Thursday, January 17
Books
7 p.m.
‘Operation Wormwood’
The Marjorie Mews Public Library welcomes author Helen C. Escott, who will read from her book, “Operation Wormwood.” A question period and refreshments will follow the reading.
Classes
1:30 p.m., 7 p.m.
T’ai Chi Chih
Come awaken the energy within! Relax! More wellness, more energy, more joy! Weekly daytime and evening classes with Sheila Leonard at The Lantern, 35 Barnes Rd., from Jan. 17 to March 7. Classes at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., for returning students only. Refining our practice of the 20 gentle, repetitive movements, helping further increase the flow of our natural energy. Register at your first class. Call 727-7863 or visit www.sheilaleonard.ca for more information.
Live Music
6:30 p.m.
Rob Cook
Performing at Green Sleeves.
7 p.m.
Justin Russell
Performing at Second Cup, 9 Stavanger Dr.
Mark Bragg and Friends
Performing at The Black Sheep.
10:30 p.m.
Mick Davis
Performing at The Black Sheep.
11 p.m.
Glory Days
Performing at Green Sleeves.
Comedy
Jokes at John's
Voted best comedy night in Newfoundland. Hosted by Jennifer Somerton and featuring a new headliner and lineup every Thursday at 9 p.m. No Cover at Trapper John's, 2 George St.
Groups
7-9 p.m.
PTSD Buddies is having a meeting today from 7-9 p.m. to discuss people having PTSD in their lives, at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 50 in Kelligrews, Conception Bay South. The meetings will happen once a month at the Legion in Kelligrews. Please refer to the PTSD Buddies Newfoundland and Labrador Facebook Page for more information. All are welcome.
Friday, January 18
Live Music
5 p.m.
Chris Hennessy
Performing at O’Reilly’s Pub.
Rob Cook
Performing at Green Sleeves.
7 p.m.
Herd of Men
With John Hutton, Sean Harris, Glenn Tilley and Mack Furlong performing at The Black Sheep.
8 p.m.
Damian Follett
Performing at Green Sleeves.
The Uglysticks
Performing at O’Reilly’s Pub.
10:30 p.m.
The Kelly Evans Band
Performing at The Martini Bar. No cover until 11 p.m.
11:30 p.m.
Ceiligh
Performing at O’Reilly’s Pub.
Midnight
Derek Graham and John Ennis
Performing at Green Sleeves.
People
Ongoing
Call for Lives Lived segment
Each year ArtsNL prepares a video montage segment called Lives Lived, as part of the annual arts awards. It’s at that point of the program that we acknowledge the talents that the arts community has lost over the last year. This is an opportunity for members of the community to forward names, a photo and a very brief note that commemorates a “life lived” in the arts. Forward information no later than Friday, March 29. Note that the segment running time may unfortunately limit the number of individuals shown during the show. Information can be emailed to ArtsNL communications officer Joshua Jamieson at [email protected]. The 34th ArtsNL Arts Awards will take place Friday, June 7 in Eastport.
Theatre
Upcoming
‘Offensive to Some’
Berni Stapleton’s “Offensive to Some,” a powerful portrayal of intimate-partner violence, returns by popular demand to the LSPU Hall Jan. 24-27. Directed by Ruth Lawrence and featuring Miranda MacDonald. Tickets available at lspuhall.ca or by calling the Hall at 753-4531. Student, senior and artist rates are available.
Saturday, January 19
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.
4 p.m.
Luxury Wedding Show Newfoundland
Wedding show at the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland from 4-9 p.m. Pre-sale tickets online at Eventbrite ($10) or $15 at the door. Grand prize $12,000 wedding package. Wedding professional vendors, bridal fashion show, cocktail hour and lingerie show.
Classes
10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m.
T’ai Chi Chih and Wisdom Healing Qigong
Come awaken the energy within! Relax! More wellness, more energy, more joy! One set of Saturday introductory sessions with Sheila Leonard from 10:30 a.m. to noon for T'ai Chi Chih, and 1:30-3 p.m. for Wisdom Healing Qigong. Join us at Virginia Water Retreat House, 47 Parsonage Dr., off Logy Bay Road, on beautiful Virginia Lake. New and returning students welcome. Register when you arrive. Call 727-7863 or visit www.sheilaleonard.ca for more information.
Live Music
5 p.m.
Bill Kelly
Performing at O’Reilly’s Pub.
6:30 p.m.
Dave White
Performing at Green Sleeves.
7 p.m.
Waterfront Fire
Performing at The Black Sheep.
8 p.m.
Kellie Loder
With special guests Matthew Byrne, Mark Bragg and Rachel Cousins performing at the Masonic Temple. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m.
The Uglysticks
Performing at O’Reilly’s Pub.
10:30 p.m.
Presto Magic
Performing at The Black Sheep.
The Kelly Evans Band
Performing at The Martini Bar. No cover until 11 p.m.
11 p.m.
Des Gambin Trio
Performing at Green Sleeves.
11:30 p.m.
Ceiligh
Performing at O’Reilly’s Pub.
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: [email protected]. 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.
St. John’s Edge
Edge vs. London Lightning at Mile One Centre. Tickets available at mileonecentre.com or at the box office (576-7657).
Sunday, January 20
Live Music
2 p.m.
Sunday Traditional Session
Hosted by Fergus Brown O’Byrne and Tony O’Brien at O’Reilly’s Pub.
5 p.m.
Fergus O’Byrne
Performing at O’Reilly’s Pub.
7 p.m.
Dave Whitty
Performing at Green Sleeves.
8 p.m.
Con O’Brien and Patrick Moran
Performing at O’Reilly’s Pub.
8:30 p.m.
Open Mike
With Peter Mcguire at The Black Sheep.
11 p.m.
Dave White
Performing at Green Sleeves.
Radio
2-2:30 p.m.
VOWR Guest Interview
Barbara De Land speaks with Lisa Moore, acclaimed writer, playwright, artist and Memorial University professor of English, about the 2019 Sparks Literary Festival at Memorial's school of music on Jan. 27 from 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. — an informal occasion that includes authors reading from their work, followed by lively question and answer periods. The Sparks one-day festival is free of charge, and is open to adults, not necessarily writers or readers. Tune in to VOWR radio at 800 on the AM dial, online at VOWR.org, or cable radio Rogers 945 or Bell Aliant 756.
Sports
7 p.m.
St. John’s Edge
Edge vs. London Lightning at Mile One Centre. Tickets available at mileonecentre.com or at the box office (576-7657).
People
Ongoing
Call for Lives Lived Segment
Each year ArtsNL prepares a video montage segment called Lives Lived as part of the annual arts awards. It’s at that point of the program that we acknowledge the talents that the arts community has lost over the last year. This is an opportunity for members of the community to forward names, a photo and a very brief note that commemorates a “life lived” in the arts. Forward information no later than Friday, March 29. Note that the segment running time may unfortunately limit the number of individuals shown during the show. Information can be emailed to ArtsNL communications officer Joshua Jamieson at [email protected]. The 34th ArtsNL Arts Awards will take place Friday, June 7 in Eastport.
Monday, January 21
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.
Arts
7 p.m.
The Writers’ Circle
Open to anyone wishing to discover or exercise their creative writing skills. The direction of the class will be determined by the dynamic of the group, but guided writing efforts are anticipated. During this time, students or people needing direction, proofreading or editing of their work may bring it along to St. James United Church for assistance from experienced leaders.
Ongoing
Funding opportunity
ArtsNL is accepting applications for its Annual Operating Program for Professional Arts Organizations. The deadline is Friday, Feb. 15. Organizational annual operations must start on/after April 15. Contact ArtsNL for details: 726-2212 or toll-free 1-866-726-2212 (N.L. only), email [email protected] or visit http://www.nlac.ca/grants/aoppao.htm for info, video, and to apply.
Groups
10:30 a.m.
Guitar lessons
The St. John’s Retired Citizens’ Association offers guitar lessons for beginners at 10 Bennett Ave. every Monday from 10:30 a.m. until noon. Richard Harvey is an accomplished instructor and he welcomes anyone interested in learning to play guitar. The cost is just $5 per person per session.
3 p.m.
Loose Threads Sewing Studio
Our weekly sewing studio at St. James United Church is open to everyone. Whether you’re a seasoned sewer or a beginner, our class is open to you. Come and learn new skills, work on projects and enjoy the company.
Live Music
7 p.m.
Dave White
Performing at Green Sleeves.
8:30 p.m.
Kelly McMichael and Friends
Performing at The Black Sheep.
10 p.m.
Damian Follett
Performing at Green Sleeves.
People
Ongoing
Call for Lives Lived segment
Each year ArtsNL prepares a video montage segment called Lives Lived, as part of the annual arts awards. It’s at that point of the program that we acknowledge the talents the arts community has lost over the last year. This is an opportunity for members of the community to forward names, a photo and a very brief note that commemorates a “life lived” in the arts. Forward information no later than Friday, March 29, 2019. Note that the segment running time may unfortunately limit the number of individuals shown during the show. Information can be emailed to ArtsNL communications officer Joshua Jamieson at [email protected]. The 34th ArtsNL Arts Awards will take place Friday, June 7 in Eastport.