Weekly Events Update, January 08 2026

Eleanor Johnson
6 days ago
11 min read

I have collected events from King's Theatre and the libraries, so there is a bunch of new items this week, reaching into February. Next week we will print the Jan-Feb issue.

All events and posters are also on our website and in a Facebook photo album. Visit our website www.theweymouthbridge.com or our Facebook page for all the details. Please share this and ask others to subscribe.

This Week's Events (Jan 8-15) (click here for the posters)

Fri Jan 9 The Princess Bride

7pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film, Adventure, Fantasy. Free. PG. bedridden boy’s grandfather reads him the story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies and allies in his quest to be reunited with his true love.

Sat Jan 10 Sentimental Value

2pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film, 14A. Adults $11.95. Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father, the charismatic Gustav, a once-renowned director who offers stage actress Nora a role in what he hopes will be his comeback film. When Nora turns it down, she soon discovers he has given her part to an eager young Hollywood star.

Sat Jan 10 Craft Supply Swap

Meteghan Library Supplies drop off Jan 8 and 9, Swap on Sat Jan 10, 10 am – 12pm.

Sat Jan 10 Gates Lane Bridge Official Opening Ceremony

2pm Ribbon Cutting at the bridge. 3pm reception at Weymouth Legion. All welcome.

Sun Jan 11 Para Hockey (Sledge hockey)

5:30 pm Try-it sessions 5:30-6:30 and 6:30-7:30pm Digby Arena, Ages 7-16. Equipment provided. Register 902-245-4344. Free.

Wed Jan 14 Seniors’ Day Safety Q&A

1-3pm Bear River & Area Community Health Clinic. We’ll have Dawn Thomas joining us at the clinic on Wednesday Jan 14 from 1-3pm for a Senior’s Safety presentation and Q&A. We’ll be talking about how to stay independent and safe living at home, dealing with memory loss, and what to do if you feel like someone isn’t safe on their own

You don’t have to be a senior to attend! Warm drinks and snacks provided, free/free will donation at the door

Thur Jan 15 Seniors Day Bingo

10:30 -12:30 pm Digby Curling Centre 27 Shreve Str. Light lunch provided.

New Events after this week (posters)

Fri Jan 16 The Housemaid

7pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film, Thriller, suspense, drama, 14A. Adults $11.95 Trying to escape her past, Millie (Sweeney) accepts a job as a live-in housemaid for the wealthy Nina (Seyfried) and Andrew Winchester (Brandon Sklenar). But what begins as a dream job quickly unravels into something far more dangerous — a sexy, seductive game of secrets, scandal, and power.

Sat Jan 17 Winter Sowing Workshop SOLD OUT

Sun Jan 18 SOOF Soup Sunday

12pm Centrelea Community Hall, 3495 Hwy 201. free lunch of soup, bread, sweets and tea and coffee! Shortly after 1pm, Guest Speaker & Forest Ecologist, Donna Crossland, will lead a conversation on “Fires, Forestry and why we need Protected Areas more than ever.” Donna will be joined by Nina Newington, who will provide a short update about Camp NOW for those who are curious!

Tue Jan 20 Own Your Flow: Period product giveaway & info session

5 – 7 pm Weymouth Library. We are hosting a period product giveaway! Come take a look and learn more about sustainable period products. We will have period underwear, reusable pads, menstrual cups, and menstrual discs. Put your name in the draw to win some for free! We will be touring each library branch to show examples of the products. Keep an eye out for when we visit your local library.

Fri Jan 23 Lunch & Learn

11am – 2 pm. Digby Area Curling Centre, 27 Shreve Str. Enjoy a provided lunch, hear from guest speaker Bruce Snell (Digby County Regional Emergency Measures Organization), and bring along an art or hobby project you’re working on, or hoping to start! $10 per participant Registration required — call (902) 245-1949.

Sat Jan 24 & Sun 25 Movement for Theatre Workshop

Sat 12 noon – 5 pm. Sunday 9am – 2pm. King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Free. Community Theatre workshop. Ages 12 – Adult. with Alex McLean. Using theatre games and exercises, we will to cover: Basic principles of movement and stage/spatial awareness; Exploration of ‘the fixed point’; ‘Presence’. Space is limited and Registration is required.

Tue Jan 27 Cribbage Night

6 – 7pm Weymouth Library. Adults or teens can play a few games of cribbage and meet new people who enjoy the game. Boards and cards will be set up.

Fri Jan 30 1-on-1 device time (Digby)

10 am – 3:45 pm Digby Library Have questions or trouble with your device? Maybe we can help! Our Digital Literacy Trainer can help with basic technology problems and troubleshooting. Contact the Digby library to make an appointment. Disclaimer: If a problem is too big you may need to talk to an IT specialist.

Sun Feb 1 Banff Mountain Film Festival

2pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Adults $25. Discover the world’s wildest places on screen — from towering peaks to untamed rivers, from life-changing expeditions, to edge-of-your-seat action.

Sun Feb 1 "Mourning to Morning"

6pm Oakdene Centre, Bear River. 14+ An adult puppet play featuring amazing voice actors performing live

Fri Feb 6 The Heterosexuals

7:30pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Live theatre, comedy.Adults $45. Combining elements of storytelling, satire, comedy, and deep personal humiliation, The Heterosexuals is here to spill the T on what The Queers really think about The Straights.

Sun Feb 8 Tong Wang

2pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Live Music. Adults $30. Thrilling Canadian pianist Tong Wang is a dynamic artist whose work spans styles, genres, and communities. Her creative performances often weave together music, storytelling, and visual art to explore themes of identity, culture, and connection.

Tue Feb 10 Valentine’s Day Cards

6 – 7 pm Weymouth Library. Children aged 6 to 12 can create their own cards to give to friends, teachers, or family members. All supplies will be provided. Register no later than Saturday, Feb. 7 by contacting the library.

Fri Feb 13 Valentine’s Day Storytime

10:30 – 11 am Digby Library. Come celebrate Valentine’s Day and share stories, songs and activities about love of friends, family, and pets!

Sat Feb 14 Charlie the Wonderdog

2pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film, Animation, Family. Adults $11.95. This heartfelt animated film follows Charlie the Wonderdog (Owen Wilson), a beloved family dog; after discovering his superpowers, he sets out to fulfill his destiny and protect the people he loves–only to learn that real heroism comes from courage, kindness, and believing in yourself.

Sat Feb 14 Yuk Yuks

8pm Digby Pines $25 Brace yourselves for the legendary *Mike Dambra*, the quick-witted, no-holds-barred king of comedy.

Sun Feb 15 The Choral

2pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film, Drama/ History/ Music/ Romance/ War 14A Adults $11.95 1916. As war rages on the Western Front, the Choral Society in Ramsden, Yorkshire has lost most of its men to the army. The Choral’s ambitious committee, determined to press ahead, decides to recruit local young males to swell their ranks. They must also engage a new chorus master, and despite their suspicions that he has something to hide, their best bet seems to be Dr. Henry Guthrie (Ralph Fiennes) — driven, uncompromising, and recently returned from a career in Germany. As conscription papers start to arrive, the whole community discovers that the best response to the chaos that is laying waste to their lives is to make music together.

Fri Feb 20 1-on-1 Device help (Weymouth)

10:30 – 4:15 Weymouth Library. Have questions or trouble with your device? Maybe we can help! Our Digital Literacy Trainer can help with basic technology problems and troubleshooting. Contact the Weymouth library to make an appointment. Disclaimer: If a problem is too big you may need to talk to an IT specialist.

Sat Feb 21 Rum Ragged

7:30 pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Live music, comedy. Adults $40. Catch a piece of Newfoundland with JUNO Award Nominees Rum Ragged, who take a bold approach to the distinct folk music of their home. With a reverence for their roots and a creative, contemporary edge, this young band has quickly become known as the finest performers of their great, living, musical tradition. Boasting bouzouki, fiddle, bodhran, banjo, guitar, and button accordion, these new champions of East Coast music enliven and enlighten audiences with their signature brand of Newfoundland folk.

Sun Feb 22 Hamlet

2pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Theatre, Stage to screen. Adults $16.95. Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (The Father and the Assassin, Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining.

Fri Feb 27 Girls Nite Out

7:30pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Live theatre, comedy. Adults $45. Skillful standup and improv created from audience suggestions mean that no two shows are the same. The talented comics are Canadian Comedy Award Winners, CBC darlings and Second City alums, including Elvira Kurt, Jennine Profeta, Diana Frances, Karen Parker, and Jordan Armstrong. Laugh your heart out as they re-imagine daily routines and weave in just the right touch of absurdity, often set to catchy, off-the-cuff tunes. This will be a night of original comedy that you’ll never forget!

Regular Events (posters)

Free Virtual Urgent Care Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat & Sun 8am – noon. 1-833-413-0277

ANNAPOLIS ROYAL

Yoga and More at Maritime Motion: Senior Yoga; Restorative Yoga; Boot Camp; Senior Movement Workout; Hatha Yoga; Gentle Flow; Vinyasa Yoga; Dance Fitness class. www.maritimemotion.com.
Next Generation Theatre Workshop Tuesdays 5:30-7:30pm, January 13 to June 2, King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. A series of FREE workshops for youth aged 8-17 who are interested in learning all about Theatre — both on stage and backstage. The workshops will take place on the King’s Theatre stage. While participation in ALL workshops is not mandatory, it is highly recommended as they will all be interconnected. Space is limited, so register today.
Farmers’ & Traders’ market: Saturdays 9am – 12pm, St. Luke's Parish Hall, 340 St. George St, Annapolis Royal.
NS Walking Group, Wednesdays 10am. Market Square
Writer’s Gathering, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 3 – 5pm. ARTSPLACE Gallery.
Celtic Vibes Thursdays 2:30 Taproom

BEAR RIVER, SMITHS COVE

Bear River Fire Dept Breakfasts 2026 Jan 3, Feb 7, Mar 7, Apr 4, May 2, Jun 6, Jul 4, Jul 18, Aug 1, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5
Muddy Duck Yoga Mon – Thurs 9:30 – 10:45 am $12 Oakdene Centre, Bear River
Taoist Tai Chi Saturdays 1:30 – 3:30 Oakdene Centre, Bear River. Sessions are led by local accredited instructor George Chisholm and contributions range from $30 to $40 dollars per month. For more information and/or to register, go to taoist.org.
Seniors’ Day at the Bear River & Area Community Health Clinic Every 2nd Wednesday of the month 1-3pm. Guest Speaker, fun activities and refreshments. Drop-in. Call 902-467-3611 for details.
Taekwondo Tuesdays & Thursdays 6pm Oakdene Centre
Rudolph Steiner Study Group every Sunday
11 am – 2 pm Register with Shirley at bello.bees@gmail.com
Smiths Cove Fire Dept Coffee Mornings Thursdays 9:30-11:30am 43 North Old Post Road, Smith’s Cove. By donation.

Regular events in DEEP BOOK / CORNWALLIS

Drop-in Art Classes w. Kelly Foxton Mondays (starting Jan 19) 10am Pencil sketching, 11:30 Coloured pencil; 1:30 Watercolour. $15 per session, all supplies provided. Register 902-955-0779
Deep Brook Farmers & Crafters Market Sundays 11 - 2pm Lions Hall, 948 Hwy 1 Deep Brook
Meat Bingo Fridays at 7pm, Felker Hall, Cornwallis.
Line Dancing Mon & Fri mornings 10-11am. $5 per class. Felker Hall, 734 north Broadway. Ph: 902-532-3035
Keep Fit & Healthy Classes Mondays, Wed & Fridays 8:45 – 9:45 am 902-376-2055
Hatha Yoga Mondays 11:30 – 12:45 Sridhara 250-228-3848
Zumba Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm Felker Hall Cornwallis $7pp 902-532-7736
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Wed 8am Stephen 902-526-2885
Cribbage Thursdays from 1pm Felker Hall Cornwallis 902-376-2007
Chair Yoga Fridays 11:30 -12:45 Sridhara 250-228-3848
Karate (various classes and levels) , Women’s Defense, Weapons Class www.firstcontactkarate.com, 726 Broadway, Cornwallis

Regular events in DIGBY

Snack Time: After school Tuesdays 2:30 -3:30 (Jan 20, Feb 3, 17) Digby Library Children aged 6 to 12 will learn how to prepare their own nutritious snack. They will be taught basic food preparation skills. These include washing, chopping, and peeling using child safe tools. All food and supplies are provided. Each week will be a different recipe. Register by January 18.
Cardio Core & More Mondays 9:30-10:30; Chair Yoga Wednesdays 10 – 11; Zumba Gold Fridays 9:30-10:30. Digby Curling Centre by DARC Jan to Mar 13.
Learn to Skate Jan 13 for 8 weeks Tuesdays 8-9pm Ages 15+ $80 DARC 27 Shreve Street. 902-245-1949 to register
Public Skating January (Digby) Caregiver & Tot (Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 11 am – noon); Adult (18+) (Mon, Wed, & Fri noon – 1pm); Student Skate (Mon, Wed 2:30 – 3:30pm); Teen Skate (Mon & Wed 3:30 – 4:40); Open Skate for all (Sat 4 – 5pm, Sun 1:30 -2:30pm, also Jan 15 & 30 1:15 – 2:15pm); No Skate Friday Jan 23;
Family Centre (January) Crafting Together (Mondays), Baby & Me (Tuesdays), Social Time (Wednesdays, Play & Grow 3-5 (Thursdays), Toddler Time (Fridays), Kids’ Cooking Club Gr 4-6, Ready, Set, Bak Gr p-3, Cooking Class Gr 7-12. 902-245-2300
Zumbini Wednesdays 9 am Jan 21 – Feb 25 Upstairs at the Digby Arena, 27 Shreve St. Move, groove & grow with your little one in this music and movement program designed for children 0–4 and their caregivers! 6-week session | $48.00 tax included Registration required, call (902) 245-1949
Science Club Thursdays (Jan 15, Feb 19, Mar 19) 3 – 4 pm Children aged 7-11 can explore the wonders of science through exciting, themed experiments and activities. Register no later than Thursday, Jan. 8 for all sessions by contacting the library.
Indoor walking Tuesdays and Thursdays 6 – 7 pm Digby Regional High School
Female Takeover Open Gym Fridays 6 – 7pm Digby Regional High School.
Recreational Pickleball Sundays 10 am – 12 pm Open, 12 pm – 2 pm Beginner. Digby Regional High Gym. See DARC Facebook page.
Open Gym Fridays & Saturdays Digby Regional High School. See DARC FaceBook page for schedules.
Recreational Pond Hockey Thursdays Oct to Mar 12. 5pm – 5:50pm. Registration $100+ Digby Arena. Half ice ages 6-10 and 11-16. Coed. Registration required. Contact DARC 902-245-4334.
STEINER READING GATHERING Sundays 10:30 am – 2 pm starting Sept 28. Barton, Digby Co.”Rudolf Steiner’s Genesis – Secrets of Creation. enquiries to bello.bees@gmail.com
Conversation Circles Wednesdays 6 – 7 pm (EAL Support). Virtual meetings. Contact NSCC Digby learning Centre. visit www.nscc.ca/eal to get more info and to register for the virtual link.
Crafter Noons Fridays (Jan 02, 16, 30, Feb 13, 27) 2-4pm Digby Library Join other crafters to chat and share ideas. Bring your own supplies to work on your project while keeping good company. This program is for adults.

Regular events in WEYMOUTH

Chair Yoga Mondays 10 – 11:15 St. Joseph’s Church Hall, Weymouth. DARC
Wheelchair Basketball Sundays in January 12 – 2pm SMBA Drop in or call 902-245-4344 to register
Indoor walking Tuesdays and Thursdays 6 – 7 pm SMBA
Open Gym Saturdays 10-11 am Basketball /pickleball 11 am – 1 pm. Open gym Sundays 10 am – 12 pm starts Oct 26 St. Mary’s Bay Academy. See DARC FaceBook page for schedules.
Weymouth Makers Night Thursdays from 6-9pm at the Weymouth Library-Community Room (left side) This is a FREE bring-your-own project gathering for adults. If you need supplies or tools please comment or pm ahead of time and we will try to accommodate your request from our Lending Library. See you soon!!
Church of Christ Youth Groups. Wednesdays 7-8pm for Grades 1-5 and Grades 6-9. Weymouth Church of Christ, 4924 Highway 1, Weymouth North. More details 902-837-6150
A Crafty Afternoon Tuesdays, 1 to 3 p.m. (Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24) Weymouth Library Have fun with others while you knit, crochet, rug hook, sew or work on any project you would like to work on. Please bring your own supplies.
Weymouth Legion

• BINGO on Tuesday nights. From 6pm, games start at 7pm. Jackpot goes up $25/week

• Jam Nights every other Thursday Doors open at 6. Music 7-9:30pm. Pub Grub, 50/50, bar.

• Meat Draw approx.. every 6 weeks

Weymouth Waterfront Development Committee (WWDC) email sissiboolanding@gmail.com

Regular events in CLARE

Clare Market Fair Sundays 10 am – 2 pm Clare Veterans Centre, 9938 Nova Scotia Trunk 1, Saulnierville. Dec 14 to Apr 5.
Conversation Circle (in English) Tuesdays 6:30pm Louise-E-Deveau, University Sainte Anne
NS Walk Group, Clare Wed 10am DJs General Store, Salmon River
Lions Bingo Mondays 7pm Meteghan Lions Club
Darts Thursdays 1:30pm Clare Columbus Club $3
Scrapbooking at Clare Library, Saturdays10am – 12 noon