Chroma’s Biweekly Gayme Nights 🌈
2025-07-22 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Heroes’ Beacon, 25 Charlotte St, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 2H3, Canada
Looking for a fun way to connect with friends and meet new people? Join Chroma’s free bi-weekly game nights! Every other Tuesday at Heroes’ Beacon, our community and allies come together uptown for board games and fun for all ages. We hope to see you there!

Say hi to the front desk staff when you arrive, and let them know you’re there for our games night!

The Tempest
2025-07-23 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-07-24 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-07-25 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-07-26 19:30 - 22:00 | Place Fort La Tour, Fort Latour Drive, Saint John, NB, E2K 5L6, Canada
The Tempest
July 16-26, 2025 | Place Fort La Tour
Get ready for an unforgettable journey into the mystical world of ‘The Tempest’ this summer at Place Fort La Tour! Join us July 16-26, 2025, as director Sandra Bell brings Shakespeare’s tale of magic, revenge, and redemption to life on the stunning Saint John Harbourfront.
To purchase tickets please visit www.saintjohntheatrecompany.com or call 506-652-7582.

Hilton Saint John's Best BBQ
2025-07-24 11:30 - 13:30, 2025-07-25 11:30 - 13:30, 2025-07-31 11:30 - 13:30, 2025-08-01 11:30 - 13:30 | Saint John Hilton, One market Square, Saint John, E2L 4Z6
TEAM LUNCH…ELEVATED!
What better way to say “THANK YOU” to your team than with juicy grill favourites, sweet summer desserts, and refreshing patio vibes — all by the harbour?
Whether you’re celebrating a project wrap-up, boosting morale, or just making the most of summer in the city, Saint John’s Best BBQ in The York Bistro & Pub has you covered!
*Beginning: Thursday, July 10 & Friday July11 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Every Thursday and Friday in July | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Cost: $34 (plus grat, plus tax)
Reserve your table now: 506-693-8484
Here’s what’s sizzling on the grill:
SALAD STATION
Coleslaw
Classic creamy slaw with shredded cabbage and carrots
Potato Salad
Baby potatoes with scallions, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, and chopped egg
Spring Mix Salad
Fresh greens with cucumber, shredded carrot, tomato, and red onion
Served with ranch and balsamic dressings
Bean Salad
A colourful mix of beans, tomato, and cucumber in a tangy vinaigrette with red onion and herbs
🔥 GRILL STATION
Beef Burgers
Grilled patties with buns, burger cheese, lettuce, tomato, ketchup, mustard, relish & pickles
Hotdogs
Classic hotdogs with fresh buns
Asian BBQ Chicken Thighs & Legs
Grilled chicken glazed with our house-made Asian BBQ sauce
Grilled Corn on the Cob
Brushed with garlic herb butter and finished with a squeeze of lime
Vegetable Skewers
Char-grilled zucchini, red onion, mushrooms & bell peppers
🍟 SIDE DISHES
Mac & Cheese
Creamy elbow macaroni in a rich, cheesy sauce
Crispy Fries
Golden, straight-cut fries with a crispy coating
🍰 DESSERT STATION
Assorted Squares & Tarts
Nanaimo bars, carrot cake bites, double fudge brownies & butter tart bars
Vanilla Ice Cream Bar
With chocolate sauce, sprinkles, crushed cookies & whipped cream
Watermelon & Mint
Chilled watermelon cubes tossed with fresh mint – cool & refreshing
💧 WATER STATION
Lemon-Infused Water
Chilled water with fresh lemon slices
Arnold Palmer
A refreshing blend of iced tea and lemonade
#TeamAppreciation #SummerBBQ #CorporateLunch #SaintJohnEats #HiltonSaintJohn #BBQByTheBay #YorkBistro

Media Writing with Julia Wright
2025-07-24 17:00 - 19:00 | 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 fifth installment of our Rainbow Entrepreneurship Workshop Series: Media Training with Julia Wright, a writer, teacher, and former host of Information Morning in Saint John on CBC 1. 🌈
Julia graduated with her Bachelor of Arts from UNB in 2007, a MA from McGill in 2009, and will receive her Bachelor of Education from UNB in June. She founded and co-edits the local independent creative writing magazine It’s Burning Off.

Date: Thursday, July 24th
Time: 5:00PM-7:00PM
Where: Envision Saint John, 1 Germain St, Suite 1600
RSVP: http://bit.ly/446G8Tl

To see upcoming workshops and information about one-to-one consultations, keep an eye on chromanb.ca/entrepreneurship ✨
This event is hosted by Chroma NB and our partners Envision Saint John: The Regional Growth Agency 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.

Live JAZZ at the Gallery
2025-07-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-01 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.

The Saturday Bakery
2025-07-26 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-02 10:00 - 14:00 | 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.

Silent Book Club at Picaroons General Store
2025-07-27 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

Happy hour - Let's Hummas
2025-07-28 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-29 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-30 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-31 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-01 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-02 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-03 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-04 14:00 - 17:00 and 1 more date | LET’S HUMMUS, 44 water street, Saint john, E2L 1J9
Happy hour 2-5pm
enjoy any wrap and drink just for $9.99

Studio Ghibli Summer- Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
2025-07-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Imperial Theatre, 12 King Square S., Saint John
Far in the future, after an apocalyptic conflict has devastated much of the world’s ecosystem, the few surviving humans live in scattered semi-hospitable environments within what has become a “toxic jungle.” Young Nausicaä lives in the arid Valley of the Wind and can communicate with the massive insects that populate the dangerous jungle. Under the guidance of the pensive veteran warrior, Lord Yupa, Nausicaä works to bring peace back to the ravaged planet.

North of Union Summer Series: July 30
2025-07-30 11:30 - 13:00 | Saint John Arts Centre
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 / 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

11:30 to 12:00 – Saint John Stories with David Goss: Rockwood Park 1894 to 2025
12:15 to 1:00 – Loyalist Period Pops Concert with Tim Blackmore: Concertos & Symphonies

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
2025-07-31 | 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.

Free Face Painting
2025-08-02 10:00 - 15:00 | Saint John City Market, 49 Charlotte Street (North Market Street side), Saint John, New Brunswick
Join us at the Saint John City Market for free face painting from 10 am – 3 pm on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Celebrate the long weekend at the City Market and support local business uptown!

Fundraiser for Odins Keep
2025-08-04 10:00 - 17:00
Fundraiser for ODIN’S KEEP TATTOO SHOP, NEW BRUNSWICK DAY AUGUST 4TH
Join us in supporting Jonathan Fraser, the devoted owner of Odin’s Keep Tattoo, whose shop was recently broken into, resulting in the theft of all his tattoo equipment. Jonathan is more than a tattoo artist. He’s a loyal, hardworking family man, a husband and father of two small children, and a proud member of our community who believes in the strength of standing together. We’re coming together to raise $15,000 CAD to help cover the cost of his stolen equipment and the income lost while he’s unable to work.
Local entrepreneurs have come together to support Jonathan and his family by donating part of the proceeds collected from this day. Thank you all for your support.
If you would like to participate as a business, please contact Arthur Cormier @ 506 886 1620 or arthur@wealthplanatlantic.ca.
Below are the businesses uptown that are participating so far.
Uptown’s Shamrock Barber Shop
Castlecarry
Black Rose Barbershop (Dylan)

North of Union Summer Series: August 6
2025-08-06 11:30 - 13:00 | Saint John Arts Centre
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 / 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

11:30 to 12:00 – Saint John Stories with David Goss: Calendar of New Brunswick Stories
12:15 to 1:00 – Loyalist Period Pops Concert with Tim Blackmore: Ballets & Theatre Dances

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.
