ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Friday, May 17
Film
7 p.m.
Faustus Bidgood
Join us at The Rooms for a special screening of the Newfoundland film classic "The Adventures of Faustus Bidgood." Written, produced and directed by Michael and Andy Jones, this is a film unlike any other produced in Canada. A comedy of destiny, love and intrigue with an all-star cast. $10 per person; 10 per cent discount for Rooms members.
Live music
5 p.m.
Rob Cook
Performing at Green Sleeves Downtown.
Dave White
Performing at Green Sleeves Uptown.
8 p.m.
Damian Follett
Performing at Green Sleeves Downtown.
9 p.m.
The Daisy Cutters
Rock ’n’ roll at The Rec Room. No cover. 19+ after 11 p.m.
9:30 p.m.
East Isle Wind
Performing at Green Sleeves Uptown.
Fine Lads
Performing at The Newfoundland Embassy.
The Foggy Bottom Boys
Performing at Bridie Molloy’s.
Midnight
Derek Graham
Performing at Green Sleeves Downtown.
Sports
7 p.m.
Newfoundland Growlers
Versus Florida Everblades in Game 4 of the conference finals. Join the Growlers at Mile One Centre on their journey to the Kelly Cup. Tickets: mileonecentre.com or 576-7657.
Saturday, May 18
Arts and crafts
10 a.m.
Quilting workshop
Krista Hennebury workshop, Round Peg, Square Hole (or Quarter Round), happening at St. Peter’s Parish Hall, 110 Ashford Dr., from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $90. Fee includes pattern. Space for 20 participants. Hosted by the St. John’s Modern Quilt Guild.
Fundraiser
Upcoming
BBQ and Silent Auction
The Parish of St. John the Evangelist, 20 Rectory Rd., Topsail, will hold a BBQ and silent auction on Saturday, June 1 at 6:30 p.m. Either steak or chicken. Cost $20. Limited tickets available at the church office weekdays between 9 a.m. and noon. Call 834-2336.
Upcoming
Trail Raiser
The East Coast Trail Association (ECTA) is $15,000 closer to its annual fundraising goal thanks to ExxonMobil Canada, which signed on as the Trail Raiser Event Sponsor for 2019. The Trail Raiser is the ECTA’s annual fundraising hike, raising crucial funds and awareness to support the maintenance and protection of the East Coast Trail. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, June 8 at Bay Bulls. To support the trail, contact us at 738-4453 or [email protected].
Live music
2 p.m.
National Fiddling Day
On this National Fiddling Day, drop by The Rooms to hear traditional tunes performed by the Newfoundland and Labrador Fiddling Association. Free event. All are welcome.
5 p.m.
Colin Harris
Performing at Green Sleeves Uptown.
6:30 p.m.
Dave White
Performing at Green Sleeves Downtown.
7 p.m.
Thin Love
Performing at The Black Sheep.
9 p.m.
The Foggy Bottom Boys
Performing at Bridie Molloy’s.
9:30 p.m.
Fine Lads
Performing at Rob Roy.
Tony Miller and Tim Martin
Performing at Green Sleeves Uptown.
11 p.m.
Red Planes
Performing at Green Sleeves Downtown.
Shopping
9 a.m.
St. John’s Farmers’ Market
Indoor/outdoor farmers' market with up to 70 plus vendors: fresh produce, prepared foods, hot food, crafts and more. Everything made, baked and grown locally. ATM and café on site. Weekly vendor lists, parking info and more at www.stjohnsfarmersmarket.ca.
