The Scope

Music Tuesday, Apr 1

Queen w/ T.Rex, Led Zeppelin,  6am, Free,  Capital Theatre.  See website for more info.

Chris Hennessey (5pm), Blaine Lamb (8pm), open mic (10pm), Larry Foley & Rob Cook (12am), O’Reilly’s

Con O’Brien, Kelly’s

Hot Piano Tuesday w/ Sharon Clarke & Dave Brodrick, 9:30pm, Martini Bar

Live Music Tuesdays w/ Adrian Doyle, 7pm, The Sprout

Opera: Students of the opera workshop present operatic flights of fancy, 1pm, $7/$12, D.F. Cook Recital Hall

Sizzlin’ Salsa: Come dance with us, 8pm, $5, Bella Vista

Tues Blues: Original & old school blues w/ Mark Anderson (harmonica/vocals) & Andrew Piercey (slide guitar/vocals), 10:30pm, Fat Cat

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Daily events April 1

Anonymous Testing: HIV, Hep A/B/C, 4:30pm-7:30pm, NL Sexual Health Centre – 203 Merrymeeting Rd 579-1009

Auntie Crae’s Band, lunchtime, free – no purchase necessary, Auntie Crae’s

Fool’s Day

For the Love of Learning: Classes in theatre, meditation, ideas, art, music lessons & jamming, free to resilient youth, 12pm-6pm, 99 Gower St (basement) 722-4846

Trivia Night, Rose & Thistle

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Music Wednesday, April 2

Acoustic Blues w/ Darryl Cooper, Mark Anderson & Boobie Browne, 10:30pm, CBTGs

Chris Kirby & The Marquee (blues) Fat Cat

Denielle Hann (7pm), Arthur O’Brien & Fred Jorgensen (10pm), O’Reilly’s

DJ Lex, Junctions

Epic Acoustic Showcase, Distortion

Folk Night: An evening of sci-fi & fantasy music w/ Colleen Power, Art Stoyles Band & Jean Hewson, 9pm, $5, The Ship

Heavy As F*&!: Metal night, 9pm, Turner’s

Kronik, Greensleeves

Old New School w/ DJ Lex, no cover B4 12pm, $5 after, Junctions

Taharan, GSBM

The Lady Killers, The Dock

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Daily events April 2

Artist Talk w/ Luben Boykov, 7:30pm, The Rooms

For the Love of Learning: Classes in documentary film, ideas, belly dancing, zine making, book club & off site educational tours, free to resilient youth, 12pm-6pm, 99 Gower St (basement) 722-4846

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

The Rooms: Free admission 6pm-9pm, 9 Bonaventure Ave 757-8000

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Music Thursday, Apr 3

Darrell Cooper (solo acoustic) no cover, Fat Cat

Dave Panting, Erin’s

Denille Hann (7pm), Larry Foley & Patrick Moran, O’Reilly’s

Downstairs Mix Up w/ The Danny Keating & Steve Abbott Collective, CBTGs

Early Show w/ Patrick Molloy, 9pm, no cover, Rose & Thistle

Fred Jorgenson & Arthur, O’Brien, Kelly’s

Paul McCausland, 10pm, Greensleeves

Ron & Robert Kelly (7pm), Larry Foley & Patrick Moran (10:30pm), O’Reilly’s

Songwriter’s Showcase w/ Jerry Stamp & Jamie Mcdonald, no cover, Bull & Barrel

Stixx & Stones w/ Greg Tobin & Roger Stoodley, The Dock

The Acoustic Insiders, 10:30pm, Martini Bar

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Daily events April 3

For the Love of Learning: Classes in art, meditation, zine making, creative writing, journaling, music lessons & jamming, free to resilient youth, 12pm-6pm, 99 Gower St (basement) 722-4846

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, Mar 4

709, Club One

Barcode (classic rock & country) West Side Charlies – Torbay Rd

Big Tom: All request, Lottie’s Place

Blackie O’Leary (5pm) Kelly’s

Chris Hennessey (5pm), Larry Foley & Patrick Moran (8:15pm), Navigators (11:30pm), O’Reilly’s

DJ Delzilla, The Zone

DJs Mikey B, Fox, Dr Drake, Skywalker, no cover before 1:30am, Junctions

Evening Matinee w/ Chris Badcock, 8pm-10pm, no cover, Fat Cat

Four to Tango (NSO Masterworks Series) Quartango w/ Philharmonic Choir, 8pm, Arts & Culture Centre 722-4441

Jersey, Greensleeves

King Nancy (rock), Catcher (rock), Adam Baxter Threesome, $5, Distortion

Sons of Erin, Erin’s

Steve Rossiter & Snake Eye (rock ‘n roll) 10pm, Turner’s

The Insiders, 10pm, Martini Bar

Women’s Centre Benefit w/ Natalie Noseworthy, Maggie Meyer, Vicky Hynes, Sherry Ryan, Jill Porter, Suzanne Power, $5, Bianca’s

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Daily events April 4

Arts and the City II Symposium (City of St. John’s) Engage & consult with the arts community on the City’s role in developing a creative, vibrant St. John’s. Free, but must register 576-8619

Book Launch: Proper Gander by Ron Pumphrey, 7pm-9pm, Chapters

For the Love of Learning: Classes in theatre, ideas, nutrition & homeopathy, Canadian geography & NF folklore, free to resilient youth, 12pm-6pm, 99 Gower St (basement) 722-4846

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

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Music Saturday, Apr 5

DJs Mikey B, Fox, Dr Drake, Skywalker, no cover before 1:30am, Junctions

DJ Slayer w/ video by DJ Eric, The Zone

Jimmy Thompson Jazz Band, Black Dog Pub

Mopey Mumble-Mouse (art rock), AE Bridger Band (alt), Skullface & Others (punk), Thom Coombes (singer songwriter), 10pm, no cover, Turner’s

MUN Concert Band: An evening of light entertainment, under the skillful baton of Grant Etchegary, $7/$12, D.F. Cook Recital Hall

Party Like A Rockstar w/ DJ Frank, Rock House

Queens Maid (rock) CBTGs

Rob Cook (3pm), Traditional Session (6pm), Fergus O’Byrne (10pm), Navigators (11:30pm), O’Reilly’s

Sons of Erin, Erin’s

The Gaping Lotus Experience (Tool tribute) Club One

The Gaping Lotus Experience Afterparty, Distortion

The Insiders, 10pm, Martini Bar

The Kirk Kafe: Old time country music & bluegrass show, 7:30pm, $3/$5, St. Andrew’s Church Hall

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Daily events April 5

10th Annual Curling Bonspiel: Invites MUN alumni, friends & students to join in the fun, 10am-5pm, $27.50 & must register 737-4354, St. John’s Curling Club

Annie Pootoogook Lecture & Screening w/ William Ritchie, artist & advisor for West Baffin Co-op, 3pm, The Rooms

Arts and the City II Symposium (City of St. John’s) Engage & consult with the arts community on the City’s role in developing a creative, vibrant St. John’s, free, but must register 576-8619

Republic Pro Wrestling: Gerald B. & Loco Team up to take on Xtreme Chaos, plus PWI defends his “Money in the Bank” against Marty Mackrel, 6:30pm-9:30pm, $8, CLB Armory, Harding Rd

Spiritual Adventurers: Join other non-church-goers to form an interactive faith development group, 5pm-6pm, Anglican Cathedral 726-5677

StarLab – The Planetarium: Take a guided tour of the night sky as you gaze at stars, planets & constellations while listening to ancient stories, 1:30pm & 4pm (7+yrs), NL Science Centre – Murray Prem, 754-0823

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

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Music Sunday, Apr 6

Denielle Hann (1:30pm) O’Reilly’s

The Phobics (indie rock) The Ship

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Daily events April 6

Le Café Français: Pour parler le français, et aussi socialiser avec des francophones et des francophiles, L’anglais est interdit, 16H, gratuit, Atlantic Place, près de Starbucks

StarLab – The Planetarium: Take a guided tour of the night sky as you gaze at stars, planets & constellations while listening to ancient stories, 2:30pm, NL Science Centre – Murray Prem, 754-0823

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, Apr 7

Damien Follett, Greensleeves

Darrell Cooper & Colin Harris, The Dock

Con O’Brien (8pm) Kelly’s Pub

Fergus O’Byrne, 9pm-1am, O’Reilly’s

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Daily events April 7

Council Meeting: Refer to Council Agenda at stjohns.ca for meeting agenda items (posted Friday afternoon), Public is welcome, 4:30pm, Council Chambers, 4th floor St. John’s City Hall

Epic Stories & Shared Poetry, 9pm, Turner’s Tavern

For the Love of Learning: Classes in art, zine making, creative writing, jewelry & chain mail, free to resilient youth, 12pm-6pm, 99 Gower St (basement) 722-4846

Rockfall Climbing Competition: Come pull down with your friends, cook your forearms, and stuff your face! Climbers of all ages & levels are urged to take part, $30+tax, 11am-8pm, Wallnuts Climbing Centre – 57 Old Pennywell Rd 579-9255

WANL Monthly Reading Series w/ Monica Kidd & Fred Armstrong, 6pm, free, LSPU Hall

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Music Tuesday, Apr 8

Chris Hennessey (5pm),  Blaine Lamb (8pm), open mic (10pm), Larry Foley & Rob Cook (12am), O’Reilly’s

Con O’Brien, Kelly’s

Hot Piano Tuesday w/ Sharon Clarke & Dave Brodrick, 9:30pm, Martini Bar

Live Music Tuesdays w/ Kirk Penney, 7pm, The Sprout

Sizzlin’ Salsa: Come dance with us, 8pm, $5, Bella Vista

Tues Blues: Original & old school blues w/ Mark Anderson (harmonica/vocals) & Andrew Piercey (slide guitar/vocals), 10:30pm, Fat Cat

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