SATURDAY, JANUARY 12
Activities
Ongoing Snowshoeing
The public is invited to snowshoe at Government House. When conditions are suitable and safe, bring your snowshoes, friends and family to the grounds during the day for a winter wellness break.
9 a.m. Health and Wellness Expo
The Town of Portugal Cove-st. Philip’s (PCSP) is excited to host the first PCSP Health and Wellness Expo from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Brookside Intermediate School. The event is open to people of all ages, with a focus on showcasing resources and businesses dedicated to improving physical, mental and social health. The expo will feature a trade show with over 40 healthy-living exhibitors (full list available at www.pcsp.ca), demonstrations, on-site vitals testing, and nutritious food and drinks. Throughout the day there will also be presentations from guest speakers, including keynote speaker TA Loeffleur. Booths and activities are planned for people of all ages, and there’s sure to be something for everyone. Admission is $5 and payable in cash at the door. There will also be a free child minding area on site throughout the day (restrictions apply, see website for details).
7 p.m.
Canoeing the Terra Nova River
Paddle Newfoundland and Labrador invites the public to view a documentary film about canoeing the Terra Nova River. The film documents an attempt to be the first group to run all the rapids of the lower Terra Nova River in tandem canoe. At the start of the descent, water levels were 50 per cent higher than the group had hoped, and heavy rain during the trip increased the group’s anxiety. The story also connects two generations of paddlers, all of whom love the river. The documentary will be shown at Hampton Hall Theatre at the Ridge Road Campus of the Marine Institute. Free admission.
Live Music 1 p.m. The Kubasonics
Fred’s Records presents The Kubasonics, to celebrate the launch of The Kubasonics’ latest album, the seasonal “Winter Carols,” with a free show from 1-1:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m. Dave White
Performing at Green Sleeves.
8 p.m. Sinfonia 2: Be Still My Harp
Be Still My Harp, it’s Sinfonia 2. The Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra’s own Sarah Veber (harp), joins the NSO Sinfonia as we start the 2019 season with beautiful music. Works include Gardner’s Concerto Grosso, Debussy’s Danse sacrée et danse profane, Mozetich’s El Dorado for harp, and Wagner’s Siegfried Idyll. Sonfonia 2 will be held at D.F. Cook Recital Hall. Tickets are available online at artsandculturecentre.com.
10:30 p.m. The Black Sheep
Performing at The Martini Bar. No cover until 11 p.m.
11 p.m.
Dave White and Carl Peters
Performing at Green Sleeves.
Upcoming Variety show
Traditional and country variety show at the Sheila Nageira Theatre in Carbonear on Friday, Jan. 25 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets ($15) available at the box office, or by email: princesssheila1@hotmail.com. Featuring: What Odds, Amanda Hulan, The Band She and The Bowman Family.
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.
Sports
7 p.m. Newfoundland Growlers
Growlers vs. Adirondack Thunder at Mile One Centre. Tickets available at mileonecentre.com or at the box office; phone 5767657.
Theatre
6:30 p.m. Dream a Little Dream of We
A tribute to The Mamas and the Papas with Spirit of Newfoundland at Masonic Temple. Spend a night with us in harmony heave as we take you back to one of the most fascinating musical eras ever. Dinner and a show, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Call 5793023 to book your table.