on the Avalon’s Symposium Series offers panel discussions and audience conversation around artistic, social, and political issues relating to mainstage productions. This second event in the series, cohosted with the PFLAG St. John’s Chapter, looks at art as a source of communication, an instrument for raising awareness, possessing the power to inspire equality and influence attitudinal change. By gathering together some of the most influential creators of art St. John’s has to offer, we hope to start an informative discussion about the importance of art to inform social change within our community. The discussion will be moderated by PFLAG St. John’s Chapter co-chair Charles Paul Murphy. Confirmed panelists include Robert Chafe (St. John’s playwright, artistic director and playwright for Artistic Fraud of Newfoundland) and Laura Kaminsky (composer of As One). Music entertainment by Spectrum. Free event at Rocket Bakery.
Live Music
6 p.m.
Dave White Performing at Green Sleeves.
9 p.m.
Denis Balsom
Monday Blues at Yes B’ys Social Bar with Denis Balsom. Pay what you can cover. 19+.
10 p.m.
Damian Follett Performing at Green Sleeves.
10:30 p.m.
Larry Foley Performing at O’reilly’s.
Ongoing
NSO welcomes The Tenors
The Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra (NSO) is happy to announce that tickets are on sale now 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 multi-platinum sales, performed for the likes of Oprah Winfrey and Queen Elizabeth II, and shared stages with superstars such as Paul Mccartney and Justin Bieber. Tickets, including a limited number of VIP meet-andgreet packages, can be purchased through the Mile One Centre box office, by phone at 576-7657 or online at www.mileonecentre.com.
Tuesday, June 5 Classes
10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. Wisdom Healing Qigong Come “Awaken the Energy Within”! Relax! EN-JOY! Weekly wellness classes with Sheila Leonard at The Lantern, 35 Barnes Rd. Classes are ongoing throughout June, at 10:30 a.m. for the beyond beginners class and 1:30 p.m. for the beginners class. Focus on postural alignment, gentle repetitive movements, visualization, sound and focused attention. Call 727-7863 or visit www.sheilaleonard.ca for more information.
Gardening
8 p.m.
Spring plant sale and meeting Looking for a variety of inexpensive, “tried and true” local plants to enhance your garden? Join us at the Newfoundland Horticultural Society’s spring plant sale at St. David’s Church Hall on Elizabeth Avenue. Prior to the sale, Lorna Hogan of Murray’s Landscape Services will be our guest speaker and will let us know what’s new in the greenhouse. New members and the public are welcome.
Live Music
12:30 p.m.
Trad Tunes at Rocket Bakery Enjoy some of Newfoundland’s best as they gather and play a selection of traditional Newfoundland music at Rocket Bakery from 12:30-1:30 p.m. This is a free event.
6 p.m.
Andrew Rodgers Performing at Green Sleeves.
10 p.m.
Dave White Performing at Green Sleeves.
Open Mic
Open mic night at O’reilly’s.
Wednesday, June 6 Children
Ongoing
Fluvarium’s Summer Nature Camps Registration is now open for The Fluvarium’s summer nature camps, designed to capture the interest and the imagination of young campers ages six through 12. Fish on Long Pond, swim at the Aquarena, relax in the forest and explore nature through engaging and thought-provoking programs. Camp cost is $165 (plus HST) and campers will be provided with a T-shirt. Limited space is available, and some weeks fill fast, so call 754-3474 to register.
Classes
10 a.m.
Boxing to Beat Parkinson’s Presented by the Parkinson Society Newfoundland and Labrador, this is a specialized exercise program for Parkinson’s patients using boxing techniques. These one-hour classes are free, and are offered every Wednesday at Boxfit, 878 Topsail Rd. Call 754-4428 for details.
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 throughout 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. 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.
Groups
7:30 p.m.
Overeaters Anonymous Overeaters Anonymous meets at St. James United Church on Elizabeth Avenue every Wednesday. For more information, call 7381742.
Games
8 p.m.
Bingo
Weekly bingo at the Mazol Shrine Centre, 530 Topsail Rd.
Live Music
6 p.m.
Dave White Performing at Green Sleeves.
7 p.m.
Chris Hennessy Performing at O’reilly’s.
10 p.m.
Damian Follett Performing at Green Sleeves.
10:30 p.m.
Heel ’N’ Toe Performing at O’reilly’s.