SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

Activities 10 a.m. 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 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. This ride was postponed last Saturday because of adverse weather conditions.

2 p.m. Kent Cottage Open House

Join us for a tour of Kent Cottage at Landfall, Battery Road in Brigus from 2-4 p.m. The tour includes the cottage grounds, as well as a chance to learn about its artistic residencies and the work of visiting artists. This event is part of Culture Days.

Tour Signal Hill Campus

Memorial University’s new Signal Hill Campus will be open to the public Saturday from 2-5 p.m. People are invited to explore the new facility, take in exhibits and enjoy ice cream. The free, all-ages event will include a geology and fossil display by the Johnson Geo Centre, demonstrations by Genesis clients and activities from Let’s Talk Science. At 2 p.m. there will be a tribute to Paul J. Johnson, who was an entrepreneur and philanthropist,

and an art unveiling at 3 p.m. Parking is available on site as well as at the Johnson Geo Centre and the Parks Canada Signal Hill Visitor Centre.

Art 11 a.m.

Arts Northeast – Hello Fall

An art exhibition and sale of original works will be held at the Hampton Inn & Suites, 411 Stavanger Dr., from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. No tax. Everyone is welcome. Artists Brenda Rowe, Michelle Whitten Lacour, Dora Cooper, Pat Hayden Ryan and Joan Roberts will be present. Visa and Mastercard accepted.

Circus

8 p.m.

Edge of the World Cabaret

International and local artists at the CLB Armoury. Presented as a part of the St. John’s International Circusfest – bringing the world of circus to Atlantic Canada. Hosted by Wonderbolt Productions. For more information, visit www.stjohnscircusfest.

Fundraiser 7:30 a.m. VOWR Radiothon

VOWR will hold its annual Radiothon on Saturday, Sept. 29 and on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. each day. VOWR volunteers will be on the air requesting financial pledges, with the proceeds going toward VOWR’S operational expenses. This is VOWR’S major annual fundraiser and all donations will be gratefully accepted. Pledges can be made by calling 579-9233. Donations can also be mailed to VOWR at P.O. Box 26006, St. John’s, NL, A1E 0A5, or made via Paypal on the VOWR website, vowr.org. If you are in the area of the station on Patrick Street on either Saturday, you can leave your donation in the drop box or come into the station.

Groups 11 a.m. Overeaters Anonymous

Regular one-hour meeting at the Carnell Building, 13-15 Pippy Place. For more information, call 7381742.

Live Music 5 p.m. Bill Kelly

Performing at O’reilly’s.

6:30 p.m. Dave White

Performing at Green Sleeves.

8 p.m. Back to School Street Party

The George Street Association (GSA) hosts this Back to School Street Party on George Street (19+) featuring DJS Halftraxx, Jbillz, and Van Greene. As part of this event, the GSA will give away five prizes of $1,000, and there will be 10 draws for 20 tickets for the 2018 George Street Mardi Gras. Gates will open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 (includes tax and service fees) and are available at www.georgestreetlive.ca. Tickets must be purchased online in order to be eligible for prizes. One cover gives access to all bars on George Street.

Heel ’N’ Toe

Performing at O’reilly’s.

10:30 p.m. Quidi Vidi Dirt Band

Performing at The Martini Bar.

11 p.m. Glory Days

Performing at Green Sleeves.

11:30 p.m. Tarahan

Performing at O’reilly’s. Shopping

9 a.m. St. John’s Farmers’ Market

Weekly indoor/outdoor farmers’ market at 245 Freshwater Rd. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday. Seventy or more vendors, featuring fresh produce, prepared foods, hot food, crafts, and more. Everything made, baked and grown locally. ATM and café on site. Weekly vendor lists, parking information and more available at www.stjohnsfarmersmarket.ca.

Symposium 9 a.m. Muskrat MUN

The public is welcome to attend a discussion of the problems associated with the Muskrat Falls hydroelectric dam, which are changing the social, cultural and environmental life in the province. At this symposium, questions that you won’t hear at the public inquiry will be addressed, such as: how can a $13-billion investment in energy security result in energy being more expensive, and less accessible? A wide range of speakers from here and abroad will share what they know and join in a discussion about the controversial aspects of the project. The event is free and open to the public and will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Memorial University’s Engineering Building, Room 2006. Free parking is available in Lot 27. A complete schedule is available at http://www.muskratmun.com.

Theatre 6:30 p.m. Dream a Little Dream of We

Dinner and a show. A tribute to The Mamas & The Papas. The flower children, the cool vibes, the happening scenes – we have it all on our stage in September. 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.

7:30 Life Sucks

In this mid-life comedy by awardwinning playwright Aaron Posner, a group of old friends, ex-lovers, estranged in-laws and lifelong enemies gather to grapple with life’s thorniest questions — and each other. What could possibly go wrong? “Life Sucks” plays Sept. 26-30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Barbara Barrett Theatre. Tickets available at the St. John’s Arts and Culture Centre box office or online at artsandculturecentre.com or by calling 729-3900.

Upcoming Grinch, Dressing & Gravy – The Musical

Save the date for this musical coming up Dec. 12-13 at Holy Heart Theatre. For more information, visit spiritofnewfoundland.com.