Uptown Saint John

Five Festive Fridays ~ Market Square
2022-12-09, 2022-12-16, 2022-12-23 | Market Square, Market Square, Saint John, NB, Canada
Start the 2022 Holiday Season off Right with a chance to win one of five $500.00 weekly shopping sprees.
Visit one of Market Square’s shops and restaurants for your ballot to enter (purchase required), and drop your ballot off in the ballot box located in the Market Square Atrium.
Starts November 12th!
Draw dates: Nov. 18th, 25th, Dec. 2nd, 9th and 16th.

Serene Saturday
2022-12-10 09:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-17 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Dave Shoots, Bookseller, 40 Coburg St., Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 3J5, Canada
Returning for December, 2022!
For the SATURDAYS leading up to Christmas, we offer a totally different experience than you will have shopping at the mall or big box stores! Please join us for the fun!
1. No dress code. Wear what you like, as long as your clothes are clean and the naughty bits are covered. Makeup optional. Masks are essential.
2. Well-behaved children and pets welcome. Please leave reptiles at home (except lizards – we like those).
3. Free parking. Just a few steps to walk to our gorgeous curved front door. Zero chance of losing your car (unless you’re blind, in which case you probably shouldn’t be driving).
4. Comfort. Take off your coat (but please leave the rest of your clothes on). Loveseat and chairs to sit on while you browse (or can be used by bored companions while they wait).
5. Unique stock. No one else has a book about the song of the fox sparrow in Utah!
6. No loud, thumping music. If our music annoys you, we’ll turn it off. Singing/dancing encouraged.
7. Friendly, helpful, easy-to-find staff. We’re old and move slowly.
8. Safety. No one will run over you with a cart (you might stub your toe on a pile of books).
9. Snacks. Wendy’s famous brownies are back! Fruit also available.
10. Free boxes – please bring your own shopping bags.
11. Gift certificates. Buying books for other people is hard.
12. Easy payment. Cash and plastic accepted.
For the record, all of these benefits apply every day here, except for the free parking and the snacks! Come and see us any day except Sunday!
Please share this event with any readers you know in New Brunswick!

Saturdays with Santa at Market Square
2022-12-10 12:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-17 12:00 - 16:00 | Market Square, Market Square, Saint John, NB, Canada
Santa will be in the Atrium at One Market Square for four Saturdays! It is first come, first served – enjoy the Christmas decorations, music, Christmas shopping, and Atrium fountain while you await your turn with Saint Nick.
Market Square is collecting non-perishable food items for Romero House this season, so bring what you can and add it to Santa’s sleigh.
$20.00 per child. Includes a polaroid photo, candy cane, and Santa headband. Portion of fee will be going to a local charity.
Santa is available from 12:00pm to 4:00pm on:
November 26
December 3
December 10
December 17
Plenty of parking below Market Square, in the parking garage, operated by the Saint John Parking Commission.

Pete Ferguson Book signing at Alex and Lily's Shoe Shoppe
2022-12-10 12:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-17 12:00 - 17:00 | Alex andLily’s Shoe Shoppe, Admiral Beatty Complex, Saint John, NEW BRUNSWICK, E2K2A9, Canada
Pete Ferguson will be signing copies of his new book,35Years Of Pete’s Pub, at Alex and Lily’s Shoe Shoppe, Admiral Beatty Complex. The book is full of colorful characters and outrageous stories from the pub.

Hippie Holidaze Market
2022-12-10 13:00 - 18:00 | North Market St, 17 N Market St, Saint John, Canada
Give the gift of thrift, vintage and locally made this season! Join us for sustainable shopping (over 20 local and Canadian businesses to chose from), cookie decorating and bracelet making stations, bonfires, holiday drinks, and more!
This market is hosted by The Kindness Closet and a portion of all proceeds will go towards 2023 programming.

Spicer Merrifield Gallery - Special Sunday and Shop
2022-12-19 12:00 - 16:00
Spicer Merrifield Gallery would like to invite you to a Special Sunday Shop to Support Operation Feed Saint John. Ten percent of sales on this day will be donated to this very worthwhile charity. We will be open 12-4 , December 18. Refreshments , including OFSJ Pilsner from Long Bay Brewery will be served .
Also we will be raffling off $250 Golf package from Golf Rockwood.
Come on in, support local, get your shopping done and give back to your community all at the same time!
The Concept of OFSJ
Operation Feed SJ (OFSJ) was founded by Patrick Gordon, a retired army veteran of three Afghanistan tours. After serving, Gordon looked for ways to get involved with the Saint John community; and was inspired to make a difference after learning children in poverty often rely on getting their next meal through their schools. This moment ignited a flame and had a snowball effect into what is now, Operation Feed SJ.
Starting at St. John Baptist School, Gordon’s goal was to feed 50 families per month using food bags. The bags given out are filled with non-perishable food items while following Canada’s food guide as much as possible. These grocery bags aim to feed three people, with three meals daily for a week. After much positive feedback, Operation Feed Saint John now serves all five high priority schools in the Uptown Region.
OFSJ’s goal for the future is to partner with local businesses to help spread the word through their clients and social media platforms. With local Saint John businesses sharing OFSJ’s message, Operation Feed SJ is determined to erase poverty in Saint John – one bag of food at a time.

Jones Gallery (Christmas) Lecture Series: Leonardo's Adoration of the Magi
2022-12-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Jones Gallery, 122 Prince William Street, Saint John, NB, E2L 2B6, Canada
Join us for a special Christmas edition of our Lecture Series as we look at Leonardo da Vinci’s unfinished painting, Adoration of the Magi. Jones Gallery curator Sarah Jones will share the story behind this commission and what this work tells us about Leonardo’s ideas and approach to painting.
The Jones Gallery Lecture Series is free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome!

Chroma Games Nights at Heroes’ Beacon
2023-01-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Heroes’ Beacon, 25 Charlotte St, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 2H3, Canada
Chroma game nights are the perfect way to start off the new year! Join Chroma, our community and allies Tuesday nights every week uptown at Heroes’ Beacon for boardgames, friends new and old and fun for all ages!

Planet Brunch
2023-01-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Saint John Ale House
Get ready to blast off to PLANET BRUNCH!
Local drag Stars Dia Monde and Justin Toodeep are taking you on a journey to the stars on January 22nd. Your first class ticket on Intergalactic Luxury Liner the SS A8L3-H3U5, Call Sign Ale House includes a one way ticket to Planet Brunch, Lush Seating in our first class cabin, a delicious brunch and an all alien cast of shapeshifters hailing from planet OKURRRRRRR!
Your Captain/Host for this ride will be none other than Justin Xajsifhloafh (Translates in english to “Toodeep”) and his buxom first officer Dia Monde who comes from the Monde region of space.
They’ll be joined by heaux droid Penny C-0D1AC (pronounced Codiac) and our newest crew member Yeyra who came here all the way from planet Honduras to be inducted into the Saint John crew forever!
So be sure to wear your finest luxury cruise outfit and your longest alien tentacles and join us for a little breakfast/lunch as we travel to PLANET BRUNCH!!!
Tickets are $45.00
Includes: 2 Hour Show & Brunch (Please note, this brunch is only available through our event, so book now to try the best brunch in town!)
for tickets please contact h2dproductions@justintoodeep.com
OR you can contact the Saint John Ale House.

Billy's Seafood Annual Wine Tasting
2023-01-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Billy’s Seafood Company, 51 Charlotte Street, Saint John, New Brunswick, |E2L 2H8, Canada
Billy’s is holding our Annual Wine Tasting on January 22, 2023 from 2pm – 4pm. We will have 4 wine stations, draught beer, lots of food & live entertainment. It’s an event you won’t want to miss!

Uptown Poutine Fest
2023-01-23 08:00 - 2023-01-29 23:00
As the weather gets colder outside, everyone heads inside to warm by enjoying delicious hot food & drinks!
Of course, the most Canadian way to warm up is with poutine!
Visit the participating Uptown Saint John BIA restaurants & celebrate a variety of different takes on this classic Canadian dish available for a whole week each January!
Winter 2023 Uptown Poutine Fest January 23 to 29th, 2023 (Menus are updated as they come in)

Art Battle Saint John
2023-01-28 19:30 | Kent Theatre, 24 Coburg Street, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Join us in Saint John for the Season Opener!
Come watch the paint fly before your eyes and help vote to determine the Winner as artists battle the clock & each other in 3 fast-paced rounds.
All artwork will also be available for auction during this incredible night of community and creation!
*All ages welcome!

Valentines Art Exhibit
2023-02-10 16:00 - 2023-02-11 23:30, 2023-02-14 16:00 - 23:30 | Mitote Art Gallery, 1 Charlotte St, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 2H3, Canada
Valentines Art Exhibit
at Mitote Art Studio Gallery
-Free Admission / Pet Friendly-
Enjoy a truly special Valentine’s Day experience this year with an unforgettable evening surrounded by {never before seen} pieces by artists Craig Gower and Abigail Reinhart,
The gallery will be open extended hours for a special 3 night event: Open 4pm to 12am on Feb 10th & 11th (Friday & Saturday) and again 4pm to 12am on Feb. 14th (Tuesday)
Impress your date or loved ones this Valentine’s Day with a stroll through Saint John’s hottest new Art Studio Gallery!
Art is both created and displayed at Mitote, guests can expect to see completed large scale paintings and a view into the artists creative process as new artwork is being created.

Michael Harrison at Punch Lines Comedy Club
2023-02-11 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-02-12 20:00 - 22:00 | Punch Lines Comedy Club
Tickets on Sale now!
Feb 10th-11th, 8pm
Reg $25 (taxes incl.)
Vip $30 (taxes incl.)
Text 506-647-8338 for tickets/info. We accept etransfers.
Raised in a small town in Canada and now residing in the big city of New York, Michael Harrison has become a favorite at clubs all over North America, Asia, and Europe! With an engagingly relatable and energetic style, Michaels humor garners accolades in whatever situation you put him whether it be a college, corporate, church, comedy club, cruise ship, or bar.
Besides amassing a ridiculously busy touring schedule, Michael has found the time to parlay his talents into film and TV. He has acted and been featured in several projects including Much Music’s Video on Trial, NBC’s The Bridge, Queer as Folk, the TBS movie The Jazzman and as a co-host on E-West. His stand up was also featured in his very own nationally syndicated half hour comedy special!
Avid radio listeners may have also heard his comedy on several programs all over Sirius XM where he is in constant rotation. This has led to the release of the upcoming album “Freak Laugh” which will be released later in 2019. Michael has also been featured in several prestigious comedy festivals including Just for Laughs in Montreal, the Clean Showcase show at Laughfest, and as the main headliner at the Windsor Comedy festival.
Charming, candid, and laugh out loud funny, Michael Harrison is an act you will want to see over and over again.

Drag Bingo
2023-02-11 21:00 - 23:00 | Kent Theatre, 24 Coburg Street, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
This Valentine’s Day weekend your local drag stars Dia Monde, Goldie Cox and Justin Toodeep want you to take a walk on the wild side BINGO STYLE. We’ve decided to mix the two best things in the world (Sex Toys & Bingo) into an event for singles, couples, throuples and anyone looking to have a good (and Naughty) time!
This 19+ event features 5 rounds of delicious bingo with all kinds of fun *wink, wink* prizes for you to take home! Between all that we’re bringing sexy back with some very sensual drag performances to rock your body right.
As if that weren’t enough, we’ll be playing some lovely games with our audience. Such as the first annual Convibey Derby and intermission game “Chuck-a-Willy”.
Tickets are $20.00 in advance and $25.00 at the door and include one booklet of cards. Additional Booklets are $5.00 and can be reserved in advance.
BYOD – Bring your own Daubber
(or highlighter, as long as we can see the numbers)
To reserve tickets please e-mail: h2dproductions@justintoodeep.com
Or reach out to Justin Toodeep or Dia Monde
This event is 19+ only.

Adults only drag bingo
2023-02-11 21:00 - 23:00 | Kent Theatre, 24 Coburg Street, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
This Valentine’s Day weekend your local drag stars Dia Monde, Goldie Cox and Justin Toodeep want you to take a walk on the wild side BINGO STYLE. We’ve decided to mix the two best things in the world (Adult Toys & Bingo) into an event for singles, couples, throuples and anyone looking to have a good Valentine’s Day
This 19+ event features 5 rounds of delicious bingo with all kinds of fun *wink, wink* prizes for you to take home! Between all that we’re bringing sexy back with some very steamy drag performances to rock your body right.
As if that weren’t enough, we’ll be playing some lovely games with our audience. Such as the first annual Convibey Derby and intermission game “Chuck-a-Richard”.
Tickets are $20.00 in advance and $25.00 at the door and include one booklet of cards. Additional Booklets are $5.00 and can be reserved in advance.
BYOD – Bring your own Daubber
(or highlighter, as long as we can see the numbers)
To reserve tickets please e-mail: h2dproductions@justintoodeep.com
This event is 19+ only.

Copenhagen
2023-02-15 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-02-16 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-02-17 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-02-18 19:30 - 21:30 | The BMO Studio Theatre, 112 Princess St, 112 Princess St, Saint John, NB, E2L 1K4, Canada
By Michael Frayn. Directed by Dean Turner
Three spirits come together to try to apprehend and explain one simple question: “Why did Heisenberg go to Copenhagen?”

One for All Festival presented by TD
2023-02-17 18:30 - 2023-02-20 17:00 | TD Station, 99 Station St, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 4X4, Canada
This Family Day long weekend, the Sea Dogs, TD Bank Group (TD), and a number of local community leaders are proud to announce the first ever One For All Festival! Three hockey games, three tribute performances, and a weekend filled with fun for all!
Friday, February 17th is Pride Night at TD Station! The Sea Dogs will face off against the Sherbrooke Phoenix and a tribute to Elton John will hit the TD Stage before the game and during both intermissions! The first performance is at 6:30 PM, be sure to arrive early!
Saturday, February 18th, celebrate Black History Month with performances in tribute to Tina Turner before and during the intermissions of the Sea Dogs game as they host the Charlottetown Islanders. The first performance will be at 6:30 PM and doors open at 5:30 PM.
Sunday, February 19th, is Hockey for All Day at TD Station! Hockey should be for everyone and Hockey for All Day is a full day of events, including sledge hockey, men’s and women’s hockey clinics, coaching seminars, and more, offered to the community by the Sea Dogs, free of charge. A full schedule of events will be announced in the coming weeks.
Finally, on Monday, February 20, get ready to “Just Dance” as a tribute to Lady Gaga hits the TD Stage at the Sea Dogs game on Family Day. The first performance will be at 1:30 PM to finish off the weekend with a special afternoon game.
With a Memorial Cup theme of One for All, the Sea Dogs used our time in the spotlight to share our message of unity, diversity, equality, and inclusion for all. All three performers are traveling in to the Port City from Legends in Concert, the longest running show in Las Vegas history, to entertain the crowd at TD Station. These performers were selected for not only their iconic music, but for the important social impact that they have made. Join us in making hockey One for All.
Find out more at sjseadogs.com

FCSD ADULT DANCE CONFERENCE
2023-02-21 18:00 - 2023-02-27 21:30 | First City School of Dance, 156 Union St., Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 1A8, Canada
IT’S TIME! First City School of Dance’s 2023 Adult Dance Conference has launched and is open for registration. There are 32 classes to choose from. AND, we’ve made sure to include classes for everyone from the absolute beginner up to the advanced dancer. For the full schedule, description of classes, educator bios and to purchase your conference passes go to our website.
Creating accessible opportunities for dance education is at the heart of our mission. Whether you are a beginner or have been dancing for years, the benefits of dance are far reaching. Our adult dance community is thriving more than ever. This conference is for you! A supportive, encouraging space to learn, get active, find community, connect and heal.
DON’T WAIT to get your pass. Spaces are limited and require advance sign-up. Once you’ve purchased your pass, message firstcityschoolofdance@gmail.com indicating the classes you’d like to attend. This year, we have an unlimited pass for $75 (after your 5th class, classes are free!), a four class pass for $50 ($10 savings) and individual class passes for $15.
Adults, let’s dance!

Georgina Whetsel & Lena O'Ree: Pushing Toward the Future
2023-02-23 19:30 - 20:30 | The BMO Studio Theatre, 112 Princess St, 112 Princess St, Saint John, NB, E2L 1K4, Canada
A follow-up script to the Nationally recognized production, We Were Here (Feb 2021), Clyde A. Wray has created an imaginative glimpse into the lives of Georgina Whetsel and Lena O’Ree.
