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Friday Sep 5

September 5, 2025
7:00PM - 8:00PM
St. John’s Comic Arts Festival (SJCAF) Kickoff Event: In Conversation with Scott Chantler and Georgia Webber Two comics artists, Scott Chantler (Two Generals, Bix, Squire & Knight) and Georgia Webber (Dumb: Living without a Voice, Dancing After TEN) come to the stage to speak about relating the personal and the historical through ...

Sunday Sep 7

September 7, 2025
12:00PM - 5:00PM
Film Screening
Join us for Films On The Go, featuring a collection of short films from the most recent St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (SJIWFF). About the lineup: Sweetgrass, perfect brows, the surprisingly queer life of a climbing clip, a giant imaginary bear, and one very bad day in 1986, this year’s Films ...

Tuesday Sep 9

September 9, 2025
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Film Screening
Join us for Films On The Go, featuring a collection of short films from the most recent St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (SJIWFF). About the lineup: Sweetgrass, perfect brows, the surprisingly queer life of a climbing clip, a giant imaginary bear, and one very bad day in 1986, this year’s Films ...
September 9, 2025
10:30AM - 11:30AM
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. What to Expect: Engaging Songs Enchanting Stories Playful Free Play Cost: $60 plus HST for the six-week session (Registration includes ...
September 9, 2025
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 Sep 10

September 10, 2025
10:00AM - 9:00PM
Film Screening
Join us for Films On The Go, featuring a collection of short films from the most recent St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (SJIWFF). About the lineup: Sweetgrass, perfect brows, the surprisingly queer life of a climbing clip, a giant imaginary bear, and one very bad day in 1986, this year’s Films ...
September 10, 2025
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Join us for a captivating conversation with author, Holly Hogan as she discusses her award-winning nonfiction book, Message in a Bottle: Ocean Dispatches from a Seabird Biologist. From the heart of the Labrador Current to the furthest reaches of our global oceans, Message in a Bottle conjures an exquisite diversity of ...

Thursday Sep 11

September 11, 2025
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Film Screening
Join us for Films On The Go, featuring a collection of short films from the most recent St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (SJIWFF). About the lineup: Sweetgrass, perfect brows, the surprisingly queer life of a climbing clip, a giant imaginary bear, and one very bad day in 1986, this year’s Films ...
September 11, 2025
2:30PM - 3:30PM
Particularly concerned about the loss of traditional know-how, Heritage NL is working to document crafts at risk and to develop ways to encourage the sharing of heritage skills. Dale Jarvis, Folklorist and Heritage NL Executive Director, will present on why folklore and living heritage is at the heart of local life, ...

Friday Sep 12

September 12, 2025
2:00PM - 3:30PM
Unleash Your Inner Artist at The Rooms! Come draw at The Rooms and practice your skills with focused exercises. What to Expect: Our experienced instructor will guide you through fundamental drawing techniques. Each session focuses on a different theme, from drawing the harbor view to capturing the details of our natural history collection. ...
September 12, 2025
2:00PM - 3:30PM
Art Tea
Art Tea is a contemplative way to experience our exhibitions. Join us for a visit to the art gallery, then exchange ideas and share reflections about current topics in art. This is a casual and relaxed group setting. Tea will be served overlooking the breathtaking view of the harbour. Cost: $20 plus ...
September 12, 2025
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Unleash Your Inner Artist at The Rooms! Come draw at The Rooms and practice your skills with focused exercises. What to Expect: Our experienced instructor will guide you through fundamental drawing techniques. Each session focuses on a different theme, from drawing the harbor view to capturing the details of our natural history collection. ...
September 12, 2025
7:00PM - 8:30PM
The Memorial University Folklore and Language Archive (MUNFLA) presents a public roundtable about folklore and archival research in radio and podcast productions. Featuring graduates of Memorial University's Folklore Department. Panelists: Annie McEwen, WNYC Studios/Radiolab, and Rebecca Nolan, a sound designer and producer and director of Windswept Radio. This is a free event but a ...

Saturday Sep 13

September 13, 2025
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Playdate
Join us for a delightful morning 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 desk ...
September 13, 2025
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Join the students of the Suzuki Talent Education Program (STEP) for their back-to-school play-in! Enjoy a selection of Baroque and Classical songs from the students’ shared repertoire on the violin, viola and cello, along with Newfoundland and Irish fiddle tunes that will be sure to inspire a new appreciation for music. This ...

Monday Sep 15

September 15, 2025
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Film Screening
Join us for Films On The Go, featuring a collection of short films from the most recent St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (SJIWFF). About the lineup: Sweetgrass, perfect brows, the surprisingly queer life of a climbing clip, a giant imaginary bear, and one very bad day in 1986, this year’s Films ...

Tuesday Sep 16

September 16, 2025
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Film Screening
Join us for Films On The Go, featuring a collection of short films from the most recent St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (SJIWFF). About the lineup: Sweetgrass, perfect brows, the surprisingly queer life of a climbing clip, a giant imaginary bear, and one very bad day in 1986, this year’s Films ...
September 16, 2025
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 Sep 17

September 17, 2025
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Film Screening
Join us for Films On The Go, featuring a collection of short films from the most recent St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (SJIWFF). About the lineup: Sweetgrass, perfect brows, the surprisingly queer life of a climbing clip, a giant imaginary bear, and one very bad day in 1986, this year’s Films ...
September 17, 2025
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Join Breakwater Books to celebrate some of their renowned women-authored books! Featuring Heidi Wicks, author of the recently released short story collection Here, and Angela Antle, author of the debut novel The Saltbox Olive, this conversation will delve into their writing processes and the historic and cultural inspirations behind their work. This ...