Events Calendar
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Tuesday Oct 8
October 8, 2024
1:30PM - 3:30PM
TOTS
Join us for a delightful afternoon at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to our enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime surrounded by an array of toys and books tailored for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.
No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your admission at The Rooms front ...
Wednesday Oct 9
October 9, 2024
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Trivia
Get your thinking caps on because Trivia at The Rooms is back! Join host Ramona Dearing for an evening of questions inspired by the history, geography, and culture of the province.
Teams of 2-6 people.
Ramona Dearing is a writer and a retired host of CBC Radio’s CrossTalk and its popular Trivia editions.
Tickets: $12 ...
October 9, 2024
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Join local architects Jeremy Bryant and Chris Woodford as they present their 2023 Lieutenant Governor’s Awards in Architecture winning projects:
O’Brien Farm Learning Centre
Nurse Myra Bennett Centre for the Performing Arts
Halfway Hill House
The Lieutenant Governor’s Awards are a triennial event, celebrating the accomplishments of members of the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of ...
Friday Oct 11
October 11, 2024
2:30PM - 3:00PM
Auks, Wolves and Whales
What fills the void when a species is no more? Legends, folklore, and history worth learning from. Come listen to the stories of the Great Auk, the Newfoundland Wolf, and Endangered Whales as they echo across the ages through their body and bones. Commiserate with the extinct, heed ...
October 11, 2024
7:00PM - 9:00PM
You’re invited to a night of art, music, and fun at our FREE public gallery opening!
Enjoy a performance by Ukrainian pianist Alla Melnychuk, enjoy tasty snacks, and grab a drink at our 19+ cash bar. Plus, all art exhibitions are FREE to explore during the event.
Denyse Thomasos: just beyond is a ...
Saturday Oct 12
October 12, 2024
10:00AM - 12:00PM
TOTS
Kickstart your weekend by joining us at The Rooms! Spend Saturday mornings with your little ones in our charming Harbour View Room. It's a delightful opportunity for unguided playtime amidst a variety of toys and books for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.
No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your ...
October 12, 2024
10:30AM - 11:00AM
In Beaumont-Hamel and the Trail of the Caribou exhibition find out about the impacts of the First World War on Newfoundlanders and Labradorians and how events overseas dramatically altered our lives at home.
Offered Saturdays 10:30 am
October 12, 2024
2:30PM - 3:30PM
One of the finest painters to emerge in the 1990s, the late Trinidadian-Canadian artist Denyse Thomasos (1964-2012) left an indelible, yet frequently overlooked, mark on contemporary painting.
Join Renée van der Avoird, Associate Curator, Canadian Art, Art Gallery of Ontario; Sally Frater, Curator of Contemporary Art, Art Gallery of Guelph; and Michelle Jacques, ...
October 12, 2024
2:30PM - 3:00PM
TOUR
Offered Saturdays 2:30 pm
Sunday Oct 13
October 13, 2024
2:30PM - 3:00PM
Peoples of Newfoundland and Labrador
Stroll across land and sea, and through time, to meet the peoples who have made Newfoundland and Labrador home for the past 9,000 years.
Offered Sundays 2:30 pm
Tuesday Oct 15
October 15, 2024
1:30PM - 3:30PM
TOTS
Join us for a delightful afternoon at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to our enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime surrounded by an array of toys and books tailored for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.
No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your admission at The Rooms front ...
Wednesday Oct 16
October 16, 2024
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Storytelling Festival
Join us for an engaging storytelling session with Inuit Elder Alex Saunders, whose captivating storytelling is rooted in Inuit, Innu, and Labrador traditions. A Q&A will follow.
Tickets: $12 ( plus HST). Free for Rooms Members. Get your tickets online or by calling (709 )757-8090.
About the Speaker:
Alex Saunders, born in the original ...
Thursday Oct 17
October 17, 2024
2:30PM - 3:30PM
Storytelling Festival
Join us for an afternoon with Northern Irish storyteller and musician, Colin Urwin, as he shares excerpts from his captivating book, The Madman's Window and Other Tales of the Antrim Coast. Steeped in the rich language, folklore, and traditions of the Glens of Antrim, Colin brings to life the timeless tales ...
October 17, 2024
7:00PM - 10:00PM
Presented with PictureNL, we’re shining a spotlight on some of Newfoundland and Labrador’s superb films and filmmakers! Each month we’ll present a different local feature film on our big screen. Gather with friends and film buffs to celebrate home-grown talent.
Next up:
Maudie (2016)
115 minutes
Join us for a Q&A following the film ...
Friday Oct 18
October 18, 2024
2:30PM - 3:00PM
Auks, Wolves and Whales
What fills the void when a species is no more? Legends, folklore, and history worth learning from. Come listen to the stories of the Great Auk, the Newfoundland Wolf, and Endangered Whales as they echo across the ages through their body and bones. Commiserate with the extinct, heed ...
October 18, 2024
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Teens
Join us at The Rooms for an inspiring drawing class designed specifically for teens. Whether you’re a budding artist or just curious about exploring your artistic interests, this class is perfect for you!
What to Expect:
Our experienced instructor will guide you through fundamental drawing techniques, from line work to shading. Each session focuses on ...
October 18, 2024
7:00PM - 9:00PM
"The Forgotten Warriors", directed by Noel Joe, is the unbelievable true story of the courageous last stand by Mi'kmaq activists from Conne River, NL.
In 1983, 9 individuals risked their lives by beginning a hunger strike in a desperate plea to the government to release funds owed to them. It was an ...
Saturday Oct 19
October 19, 2024
10:00AM - 12:00PM
TOTS
Kickstart your weekend by joining us at The Rooms! Spend Saturday mornings with your little ones in our charming Harbour View Room. It's a delightful opportunity for unguided playtime amidst a variety of toys and books for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.
No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your ...
October 19, 2024
10:30AM - 11:00AM
In Beaumont-Hamel and the Trail of the Caribou exhibition find out about the impacts of the First World War on Newfoundlanders and Labradorians and how events overseas dramatically altered our lives at home.
Offered Saturdays 10:30 am
October 19, 2024
2:30PM - 3:00PM
TOUR
Offered Saturdays 2:30 pm
Sunday Oct 20
October 20, 2024
2:30PM - 3:00PM
Peoples of Newfoundland and Labrador
Stroll across land and sea, and through time, to meet the peoples who have made Newfoundland and Labrador home for the past 9,000 years.
Offered Sundays 2:30 pm
Tuesday Oct 22
October 22, 2024
1:30PM - 3:30PM
TOTS
Join us for a delightful afternoon at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to our enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime surrounded by an array of toys and books tailored for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.
No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your admission at The Rooms front ...
Thursday Oct 24
October 24, 2024
2:30PM - 4:00PM
Join us for a screening of selected episodes of the hit TV series The Missus Downstairs - an oddball comedy about unexpected pals - followed by a conversation with Mary Walsh.
Tickets: $12 plus HST. Free for Rooms Members and SJIWFF Screening or Deleagte Passholders. Passholders - please call to reserve your free ...
Friday Oct 25
October 25, 2024
2:30PM - 3:00PM
Auks, Wolves and Whales
What fills the void when a species is no more? Legends, folklore, and history worth learning from. Come listen to the stories of the Great Auk, the Newfoundland Wolf, and Endangered Whales as they echo across the ages through their body and bones. Commiserate with the extinct, heed ...
Saturday Oct 26
October 26, 2024
10:00AM - 12:00PM
TOTS
Kickstart your weekend by joining us at The Rooms! Spend Saturday mornings with your little ones in our charming Harbour View Room. It's a delightful opportunity for unguided playtime amidst a variety of toys and books for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.
No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your ...
October 26, 2024
10:30AM - 11:00AM
In Beaumont-Hamel and the Trail of the Caribou exhibition find out about the impacts of the First World War on Newfoundlanders and Labradorians and how events overseas dramatically altered our lives at home.
Offered Saturdays 10:30 am
October 26, 2024
2:30PM - 3:00PM
TOUR
Offered Saturdays 2:30 pm
Sunday Oct 27
October 27, 2024
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Step into a world of family fun at The Rooms! Experience an afternoon filled with creativity and connection for the family. Free with admission to The Rooms, this monthly event showcases a new theme and craft, cleverly tying into our galleries. Unleash your creativity, create memories, and relish quality family time ...
October 27, 2024
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Get Hands on with our province’s plants, animals and wild spaces at The Rooms with Nature NL!
Nature Nook is a monthly hands-on session to interact with real specimens like seal pelts, skulls, whale baleen, antlers, moose fur, and a variety of rocks and minerals. Join us to learn more about nature ...
October 27, 2024
2:30PM - 3:00PM
Peoples of Newfoundland and Labrador
Stroll across land and sea, and through time, to meet the peoples who have made Newfoundland and Labrador home for the past 9,000 years.
Offered Sundays 2:30 pm
Tuesday Oct 29
October 29, 2024
1:30PM - 3:30PM
TOTS
Join us for a delightful afternoon at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to our enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime surrounded by an array of toys and books tailored for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.
No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your admission at The Rooms front ...
Wednesday Oct 30
October 30, 2024
10:30AM - 11:15AM
TOTS
Embark on a monthly musical journey with your little one at the Infant Sensory Music Group, hosted by certified music therapist, Renée White. Join us in exploring the unique art exhibitions at The Rooms, setting the stage for a sensory-rich experience that enhances your infant's development.
Who's Invited:
Newborns to 9 month olds ...
October 30, 2024
11:30AM - 12:15PM
TOTS
Embark on a monthly musical journey with your little one at the Infant Sensory Music Group, hosted by certified music therapist, Renée White. Join us in exploring the unique art exhibitions at The Rooms, setting the stage for a sensory-rich experience that enhances your infant's development.
Who's Invited:
Newborns to 9 month olds ...
October 30, 2024
7:00PM - 9:00PM
On one of his trips to Germany following Confederation, Premier Joseph R. Smallwood enticed German architect and engineer Ernest A. Steinbrink to immigrate to Newfoundland.
In his presentation, Professor and architect, Dr. Robert Mellin will discuss Steinbrink’s reception in Post-Confederation Newfoundland, and will present Steinbrink’s extraordinarily meticulous drawings for several residential ...
Saturday Nov 2
November 2, 2024
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Kickstart your weekend by joining us at The Rooms! Spend Saturday mornings with your little ones in our charming Harbour View Room. It's a delightful opportunity for unguided playtime amidst a variety of toys and books for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.
No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your ...
Tuesday Nov 5
November 5, 2024
1:30PM - 3:30PM
Playdate
Join us for a delightful afternoon at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to our enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime surrounded by an array of toys and books tailored for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.
No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your admission at The Rooms front ...
Saturday Nov 9
November 9, 2024
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Kickstart your weekend by joining us at The Rooms! Spend Saturday mornings with your little ones in our charming Harbour View Room. It's a delightful opportunity for unguided playtime amidst a variety of toys and books for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.
No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your ...
Tuesday Nov 12
November 12, 2024
10:30AM - 11:30AM
TOTS
Tots: Big Fun for Little People is filled with laughter, wonder, and precious bonding time for you and your tot! Specifically designed for toddlers aged 1-4, this program invites younger siblings to join in the fun as well.
Registration includes one caregiver and up to two children. Rooms Members enjoy a 10% ...
November 12, 2024
1:30PM - 3:30PM
Playdate
Join us for a delightful afternoon at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to our enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime surrounded by an array of toys and books tailored for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.
No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your admission at The Rooms front ...
Saturday Nov 16
November 16, 2024
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Kickstart your weekend by joining us at The Rooms! Spend Saturday mornings with your little ones in our charming Harbour View Room. It's a delightful opportunity for unguided playtime amidst a variety of toys and books for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.
No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your ...
Tuesday Nov 19
November 19, 2024
1:30PM - 3:30PM
Playdate
Join us for a delightful afternoon at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to our enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime surrounded by an array of toys and books tailored for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.
No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your admission at The Rooms front ...
Saturday Nov 23
November 23, 2024
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Kickstart your weekend by joining us at The Rooms! Spend Saturday mornings with your little ones in our charming Harbour View Room. It's a delightful opportunity for unguided playtime amidst a variety of toys and books for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.
No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your ...
Tuesday Nov 26
November 26, 2024
1:30PM - 3:30PM
Playdate
Join us for a delightful afternoon at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to our enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime surrounded by an array of toys and books tailored for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.
No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your admission at The Rooms front ...
Wednesday Nov 27
November 27, 2024
10:30AM - 11:15AM
TOTS
Embark on a monthly musical journey with your little one at the Infant Sensory Music Group, hosted by certified music therapist, Renée White. Join us in exploring the unique art exhibitions at The Rooms, setting the stage for a sensory-rich experience that enhances your infant's development.
Who's Invited:
Newborns to 9 month olds ...
November 27, 2024
11:30AM - 12:15PM
TOTS
Embark on a monthly musical journey with your little one at the Infant Sensory Music Group, hosted by certified music therapist, Renée White. Join us in exploring the unique art exhibitions at The Rooms, setting the stage for a sensory-rich experience that enhances your infant's development.
Who's Invited:
Newborns to 9 month olds ...
Saturday Nov 30
November 30, 2024
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Kickstart your weekend by joining us at The Rooms! Spend Saturday mornings with your little ones in our charming Harbour View Room. It's a delightful opportunity for unguided playtime amidst a variety of toys and books for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.
No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your ...
Tuesday Dec 3
December 3, 2024
1:30PM - 3:30PM
Playdate
Join us for a delightful afternoon at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to our enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime surrounded by an array of toys and books tailored for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.
No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your admission at The Rooms front ...
Saturday Dec 7
December 7, 2024
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Kickstart your weekend by joining us at The Rooms! Spend Saturday mornings with your little ones in our charming Harbour View Room. It's a delightful opportunity for unguided playtime amidst a variety of toys and books for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.
No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your ...
Tuesday Dec 10
December 10, 2024
1:30PM - 3:30PM
Playdate
Join us for a delightful afternoon at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to our enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime surrounded by an array of toys and books tailored for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.
No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your admission at The Rooms front ...
Saturday Dec 14
December 14, 2024
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Kickstart your weekend by joining us at The Rooms! Spend Saturday mornings with your little ones in our charming Harbour View Room. It's a delightful opportunity for unguided playtime amidst a variety of toys and books for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.
No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your ...
Tuesday Dec 17
December 17, 2024
1:30PM - 3:30PM
Playdate
Join us for a delightful afternoon at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to our enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime surrounded by an array of toys and books tailored for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.
No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your admission at The Rooms front ...