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SUMMARY:Fruit Machine
DESCRIPTION:Fruit Machine\nAugust 2\, 2023 | 7:30 PM | BMO Studio Theatre \nA ground-breaking production that uses movement\, projection\, and historical text to interpret and investigate the questionable practices of the RCMP and Canadian Military that targeted the 2SLGBTQIA+ community from the 1950s through to the 1990s. \nProduced by Solo Chicken Productions. Presented by the Saint John Theatre Company. \nTickets are $25; $20 for students.\nTo order visit tickets.saintjohntheatrecompany.com or call 506-652-7582.\nNote: adult themes\, violence\, sexual content\, language.
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/fruit-machine/
LOCATION:The BMO Studio Theatre\, 112 Princess St\, 112 Princess St\, Saint John\, NB\, E2L 1K4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theatre
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint John Theatre Company":MAILTO:lise.driscoll@saintjohntheatrecompany.com
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SUMMARY:Saint John Night Market
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy live music\, great eats\, artisanal products\, and good vibes at the Saint John Night Market!\nVisit us on South Market Street every Thursday evening from July 6th to August 31st. The market runs from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM\, and offers tons of unique shopping\, wining\, and dining experiences for locals and visitors alike!
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/saint-john-night-market/2023-08-03/
LOCATION:South Market Street\, South Market Street\, Saint John\, New Brunswick\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Food,Free,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Place Fort La Tour Open House - Journée portes ouvertes!
DESCRIPTION:Place Fort La Tour was and continues to be a great example of perseverance\, resilience\, and community. The board wanted to pause and thank our partners\, sponsors\, volunteers\, and the community for their support and we decided the best way to do this was to invite everyone to celebrate with the three cultures we bring to life at the fort with an Open House! \n12pm Smudging & Land Acknowledgement\nOpening remarks\, Fort La Tour Development Authority\nPartner\, Donor\, and Sponsor acknowledgement & thank you\n12:30pm Visit and enjoy Acadian\, Loyalist & Indigenous Storytellers\nEnjoy an Acadian treat. See what’s baking in our wood fired oven. Watch site video and partake in a treasure hunt or check out the interpretive panels surrounding the fort and our gift shop\n2:00pm Activities conclude \n___________________ \nPlace Fort La Tour a été et continue d’être un excellent exemple de persévérance\, de résilience et de communauté. Le conseil d’administration souhaitait faire une pause et remercier nos partenaires\, sponsors\, bénévoles et la communauté pour leur soutien\, et nous avons décidé que la meilleure. \n12h00 Cérémonie de purification et reconnaissance des terres\nDiscours d’ouverture de l’Autorité de développement de Fort La Tour. Reconnaissance et remerciement des partenaires\, donateurs et sponsors.\n12h30 Visitez et appréciez les conteurs acadiens\, loyalistes et autochtones. Dégustez une friandise acadienne. Découvrez ce qui cuit dans notre four à bois\nRegardez la vidéo du site et participez à une chasse au trésor ou découvrez les panneaux d’interprétation entourant la forteresse\, et enfin notre boutique cadeaux\n14h00 Clôture des activités
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/place-fort-la-tour-open-house-journee-portes-ouvertes/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230804T193000
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SUMMARY:Randy Bachman
DESCRIPTION:Few artists can claim to have made a bigger impact on popular music than Randy Bachman\, widely regarded as the “architect of Canadian rock n’ roll\,” His list of unforgettable anthems turned pop-culture touchstones includes such hits as “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet\,” “Taking Care of Business\,” “Looking Out for #1” and “Let It Ride” for Bachman-Turner Overdrive; and “American Woman\,” “No Sugar Tonight\,” “Undun” and “These Eyes” with The Guess Who. Since his first hit in 1965 with “Shaking All Over\,” Bachman has sold over 40 million records and earned over 120 gold and platinum album/singles awards around the world for performing and producing\, and his songwriting has garnered him the coveted #1 spot on radio playlists in over 20 countries. He remains the only one of his countrymen to have been inducted twice into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. \nBachman’s creative fire still burns brightly. During the summer of 2014\, he rifled through his vast catalogue of unreleased songs and knocked out 12 electrifying new tracks of rough-and-tumble blues-rock for a new album\, featuring solo contributions from guitar greats Peter Frampton\, Neil Young\, Joe Bonamassa\, Robert Randolph\, Scott Holiday\, Luke Doucet and the late Jeff Healey\, and a powerhouse rhythm section consisting of bassist Anna Ruddick and drummer Dale Anne Brendon. \nIn 2015\, Randy Bachman\, under the moniker BACHMAN\, unveiled his debut album\, Heavy Blues\, with a raw\, bruising sound inspired by the British blues of the 1960s\, tinged with a strong contemporary vibe. There’s an immediacy and toughness to Heavy Blues that’s impossible to ignore. At the same time\, Bachman’s songwriting craftsmanship shines through thick\, fuzzy coats of distortion. With Heavy Blues\, Bachman decided to take a risk at the urging of old pal Young. “I had a conversation at the Musicians Hall of Fame induction with Neil\, who said\, ‘If you’re getting a new record deal\, don’t make the same old music and call it new. Reinvent yourself\, your writing\, your sound and get out of the box – time to be fierce\, ferocious and afraid. Scare yourself by getting out of your safety zone.” Hungry for a new musical adventure\, Bachman hit on the idea of doing a blues album\, something he’d started with long-time partner Fred Turner but had never finished. “I’ve done blues solos and ‘American Woman’ and things like that\, different songs\, but I’ve never really done a whole blues album\,” said Bachman. “So\, things just evolved.” \nEnlisting Ruddick and Brendon in this new project\, Bachman was determined to step out on a limb. So he made another difficult decision\, going with an outside producer – a rarity for Bachman. On the recommendation of Joe Bonamassa\, Bachman chose famed rock producer Kevin Shirley\, who didn’t make things easy on him. Known as “The Caveman\,” Shirley is one of the hottest producers in rock\, having worked with artists such as Rush\, The Black Crowes\, Iron Maiden\, Journey and Led Zeppelin\, to name a few. In great demand for his studio acumen\, Shirley carved out a small window of opportunity between projects to work with Bachman. “Kevin pushed me past my stop sign and pulled me down a road I never would have gone before\, because I’d produced myself for so long\,” said Bachman. “I thank him for remodeling me.” \nShirley advised Bachman to keep things simple. “I had written so many songs\,” said Bachman\, “and Kevin Shirley would say to me\, ‘This is really great\, but it’s got 12 chords. Take out 10 of them and make it a two-chord song.’” Though Bachman protested that doing so would radically change these songs\, he went along with Shirley’s suggestions\, and the results are gritty and powerful. “In removing some of the chords\, it changed the vocals I was singing and made them more bluesy\,” said Bachman. “It took me to a new simplistic platform\, which we all loved the power of when we glued our parts together.” The result was a more tribal feel\, according to Bachman. The chemistry proved equally solid with Ruddick and Brendon\, who shared Bachman’s appreciation for the hard-edged blues/rock sound. “When we got together\, this thing happened. It burst into flames\,” said Bachman. “It was an instant combustion. When I got the elements together\, it just exploded.” Such is the nature of this fiery collaboration\, one that’s produced such forceful and compelling listens as “Oh My Lord\,” “The Edge” and a deeply satisfying title track – all containing the thumbprints from the rock icon’s past glories. “There’s never a rest in these songs\,” said Bachman. What’s more\, the songs of Heavy Blues all surge with raw emotions arising from personal tumult. “They’re all personal\, because I wrote them while going through tremendous personal crises over the last five or six years\,” said Bachman. “My marriage broke down. A revolution occurred in my life: a new home\, a new band\, a new record deal – so this is about change and karmic circles.” Touchstones such as Cream’s Wheels of Fire and Jimi Hendrix’s Are You Experienced? provide contextual clues as to Heavy Blues’s style. With the guest guitarists each contributing their own unique guitar licks to various tracks\, all written by Bachman\, the project evolved into a collection of “heroes and friends”\, even including a posthumous appearance from Healey: “I had recorded live with Jeff Healey several years before he passed away\,” said Bachman. “I remember what a dear friend he was and missed him and thought how he’d like to be on this album. I asked his widow Crystie and she said she’d be proud and so would Jeff to be a part of this. So I found a song we did years ago in the same key and tempo as one of mine and Jeff’s solo fit perfectly into “Confessin’ to the Devil.” \nIn the end\, Heavy Blues would surprise and delight loyal fans\, while also attracting a new\, younger audience that revels in the stripped-down blues of the Black Keys and the White Stripes. “This project took on a life of its own and is still growing\,” said Bachman. “I was barely in control once it started. I started the engine and then went along for the ride. It was the most instant project I’ve ever worked on.”
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/randy-bachman/
LOCATION:Imperial Theatre\, 12 King Square S.\, Saint John
CATEGORIES:Community,Live Music,Theatre
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230805T160000
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SUMMARY:Last (23rd) Anniversary Books and Brownies Bash - Dave Shoots\, Bookseller
DESCRIPTION:We’re celebrating the LAST anniversary of our bricks and mortar bookstore with Wendy’s famous homemade brownies (last time ever to get these!) and 40% off all non-online books! Come and reminisce with us about your favourite memories/purchases from our shop! Meet other book lovers! Bring a shopping bag or two to stack up some great deals! Looking forward to seeing all of you!
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/last-23rd-anniversary-books-and-brownies-bash-dave-shoots-bookseller/
LOCATION:Dave Shoots\, Bookseller\, 40 Coburg St.\, Saint John\, New Brunswick\, E2L 3J5\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230805T163000
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SUMMARY:International Culture Fest Saint John
DESCRIPTION:The 5th International Culture Fest is set to hit Saint John this summer on August 5th and 6th. Presented by the Saint John Newcomers Centre\, the festival will take place at the Container Village and will feature music\, dance\, a cultural village\, and plenty of delicious ethnic foods. This year\, the festival is partnering with the Area 506 Music Festival to create an unforgettable weekend-long street party. Take part in the largest cultural festival in Saint John! Follow @CulturefestSJ on Instagram and Facebook for updates. This event is organized by the Saint John Newcomers Centre.
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/international-culture-fest-saint-john/2023-08-05/
LOCATION:Area 506\, 85 Water St\, Saint John\, New Brunswick\, E2L 0B1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cultural Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saint John Newcomers Centre":MAILTO:welcome@sjnewcomers.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230806T163000
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SUMMARY:International Culture Fest Saint John
DESCRIPTION:The 5th International Culture Fest is set to hit Saint John this summer on August 5th and 6th. Presented by the Saint John Newcomers Centre\, the festival will take place at the Container Village and will feature music\, dance\, a cultural village\, and plenty of delicious ethnic foods. This year\, the festival is partnering with the Area 506 Music Festival to create an unforgettable weekend-long street party. Take part in the largest cultural festival in Saint John! Follow @CulturefestSJ on Instagram and Facebook for updates. This event is organized by the Saint John Newcomers Centre.
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/international-culture-fest-saint-john/2023-08-06/
LOCATION:Area 506\, 85 Water St\, Saint John\, New Brunswick\, E2L 0B1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cultural Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saint John Newcomers Centre":MAILTO:welcome@sjnewcomers.ca
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SUMMARY:Let's Go Party: A Night of Barbie
DESCRIPTION:🎀🌟 **Come on Barbie\, let’s go party! Get Ready for the Ultimate Barbie-Themed Bash!** 🌟🎀 \nB A R B I E is coming and we’re bringing the party! Are You a Barbie Girl in a Barbie World? 👩🏼👗 That’s fantastic! Because we just happen to be having THE Barbie Party of the year (Kens are welcome too – bring that KEN-ergy!). Pink EVERYWHERE\, neons\, bleached hair\, Barbie cocktails\, decor\, photo booths\, and everything else pink-tastic you can think of! \n**🎈 Highlights of the Night 🎈**\n🏆 Wear pink or dress up in Barbie-inspired fits to live your dream!\nCostume Contest for the best Best Barbie and Ken lewks! Awesome prizes!\n🍹 Barbie (and Ken) themed signature drinks !\n🎀 Pink decor\, carpet\, lighting\, balloons\, you name it! Enter the pink paradise of your dreams!\n📸 Plenty of photo ops including a lize-sized Barbie box!\n🎧 Our talented DJ spinning all you Barbies into oblivion!\n💃🕺 Most importantly\, all of you Barbies and Kens decked out in your gear for #Barbieland!\nAnd much more at the sleek and sexy Crave Lounge!\nWill Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling make an appearance? You never know! \n🎟️ Tickets are LIMITED for this event. Get your tickets now to secure your spot! We expect tickets to sell out quite fast\, and we’ll announce when we’re close to being completely sold out to give you Barbie latecomers one last opportunity. \nSee you in Barbieland for the long weekend! 🌟🎀🎉 \nThis is a 19+ event. No one is required to drink to attend. We encourage all guests that will be drinking to cab it or assign a DD and get home safe! \n  \n8pm to 2am
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/lets-go-party-a-night-of-barbie/
LOCATION:Crave Lounge\, 32 Grannan St.\, Saint John\, New Brunswick\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking,Uptown Saint John BIA Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Corinne Monique":MAILTO:info@corinnemonique.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230808T210000
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SUMMARY:Saint John Pride Drag Bingo
DESCRIPTION:It’s Saint John Pride’s Annual Bingo! \nThis year the beautiful and hilarious Rose Beef will take you on an Acadian journey to prizes and a belly full of laughs! \nFeaturing an amazing lineup that will have you singing along in both official languages with\nBarb Wire\nJustin Toodeep\nRuby Ram\nDia Monde \nEach ticket is $10.00 and includes 5 rounds of fast paced bingo! (and the card on which to do the bingo) \nDoors Open at 6:00pm\, Bingo Starts at 7:00pm. Tickets available at the door. \nThis event is open to all ages. \nBYOD Bring your own Daubber!
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/saint-john-pride-drag-bingo/
LOCATION:Kent Theatre\, 24 Coburg Street\, Saint John\, New Brunswick\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint John Pride":MAILTO:contact@sjpride.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230809T143000
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CREATED:20230629T175942Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Walks
DESCRIPTION:Saint John Jewish Historical Museum\n91 Leinster Street\nSaint John\, NB E2L 1J2\nTelephone: 1-506-633-1833 / Email: sjjhm@nbnet.nb.ca \nWednesday Walks\nFollowing Their Footsteps: Finding Former Jewish Homes \nJoin Saint John Jewish Historical Museum Executive Director and Curator\, Katherine Biggs-Craft for a series of one hour Wednesday Walks recalling the Jewish families and businesses in uptown Saint John. A different walk is offered each week as seen below. Each walk will begin at 1:30 pm. \nCost: $5.00 / person – to support the development of educational programming and exhibits for the Museum. \nPre-registration is required – call or email the Museum to reserve your spot. We will keep groups small to ensure that the experience is enjoyable for all participants. \nThe walk will begin at the front entrance of the Saint John Jewish Historical Museum\, unless otherwise noted\, on the dates listed below. \nIf wet\, the walk will be presented as a slide show / talk in the Synagogue. \nPlease arrive ten minutes ahead of time so we can start on time at 1:30. \nJuly 5 Leinster Street Meet @ Museum\nJuly 12 Orange Street Meet @ Museum\nJuly 19 King Street East Meet @ Museum\nJuly 26 Elliot Row Meet @ Museum\nAugust 2 Summer Street Meet @ corner Summer + Winter St\nAugust 9 Charlotte Street Meet @ City Market entrance\nAugust 23 Union Street Meet @ Golden Ball
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/wednesday-walks/2023-08-09/
LOCATION:Saint John Jewish Historical Museum\, 91 Leinster Street\, Saint John\, NB\, E2L 1J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cultural Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint John Jewish Historical Museum":MAILTO:sjjhm@nbnet.nb.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230809T200000
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SUMMARY:Saint John Pride Market in Market Square
DESCRIPTION:Come to Market Square Wednesday August 9th to our second annual market in Market Square. \nWe have over 30 vendors to choose from with live music in the atrium.
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/saint-john-pride-market-in-market-square/
LOCATION:Market Square\, Market Square\, Saint John\, NB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint John Pride":MAILTO:contact@sjpride.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230810T210000
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SUMMARY:Saint John Night Market
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy live music\, great eats\, artisanal products\, and good vibes at the Saint John Night Market!\nVisit us on South Market Street every Thursday evening from July 6th to August 31st. The market runs from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM\, and offers tons of unique shopping\, wining\, and dining experiences for locals and visitors alike!
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/saint-john-night-market/2023-08-10/
LOCATION:South Market Street\, South Market Street\, Saint John\, New Brunswick\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Food,Free,Live Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230811T200000
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SUMMARY:Gallery Hop
DESCRIPTION:The Saint John Gallery Association welcomes locals and tourists alike to come out and enjoy the August Gallery Hop in Uptown Saint John!
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/gallery-hop/
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230811T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230811T200000
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SUMMARY:Sarah Sackville: A Year of Light & Saint John Gallery HOP*
DESCRIPTION:A Year of Light : Sarah Sackville \nFifty Two New Works by Sarah Sackville – Funded by Arts NB \nSarah has spent the year of working on a collection of over 50 paintings\, both rural and in town\, mainly viewed from the perspective of a moving car. The work is an attempt to capture an entire year of lighting\, mostly at dusk\, and showcase how the seasons affect light and colour. Initially viewed at AX in the Spring of 2023 as part of her residency. \nSarah Sackville is from Sussex\, New Brunswick. Upon completing studies at the Nova Scotia College of Design in 2001\, she set off travelling ready to paint her inspiration. Her brush found expression in the lush temperate rainforests of the Pacific Northwest\, the vibrant beach communities of the Caribbean\, and historical cityscapes of Western Europe. With worldly eyes Sarah returned to Sussex in 2013 and discovered that her perception of her childhood home had changed by her experiences abroad. Things that were once unremarkable now seemed unique and captivating. She currently paints local New Brunswick scenery\, hoping to direct the viewer to the magic in day-to-day life. \nSarah’s painterly style uses realism to anchor the spectator in the familiar. Skillfully using colour and light\, Sackville effectively blends the real and surreal\, elevating the ordinary to the valued and beautiful. \n“Hers is a rare painterly magic that can make such common\, everyday scenes\, which might easily be overlooked\, resonate with something essentially true. More short stories than novels\, Sackville’s gift lies in her deft manipulations of the grammars of hue\, line\, tone\, and contrasts that gets to the heart of a subject” – Tom Smart\, Director\, Beaverbrook Art Gallery.
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/sarah-sackville-a-year-of-light-saint-john-gallery-hop/
LOCATION:Spicer Merrifield Gallery\, 116 Prince William St\, Saint John\, NB\, E2L 2B6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Spicer Merrifield Gallery":MAILTO:shannon@spicermerrifield.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230811T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230811T220000
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SUMMARY:Mitote Art Gallery - Gallery Hop Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce that Gallery Hop is back for the 2nd time this summer! Join us for an art filled evening in uptown Saint John at MITOTE Art Gallery for all new artwork by Abigail Reinhart and Craig Gower.
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/mitote-art-gallery-gallery-hop-exhibit/
LOCATION:Mitote Art Gallery\, 1 Charlotte St\, Saint John\, New Brunswick\, E2L 2H3\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230811T213000
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SUMMARY:AIDS Memorial Quilt Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by The Kindness Closet and The Sewist\, with support from Saint John Pride. \nJoin us for the AIDS Memorial Quilt Workshop on Fri\, Aug 11\, 2023 at 62 Water Street\, Saint John\, NB. This in-person event is a unique opportunity to honour and remember those impacted by AIDS. \nDuring the workshop\, participants will have the chance to contribute to the creation of a beautiful quilt that commemorates the lives lost to this devastating disease. No prior quilting experience is necessary – our friendly hosts will guide you through the process. All supplies will be provided. \nBy taking part in this workshop\, you will not only learn a new skill but also contribute to a powerful symbol of remembrance and healing. The AIDS Memorial Quilt is a testament to the strength and resilience of communities affected by the AIDS epidemic. \nEach quilt square is dedicated to someone that has passed due to AIDS related complications. Their stories and lives were beautiful\, unique and they deserve to be shared. We ask that each participant shares a story of someone who has passed from HIV/AIDS – this could be someone you knew personally\, or someone who you can read about. \nDon’t miss this chance to connect with others\, share stories\, and pay tribute to those we have lost. Together\, we can create something meaningful and impactful. Join us at the AIDS Memorial Quilt Workshop and be a part of this important initiative. \nRefreshments will be provided.
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/aids-memorial-quilt-workshop/
LOCATION:The Sewist\, 62 Water street\, Saint John\, New Brunswick\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="The Kindness Closet":MAILTO:courtney@thekindnesscloset.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230811T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230811T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151213
CREATED:20230810T124828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T124828Z
UID:10005531-1691784000-1691794800@uptownsj.com
SUMMARY:Fierce Friday Drag Show
DESCRIPTION:Your local Drag entertainers were SO EAGER to be part of the wonderful festival that is Saint John Pride\, we hooked up with the Saint John City Market to put on a low-cost all ages drag drag event! We’re going to be taking over South Market Street and the Solarium and putting on a drag show of EPIC proportions!\nDoors open at 7\nShow starts at 8\nAdmission is $5.00 or pay what you can. Tickets are available at the door only.\nHosted by Dia Monde (SJ) & Justin 2D (SJ)\nwith performances by\nWendy Starling (SJ)\nEqui Knox (Moncton)\nPenny Codiac (Petitcodiac\, duh)\nMoe Moustache (Sussex)\nAll are welcome. Show is appropriate for all ages.
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/fierce-friday-drag-show/
LOCATION:Saint John City Market\, 47 Charlotte St\, Saint John\, New Brunswick\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint John Pride":MAILTO:contact@sjpride.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230812T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230812T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151213
CREATED:20230803T141142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T141142Z
UID:10005517-1691845200-1691848800@uptownsj.com
SUMMARY:Saint John Pride Parade
DESCRIPTION:Come out to our annual SJ Pride Parade! \nAugust 12th at 1 pm we will parade around King Square\, down King Street\, turning onto Water Street ending at the 506 container village.
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/saint-john-pride-parade/
LOCATION:Uptown Saint John\, Saint John\, New Brunswick\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint John Pride":MAILTO:contact@sjpride.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230812T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230812T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151213
CREATED:20230803T141126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T141126Z
UID:10005518-1691866800-1691881200@uptownsj.com
SUMMARY:Area 506 Pride Party
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate PRIDE WEEK in Saint John with a dance party on the waterfront featuring Groovy Tuesday | DJ Mademoizelle | FREEWILL and more!\nPresented by our friends at TD Bank in partnership with AREA 506.\nThis event is 19+
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/area-506-pride-party/
LOCATION:Area 506\, 85 Water St\, Saint John\, New Brunswick\, E2L 0B1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint John Pride":MAILTO:contact@sjpride.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230812T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230812T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151213
CREATED:20230705T150539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T150539Z
UID:10005471-1691870400-1691877600@uptownsj.com
SUMMARY:Tim Maloney’s Lobster Tales
DESCRIPTION:Tim Maloney hosts a high energy\, informative\, and interactive stage production paired with a 3 course lobster dinner.
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/tim-maloneys-lobster-tales/2023-08-12/
LOCATION:Steamers Lobster Company\, 110 Water Street\, Saint John\, New Brunswick\, E2l 5g1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Food,Theatre
ORGANIZER;CN="Steamers Lobster Company":MAILTO:Roy@steamerslobstercompany.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230817T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230817T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151213
CREATED:20230706T123756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T123756Z
UID:10005478-1692291600-1692306000@uptownsj.com
SUMMARY:Saint John Night Market
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy live music\, great eats\, artisanal products\, and good vibes at the Saint John Night Market!\nVisit us on South Market Street every Thursday evening from July 6th to August 31st. The market runs from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM\, and offers tons of unique shopping\, wining\, and dining experiences for locals and visitors alike!
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/saint-john-night-market/2023-08-17/
LOCATION:South Market Street\, South Market Street\, Saint John\, New Brunswick\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Food,Free,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230818T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230818T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151213
CREATED:20230814T122445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T122445Z
UID:10005545-1692381600-1692401400@uptownsj.com
SUMMARY:THIRDSHIFT Art Gallery Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:An all original Gallery Event on the magical night of ThirdShift Free Public Art Festival. Featuring bold new releases from visual artists Craig Gower and Abigail Reinhart.\nAll ages welcome + pet friendly\nRefreshments + snacks provided\n6:00pm – 12:00am
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/thirdshift-art-gallery-exhibit/
LOCATION:Mitote Art Gallery\, 1 Charlotte St\, Saint John\, New Brunswick\, E2L 2H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230818T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230820T000000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151213
CREATED:20230529T160023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230529T160023Z
UID:10003557-1692385200-1692489600@uptownsj.com
SUMMARY:THIRD SHIFT
DESCRIPTION:THIRD SHIFT is a contemporary art festival presented by Third Space that included 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 spaces.
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/third-shift/
LOCATION:Uptown Saint John\, Saint John\, New Brunswick\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Free,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Third Space Gallery":MAILTO:tiersespace@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230818T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230818T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151213
CREATED:20230814T122340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T122340Z
UID:10005533-1692388800-1692396000@uptownsj.com
SUMMARY:Derek Seguin at Punch Lines Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:Tickets on Sale now!\nReg $30/ Vip $35 (taxes incl.)\nText 506-647-8338 for tickets\, we accept etransfers.\nMontreal-based Derek Seguin is one of the most sought after stand up comedians on the international circuit. This 2021 Juno Nominee has performed at the prestigious invitation-only Just For Laughs festival an impressive six times. He had filmed a gala set for HBO at the festival where he received a standing-ovation at the city’s 3\,500 seat Place des Arts. This led to an invitation to perform at that year’s Nasty Show.\nDerek’s has many other televised appearances and festivals under his belt and had appeared on CBC Radio’s\, “The Debaters” more than twenty-five times and recorded two episodes of CBC television’s\, “The Debaters”.\nWhether he’s ragging on politics or describing life with his children\, he brings us into his perspective without preaching any selfish point of view. His undeniable charm makes him simply fun to watch and listen to and is in large part why he is one of Canada’s most “in demand” comedians.
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/derek-seguin-at-punch-lines-comedy-club/2023-08-18/
LOCATION:Punch Lines Comedy Club
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230825T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151213
CREATED:20230712T134941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T134941Z
UID:10005486-1692439200-1692986400@uptownsj.com
SUMMARY:BBBS 18th Annual Big Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saint John is back again with the annual Big Book Sale\, which will start Saturday\, August 19th and run through August 21st to the 25th on the Main Level of Brunswick Square. All proceeds and donations will be used to support BBBS youth mentorship programs in our community. The hours will be Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm\, and Saturday 10am-5pm. All books will be priced at 2$ each\, with all forms of payment accepted! Mystery bags will also be available and can be purchased by using the QR code on the poster\, 5 for 8$ or 10 for 15$\, with limited genres. \nVolunteers are always welcome for book sorting or helping with the big sale!\nContact devin.borden@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca or call our main office at 506-635-1145.
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/bbbs-18th-annual-big-book-sale/
LOCATION:Brunswick Square\, 39 King Street\, Saint John\, New Brunswick\, E2L 4V1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
ORGANIZER;CN="Big Brothers Big Sisters":MAILTO:laurie.collins@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230819T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230819T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151213
CREATED:20230814T122340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T122340Z
UID:10005534-1692475200-1692482400@uptownsj.com
SUMMARY:Derek Seguin at Punch Lines Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:Tickets on Sale now!\nReg $30/ Vip $35 (taxes incl.)\nText 506-647-8338 for tickets\, we accept etransfers.\nMontreal-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.\nDerek’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”.\nWhether 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.
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/derek-seguin-at-punch-lines-comedy-club/2023-08-19/
LOCATION:Punch Lines Comedy Club
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230827
DTSTAMP:20260404T151213
CREATED:20230724T121904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T121327Z
UID:10005493-1692576000-1693094399@uptownsj.com
SUMMARY:Fundy Fringe Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 10th Fundy Fringe Festival will take place Aug. 21st – 26th\, 2023. Celebrate our ten-year anniversary with us in Uptown Saint John. All venues are centered around our Hub at 112 Princess St. Our venues are all less than a 2-minute walk from there! \nAs a member of the Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals\, the body that oversees the use of the trademarked “Fringe” name\, the plan for the Fundy Fringe Festival is to showcase over 100 shows in 7 days. \nTicket prices are set at $10/show. Shows are typically 30 – 60 minutes long. They incorporate theatre\, dance\, performance art\, stand-up comedy and more performed by companies or by solo artists. \n-Fringe Festivals are un-juried.\n-Fringe Festivals are uncensored.\n-Fringe Festivals are accessible to audiences and artists.\n-Fringe Festivals return 100% of the ticket price to participating artists.
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/fundy-fringe-festival/
LOCATION:The BMO Studio Theatre\, 112 Princess St\, 112 Princess St\, Saint John\, NB\, E2L 1K4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Community,Theatre
ORGANIZER;CN="Fundy Fringe Festival":MAILTO:director@fundyfringefestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230822T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230826T000000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151213
CREATED:20230828T123630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T123630Z
UID:10005546-1692662400-1693008000@uptownsj.com
SUMMARY:The Light Bringer at Fundy Fringe Festival
DESCRIPTION:“SOLD! Off to the American Dream!” \nFreedom\, but at what cost? A Palestinian immigrant and her family find more freedom in the US than expected. \nA true-life storytelling show written and performed by Laila Lee. In this one-woman show\, Laila brings to light her experiences growing up Muslim in the American South\, how she discovers her place in the world\, and what sacrifices she must make. \nVenue:\nBMO Studio Theatre\n112 Princess Street\, Saint John\, NB\, E2L 1K4 \nLight Bringer Productions\nwww.thelight-bringer.com
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/the-light-bringer-at-fundy-fringe-festival/2023-08-22/1/
LOCATION:The BMO Studio Theatre\, 112 Princess St\, 112 Princess St\, Saint John\, NB\, E2L 1K4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theatre
ORGANIZER;CN="Fundy Fringe Festival":MAILTO:director@fundyfringefestival.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230822T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230822T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151213
CREATED:20230828T123630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T123630Z
UID:10005547-1692738000-1692741600@uptownsj.com
SUMMARY:The Light Bringer at Fundy Fringe Festival
DESCRIPTION:“SOLD! Off to the American Dream!” \nFreedom\, but at what cost? A Palestinian immigrant and her family find more freedom in the US than expected. \nA true-life storytelling show written and performed by Laila Lee. In this one-woman show\, Laila brings to light her experiences growing up Muslim in the American South\, how she discovers her place in the world\, and what sacrifices she must make. \nVenue:\nBMO Studio Theatre\n112 Princess Street\, Saint John\, NB\, E2L 1K4 \nLight Bringer Productions\nwww.thelight-bringer.com
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/the-light-bringer-at-fundy-fringe-festival/2023-08-22/2/
LOCATION:The BMO Studio Theatre\, 112 Princess St\, 112 Princess St\, Saint John\, NB\, E2L 1K4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theatre
ORGANIZER;CN="Fundy Fringe Festival":MAILTO:director@fundyfringefestival.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230822T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230822T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151213
CREATED:20230822T153631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T153631Z
UID:10005565-1692738000-1692745200@uptownsj.com
SUMMARY:The Light Bringer - Fundy Fringe Festival
DESCRIPTION:Ticket Price: $10\n\nFreedom\, but at what cost? A Palestinian immigrant and her family find more freedom in the US than expected. A true-life storytelling show written and performed by Laila Lee. In this one-woman show\, Laila brings to light her experiences growing up Muslim in the American South\, how she discovers her own place in the world\, and what sacrifices she must make.\n\nPromo link:\nLight Bringer Productions\nwww.thelight-bringer.com
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/the-light-bringer-fundy-fringe-festival/
LOCATION:The BMO Studio Theatre\, 112 Princess St\, 112 Princess St\, Saint John\, NB\, E2L 1K4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Cultural Event,Theatre
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