What’s happening this week
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Activities 12:15 p.m. Wisdom Healing Qigong
Come awaken the energy within! Relax. More wellness, more energy, more joy! Weekly free public Wisdom Healing Qigong sessions with Sheila Leonard on the Government House lawn on Thursdays from 12:15-1 p.m. All welcome, whether brand new or returning. Focus on postural alignment, gentle repetitive movements, visualization, sound, with focused intention and attention to help increase the flow of our natural energy. Call 727-7863 or visit www.sheilaleonard.ca.
2 p.m. Weekly Spotlight
This summer at The Rooms we will reach into our vaults and put the spotlight on something from our collection that has a unique story we’d like to share with you. Join our collections staff every Thursday from 2-3 p.m. for a peek at intriguing items from The Rooms collection begging for their stories to be told. Included with admission.
Live music 7 p.m.
Open Mic with Matthew Hornell
At the Peter Easton every Thursday from 7-10 p.m.
7:30 p.m. Tonia Cianciulli With Brad Jefford
Fred’s Records presents Tonia Cianciulli with Brad Jefford. New CD release and signing from 7:30-9 p.m. Free event. All welcome!
9:30 p.m.
Mick David & His Skinny Jims
Performing at The Black Sheep.
Theatre 7 p.m.
Short Play Festival
The 4th annual St. John’s Short Play Festival is the biggest one yet. Twenty-six productions over three weeks, with two dates dedicated to young people’s theatre. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to see a variety of productions and talent from a diverse pool of local creators. For more information, go online to www.shortplaystjohns.ca.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Art Noon
Gerald Squires Gallery
The Gerald Squires Art Gallery and Museum, 52 Prescott St., has on display some of the artworks that we are reserving toward the establishment of a museum of the life and works of Gerald Squires, C.M., D.litt., R.C.A. Other gallery works include sculptures, paintings, drawings, etchings, lithographs, fine-art reproductions, unique limited-edition hand-bound books and publications by and/or about gallery represented artists, writers, and poets, including Boyd Chubbs, Tom Dawe, Stan Dragland, George Horan, Al Pittman, Sharon Puddester, Esther Squires, Gerry Squires, and Des Walsh. Summer hours until Sept. 7: Thursday and Saturday noon to 5 p.m., Friday noon to 9 p.m. Other times open by chance or call ahead: 746-7076; 7464039; 739-4429.
Fundraiser Upcoming Terry Fox Run
The 39th annual Terry Fox Run is taking place at Quidi Vidi Lake on Sept. 15. Everyone is welcome to participate in a Terry Fox Run, regardless of age, athletic ability or socio-economic standing. While the run does not have an entry fee or minimum donation, we do ask all participants to fundraise or make a donation. You can raise funds online, use a pledge sheet or make a donation at the run site. All proceeds support cancer research. To register, visit terryfox.org.
Live music 12:30 p.m.
Music at Harbourside Park
Featuring Jim Payne and Fergus O’byrne, with youth opener Shillon.
7 p.m.
Sherry Ryan’s Country Jamboree
The Black Sheep.
7:30 p.m. Jam Session
Join guest host Fergus Brown O’byrne at The Rooms for a jam session from 7:30-9 p.m.
10:30 p.m.
Chris Meyers & The Bandits The Black Sheep.
Shopping 4:30 p.m.
Friday Evening at the Market
On the first Friday of every month, the St. John’s Farmers’ Market is your after-work stop. Open 4:30-9:30 p.m. Grab a meal from a hot food vendor, some take-home treats from a prepared food vendor or something beautiful from one of our artisans. Live music, cash bar in the cafe (the rest of the market is family-friendly), and lots of friendly faces.