Retro Film: GALENTINE'S DAY: Moulin Rouge (2001)
2025-02-13 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Imperial Theatre, 12 King Square South, Saint John, Canada
A poor Bohemian poet in 1890s Paris falls for a beautiful courtesan and nightclub star coveted by a jealous duke.

Valentine's Day "Jazz Night"
2025-02-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Trinity Galleries, 128 GERMAIN ST., SAINT JOHN, New Brunswick, E2L 2E7, Canada
Fall in Love with the Rhythm of Jazz with the Karine Trio. This Valentine’s Day, let the music set the mood. Karine will be performing Jazz classics as well as some modern takes on love songs. Join us for an unforgettable Jazz Night for Singles and Couples !

Canvas & Candids
2025-02-14 19:00 - 21:30 | Divine Studios, 87 Canterbury St. Suite 301, saint john
A Divine Valentine’s Celebration for Friends and Lovers
Looking for a unique way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Whether you’re spending it with your partner or your besties, join us for an unforgettable evening of creativity, connection, and fun! Here’s what’s in store:
• Paint: Enjoy a guided, 2-hour painting session designed for all skill levels with artist Anna Merrithew. Create your own masterpiece with all supplies provided.
• Sip: Indulge in complimentary cocktails or mocktails, alongside charcuterie snacks & sweet treats. • Pose: Capture the moment with a mini photoshoot! Photographer Anna Lawton will take stunning photos of you and your group, with 5–10 edited images sent to you after the event. Celebrate love, laughter, and friendship in an intimate, cozy setting. Leave with your painting, beautiful photos, and memories to cherish!
Date: Feb 14th
Time: 7:00–9:30PM
Location: Divine Studios, 87 Canterbury St., Saint John, NB
Tickets: $85 per person (includes drinks, snacks, painting materials, and photoshoot) Limited spots available—reserve yours today and make this Valentine’s Day one to remember! Please note- no elevator access.

Intentional Intimacy: A Couples Workshop
2025-02-15 13:30 - 16:00 | Divine Studios, 87 Canterbury St. Suite 301, saint john
Hosted by Breathe New Brunswick
Looking to deepen the connection, trust, and intimacy in your relationship this Valentine’s Day? Join us for an afternoon dedicated to nourishing your partnership and learning practices to build a stronger emotional bond. All partnership orientations are welcome.
In this workshop, you and your partner are invited to explore a variety of meaningful practices designed to nurture trust, intimacy, and closeness.
What You Can Expect:
Heart-Opening Cacao Ceremony – Sip on warm cacao to ground and open the heart space as we begin our journey together.
Authentic Relating – Engage in guided question prompts that encourage vulnerability, presence, and connection with your partner.
Eye Gazing Practice – Reconnect through the power of eye gazing, an exercise that encourages deep presence, by witnessing the other in silent non-judgement.
Mindful Touch – Learn how to nurture each other by exploring mindful touch, to cultivate deeper connection and presence.
Movement Practice – End the afternoon with a short, guided movement activity designed to bring flow and lightness to your relationship.
This is a non-sexual, heart-centered event. It’s an opportunity to explore emotional intimacy, trust, and communication, and to reconnect with your partner in a meaningful way.
Date: Saturday, February 15th
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Divine Studio, 87 Canterbury Street, Uptown Saint John
*3rd floor (please note no elevator access)
Cost: $100 per couple
(maximum of 10 couples to ensure an intimate experience.)

Bad Words for a Good Cause Street Team SJ
2025-02-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Wasted Day Brewing, 36 Water Street, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 2A5, Canada
LAUGHTER FOR A CAUSE

Join us on February 15th at Wasted Day Brewing for a night of UNFORGETTABLE COMEDY in support of the incredible Street Team Saint John!

HEADLINER ALERT: WINNER OF 2025 HUBCAP AMATEUR CONTEST Ryan Whittaker brings the non stop laughs!

FEATURING:
Shand Gormley: One of the funniest people in NB!

Jacob Tobias: The fast-rising newcomer you won’t want to miss!

SPECIAL GUEST: HUBCAP 2025 AMATEUR TOP 3 FINALIST JASON GARY

TICKETS ONLY $15!
PART OF EVERY TICKET GOES TO STREET TEAM SAINT JOHN!

Charity and comedy – the perfect combo! Join us for a night of laughter and giving back!

*GET YOUR TICKETS NOW AND HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE!*

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Saint John Home Show
2025-02-16 10:00 - 2025-02-18 16:00 | TD Station, 99 Station St, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 4X4, Canada
https://www.saintjohnhomeshow.ca/
The Saint John Home Show is happening March 14-16 at TD station! It’s a must attend event. Immerse yourself in the latest products, engage in insightful conversations with industry experts, and enrich your knowledge with our inspiring seminars. Whether you’re planning a small update or a major overhaul, we’ve got you covered.
Friday, March 14 Noon-8pm
Saturday, March 15 10am-6pm
Sunday, March 16 10am-4pm

Love That Jazz: Resonance New Music + Joel Miller
2025-02-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Saint John Arts Centre
Resonance New Music joins Juno award winner Joel Miller to share jazz standards, old and new.
Resonance New Music se rejoint à lauréat d’un prix Juno, Joel Miller, pour interpréter des standards de jazz, anciens et nouveaux.

The Baby Tyler Show
2025-02-16 14:00 - 15:30 | Imperial Theatre, 12 King Square South, Saint John, Canada
This is a Tiered Pricing show – Patrons choose their own ticket price to fit their budget. Choose from $5 | $10 | $20 per ticket.
A PUPPET SHOW FOR ALL AGES
Produced by SNAFU. For Age 7+
Performed by Fraggle Rock Puppeteer Ingrid Hansen
Directed by Ride the Cyclone director Britt Small
When you’re small, how do you live in a world designed for big people? Watch Baby Tyler discover his unique super powers to solve problems.
“Hansen turns anything and everything into a puppet and makes it funny. A MUST-SEE!” – FringeReviews.com Watch as Ingrid performs a live puppet film before your very eyes, using only household objects, a camera, and her bare hands.
“Utterly magical, insanely inventive, wickedly funny. ★★★★★ ” – Winnipeg Free Press.
Jim Henson Company puppeteer Ingrid Hansen performs a live puppet film before your very eyes, using only household objects, a camera, and her bare hands.
Ingrid Hansen also puppeteers for Sesame and Henson. She puppeteers Heart, a lovable orange monster on Sesame Workshop’s Emmy-Award-Winning series Helpsters. She also performs a magical talking rock and ‘Ma Gorg’ on Henson’s new Fraggle Rock reboot. Ingrid performs Melissa the Dog on the Emmy-Nominated series Miss Persona (TreehouseTV / AmazonPrime,) and even directed scenes with Canadian legend Fred Penner.
Content Warning: The Baby Tyler Show is for ages 7+ and may be a little bit too spooky for younger children. It contains some cartoonish puppet violence and scenes of death, dark lighting, loud sounds, and surprises.

Epidermis Circus
2025-02-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Imperial Theatre, 12 King Square South, Saint John, Canada
A comedy/puppet show for adults that will make you laugh out loud!
SPICY, FOR AGES 14+
Warning: Cartoonish sexual content, swear words, puppet suicide. Dark lighting, loud music, and surprises.
Produced by: SNAFU
Directed and Co-Created by by Britt Small (premiere director of Ride the Cyclone,)
Performed and Co-created by Ingrid Hansen (puppeteer for The Jim Henson Company’s Fraggle Rock and Sesame’s Helpsters.)
Watch as Ingrid performs a live puppet film before your very eyes, using only household objects, a camera, and her bare hands. This show will make you laugh your head off!
“Hansen turns anything and everything into a puppet and makes it funny. A MUST-SEE!” – FringeReviews.com
“Utterly magical, insanely inventive, wickedly funny. ★★★★★” – Free Press.
“Both live and magnified on screen, in cunningly angled cameras and mirrors, we see Hansen create characters from her own hands, fingers, face. NUTTY, INGENIOUS, MESMERIZING.” -12th Night.
“GENIUS PHYSICAL COMEDY!” – Entertainment World.
“Immensely funny, creative, uproarious and surprising…Her physicality is impeccable.” – The Star Phoenix
“Unbelievably funny.” – PLANK Magazine
“Unbelievably charismatic.” – The Charlebois Post
Danish-Canadian puppeteer Ingrid Hansen also performs on television with the Jim Henson Company’s Fraggle Rock and Sesame Workshop’s Emmy-Award-Winning series Helpsters.

Family Day @ Heroes' Beacon
2025-02-17 10:00 - 17:00 | Heroes’ Beacon, 25 Charlotte St, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 2H3, Canada
Spend a day with friends at family at Heroes Beacon.Standard $5 cost for the day.
Events:We will be running board games and painting miniatures all day long, in addition to the following:
Learn to Play D&D11am start. Limited to 6 seats. Contact us to pre-register.
Learn to Play Magic the Gathering11am start.
Learn to Play Battletech10:30 start.

TIFF: FEBRUARY FILM TBD
2025-02-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Imperial Theatre, 12 King Square South, Saint John, Canada
Part of the Saint John TIFF Film circuit, February film to be announced!

Queer Meet & Greet
2025-02-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Haven Music Hall, 201 Union Street, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 1A9, Canada
Join us for Chroma’s monthly Queer Meet & Greet at a new location: Haven Music Hall! It’s an excellent chance to connect with fellow community members and make new friends. Enjoy complimentary non-alcoholic beverages while you mingle. We look forward to seeing you there!

The Price
2025-02-19 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-02-20 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-02-21 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-02-22 19:30 - 21:30 | The BMO Studio Theatre, 112 Princess St, 112 Princess St, Saint John, NB, E2L 1K4, Canada
THE PRICE
By Arthur Miller
February 19-22, 2025 | 7:30 PM| BMO Studio Theatre, 112 Princess St.
Directed by Dean Turner
Tickets: $30
To order visit www.saintjohntheatrecompany.com or call 506-652-7582
When their father’s death reunites estranged brothers Victor and Walter Franz, the attic of their childhood home transforms into a battleground for long-buried emotions and unresolved conflicts. Victor, a devoted policeman who sacrificed his future to care for their ailing father, and Walter, a successful surgeon who chose his career over family, are compelled to confront their stormy past.
The Price skillfully intertwines elements of empathy, wit, and deep insight, exploring the fragile ties that connect family and the search for hope amidst sorrow. Don’t miss this Tony-nominated treasure that sheds light on the complex dynamics of sibling rivalry and the journey toward reconciliation.
Nominated for two Tony Awards, including Best Play!

Pilates n' Paint at DIVINE
2025-02-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Divine Studios, 87 Canterbury St. Suite 301, saint john
Join us for an enjoyable evening filled with movement and creativity at Divine Studio! Here’s what you can look forward to:

Pilates Session: Engage in a series of exercises focused on core strength, muscle activation, controlled breathing, and flexibility. Pilates works various muscle groups and promotes body awareness and improved muscle tone. Grab your yoga mat and join Mackensie for a 30-minute session of Classic Mat Pilates and Relaxation. All experience levels are welcome!
Post-Pilates Abstract Painting: Unwind and unleash your creativity! Enjoy a relaxed, low-pressure art session where you’ll explore acrylic paint and mixed media. Choose your color palette, experiment with various tools, and benefit from an artist-led demonstration. Paint at your own pace, express yourself freely, and take home a unique masterpiece. No prior experience is necessary.

Location: 87 Canterbury Street uptown, Suite 301.

LIVE JAZZ with Rebecca Dobbelsteyn Trio
2025-02-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Trinity Galleries, 128 GERMAIN ST., SAINT JOHN, New Brunswick, E2L 2E7, Canada
Live Jazz featuring the Great American Songbook Classics with Rebecca Dobbelsteyn, Sebastian Fleet and guest artist !

Coldest Night of the Year
2025-02-22 16:00 - 19:00 | Market Square Atrium, 1 Market Square, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
On February 22nd, Outflow Ministry is hosting the Coldest Night of the Year, a 2 + 5 km winterrific walk in support of our work here in Saint John with people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. We are looking for individuals as well as teams to join us in raising funds and awareness for such an important cause in our community. You can register to fundraise and walk with us at cnoy.org/location/saintjohn

'Funny Times in the Maritimes' featuring Jason Gary
2025-02-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Punch Lines Comedy Club
Tickets on Sale now!
‘Funny Times in the Maritimes’ featuring Jason Gary at Punch Lines!
📅 February 22nd
⏰️ 7:30pm showtime doors open at 6:30pm
💸 Reg $20/ Vip $25
Purchase online here 👇https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/punch-lines-comedy-club-73322710133 or text 506-647-8338 and pay by etransfer.
‘Funny Times in the Maritimes’ featuring Jason Gary at Punch Lines!
Jason Gary is a local Saint Johner originally from Grand Manan. He is a rising star on the local comedy scene and is absolutely hilarious!
These shows are designed to showcase the amazingly talented comedians we have right here on the East Coast!
Come on out and have a laugh with us!

No Jokes Barred: Uncensored Comedy at Wasted Day Brewing 🎤
2025-02-22 20:00 - 22:30 | Wasted Day Brewing, 36 Water Street, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 2A5, Canada
🎉 Get ready to roll with laughter at the next No Jokes Barred comedy night! Since 2014, Saint John, NB, has been the stage for this legendary, no-holds-barred comedy showcase. Hosted by Saint John’s #2 Comedian, Jon Forward, prepare for a night where humor knows no bounds, ranging from the delightfully clean to the daringly edgy – all in the spirit of fun!
🤣 This show, we’re thrilled to introduce an exciting new lineup of comedic talent that promises to bring down the house. Laugh your heart out with:
Fiona Kidd
Matt Richardson
Jason Gaunce
Arif Hussain
Liam McNamara
Chris Leger
Matt Keenan
Jacob Tobias
💥 And remember, after the main show, we dive into our famous “overtime” segment where the stage opens up for anyone courageous enough to try their hand at comedy. Whether you’re a pro or a newbie, this is your chance to either shine or bomb in spectacular fashion – all part of the No Jokes Barred experience!
🎟️ Tickets are a steal at just $10 at the door, but for the best value, grab them in advance for only $8 on Eventbrite. We’re also offering a limited number of early bird 2 for 1 tickets, so don’t miss out on this deal! No Sponsors. No Limits. Just pure, unadulterated comedy.
Join us for an evening where the laughs are as free-flowing as the brews at Wasted Day Brewing. Let’s create unforgettable memories with friends, old and new, at No Jokes Barred!
🗓️ Date: February 22nd, 2025
📍 Location: Wasted Day Brewing, Saint John, NB
Showtime: 8:30pm
Don’t miss out – secure your spot now for a night of laughter that’s truly uncensored!

Silent Book Club at Picaroons General Store
2025-02-23 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

Right Dope Bop Up
2025-02-23 12:00 - 16:00 | Woodchucks Axe Throwing, 125 Prince William St, Saint John, NB, E2L 2B4, Canada
Dopamine Machine and Right Good have teamed up again to bring you another Right Dope Bop-Up!! We are celebrating dope music, vintage fashion, and good vibes.
Join us on Sunday, February 23, from 12 to 4 PM at Woodchucks Axe Throwing in Uptown Saint John. Shop from a curated lineup of vintage and pre-loved clothing vendors and local Saint John brands, get fresh ink from SLM Tattoo and Britt Corinne, and enjoy DJ sets from Groovy Tuesday and Soundseeker, bringing the perfect soundtrack to the day.
Come shop, BOP, and vibe with your community. Free entry.
Follow @rightgoodpopup and @dopaminemachine for updates.
See you there!
Clothing Vendors:– Dopamine Machine– Right Good– Days Off– Cherry Bomb Boutique– JOY– Mon Pre Collection– Union Street Seconds

Art & Headshots
2025-02-23 13:00 - 17:00 | Divine Studios, 87 Canterbury St. Suite 301, saint john
Join us for a spectacular art extravaganza featuring the unbelievably talented Abigail Reinhart! And why not give your profile pic a glow-up or grab some fab group shots with the dynamic duo, Kaile Emma and Corie Rose-why choose when you can have BOTH?! Plus, don’t miss the chance to check out the awesome open space available for rent-perfect for your commercial real estate dreams overlooking the Harbour!

Uptown Taco Week is BACK!
2025-02-24 - 2025-03-02 | NB
February might be chilly, but Uptown is bringing the heat with bold, flavorful, and creative tacos from your favourite local restaurants! From Feb 24 to Mar 2, 2025, Uptown Saint John’s chefs are serving up next-level taco creations, from classic street-style to adventurous new twists.
🌮 Craving tacos already? SAVE it in your calendar so you don’t forget about the taco takeover happening Uptown! Stay tuned for menu updates as they roll in.
February 24 – March 2, 2025
Uptown Saint John BIA Restaurants
Menus will be posted at: https://uptownsj.com/uptown-taco-week/
New menus will be added to the website as soon as we receive them from the restaurants.
An Uptown Saint John BIA marketing initiative cooked up by the collective efforts of Uptown businesses.

A Sip of Strength - Mental Health Coffee House
2025-02-27 18:00 - 20:00 | The BMO Studio Theatre, 112 Princess St, 112 Princess St, Saint John, NB, E2L 1K4, Canada
The Saint John Suicide Prevention Committee and Canadian Mental Health Association of New Brunswick Saint John office are hosting A Sip of Strength – Mental Health Coffee House.
We have an inspiring lineup of local artists (poets, storytellers and musicians) coming together to raise awareness of positive mental health and break down the stigma associated with mental illness and suicide. This evening the Saint John community to come together during the cold winter months.
See you there!

Music from the Time of Charles de La Tour!
2025-02-28 12:00 - 12:30 | NB
30 min Music from the Time of Charles de La Tour
English music presentation. Free Admissions!
SJ Free Public Library Uptown location , 2nd level
Early 17th century French songs & dances performed on period instruments by recorder player Tim Blackmore, Artistic Director of the Early Music Studio of Saint John.

LIVE JAZZ featuring Jeff McAloon, Chad Ball, Dave Bartlett & Garry Hansen
2025-02-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Trinity Galleries, 128 GERMAIN ST., SAINT JOHN, New Brunswick, E2L 2E7, Canada
Join Jeff McAloon and his band on a tour through the songs of Broadway and the Great American Songbook.

The Irish Rovers in Concert
2025-03-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Imperial Theatre, 12 King Square South, Saint John, Canada
THE IRISH ROVERS
Nominated for Canadian Folk Music Awards 2023 SINGLE OF THE YEAR
The Legendary Rovers Perform on Tour
George Millar and Ian Millar, lead singers of The Irish Rovers. George, an Irish Rover all his life, wrote the song, “Hey Boys Sing Us A Song” as a response to the Covid years, and includes the refrain “We all need some happiness back in our lives!” The song is nominated Canadian Folk Music Awards, SINGLE OF THE YEAR.
On their 60th Anniversary, ‘Dinosaurs’ of the Canadian Music scene are up for a 2023 Canadian Folk Music Award and now on their sold out NO END IN SIGHT Tour Canadian music veterans, The Irish Rovers continue to entertain and gain generations of fans, into their 60th year, with their upcoming (nearly sold out) tour (30 concerts). Last year the legendary band hit Spotify’s VIRAL TOP 50 in both the US and UK/ Ireland, and recorded a new album, No End In Sight. They have included their original 1977 version of “The Wellerman” on the new album (with an updated ending).
The No End In Sight album includes a new anthem for our time, Hey Boys Sing Us A Song – nominated SINGLE OF THE YEAR in the 2023 Canadian Folk Music Awards. The song, written by Rovers leader and co-founder, George Millar was inspired by the last few years of frustrations and includes the welcome refrain, “We all need some happiness back in our lives!”
Video, Hey Boys Sing Us A Song: https://youtu.be/vHH5-W3-FTA
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/4LZu5lzxBwfi6BpNdZ2TsE Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/hey-boys-sing-us-a-song/1600027792
NOTE: The Rovers refer to themselves and other music veterans as Dinosaurs on the last song of their new “No End in Sight” album. A tribute to the old crusty musicians who have paid their dues and are still going strong today in an environment that is hostile to their survival. https://open.spotify.com/track/7KPGaVjsXEsmqSF7GrMHTR?si=f716486ed2d3449d
Fans should fasten their seatbelts for a rollicking night of the hits, Rovers latest, and hilarious stories from decades of Rovin.’ On stage in 2023 will be George Millar, Ian Millar, Davey Walker (keyboards), Gerry O’Connor (fiddle), Geoffrey Kelly (flute/whistle), Fred Graham (bodhran), and joining the Rovers for the first time will be virtuosos Shane Farrell on banjo, Jimmy Keane on accordion and Kevin Evans from Evans and Doherty. Some may remember Kevin from his days singing with the Clancy Brothers.
Canada has been home to the Irish Rovers since its inception in the early 60s. Millar says, “It’s been a bit odd, being from both Ireland and Canada. The fans have found it confusing as well.” This lead to the song “Band Without A Country” from the Rovers’ 2020 album “Saints And Sinners”. The song and video tells their story from Ireland to Toronto and beyond, VIDEO: https://youtu.be/ly4ubkByY7k
1968 – 2023 a few of their honours …
1968 Winner, RPM Gold Leaf Award (predecessor to JUNOS), “Folk Group of the Year”
1968 Nomination GRAMMY Award, “Folk Performance of the Year”.
1971 Winner ACTRA Award for Best Variety Performance
1971 Winner RPM Gold Leaf Award, Outstanding Record Sales
1975 Nomination JUNO Award, Best Album Cover, “Emigrate! Emigrate!”
1979 Winner PROCAN Harold Moon Award for International Achievement for TV
1981 Nomination JUNO Award, Single of the Year, “Wasn’t That A Party”
1981 Nomination JUNO Award, Folk Artist of the Year
1982 Nomination JUNO Award, Group of the Year
1982 Nomination JUNO Award, Country Group of the Year
1982 Nomination JUNO Award, Folk Artist of the Year
1983 Nomination JUNO Award, Country Group of the Year
2010 Winner, VIMA Award, SOCAN Song of the Year, “Gracehill Fair”
2023 Nomination Canadian Folk Music Awards, Single of the Year, “Hey Boys Sing Us A Song”
BC ENTERTAINMENT HALL OF FAME: The Rovers were contracted for 7 half hour shows but the phenomenal ratings made them overnight household names and they continued with Ken Gibson producing several series and 11 Specials taped in studios, on location across Canada and in Ireland, the UK and New Zealand for the next 18 years, picking up a Nellie (Genie) Award and beating Hockey Night in Canada’s ratings along the way.
In 1967, The Irish Rovers released a breakout hit with their second album, The Unicorn. That album and ‘lucky little ditty’ of a title track written by Shel Silverstein, took them from folk clubs of America to concert halls and television sets worldwide. The band returned to the charts 15 more times, nevertheless, the magic of The Unicorn remained. To pay appropriate tribute on its Gold Anniversary in 2017, the Rovers released “The Unicorn, The Continuing Story” with new recordings of the original Unicorn album, plus the sequel to The Unicorn song, which gave us the answer to an age old question: What happened to the Unicorns when the ark left them stranded on the shore?” VIDEO: https://youtu.be/jB3MKGCRfRA
In the 70’s, the Rovers were the first Irish band to play the Grand Ole Opry, and in ’71 they began hosting one of their three international television series, ‘The Irish Rovers show’ for CBC. The show ran seven seasons and won the ACTRA Award for best Variety Performance. During the 80’s there were two more international series, ‘The Rovers Comedy House’ and ‘Party With The Rovers’ which ran for another seven years and likely the only show to beat Hockey Night in Canada in the ratings! During this time they became so much a part of the Canadian culture that PM Pierre Elliott Trudeau asked them to become Canadian citizens so they could represent Canada around the world. They accepted the honour, became citizens, and subsequently represented Canada at five World Expos.
Since 2010 the band has returned to the small screen with three international television specials, The Irish Rovers 50th Anniversary, The Irish Rovers Christmas and The Irish Rovers Home In Ireland which took us back to the same spots back home they visited in the early years of the CBC series. The Rovers continue to sell out concert halls worldwide with their music climbing the charts on Spotify and going viral on YouTube, subsequently gaining them another few generations of followers.
Over the years, Ireland has felt the impact of The Irish Rovers’ long career of bringing Ireland and Irish music to the rest of the world. Recently, the Rovers were honoured in both Ballymena N. Ireland and Dublin Ireland for all they have done over the years for the music industry and promoting Ireland across North America and beyond. Dublin’s EPIC Museum Director Mervyn Greene refers to The Irish Rovers as ‘one of Ireland’s greatest émigrés’.
Original Irish Rovers, Will Millar, Wilcil McDowell are retired from the band, but George Millar still fronts the band he founded in 1963 with his best pal, the late Jimmy Ferguson.

Retro Film: MARCH BREAK MOVIE: Chicken Run (2000)
2025-03-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Imperial Theatre, 12 King Square South, Saint John, Canada
When a cockerel apparently flies into a chicken farm, the chickens see him as an opportunity to escape their evil owners.
