Uptown Saint John

Silent Book Club at Picaroons General Store
2025-04-27 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Halifax) | 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

Dance into Spring: Nia Dance Cardio Fusion Class
2025-04-27 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!

The Giants of Jazz Saxophone presented by Trinity Galleries
2025-04-25 19:00 - 21:00 | 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.

Abstract Paint Night
2025-04-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Divine Studios, 87 Canterbury St. Suite 301, saint john
Adult/All Ages
Friday, April 25th 2025
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 are around to give feedback and answer questions.

Studio is located at 87 Charlotte Street, uptown Saint John

Live JAZZ at the Gallery
2025-04-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-04 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.

Canada Health Solution's "Champions of Care"
2025-04-24 18:00 - 21:30 | Trade and Convention Centre, 1 Market Square, Saint John
Date: April 24, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM-10:00 PM
Location: Saint John Trade & Convention Centre, Saint John, New Brunswick
This prestigious event will honor those whose tireless efforts and innovative approaches have brought about positive change in our healthcare system. From supporting groundbreaking research and compassionate patient care to community health initiatives and beyond, our Champions of Care are making a lasting impact on the well-being of our community.
Highlights of the Evening:

Awards Ceremony: Recognizing outstanding achievements in healthcare philanthropy.
Gourmet Dinner: Enjoy a splendid three-course meal prepared by renowned chefs.
Live Entertainment: Experience captivating performances throughout the night.
Silent Auction: Bid on exclusive items and experiences, with proceeds supporting the Foundation’s initiatives.

This gala will not only celebrate the achievements of our honorees but also support the ongoing mission of the New Brunswick Medical Education Foundation to enhance access to healthcare for all. Together, we can transform healthcare in New Brunswick.
The New Brunswick Medical Education Foundation, a Registered Charity, plays a vital role in the province’s physician recruitment strategy. We provide return-to-service scholarships to medical students, who commit to practicing in the province once qualified. With over $1.1 million in scholarships awarded annually, our program has become one of the highest-yield, cost-effective physician recruitment programs in New Brunswick’s history.

ART CLUB for kids
2025-04-22 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-04-15 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)

ZED THE LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE Back By Popular Demand! LIVE IN CONCERT!
2025-04-19 19:00 - 22:30 | Trade and Convention Centre, 1 Market Square, Saint John
The Worlds Best Tribute To One Of The Greatest Rock Bands Of All Time Is Coming Back To Saint John By Overwhelmingly
Popular Demand!
Get Ready For A Rock Concert Experience That Is Out Of This World! www.zedtribute.ca
Massive Stage & Production– Comfy Seating! Full Bar Service All Evening!
Doors Open 7pm Concert 8pm Tickets 45.00 Limited Advance at TDSTATION.COM
Produced By www.creativepowerentertainment.com

Bad Words for a Good Cause: Compassionate Care
2025-04-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Wasted Day Brewing, 36 Water Street, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 2A5, Canada
APRIL SHOWERS OF LAUGHTER
Join us on April 19th at Wasted Day Brewing for the most epic charity stand-up comedy show in the province – Bad Words for a Good Cause!

This month, we’re raising money for the incredible Compassionate Grief Center, providing grief counseling to those who need it most.

Get ready for a night of unstoppable laughter with our killer lineup:

Your Host, Jeremy Scott: Featured at Punchlines Comedy Club, Comic Sutra, and mics all over New Brunswick!

Jeff Pinnell: The wordsmith from hell, killing it with one-liners across the Maritimes!

Headliner, Jon Forward: A New Brunswick comedy legend, hosting the longest-running open mic and performing at the Comedy Mothership!

TICKETS: $15 (part of every ticket sold supports Compassionate Grief Center)

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night of comedy for a cause! Get your tickets now and join us on April 19th at 7pm at Wasted Day Brewing!

#BadWordsForAGoodCause #ComedyForACause #LaughterIsTheBestMedicine #CompassionateGriefCenter #WastedDayBrewing #StandUpComedy #CharityEvent #AprilShowersOfLaughter

Tamar Ilana + Ventanas
2025-04-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Imperial Theatre, 12 King Square S., Saint John
Founded in 2011, Ventanas interweaves flamenco, Sephardic and Balkan music and dance, and their own original compositions. They have released three albums (2013, 2015, 2019) and have toured extensively throughout North America, including a sold-out show at the Skirball Centre in Los Angeles in 2019. They have been nominated for four Canadian Folk Music Awards, including Best Traditional Singer and Best Ensemble. The six-piece Toronto-based world music ensemble is fronted by Jewish-Indigenous powerhouse vocalist and dancer Tamar Ilana, and features the city’s finest world musicians. They perform in over 20 languages such as Ladino, Spanish, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Hebrew, French, Romani and Arabic, drawing inspiration from today’s worldwide themes of migration and the questioning of one’s identity.
Tamar’s childhood was spent gathering songs from small villages on the edge of the Mediterranean and dancing flamenco, and Ventanas’ band members are from across the globe. Together, and in true Canadian fashion, they intertwine their musical cultures to create an all-encompassing world of their own in which they lead audiences down the less traveled paths of the Mediterranean, mixing in contemporary interpretations of ancient ballads, original compositions and new choreographies, inviting audiences of all backgrounds into their lives and music.
Throughout the pandemic, Ventanas served as the house band for the new performing arts organization, FabCollab and the Women in Song series, collaborating with primarily BIPOC world class women artists such as Tara Moneka (Iraq), Eliana Cuevas (Venezuela), OKAN (Cuba), Aline Morales (Brazil), Maryem Tollar (Egypt), Kaeja d’Dance (Canada), Dimitra Kahrimanidis (Greece), Nastasia Y (Ukraine) and others, in iconic Toronto venues such as Koerner Hall, the Aga Khan Museum and Lula Lounge. This series was also live-streamed by the National Arts Centre garnering over 100,000 online views.
Ventanas has toured throughout Canada, the United States and Colombia.
Ventanas lineup:
Tamar Ilana – vocals, dance
Demetri Petsalakis – oud, keys
Jessica Deutsch – violin, vocals
Benjamin Barrile – flamenco guitar
Tyler Emond – upright and electric bass
Derek Gray – drumset, percussion
Tamar Ilana bio
Tamar Ilana is a Toronto-born multifaceted artist who grew up on stage singing in multiple languages, touring internationally and dancing flamenco since a very young age. Of Jewish-Indigenous-Romanian-Scottish descent, Tamar sings in 20 languages and is most influenced by the Sephardic and Flamenco traditions.
Tamar’s music and fierce talent reflect her personal and cultural history growing up in multicultural Toronto; accompanying her ethnomusicologist mother, Dr. Judith Cohen, on village fieldwork expeditions and on stage as a child; and living in Ibiza, Barcelona, Paris and Seville as a teen and young adult. Drawing on these experiences, Tamar founded her world music project, Ventanas, in 2011 with whom she has released three albums and been nominated for four Canadian Folk Music Awards including Best Traditional Singer. Tamar has collaborated with such renowned artists as Jesse Cook, Briga, Eliana Cuevas, Lenka Lichtenberg, Jaffa Road, Sultans of String, the Lemon Bucket Orkestra, and Tara Moneka. A highly sought-after flamenco dancer and singer, Tamar performs with the Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company, and at the Academy of Spanish Dance. Tamar has also been featured in award-winning, innovative international musicals in New York, San Francisco, Washington DC, the UK and Germany.
In 2020, Tamar co-founded the presenting arts organization FabCollab, and has since presented over 100 BIPOC women and minority artists at venues such as Koerner Hall and the Aga Khan Museum. Find out more at tamarilana.com or on socials @tamarilana.

TIFF: APRIL FILM TBD
2025-04-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Imperial Theatre, 12 King Square S., Saint John
Part of the Saint John TIFF Film circuit, April film to be announced!

Art Journaling Club
2025-04-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Divine Studios, 87 Canterbury St. Suite 301, saint john
Come join us from 6-8pm every week for 6 weeks as we explore the creative joy of art journaling.
We will learn how to mix media to create our own unique art journals. We will explore new techniques, strategies and art mediums each week.
What is included ?
A spiral spined multimedia journalAll the art supplies you could imagineMagazinesScrapbooking paperPaint and new art materials to create beautiful collage and let your creativity run freely !
Light refreshments each week and a chance to create a community of curious art friends !
No experience needed. All levels and interest in art welcome. All ages welcome.

Cost 200 for 6 weeks or 50 dollar drop in price.
Email : amdarttherapy@icloud.com for inquiries

***non accessibility space *** please reach out if this might be an issue it is located on the 3rd floor at the moment.

Kids Easter Party !!
2025-04-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Together Designs, 175 Prince William St, Saint John NB, E2L2B4
Peter cotton tail is coming to Together Designs 🤗
We are having a Kids Easter Party !!! Build a Bunny
🐰April 12, 3-5pm
🐰175 Prince William Street
🐰Pick which built a bunny
🐰 All supplies included
🐰Snacks
🐰Easter treat bag
🐰$30
Reserve your Kids spot by Wednesday April 9 so i know how many kits i will need to get 🐰🐣
Kits are made in 🇨🇦 local 🤗

The Peking Acrobats
2025-04-12 14:00 - 17:00 | Imperial Theatre, 12 King Square S., Saint John
THE PEKING ACROBATS®
For the last thirty two years, THE PEKING ACROBATS® have redefined audience perceptions of Chinese acrobatics. They perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs and display their technical prowess at such arts as trick-cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting, and gymnastics. They push the limits of human ability, defying gravity with
amazing displays of contortion, flexibility, and control. THE PEKING ACROBATS are often accompanied by live musicians who skillfully play traditional Chinese instruments; the time-
honored Chinese music coalesces with high-tech special effects and awe-inspiring acrobatic feats, creating an exuberant entertainment event with the festive pageantry of a Chinese Carnival.
Since their founding in 1986, THE PEKING ACROBATS have been featured on numerous television shows and celebrity-studded TV specials. These include Nickelodeon’s Unfabulous, Ellen’s Really Big Show (hosted by Ellen DeGeneres), The Wayne Brady Show, That’s Incredible, ABC’s Wide World of Sports, and NBC’s Ring In The New Year Holiday Special. They have also appeared on HDNet TV’s In Focusseries, and have appeared regularly in 3D on NBC/Comcast’s new 3D Channel. THE PEKING ACROBATS set the world record for the Human Chair Stack on FOX Network’s Guinness Book Primetime television show in 1999: they balanced six people precariously atop six chairs twenty one feet up in the air without safety lines, astounding audiences with their bravery and dexterity. THE PEKING ACROBATS have also made their way onto the silver screen – company members were featured in Steven Soderbergh’s hit film Ocean’s Eleven playing alongside Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt and George Clooney. PEKING ACROBATS’ alumnus Shaobo Qin also appeared in that film’s two
sequels, Ocean’s Twelve and Ocean’s Thirteen.
THE PEKING ACROBATS achieved another milestone in the fall of 2003, when they made their orchestral debut at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, CA. They performed as part of the
Hollywood Bowl’s Fireworks Season Finale, where the company blended their unique brand of acrobatics with the majestic sound of the 100-piece Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, conducted by John Mauceri. Since their Hollywood Bowl debut, THE PEKING ACROBATS have performed with many of the most prestigious Symphony Orchestras in North America today. These include the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra; the Ravinia Festival Orchestra, featuring members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra; the San Diego Symphony Orchestra; the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra; the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra; and the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra. THE PEKING ACROBATS return often to the Hollywood Bowl, where they perform with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra as Special Guest Artists.
Over their thirty-one year career, THE PEKING ACROBATS have achieved international acclaim, dazzling audiences around the world. In February of 2005, THE PEKING ACROBATS premiered in Italy on a five-week, twelve-city tour. Their opening in Milan became a spectacular media event that was covered nationally by the Italian press. In city after city, THE
PEKING ACROBATS took stage before sold-out crowds, and the reviews were filled with accolades attesting to their superb performances. Since their Italian debut, THE PEKING
ACROBATS have performed in seven European countries on their six European Tours between 2005 and today.
THE PEKING ACROBATS are part of a time-honored Chinese tradition, rooted in centuries of Chinese history and folk art. Tradition demands that each generation of acrobats add its own improvements and embellishments; because of this, high honor is conferred upon those skilled enough to become acrobats. THE PEKING ACROBATS seek to uphold this rich and ancient folk art tradition, bringing it to new technical heights while integrating twenty-first century technology. In the words of Clive Davis of the New York Post, “THE PEKING ACROBATS [are] pushing the envelope of human possibility,” combining agility and grace in remarkable feats of “pure artistry.”

Exhibition Opening | "Suspended Time": The Rick Burns Collection
2025-04-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Jones Gallery, 122 Prince William Street, Saint John, NB, E2L 2B6, Canada
Join us for the opening of a special single-artist auction honouring New Brunswick artist, Rick Burns (1949-2004).

Free! Everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be provided.

Learn more about this collection: https://www.jonesauctions.ca/burns

Symphony NB Presents "Fauré's Requiem" with Choeur Louisbourg
2025-04-10 19:30 - 21:00 | Imperial Theatre, 12 King Square S., Saint John
Join Symphony New Brunswick and Choeur Louisbourg (Monique Richard, Artistic Director) for an emotionally powerful evening of live music. The concert will present Richard Strauss’ haunting Metamorphosen, a study for 23 solo strings, alongside Gabriel Fauré’s beloved Requiem, featuring soprano Meghan Lindsay and baritone Jesse Blumberg. This performance explores themes of loss, transformation, and hope under the baton of Conductor & Musical Director Mélanie Léonard.

Retro Film: The Maltese Falcon (1941)
2025-04-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Imperial Theatre, 12 King Square S., Saint John
San Francisco private detective Sam Spade takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a gorgeous liar and their quest for a priceless statuette, with the stakes rising after his partner is murdered.

SANDMAN OFFICIALLY LICENSED BY METALLICA
2025-04-05 20:00 - 23:00 | Trade and Convention Centre, 1 Market Square, Saint John
Get Ready Saint John For An Epic Concert Experience Out Of This World!
When International Touring Artists Sandman Comes To Town ” Nothing Else Matters”! Band has toured and worked with Metallica!
Saint John Trade & Convention Centre — Full Bar! Doors Open At 7pm Concert At 8pm General Admission Seating!
Advance Tickets Now On Sale At TDSTATION.COM

Lovely Little Spring Market @ Wasted Day Brewery
2025-04-05 11:00 - 16:00 | Wasted Day Brewing, 36 Water Street, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 2A5, Canada
Join us at the Lovely Little Spring Market at Wasted Day Brewery to shop Atlantic Canadian Vendors. Everyone is bringing their best spring goods, many are bringing Easter goodies too! Hope to see you there.

The Sewist Mastering the Art of Fabric: Fabric Store Grand Opening
2025-04-05 10:00 - 16:00 | 62 Water St, Saint John, NB, 62 Water Street, Saint John, E2L 5G1
The Sewist’s brand new Fabric Store is having its Grand Opening on April 5th, 2025 from 10 AM – 4 PM and you’re invited! Opening Day Specials! Spend $25+ and get entered to win a $200 gift card Just show up and you’re entered to win a $50 gift card (make a purchase and you’re entered twice!) Sign up for our email list and pick a fun prize — think fabric scraps, pins, pens & more! Fresh Off the Bolt Promo: Be the first to buy a fabric and get 30% off the first 3.0 meters!Come celebrate, shop beautiful fabrics, and kick off our grand opening with us!
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Darren Frost Live in Saint John
2025-04-04 20:00 - 22:00 | Water Street Dinner Theatre, 110 Water St, Saint John, E2L 5G1
Darren Frost has over 30 years of comedy experience. Appearances at Just For Laughs, halifax comedy festival and CBC the Debaters. Also, movies/tv such as Hairspray, Don’t say a word, Fever Pitch, Mr. D and Murdoch Mysteries. for more info check out darrenfrost.com
SPECIAL GUEST JON FORWARD AND MICHELLE PETITE

Unwind Wednesday Jazz with Karine
2025-04-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Wasted Day Brewing, 36 Water Street, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 2A5, Canada
Join bilingual vocalist, Karine, along with her band for an unforgettable evening of soulful, powerful and fun vocal jazz songs.

Bad Words for Good Paws: A Comedy Show for Carma Cat Animal Rescue
2025-03-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Wasted Day Brewing, 36 Water Street, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 2A5, Canada
100% Maritime Comedy for a Paws-itive Cause: Support Carma Cat Animal Rescue!

*When:* March 29th, 7pm
*Where:* Wasted Day Brewing, Saint John

Join 100% Maritime-based Bad Words Productions for a night of stand-up comedy supporting Carma Cat Animal Rescue, a local Maritime organization!

*Featuring:*

– Mike Rogers (Host), a Maritime-born comedian, barber, and roller derby announcer!
– Chris Hovey (NB Comedy Legend), a New Brunswick favorite with impeccable writing and timing!
– John Skov Nielsen (Headliner), a Moncton-based comedian who’s opened for top Canadian acts!
– Dan Theriault (Special Guest), a producer, cohost, and comedian from Saint John!

*Tickets:* $15 (part of every ticket supports Carma Cat Animal Rescue, a Maritime organization making a difference in our community!)

Get your tickets now and support local Maritime talent and a PAW-SOME cause!

Share with friends and family to help spread the word about this 100% Maritime event!

#100PercentMaritime #MaritimeComedy #BadWordsProductions #WastedDayBrewing #CarmaCatRescue #SupportLocal #LaughterIsTheBestMedicine

https://thequirkery.com/pages/bad-words-productions

ECSQ Play Washington, Janacek & Schumann
2025-03-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Saint John Arts Centre
ECSQ play Washington, Janáček & Schumann
Date: Friday, March 28th, 7:30PM
Location: Saint John Arts Centre
20 Peel Plaza, Saint John
Tickets | Billets:
Adults: $25 | Seniors $20 | Students $15 | Sistema Students & Faculty: Free
Advance tickets:https://www.tickettailor.com/events/elmcitystringquartet/1371357
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The ECSQ continues their season with three high-energy pieces. The concert will start with Middleground by Shelly Washington, a Missouri-born composer who blends classical, jazz, and American Folk into a style all her own. The concert continues with “The Kreutzer Sonata”: Leos Janáček’s 1st string quartet, which was inspired by the 1889 Leo Tolstoy novella of the same name. In the story, two fated lovers fall for each other when playing Beethoven’s “Kreutzer Sonata,” which was dedicated to the French violin virtuoso, Rudolph Kreutzer. In a long stream of run on dedications, the quartet is essentially a piece of music that was based on a book that was titled after a composition that was dedicated to a violinist! The concert concludes with something a bit more straightforward: Robert Schumann’s String Quartet No. 1. The piece is a beautiful balance of classicism and romanticism.
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L’ECSQ continue leur saison avec trois pièces pleines d’énergie. Le concert commence avec Middleground par Shelly Washington, une compositrice originaire du Missouri qui mélange le style classique, le jazz et le folklore américain dans un style unique en son genre. Le concert se poursuivra avec “The Kreutzer Sonata: le premier quatuor à cordes de Leos Janáček, inspiré par le roman éponyme de Léon Tolstoï, écrit en 1889. Dans le roman, deux amants tombent amoureux l’un de l’autre en jouant la « Sonate à Kreutzer » de Beethoven, dédiée au violoniste virtuose français Rudolph Kreutzer. Dans une longue série de dédicaces, le quatuor est essentiellement un morceau de musique basé sur un livre intitulé d’après une composition dédiée à un violoniste ! Le concert se termine par une pièce un peu plus simple : Le Quatuor à cordes n° 1 de Robert Schumann. Cette œuvre est un bel équilibre entre classicisme et romantisme.
Program | Programme:
Middleground – Shelley Washington
String Quartet No. 1 “Kreutzer Sonata” – Leoš Janáček

– Intermission –
String Quartet No. 1 in A minor, Op. 41, No. 1 – Robert Schuman
