Weekly Events Update, January 29 2026

Eleanor Johnson
Jan 29
10 min read

Thank goodness snow is pretty.

Lots of new things listed this week. Check out all the Valentine's Day events.

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 29-Feb 5) (click here for the posters)

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.

Sat Jan 31 Valentine’s Day Firemen’s Breakfast

7am – 10 am Saint Bernard Fire Dept

Sat Jan 31 Llyod Smith Memorial 8-ball Tournament

12pm Bear River Legion. 1877 Clementsvale Rd. Mixed Scotch Double Entry Fee $20. Prizes.

Sat Jan 31 Winter Soup Social

11 am – 2 pm The Electric City Building, 4668 Trunk 1, Weymouth. $8 pp

Sat Jan 31 Hamnet

7pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film PG. Adults $11.95. After losing their son Hamnet to plague, Agnes and William Shakespeare grapple with grief in 16th-century England. A healer, Agnes must find strength to care for her surviving children while processing her devastating loss. From Academy Award® winning writer/director Chloé Zhao, HAMNET tells the powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.

February

Sun Feb 1 Banff Mountain Film Festival - POSTPONED TO MAR 1

Sun Feb 1 "Mourning to Morning"

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

New Events after this week (posters)

Sat Feb 07 Song Sung Blue

7pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film, Music, Biography, Drama. PG Adults $11.95 Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians (Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson) form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it’s never too late to find love and follow your dreams.

Wed Feb 11 Valentine’s Fellowship Dinner

5:30pm St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Annapolis Royal. all profits go to support local families in need.

Thur Feb 12 Leadership Training Workshop

1:30 – 5pm Gr 9 – 12. Digby Regional High School. Call 902-245-1949 to register. DARC.

Fri Feb 13 Valentine’s Dinner

5-6pm Clementsport Legion, $25 Call to reserve your meal by noon Feb 11. No take-outs.

Fri Feb 13 A Private Life (Vie privée)

7pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller . French, English. Adults $11.95 The renowned psychiatrist Lilian Steiner mounts a private investigation into the death of one of her patients, whom she is convinced has been murdered.

Sat Feb 14 Volentine’s Day

12 – 3pm Artsplace, Annapolis Royal. Season Kick off artist talks, volunteer appreciation coffee, cookies & snacks.

Fri Feb 20 Is this thing on?

7pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film, music. Comedy, Drama. Rating 14A. Adults $11.95. As their marriage quietly unravels, Alex (Will Arnett) faces middle age and an impending divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene while Tess (Laura Dern) confronts the sacrifices she made for their family–forcing them to navigate co-parenting, identity, and whether love can take a new form.

Sat Feb 28 Fundraiser for Mel & Linda Deveau

11 am – 4 pm Weymouth Legion Let’s come together as a community and help them.

MARCH

Sun Mar 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.

Mon Mar 2 Perimenopause & Beyond

5:30 – 7:30 pm Free discussion with Maria Ceschiutti, NP on symptoms, science, and real-life strategies..Call DARC 902-245-1949 to confirm your seat.A minimum number of participants required.

Sat Mar 07 Women Sing the Blues

7:30pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Live music. Adults $35 with Theresa Malenfant & Scott Medford, and Kim Doolittle & John Ebata

Sun Mar 08 Thalea String Quartet

2pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal.Music. Live music. Adults $45. Fueled by the belief that chamber music is a powerful force for building community and human connection, the Thalea String Quartet has performed across North America, Europe, and China, and has appeared at the Kennedy Center, Massey Hall, and Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall.

Fri Mar 13 Alfie Zappacosta

7:30pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Live music. Adults $35. Alfie Zappacosta is one of Canada’s premier songwriters and performers with chart-topping hits and a recording and acting career that has spanned 40 years. He continues to evolve as an artist by “doing it his way”, an effort that has been rewarded with an impressive song catalogue and a loyal fan base.

Sat Mar 14 & 15 Spring Craft Market

10 – 4pm Digby Firehall, 163 First Ave. call 902-245-5391 Conway Workshops

Sun Mar 15 2026 Oscar Nominated Short Films – Live Action

3pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Adults $11.95 We present the Oscar®-Nominated Short Films. “Butcher’s Stain”, “A Friend of Dorothy”, “The Singers”, “Two People Exchanging Saliva”

Thur Mar 19 Billy Joel: My Life

7:30pm Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Live music. Adults $45. Elton Lammie returns to King’s Theatre with his sensational tribute to Billy Joel!

Sun Mar 22 Annapolis Guitar Quartet

3pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Live music. Adults $35. The Amadeus Guitar Duo (Dale Kavanagh & Thomas Kirchhoff) and the Duo Cormier-Martin (Eugene Cormier & Matthew Martin) have come together to create the ANNAPOLIS GUITAR QUARTET.

Experience the incredible energy of four virtuoso classical guitars playing works by Boccherini, Jenkins, Spanish and tango composers, and much more.

Fri Mar 27 Country Boys

7:30 pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Live Music. Tickets $49. a tribute to the music of Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks, Brad Paisley and George Strait. Featuring Scott Delhunty, Gerald Delhunty, Marc Babin and Daniel Goguen, along with 5 other musicians.

Sun Mar 29 Stories That Move

3pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Live Dance. Adults $25. Soft, heartfelt — the gift of story and a dancer’s tribute. Wendy Goudie, Sparkle Dancers, and special guests Meredith Kalaman and Sara Hartland-Rowe. Residents at Digby’s Tideview Terrace Long-term Care Home have been matched with Sparkle Dancers. Each pair has spent time together, with dancers interviewing their paired resident. Hours of conversation about life, memories, choices, troubles and celebrations have been shared by residents and documented by dancers. The youth have then been guided to self choreograph a tribute to their partner. Capturing part of life’s story in a dance, dedicating a moment, and celebrating legacy, these are original choreographies, performed from the heart.

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 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

NS DIscoveryBound Rec Centre, 180 Atlantic Ave. Cornwallis Call 902-955-0779
• Wellness Wednesdays (Jan, Feb, Mar 2026) Women’s Circle, Sound Circle, The Art of Mindful Living, SMART Recovery Friends and Family Support Group. Call Kelly 902-955-0779
• Youth & Homeschool Support, Willow Learning House contact info@willowlearninghouse.ca
• Youth Game Night Fridays 6-9pm Discovery Bound Outreach. Ages 12-18. Call Kelly 902-955-0779
• 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
Marital Arts (various classes and levels) , Women’s Defense, Weapons Class www.firstcontactkarate.com, 726 Broadway, Cornwallis

Regular events in DIGBY

Seniors Stick Curling Mondays 1pm Digby Curling Center, 27 Shreve St. $10 pp Equipment provided. DARC
55+ Pond Hockey Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00-1:00pm,
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, Bake 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

Soul Connections Wednesdays 10am Weymouth Library community room. Ladies bible study group
FUNdamentals Basketball for children ages 9-12 (elementary school age) is back! Starting March 23, 2026 this 10 week program focuses on the FUNdamental skills of passing, shooting and dribbling and playing basketball. registration is now open! Or call 902-245-4344 for more info or to volunteer!
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 (Feb, 2026)
·        Sunday Jam 1 – 4pm Food and tea/coffee available (Feb 1 & 15, 2026)
·        Pool Thursdays 7pm (Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, 2026)
·        Karaoke 7-11pm (Feb 6, 7, 13, 22, 28 2026)
·        Live Music 1 – 4pm Feb 8 Steve Gaudet. Pub grub
·        Bingo 6 – 9:30pm (Feb 10, 17,24, 2026)
·        Jam night 6:30 – 9pm, Feb 12
·        Dex St Playlist 7-10pm DJed R&B, Reggae & Afrobeats. No country. (Feb 20 & 27, 2026)
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