The Giants of Jazz Saxophone presented by Trinity Galleries
2025-04-25 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Trinity Galleries, 128 GERMAIN ST., SAINT JOHN, New Brunswick, E2L 2E7, Canada
Join us for an evening celebrating the sounds of John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Wayne Shorter, and more. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the door or by reserve by calling 506 634 1611. Seating is limited.

Dance into Spring: Nia Dance Cardio Fusion Class
2025-04-27 08:50 - 09:50, 2025-05-04 08:50 - 09:50, 2025-05-11 08:50 - 09:50 | 156 Union St., Saint John, 156 Union St., Saint John, E2L 1A8, Canada
Nia is a holistic fitness practice that blends elements from the dance arts, martial arts, and healing arts to condition and strengthen your body. Nia’s simple sequences help you tune into your body and personalize every move, making it perfect for everyone. Nia enhances flexibility, mobility, and balance, helps release stuck stress, and improves your mood. But most importantly: it feels so joyful, like a celebration in motion!

Silent Book Club at Picaroons General Store
2025-04-27 11:30 - 13:30 | picaroons, 32 canterbury St., Saint John
At a Silent Book Club, there are no assigned readings, just book-loving people reading together in public. We start with a half-hour of socializing, then we spend an hour of silent reading. We take a photo of all our books, and then we spend the next half-hour socializing, go back to reading, or whatever you’d like.
It’s BYOBook! Bring a book, in any format and treat yourself to an uninterrupted hour of reading with fellow book lovers. Please RSVP at the link provided or email silentbookclub.sj@gmail.com

Ballet Jörgen: Sleeping Beauty
2025-04-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Imperial Theatre, 12 King Square S., Saint John
Ballet Jörgen: Sleeping Beauty
CHOREOGRAPHER Bengt Jörgen, C.M.
MUSIC Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
SET & LIGHTING DESIGN Rebecca Picherack
COSTUME DESIGN Camellia Koo
ACT I
Scene 1
Carabosse, ruler of the underworld, the Roots, Weeds and Thorns, and the Lilac Fairy, ruler of the upper world with its Flowers, Sky and Sun, struggle with the memories of an impossible love. Neither can live in the space of the other but, united through a child whom they each struggle to possess, a beautiful new blossom is formed.
Scene 2
A newborn’s arrival is celebrated by the King and Queen of the Garden of Flowers. Everyone is excited from the lowliest seedlings to the most elegantly scented petals. Birds – handmaidens of the Lilac Fairy – arrive to bestow gifts of Beauty, Purity, and Elegance on the newborn child. The festivities are abruptly interrupted by Carabosse, who is outraged by not having received an invitation to the christening. In retaliation, he casts his spell: the newborn – Aurora – will live for 16 years in the upper world garden, after which she will prick her finger on a spindle and become subsumed as a thorn into the underworld. The Lilac Fairy, arriving late to the celebrations, is unable to reverse the spell, but is instead able to alter it so that Aurora will not become a thorn, but that the world of flowers will fall into a still sleep underneath the hedge of thorns that will rise around them. The spells can only be broken by true love’s kiss.
Scene 3
Happy-go-lucky knitting and weaving seedlings go about their business until Carabosse crosses their path, sowing discord. Carabosse is on his way to ensure his spell is fulfilled.
Scene 4
Celebrations are underway for Aurora’s sixteenth birthday. Arriving at the party Aurora has now grown into a vibrant and enchanting Rosebud. The young suitors swoon around her. An old lady appears, offering Aurora a beautiful golden spindle; before the King and Queen can take it from her, Aurora pricks her finger. Carabosse reveals himself and claims his prize, but before he can bring Aurora with him the Lilac Fairy arrives with her handmaiden. They fulfill the vow to protect Aurora and put all the flowers to sleep. Deadly weeds and thorns grow around the flowers, a hedge which only one who is pure of heart can get through without becoming entangled.
ACT II
Scene 1
With the flower garden long forgotten, new plants and trees have sprung forth. Celebrating the arrival of spring, a party of young revelers enjoys a picnic in a clearing in the forest. Among them there is one who is more distinguished than others named Florimund. The Lilac Fairy, searching for someone able to break the spell on Aurora, seizes the moment and guides him deeper into the forests.
Scene 2
Arriving at a lake deep in the forest, Florimund is surrounded by Naiads, water nymphs and servants of the Lilac Fairy. Rising out of the water, the Lilac Fairy conjures a vision that is so true of the beautiful Aurora that it feels real to the touch.
Scene 3
Florimund, smitten with love, is guided by the Lilac Fairy and plunges deeper into the forest to find the sleeping Aurora. At the edge of the world of Carabosse, the Lilac Fairy can go no further and sends Florimund forward to face the darkness on his own.
Scene 4
Carabosse, jealously guarding his domain, is disturbed by the approaching Florimund and commands his destruction. Florimund almost succumbs to the thorns but at last fights his way through and breaks the spell with true love’s kiss.
Scene 5
With the spell broken, the Garden of Flowers blooms anew, bringing birds and flowers to celebrate the union of Aurora and Florimund. Aurora is no longer just a blossom: through the prick of his world, Carabosse still jealously guards the lovely flower we now call a Rose, bestowing the sting of sharp thorns on greedy fingers. The Rose has both flower and thorns, shared by the worlds of Carabosse and the Lilac Fairy.

Uptown Burger Week is BACK!
2025-04-28 08:00 - 2025-05-04 22:00
April might be cool, but Uptown is bringing the burger heat with bold, flavourful, and wildly creative burgers from your favourite local restaurants! From April 28 to May 4, 2025, Uptown Saint John’s chefs are stacking up next-level creations from classic smash burgers to big, messy, mouthwatering masterpieces. 🍔🔥
Craving burgers already? Add it to your calendar so you don’t miss out on the ultimate burger adventure happening Uptown! Stay tuned menus will be added as they roll in.
When: April 28 – May 4, 2025
Where: Uptown Saint John BIA Restaurants
Menus will be posted at: https://uptownsj.com/uptown-burger-week
New menus will be added to the website as soon as we receive them from the restaurants.
An Uptown Saint John BIA marketing initiative cooked up by the collective efforts of Uptown businesses.

ART CLUB for kids
2025-04-29 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-05-06 15:00 - 16:30 | Divine Studios, 87 Canterbury St. Suite 301, saint john
Tuesdays, 3pm – 4:30pm starting April 15th
Youth Art Club
For youth age 6 and up: explore a variety of art forms like watercolour, acrylics, clay, collage, charcoal, pastels, mixed media, and more.
Led by artist Abigail Reinhart, with guest local artists to offer support and inspiration. Held in our spacious and safe studio space – parents are welcome to stay or drop off and come back at the end of each session.
Over the 4 week program, youth create artwork and host a final art showcase; they invite family/friends/teachers etc and can price and sell their artwork at the show if they choose to.
All supplies included.
Start Date: Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
Time: Tuesdays, 3pm – 4:30pm
Cost: $200
Location: 87 Canterbury St, Uptown Saint John, Suite 301 (no elevator access)

ABRA Cadabra - A Tribute to ABBA
2025-05-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Imperial Theatre, 12 King Square S., Saint John
Description: ABBA fans! Mark you calendars because on May 1, 2025, “ABRA Cadabra” returns to Imperial Theatre with their spectacular tribute to ABBA! Don’t miss this all ages and family-friendly stage extravaganza that has been receiving rave review from coast to coast! Featuring a captivating live band, powerful vocals, dancers, dazzling costumes, and engaging multimedia, this interactive stage show will have you moving, laughing and singing along to your favourite ABBA hits such as Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, Take a Chance, SOS, Waterloo, Fernando, Gimme Gimme Gimme and more!
ABRA Cadabra from Vancouver, Canada has been touring the world for over 20 years, bringing the timeless music of ABBA to audiences of all ages and cultures. Past performances include several shows for the Malaysian Royal Family, The Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, Universal Studios in Florida, The Esplanade Theatre in Singapore, The Jack Singer Concert Hall in Calgary, Dalhousie Arts Centre in Halifax, and more! See more info at www.iloveabba.com or follow ABRA Cadabra on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/ATributeToABBA
“Best show we’ve ever seen!” – Gilberte Nowlan – Moncton, NB
“OMG!!! What a spectacular show last night in Saint John!!! Thank you and come back soon… PLEASE!!!” – Judy McNab – Saint John, NB
“Labels like “tribute” band don’t cut it with these people. Powerful, tight bang-on lite-em-up delivery with a real joy in the performance! I would go see them again anywhere, anytime!” – Rob Randall – White Rock, BC “I wanted to give a giant thank you, thank you, thank you for your show in Kelowna. We had so much fun and enjoyed it so much that I can’t even put it into words. We were all grinning ear to ear! You sounded so great and were so on point. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for giving us all such a fun, special evening” – Dylan & Cavelle Wurfel – Kelowna, BC

Live JAZZ at the Gallery
2025-05-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-23 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.

Jazz night with Karine at Trinity Galleries
2025-05-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Trinity Galleries, 128 GERMAIN ST., SAINT JOHN, New Brunswick, E2L 2E7, Canada
Karine makes her return to Trinity Galleries’ Friday night jazz series on Friday May 2. Karine has just finished shows with the Fredericton Symphony Orchestra and with the Imaginature show in Montreal and will be bringing her trademark vocals back to Uptown Saint John. Joining Karine will be Garry Hansen on guitar, Jorian Hapeman on piano, and Chad Ball on upright bass.
Trinity is the place for Friday night jazz. We hope to see you there. A sell out show is likely so reserve tickets in advance by calling 506-634-1611.

Cyber Seduction
2025-05-02 19:30 - 22:00 | Crave Lounge, 32 Grannan St., Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
CYBER SEDUCTION: A Y2K Drag Reboot
Step into the pixelated past and experience CYBER SEDUCTION, a high-energy Y2K-themed drag show hosted by the dazzling Dahlia Dior! Get ready for a night of nostalgic glam, fierce performances, and millennium-era magic at Crave Lounge on May 2nd.
💿 Doors open at 7:30 PM
💿 Showtime: 8:00 – 10:00 PM
Featuring electrifying performances by local drag icons:
✨ Justin Toodeep
✨ Dia Monde
✨ Moe Mustachrides
✨ FILF
✨ Rhonda Odyssey
Featuring: DJ SAVSONIC💿
🎟️ Tickets: $10 on Eventbrite, $15 at the door
Slip into your best Y2K-inspired look—think frosted tips, rhinestone flip phones, and metallic everything—and get ready to be Seduced by the Cyber Era! 💻🔥

Free Comic Book Day
2025-05-03 10:00 - 17:00 | Heroes’ Beacon, 25 Charlotte St, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 2H3, Canada
It’s our favorite event of the year!Free comics, cake, popcorn, sales, raffles!

Colin Smith Small Works Show at TUCK Studio
2025-05-03 10:00 - 17:00 | TUCK Studio, 115 Prince William Street, Saint John, NB, E2L2B4, Canada
We’re excited to have 34 new 4′ x 6′ illustrations by NB artist, Colin Smith, as a part of the Saint John Gallery Hop! Each piece comes in a beautiful walnut frame, ready to hang on your wall!

Gallery Hop // Yellow Door Open House
2025-05-03 11:00 - 16:00 | Yelllow Door Studio, 123 Prince William Street - Gate Entrance, Saint John, E2L 2B4, Canada
Industrial Parks Collective is delighted to announce an Open House for our Yellow Door Studio on Saturday, May 3, during the Saint John Gallery Hop.
The Yellow Door Studio is an artist-run centre that provides affordable workspaces for member artists and creative professionals in the Saint John Region.
You are invited to drop in to tour our facility, meet some of our member artists, and browse some of the arts+crafts we have available, including paintings, textiles, jewelry, zines, and more!

Matt Dusk sings Tony Bennett
2025-05-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Imperial Theatre, 12 King Square S., Saint John
Matt Dusk:
THE BEST IS YET TO COME
Matt Dusk is one of Canada’s most beloved male vocalists, forging a career in music that has resulted in fourteen critically-acclaimed studio albums and sold over one million albums world wide.
Dusk pays tribute to one of his greatest inspirations, the legendary Tony Bennett. With over 70 years of entertaining audiences, Bennett has become an American icon, earning 19 Grammy Awards, two Emmy Awards, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy
“The Best Is Yet To Come” showcases Dusk’s remarkable vocal range and talent, bringing to life the essence of Bennett’s style and honouring his legacy with classic songs such as “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” “The Way You Look Tonight,” and “The Good Life.” The show is a toe-tapping journey through Bennett’s most beloved hits, with Dusk putting his own unique spin on the timeless tunes.
Dusk has been awarded four GOLD albums: TWO SHOTS (Canada, The Netherlands) and GOOD NEWS, SINATRA Vol.2, four PLATINUM albums: MY FUNNY VALENTINE and JUST THE TWO OF US, OLD SCHOOL YULE!,JETSETJAZZ and SINATRA Vol.1
He has had three number one radio hits: ALL ABOUT ME (Canada), BACK IN TOWN (Japan), and GOOD NEWS (France), is an alumnus of the St. Michael’s Choir School and studied under jazz piano legend Oscar Peterson at York University.
Notable award nominations include, five JUNO awards, one ADISQ, and one Róże Gali: Muzyka.
Dusk’s performance was a masterclass in paying tribute to a legend while making the songs his own. Go See It!” – Le Monde
If you’re a fan of the standards or just great music in general, you cannot miss Matt Dusk. A phenomenal night of unbelievable entertainment. – Chicago Tribune
Long live the Great American Songbook! The evening is so captivating that one almost forgets you are not living in a world when standards were king. This show is a must-see. – Houston Chronicle

TIFF: MAY FILM TBD
2025-05-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Imperial Theatre, 12 King Square S., Saint John
Part of the Saint John TIFF Film circuit, May film to be announced.

Souls Sessions: Where Breath Meets Beat
2025-05-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Saint John Arts Centre
Be welcomed into a unique wellness experience where breath and live musical improvisation become one at the beautiful Saint John Arts Centre.

In Soul Sessions, jazz musician Sandy MacKay and wellness guide Shalini Tewari come together to create a space where your breath leads and music follows—looped live in real-time, building rhythm, releasing tension, and inviting expansion.

Breathing with a steady four-count inhale and exhale, you’ll be gently guided into your inner world while Sandy mirrors and riffs off your collective rhythm.

Breath leads us through pattern into play, where control gives way to creation.

This one-of-a-kind journey will support you to:

Regulate your nervous system Unlock emotional flow Deepen body awareness through sound Disrupt habitual patterns gently and playfully Tap into joy, creativity, and connection Awaken and unleash your life force energy

Date: Tuesday, May 7 Time: 6-7:30 PM Location: Saint John Arts Centre, 20 Peel Plaza
Tickets: Tiered Pricing

Choose the option that feels best to you in this moment:Regular – $40Supported – $35Abundant – $45
(For supported option, use the promo code SUPPORTED at checkout via ticket link.
For abundant, send an e-transfer to shalinitewari76@gmail.com – please include your name and email address.
Regular and supported pricing will incur a fee from Eventbrite.)

Wear comfy clothes, bring something to lie on, a blanket, warm clothes, water, and a sense of curiosity.
Pattern becomes portal, and through the rhythm of breath and sound, the unexpected rises and truth unfolds.
Soul Sessions: Feel the rhythm. Breathe the shift (or simply come hang out and listen to some funky beats with us! )————————————————————–NOTE: Upon registration, you’ll receive a waiver to review and sign, outlining important health considerations and helping ensure the experience is safe and supportive for all participants.

Photo & Video Disclaimer:
By attending this event, you acknowledge and consent that photographs and videos may be taken during the session. These may be used by the organizer for promotional purposes on websites, social media, and other marketing materials. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please let the event host know upon arrival.

SOUND BATH
2025-05-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Divine Studios, 87 Canterbury St. Suite 301, saint john
MAY 7TH 2025 7PM
Hosted by EnerQi Healing at Divine Studios
Bring a yoga mat, blanket, and a pillow
Are you ready to immerse yourself in a transformative experience that soothes the mind, body, and soul? Join us for a rejuvenating Sound Bath, where the harmonious vibrations of ancient instruments will guide you on a journey of deep relaxation and inner peace.
What is a Sound Bath?
A Sound Bath is a meditative experience where participants are “bathed” in the sound waves produced by various healing instruments, such as crystal singing bowls, gongs, chimes, and more. These sounds create vibrations that resonate through your body, helping to release stress, tension, and emotional blockages.
What to Expect
Deep Relaxation: As you lie comfortably, the soothing sounds will wash over you, easing your mind into a state of deep relaxation.Healing Vibrations: The vibrations of the instruments are designed to realign your energy centers, promoting physical, emotional, and spiritual healing.

Red Hot Chili Peppers Experience LIVE IN CONCERT With Special Guests Candyheart
2025-05-10 19:00 - 23:00 | Trade and Convention Centre, 1 Market Square, Saint John
Saturday May 10, 2025 Saint John Trade And Convention Centre Doors Open 7pm Concert 8pm
YES THERE WILL BE DANCING!
Featuring International Touring Tribute Artists The Peppers Of Funk!
DJ MAVERICK Spinning all the great dance tunes 7pm to 8pm Get There Early!
Comfy Seats– Massive stage & dancefloor! Full Bar Service all evening!
www.creativepowerentertainment.com
Limited Advance Tickets 45.00 Now On sale at TDSTATION.COM

Retro Film: National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983)
2025-05-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Imperial Theatre, 12 King Square S., Saint John
The Griswold family’s cross-country drive to the Walley World theme park proves to be much more arduous than they ever anticipated.

Rainbow Entrepreneurship Workshop Series: The Confidence Lab with CJ Norris
2025-05-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Envision Saint John, 1 Germain Street, Saint John, E2L 2G9
Are you a member of the 2SLGBTQI+ business and/or creative communities in the greater Saint John area? Please join us for the third installment of our Rainbow Entrepreneurship Workshop Series: The Confidence Lab with CJ Norris, a multi-disciplinary performing artist, theatre creator, arts facilitator, and event host based in Moncton, NB.
Creatives and entrepreneurs share a common need for self-representation in both public and intimate settings. From exhibitions, to conferences, and even coffee meetings, carrying yourself with clarity and confidence can fully shift how you feel about yourself, and how you’re perceived. “The Confidence Lab” is a workshop for 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs to level-up their public speaking and conversational abilities.
Participants will use what makes them unique and interesting, and pair it with standard confidence practices like audience engagement and verbal pacing. In the end, they’ll have a new-found confidence in sharing their authentic selves and work with the world. If you have any questions about this workshop, please email our program manager at sam.delduca@chromanb.ca.
Be sure to register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/4m2zELQ
This event is hosted by Chroma NB and our partners Envision Saint John and Fusion Saint John. We would like to thank Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce and the Government of Canada for supporting this impactful work through the 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Fund.

Pride Flag Raising for International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia
2025-05-16 12:30 - 13:30 | Saint John City Hall, 15 Market Square, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 4L1, Canada
2SLGBTQIA+ folks and allies are invited to join Chroma NB for our annual flag raising in celebration of International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia.
We will be gathering in front of Saint John City Hall on Friday, May 16th (one day early due to the weekend) at 12:30pm for speeches, a reading by a local poet, and of course raising the Progress Pride flag.
IDAHOBIT was established to commemorate the 1990 decision of the World Health Organization to remove homosexuality from its International Classification of Diseases. We will gather to celebrate and reaffirm progress made by the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and also acknowledge the work left to do to obtain true equality.

Portrait in Jazz - Celebrating the Music of Bill Evans
2025-05-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Trinity Galleries, 128 GERMAIN ST., SAINT JOHN, New Brunswick, E2L 2E7, Canada
Trinity Galleries Friday jazz series presents a celebration of the iconic jazz pianist Bill Evans. This show will feature music spanning Evans’ career from the early Village Vanguard recordings to his later, more introspective work. Admission is $20 and seating will be limited so reservations are recommended. Call the gallery at 506-634-1611 to book your space.

Dial M For Murder
2025-05-21 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-05-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Imperial Theatre, 12 King Square S., Saint John
Dial M For Murder
Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher / Directed by Bertis Sutton

May 21-24, 2025 | Imperial Theatre
Single tickets: $55 regular / $50 senior / $30 student

Don’t miss out on the edge-of-your-seat thrills with Dial M for Murder! Experience the gripping drama that keeps you guessing until the final moment. Hurry, tickets are selling fast! Secure your spot and dive into this thrilling tale.

To order your tickets, please visit www.imperialtheatre.ca or call 506-674-4100.
