What’s happening this week
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 Activities
1 p.m.
Junior Forest Wardens Family Adventure
A family hike for children and adults from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the Silver Mine Head Path from Torbay to Middle Cove. For more information and to register, check out the #playoutdoors: hike ~ woods ~ ocean listing on Event Brite at www.eventbrite.com.
2 p.m.
Victoria Park Lantern Festival
A spectacular, all-ages celebration of community at Victoria Park. Check out community booths, a kids’ zone, a barbeque with popcorn and cotton candy, a yoga class, local performers and a jar lantern-making workshop. At 8 p.m., the Neighborhood Strays belly dancers will lead a procession to the top of the hill, where the glowing lantern installation and light and fire show will be held.
Fundraiser
11:30 a.m. Gamers for the Brave
Visit Other Ocean Interactive (114 Water St.) from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for gaming, barbeque, tournaments, plus we will shave some heads for Young Adult Cancer Canada (YACC). There will be a Mario Cart tournament with a $10 entry fee with all proceeds going to YACC. Chance to win an AMD Ryzen 7 2700X processor from AMD Gaming.
Groups
11 a.m. Overeaters Anonymous
Regular one-hour meeting at the Carnell Building, 13-15 Pippy Place. For more information, call 738-1742.
Live Music
10 a.m. Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival
Various performances ongoing throughout the weekend at Bannerman Park. Full details and schedule available online at www. nlfolk.com.
Noon Brandon Bowen
Performing at O’reilly’s as part of the Lunch Time Concert Series. Free show. Tips welcome.
2 p.m.
Emily and Thomas Conway
Performing at O’reilly’s as part of the Lunch Time Concert Series. Free show. Tips welcome.
Scott Conway
Performing at Green Sleeves.
5 p.m. Bill Kelly
Performing at O’reilly’s.
6:30 p.m. Derek Graham
Performing at Green Sleeves.
8 p.m. Greeley’s Reel
Performing at O’reilly’s.
11 p.m. Groovy
Performing at Green Sleeves.
11:30 p.m. Station Road
Performing at O’reilly’s.
Theatre 11 a.m. Shake it Up!
We shake up Shakespeare to learn about his different kinds of plays, which means whether it’s comedy, tragedy, or history, it’s always a comedy! This year’s production of Shake it Up! features A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hamlet, and Julius Caesar. Presented by Shakespeare by the Sea. Written by Brendan P. Kelso, directed by Alix Reynolds. Every Saturday at the St. John’s Farmers’ Market at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Admission is pay what you can.
2 p.m. Theatre of the Mine
Plays at the Bell Island mine every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting at 2 p.m. each day. Located in the No. 4 Collar. Admission $15. Call 687-6216 for bookings and details.
5 p.m. Dinner and a show
Concert and dinner at the Lightkeeper’s Café on Bell Island with the Junior Tourism Acting Troupe performing “WW2 Comes to Bell Island” and “The Town Hall Meeting”.
6 p.m.
As You Like It
Shakespeare by the Sea Festival presents “As You Like it,” at Kenny’s Pond Park, directed by Paul Rowe. Admission is pay what you can.
6:30 p.m. Stand By Your Nan
Reserve now for “Stand By Your Nan – A Celebration of St. Patrick’s Mercy Home” dinner and a show presented by Spirit of Newfoundland at The Masonic Temple by calling 579-3023 or online at www. spiritofnewfoundland.com. Doors open 6:30 p.m. with dinner served at 7 p.m.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 5 Entertainment
5 p.m. Dinner and a show
Concert and dinner at the Lightkeeper’s Café on Bell Island with the Junior Tourism Acting Troupe performing “WW2 Comes to Bell Island” and “The Town Hall Meeting”.
Live Music
10 a.m. Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival
Various performances ongoing throughout the weekend at Bannerman Park. Full details and schedule available online at www.
nlfolk.com.
11 a.m. Anthony Mcdonald
Performing at Green Sleeves.
Noon
Youth Traditional Session
This traditional music session for young performers is part of the Lunch Time Concert Series at O’reilly’s Pub throughout July and August. Young musicians are welcome to join in on this all
ages, free show. Tips are welcome.
2 p.m.
Sunday Traditional Session
Hosted by Fergus Brown O’byrne and Tony O’brien at O’reilly’s.
3 p.m.
Darrin Feehan and Wayne James
Performing at Green Sleeves.
5 p.m. Fergus O’byrne
Performing at O’reilly’s.
7 p.m. Dave Whitty
Performing at Green Sleeves.
8 p.m.
Con O’brien and Patrick Moran
Performing at O’reilly’s.
11 p.m. Dave White
Performing at Green Sleeves.
11:30 p.m. The Reels
Performing at O’reilly’s.
Radio
2 p.m.
VOWR Guest Interview
Barbara De Land speaks with Michelle Lecour and Natalie Finn, representatives of this year’s Tuckamore Chamber Music Festival coming up August 6 to 19th. The festival includes jazz, musical theatre and improvisation. Finn and Lecour enthusiastically describe some of the concerts, talks, master classes, workshops, open rehearsals, free events, and other activities taking place. Tune in to VOWR radio AM 800, online at VOWR.ORG., or cable radio Rogers 945 and Bell Aliant 756.
Shopping
Noon
C.L.B. Sunday Market
The Church Lads’ Brigade (CLB) Sunday Market at the CLB Armoury (82 Harvey Rd.) is open until 4 p.m. Canteen is open. To book a table, e-mail clbsundaymarket@gmail. com or call 722-1737 ext. 207.
Theatre
2 p.m. Theatre of the Mine
Plays at the Bell Island mine every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting at 2 p.m. each day. Located in the No. 4 Collar. Admission $15. Call 687-6216 for bookings and details.
6 p.m.
As You Like It
Shakespeare by the Sea Festival presents “As You Like it,” at Kenny’s Pond Park, directed by Paul Rowe. Admission is pay what you can.
MONDAY, AUGUST 6 Activities
10 a.m.
Other Women Walk
A 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 performance begins and ends at the corner of Rennies Mill and Circular Road on the park side. The performance departs at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday to Friday until August 10, rain or shine. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under, collected at the beginning of the tour, cash only, no reservations. HST included. The performance runs one hour. Free parking is available along the east side of Rennies Mill Road and the south side of Circular Road. For more information, visit www.otherwomenwalk.com.
Fundraiser Upcoming Stephen Lush Charity Golf Tournament
The 11th Annual Stephen Lush Charity Golf Tournament is coming up at The Wilds on September 13. Registration is now open. Proceeds will help fund a workshop program called Brain Basics, a training program for frontline healthcare workers, caregivers, and family members of people with a brain injury. For more information or to register, call Tom at 682-2613 or 753-1324.
Live Music 6 p.m. Dave White
Performing at Green Sleeves.
10 p.m. Damian Follett
Performing at Green Sleeves.
10:30 p.m. Larry Foley
Performing at O’reilly’s.
Upcoming Kevin Collins
VOWR presents Kevin Collins’ show, “The Moment Is Mine” at Wesley United Church on September 27 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased by calling radio station VOWR at 579-9233 or can be picked up at Fred’s Records, Outfitters Army Navy Store, or O’brien’s Music. Previous Kevin Collins concert tickets sold out fast, so get yours early to avoid disappointment.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 7 Fundraiser 11:30 a.m. Root Beer Floats
Come enjoy a root beer float (with donation) at the Fairfield Inn & Suites (199 Kenmount Rd.) until 2:30 p.m. All proceeds go to the Janeway Children’s Hospital Foundation.
History
9:55 a.m.
Where Once They Stood
Boyle Tours’ “Where Once They Stood” walking tour departs the Sheraton Hotel at 9:55 a.m. every Tuesday and Friday. Experience history come alive in St. John’s. Come along with one of our experienced guides and get a true sense of this place. This event lasts 90 minutes. For more information, visit www. boyletours.com.
Live Music
11 a.m. Lunch Unplugged
Come experience a taste of Newfoundland culture with local singers, musicians, songwriters and storytellers while enjoying a locally inspired lunch from Coffee Matters Café at Manuels River. Free with purchase of lunch from the café.
6 p.m. Andrew Rodgers
Performing at Green Sleeves.
10 p.m. Dave White
Performing at Green Sleeves.
Open Mike
Open mike night at O’reilly’s hosted by Chris Ryan.
Theatre
7 p.m. Shakespeare in the Garden
Join Perchance Theatre’s annual garden fundraiser for a magical evening of performance in an enchanting venue. Participants will explore the wonder of the MUN Botanical Garden with performances by some of Shakespeare’s most colorful characters. There will be items on tickets and auction. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., the event will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets sold by Eventbrite or available at the door. General tickets are $40.00, for students/seniors it’s $35.00, and for people under 15 years of age it’s $15.00.
Southern Shore Summer Dinner Theatre
Spin the Wheel Dinner Theatre takes place on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings at 7 p.m. until September 7th. Join the residents of St. Ferry’s, circa 1959, as they prepare for the highlight of their outport summer: the annual garden party. With the usual attractions, plenty of shenanigans, and a subtle plot attempting to outwit the clergy, it promises to be a garden party you’ll never forget. Reservations required by calling 1-888-332-2052 or visit www.ssfac. com/request-a-reservation.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8 Activities
10 a.m.
Other Women Walk
A 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 performance begins and ends at the corner of Rennies Mill and Circular Road on the park side. The performance departs at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday to Friday until August 10, rain or shine. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under, collected at the beginning of the tour, cash only, no reservations. HST included. The performance runs one hour. Free parking is available along the east side of Rennies Mill Road and the south side of Circular Road. For more information, visit www.otherwomenwalk.com.
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.
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.