The Scope

Music Thursday, Nov 1

Acoustic Jam w/ Adam Baxter, Turner’s Tavern

Acoustic Insiders, 10:30pm, Martini Bar

Bananarat Thursdays: Cranking the music 6pm-late, Tangled Up In Blue

Carl Peters & Kenny Butler, Turkey Joe’s

Chris LeDrew & Friends (pop) The Dock

Dave Panting (singer/songwriter) Erin’s

Denielle Hann (trad) 6pm-9pm, Larry Foley & Patrick Moran (trad) 10:30pm, O’Reilly’s

Freddy Jorgensen & Arthur O’Brien (trad) 8pm, no cover, Kelly’s Pub

Fuse, George Street Beer Market

Godslastname (rockabilly), The County Works Dept, The Ship

Love Hijacker (alt) Roxxy’s

Mother Christie, CBTGs

Paul McCausland & The Dukie Pigs, 10pm, $5, Greensleeves

Thumpin’ Thursdays w/ DJ Sky, Junctions

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Daily events Nov 1

Blue Star Trivia, 9pm, no cover, Bitters

Lecture: Building Understanding Among Christians, Muslims & Jews: Reading each other’s texts together to build religious understanding w/ U of T philosopher Dr. Robert Gibbs, 8pm, free, Engineering  Lecture Theatre – EN 2006, free parking Lot 16

Mall Walkers Club, 8:45am, Avalon Mall, 737-2333

Seniors Bridging Cultures: Tea, guest speakers & conversation, 2pm, Seniors Resource Centre 737-2333

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Music Friday, Nov 2

709, GSBM

Big Band Dance: Jazz East Big Band w/ Brian Way & Katie Hopkins (vocals) & Julia Halfyard’s Cabaret w/ Brian Way, 8pm, $20, Majestic Theatre, 390 Duckworth St 579-3023

Blackie O’Leary (trad) 5pm-9pm, no cover, Kelly’s Pub

Boyd Chubbs (trad) 6pm-9pm, no cover, Peter Easton Pub

Bump, Club One

Chris Hennessey (trad) 5:15pm-8:15pm, Greeleys Reel, 11:30pm, O’Reilly’s

Dave Panting (Greek bouzouki) 7pm, Athenian Restaurant

DJ Big Tom, Lottie’s

DJ Drake, DJ Lex, no cover B4 1:30am, Junctions

Evening Matinee w/ John Clarke, 7pm-10pm, no cover, Fat Cat

Get Down / Throw Down 2007: DJ & dance skills competition, Liquid Ice

Happy Hour Piano w/ Dave Brodrick, Martini Bar

Jersey, 10:30pm, Greensleeves

Johnny, Corey & Luke, Turner’s Tavern

Love Hijacker (alt) The Victory

Mick Davis & The Main Drag (rock) Rock House

Mike Hanrahan (trad) Erin’s

Newfoundland Songbook Vol. 1 (Canada Live) Anita Best, Pamela Morgan, Kelly Russell, Billy Sutton, George Morgan & Graham Wells explore the songs of our ancestors, 8pm, LSPU Hall

Sarah Halliday: Piano & songs, 8pm-11pm, Mickey Quinns – The Delta

Steppin’ Out Dance Party: Strut your stuff to the rhythms of cha-cha-cha, salsa, merengue, tango & rumba, 8pm, Bella Vista 728-1906

The Acoustic Trio (happy hour) George Street Beer Market

The Monday Nights (folk rock) The Ship

The Moonglow Trio: A night of ballroom dancing w/ music by Dana Parsons & Wade Tarling, 9:30pm, $10, The Old Mill – 271 Brookfield Rd 368-1334

The Moxxy, 10pm, Martini Bar

The Pathological Lovers (rock) CBTGs

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Daily events Nov 2

Friendship Club: For seniors, 2pm-4pm, 737-2333

Mixed Darts, Turner’s Tavern

MUN Botanical Garden: Trails, gift shop & tearoom. Open daily 10am-4pm, free 1st Friday of month, 306 Mt. Scio Rd 737-8590

National Literacy Tour: 3M Post-it & Brady Brady w/ Chuck Temple performing live illustrations, 6pm, free, Mile One Centre, 50 New Gower St

Women’s Studies Speakers’ Series: Leslie MacLeod, President of Provincial Advisory Council on the Status of Women, will speak on current issues and concerns, 4pm-5pm, MUN Science SN-4087

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Music Saturday, Nov 3

709, GSBM

Are You Phobic (Delicate, delicate – punk CD release), Turner’s Tavern

Bump, Club One

Captain Chaos in a Zen Garden (MUN Music) Grenfell’s Les Sasaki teams up w/ sound artists Rob Power & Paul Bendzsa in creative collaboration, 8pm, $7/$12, Petro-Canada Hall

DJ Mickey T, Lottie’s

DJ Lex, DJ Sky (3am), Junctions

Fergus O’Byrne (trad) 10pm-11:15pm, Greeleys Reel, 11:30pm, O’Reilly’s

Mick Davis & The Main Drag (rock) Rock House

Mike Hanrahan (trad) Erin’s

Newfoundland Songbook Vol. 2 (Canada Live) Anita Best, Pamela Morgan, Kelly Russell, Billy Sutton, George Morgan & Graham Wells explore the songs of our ancestors, 8pm, LSPU Hall

Queens Maid (rock) CBTGs

Residents Rock the House: house & electro w/ DJs Moxy (11pm), Leo Van Ulden (2:30am), Mike Taylor (4:30am), no cover before 1am, Liquid Ice

The Anchormen Chorus (barber shop) $15, Arts & Culture Centre

The Awake (rock), 11pm, $5, Distortion

The Idlers (reggae) The Ship

The Jimmy Thompson Jazz Band, Black Dog Pub

The Moxxy, 10pm, Martini Bar

Vintage Vibe, Club Etomik

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Daily events Nov 3

Book Release: Grieving Hearts Talk: The Matthew R. Churchil Story, 2pm-4pm, The Hub – 21 Merrymeeting Rd

Christmas in the Bight Craft Fair (Torbay Heritage Committee & Torbay Museum) Local artisans & vendors selling homemade crafts, gifts, jewellery & baked goods, 10am-3pm,Kinsmen Community Centre, Bauline Line, Torbay

Nail Trim Day (Beagle Paws fundraiser) Have your dogs nails trimmed, 1pm-4pm, Beagle Paws, 14 Forbes St 738-7297

Overeaters Anonymous: Weekly meetings to help w/ eating habits, 11am, St. Thomas’ Church – Military Rd 738-1742

Provincial Wrestling Alliance: Two year anniversary showdown, 7pm, $8, CLB Armory, Harvey Rd

The Rooms: Free admission today, 9 Bonaventure Ave 757-8000

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Music Sunday, Nov 4

Arthur O’Brien & Fred Jorgensen (trad) 10pm-2am, O’Reilly’s

Blues Jam w/ Darrell Cooper & The Tail Draggers, 10pm, The Dock

Damien Follett, Greensleeves

Freddy Jorgensen & Arthur O’Brien (trad) 5pm-9pm, no cover, Kelly’s Pub

Sunday Night Jazz w/ Brad Jefford & Megan Morrison, CBTGs

The Racket, George Street Beer Market

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Daily events Nov 4

Choral BCP Eversong: Featuring music from English choral tradition, 11am & 6:30pm, Anglican Cathedral

Garden Tour: Take a stroll through the flower gardens and see what’s in bloom this week. Suitable for families, 12pm, MUN Botanical Garden, 306 Mt. Scio Rd 737-8590

International Food & Craft Fair (Multicultural Women’s Organization NL) Foods & crafts from around the globe plus live entertainment & activities for kids, 10am-7pm, $4.25/$5, Holiday Inn

Nature Hike: Learn about plants and animals while you enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise, suitable for families, 10am, MUN Botanical Garden, 306 Mt. Scio Rd 737-8590

Sunday Chant, 7:30pm-10pm, by donation, The Lotus Centre, 52 Prescott St

Walk on Water: Get fit, meet new people and learn about the downtown area, 10am (rain or shine), free, Auntie Crae’s

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Music Monday, Nov 5

Bitters Session Mondays: Come play what you know – not just Irish stuff, 8pm-11pm, Bitters

Con O’Brien (trad) 8pm, no cover, Kelly’s Pub

Damien Follett, Greensleeves

Fergus O’Byrne (trad) 9pm-12:30am, O’Reilly’s

Jam Night, Turner’s Tavern

Monday Night Jazz w/ Megan Morrison, Brad Jefford & Friends, CBTG’s

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Daily events Nov 5

Council Meeting: Refer to Council Agenda on website (www.stjohns.ca) for meeting agenda items (posted Friday afternoon), Public is welcome, 4:30pm, Council Chambers, 4th floor City

Food Not Bombs: Healthy meals free of charge, 1:30pm, Bannerman Park

Ladies’ Darts, Turner’s Tavern

Nicotine Anonymous: Trying to quit smoking? Support group meets 7:30pm-8:30pm, Carnell Bldg, 15 Pippy Pl (side entrance), 2nd floor

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Music Tuesday, Nov 6

Chris Hennessey (trad) 5pm-8pm, Larry Foley & Rob Cook (trad) 12am, O’Reilly’s

Con O’Brien (trad) 8pm, no cover, Kelly’s Pub

Glyd (exp rock), CBTG’s

Hot Piano w/ Sharon Clarke, 9pm, Martini Bar

Mike Hanrahan, no cover, Erin’s

Respect! A tribute to the women of motown & soul w/ Janet Cull, Kelly-Ann Evans & Crystal McCarth, 8pm, $32.50, Arts & Culture Centre

Salsa Night, 7pm-10pm, Bella Vista

Songwriter’s Circle w/ Jerry Stamp, Justin Merdsoy, Brad Wheeler, Luke Merdsoy, 10pm, The Dock

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Daily events Nov 6

Auntie Crae’s Band, lunchtime, free, Auntie Crae’s

Bitters Gaming: A night dedicated to boardgames, video games, TV/DVD games, card games, pub games, outdoor games, Bitters

Public Works & Environment Meeting, public welcome, 1pm-3pm, Conference Room A, 4th floor, St. John’s City Hall

Trivia Quiz Night, 9pm, Rose & Thistle

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Music Wednesday, Nov 7

Acoustic Blues w/ Darryl Cooper & Darren Browne, CBTGs

Anthony Mcdonald (trad), no cover, Erin’s Pub

Chris Picco (solo acoustic) 9pm, no cover, Fat Cat

Con O’Brien (trad) 8pm, no cover, Kelly’s Pub

Denielle Hann (trad) 7pm, O’Reilly’s

Epic Acoustic Showcase w/ Adam Baxter, Distortion

Kronik (rock) 9:30pm, Green Sleeves

Old New School, no cover B4 12pm, $5 after, Junctions

Talent Showcase w/ hosts Ben & Vince, Turner’s Tavern

Tarahan, George Street Beer Market

The Lady Killers, The Dock

The Racket, 10:30pm, Martini Bar

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Daily events Nov 7

Annual Roast Beef Dinner (United Church Men’s Club benefit) w/ music by the singing quartet Right Now, 6pm, $12, George Street United Church 726-8775

Drop In Evenings: Snacks & conversation at the Women’s Centre, 6pm-9pm, free, all women welcome, 150 LeMarchant Rd

Heritage Crafters: Knit, craft & make friends, 10am, Sobey’s Community Room, Howley Estates 737-2333

Overeaters Anonymous: Weekly meetings to help w/ eating habits, 8pm, St. James United Church – Elizabeth Ave 738-1742

The Great Casavant Organ, David Drinkell plays varied programs of sacred and secular works, 1:15pm-1:45pm, free, Anglican Cathedral

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Music Thursday, Nov 8

Acoustic Insiders, 10:30pm, Martini Bar

Bananarat Thursdays: Cranking the music 6pm-late, Tangled Up In Blue

Carl Peters & Kenny Butler, Turkey Joe’s

Chris LeDrew & Friends (pop) The Dock

D’Arcy Broderick & Ron Kelly, 6pm-9pm, Larry Foley & Patrick Moran (trad) 10:30pm, O’Reilly’s

Freddy Jorgensen & Arthur O’Brien (trad) 8pm, no cover, Kelly’s Pub

Jeff Winsor (solo acoustic) Fat Cat

Maggie Meyer (acoustic) Lloyd Georges Garden, 10:30pm, The Ship

Mother Christie, CBTGs

Paul McCausland & The Dukie Pigs, 10pm, $5, Greensleeves

Scruncheons (MUN Music) Percussion ensemble, 8pm, $7/$12, D.F. Cook Recital Hall

Stixx & Stones, The Dock

Thumpin’ Thursdays w/ DJ Sky, Junctions

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