Uncorked Music Bingo
2024-09-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-28 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-21 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-14 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax)
Join us for Uncorked Music Bingo every Wednesday! Enter through our door on North Market Street.

Live Jazz - Trinity Galleries
2024-08-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Trinity Galleries, 128 GERMAIN ST., SAINT JOHN, New Brunswick, E2L 2E7, Canada
Cozy up on Friday Nights and enjoy the soothing sounds of Jazz all while enjoying the beautiful art gallery ambiance.
Featuring different musicians each week. Visit https://www.trinitygalleries.ca/ to see who is playing this Friday.
$10. Door. Seating is limited. Drop in – although reserving ahead is recommended.
Call 506-634-1611

3rd Annual Saint John Sea Glass Festival
2024-08-30 09:00 - 2024-08-31 17:00 | Market Square, Market Square, Saint John, NB, Canada
The 3rd Annual Saint John Sea Glass Festival is a celebration of the collection and art created with sea glass and other treasures collected in the Maritimes.
In 2022, the inaugural one-day festival attracted approximately 5,000 attendees from all over Canada, as well as some from the USA.
Last year ‘ s festival expanded to a two-day event, with a number of exciting additions. There were more than 50 vendors presenting their artwork, live entertainment, a contest, raffles, food, and more.
The festival promotes the amazing experiences that come with being located right on the Bay of Fundy. Saint John offers many ocean-side beaches, perfect for sea glass hunting.
Besides showcasing our city, the festival brings attention to the wonderful artwork created by local vendors.

Connections: A Community Conversation Panel Series
2024-08-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Haven Music Hall, 201 Union Street, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 1A9, Canada
Join your fellow Saint John community members at Haven Music Hall for candid conversations about the social, political and cultural systems that affect us. Society is divided between the few who dominate and the many who are dominated. This division is the product of the core structures that define our society (i.e., systems of oppression). A team of panelists will explore ideas around these systems of oppression and connect them to basic needs, gender, race, and environmental issues. Questions and participation from the audience is strongly encouraged.

Inclusivity and accessibility are our top priorities. If you’d like more information about Haven Music Hall please email hello@havenmusichall.com or visit www.havenmusichall.com. Please contact the event organisers in advance at ConnectionsSJ@proton.me for any requests or inquiries about the panel series.

Registration link: https://tally.so/r/wAxPN0

Doors: 5:30pmPanel: 6:00pm-7:30pmOpen discussion: 7:30pm-8:00pm

Schedule:August 29th – Systems of OppressionSeptember 19th – Basic NeedsOctober 24th – Gender IssuesNovember 21st – Race IssuesDecember 12th – Environment

Silent Book Club at Picaroons General Store
2024-08-25 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

Bikini Bottom Rave
2024-08-24 20:30 - 22:00 | Crave Lounge, 32 Grannan St., Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Saint John! Absurdity Productions is partnering with Saint John icon Dahlia Dior to take you on a trip to Bikini Bottom with us on August 24th.
Shake your Sandy Cheeks, run through jellyfish fields, and party with us at Crave Lounge!
Hosted by BILF and Dahlia Dior, starring FILF and Porcelain Barbie you won’t wanna miss what we have in store for you all. Doors open at 8:00pm, showtime 8:30pm, with the show ending before
10:00pm. Presale for $10 Door $15 so get those tickets now!
Come dressed up as your favourite bikini bottom character and be entered into our costume contest to win some fun prizes!

Derek Seguin is back at Punch Lines Comedy Club!
2024-08-24 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-08-23 20:00 - 22:00 | Punch Lines Comedy Club
Montreal-based Derek Seguin is one of the most sought after stand up comedians on the international circuit. This 2021 Juno Nominee has performed at the prestigious invitation-only Just For Laughs festival an impressive six times. He had filmed a gala set for HBO at the festival where he received a standing-ovation at the city’s 3,500 seat Place des Arts. This led to an invitation to perform at that year’s Nasty Show.
Derek’s has many other televised appearances and festivals under his belt and had appeared on CBC Radio’s, “The Debaters” more than twenty-five times and recorded two episodes of CBC television’s, “The Debaters”.
Whether he’s ragging on politics or describing life with his children, he brings us into his perspective without preaching any selfish point of view. His undeniable charm makes him simply fun to watch and listen to and is in large part why he is one of Canada’s most “in demand” comedians.

Moonlight Bazaar
2024-08-24 16:00 - 2024-08-25 00:30 | Uptown Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Moonlight Bazaar is an award-winning, signature street festival that brings the community together for a night of fun under the planets.

19th Annual BIG BOOK SALE
2024-08-19 10:00 - 2024-08-23 18:00, 2024-08-17 10:00 - 17:00 | Brunswick Square, 39 King Street, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 4V1, Canada
Big Brothers Big Sisters’ 19th Annual BIG BOOK SALE is happening on Level 1 of Brunswick Square again this summer. The sale will take place from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, August 17th; and 10am to 6pm Monday, August 19th to Friday, August 23rd. Books range in price from $1 to $2, so come out to get all of your winter reading materials!
If you can’t make it to the sale, you can order a mystery bag of books online and stop by to pick them up with curbside assistance.
Donations of gently used books are being accepted up until the sale.
For more information, contact 506-635-1145.

Prismatique After Party
2024-08-17 22:30 - 2024-08-18 01:00 | Haven Music Hall, 201 Union Street, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 1A9, Canada
The shows over, but you’re still pumped?
Join us at Haven Music Hall for an after party of epic proportions!
This party is completely free and only accessible with a ticket to our Prismatique Pride Party. Come celebrate Pride and dance the night away for 2.5 more hours of dancing and shenanigans!
Accessibility: Haven Music Hall is a street-level small music venue without fixed seating. This show is combination standing and seating room only. Our entrance exterior is a 34″ wide door that has a small lip/step up from the street. Once inside, our entrance vestibule has three steps up into the space with an interior entrance opening of 70″. We have two single-use washrooms with toilets. If you’d like more information about accessing our space please email abigail@havenmusichall.com.
Safer Spaces Policy/Code of Conduct: Haven Music Hall (HMH) is committed to ensuring a safer show experience for musicians, audiences, staff, and volunteers. If you see or experience any form of harassment or abuse please inform the bar staff on site. If you experience harassment or abuse and wish to inform us after the fact please email abigail@havenmusichall.com. This email is read by the HMH owners only and any reports of safety violations will be treated as confidential. Incidents that are reported in real time are written up by the handling staff member and are confidential and kept on file. Abuse and harassment of an audience member, musician, HMH staff, security, or volunteers will result in immediate ejection from the premises, potential probationary period, and potential banning from the premises. As event coordinators we prioritize the experiences of the musicians, staff, and audience members, so patrons who are being disruptive to the performance or bothering staff will be asked to stop their disruptive actions, and may/or be asked to leave the premises

Saint John Pride Parade
2024-08-17 14:00 - 15:00
The 21st annual Pride Parade will take place on August 17th, 2024. We invite our community and allies to either Join us in our march through the streets of Saint John OR crowd the sidewalks and cheer us on as we commemorate the historic struggles of the past and remember that there is much work to do in the struggle for equality.
Our parade Marshall is former teacher and strong advocate for 2SLGBTQIA+ rights in our school system Gail Costello. Who is an 2SLGBTQIA+ advisor at STU and worked as co-chair for Pride in Education for 12 years. In the broader community, she has worked with nursing homes, churches, businesses, and the police to help create safer spaces and best practices for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Most recently, on behalf of Pride in Education, she accepted the 2023 New Brunswick Human Rights Award.
We commend Gail and Pride in Education for her work in our schools and for helping to raising the call to action in 2023 against our Premier’s attack on policy 713.
We encourage you to join in our parade, wear your pride on your sleeve and bring signs for the causes that you care about the most!
Our registration form is live and we aren’t turning away anyone who would like to walk in solidarity with Saint John Pride. We hope to give a voice to any marginalized group that also supports the rights and freedoms of the 2SLGBTIQA+ community within our parade.
This year we encourage businesses and organizations to go as big as possible! Decorate & Bring a car! Play music while walking down the street! We love bubbles! Let’s really make this the biggest and LOUDEST pride parade.
We welcome those whose values align with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to participate in the parade. We reserve the right to deny your application, should your values go against that of our organizations values and those of the community we serve.
https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSdGGMajmHD…/viewform…
Groups are asked to report to the staging area on Smythe Street between 12:45pm and 1:50pm. The parade will commence at 2:00pm. The parade will conclude at the Area 506 Container Village for post pride celebrations.
We will have a Saint John Transit bus available to help take anyone that has mobility issues, but would still like to participate in the parade.
2SLGBTQIA+ Individuals are welcome to participate in the parade by joining Saint John Pride’s walking group. No signup necessary. We will have Volunteers at the tail end of the parade with music, where you can join and follow us to the after party!
Here at Saint John Pride we believe it’s important to treat all people with respect and dignity. We pledge to create safer, more inclusive, respectful space where people can thrive, free from all forms of harassment, including sexual harassment, discrimination, bullying and violence.

EWB Platforms with Lea St John: Leveraging AI for Everyday Efficiency & Digital Marketing Success
2024-08-17 10:00 - 12:00 | USTATION, 87 Prince William Street, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 2B2, Canada
Join Us for a How-To Session with Lea St John: How to Start Leveraging AI for Everyday Efficiency & Digital Marketing Success! 🌟
Discover how to start making AI your personal assistant and brainstorming partner with ChatGPT. In this session, we’ll explore practical ways to integrate AI tools into your daily routines and digital marketing strategies. Learn how ChatGPT can boost your productivity and creativity by handling taks like content generation and we will talk about some of Canva’s AI features.

THIRD SHIFT 2024: PSYCHE
2024-08-16 19:00 - 2024-08-18 17:00 | King’s Square, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Third Space Gallery is excited to present our 10-year-anniversary of THIRD SHIFT! Our theme for this year will be: PSYCHE. THIRD SHIFT aims to showcase works that plumb the depths of the human psyche. Psyche encompasses the entirety of our inner world. It is an invitation for artists to navigate the profound complexities of consciousness and the human condition, transcending boundaries and creating new intersections of thought and expression. The event will be FREE, all-ages, and we encourage everyone to come on down and join us for a fun weekend filled with art installments from various amazing artists around the country!
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 aims to offer Saint John citizens and visitors to the city a unique opportunity to engage with contemporary art and re-imagine urban space.

2SLGBTQIA+ Self Defense with KickBasics
2024-08-16 14:00 - 17:00 | KickBasics Health Studio, 24 Coburg Street, Saint John
Kickbasics owner Amanda will guide us through a 3 hour self defense course designed to give you the skills and the confidence to defend yourself.
With rising Anti-2SLGBTQIA+ rhetoric filtering up from our neighbour to the south, it’s more important than ever that you be prepared for any situation!
Kickboxing is also really good for your health and physical exercise is a great treat for the body.
This is free, but spots are limited to 30 spaces. Please register as soon as possible to confirm your spot

Kaleidoscope Cabaret
2024-08-15 20:30 - 22:30 | The BMO Studio Theatre, 112 Princess St, 112 Princess St, Saint John, NB, E2L 1K4, Canada
Saint John has SO MUCH talent out there, you could even say it’s a Kaleidoscope!
We’ve gathered together an amazing collection of Artists from all over Saint John and the surrounding area and we’re going to show them off to you in a revival of one of the cornerstone Saint John Pride Events, our very own variety show at the BMO Theatre! We have an eclectic collection of entertainment including Comedians, Musicians, Singers and even a little burlesque to close out the evening. So come one, come all to the Kaleidoscope Cabaret!
Featuring performances from:Spark Call ProductionsMariah DarlingZara BouquetDia MondeDarren ElmoreMichelle PetiteRyder Wright
They are $20.00 each and can be purchased through the Saint John Theatre Company’s Website at:
https://tickets.saintjohntheatrecompany.com/…/2/online…

Documentary Double Feature
2024-08-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Haven Music Hall, 201 Union Street, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 1A9, Canada
Are you a documentary lover? Maybe you just want to learn some history about something you have never learned about before. Whatever your reason for joining us, head to Haven Music Hall for a double dose of documentary deliciousness with
DisclosureAccording to a study from GLAAD, over 80% of Americans don’t personally know someone who’s transgender. That means most people learn about trans people from the ways they’re depicted in movies and TV.
From executive producer Laverne Cox and director Sam Feder comes Disclosure, a documentary that chronicles over 100 years of trans representation on screen, from silent film to Dog Day Afternoon, The 40-Year-Old Virgin to Pose.
AND
Circus of BooksFor over 35 years, the gay porn shop Circus of Books gave Los Angeles’ LGBT+ community a space to socialize and celebrate themselves without judgment. Executive produced by Ryan Murphy, Circus of Books is the debut documentary from Jewish artist Rachel Mason, who finally asks the least radical people she knows- her parents- how they became American’s biggest distributors of gay porn.
This event is Free to all attendees. We will have a donation bucket at the door if you wish. But it is not required to attend.
AccessibilityHaven Music Hall is a street-level small music venue without fixed seating. This show is combination standing and seating room only. Our entrance exterior is a 34″ wide door that has a small lip/step up from the street. Once inside, our entrance vestibule has three steps up into the space with an interior entrance opening of 70″. We have two single-use washrooms with toilets. If you’d like more information about accessing our space please email abigail@havenmusichall.com.
Safer Spaces Policy/Code of ConductHaven Music Hall (HMH) is committed to ensuring a safer show experience for musicians, audiences, staff, and volunteers. If you see or experience any form of harassment or abuse please inform the bar staff on site. If you experience harassment or abuse and wish to inform us after the fact please email abigail@havenmusichall.com. This email is read by the HMH owners only and any reports of safety violations will be treated as confidential. Incidents that are reported in real time are written up by the handling staff member and are confidential and kept on file. Abuse and harassment of an audience member, musician, HMH staff, security, or volunteers will result in immediate ejection from the premises, potential probationary period, and potential banning from the premises. As event coordinators we prioritize the experiences of the musicians, staff, and audience members, so patrons who are being disruptive to the performance or bothering staff will be asked to stop their disruptive actions, and may/or be asked to leave the premises.

Inclusive Allyship Workshop Preview
2024-08-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Union Club, 125 Germain Street, Saint John NB, New Brunswick, Canada
**Save the date August 14th— Community Education Day**

As International Pride Month comes to a close, let’s keep the spirit of allyship alive! With Saint John Pride Week just around the corner— August 9th-18th— we’re thrilled to challenge our incredible business community to take bold steps towards inclusivity for our 2SLGBTQIA+ friends, colleagues, and customers.

Active allyship means more than just showing support; it’s about making real, impactful changes. Here are some simple yet powerful ways you can get involved:

**Get Educated:** Join our training sessions to deepen your understanding of 2SLGBTQIA+ issues. Chroma offers fantastic training to help you get started, catch a preview on August 14th during Saint John Pride Week! Chroma Inclusive Allyship Workshop
**Show Your Pride:** Display Pride symbols in your workplaces to signal that everyone is welcome.
**Speak Inclusively:** Use inclusive language in all your communications and interactions to foster a sense of belonging for everyone.

These actions, no matter how small, can create a ripple effect, sparking real, meaningful change in our community.

**Want to take your commitment even further? Consider becoming Rainbow Registered!** Did you know there’s a national accreditation process for 2SLGBTQIA+ friendly businesses and organizations? Chroma can provide the necessary training to help your business achieve this certification. It’s a fantastic way to show the community your dedication to active allyship & inclusion!
For more insights on why investing in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) makes great business sense, check out this excellent resource from the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion: https://ccdi.ca/media/3646/toolkit-business-case-en.pdf

Let’s come together to make Saint John a place where everyone feels valued and included.

Looking forward to seeing your support,

Chroma NB & Saint John Pride

Gaymes Night at Heroes Beacon
2024-08-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Heroes’ Beacon, 25 Charlotte St, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 2H3, Canada
Come one and all to get your Gayme on at Heroes Beacon!
Come alone and make friends while learning a new board game or bring a crowd and pull out your favourite deck of magic cards.
We will bring the snacks and our sponsor Heroes Beacon has provided an awesome venue and games for us to use.
Gaming is from 7-10pm.
Event is free.

Two Spirited Talk with Chief Chicky Polchies
2024-08-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Union Club, 125 Germain Street, Saint John NB, New Brunswick, Canada
St.Mary’s First Nation Chief Chicky Polchies will be joining us to talk about what it means to be two spirited and sharing with us his journey as a 2SLGBTQIA+ chief and his beautiful indigenous culture.
Biography:Chicky became the first LGBTQ2AI+ chief in Atlantic Canada in 2018. He was formerly a councilor at St. Mary’s First Nation for a period of 13 years. He has also worked within the Band Administration for several years as Community Planner which allowed him to be involved in community activities surrounded with language, culture, ceremony and communal celebrations. He is committed to leading his people with dedication, integrity, and sincere enthusiasm.

First Nations Storytelling Walk
2024-08-13 08:30 - 09:30 | Ihtoli-maqahamok Stage, 1 Market Square, Saint John
It’s Pride Week and that means celebration of all kinds, especially our Indigenous Community!
We have invited Dave Smith has been sharing the stories and history from his Indigenous heritage with Saint John since 2021 with his business First Nations Storytelling.
He will be taking us on a 60 minute condensed version of his walk along harbour passage. This event requires walking, however, the path is very rollable and flat.
We will be meeting up at the Ihtoli-maqahamok – The Gathering Space stage bright and early at 8:15am for our walk which will take place between 8:30am – 9:30am.
THERE ARE ONLY 20 SPOTS! Please sign up in advance.
Below is an excerpt from Dave’s website:
“Indigenous influence in the Saint John area is largely overlooked. Prior to the establishment of Canada’s oldest incorporated city, a flourishing culture already existed.
Discover the local history of the Wolastoqi and Mi’kmaq peoples from a unique Indigenous point of view while meandering along the harbor and the Beautiful River – Wolastoq. Walk along a historical portage route and over archaeological sites and become acquainted with the timeless wisdom of our ancestors. Learn how stewardship of the earth should look in a modern world while respecting and celebrating the traditions of the past.
Prior to the landing of European settlers in what is now called New Brunswick, thriving cultures existed for thousands of years which lived in harmony with the land and the life that resided on it. Survival on this land depended on ingenuity and knowledge wrought from a sometimes harsh and unforgiving environment.
Passed down through the generations were the spoken teachings that served as lessons to the younger generations to ensure their survival into the future. Despite today’s world of modern conveniences and industrialization, respect and protection of the land is a way of life still followed today in every aboriginal community across Canada.”

Saint John Pride Double Feature Movie Night
2024-08-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Haven Music Hall, 201 Union Street, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 1A9, Canada
Monday night is a great night to watch movies with friends and chosen family!
Join us at Haven Music Hall for a double helping of classic films. We’re keeping it light with Mrs.Doubfire (PG) and The Birdcage (R – Language, Drag) We’ll have free popcorn on hand, a huge projector going and lots of fellowship.
This event is Pay what you can! $0.00, $1.00 or even a generous $5.00, we don’t care as long as you join us!
We have 75 seats, so sign up in advance is recommended.

Theresa Caputo Live: The Experience
2024-08-10 19:00 - 21:30 | TD Station, 99 Station St, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 4X4, Canada
For more than a decade, Theresa Caputo—known worldwide as the Long Island Medium, and star of the new Lifetime Series Raising Spirits—has touched the lives of millions of fans, comforting supporters when they need it most. Through personal life stories, candid humor, and intimate details about her gift to communicate with those who have passed on, the beloved television personality and best-selling author delivers healing messages to her audience, reassuring them with the revelation that their deceased loved ones are still with them—just in a different way. Recognized as one of the most renowned mediums for over 20 years, Theresa Caputo Live: The Experience is the awe-inspiring event you won’t want to miss.
Although Theresa will be giving readings to various audience members throughout her show, the purchase of a ticket does not guarantee a reading.
Show Length: Approx. 120 – 140 – no intermission.
Late comers will be seated at the discretion of the Front of House Manager

Uncorked 4th Anniversary Party
2024-08-10 12:00 - 17:00 | Uncorked Tours, 47 Charlotte St, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 1H8, Canada
August marks four years of Uncorked Tours in the City Market!
Come join the fun as we celebrate this milestone. A huge thank you to everyone for your incredible support over the years. Let’s raise a glass to many more adventures together!
DJ Ryan will be there to bring the party to life!
