What’s happening this week
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Tuesday, July 24 Classes
12 p.m.
T’ai Chi Chih
Free one-hour T’ai Chi Chih sessions with Sheila Leonard on the Government House lawn. All welcome. Lessons include 20 gentle, repetitive movements that are easy to learn. Simply come and follow along. For more information, visit www. sheilaleonard.ca.
Entertainment
6:30 p.m.
Fishcakes & Accordions Experience O’brien’s Music is partnering with Rocket Bakery to offer a unique hands-on experience with the quintessential Newfoundland folk instrument: the button accordion. Visit Rocket Bakery to find out all about how the instrument works and we’ll even help you try your hand at playing a tune. While you listen to traditional Newfoundland tunes played on a variety of different instruments, you’ll learn about how the button accordion came to be so popular in Newfoundland and you’ll enjoy Rocket Bakery’s take on a traditional fish cake dinner featuring two of Rocket’s special kitchen party fish cakes, salad, dessert and tea or coffee. Beer and wine available, too. $45 per person. Event runs 6:30-8 p.m.
Fundraiser
7 p.m.
Crib
The weekly crib game in support of Ronald Mcdonald House continues every Tuesday in the basement of St. Teresa’s Church. Admission is $5, with a prize awarded to the winner. The event is open to everyone. Contact Andrew Walsh at 726-3935 for more information.
Upcoming
Fish Fry at the Fluvarium
Save the date: on July 31 our Red Seal chef, Antoine Harding, will prepare a delicious three-course fish dinner for the Fluvarium’s annual Fish Fry Fundraiser. All proceeds go toward children’s environmental education programs. Call 754-FISH (3474) for tickets. Tickets are $40 for adults and $20 for children 12 and under.
Groups
7:30 p.m.
Inner Healing Ministry
Do you need to find time for you? The Inner Healing Ministry meets every Tuesday evening at the Wesley Church basement on Patrick Street. It is an hour of spiritual music, quiet time, and also a chance to meet new people from all denominations. Open to everyone. Come and see if it’s for you. For more information, call Roger at 895-3499.
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.
10 p.m.
Open Mike Night
Hosted by Chris Ryan at O’reilly’s.
Theatre
8 p.m.
Between Breaths
Artistic Fraud in collaboration with Canada’s National Arts Centre, English Theatre, presents Robert Chafe’s play “Between Breaths” at the LSPU Hall. Featuring: Steve O’connell,
Berni Stapleton, Darryl Hopkins, Steve Maloney, Brianna Gosse and Kevin Woolridge and original music composed by The Once. The play runs Tuesdays-saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m., until July 29.
Wednesday, July 25 Activities
12:15 p.m.
Free yoga
Join us for free, weekly, all-levels outdoor yoga on the lawn of Government House, 50 Military Road, in St. John’s all summer long on Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m. (45 mins). Weather permitting. Meet at the greenhouse. Bring your yoga mat. Classes are intended for adults.
Classes
10 a.m.
Boxing to Beat Parkinson’s Specialized exercise program at Boxfit, 878 Topsail Rd., for Parkinson’s patients using boxing techniques. Classes are free. Call 754-4428 for details.
5 p.m.
Fishcraft
Join Fishing for Success at Rocket Bakery from 5-8 p.m. for a familyfriendly evening of hands-on activities that are all about fish and fishing. Learn ancient skills of weaving rope and knitting net — but with a modern twist all your own. Make your very own souvenir to keep. Learn skills that have been handed down through Newfoundland and Labrador families for generations.
7:30 p.m.
Aikido
Aikido is an effective martial art with an ethical approach: use the aggressor’s energy against them without harming them. Get fit and focused while having fun. Aikido is offered by the Fudoshin School of Aikido at St. Theresa School, 100 Mundy Pond Rd. It’s a welcoming place for everyone. It is a non-profit with a low monthly membership fee; no one is turned away for financial reasons. For more information, visit: www.2017.fudoshinaikikai.ca.
Groups
7:30 p.m.
Overeaters Anonymous Regular weekly meeting held every Wednesday at St. James United Church on Elizabeth Avenue. For more information, call 738-1742.
Live Music
7 p.m.
Chris Hennessy Performing at O’reilly’s.
The Diversity Stage
An inclusive summer concert series dedicated to featuring a balanced and dynamic lineup of musicians. The concert series will be free for all ages on the George Street Main Stage in Prince Edward Plaza each Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. until Sept. 12. Presented by Corby Spirit and Wine Ltd. and Coors Light. Artists
will include the following (in no particular order): Janet Cull Band, Denis Parker, Carolina East, Rum Ragged, The Kubasonics, Clare Follett, Kalem Mahoney, Rachael Cousins, and Mick Davis & His Skinny Jims.
10:30 p.m.
Heel ’N’ Toe Performing at O’reilly’s.
Poetry
6:30 p.m.
Mary Dalton
An evening of poetry and discussion with author Mary Dalton at the Holyrood Public Library. Mary Dalton is the author of five books of poetry, among them “Merrybegot,” “Red Ledger” and “Hooking: A Book of Centos.” Her work has been anthologized in Canada, the U.S., Ireland, England and Belgium. This is a free event. Call 229-7852 for more information.
Radio
7:30 p.m.
VOWR guest interview Barbara De Land speaks with Paul Winsor, an IT support analyst who offers descriptions of basic electronic communication devices which might appeal to those considering their purchase and use. He suggests some guidelines to keep in mind before buying, and highlights user-friendly and effective devices for different users and their needs. Tune in on VOWR AM 800, online at vowr.org, cable radio Rogers 945, or Bell Aliant 756.
Social
3 p.m.
Garden Party
Lt.-gov. Judy Foote and Howard Foote welcome the public at a garden party on the grounds of Government House, 50 Military Rd., from 3-4:30 p.m. In the event of rain, it will go ahead the next day.
Storytelling
7 p.m.
Anita Best and Karen Carroll
The St. John’s Storytelling Festival, in partnership with The Rooms, presents Anita Best and Karen Carroll with “Dropped Threads — Weaving Women’s Stories, Past and Present.” Free with admission to The Rooms. Cash bar available. The Rooms is wheelchair accessible. Through song, story and recitation, “Dropped Threads” will wend its way through the world of women both past and present — with a dash of Newfoundland magic for good measure. Close your eyes and relive the symphony of sounds and scents of mom’s kitchen, then venture into the mythical past. Join these storytellers on a fabulous journey that will stimulate your senses, warm your heart and welcome you to connect with your own fond memories of family and place.
Theatre
8 p.m.
Between Breaths
Artistic Fraud in collaboration with Canada’s National Arts Centre, English Theatre, presents Robert Chafe’s play “Between Breaths” at the LSPU Hall. Featuring: Steve O’connell,
Berni Stapleton, Darryl Hopkins, Steve Maloney, Brianna Gosse and Kevin Woolridge and original music composed by The Once. The play runs Tuesday-saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. until July 29.
Thursday, July 26 Activities
10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Other Women Walk
A historical walking tour featuring multiple performances at standing stops in and around Bannerman Park. Professional actors perform as various women from 1922 St. John’s. The tour departs twice daily: at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on weekdays between July 23 and Aug. 10, rain or shine, from the corner of Rennies Mill Road and Circular Road. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Learn more at Otherwomenwalk.com or on Facebook.
6:30 p.m.
Death in the Stacks — Murder Mystery
Join us at the Marjorie Mews Public Library as we try to crack the case of the “Death in the Stacks.” There will be clues, a crime scene and lots of fun. Register with your library card, as space is limited. No card? No problem. They are free. This event is suitable for teens and adults only. For more information about this event, call 737-3020. 8 p.m.
Bingo
Bingo at Blackmarsh Legion. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and bingo begins at 8 p.m. Canteen available.
Classes
Noon
Backyard Composting
The City of St. John’s, in partnership with the MMSB and MUN Botanical Garden, are offering a free backyard composting information session at MUN Botanical Garden to residents of St. John’s. You can purchase a standard compost bin for $50 or a tumbler bin for $75 (HST included). This session is for St. John’s residents only. You can attend a free backyard composting information session without registering. If you will be purchasing a bin after the session, it is cash only. Receipts will be provided.
6:30 p.m.
Pests and Disease Gardening Workshop
What’s wrong with my plant? Summer is the time of year to watch for insect and disease issues on our outdoor plants. Join Todd Boland
at MUN Botanical Garden for the Pests and Disease: Preventative and Troubleshooting workshop, as he shows and describes the more common insect, disease or physiological plant problems we are likely to encounter in the St. John’s area. Feel free to bring along a sample of a plant problem you have, for us to discuss with the group. This workshop runs from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and is $15 plus tax per person.
Games
2 p.m.
Card Craze in Topsail
The Card Craze is happening at St. John the Evangelist Parish Hall on Rectory Road in Topsail. There will be tea and treats. Tickets are $10.
Live Music
5 p.m.
Fergus O’byrne Performing at O’reilly’s.
5:30 p.m. Homely-made Jam Session
Join Matthew Hornell at Rocket Bakery for some home cookin’ and The Homely-made Jam Session featuring everything from bluegrass to old-time tunes. Free event.
8 p.m.
Irish Descendants Performing at O’reilly’s.
Olivia Jones
Tvål Skincare is excited to announce that Olivia Jones will be the second local musician featured in our ongoing summer series. Every Thursday, Tvål will stay open late until 8 p.m., making the most of our gorgeous Newfoundland summer evenings by sharing our space with some of the many talented local musicians in the capital city. Join us at 151 Water St. for a short set from Olivia Jones.
11:30 p.m. Ceiligh Performing at O’reilly’s.
Theatre
8 p.m.
Between Breaths
Artistic Fraud in collaboration with Canada’s National Arts Centre, English Theatre, presents Robert Chafe’s play “Between Breaths” at the LSPU Hall. Featuring: Steve O’connell, Berni Stapleton, Darryl Hopkins, Steve Maloney, Brianna Gosse and Kevin Woolridge and original music composed by The Once. The play runs Tuesday-saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. until July 29.