🎨 Make an Iceberg. Pet a Goat. Sing Along on the Mall.

Good morning St. John’s, This is St. John’s Living - the local newsletter that’s the only email you look forward to reading when you get back from vacation.

In this week’s St. John’s Living:

• Fortis Canada Games Complex is now open

Let’s get into it…

Digest

Let the Games Begin!

The brand new Fortis Canada Games Complex is now open on Lambe's Lane near MUN! Built to support the 2025 Canada Games and beyond, the $34-million facility features a world-class track, FIFA-quality soccer turf, and an indoor training centre. It’s an exciting investment in the future of amateur sport in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Local Business

• Denissof Pastry Boutique opening soon on Cookstown Rd.

• Take of Ukraine opened its doors at 655 Topsail Rd. recently.

• Seoul Night is now open on Bates Hill if you’re craving some galbi.

• Estee Cafe is now offering soft serve with a croissant cone if you’re looking for something different in a sweet treat.

What’s Happening This Week

🛳️ Cruise Ships in Port

• July 10: Celebrity Silhouette from 7am-6pm with 2886 passengers

Wednesday

🏳️‍🌈 Pride Week Kicks Off with flag raising at City Hall at noon.

🎱 EDFNL Drive In Bingo returns to the Jack Byrne Arena. Games start at 7pm - do you feel lucky?

🎙️ Join St. John's Storytelling for a cozy open mic Story Circle at the Battery Café, hosted by the always entertaining Harry Ingram. $5 cover, free drink for storytellers, and stories galore!

Thursday

🎶 Barry Sings Billy: Acclaimed NL vocalist Barry Canning performs the iconic catalogue of the legendary Billy Joel, accompanied by an all-star band at JAG Soundhouse.

🎶 Bangladeshi rock band Ashes brings their high-energy live show to Junctions for their first visit to Atlantic Canada. Don’t miss this summer concert!

🛍️ Markets on Water by The Mom Market kick off for the summer from 2pm-8pm on the Pedestrian Mall. Shop local vendors and enjoy a summer afternoon downtown.

Friday

🎪 NL Folk Festival: Matt Andersen, The Once, Tanika Charles, The Irish Crew, Anita Best & Sandy Morris, Salt Beef Junkies

🎶 Party like it’s 2000 with a throwback dance party at Junctions. Grab your friends, break out the glow sticks, and hit the dance floor for the ultimate 2000s reunion!

🎶 Salt Beef Junkies play the Pedestrian Mall from 2pm-4pm in front of the Scotiabank building.

🧊 The icebergs may be gone from the island for the year but with this workshop at Clay Cafe you can make one to hang in your window all year long.

Saturday

🎪 NL Folk Festival: Serena Ryder, Polky, Matthew Byrne, Silver Wolf Band, NL Latin Band, Paul Maher

🎉 Best Kind BBQ is back for another year at St. David’s Park. A full day music festival featuring over 10 artists, games, vendors, the best local food, and more!

🎭 Bring the whole family to The Merry Conceited Humours of Bottome the Weaver at Bowring Park. It’s a playful 30-minute spin on A Midsummer Night’s Dream, filled with fairies, mishaps, and a not-so-scary lion, perfect for young audiences!

Sunday

🎪 NL Folk Festival: The Irish Descendants, Daoiri Farrell, Beaumont, Len O’Neill, Emmajane Donnan

🛍️ Sip, shop, and chill at the Taps & Tees Vintage Market at Landwash Brewery, where cold beer, killer vintage finds, and Johnny & Mae’s eats come together for one perfect afternoon.

🎭 Join the Majestic Theatre’s Young People’s Company for the final performance of Pete the Cat, based on the best-selling books.

Monday

🍿 Reel Downtown: Rocketman. Bring your camp chair and some popcorn down to Water Street and enjoy a movie under the stars starting at dusk.

🐐 Need a little art therapy? How about goat therapy? What if you could do both? Paint with goats tonight at the Clay Cafe.

Tuesday

🧘 Take a peaceful pause with free Tai Chi Chih on the lawn at Government House at noon. It’s an open invitation to move, breathe, and recharge in a stunning setting.

🎭 RCAT wraps up its season with Live Magazine! in partnership with Power Productions, featuring a live performance of the classic radio mystery SUSPENSE! while testing new approaches to accessibility in theatre, followed by a community discussion.

🎶 Join award-winning singer/songwriter Colleen Power at The Rooms for a lively concert celebrating Newfoundland and Labrador’s rich musical history, full of toe-tapping tunes, sing-alongs, and heartfelt stories in both French and English.

Municipal News

City Council Meeting

There is no Committee of the Whole meeting this week. See you next week for the regular Council meeting.

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