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DANCES

A dance is every Saturday at Club 50 in Abram-Village, 8:30-11:30 p.m. (weather permitting). Enjoy dancing to country and old rock ’n’ roll by a live band. There is also lunch and a 50/50 draw. All are welcome. Admission is charged.

A dance is at Hillsborough Park on Feb. 21, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Music by Joe Hynes and Friends. It includes a free lunch and a 50/50.

THEATRE/COMEDY/ DANCE

Popalopalots take the stage at The Guild in Charlottetown on Feb. 17, 8-10 p.m., performing their make-it-up-on-the-spot sketch comedy. Tickets are available at the theatre box office.

FILMS

Eptek Lunchtime Films are screened each Thursday at noon. Volunteer Friends of Eptek serve coffee, tea and cookies, and everyone is invited to bring a sandwich. There is no charge; donations are accepted for refreshments. On Feb. 22, the featured film is “Splendors of the World: Splendors of the Spirit” (59 minutes) distributed by Reader’s Digest. For a list of films, call 902888-8373 or visit www.peimuseum.com. Eptek Centre, a site of the P.E.I. Museum and Heritage Foundation, is at 130 Heather Moyse Dr., Summerside.

CLUB LISTINGS

Open mic with Dave Connolly and Woody White – Hotshots Lounge, Charlottetown, Feb. 16, 8 p.m.

The Hartford Wailers – Hunter’s, Charlottetown, Feb. 16

Scuttered – Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club, Summerside, Feb. 16

Mitch O’Blenis – Brothers Two, Summerside, Feb. 16

Misty Water - Charlottetown Legion, Feb. 16

IPN with Bones – Baba’s, Charlottetown, Feb. 16

Adam MacGregor – Dundee Arms, Charlottetown, Feb. 16

Lawrence Maxwell – Marc’s Lounge, Charlottetown, Feb. 16

Renegade - RCAF Wing, Summerside, Feb. 9

Live music – Next Door at Merchantman, Charlottetown, Feb. 16

Ivan Daigle – Main Street Pub, Montague, Feb. 16

Bridgette Blanchard – The Eagle Nest, Rustico, Feb. 16

Boys in the Kitchen - Olde Dublin Pub, Charlottetown, Feb. 16-17

Saul Good Band Duo – Old Triangle, Charlottetown, Feb. 16

Brielle Ansems – Next Door at Merchantman, Charlottetown, Feb. 17

Kelley Mooney, Johnny Ross

– Old Triangle, Charlottetown, Feb. 17

Kelly and Taylor Buote - North Rustico Lions Club, Feb. 17, 9-30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Zach Seals – Marc’s Lounge, Charlottetown, Feb. 17

Future Funk – Hunter’s, Charlottetown, Feb. 17

Saul Good Band – Factory, Charlottetown, Feb. 17

Dave Doyle – RCAF Wing, Summerside, Feb. 17

Revolution - Charlottetown Legion, Feb. 17

Baby God – Baba’s, Charlottetown, Feb. 17

Jon Rehder and Chris Corrigan – Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown, Feb. 18

Ryan Merry – Gahan House, Charlottetown, Feb. 21

Island Jazz Thursdays with host Dan Rowswell and guest Scott Parsons – Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown, Feb. 22, 8 p.m.

Al Tuck – Hotshots Lounge, Charlottetown, Feb. 22, 9 p.m.

Bubbles & Bells, an interactive show for babies and toddlers, is at The Guild in Charlottetown, Feb. 22, 10-11 a.m. Admission is pay what you can.

LITERARY EVENTS/ READINGS/ PRESENTATIONS/ HISTORY

The Benevolent Irish Society is sponsoring its series of Irish heritage-related short courses, continuing Feb. 19, Mondays, 7-9 p.m., at the Irish Cultural Centre, 582 North River Rd. Charlottetown, Irish Family Names – Tony Dolan (902-569-2817) on Feb. 19; Overview of Irish History – George O’Connor (902-566-3273) on Feb. 26. The fee is $20. Pre-registration is recommended. Call any of the course leaders or email George at goconnor@pei.sympatico.ca.

Circle Around the Centre

Luncheon is Feb. 22, 12 p.m. in Studio 1 Tickets: $25Second in our exciting series will be Aaron Hansen, project manager of the St. Dunstan’s Bells Committee. He will share his experience about the restoration and reinstallation of the original 1920s church bells in the north tower of St. Dustan’s Basilica. The St. Dunstan’s Bells rang for the first time since the 1970s as part of the 2017 Canada Day celebration. Clyde River’s sixth annual history lecture series continues Feb. 10, 1:30-3:30 p.m., at the Riverview Community Centre, 718 Clyde River Rd., as Dr. Lewis Newman presents “Changes and Improvements in Medicine & Medical Technology in my Time. All presentations will be followed by refreshments and a social time. These events are a great chance to get out in the winter to learn about and discuss local history. The museum will also be open to view Clyde River artifacts and heritage photos. For information on this series, contact Vivian Beer, vivian@eastlink.ca.

CLASSES/ WORKSHOPS

Stepping Into Spring, a new step-dancing event, will be held in the upper level of Confederation Court Mall, Charlottetown, with dance instructor Judy MacLean, Fridays, 7-8:30 p.m., in February and March. This fun and fitness dance evening features local step dancers and fiddlers as guests each week. Everyone is welcome. For information, contact MacLean at 902-566-5545 or emailjudymacleandance@eastlink.ca.

Canadian Olde Tyme square dance weekly classes for beginners

and others will continue Wednesdays at the Murphy Community Centre, Richmond Street, Charlottetown, Room 303, 7-8:30 p.m. There is no charge. Call the Tamarackers at 902-629-1869. Line dancing classes are at the Milton Community Hall, on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. Registration is $25 for eight classes or $4 drop-in fee. All welcome. The instructor is Margot Postma. Bring indoor shoes. For more information, call 902-368-3090. The hall is at the intersection of Route 7 (Rustico Road) and Route 224 (New Glasgow Road) in North Milton.

PRACTICES

Playing with Choir is underway for another season on Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., at The Guild in Charlottetown. Playing with Choir is an opportunity to come together in a large group to learn simple three-part harmonies for popular songs of today and past decades and belt them out for the simple joy of singing. No auditions, no solos, no stars, just fun.

The Oak Tree Singers practise at the Seniors Active Living Centre, Bell Aliant Centre UPEI on Fridays at 10 a.m. New singers are welcome.

Island a Cappella, a women’s a cappella chorus, meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. at Charlottetown Rural High School. New singers are always welcome. Go to www.islandacappella.ca.

Definitely Not The Symphony (DNTS) is a community orchestra consisting of musicians of a variety of skill levels. It meets Saturdays, 10-11:15 a.m., in the activities room at Andrews of Stratford. Visit dntspei.blogspot. ca or call Jenny, 368-3576. New

members are welcome.

The Queens County Fiddlers practise Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., at Andrews of Stratford. New fiddlers and returning players are welcome, along with accompanists and those who like to listen.

The Second Chances Band practises Tuesdays at Queen Charlotte Intermediate

School, Charlottetown, 7-9 p.m. Visit secondchancesband.ca or www.facebook.com/secondchancespei. New members are welcome.

MUSEUMS, INTERPRETIVE CENTRES

Norman Foote is in concert on Feb. 28, 6:30 p.m., at Harbourfront Theatre in Summerside. This is a PayWhat-It’s-Worth family performance. For information, contact the theatre box office.

The Anne of Green Gables Museum is in Park Corner by reservation only. Contact 1-800-665-2663 or 902-886-2884 or go to www.annemuseum.com.

Beaconsfield Historic House, a P.E.I. Museum site, was designed and built by W.C. Harris in 1877 for James and Edith Peake and was one of Charlottetown’s most elegant homes. Today, it stands as a beautiful example of Victorian architecture with many original features and a fascinating story to tell. It’s open year-round for tours and hosts lectures, concerts and other special events in the Carriage House. There is also a gift shop on site. Call 902-368-6603.

Green Gables Heritage Place is located in Cavendish. Contact 902-963-7874 for information.

MacNaught History Centre and Archives features ongoing exhibits of various Island artists. It is at 85 Spring St., Summerside. Call 902-432-1332 or 902-432-1298.

The P.E.I. Regiment Museum is at the Queen Charlotte Armoury, 3 Haviland St., Charlottetown. Call 902-368-0108 or check www.peiregimentmuseum.ca.

The Tryon Museum is open by chance or appointment. Check out www.tryonareahistoricalsociety.com for information on upcoming events, email jacksorensen@pei.sympatico.ca or telephone 902-658-2009..

The MacNaught History Centre Gallery,

75 Spring St., Summerside, features A Few Favourite Things”, part of Culture Summerside’s ongoing Sixty Days of Fame series, showcasing the work of local artist Vivian Aho. Contact the venue for more information.

EXHIBITIONS

The Acadian Museum in Miscouche features “Miscouche of Bygone Days’’, commemorating the 200th anniversary of the parish of Miscouche (1817-2017), as well as photos and artifacts. Call 902-432-2880.

The Cornwall Library Art Gallery features Brian Landry’s acrylic exhibit, “Brush Strokes: the blending of light, colour and form”. His show runs until Feb. 16. The opening celebration for the “Gratitude” group exhibit will be Feb. 20, 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. This is the 100th show put on in the gallery and will run until March 30. Call Giselle Déziel, 902-566-3347.

Confederation Centre Art

Gallery is in Charlottetown, featuring a number of exhibits include Norma Jean MacLean: Accumulated, Positioned, Reflected; Luminous – until March 18; Wish You Were Here: W.S. Louson’s Picture Postcards of Prince Edward Island – until April 21; Motion – until April 28. Family Sundays at the gallery are back and run on the last Sunday of the month until the end of April. All ages are welcome to this bilingual event. Call 902-628-6111 or check out www.confederationcentre.com/en/art-gallery.php.

Details Past and Present on Victoria row in Charlottetown is showing its newest exhibit, “Smoke and Texture”, featuring ceramic works by Jamie Germaine and paintings by Sandi Komst. Germaine is the owner of Seaclay Pottery, and Komst owns the Out Of Our Minds Gallery in Murray Harbour. Check www.detailspastandpresent.com.

Eptek Art & Culture Centre in Summerside features Bernadette Kernaghan’s exhibition, “Portraits in Oil: New Friends and Neighbours”. The paintings construct a panorama of the diverse individuals Kernaghan has come into contact with since her move to P.E.I. in 2014. Several of the portraits reflect the influence of the past, while others reference an inner aspect of the individual. Portraits in Oil will be on display until Feb. 23. Visit www.peimuseum.com, www.facebook.com/EptekCentre or call 902-888-8373.

Gallery 18 in New London is stepping away from traditional retail and moving its business to the internet. Up for auction are in-store fixtures and surplus inventory - including custom made bookshelves (Raeford Waite, Hunter River), barrister’s bookshelves, old church pews, original art, antique maps and prints, vintage posters, furniture, books, ephemera, glass and china, and numerous small collectibles. The sale is being conducted by Roberts’ Auctioneering in Kensington, P.E.I., on Feb. 17. For information, contact Roberts’ Auctioneering or Gallery 18.

Karen Gallant Studio Gallery in Rustico is on the corner of Route 6 and 243, Rustico Road. Contact karengallant.com.

Maroon Pig Art Gallery and Cafe is at 37 Water St., Georgetown. Call 902-652-2569 or check www. maroonpig.ca.

The Purcell Parlour Gallery in Clyde River is open when the roadside sandwich sign is out on the highway.

Lefurgey Cultural Centre, Summerside, features the free 150th Anniversaries Celebration Exhibit. Go to culturesummerside.com or call 902-432-1298.

Meadowbrook Arts, Crafts & Creations is in Crapaud, 677 Route 13. Visit meadowbrookartstudio.com or call 902-658-3171.

Pinhole Photography Gallery is the home studio/darkroom of Charlottetown artist/pinhole photographer, Mary Carr-Chaisson. Call 902-628-1575, email mary@ pinholephotogallery.com or visit www.pinholephotogallery.