The Saturday Bakery
2025-08-09 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-16 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | East Coast Bistro, 60 Prince William Street, Saint John, E2L 2B1
The Saturday Bakery is a pop-event that takes place weekly at East Coast Bistro.
Featuring a monthly menu of traditional French croissants, nostalgic sweets, loaves of sourdough and more, our items go on sale via our website Fridays at 4pm. Upon loading your cart, our system will prompt you to schedule a pick up time on Saturday between 10am and 2pm.
Walk-in orders are welcome for remaining inventory on Saturdays starting at 10am.
Sign up for our newsletter via our website to receive a weekly email reminding you to place your order.

Happy hour - Let's Hummas
2025-08-09 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-10 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-11 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-12 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-13 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-14 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-15 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-16 14:00 - 17:00 and 4 more dates | LET’S HUMMUS, 44 water street, Saint john, E2L 1J9
Happy hour 2-5pm
enjoy any wrap and drink just for $9.99

Bad Words for Dementia
2025-08-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Wasted Day Brewing, 36 Water Street, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 2A5, Canada
🎤 EVENT: Bad Words for a Good Cause – Stand-Up Comedy Night
📅 Date: Sunday, August 10, 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Wasted Day Brewing, Saint John, NB
🎟️ Tickets: $15 (Save $5 with promo code: Give)

Get ready to laugh for a powerful cause! Bad Words for a Good Cause returns to Saint John on August 10 with another night of big comedy for an even bigger purpose — raising funds for the Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick.

Headlining the show is Cedric Newman, one of Canada’s most recognizable comedy voices. With credits including The Amazing Race Canada, The Traitors Canada, CBC’s The Debaters, and Just For Laughs, Cedric is a rare treat for intimate shows like this — and a massive get for the Bad Words stage.

Also performing:

Michelle Lynn Petite – A powerhouse in New Brunswick’s comedy scene, known for selling out clubs and delivering razor-sharp sets.

Ryan Whittaker – A Saint John favourite with dry wit and relatable stories that always hit home.

Hosted by Cive Lucas, founder of Bad Words for a Good Cause, who’s raised nearly $5,000 for local charities through laughter since 2023.

🎗️ Every ticket sold supports Alzheimer care and research in New Brunswick. Come out, have a laugh, and help make a difference in your community.

For tickets and details:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1428921385329?aff=oddtdtcreator
Follow: @BadWordsComedy on Facebook & Instagram

Anime Film: Ghost Cat Anzu
2025-08-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Imperial Theatre, 12 King Square South, Saint John, Canada
Languages: French // Karin, a headstrong 11-year-old girl, moves to rural Japan to live with her grandfather, a monk. However, she soon forms an unlikely friendship with a phantom feline that becomes her guardian.

North of Union Summer Series: August 13
2025-08-13 11:30 - 13:00 | Saint John Arts Centre
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 / 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

11:30 to 12:00 – Saint John Stories with David Goss: Walks ‘n Talks 1978 to 2025
12:15 to 1:00 – Loyalist Period Pops Concert with Tim Blackmore: Commanders & Campaigns

About the North of Union: Summer Series
Saint John Stories by David Goss will feature topics that will illustrate lesser known tales and incidents that are part of the rich tapestry of Saint John’s history; talk runs from 11:30- 12:00. Tim Blackmore will follow from 12:15-1:00 with a Loyalist Pops Concert on the distinctive square piano the early settlers imported into the colonies. Themes will include King and Country, Balls and Assemblies, Opera and Theatre, and Blackmore will offer commentary about the composers and music.
Admission is by freewill offering.

Beer Bread's 5,6,7,10 Thursdays with Live Music
2025-08-14, 2025-08-21 | Beer Bread, 7 Market Square, Saint John, E2l 1e8
Every Thursday Beer Bread restaurant offers Happy Hour all-day & all-night!
$5 – 14oz Draught Beers
$6 – 6oz Wine (Red, White, Rosé)
$7 – BB Old Fashioned Cocktails
$10 – Small Bites (All our small plate appetizers will be featured for $10)
We also will be offering the music stylings of Jamie Wright from 5:30pm-8:30pm.

Abstract Paint Night
2025-08-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Divine Studios, 87 Canterbury St. Suite 301, saint john
Abstract Exploration: Paint Night – in the studio!

Thursday, August 14th
7:00pm -9:00pm
Includes:
Canvas & All art supplies
Wine / Refreshments
Use various tools, custom pick your palette of colours
No painting experience necessary. Artist gives a demonstrations and then go with the flow and create a beautiful and satisfying painting. Artists can give feedback and answer questions.

Adult – kids welcome accomanied by an adult. (popular for teens!)

Studio is located at 87 Canterbury Street, uptown Saint John (no elevator access)
cost $50CAN per person.

THIRD SHIFT Festival
2025-08-15 18:00 - 2025-08-17 15:00 | King’s Square, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
THIRD SHIFT is a contemporary art festival presented by Third Space, a not-for-profit artist-run centre in Saint John, New Brunswick, that includes temporary installations, interventions, performances, projections, and events. Created as a platform for new experiences and communal exchange, THIRD SHIFT has offered Saint John citizens and visitors to the city a unique opportunity to engage with contemporary art and re-imagine urban space for the past eleven years.
Tentative Schedule:
August 15th 6-8:30PM: Third Watch (BMO Theatre)
August 16th 5-10PM: THIRD SHIFT (King’s Square and Surrounding Area)
August 17th: 12-3PM: Artist Talks (Imperial Theatre)
To keep up to date with information on the event, follow the Instagram page @thirdspacegallery and follow the Facebook page THIRD SHIFT – Saint John.

Live JAZZ at the Gallery
2025-08-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Trinity Galleries, 128 GERMAIN ST., SAINT JOHN, New Brunswick, E2L 2E7, Canada
Every Friday, from 7 – 9, join us for an amazing evening of Jazz music and feel like you are in NYC ! Trinity Galleries brings you the best in visual and musical arts in Atlantic Canada.

UNHOLY: the pride weekend kickoff party
2025-08-15 19:30 - 22:00 | Crave Lounge, 32 Grannan St., Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
UNHOLY �The Pride Weekend kickoff party you’ve been waiting for!! Hosted by Dahlia Dior Crave Lounge | August 15Featuring a sinfully fierce cast: Zara Matrix Bambi Shot Rhonda OdysseyBILFMoe Mustacheride Porcelain BarbieCome get unholy with us — one night only, cause pride WAS the original sin

Community Free Fair
2025-08-16 12:00 - 16:00 | Queen Square, Queen Square, Saint John, E2L 1R8
The SJ Community Coalition is delighted to announce the first annual Community Free Fair! This event will take place in Queen Square on Saturday, August 16, 2025 from 12-4pm. Rain date will be on Saturday, August 23.

Building on the success of the previous Free Store events, the Community Free Fair is a special event for everyone, where everything is free! In addition to offering free clothes, food, and household goods, the Community Free Fair, will also include free services from our local partner organizations, such as item repair, hair cuts, health services, taxes, workshops, and more!

The goal of the Free Fair is to provide a space where everyone is welcome, and can come and take what they need, with no strings attached. There is no sign-up or registration required.

We will have food, live music, art, games, and other community organizations present to showcase the services that are available across our community.

For anyone who has non-perishable foods and other personal consumables, we have 2 drop-off locations at The Saint John City Market near the Charlotte St. entrance, and Haven Music Hall at 201 Union Street.

We are looking for volunteers, member artists and organizations interested in taking part – if you are interested, please fill out our signup form at: https://sjcommunity.ca

The Rainbow Rodeo Brunch
2025-08-17 11:00 - 13:00 | The Country Club, 1 Market Square, Saint John, E2L4Z6
Yeehaw! Saddle up for this year’s PRIDE DRAG BRUNCH — The Rainbow Rodeo Brunch is coming to The Country Club on August 17th, proudly presented by Saint John Pride! Hosted and Organized by the stunning Dahlia Dior.
With Performances By:Evelyn NoxMoe MustacheridesBabie NoxDollie Ranchers
Jasper Diamond Dior
From rhinestones to rodeo boots, bring it all as we close out the pride season, hoedown style
Tickets are just $25 and include a welcome mimosa. Tickets are sold by table only! Doors swing open at 11AM, so arrive early and hungry — brunch is sold separately, prices range from $18-$24
Whether you’re a brunch enthusiast, a country queen, or just looking to celebrate Pride in style, this is one boot-stomping show you won’t want to miss.
Live from The Country Club — see y’all there!

Fundy Fringe Festival
2025-08-19 16:00 - 2025-08-23 23:30 | The BMO Studio Theatre, 112 Princess St, 112 Princess St, Saint John, NB, E2L 1K4, Canada
FUNDY FRINGE FESTIVAL
AUGUST 19-23, 2025

Get ready, Saint John! The 13th Fundy Fringe Festival is back, bringing five days of thrilling performances, bold creativity, and unforgettable fun to the uptown from August 19-23, 2025. With plenty of creative shows to explore – including drama, comedy, music and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Tickets are just $15 per show, so don’t miss your chance to dive into the unexpected!
WWW.FUNDYFRINGEFESTIVAL.COM | @FUNDYFRINGEFESTIVAL (FACEBOOK) | @FUNDYFRINGEFEST (INSTAGRAM)

Eat It Anyway @ Fundy Fringe
2025-08-19 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-20 22:30 - 23:30 | Haven Music Hall, 201 Union Street, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 1A9, Canada
A heartfelt musical comedy experience about food, healthcare, and existentialism.
⚠️Contains 1 swear word!⚠️
🌭Yes, there is a song about hotdogs🌭
Presented by national touring artist Tall Mark.

North of Union Summer Series: August 20
2025-08-20 11:30 - 13:00 | Saint John Arts Centre
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 / 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

11:30 to 12:00 – Saint John Stories with David Goss: Christmas in New Brunswick
12:15 to 1:00 – Loyalist Period Pops Concert with Tim Blackmore: Scottish, Irish, & English Airs

About the North of Union: Summer Series
Saint John Stories by David Goss will feature topics that will illustrate lesser known tales and incidents that are part of the rich tapestry of Saint John’s history; talk runs from 11:30- 12:00. Tim Blackmore will follow from 12:15-1:00 with a Loyalist Pops Concert on the distinctive square piano the early settlers imported into the colonies. Themes will include King and Country, Balls and Assemblies, Opera and Theatre, and Blackmore will offer commentary about the composers and music.
Admission is by freewill offering.

Open Mic Night at O’Leary’s Pub
2025-08-20 20:00 - 2025-08-21 00:00 | O’Leary’s Pub, 46 Princess Street, Saint John, E2L 1K2
Join us at O’Leary’s Pub for Open Mic Night, hosted by Brent Mason and Aaron Gunn, at Saint John’s oldest Irish pub! Whether you’re performing or just enjoying the local talent, spend the evening immersed in music, stories, and East Coast charm.
This weekly tradition has been bringing local artists together since 1992, promising surprises, laughs, and unforgettable performances. Grab a pint, soak in the atmosphere, and celebrate Saint John’s vibrant creative community.
