Wednesday Walks
2023-07-26 13:30 - 14:30, 2023-08-02 13:30 - 14:30, 2023-08-09 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Halifax) | Saint John Jewish Historical Museum, 91 Leinster Street, Saint John, NB, E2L 1J2, Canada
Saint John Jewish Historical Museum
91 Leinster Street
Saint John, NB E2L 1J2
Telephone: 1-506-633-1833 / Email: sjjhm@nbnet.nb.ca
Wednesday Walks
Following Their Footsteps: Finding Former Jewish Homes
Join Saint John Jewish Historical Museum Executive Director and Curator, Katherine Biggs-Craft for a series of one hour Wednesday Walks recalling the Jewish families and businesses in uptown Saint John. A different walk is offered each week as seen below. Each walk will begin at 1:30 pm.
Cost: $5.00 / person – to support the development of educational programming and exhibits for the Museum.
Pre-registration is required – call or email the Museum to reserve your spot. We will keep groups small to ensure that the experience is enjoyable for all participants.
The walk will begin at the front entrance of the Saint John Jewish Historical Museum, unless otherwise noted, on the dates listed below.
If wet, the walk will be presented as a slide show / talk in the Synagogue.
Please arrive ten minutes ahead of time so we can start on time at 1:30.
July 5 Leinster Street Meet @ Museum
July 12 Orange Street Meet @ Museum
July 19 King Street East Meet @ Museum
July 26 Elliot Row Meet @ Museum
August 2 Summer Street Meet @ corner Summer + Winter St
August 9 Charlotte Street Meet @ City Market entrance
August 23 Union Street Meet @ Golden Ball

Saint John Night Market
2023-07-27 17:00 - 21:00, 2023-08-03 17:00 - 21:00, 2023-08-10 17:00 - 21:00, 2023-08-17 17:00 - 21:00 | South Market Street, South Market Street, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Enjoy live music, great eats, artisanal products, and good vibes at the Saint John Night Market!
Visit us on South Market Street every Thursday evening from July 6th to August 31st. The market runs from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and offers tons of unique shopping, wining, and dining experiences for locals and visitors alike!

Sea Weeds- Jeneca Klausen – Exhibition Opening
2023-07-28 16:00 - 19:00 | Spicer Merrifield Gallery, 116 Prince William St, Saint John, NB, E2L 2B6, Canada
Sea Weeds is my newest collection of jewellery. This work is inspired by an intrinsic knowledge of magical objects imbued with moon power, grand tides, fog, and rocky beaches.
Found treasures cobbled together from the past, broken or lost, washed up and put back together. This is an Ode to the Bay of Fundy, rugged and intense, squawking seagulls, sea weeds, Popeye and Sea Hag.

Brian Patafie Comedy's origional 'Enter-trainer' at Punch Lines!
2023-07-28 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-07-29 20:00 - 22:00 | Punch Lines Comedy Club
📅July 28th-29th
⏰️8pm doors at 7pm
Text 506-647-8338 for tickets.
Prior to becoming one of North Americas most sought after comedians Brian spent 44 years working in the hockey industry a majority of those years in the professional ranks including the NHL and in Germany’s DEL2
During Brian’s hockey career he’s authored two books having one of them Published in 2008 “Ice It Down” with his second book “No Days Off” slated to release later in 2022. All the while Brian has had this ability to make people laugh appearing as the emcee at sports banquets, roasts
In the summer of 2021 Brian started his comedy career with a condensed schedule of eighteen shows while he worked with writers over the next seven months and put together a set list for The No Days Off Tour. Brian got to debut part of that set for famed Las Vegas based comedian Steve McInelly at his Las Vegas Smokin Comedy Showcase in the world famous Pawn Stars Complex.

Uncorked's 3rd Anniversary Fest
2023-07-29 12:00 - 17:00 | Saint John City Market, 47 Charlotte St, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
🎉 Join us for Uncorked’s 3rd Anniversary Fest! 🎉
Uncorked is turning three, and we want to celebrate this milestone with all of you!
📅 Date: July 29
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Uncorked at the Saint John City Market
🥂 As part of our celebration we are hosting a mini fest. We’ve invited some of our favourite local producers to serve a range of refreshing drinks. You’ll have the opportunity to savour their creations and discover new flavors. And the best part? Tastings will be available for just $2!
🎶 Get ready to groove to the beats of the sensational Balysto Steelband! 🎶 Their melodies will transport you right to Tin Can Beach.
Gather your friends, bring your family, and join us for a day of fun, music, and delicious tastings!
Save the date, spread the word, and mark your calendars. We can’t wait to see you at Uncorked’s 3rd Anniversary Fest!

Fiesta Latina 2023
2023-07-29 19:30 - 2023-07-30 02:00 | Kent Theatre, 24 Coburg Street, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Come join us where we capture the best in Latin food and music. Food provided by Mexican Market and music by DJ Jose Republic. Food and dance tickets $35 or just the dance for $20 available at Cuts Unlimited 88 Princess St or message Club Rewind Productions for etransfer information.

Studio Ghibli Summer: Spirited Away (2001)
2023-07-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Imperial Theatre, 12 King Square South, Saint John, Canada
Rating: PG / Country: Japan / Languages: English
In this animated feature by noted Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki, 10-year-old Chihiro and her parents stumble upon a seemingly abandoned amusement park. After her mother and father are turned into giant pigs, Chihiro meets the mysterious Haku, who explains that the park is a resort for supernatural beings who need a break from their time spent in the earthly realm, and that she must work there to free herself and her parents.

Fruit Machine
2023-08-02 19:30 - 21:30 | The BMO Studio Theatre, 112 Princess St, 112 Princess St, Saint John, NB, E2L 1K4, Canada
Fruit Machine
August 2, 2023 | 7:30 PM | BMO Studio Theatre
A ground-breaking production that uses movement, projection, and historical text to interpret and investigate the questionable practices of the RCMP and Canadian Military that targeted the 2SLGBTQIA+ community from the 1950s through to the 1990s.
Produced by Solo Chicken Productions. Presented by the Saint John Theatre Company.
Tickets are $25; $20 for students.
To order visit tickets.saintjohntheatrecompany.com or call 506-652-7582.
Note: adult themes, violence, sexual content, language.

Place Fort La Tour Open House - Journée portes ouvertes!
2023-08-04 12:00 - 14:00
Place Fort La Tour was and continues to be a great example of perseverance, resilience, and community. The board wanted to pause and thank our partners, sponsors, volunteers, and the community for their support and we decided the best way to do this was to invite everyone to celebrate with the three cultures we bring to life at the fort with an Open House!
12pm Smudging & Land Acknowledgement
Opening remarks, Fort La Tour Development Authority
Partner, Donor, and Sponsor acknowledgement & thank you
12:30pm Visit and enjoy Acadian, Loyalist & Indigenous Storytellers
Enjoy an Acadian treat. See what’s baking in our wood fired oven. Watch site video and partake in a treasure hunt or check out the interpretive panels surrounding the fort and our gift shop
2:00pm Activities conclude
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Place Fort La Tour a été et continue d’être un excellent exemple de persévérance, de résilience et de communauté. Le conseil d’administration souhaitait faire une pause et remercier nos partenaires, sponsors, bénévoles et la communauté pour leur soutien, et nous avons décidé que la meilleure.
12h00 Cérémonie de purification et reconnaissance des terres
Discours d’ouverture de l’Autorité de développement de Fort La Tour. Reconnaissance et remerciement des partenaires, donateurs et sponsors.
12h30 Visitez et appréciez les conteurs acadiens, loyalistes et autochtones. Dégustez une friandise acadienne. Découvrez ce qui cuit dans notre four à bois
Regardez la vidéo du site et participez à une chasse au trésor ou découvrez les panneaux d’interprétation entourant la forteresse, et enfin notre boutique cadeaux
14h00 Clôture des activités

Randy Bachman
2023-08-04 19:30 - 21:30 | Imperial Theatre, 12 King Square South, Saint John, Canada
Few artists can claim to have made a bigger impact on popular music than Randy Bachman, widely regarded as the “architect of Canadian rock n’ roll,” His list of unforgettable anthems turned pop-culture touchstones includes such hits as “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet,” “Taking Care of Business,” “Looking Out for #1” and “Let It Ride” for Bachman-Turner Overdrive; and “American Woman,” “No Sugar Tonight,” “Undun” and “These Eyes” with The Guess Who. Since his first hit in 1965 with “Shaking All Over,” Bachman has sold over 40 million records and earned over 120 gold and platinum album/singles awards around the world for performing and producing, and his songwriting has garnered him the coveted #1 spot on radio playlists in over 20 countries. He remains the only one of his countrymen to have been inducted twice into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
Bachman’s creative fire still burns brightly. During the summer of 2014, he rifled through his vast catalogue of unreleased songs and knocked out 12 electrifying new tracks of rough-and-tumble blues-rock for a new album, featuring solo contributions from guitar greats Peter Frampton, Neil Young, Joe Bonamassa, Robert Randolph, Scott Holiday, Luke Doucet and the late Jeff Healey, and a powerhouse rhythm section consisting of bassist Anna Ruddick and drummer Dale Anne Brendon.
In 2015, Randy Bachman, under the moniker BACHMAN, unveiled his debut album, Heavy Blues, with a raw, bruising sound inspired by the British blues of the 1960s, tinged with a strong contemporary vibe. There’s an immediacy and toughness to Heavy Blues that’s impossible to ignore. At the same time, Bachman’s songwriting craftsmanship shines through thick, fuzzy coats of distortion. With Heavy Blues, Bachman decided to take a risk at the urging of old pal Young. “I had a conversation at the Musicians Hall of Fame induction with Neil, who said, ‘If you’re getting a new record deal, don’t make the same old music and call it new. Reinvent yourself, your writing, your sound and get out of the box – time to be fierce, ferocious and afraid. Scare yourself by getting out of your safety zone.” Hungry for a new musical adventure, Bachman hit on the idea of doing a blues album, something he’d started with long-time partner Fred Turner but had never finished. “I’ve done blues solos and ‘American Woman’ and things like that, different songs, but I’ve never really done a whole blues album,” said Bachman. “So, things just evolved.”
Enlisting Ruddick and Brendon in this new project, Bachman was determined to step out on a limb. So he made another difficult decision, going with an outside producer – a rarity for Bachman. On the recommendation of Joe Bonamassa, Bachman chose famed rock producer Kevin Shirley, who didn’t make things easy on him. Known as “The Caveman,” Shirley is one of the hottest producers in rock, having worked with artists such as Rush, The Black Crowes, Iron Maiden, Journey and Led Zeppelin, to name a few. In great demand for his studio acumen, Shirley carved out a small window of opportunity between projects to work with Bachman. “Kevin pushed me past my stop sign and pulled me down a road I never would have gone before, because I’d produced myself for so long,” said Bachman. “I thank him for remodeling me.”
Shirley advised Bachman to keep things simple. “I had written so many songs,” said Bachman, “and Kevin Shirley would say to me, ‘This is really great, but it’s got 12 chords. Take out 10 of them and make it a two-chord song.’” Though Bachman protested that doing so would radically change these songs, he went along with Shirley’s suggestions, and the results are gritty and powerful. “In removing some of the chords, it changed the vocals I was singing and made them more bluesy,” said Bachman. “It took me to a new simplistic platform, which we all loved the power of when we glued our parts together.” The result was a more tribal feel, according to Bachman. The chemistry proved equally solid with Ruddick and Brendon, who shared Bachman’s appreciation for the hard-edged blues/rock sound. “When we got together, this thing happened. It burst into flames,” said Bachman. “It was an instant combustion. When I got the elements together, it just exploded.” Such is the nature of this fiery collaboration, one that’s produced such forceful and compelling listens as “Oh My Lord,” “The Edge” and a deeply satisfying title track – all containing the thumbprints from the rock icon’s past glories. “There’s never a rest in these songs,” said Bachman. What’s more, the songs of Heavy Blues all surge with raw emotions arising from personal tumult. “They’re all personal, because I wrote them while going through tremendous personal crises over the last five or six years,” said Bachman. “My marriage broke down. A revolution occurred in my life: a new home, a new band, a new record deal – so this is about change and karmic circles.” Touchstones such as Cream’s Wheels of Fire and Jimi Hendrix’s Are You Experienced? provide contextual clues as to Heavy Blues’s style. With the guest guitarists each contributing their own unique guitar licks to various tracks, all written by Bachman, the project evolved into a collection of “heroes and friends”, even including a posthumous appearance from Healey: “I had recorded live with Jeff Healey several years before he passed away,” said Bachman. “I remember what a dear friend he was and missed him and thought how he’d like to be on this album. I asked his widow Crystie and she said she’d be proud and so would Jeff to be a part of this. So I found a song we did years ago in the same key and tempo as one of mine and Jeff’s solo fit perfectly into “Confessin’ to the Devil.”
In the end, Heavy Blues would surprise and delight loyal fans, while also attracting a new, younger audience that revels in the stripped-down blues of the Black Keys and the White Stripes. “This project took on a life of its own and is still growing,” said Bachman. “I was barely in control once it started. I started the engine and then went along for the ride. It was the most instant project I’ve ever worked on.”

Last (23rd) Anniversary Books and Brownies Bash - Dave Shoots, Bookseller
2023-08-05 09:00 - 16:00 | Dave Shoots, Bookseller, 40 Coburg St., Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 3J5, Canada
We’re celebrating the LAST anniversary of our bricks and mortar bookstore with Wendy’s famous homemade brownies (last time ever to get these!) and 40% off all non-online books! Come and reminisce with us about your favourite memories/purchases from our shop! Meet other book lovers! Bring a shopping bag or two to stack up some great deals! Looking forward to seeing all of you!

International Culture Fest Saint John
2023-08-05 11:00 - 16:30, 2023-08-06 11:00 - 16:30 | Area 506, 85 Water St, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 0B1, Canada
The 5th International Culture Fest is set to hit Saint John this summer on August 5th and 6th. Presented by the Saint John Newcomers Centre, the festival will take place at the Container Village and will feature music, dance, a cultural village, and plenty of delicious ethnic foods. This year, the festival is partnering with the Area 506 Music Festival to create an unforgettable weekend-long street party. Take part in the largest cultural festival in Saint John! Follow @CulturefestSJ on Instagram and Facebook for updates. This event is organized by the Saint John Newcomers Centre.

Let's Go Party: A Night of Barbie
2023-08-06 20:00 - 23:30 | Crave Lounge, 32 Grannan St., Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
🎀🌟 **Come on Barbie, let’s go party! Get Ready for the Ultimate Barbie-Themed Bash!** 🌟🎀
B A R B I E is coming and we’re bringing the party! Are You a Barbie Girl in a Barbie World? 👩🏼👗 That’s fantastic! Because we just happen to be having THE Barbie Party of the year (Kens are welcome too – bring that KEN-ergy!). Pink EVERYWHERE, neons, bleached hair, Barbie cocktails, decor, photo booths, and everything else pink-tastic you can think of!
**🎈 Highlights of the Night 🎈**
🏆 Wear pink or dress up in Barbie-inspired fits to live your dream!
Costume Contest for the best Best Barbie and Ken lewks! Awesome prizes!
🍹 Barbie (and Ken) themed signature drinks !
🎀 Pink decor, carpet, lighting, balloons, you name it! Enter the pink paradise of your dreams!
📸 Plenty of photo ops including a lize-sized Barbie box!
🎧 Our talented DJ spinning all you Barbies into oblivion!
💃🕺 Most importantly, all of you Barbies and Kens decked out in your gear for #Barbieland!
And much more at the sleek and sexy Crave Lounge!
Will Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling make an appearance? You never know!
🎟️ Tickets are LIMITED for this event. Get your tickets now to secure your spot! We expect tickets to sell out quite fast, and we’ll announce when we’re close to being completely sold out to give you Barbie latecomers one last opportunity.
See you in Barbieland for the long weekend! 🌟🎀🎉
This is a 19+ event. No one is required to drink to attend. We encourage all guests that will be drinking to cab it or assign a DD and get home safe!

8pm to 2am

Saint John Pride Drag Bingo
2023-08-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Kent Theatre, 24 Coburg Street, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
It’s Saint John Pride’s Annual Bingo!
This year the beautiful and hilarious Rose Beef will take you on an Acadian journey to prizes and a belly full of laughs!
Featuring an amazing lineup that will have you singing along in both official languages with
Barb Wire
Justin Toodeep
Ruby Ram
Dia Monde
Each ticket is $10.00 and includes 5 rounds of fast paced bingo! (and the card on which to do the bingo)
Doors Open at 6:00pm, Bingo Starts at 7:00pm. Tickets available at the door.
This event is open to all ages.
BYOD Bring your own Daubber!

Saint John Pride Market in Market Square
2023-08-09 17:00 - 20:00 | Market Square, Market Square, Saint John, NB, Canada
Come to Market Square Wednesday August 9th to our second annual market in Market Square.
We have over 30 vendors to choose from with live music in the atrium.

Gallery Hop
2023-08-11 16:00 - 20:00
The Saint John Gallery Association welcomes locals and tourists alike to come out and enjoy the August Gallery Hop in Uptown Saint John!

Sarah Sackville: A Year of Light & Saint John Gallery HOP*
2023-08-11 16:00 - 20:00 | Spicer Merrifield Gallery, 116 Prince William St, Saint John, NB, E2L 2B6, Canada
A Year of Light : Sarah Sackville
Fifty Two New Works by Sarah Sackville – Funded by Arts NB
Sarah has spent the year of working on a collection of over 50 paintings, both rural and in town, mainly viewed from the perspective of a moving car. The work is an attempt to capture an entire year of lighting, mostly at dusk, and showcase how the seasons affect light and colour. Initially viewed at AX in the Spring of 2023 as part of her residency.
Sarah Sackville is from Sussex, New Brunswick. Upon completing studies at the Nova Scotia College of Design in 2001, she set off travelling ready to paint her inspiration. Her brush found expression in the lush temperate rainforests of the Pacific Northwest, the vibrant beach communities of the Caribbean, and historical cityscapes of Western Europe. With worldly eyes Sarah returned to Sussex in 2013 and discovered that her perception of her childhood home had changed by her experiences abroad. Things that were once unremarkable now seemed unique and captivating. She currently paints local New Brunswick scenery, hoping to direct the viewer to the magic in day-to-day life.
Sarah’s painterly style uses realism to anchor the spectator in the familiar. Skillfully using colour and light, Sackville effectively blends the real and surreal, elevating the ordinary to the valued and beautiful.
“Hers is a rare painterly magic that can make such common, everyday scenes, which might easily be overlooked, resonate with something essentially true. More short stories than novels, Sackville’s gift lies in her deft manipulations of the grammars of hue, line, tone, and contrasts that gets to the heart of a subject” – Tom Smart, Director, Beaverbrook Art Gallery.

Mitote Art Gallery - Gallery Hop Exhibit
2023-08-11 16:00 - 22:00 | Mitote Art Gallery, 1 Charlotte St, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 2H3, Canada
We are thrilled to announce that Gallery Hop is back for the 2nd time this summer! Join us for an art filled evening in uptown Saint John at MITOTE Art Gallery for all new artwork by Abigail Reinhart and Craig Gower.

AIDS Memorial Quilt Workshop
2023-08-11 18:30 - 21:30 | The Sewist, 62 Water street, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Hosted by The Kindness Closet and The Sewist, with support from Saint John Pride.
Join us for the AIDS Memorial Quilt Workshop on Fri, Aug 11, 2023 at 62 Water Street, Saint John, NB. This in-person event is a unique opportunity to honour and remember those impacted by AIDS.
During the workshop, participants will have the chance to contribute to the creation of a beautiful quilt that commemorates the lives lost to this devastating disease. No prior quilting experience is necessary – our friendly hosts will guide you through the process. All supplies will be provided.
By taking part in this workshop, you will not only learn a new skill but also contribute to a powerful symbol of remembrance and healing. The AIDS Memorial Quilt is a testament to the strength and resilience of communities affected by the AIDS epidemic.
Each quilt square is dedicated to someone that has passed due to AIDS related complications. Their stories and lives were beautiful, unique and they deserve to be shared. We ask that each participant shares a story of someone who has passed from HIV/AIDS – this could be someone you knew personally, or someone who you can read about.
Don’t miss this chance to connect with others, share stories, and pay tribute to those we have lost. Together, we can create something meaningful and impactful. Join us at the AIDS Memorial Quilt Workshop and be a part of this important initiative.
Refreshments will be provided.

Fierce Friday Drag Show
2023-08-11 20:00 - 23:00 | Saint John City Market, 47 Charlotte St, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Your local Drag entertainers were SO EAGER to be part of the wonderful festival that is Saint John Pride, we hooked up with the Saint John City Market to put on a low-cost all ages drag drag event! We’re going to be taking over South Market Street and the Solarium and putting on a drag show of EPIC proportions!
Doors open at 7
Show starts at 8
Admission is $5.00 or pay what you can. Tickets are available at the door only.
Hosted by Dia Monde (SJ) & Justin 2D (SJ)
with performances by
Wendy Starling (SJ)
Equi Knox (Moncton)
Penny Codiac (Petitcodiac, duh)
Moe Moustache (Sussex)
All are welcome. Show is appropriate for all ages.

Saint John Pride Parade
2023-08-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Uptown Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Come out to our annual SJ Pride Parade!
August 12th at 1 pm we will parade around King Square, down King Street, turning onto Water Street ending at the 506 container village.

Area 506 Pride Party
2023-08-12 19:00 - 23:00 | Area 506, 85 Water St, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 0B1, Canada
Celebrate PRIDE WEEK in Saint John with a dance party on the waterfront featuring Groovy Tuesday | DJ Mademoizelle | FREEWILL and more!
Presented by our friends at TD Bank in partnership with AREA 506.
This event is 19+

Tim Maloney’s Lobster Tales
2023-08-12 20:00 - 22:00 | Steamers Lobster Company, 110 Water Street, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2l 5g1, Canada
Tim Maloney hosts a high energy, informative, and interactive stage production paired with a 3 course lobster dinner.
