What’s happening this week
Friday, Jan. 19 Live Music
5 p.m.
Chris Hennessy Performing at O’reilly’s.
7:30 p.m.
Florian Hoefner Trio Performing at D.F. Cook Recital Hall, Memorial University.
8 p.m.
Ghettosocks
Juno Award-nominated MC, Ghettosocks performs at Distortion. Includes a free hip hop business workshop starting at 8 p.m. Show starts at 11 p.m. Hosted by JYAY. Advance tickets $10; $15 at the door.
Greeley’s Reel Performing at O’reilly’s.
9:30 p.m.
Peter Willie Youngtree & The Blooms
With special guest Sherry Ryan. Location: The Ship (265 Duckworth St.). Tickets $10.
D.C. Blues
$10 cover. Location: The Fat Cat.
11:30 p.m. Station Road Performing at O’reilly’s.
Recreation
7 p.m.
Friday Night Snowshoe Hikes Guided snowshoe hike with The Outfitters. A new location every Friday. Hike is about 5 km (2 to 2.5 hours) and accessible for all ages and abilities. Includes a hot chocolate break. $10 per person, $40 for a season pass. Rentals available. Email Don for more information: operations@theoutfitters.nf.ca.
Sports
7 p.m.
Women’s Volleyball Memorial Seahawks vs. UNB. Location: The Field House (17 Westerland Rd.)
Theatre
8 p.m.
Revue 2017
The annual political Revue, an irreverent take on life in the province. Location: St. John’s Arts and Culture Centre.
Saturday, Jan. 20 Children
9 a.m.
PLAY Program
Free physical activity for children up to 6 years old. Location: Memorial University school of human kinetics and recreation (PE-2000).
10:30 a.m.
Saturday Story Time
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages at Michael Donovan Public Library.
1 p.m.
Introduction to Coding and Robotics
Learn the basics of coding as you try to get a robot to do what you want. $7 per person, or free with membership. For children age 7 to 11 years old. Parent/guardian must attend with children. Location: Manuels River Interpretation Centre, C.B.S.
2 p.m.
Land of the Lakes Play the ABCS! An indie rock show for kids at the Rocket Room at Rocket Bakery. Land of the Lakes performing, with special guests Jake Thompson and Gary Wheeseltin from NL Now on Rogers TV. Tickets $10 for children under 12 years old; free for children under age 3; $15 for adults.
Classes
9 a.m.
Ice Fishing 101 with Bob Learn Bob’s ice fishing tips and tricks at The Fluvarium. Four sessions: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Ages 7+. Event depends on weather and ice thickness. $12 for youth, $17 for adults.
3 p.m.
Free Women’s Self-defence Course Location: Jason Foley’s Academy of Martial Arts (16 Hops St.).
Comedy
8 p.m.
Luke Lawrence and Veronica Dymond
Comedy Night at Granite Bar + Restaurant. Tickets $10. Reservations recommended.
8:30 p.m.
Cocktail Comedy
Join host Bree Parsons for cocktails and comedy at The Luxus Lounge (128 Water St.). Headliner: Shaun Burton. Tickets $20 (includes a free cocktail).
Films
7 p.m.
42nd Annual Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
Films in this year’s world tour are sure to captivate and amaze the explorer within you. Tickets available at Alpine Country Lodge, Wallnuts Climbing Gym and Freeride Mountain Sports. Location: Innovation Hall at Memorial University.
Live Music
7 p.m.
Bob Muggeridge Performing at The Battery Café. $5 cover.
Happy Birthday Judy Garland An evening of Judy Garland’s most memorable tunes to celebrate her 95th birthday. Performances by Abra Whitney, Evan Smith, Meghan Herder and Vicki Harnett. Tickets $30. Location: Masonic Temple.
John Curran Performing at Leaside Manor with Greg Walsh and Wilf Curran. Tickets: $25, must be purchased in advance.
8 p.m. Greeley’s Reel Performing at O’reilly’s.
9:30 p.m.
Calver Street Trio Performing at Shamrock City Goulds.
10 p.m.
Park Day with Land of the Lakes, Yee Grlz, and Trouser Performing at The Ship.
YYT
Performing at Shenanigans & Hooligans (538 Conception Bay Highway).
11:30 p.m. Station Road Performing at O’reilly’s.
Reading
2 p.m.
Teen Book Club
Are you in Grade 7-10 and love books? There is no book-specific reading required — we talk about favourite books, books required in school, books we hate and all kinds of book-related things! Location: Marjorie Mew Public Library.
Sports
7 p.m.
Women’s Volleyball Memorial Seahawks vs. UNB. Location: The Field House (17 Westerland Rd.)
Theatre
8 p.m.
Stanley Braxton presents: #Newyearnewme
A completely improvised theatre show at the LSPU Hall featuring an improvised New Year’s Eve party. 19+. Tickets $15.50.
Sunday, Jan. 21 Children
2 p.m.
Kids in the Kitchen
A unique culinary experience with a Jewish twist — experience the joy of Kosher cooking. For children between ages 3-12. $5 per class or $25 for membership (includes apron). Presented by Chabad of Newfoundland. Call 341-8770 to register.
Comedy
8:30 p.m.
Comedy Session Sundays Featuring Lindsay Barron at The Puffin Hut (268 Water St.). $7. 19+.
Films
7 p.m.
42nd Annual Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
Films in this year’s world tour are sure to captivate and amaze the explorer within you. Tickets available at Alpine Country Lodge, Wallnuts Climbing Gym and Freeride Mountain Sports. Location: Innovation Hall at Memorial University.
Games
7:30 p.m.
Mixed Darts
Location: Pouch Cove Lions Club (200 Satellite Rd.).
Live Music
2 p.m.
17th Annual Young Folk at the Hall See the young folks who will be the performers of tomorrow. For more information, call the Folk Arts Society at 576-8508 or visit nlfolk.com. Tickets available at www.rca.nf.ca or call the LSPU Hall at 753-4531.
3:30 p.m.
Sunday Traditional Session Traditional Irish-newfoundland music at O’reilly’s.
7 p.m.
Fergus O’byrne Performing at O’reilly’s.
Sports
1 p.m.
Women’s Volleyball Memorial Seahawks vs. UNB. Location: The Field House (17 Westerland Rd.).
Monday, Jan. 22 Children
11 a.m.
Active Start Playgroup
For children up to age 5. $3 per child, under age 2 is free. Location: Paul Reynolds Community Centre.
Live Music
7 p.m.
Bill Kelly Performing at O’reilly’s.
8 p.m.
Musicnl Open Mic
Hosted by Peter Fewer at The Ship. No cover.
10:30 p.m.
Rumday, Monday featuring Rum Ragged
Performing at O’reilly’s.
Workshops
7 p.m.
Build Your Beauty Brand Social media marketing and pro-tips for beauty professionals. Location: The Hampton Inn (411 Stavanger Dr.). Tickets available at eventbrite.ca.
Tuesday, Jan. 23 Classes
7:30 p.m.
Nutritional Strategy Class Kelly, an RN and wellness coach, teaches eight strategies to follow for healthy living. $5. Location: Rainbow Gully Hut (Town of Portugal Cove-st. Philip’s). Call 895-5671 to register.
Comedy
8:30 p.m.
Bittersweet Stand-up Comedy Presented by Quidi Vidi Brewery. Headliner: Luke Lawrence at Bitters Pub (216 Prince Philip Dr.). $2 cover. Hosted by Lindsay Barron.
Groups
7 p.m.
Sit and Knit
Bring your current knitting project. Ages 10+. $3 per person. Location: Paul Reynolds Community Centre (35 Carrick Dr.).
Live Music 9 p.m.
Mark Manning Performing at O’reilly’s.
10 p.m.
O’reilly’s Open Mike Night Hosted by Mark Manning.
Movies
6:30 p.m.
Space & Silliness Movie Marathon Showing: “Galaxy Quest,” “Spaceballs” and “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.” Free popcorn. No cover. Location: The Geek Bar at The Rock House.
Wednesday, Jan. 24 Children
3:30 p.m.
After-school Movie at Manuels River Interpretation Centre Showing: “The Hunger Games.” $5 per person or free with membership. Free popcorn. Children under 11 must attend with a guardian.
7 p.m.
Lego Show
Show off your favourite Lego creation. Children ages 6-12. Call 7372621 to register. Location: Michael Donovan Public Library.
Games
7 p.m.
An Introduction to Bridge Location: A.C. Hunter Library. Adult program. Call 737-3950 to register.
8 p.m.
Shrine Centre Bingo Location: Mazol Shrine Centre (530 Topsail Rd.).
Trivia Night
Location: The Sundance (33 New Gower St.).
Live Music
7 p.m.
Chris Hennessy Performing at O’reilly’s.