What’s happening this week
Thursday, April 26
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.
Comedy
9 p.m.
Jokes at John’s
Comedy night at Trapper John’s. This week our regular host, Nicole Downton, is putting on her headliner hat. Nicole has been a staple in the St. John’s comedy scene for six years, gracing the stages with her saucy wit and stories. We’ve got a fun lineup of local hilarious folks to keep you laughing all night long, with special guest host Vicky Mullaley. No cover.
Games
8 p.m.
Bingo
Bingo at Blackmarsh Legion. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Bitters Trivia Night
Join hosts Clay and Eryn at Bitters Pub. Test your knowledge and win awesome prizes.
Trivia Matters
Join host Geoff Inder for trivia every Thursday night at The Station.
History
2:30 p.m.
Royal St. John’s Regatta 200th Anniversary
The Rooms welcomes Gail Malone and Charles Cook, past presidents of the Royal St. John’s Regatta Committee, for a presentation on the history of the Regatta and what goes into making the Regatta happen each year. This presentation is included with general admission to The Rooms and is free for Rooms members. Visit https://therooms.ca for more information.
Information
7 p.m.
Coupon Clipping
Looking for some money-saving life hacks? You’re in luck! Known to her friends and family as “The Coupon Queen,” avid coupon collector Tina Crane will show you how to make your money go further by clipping coupons and finding online deals. Join us at the A.C. Hunter Public Library in the 1st floor community room from 7-8:30 p.m. Register with your library card by calling 737-3950.
Live Music
5 p.m.
Fergus O’byrne Performing at O’reilly’s.
6:30 p.m.
Rob Cook
Performing at Green Sleeves Pub.
8 p.m.
Irish Descendants Performing at O’reilly’s.
9 p.m.
Songwriters in the Round With Mallory Johnson, Chris Ryan, Janet Cull and Chris Ledrew at The Ship Pub. $10 at the door.
10 p.m. Open Mike Night
Open mike night at Poyo and The Sprout.
11 p.m.
Mark Manning & Carl Peters Performing at Green Sleeves Pub.
11:30 p.m. Ceiligh Performing at O’reilly’s.
Sports
7 p.m.
Learn to Coxswain Course
Want to learn how to be a coxswain? Join us for the first Learn to Coxswain course of the season. No need to register, just show up at the Boathouse Museum.
Theatre
8 p.m.
Isle of Demons
Robert Chafe’s “Isle of Demons” is onstage at the LSPU Hall. The story of Marguerite de Roberval — marooned by her uncle on an island off northern Newfoundland in 1542 for daring to love a sailor. Nevertheless, she persisted. This acclaimed production from Persistence Theatre Company moves to the LSPU Hall after a sold-out September run at the Barbara Barrett Theatre. Starring Marie Jones, Allison Kelly and Evan Mercer, with direction by Alix Reynolds. Tickets are $38 ($33 for students and seniors) and are available from the Resource Centre for the Arts box office, by calling 753-4531 or visiting http://rca.nf.ca/event/isle-ofdemons/.
Friday, April 27 Seniors
10:30 a.m.
Seniors’ Walking Group Looking to go for a walk, but find it too cold or slippery? We have an amazing walking group at Cowan Heights United Church. Join us in the auditorium Monday, Wednesday and Friday each week from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Admission is $1.
Live Music
4 p.m.
Dave White Performing at Green Sleeves Pub.
5 p.m.
Chris Hennessy Performing at O’reilly’s.
7 p.m.
Belles, Blues and Boogie
What better way to shake off the last of the winter doldrums than by lacing on your dancing shoes. Les Ms., under the direction of Valerie Long, is returning to rock the Masonic Temple along with the award-winning Lori Cooper Band, in two nights of music ranging from ballads to blues, and jive to jazz. Doors open at 6 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres and snacks available. Cash bar. 50-50 draw. Tickets are limited and are $35 each. Contact info@lesms.ca.
8 p.m.
Damian Follett Performing at Green Sleeves Pub.
12 a.m.
Good Time Charlie Performing at Green Sleeves Pub.
Theatre
8 p.m.
Isle of Demons
Robert Chafe’s “Isle of Demons” is onstage at the LSPU Hall. The story of Marguerite de Roberval — marooned by her uncle on an island off northern Newfoundland in 1542 for daring to love a sailor. Nevertheless, she persisted. This acclaimed production from Persistence Theatre Company moves to the LSPU Hall after a sold-out September run at the Barbara Barrett Theatre. Starring Marie Jones, Allison Kelly and Evan Mercer, with direction by Alix Reynolds. Tickets are $38 ($33 for students and seniors) and are available from the Resource Centre for the Arts box office, by calling 753-4531 or visiting http://rca.nf.ca/event/isle-ofdemons/.
Saturday, April 28 Groups
9 a.m.
Positive Thinkers Club
The club’s monthly buffet breakfast and presentation will feature Terri Myers speaking about “The Value of a Sunny Disposition” at The Network Café. Cost is $15 for members, $20 for non-members. Everyone is welcome. Register at www.positivethinkersclub.ca.
11 a.m.
Overeaters Anonymous Overeaters Anonymous meets every Saturday in the Carnell Building, 13-15 Pippy Pl. For more information, call 738-1742.
Live Music
5 p.m.
Bill Kelly Performing at O’reilly’s.
6:30 p.m.
Rob Cook
Performing at Green Sleeves Pub.
7 p.m.
Belles, Blues and Boogie
What better way to shake off the last of the winter doldrums than by lacing on your dancing shoes! Les Ms. (under the direction of Valerie Long) is returning to rock the Masonic Temple along with the award-winning Lori Cooper Band, in two nights of music ranging from ballads to blues, and jive to jazz. Doors open at 6 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres and snacks available. Cash bar. 50-50 draw. Tickets are limited and are $35 each. Contact info@lesms.ca.
11 p.m.
Good Time Charlie Performing at Green Sleeves Pub.
Social
6 p.m.
SAEN Annual Dinner and Auction The Salmonid Association of Eastern Newfoundland’s annual dinner and auction will take place at the Holiday Inn in St. John’s. Tickets are $75 and can be obtained by phoning Jim Dinn
at 728-2317, Tony Mcgrath at 6310795, the SAEN office at 722-9300 or any board member. MC for the evening is the CBC’S Anthony Germain. All are welcome.
Theatre
8 p.m.
Isle of Demons
Robert Chafe’s “Isle of Demons” is onstage at the LSPU Hall. The story of Marguerite de Roberval — marooned by her uncle on an island off northern Newfoundland in 1542 for daring to love a sailor. Nevertheless, she persisted. This acclaimed production from Persistence Theatre Company moves to the LSPU Hall after a sold-out September run at the Barbara Barrett Theatre. Starring Marie Jones, Allison Kelly and Evan Mercer, with direction by Alix Reynolds. Tickets are $38 ($33 for students and seniors) and are available from the Resource Centre for the Arts box office, by calling 753-4531 or visiting http://rca. nf.ca/event/isle-of-demons/.
Sunday, April 29 Causes
Ongoing
Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet Tickets are available now for the Mother’s Day brunch buffet on Sunday, May 13, which supports education work at The Fluvarium. There will be seatings at 10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. After your meal, families will be invited to visit the exhibits or join our educators for stories, crafts and feeding time. Cost for the event is $26.50 for adults and $14.50 for children ages 10 and under. Limited seats available. Buy your tickets now by visiting The Fluvarium or call 754-3474.
Festivals
2 p.m.
Ninth Day of Ridvan
You are graciously invited to join the Baha’i Community in celebrating the Ninth Day of the Festival of Ridvan at The Network Café, 6 East Dr., Pleasantville. For more information, visit http:// bahaisofstjohns.org/.
Live Music
3:30 p.m.
Sunday Traditional Session
Fun for the whole family at O’reilly’s Pub. Bring an instrument and play along, or sit back and enjoy the music.
7 p.m. Derek Graham Performing at Green Sleeves Pub.
Fergus O’byrne Performing at O’reilly’s.
10:30 p.m. Con O’brien & Patrick Moran Performing at O’reilly’s.
11 p.m. Dave White Performing at Green Sleeves Pub.
Theatre
2 p.m.
Isle of Demons
Robert Chafe’s “Isle of Demons” is onstage at the LSPU Hall. The story of Marguerite de Roberval — marooned by her uncle on an island off northern Newfoundland in 1542 for daring to love a sailor. Nevertheless, she persisted. This acclaimed production from Persistence Theatre Company moves to the LSPU Hall after a sold-out September run at the Barbara Barrett Theatre. Starring Marie Jones, Allison Kelly and Evan Mercer, with direction by Alix Reynolds. Tickets for this matinee are $23 and are available from the Resource Centre for the Arts box office, by calling 753-4531 or visiting http://rca. nf.ca/event/isle-of-demons/
Monday, April 30 Children
11 a.m.
Active Start Playgroup Caregivers get active with the little ones up to age five at the Paul Reynolds Community Centre’s active playgroup. Recreation staff will be on site to develop fundamental movement skills and physical literacy through active play. Cost is $3 per child aged two to five. Children under age two can participate free of charge.
Seniors
10:30 a.m.
Seniors’ Walking Group Looking to go for a walk, but find it too cold or slippery? We have an amazing walking group at Cowan Heights United Church. Join us in the auditorium Monday, Wednesday, and Friday each week from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Admission is $1.
Art
Ongoing
Artssmarts deadline
Artsnl is accepting online applications from schools, school boards, or groups of schools to operate Artssmarts projects. Artssmarts provides funding to schools to bring professional artists into the classroom to help teachers and students integrate arts activities into non-arts subject areas. The application deadline is May 31 (for projects starting after September 15, 2018 and completed by June 22, 2019). Visit https://artsnl.smartsimple.ca to apply. Contact Artsnl with any questions at 866-726-2212 (toll free).
Live Music
6 p.m.
Dave White Performing at Green Sleeves Pub.
8:30 p.m.
The Old Contemporaries Performing acoustic songs old and new every Monday night at The Black Sheep’s “Monday Social.”
10 p.m.
Damian Follett Performing at Green Sleeves Pub.