Weekly Events Update, June 6 2025

Eleanor Johnson
1 day ago
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Rhubarb season! Such good vibes from the gardens now.

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This Week's Events (Jun 6 - 12) (posters)

Sat Jun 07 Pickerel Fishing Tournament – Fundraiser

8am Southville Fire Hall $20 pp. Prizes, 50/50, canteen & BBQ. 902-308-2024.

Sat Jun 7 Cornwallis Park Park-wide Yard Sale

8am – 1 pm Rain date Jun 8

Sat Jun 7 – 8 Digby Home & Lifestyle Expo

Digby Arena. Packed with local vendors, home inspiration, lifestyle products, and more!

Sat Jun 7 Multi Family Yard Sale

9 am – 1 pm Vintage Farm, 1002 Langford Road

Sun Jun 08 Sparkle Dance: The Future in Motion

2pm & 6pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Community Theatre, Dance. Adults: $20 for one show/$30 for both shows (please contact the box office at 902-532-7704) Youth: $5 for each show. Experience 75+ children, teens, and adult performers on stage in this highly entertaining community dance show led by Wendy Goudie.

Sun Jun 8 Ferocious, Friendly, Furry & Funny (Annapolis Voices)

3pm St. George & St. Andrew United Church, Annapolis Royal. Tickets: Adults $20 902-526-3609.

Tues Jun 10 & 17 Ready Set Bake for Grades P - 3

2:30 – 4:30 pm Family Centre, 1 Birch Street. Call 902.245.2300 to register. Space is limited

Tues Jun 10 Let’s Paint Flowers

6 – 7:30 pm Weymouth Library. Weymouth library clerk Michelle will guide participants as they paint flowers. Bring your favourite photos of flowers or try painting from memory. All supplies are provided. Register no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, June 6 as space is limited. This program is for adults. Note: All library programs are free.

Wed Jun 11 Seniors’ Social Afternoon – Let's talk about Spring

1 – 3pm Bear River Community Health Clinic 902-467-3611 for more details.

Wed Jun 11 AI Workshop

6 – 7pm DALA Adult Learning, 207A Highway 303, Digby. Registration required 902-245-7540

Wed Jun 11 Samson Wrote and JoJo Worthington (Alt-folk artists, musicians and storytellers)

7:30 pm The Oakdene, 1913 Clementsvale Rd, Bear River. Long-time collaborators, JoJo and Sam bring their studio creations to life with layered samples, rich harmonies, and a mix of acoustic and electronic textures. Expect lush, boundary-pushing folk that’s as heartfelt as it is inventive.

Wed Jun 11 Jane Austen Wrecked My Life (French with English subtitles)

7:30pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film Indie, TIFF. $11.95 Adult. $7.95 Youth (under 18). Agathe, hopelessly clumsy yet charming and full of contradictions, finds herself in desperate singlehood. Her dream is to experience love akin to a Jane Austen novel and her ultimate aspiration is to become a writer. Instead, she spends her days selling books in the legendary British Bookshop, Shakespeare & Co, in Paris. Invited to the Jane Austen Writers’ Residency in England, she must confront her insecurities to finally fulfill her ambition of becoming a novelist and put an end to wasting her sentimental life.

Thur Jun 12 Paul O’Brien & AWEC Students

7:30pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Music, special event. Adults: $20. Youth: $5. Join singer-songwriter PAUL O’BRIEN and music students from the Annapolis West Education Centre for a very special night of music and stories!

New Events after this week (posters)

Sat Jun 14 Emergency First Aid with AED and adult CPR

9 am – 5 pm Bear River & Area Community Health Clinic 1112 River Road, Bear River. $110pp call 902-247-0967 to register.

Sun Jun 15 Classical Concert – Conundrum Duo

3pm St. Luke’s Anglican, 340 St. George St. Annapolis Royal $20 pp

Thur Jun 19 Sensemaking in a polarized world

7 – 9:30pm Sissiboo Coffee Roaster, Bear River. How to think and talk better across the divides. Struggling with how to talk about and through difficult topics? Come learn some tips for how to talk and listen better. More at https://tinyurl.com/9pc8wnms

Sat Jun 21 Yard Sale fundraiser

9 am – 2 pm Smith’s Cove Baptist Church, 29 Old Post Road, Smiths Cove

Tue Jun 24 "Maud Lewis Truck" Paint Night Fundraiser

The Admiral Digby Museum is hosting a Maud inspired paint night. Tiffany Barret will lead you in a “Maud Lewis Truck” Paint Night! Space is limited to 20 places, $35 each. All supplies are provided and everyone is welcome! Please call or email to reserve your space. 902-245-6322 admuseum@ns.sympatico.ca

Wed Jun 25 & Jun 29 Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning

7pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film, Hollywood, Action. $11.95 Adults. $7.95 Youth. PG. Ethan Hunt and the IMF team continue their search for the terrifying AI known as the Entity – which has infiltrated intelligence networks all over the globe – with the world’s governments and a mysterious ghost from Ethan’s past on their trail. Joined by new allies and armed with the means to shut the Entity down for good, Hunt is in a race against time to prevent the world as we know it from changing forever.

Thur Jul 4 – 6 Lobster Bash

Fri Jul 4 Jumbo Lobster Comp 5:30 Marina Parking Lot

Fri Jul 4 Delusion Road outdoor concert 7pm Marina Stage

Sat Jul 5 Shucking Demo 11 am Marina Parking Lot

Sat Jul 5 Children’s Costume Contest 12 pm Marina Parking Lot

Sat Jul 5 Excavator Challenge 12pm Digby Marina Parking lot

Sat Jul 5 Washer Toss 12noon Digby Station, 7 Birch Street

Sat Jul 5 & Jul 6 Lobster Trap Building Demo Various times. Marina Parking Lot

Sat Jul 5 Canoe race 4:30 pm

Sat Jul 5 Fish Tub Derby 5:30pm Digby Marina

Sat Jul 5 Survival Suit Competition 6pm Digby Marina

Sat Jul 5 One Night Only Free Concert 7pm Marina Stage

Sat Jul 5 Big Rig Parade of Lights 9:30pm Walmart to Downtown

Sun Jul 6 Blessing of the Fleet 10 am Marina Stage

Sun Jul 6 Show & Shine 10am – 3 pm Water Street.

Sun Jul 6 Lobster Trap Stacking Comp 1pm Marina Parking Lot

Sun Jul 6 Empty and Bait Lobster Traps 2pm Marina Parking Lot

Sun Jul 6 Lobster Crate Run 5:30 pm Marina

Sun Jul 6 Asia & NuGruv 7pm & 10 pm Marina Stage

Wed Jul 9 Materialists

7:30pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film, Hollywood, Romance, Comedy, $11.95 Adult, $7.95 Youth. 14A. Celine Song (Past Lives) directs a film about a young, ambitious New York City matchmaker who finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex.

Sat Aug 2 Chris Ricketts: Sea Shanty Folk Singer

7:30pm Music King's Theatre, Annapolis Royal $25 Adults, $10 Youth. Chris has teamed up with Annapolis Royal’s own LIVIN’ THE DREAM — Ray Balcom and Maurice LeClair — rising stars in the East Coast Sea Shanty scene. Their group Livin’ The Dream have played all over the east this year with even bigger events in 2025. Their high energy filled and comedic banter is extremely entertaining.

Fri Aug 8 – Sun Aug 10 ART

Fri & Sat 7:30pm Sun 3pm. Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal Live Theatre. Adults $25/ Youth $20 ART is a hot-headed, laugh out loud, hilarious look play about subjective art can be, and how differing of opinions can leave people struggling to understand the viewpoints of others. Its razor sharp words and humour start the show with a bang and snowball into a play that will leave you questioning everything you knew about modern art and your opinion about others. ART is a play that leaves audiences buzzing.

Sat Aug 23 Shiny Happy People – A Tribute to R.E.M.

7:30 pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Music. Adults $30.00, Supported $20, Youth: $5.00. King’s Theatre is pleased to present valley musicians Jeff Hennessy, Nicholas D’Amato, Noah Scanlan, Alec Bloch and some special guests in an authentic tribute to R.E.M. that will please both die hard fans and those who only know the hits! Intricate guitar parts, ghostly vocals, driving melodic bass lines, weird and wonderful lyrics…you won’t want to miss this and hear about it later!

Sun Aug 24 Verdi’s La Traviata

3pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Stage to Screen. Opera. $16.95. A beloved mainstay of the repertory, Verdi’s great tragedy stirs the soul and breaks the heart like only opera can. A trio of captivating artists—Lisette Oropesa, Rosa Feola, and Ermonela Jaho—alternate in the touchstone soprano role of Violetta Valéry, the ill-fated Parisian courtesan fighting for love before her time runs out. Tony Award–winning director Michael Mayer conjures a dreamy setting that matches the poetry and passion of the unforgettable score.

Mon Aug 25 – Fri 19 Musical Camp for Youth

All day. King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Theatre workshop. $225+tax. Andrew Morrisey returns for a 4th year to King’s Theatre with his incredibly popular 5-day musical theatre camp! Participants are asked to bring their own snacks, lunch, and beverages.

There will be a Final Performance on Friday August 29 at 3:30pm. All welcome! Register 902-532-7704

Sat Aug 30 Gypsy

7:30pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Tribute. $40 Adults. $10 Youth The “Gypsy” Fleetwood Mac experience is a truly authentic representation of this multiple award-winning groups very best songs of all time, including Stevie Nicks duets with Don Henley and Tom Petty. Their spectacular show repertoire includes; “Dreams, Go your Own Way, Rhiannon, Don’t Stop, The Chain,” and many more fan favourite

Regular Events (posters)

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

ANNAPOLIS ROYAL

NS Walking Group, Wednesdays 10am. Market Square
Writer’s Gathering, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 3 – 5pm. Mad Hatter Bar.
Farmers’ and Traders’ market Saturdays 9am – noon Legion.
Celtic Vibes Thursdays 2:30 Taproom

BEAR RIVER, SMITHS COVE, DEEP BROOK

Bear River Night Markets every second Wednesday 4 – 7pm Bear River Waterfront. June 4 to Oct 8.
Muddy Duck Yoga Mon – Thurs 9:30 – 10:45 am $12 Oakdene Centre, Bear River
Smith’s Cove Fire Dept breakfasts Saturdays May 17, June 21, July 05, August 16, Sept 20. 7:30 – 10 am Adults $15
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
Bear River Breakfasts. First Saturday of each month. 7am-10am. Adults $15, kids 5-12 $7.50, 0-5 years free.
Smiths Cove Fire Dept Coffee Mornings Thursdays 9:30-11:30am 43 North Old Post Road, Smith’s Cove. By donation.
Deep Brook Farmers & Crafters Market Sundays 11 - 2pm Lions Hall, 948 Hwy 1 Deep Brook

Regular events in DEEP BOOK / CORNWALLIS

Dart Club Sunday afternoons from 2pm Sept to May. Felker Hall, Cornwallis.
Keep Fit & Healthy Classes Mondays, Wed & Fridays 8:45 – 9:45 am 902-376-2055
Line Dancing, Felker Hall, Cornwallis, Mondays & Fridays 10-11am $5 per class. 902-249-0609
Hatha Yoga Mondays 11:30 – 12:45 Sridhara 250-228-3848
Zumba Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm Felker Hall Cornwallis $5pp 902-532-7736
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Wed 8am Maritza 902-247-1473
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

Coffee & Conversation at the Museum Every Tuesday 10-2 from June 10th till September 23rd.As a community museum we'd love to get your input on what you want from us. Visit the museum and have a conversation with the Curator and museum volunteers. Learn about us and consider if you also might like to become a volunteer. All are welcome, we support inclusivity! Coffee, Tea and treats will be served. admuseum@ns.sympatico.ca 902-245-6322
Climbing Wall Tues and Thurs 5 – 8pm Digby Curling Centre, 27 Shreve str. $5pp
Pickleball (June) Tues 9 – 12noon; 5 – 8 pm. Thurs 5 – 8 pm. $10 court/hr. Reserve a court. Digby Curling Centre, 27 Shreve St. DARC.
Farmers & Artisans Markets Fridays & Sundays 10 am – 3 pm. May 30 – Sept 28. Admiral’s Walk, Digby
Spring Story Time Friday’s 10:30 – 11 am Digby Library
Sole Sisters (Grades 5 – 7) Mondays and Tuesdays. Pickleball, Skateboarding, Golf, Volleyball, Soccer, Climbing wall. Weekly Program May 5 to Jun 9. Digby. DARC 902-245-4344.
Conversation Circles Wednesdays 6 – 7 pm (EAL Support). NSCC Digby learning Centre.
Crafter Noons Fridays 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

Weymouth Teas Thursdays 2 – 4pm at St. Joseph’s Church Hall, Weymouth. Call 902-837-6102 to host a tea for your charity.
Music on the Sissiboo Free outdoor concerts July and August Fridays 7 – 8:30 pm. Sissiboo Landing. 50/50. BBQ. Bring your blanket or a lawn chair
Youth Makers every other Tuesday 3:30 – 5:30 at SMBA Art Room for 12 – 18 year olds.
A Crafty Afternoon Tuesdays, 1 to 4 p.m. 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.

• Happy Hour every day 5pm-7pm and all day Sunday.

• Karaoke with Woody Every other Saturday 7-11pm with Pub Grub.

• Karaoke with Lady Heidi Every Friday 7-11pm and Sunday 3 – 7pm with Pub Grub.

• Meat Draw approx.. every 6 weeks

After School Program Mon to Fridays 2-5:30pm W. Consolidated School Register with DARC $12 per child/day Sept 2024-Jun 2025
Weymouth Waterfront Development Committee (WWDC) meets third Wednesday 1:30 at Sissiboo Landing, email sissiboolanding@gmail.com

Regular events in CLARE

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