What’s happening this week
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
Activities
10 a.m.
Art in the Garden
The 2018 “Art in the Garden” exhibition is on at MUN Botanical Garden, showcasing 22 artists. Exhibit is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Oct. 14.
4:30 p.m. Mick Foley
Mick Foley – professional wrestling’s hardcore legend – brings his 20 Years of Hell tour to the CLB Armoury. Kids welcome. General admission tickets are $30, VIP tickets are $70 plus applicable surcharges. Doors open for VIP ticketholders at 4:30 p.m., and 7 p.m. for general admission. Tickets available at etixnow.com or at participating Orangestores.
8 p.m. Bingo
Bingo at Blackmarsh Legion. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and bingo begins at 8 p.m. Canteen available.
Art
Ongoing
30 Eastport Peninsula Agricultural Exhibition
Literary arts, photography and visual arts entries must be submitted by 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 28. Literary arts include poetry and short stories. Visual arts include paintings and drawings. The exhibition runs from Oct. 4-8 at the Beaches Arts & Heritage Centre. Cash awards for first, second, and third place. For more information, visit www. beachesheritagecentre.ca.
Live Music
5 p.m.
Charlotte Cornfield, Michelle Willis, Mara Pellerin
Join us for a special cocktail hour performance at the Newfoundland Distillery in Clarke’s Beach. Enjoy a delicious cocktail while songwriters Michelle Willis (New York City), Charlotte Cornfield (Toronto), and Mara Pellerin (Newfoundland and Labrador) perform in the distillery’s beautiful, beachside tasting room. Free admission. Clarke’s Beach is about an hour’s drive from St. John’s.
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. Glory Days
Performing at Green Sleeves.
11:30 p.m. Ceiligh
Performing at O’reilly’s.
Social
Upcoming Flipper Dinner
Wesley Church will hold a flipper dinner with dessert, tea and coffee on Thursday, Oct. 11 at 6 p.m. Eat in only – there is no takeout available. Tickets are $25. Call Pheobe Sheppard at 726-1689, Marvin Barnes at 579-7900, or the church office at 579-3682.
Theatre
8 p.m. Fixing Dylan
A new play by Justin Peddle, presented by Second Light Productions at the Barbara Barrett Theatre. When circumstances force Dylan to move in with his brother Adam and Adam’s wife Leigh, he finally begins to get his life back on track. Despite his progress, living with Adam forces Dylan to revisit his painful childhood. Adam attempts to protect him, but Dylan is determined to learn the truth about their family. Tickets $25, or $20 for students and seniors. For tickets visit secondlightproductions.ca.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
Celebration
7 p.m. Fall Equinox
The program committee of the Mercy Centre for Ecology and Justice, together with Anglican, Catholic and United church leaders, invites you to join them in an equinox celebration of song, music, reflection and prayer to honour the beginning of fall. This event will focus on the blessings of the four elements — fire, air, soil and water — and will take place around a bonfire at Middle Cove Beach at 7 p.m. For further information, call 722-0082 or email mcej@live.com.
Live Music
4 p.m. Rob Cook
Performing at Green Sleeves.
5 p.m. Chris Hennessy
Performing at O’reilly’s.
7:30 p.m. Cable Guys
Performing at the Trip Inn.
8 p.m. Damian Follett
Performing at Green Sleeves.
Greeley’s Reel
Performing at O’reilly’s.
10 p.m.
Charlotte Cornfield, Michelle Willis, JOHN, Spring Var
Come out to The Ship Pub for a killer night of music from visiting songwriters Charlotte Cornfield (Toronto) and Michelle Willis (New York City), followed by performances from rad new local acts, JOHN and Spring Var! Venue is accessible from the back entrance.
11:30 p.m. Rugged Shores
Performing at O’reilly’s.
Midnight Boys & Girls
Performing at Green Sleeves.
Social
8 p.m.
Pouch Cove Heritage Days Dance
Pouch Cove Heritage Days kicks off with a dance at the Pouch Cove Lions Club on Satellite Road. Presented by the Pouch Cove Heritage Society. Dance theme is an old-time school dance with 1950s music, and dance and costume prizes. Free admission; 19+. Cash bar.
Theatre
8 p.m. Fixing Dylan
A new play by Justin Peddle, presented by Second Light Productions at the Barbara Barrett Theatre. When circumstances force Dylan to move in with his brother Adam and Adam’s wife Leigh, he finally begins to get his life back on track. Despite his progress, living with Adam forces Dylan to revisit his painful childhood. Adam attempts to protect him, but Dylan is determined to learn the truth about their family. Tickets $25, or $20 for students and seniors. For tickets visit secondlightproductions.ca.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
Activities
9 a.m.
Fall Fun Regatta and Food Fair
Bring the whole family for the third annual Fall Fun Regatta and Food Fair. Eat delicious food and participate in fun and games while cheering on the rowing teams! This event is at Quidi Vidi Lake from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. In case of bad weather, the event will go ahead Sunday. Check out the Royal St. John’s Regatta social media pages for updates.
10 a.m.
Art in the Garden
The 2018 “Art in the Garden” exhibition is on at MUN Botanical Garden, showcasing 22 artists. Exhibit is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Oct. 14.
Drag Storytime
Raise Up Fundraising brings Drag Storytime to the St. John’s Farmers’ Market in partnership with Writers’ Alliance of Newfoundland and Labrador and St. John’s Farmers’ Market. Come meet local drag King superstar Doctor Androbox. Join us for stories, smiles and laughs, then photos with drag royalty are encouraged. Between 10 and 11 a.m. we will hear stories from two young local authors, and a few other stories that you can find at your local library or bookstore. We’ll also collect donations for the Parents of Trans & Gender Diverse Kids – Newfoundland and Labrador youth summer camp.
Constable Sam Jeffers’ Memorial Ride
Newfound Riders present the 15th annual Constable Sam Jeffers’ Memorial Ride, starting at the Newfoundland and Labrador Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial at the Confederation Building’s east parking lot. Stands up at 10 a.m. The motorcycle ride will travel with police
escort to Monty’s North Atlantic gas station in Whitbourne before heading to Carbonear. Registration fee is $10 per rider. Proceeds help pay for and maintain the monument at the Confederation Building and the bronze plaque in Carbonear.
Food
Upcoming From This Rock
The annual From This Rock dinner of local fare and Restaurant Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (RANL) awards are coming up on Saturday, Nov. 10. Participating restaurants include Bacalao, Gypsy Tea Room, Fork, Spirit of Newfoundland, and Academy Canada. Most ingredients will be sourced locally and provided by RANL. Each chef will prepare a course and speak to their menu selection. Space is limited. Tickets $90 (plus $2 restoration fee and HST). Call 579-3023 to reserve.
Groups
11 a.m. Overeaters Anonymous
Regular one-hour meeting at the Carnell Building, 13-15 Pippy Place. For more information, call 7381742.
2 p.m. Canadian Federation of University Women
The Canadian Federation of University Women, St. John’s Club, is hosting an open house and membership tea at St. Augustine’s Church basement on Westerland Road. Guest speaker Sheilagh O’leary will begin the session by talking about women’s issues and environmental advocacy. Her presentation will be followed by a business meeting. Members, their guests and interested members of the public are welcome to attend.
Live Music
5 p.m. Bill Kelly
Performing at O’reilly’s.
6:30 p.m. Dave White
Performing at Green Sleeves.
8:15 p.m. Greeley’s Reel
Performing at O’reilly’s.
11 p.m. Boys & Girls
Performing at Green Sleeves.
Redline
Performing at the Trip Inn.
11:30 p.m. Rugged Shores
Performing at O’reilly’s.
Upcoming ‘How Sweet It Is’
Sandy Morris and Brian Way of BS Entertainment bring “How Sweet It Is” — The Very Best of James Taylor, to arts and culture centres this October. James Taylor is without doubt one of music’s all-time greatest and endearing artists, with over 100 million albums sold. An all-star lineup featuring Steve Power, Scott Mansfield, Leanne Kean, Sandy Morris, Michael Snelgrove, Michael Billard and Brian Way will celebrate the hall of fame career of one of music’s most beloved artists. The tour begins at the Labrador West Arts and Culture Centre on Oct. 2 and heads across the province, concluding in St. John’s on Oct. 16. For tickets ($40) and more information, visit www.artsandculturecentre.com or local ACC box offices.
Rally
12:30 p.m.
Children’s Language Acquisition Support System (CLASS)
This rally is held in conjunction with rallies across the country asking the federal government to recognize ASL/LSQ as official languages. Too many children have been oppressed, discriminated against, excluded, and isolated because ASL/LSQ are not officially recognized languages in Canada, yet signed languages are legally recognized in more than 40 countries as of 2017. This injustice must end. We need allies to unite with us. We need the province to join us to fight with us and for us. CLASS is encouraging everyone to come show support at the rally at Confederation Building from 12:301:10 p.m.
Theatre
6:30 p.m. Stand by Your Nan
Join this cast of adorable characters as they tell us a story of youth and old age, health care and heartfelt care, full of Newfoundland humour and music. Presented by Spirit of Newfoundland Productions at The Masonic Temple. Includes a three-course gourmet meal. All dietary concerns accommodated. Call 579-3023 to reserve your seat. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with dinner served at 7 p.m.
7 p.m. Dinner and a Show
Dinner and a show with special guests The Vera Perlin Players at the Legion on Blackmarsh Road. Serving savoury stuffed chicken breast dinner, dessert, tea and coffee. Dance to follow. Get your tickets in advance at the Legion bar.
8 p.m. Fixing Dylan
A new play by Justin Peddle, presented by Second Light Productions at the Barbara Barrett Theatre. When circumstances force Dylan to move in with his brother Adam and Adam’s wife Leigh, he finally begins to get his life back on track. Despite his progress, living with Adam forces Dylan to revisit his painful childhood. Adam attempts to protect him, but Dylan is determined to learn the truth about their family. Tickets $25, or $20 for students and seniors. For tickets, visit secondlightproductions.ca.