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SATURDAY, MARCH 24 Live Music
1 p.m. Waterfront Fire
Come celebrate Waterfront Fire’s new album with a free show, including vinyl and CD signing postshow, at Fred’s Records.
6:30 p.m. Dave White
Performing at Green Sleeves.
11 p.m. Boys & Girls
Performing at Green Sleeves.
Social
8 a.m.
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Topsail United Church Men’s Club will host their annual “Breakfast with the Easter Bunny” until 11 a.m. Delicious food is $8 for adults and $4 for children under 12. There will be face painting, colouring and pictures with the Easter Bunny. All are welcome.
7:30 p.m.
A Night Out with Aurora & Friends
Join us for a fundraiser for the Aurora Women’s Choir at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 50, in Conception Bay South. With special musical hosts Dana Parsons and Wade Tarling, and featuring the Aurora Women’s Choir. Tickets are $20, including food. Must be purchased in advance, and a limited number are available. Get yours at www.coastalsounds.ca, at Taylor’s Fish Market or through choir members. Silent auction, raffles, 50/50, door prizes, cash bar. 19+.
Theatre
8 p.m. Almost Baymous
A sketch comedy show written and performed by a group of artistic good-for-nothing millennials. It’s intelligent, risqué, sexually charged and, of course, full of heart. Join us
at the LSPU Hall for a night of original sketches, comedic songs and characters that remind you of your greasy uncle. Call 753-4531 or visit rca.nf.ca for tickets.
SUNDAY, MARCH 25 Children
1 p.m. Sunday Funday
A fun-filled family afternoon with games and activities at the Paul Reynolds Community Centre for family members of all abilities. Cost is $3 per child age two or older. Caregivers and children under age two are welcome free of charge.
2 p.m. Bunny Hop Parade
Hop on over to Bowring Park pool house for the start of the Bunny Hop Parade. Join us as we walk, hop and dance around Bowring Park with the Easter Bunny, and visit activity stations along the way.
3 p.m.
Drag Story Time
Raise Up Fundraising brings Drag Story Time to St. John’s with local drag superstar Doctor Androbox. Join us for stories and crafts, and leave with your very own royal crown. Photos with Doctor Androbox are encouraged. Sign up in advance by calling Chapters at 726-0375 or by stopping into the store. Chapters will have various Lgbtq2sia-friendly, anti-bullying, and self-acceptance themed children’s books on display during the event. All ages welcome.
Live Music 7 p.m. Dave Whitty
Performing at Green Sleeves.
Sunday String Session
What better way to spend your Sunday than supporting some of the best local talent the city has to offer? Join Mill Street Brewpub and some of your favourite local musicians for the Sunday String Session hosted by Matthew Hornell and Andrew Laite.
11 p.m. Dave White
Performing at Green Sleeves.
Poetry
7:30 p.m. Open Mike Poetry
Spoken Word St. John’s presents Open Mike Poetry at The Ship Pub.
This month’s featured reader is Molly Clarke. $5 cover or pay what you can. Door prizes.
Social
1 p.m. Paint and Sip
Paint and sip with Bobbi Pike Art in support of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) at 70 The Boulevard. $40 per person includes all art supplies, instruction and snacks. No experience necessary. Everyone walks away with their own piece of art. Event runs until 5 p.m. Email for more information: amanda.halliday@cnib.ca.
MONDAY, MARCH 26 Causes
11 a.m.
CFUW Book Collection
The Canadian Federation of University Women is collecting gently used books for their Great Big Book Sale coming up May 14-16. Books can be dropped off between Monday and Saturday from 11 a.m to 3 p.m., and Sunday from 1-3 p.m. We accept fiction and nonfiction for all ages and interests. Located in Woodgate Plaza on Kenmount Road between Toys R Us and Quiznos.
Live Music 6 p.m. Dave White
Performing at Green Sleeves.
10 p.m. Damian Follett
Performing at Green Sleeves.
TUESDAY, MARCH 27 Games
7 p.m. Weekly Crib Game
The weekly crib game in support of Ronald Mcdonald House continues in the basement of St. Teresa’s Church. Admission is $5 per person, with a prize for the winner. We have many people able to teach the game as you go along, so no experience is required. All are welcome for an evening of fun while supporting a good cause.
History 7:30 p.m.
Family History Society Lecture A lecture by Shane O’dea, professor of English and public orator at Memorial. O’dea has long been involved with preservation in Newfoundland and his topic is “The
Genealogy of a House: Researching an 1834 Structure in John’s.” The meeting will be held at Hampton Hall, Marine Institute, Ridge Road. Admission is free. Free parking is available.
Live Music
6 p.m. Andrew Rodgers
Performing at Green Sleeves.
10 p.m. Dave White
Performing at Green Sleeves.
Seniors 10:30 a.m. Gentle Yoga
Gentle yoga with Sherry Ryan at Coakers Meadow,
Torbay Road. Each session is one hour in length and is ideal for seniors. A six-week session is $80. For more information or to register, contact info@sherryryan.com or 631-6138.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28 Games
12 p.m. Lunch and Bridge
Come down for lunch and bridge every Wednesday at the Remax Centre in St. John’s. Contact Shirley Kelly at 754-3260 to register.
8 p.m. Bingo
Weekly bingo at the Mazol Shrine Centre, 530 Topsail Rd.
Groups
10 a.m.
Boxing to Beat Parkinson’s
Presented by Parkinson Society NL, a specialized exercise program at Boxfit, 878 Topsail Rd., for Parkinson’s patients using boxing techniques. Classes are free and happen every Wednesday. Call 754-4428 for details.
10:30 a.m. Beginner guitar lessons
Held every Wednesday morning until noon at the St. John’s Retired Citizens’ Association, 10 Bennett Ave. $5 per session. Open to the public.
Live Music 6 p.m. Dave White
Performing at Green Sleeves.
8 p.m. Nelly
All Work, No Play Canadian Promo Tour at Mile One Centre. Tickets on sale now. Doors open at 7 p.m.
10 p.m. Damian Follett
Performing at Green Sleeves. Thursday, March 29
Art
5 p.m. Splash
Opening reception until 8 p.m. for “Splash” exhibition at Red Ochre Gallery, featuring new works by 16 of the gallery artists. The exhibition will continue until April 19.
Children
10 a.m. Active Playgroup
Recreation staff are on site at the Paul Reynolds Community Centre to encourage active play and facilitate opportunities for story time, music and creative play for lots of activity and fun. For children up to five years old and their caregivers. $3 per child, no cost for children under six months old.
Live Music 6:30 p.m. Rob Cook
Performing at Green Sleeves.
11 p.m.
Mark Manning & Carl Peters
Performing at Green Sleeves Pub & Eatery.
FRIDAY, MARCH 30 Live Music 4 p.m. Rob Cook
Performing at Green Sleeves.
7 p.m.
Girls Rock NL Open Mike Series
Join host Clare Follett at The Battery Café for an open mike that is open to all performers age 18 and younger. Free admission. Everyone welcome.
8 p.m. Damian Follett
Performing at Green Sleeves.
12 a.m. Black Sheep
Performing at Green Sleeves.
Seniors 10:30 a.m. Gentle Yoga
Gentle yoga with Sherry Ryan on Lemarchant Road. Each session is one hour in length and is ideal for seniors. A six-week session is $80. For more information or to register, contact info@sherryryan.com or 631-6138.
Social
11:30 a.m. Good Friday Lunch
Topsail United Church’s annual Good Friday Lunch includes fishcakes, baked beans, molasses raisin bread, dessert, tea and coffee. There is a limited number of tickets. To reserve, call the church office at 834-4567. Cost is $14 for adults and $7 for children. All are welcome.