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Saturday, Jan. 6 Causes

9 a.m. Christmas tree chipping in support of mental health

Old Earth Arborists and Firewood Factory are teaming up to support mental health. Drop your Christmas tree off for chipping, and they will donate $2 to “It’s Mental,” a local mental health advocacy campaign. Two trees per family, drop-off only. Ends at 2 p.m. Location: Firewood Factory NL (810 Torbay Rd.). Dance

8 p.m.

House Mix – Toronto Dance Theatre Showcasing Christopher House’s unique contribution to Canadian dance with a 90-minute mixed program of masterworks from his career. Presented by St. John’s Arts and Culture Centre and Neighbourhood Dance Works. Tickets are $30 each or $50 for two tickets, HST & service charge included. Groups and Classes 11 a.m.

Free community Zumba class with Nicole Darbaz Every Saturday at St. Peter’s Primary School gym (108 Ashford Dr., Mount Pearl). Small donations or non-perishable food items for a monthly charity (selected by the group) are welcome. Gym sneakers required. Liability waiver required to be signed for first visit (ages 16-17 must be signed by parent/guardian). (Facebook) 2 p.m.

Newborn Support Group for Parents A safe space to connect with other new parents at the A.C. Hunter Public Library (125 Allandale Rd.). Call 726-9922 or email info@ywcastjohns.ca for more information. Runs until 4 p.m. 3 p.m.

Free Women’s Self Defence Course Beginning Saturday, Jan. 6 is a free 15-week program at Jason Foley’s Academy of Martial Arts. Learn how to neutralize the 15 most common attacks. Classes are one hour each. Live Music 5 p.m. Bill Kelly Performing at O’reilly’s Irish Newfoundland Pub until 8 p.m. 6 p.m.

The Old Contemporaries Celebrate Old Christmas Day with The Old Contemporaries at Mallard Cottage. Music and a kitchen party; $60 for food, music, and one cocktail. Plus a $100 discount on rooms at the inn across the street. Tickets available at Mallard Cottage. 7 p.m.

The Wade Pinhorn Quartet Performing at The Black Sheep (164 Water St.) Sullivan’s Songhouse Join host Sean Sullivan at Compton House (26 Waterford Bridge Rd.) for a two-hour Irish-newfoundland folk music getaway. Doors open at 6 p.m. Bar service available. Show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets $25. 8 p.m.

NSO Sinfonia 2: Four Hands, Eight Strings Heather Kao (violin) and Nancy Case-oates (violin) join the NSO Sinfonia under the direction of guest conductor Theophanis Kapsopoulos for a night of delightful string favourites. Featuring music from Bach: Wachet auf and Concerto for Two Violins and Bartok: Divertimeno and Rumanian Folk Dances. Performance at D.F. Cook Recital Hall, Memorial University. Heel N’ Toe Performing at O’reilly’s Irish Newfoundland Pub (13 George St.) from 8:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. 11:30 p.m. Irish Descendants Performing at O’reilly’s Irish Newfoundland Pub (13 George St.) from 11:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Reading and Writing 2 p.m.

Creative Writers’ Group Writers of fiction, poetry and memoir are welcome to this onehour monthly creative writers’ group at Michael Donovan Public Library (655 Topsail Rd.). Call 7372621 for more information or to register. Indigo Teen Takeover: #Nofilter Chapters St. John’s, 70 Kenmount Rd. An hour of book discussions and creating bullet journal pages. Recommended age is 14 years or older. 6 p.m.

Sidekick Saturdays The Geek Bar at The Rock House Pub Stop by the bar between 6-9 p.m. every Saturday to write a letter to someone who could use some snail mail love. Stationary, cards, and postage are provided. Visual Art

10 a.m.

Free Family Art Hive Event Come to the Marjorie Mews Public Library (12 Highland Dr., St. John’s) and set your creativity free. For all ages. Parents/caregiver participation required. No registration needed. All supplies provided. Ends at 12 noon. 7 p.m.

Paint Nite: Paint a “Home” sign Create art at Wing’n It on George Street. All art supplies are provided (food and drinks can be purchased at event). Must be of legal drinking age. Purchase tickets at www. paintnite.com. Use coupon code: NEWFOUNDLAND40 to get 40 per cent off ticket price. Event ends at 9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7 Comedy

8:30 p.m. Comedy Session Sundays Comedian Lindsay Barron performing at The Puffin Hut (268 Water St.). Ages 19+. Tickets: $7. Sports

12 p.m. Memorial University Seahawks vs. Cape Breton Women’s basketball game at 12 p.m. and men’s basketball game at 2 p.m. at The Fieldhouse, 17 Westerland Rd. Monday, Jan. 8 Dance

7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Army of Sass — St. John’s Presents: OZ Follow Dorothy, her best friend, Coco, and their crew down the YOLO road. LSPU Hall, 3 Victoria St. For tickets, visit rca.nf.ca. Ages 19+. Tickets are $23. Tuesday, Jan. 9 Comedy 8:30 p.m. Stand-up comedy at Bitters Pub & Restaurant

This week’s headliner: Nicholas Masters. $2 cover. Dance

7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Army of Sass — St. John’s Presents: OZ Follow Dorothy, her best friend, Coco, and their crew down the YOLO road. LSPU Hall, 3 Victoria St. For tickets, visit rca.nf.ca. Ages 19+. Tickets: $23. Music

7 p.m.

St. John’s Sacred Harp Singing Upstairs at Rocket Bakery. Join hosts Diana Daly and Glenn Patterson for the third Sacred Harp sing: a combination of teaching and singing from this unique American choral tradition. No musical experience necessary. Suggested $5 contribution to cover room rental. Ends at 9 p.m. (Facebook) Storytelling

7:30 p.m. Storytelling Circle at The Crow’s Nest Officers’ Club Hosted by Angus Andersen. Admission: $5 (cash only). Come ring in 2018 with a few pals, a few drinks, and more than a few great stories. Wednesday, Jan. 10 Dance

7 p.m.

Army of Sass — St. John’s Presents: OZ Follow Dorothy, her best friend, Coco, and their crew down the YOLO road. LSPU Hall, 3 Victoria St. For tickets, visit rca.nf.ca. Ages 19+. Tickets: $23.