🔥 No fire pits, just hot gossip and cool events

Good morning St. John’s, This is St. John’s Living - the local newsletter that’s got more local flavour than a bag of Hawkins cheezies.

In this week’s St. John’s Living:

• Armine Nutting Gosling unveiled in Bannerman Park 🗳️

• Fire ban reinstated 🔥

• Gushue Highway update 🛣️

Let’s get into it…

Digest

🗳️ 100 Years of Suffrage

On Wednesday, from 12pm-2pm in Bannerman Park, there will be a free concert and ceremony to unveil the Armine Nutting Gosling statue celebrating 100 years of women having the right to vote in Newfoundland. Come out and celebrate the power of women working together.

🔥 It’s been a dry summer…and we’re only just getting started

The fire ban on the Northeast Avalon has been reinstated until at least Thursday. This means no charcoal bbqs and no open fire pits. Propane bbqs and fire pits are ok though.

🛣️ Get a bird’s eye view of the Team Gushue expansion

Keith Gosse from the Telegram has recently shared a drone video of the progress made to extend the Team Gushue highway past Topsail Road. It’s interesting to get a look at the new T’railway underpass being installed and an early look at the Commonwealth roundabout. Check it out for yourself.

Local Business

• Postmaster’s Bakery is hiring a full-time baker

• DYK: Modo Yoga has a 7-day Come From Away pass for those on vacation?

• Fuego Streetwear has announced they’ve closed their location on Water St.

• Johnny Ruth is celebrating the opening of their second location at Terrace on the Square

What’s Happening This Week

Wednesday

🎶 Songbird: A Tribute to Eva Cassidy debuts at the Majestic Theatre with Karla Pilgrim and an all-star backing band.

🕺 Lindy Hop on the Rock is returning to the library for an entertaining and energetic workshop. Let’s try ShimSham – the solo-style jazz line dance. No partner needed, but do bring a friend or two for lots of fun.

🎱 Drive-In Bingo returns to the Jack Byrne Arena with proceeds going to the Eating Disorder Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador!

Thursday

🎪 Iceberg Alley: Old Crow Medicine Show with Hunter Brothers and Damian Follett

📚 Join the Marjorie Mews Library for Drag Storytime in partnership with Quadrangle NL, featuring Drag performer Vex. Fabulous fun for the whole family!

 🎷Drop by Theatre Hill for a night of jazz, with house band Heidi Burns Trio and musicians from around the city! The house band will play a short set of well-known jazz standards, and then the stage will be opened up to jammers!

Friday

🎪 Iceberg Alley: Chilliwack with the Romantics and Billy & the Bruisers

📽️ If you missed it at Cineplex recently, you can catch a screening of Skeet at the Nickel Independent Film Festival.

🍸 Booze & Botany: Sip, sample, and stroll at this Friday night series at the MUN Botanical Garden, where you'll enjoy a botanical-themed tasting followed by a guided garden walk.

🤣 Catch Matturday Wright Live at Bannerman Brewing tonight. A retro late night style show with guests Paddy Daly, Kellie Loder, and Bree Parsons.

Saturday

🎪 Iceberg Alley: Shanneyganock with The High Kings, Jimmy Rankin, and Rum Ragged

🍋 Drop by Nevaeh’s Lemonade Stand, a carnival-style event where proceeds raised go directly to Nevaeh’s Angel Foundation to assist children with pediatric cancer. With face painting, bouncy castles, live musical performances, dance troops, a car classic car show, lemonade and more, you won’t want to miss this!

🛠️ Curious about power tools but not sure where to start? Join the St. John’s Tool Library for a fun, hands-on workshop where adults and teens 16+ can learn to safely use saws, drills, and sanders, no experience needed!

🤣 Comedy legend Kevin Blackmore joins Good Yarn at Majestic Theatre for a night of storytelling and side-splitting improv, as local comedians spin his tales into hilarious scenes, one night only!

🎶 Rec League and Jambone take over The Rock House on Saturday, June 21 for a solstice summer jam packed with rock, roll, and high-volume vibes.

Sunday

✍️ Movement & Memoirs: Join Nancy Angus and Elaine Dunphy for a lively workshop combining joyful movement, brain health, and mini-memoir writing to help you move, laugh, and share your story.

🎨 Don’t miss IceberGallery’s first Art Exhibition x Print Market of the year—featuring 30+ local artists, live demos, and community art orgs, all with free entry and plenty of creativity to explore!

🎶 Celebrate the vinyl release of Spent with Andrew Smith and his 5-piece band at a free all-ages show presented by Fred’s Records.

Monday

🎪 Iceberg Alley: Mother Mother with July Talk and Ashley Molloy

🎶 Newman Sound presents Remember, a powerful Memorial Day concert of choral music and spoken word exploring loss and resilience, featuring Kyle McDavid’s About the Dark Times, at the Anglican Cathedral.

🧑‍🎨 Calling all Swifties! Create your own Taylor-inspired pottery piece while singing along to your favourite songs at this one-of-a-kind, Fearless-themed pottery night—no experience needed!

Tuesday

🎪 Iceberg Alley: Glass Tiger with Gowan and Spoons

🌱 Curious about backyard composting? Learn how to compost at a free drop-in session hosted by the City of St. John’s and MUN Botanical Garden. You can even buy a compost bin at a reduced cost after attending.

🤣 Irish comedy legends 3 Bucks Left—joined by original Hardy Bucks star Martin Maloney—bring their outrageous, side-splitting show to Canada this June for a night of unfiltered laughs, banter, and unforgettable craic.

Municipal News

City Council Meeting

On the agenda for today’s regular Council meeting:

• Converting commercial spaces into residential?

• See full agenda

The meeting is at 3pm, 4th floor City Hall. The public is welcome to attend.

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