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Music Monday, Sept 1
Damien Follett, Greensleeves
Darrell Cooper & Colin Harris, The Dock
Dave White, 9:30pm, MexiCali Rosa’s
Con O’Brien (8pm) Kelly’s Pub
Fergus O’Byrne, 9pm-1am, O’Reilly’s
Jim Joyce, Erin’s
Smack 4 Smack (farewell show) CBTGs
Daily events Sept 2
Wed, Aug 27, 2008
Auntie Crae’s Band, lunchtime, free – no purchase necessary, Auntie Crae’s
Council Meeting: Refer to Council Agenda at www.stjohns.ca for meeting agenda items (posted Friday afternoon), Public is welcome, 4:30pm, Council Chambers, 4th floor St. John’s City Hall
Literary Reading w/ Joel Yanofsky (Montreal), Stan Dragland, Craig Francis Power, 8pm, free, The Ship
MUN Fall Orientation: Registration at 12pm, Field House
Trivia Night, Rose & Thistle
Youth Group: For lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgendered, queer questioning, or curious youth. Chill out, grab some food & meet new folks, 6:30pm, free, Choices for Youth, 12-16 Carter’s Hill Pl 699-0509
Music Tuesday, Sept 2
Wed, Aug 27, 2008
90′s Night, 8pm, The Breezeway
Chris Hennessey (5pm), Blaine Lamb (8pm), open mic (10pm), Larry Foley & Rob Cook (12am), O’Reilly’s
Con O’Brien, Kelly’s
Damian Follett & Gary Gambin, Green Sleeves
Danielle Tobin, Andrew Mast & Friends, CBTGs
Hot Piano Tuesday w/ Sharon Clarke & Dave Brodrick, 9:30pm, Martini Bar
Mick Davis (solo acoustic) 9:30pm-1am, no cover, Fat Cat
Mike Hanrahan, Erin’s
Singer-Songwriters Night, no cover, Musician’s Bar
Sizzlin’ Salsa: Come dance with us, 8pm, $5, Bella Vista
Daily events Sept 3
Wed, Aug 27, 2008
MUN Fall Orientation: Begin at 9:30am, University Centre
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
Music Wednesday, Sept 3
Wed, Aug 27, 2008
Anthony McDonald, Erin’s
Chris Kirby (solo acoustic blues) Fat Cat
Denielle Hann (7pm), Arthur O’Brien & Fred Jorgensen (10pm), O’Reilly’s
Epic Wednesdays w/ host Adam Baxter, Distortion
Folk Night, 9pm, $5, The Ship
Heavy as F@#$, 9pm, Turner’s
Kronik, Greensleeves
The Superstars, 10:30pm, Martini Bar
Wet Wednesdays w/ DJ Sina (hip hop) vs Dr. Drake (house / hip house), no cover B4 midnight, Junctions
Women Rockin Night, Musician’s Bar
Daily events Sept 4
Wed, Aug 27, 2008
Mall Walkers Club, 8:45am, Avalon Mall, 737-2333
Seniors Bridging Cultures: Tea, guest speakers & conversation, 2pm, Seniors Resource Centre 737-2333
Daily events Sept 5
Wed, Aug 27, 2008
Friendship Club: For seniors, 2pm-4pm, 737-2333
MUN Botanical Garden: Trails, giftshop & tearoom, 10am-5pm, free today, 306 Mt. Scio Rd 737-8590
Music Friday, Sept 5
Wed, Aug 27, 2008
3′s A Crowd (new & classic rock & country) no cover, Christine’s Lounge
Big Tom: All request, Lottie’s Place
Blackie O’Leary (5pm) Kelly’s
Bob MacDonald, 6pm-10pm, no cover, The Republic
Breakdown, Sundance
Chris Hennessey (5pm), Larry Foley & Patrick Moran (8:15pm), Greeley’s Reel (11:30pm), O’Reilly’s
DJ Fabian, The Zone
DJ Mikey B, DJ Steve Murray, DJ Electro, Liquid
Evening Matinee w/ Chris Badcock, 6pm-9pm, no cover, Fat Cat
Exit Party (rock) CBTGs
Mainline (country) Stetson
Mike Foley, Michael Boon, Trapper John’s
Rick Lambe, Bull & Finch
Secret Reggae Band, 11pm, Fat Cat
Student Euphoria: Back 2 Skool Bash, Rock House
The Discounts (hip hop / reggae) The Ship
The Insiders, Club One
Daily events Sept 6
Wed, Aug 27, 2008
Back to School: Interactive program goes underwater to examine the life of a fish w/ story time, game & craft session, 1:30pm, The Fluvarium (Sat & Sun Sep 6 – 28)
Doors Open Days: Buildings normally closed to the public or charge admission welcome visitors for free: Anna Templeton Centre, Basilica Cathedral, Bidgood’s, Central Fire Station, CLB Armoury, Court House, Crow’s Nest Officers’ Club, Cygnus Gymnastics, Five Island Art Gallery, Fluvarium, Government House, James J O’Mara Pharmacy Museum, Lillian Stevenson Nursing Archives & Museum, MUN Botanical Garden, Newman Wine Vaults, Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Centre, Peter Pan Lawn Bowling, Railway Coastal Museum, Royal Newfoundland Regiment Museum, Royal St. John’s Regatta Museum & Quidi Vidi Boathouse, St. Bonaventure’s College, St. John’s Racing & Entertainment Centre, The Old Mill, The Rooms, Waterford Labyrinth, Winterholme Heritage Inn, YellowBelly Brewery, 739-6592
Fall Plant Sale (Friends of the Garden) Heaths, heathers, shrubs & perennials as well as some unusual rhododendrons, 9am-12pm, MUN Botanical Garden
Francoforce 2008: A celebration of Canadian francophone culture w/ storytelling, artists, workshops & concerts, 10am – 10pm, Centre des Grands Vents – 65 Ridge Rd 757-2852
SPCA Giant Flea Market, 10am, $1, St. David’s Hall, Elizabeth Ave 726-0301
Morning Bird Watch w/ Dr. Howard Clase, 8am, free, MUN Botanical Garden, 306 Mt. Scio Rd 737-8590
MUN Grad Student Orientation: Free breakfast (8:30am), Inco Inovation Centre
St John’s Farmers Market, 9am-2pm, Lion’s Chalet, Bonaventure Ave 579-0890
Taoist Tai Chi: Demo & open house, 10am-12:30pm, free, Hindu Temple basement, 26 Penny Lane 579-5176
Music Saturday, Sept. 6
Wed, Aug 27, 2008
3′s A Crowd (new & classic rock & country) no cover, Christine’s Lounge
Amy G Dala (rock), Dead, Departed (metalcore), Roundelay (psych rock), 10:30pm, $5, Junctions
Avalon (3-piece jazz) Rose & Thistle
Bob MacDonald, 6pm-9pm, PJ Billington’s – Kenmount Rd
Breakdown, Sundance
Call Me Tonight To Fight: Rap Battle Hosted By Donnie Dumphy of The Motion Show, $5/$7, Rock House
DJ Mikey B, DJ Steve Murray, DJ Electro, Liquid
DJ Slayer w/ video by DJ Eric, The Zone
Gene Watson (country) 7:30pm, $48, Mile One 576-7657
King Nancy (rock), The Comuppins (rock), The Dock
Lori Cooper Band, Fat Cat
Mainline (country) Stetson
Poetry & Music w/ Local Tough (rock), Chatty Cathies, Cyril Sneer, 11pm, $5, CBTGs
Rob Cook (3pm), Traditional Session (6pm), Fergus O’Byrne (10pm), Greeley’s Reel (11:30pm), O’Reilly’s
The Insiders, Club One
The Late Greats, The Ship
Thomas Yee & Maureen Volk (MUN Music) Piano duos written by Canadian composers. Music by Clifford Crawley, Michael Conway Baker, Alexina Louie & Gary Kulesha, $7/$12, DF Cook Recital Hall 737-4455
Daily events Sept 7
Wed, Aug 27, 2008
6th Annual Pooches in the Park (Beagle Paws) Walk-A-Thon, live entertainment, prizes, free dog scarf, Best Dressed Pooch contest. All breeds welcome, 1pm, Bowring Park-west entrance
Back to School: Interactive program goes underwater to examine the life of a fish w/ story time, game & craft session, 1:30pm, The Fluvarium
Doors Open Days: Buildings normally closed to the public or charge admission welcome visitors for free: Anna Templeton Centre, Basilica Cathedral, Bidgood’s, Central Fire Station, CLB Armoury, Court House, Crow’s Nest Officers’ Club, Cygnus Gymnastics, Five Island Art Gallery, Fluvarium, Government House, James J O’Mara Pharmacy Museum, Johnson Geo Centre, Lillian Stevenson Nursing Archives & Museum, MUN Botanical Garden, Newman Wine Vaults, Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Centre, Peter Pan Lawn Bowling, Railway Coastal Museum, Royal Newfoundland Regiment Museum, Royal St. John’s Regatta Museum & Quidi Vidi Boathouse, St. Bonaventure’s College, St. John’s Racing & Entertainment Centre, The Old Mill, The Rooms, Waterford Labyrinth, Winterholme Heritage Inn, YellowBelly Brewery, 739-6592
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 (Facebook: tinyurl.com/37nojj)
Nature Hike: Explore barrens, boreal forest & bog. Suitable for young children, 10am, MUN Botanical Garden, 306 Mt. Scio Rd 737-8590
Sunday Fundays: Come see our puppet show & kids can make their own puppets, 2pm, Railway Coastal Museum, 495 Water St W 724-5929
Walk on Water: Get fit, meet new people and learn about the downtown area, 10am (rain or shine), free, Auntie Crae’s
Music Sunday, Sept 7
Wed, Aug 27, 2008
Blair Harvey (solo acoustic) 9:30pm-12:30am, Rose & Thistle
Bill Kelly (6pm), Best Kind (9:30pm), O’Reilly’s
Mainline (country) Stetson
Mike Hanrahan, Bridie Molloy’s
Daily events Sept 8
Wed, Aug 27, 2008
Council Meeting: Refer to Council Agenda at www.stjohns.ca for meeting agenda items (posted Friday afternoon), Public is welcome, 4:30pm, Council Chambers, 4th floor St. John’s City Hall
Music Monday, Sept 8
Wed, Aug 27, 2008
Damien Follett, Greensleeves
Darrell Cooper & Colin Harris, The Dock
Dave White, 9:30pm, MexiCali Rosa’s
Con O’Brien (8pm) Kelly’s Pub
Fergus O’Byrne, 9pm-1am, O’Reilly’s
Jim Joyce, Erin’s
Music Monday, Sept 8
Wed, Aug 27, 2008
Damien Follett, Greensleeves
Darrell Cooper & Colin Harris, The Dock
Dave White, 9:30pm, MexiCali Rosa’s
Con O’Brien (8pm) Kelly’s Pub
Fergus O’Byrne, 9pm-1am, O’Reilly’s
Jim Joyce, Erin’s
Wed, Aug 27, 2008
The Scope