Weekly Events Update, May 22, 2025

Eleanor Johnson
1 day ago
8 min read

Musical line-ups have been posted for Bear River Night Markets (Wednesdays June to October) and Music on the Sissiboo (Fridays starting in July).

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

This Week's Events (May 22 - May 29) (posters)

Weymouth Library May Exhibition: The Gifts of Mother Earth

Debbie LeBlanc Kilpatrick is an Acadian artist from Clare. She started painting as a young girl. As she has grown as an artist, she has developed a style which captures the beauty of the land and sea.

Digby Library May Exhibition: Hika’s Folk Art

This exhibit offers folk art paintings on canvas and wood, featuring a variety of animals by artist Hika Wagner. The artist has been painting since 2001 on driftwood, canvas, rocks, and buoys. She mostly paints animals and her favourite subjects are cats.

Thur May 22 – May 30 Games for 55+

Thur May 22 Skip-Bo Digby Curling Centre 1 – 4pm

Fri May 23 Bowling Wilson’s Bowling Centre 1 – 3pm

Mon May 26 Cribbage Westport Community Hall 10:30 – 3pm

Tues May 27 Auction 45s Digby Curling Centre 1 – 4 pm

Wed May 28 Scrabble, Digby Curling Centre 1 – 4 pm

Thur May 29 Washer Toss Digby Station 1 – 4 pm

Fri May 30 Closing Banquet, Digby Curling Centre, 12pm

Registration is $5 per event. Closing Banquet is $10 pp

Thur May 22 Digital Health Care and You (Weymouth)

1 – 2 pm Weymouth Library. Would you like health care at the touch of a button? This program will instruct you on using the YourHealthNS app to access multiple healthcare services. For those without a family doctor, presenters will discuss the Maple app and tele-health options for doctor’s appointments and prescriptions renewals. Register.

Thur May 22, 23, 24 Maud (A play by Hal Theriault)

7:30 pm with matinees on May 10 and 24. At Electric City Centre, 4668 Highway1, Weymouth. Call 902-245-8676 for tickets

Fri May 23 – 25 Clare Community Swap

Drop-off Friday drop off 2 – 7pm, Saturday 8 – 9 am. Pickup Saturday 10am – 2 pm, Sunday 9 am – noon. Arena University Ste. Anne.

Sat May 24 CPR & First Aid Training

9 – 5pm Bear River Community Health Clinic, 1112 River Road, $110 pp. Register 902-247-0967

Sat May 24 Plant Sale

10 am – 1 pm Digby Curling Club, 27 Shreve Street, Digby.

Sat May 24 Digby Community Garden Meet & Greet

2 – 5 pm 91 Church Street, Digby

Sat May 24 Washer Toss

Weymouth Legion. $20pp. 50/50. BBQ

Sat May 24 Trivia – in aid of SMBA Grads

6pm SMBA $60 per team Register

Sat May 24 Susan Aglukark

7:30pm King’s Theatre. Indigenous Live Music. Adult: $50. Youth $15. Susan Aglukark is Canada’s first Inuk artist to win a Juno (4), a Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for lifetime artistic achievement, and she is an officer of the Order of Canada. Susan holds several Honourary Doctorate degrees and has held command performances.

Sat May 24 Honky Tonk Night with Dave Coggins

8pm Weymouth Legion, 24 Back Street, Weymouth. $10 at the door.

Sun May 25 Free Stage Makeup & Wig Workshop

10:30 – 1:30 pm King’s Theatre. Free. Theatre Skills Workshop with Dany Rousseau. In this three-hour session, Dany Rousseau covers basic stage makeup application and wig fastening for all performers. Participants are encouraged to bring their own makeup and/or notebook to take notes. Mirrors will be provided.

Sun May 25 Artists Meet & Greet

1 – 3 pm Sissiboo Coffee Roaster, Bear River

Sun May 25 Ocean with David Attenborough

3 pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Documentary film. $11.95 Adult. $7.95 Youth (under 18). OCEAN WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean. The celebrated broadcaster and filmmaker reveals how his lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. Through spectacular sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests and the open ocean, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing. Stunning, immersive cinematography showcases the wonder of life under the seas and exposes the realities and challenges facing our ocean as never-before-seen, from destructive fishing techniques to mass coral reef bleaching. Yet the story is one of optimism, with Attenborough pointing to inspirational stories from around the world to deliver his greatest message: the ocean can recover to a glory beyond anything anyone alive has ever seen.

Thu May 29 Seniors Games

2 – 4pm Bear River East Baptist Church

New Events after this week (posters)

Sat May 31 Meat Draw

1 – 3pm Weymouth Legion, Back Street, Weymouth. Tickets for sale 1 – 3pm. Draw starts at 3pm

JUNE

Sun Jun 1 Fathers’ Day BBQ

12 – 2pm Digby Curling Center, 27 Shreve Street. By Family Service. Registration required 902-679-9350

Bear River Night Markets every second Wednesday
4 – 7pm Bear River Waterfront.
- Wed Jun 4 – Scott Henderson playing
- Wed Jun 18 - Johnny Mcleod playing
- Wed Jul 2 – Samson Wrote & Anita Cazzola playing
- Wed Jul 16 – Alex Hastie playing
- Wed Jul 30 – High Mileage playing
- Wed Aug 13 – Gleann na Gaelige Ceili Band playing
- Wed Aug 27 – Zakary Miller playing
- Wed Sept 10 – Kim Doolittle playing
- Wed Sep 24 – Compassion Hifi playing
- Wed Oct 8 – CC Grace playing

Wed Jun 4 The Wizard of Oz

7pm Digby Elementary School Tickets $5

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

Sun Jun 22 Beginner Cabin Building Workshop

10 – 4:30 MareGold Centre, Victoria Beach. To reserve your spot or learn more, visit https://www.maregold.com. Early registration is recommended, as spaces are limited.

Sat Jun 28 Irish Mythen

7:30pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Music. $35 Adult. $20 Supported. $15 Youth Irish Mythen is a globally acclaimed artist known for their raw vocal power, magnetic stage presence, and ability to forge deep connections with audiences. Originally from Ireland and now based in Prince Edward Island, Canada, Irish’s career highlights include a JUNO nomination, multiple awards, and performances at iconic venues like the Sydney Opera House and Glastonbury Festival.

Music on the Sissiboo Free outdoor concerts Fridays 7 – 8:30 pm. Sissiboo Landing. 50/50. BBQ. Bring your blanket or a lawn chair

July 4 - Tide & Timbre
July 11 - Bonded Stock
July 18 - The Radiaters
July 25 - Brothers Hill Band
August 1 - Hillbilly Band
August 8 - Doucet
August 15 - One Night Only
August 22 - Capo II with Teri Anderson
August 29 - Ruth Manning & The Prospectors

Fri Jul 25 and Sat 26 Far Out Fest featuring Jimmy Rankin & Others

1280 Second Division Road, Meteghan Station, Clare. Tickets www.faroutfestival.ca

Sat Aug 9 Striped Bass Fishing Tournament

10 am Bear River Waterfront. For questions contact Fred at 902-467-0461

Thur Aug 7 – 10. 30th Anniversary Weymouth Falls Reunion

Weymouth Falls Registration: https://www.weymouthfalls.ca/2025-weymouth-falls-reunion/ Contact hello@weymouthfalls.ca

Aug 18 – 22 DARC Leadership Camp

8:30 am – 4:30 pm Digby Outdoor Rec Center. $125 (+ tax) For ages 18 – 22 Register 902-245-4344

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.
Muddy Duck Yoga Mon – Thurs 9:30 – 10:45 am $2 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
Meat Bingo, Fridays 7pm, Felker Hall, Cornwallis. Door prize, 50/50, game prizes
Breakfast every second Saturday (May 10) 8-10 am $15 adults
Karate (various classes and levels) , Women’s Defense, Weapons Class www.firstcontactkarate.com, 726 Broadway, Cornwallis

Regular events in DIGBY

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.
Makers Nights 6-9pm Every Thursday Weymouth Library
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