Weekly Events Update, May 28 2026

Eleanor Johnson
2 days ago
9 min read

Apologies that last weeks post sent you to the front page of the website not to the newsletter. I am thrilled to see that some of you found your way to the newsletter!

This weekend, the last of May, sees a lot of events, and June opens the summer listing.

All posters are on our website and in Photo Albums on our Facebook page.

This Week's Events (May 28-June 4) (click here for the posters)

May Exhibition at Weymouth Library – Len Dow

Only on until May 30 during open hours. Dow paints with acrylic on canvas. His love of Nova Scotia and fishing boats is represented in this exhibit. This collection is titled La Baie Saint Marie est mon petit coin du monde (1755).

Thurs May 28 Digby Cancer Help Fund AGM

7pm Digby Municipality Office. Everyone is invited.

Fri May 29, 30 and 31. Of Black Cats & Oxen (also June 5, 6 & 7)

Fri & Sat 7:30pm Sun 2pm Trinity Anglican Church Hall, 109 Queen St. Digby. Call 902.250.0284 for more info. A fictional account based on the last 6 months in the life of Maud Lewis. Presented by the MG Players Group. $20 in advance.

Sat May 30 & 31 Digby Home & Lifestyle Expo

Digby Arena, 27 Shreve St. Explore exhibitors featuring home improvement, décor, outdoor living, wellness, community services, and more — all under one roof!

Sat May 30 Yard & Bake Sale

9am-2pm Bear River East Baptist Church. Fundraiser for the Church.

Sat May 30 Multi-family Yard Sale

9am-2pm Vintage Farms, 1002 Langford Rd, Weymouth.

Sat May 30 Country Queens

6:30 for 7:30 Annapolis Royal Legion $35 at the door.

Sat May 30 & Sun May 31 MACBETH

Sat 7:30pm Sun at 3pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Live Community Theatre. Adults $22. A King’s desire to kill innocence ignites a tale of manipulation, ambition, and consequence across distant worlds. An honourable warrior, a coercive wife, and the unweaving of their minds—and Scotia itself—when the choice of regicide is made.

Sat May 30 Belliveau Cove Farmers Market opening

10 am – 2 pm. Saturdays for the season May 30 to Sept 26, 2026.

Sat May 30 W. Fire Dept Open House

1-4pm Weymouth Fire Department Come check out our brand new truck, meet your local firefighters, tour the firehall and apparatus, and enjoy a fun afternoon for the whole family. We’ll also have a FREE BBQ and activities for everyone to enjoy!

Sat May 30 TOPS Tea and Silent Auction

1-3pm Felker Hall, Cornwallis Park

Sat May 30 Live music – One Night Only

8-11pm Weymouth Legion. $10 members, $15 non-members. Pub grub for sale.

Sat May 30 Music Night with Joe Bullerwell and friends

7-9pm Havelock Community Centre fundraiser music night. 50/50 rappie pie - hot dogs

Freewill Donation

Sun May 31 Community Market

10:30-3:30pm Digby Legion, 92 Mount Str. support Ukrainians, new business, small business, and newcomers to the area.

Sun May 31 Opening Concert at Digby Market

12 – 2pm Admiral’s Walk, Digby. Band – Livin’ The Dream

Sun May 31 Classical Concerts at St. Luke’s Anglican

3pm St. Luke’s Church, 340 St. George Str. Annapolis Royal. Heidi Fewster, piano plays Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt. Series Fundraiser. $30

JUNE

Tue Jun 2 Photo Management 101

6-7pm Meteghan Library It's always a good idea to have your photos saved in case something happens to your device. Learn how to upload photos and videos from your device to a computer to the cloud. How to organize them, how to keep them safe, and how to upload them to social media.

Wed Jun 3 Bear River Night market commences

4-8pm Waterfront, Bear River.

Wed Jun 3 Waterwalker Film Festival

7-9pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film, Adults $11.95. Films: The Water Still Flows, Streamers, Steamers & Struggles on the Krka, Paddling Tu DesDes, Between the Lines, The Shape of Cedar, Something in the Water, Packraft Paradise, The Smoke that Thunders. This is a 2-hour event (including intermission) with an inspiring program of 7 short films that will take you deep into the heart of water country. Proudly sponsored by Canoe Annapolis County.

New Events after this week (posters)

Thur Jun 4 Weymouth Teas: St. Joseph’s Church Hello

2 – 4pm St. Joseph’s Church Hall, 17 Weymouth Falls Rd. Weymouth. Free will offering.

Sat Jun 27 Trinity Rose Window Fundraising Concert

3pm Trinity Anglican Church, 109 Queen St. Digby Pay what you can $20 recommended.

July 6 to 10 Summer Camp

At St. Mary’s Bay Academy, run by DARC. Register 902-245-4344 For ages 5-12 $135+HST

Thur Jul 9 Weymouth Teas: St. Joseph’s Church

Thur Jul 16 Weymouth Teas: Digby Cancer Help Fund

Thur Jul 23 Weymouth Teas: Weymouth Garden Club

Fri Jul 24 & 25 Far Out Festival

5-11:30pm 1280 Second Division Rd, Clare

Thur Jul 30 Weymouth Teas: Little Library

Thur Aug 6 Weymouth Teas: Gilbert’s Cove Lighthouse

Thur Aug 13 Weymouth Teas: St. Peter's Anglican Church

REGULAR EVENTS (posters)

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

ANNAPOLIS ROYAL

Indoor walking for adults. Every Tuesday and Thursday: 11 am - Noon: Hub Gym
Indoor tai chi: Every Tuesday and Thursday: 9 am: Hub Gym
NS Walking Group Every Wednesday: 10 am: Market Square:. All welcome.
Saturday Morning Improv Saturdays 10:30 – 12:30 Annapolis Royal Library Ages 9-14 ( Jun 6)
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.
Farmers’ & Traders’ market: Saturdays 9am – 12pm, The Market Square, 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, CLEMENTSVALE

Smith’s Cove Fire Dept Breakfasts Saturdays
Jun 20, Jul 11, Aug 22, Sep 19. 7:30-10am Adults $15.
Community Gospel Service Sunday at 7pm, Clementsvale Gospel Hall, 295 Quarry Rd, Clementsvale. All welcome.
Bear River Fire Dept Breakfasts 2026 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 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 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

Music on the Promenade Wednesdays and Fridays June 10 to August 5 @ 6-8pm, August 12 to 28 @ 5:30-7pm
Digby Farmers' and Artisans' Market: Fridays and Sundays, 10-3, weather permitting, along Admiral's Walk, downtown Digby, May 29 - Oct. 4. Where community meets creativity. Come discover what your neighbours are growing, crafting, and baking.
Coffee & Conversation Tuesdays 10am – 2pm Admiral Digby Museum, 95 Montague Rd, Digby. Coffee, tea & treats will be served. The most important people at the museum, are you!
Jam Night Open Mic Tuesdays 7-10pm Digby Legion $3
Baby & Toddler Playgroup Fridays May 29, Jun 12 10:30-11:30 Digby Library Families with young kids can come to the library to play with their friends or to make new friends!
Spring Preschool Storytime Fri Jun 5, 19, 10:30-11am Digby Library Young children and their caregivers can come and enjoy stories, songs, and activities at the library.
In-line skate nights Mondays 7-8pm Digby Arena Starting Apr 20. FREE LIMITED inline skates, helmets & pads available for adults + children. Prefer your own gear? Bring it along! All skill levels .
Adults at Play Sundays Digby Regional High School gym. Recreational Pickleball 10-11:50am Adult (18+) open, all levels. Volleyball 12noon-1:50pm Adult (18+) open, all levels. DARC.
Recreational Youth Ball Hockey Tuesdays Digby Arena Registration required DARC 902-245-4344
603 Army cadets Thurs 6:45-9pm, Digby Elementary school, 63 Shreve Street. Ages 12-18. 603army@cadets.gc.ca
RUDOLF STEINER READING GROUP Sundays, 11am to 2pm in Barton Hwy 101. A reading and discussion of "The Spiritual Hierarchies and the Physical World - zodiac, planets and cosmos " The Collected Works of Rudolf Steiner. Contact Shirley 902-837-1030 email bello.bees@gmail.com
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.
Family Centre: Crafting Together, Prenatal, Home Alone, Baby & Me, Amped Up, Social Time, Play & Grow 3-5, Toddler Time, Ready, Set, Bake (Gr p-3), Kids’ Cooking Club (Gr 4-6), Cooking Class (Gr 7-12), Get messy sensory (Gr P-3), Crafting (Gr P-3), Youth drop-in (Gr 7-12). 902-245-2300.
Science Club Thursdays ( Jun 18) 3 – 4 pm Children aged 7-11 can explore the wonders of science through exciting, themed experiments and activities.
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.
RUDOLF STEINER READING GROUP Sundays, 11am to 2pm in Barton Hwy 101. A reading and discussion of "The Spiritual Hierarchies and the Physical World - zodiac, planets and cosmos " The Collected Works of Rudolf Steiner. Contact Shirley 902-837-1030 email 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.

Regular events in WEYMOUTH

Soul Connections Every 3rd Wednesday 10am Weymouth Library community room. Ladies bible study group
Chair Yoga Mondays 10 – 11:15 St. Joseph’s Church Hall, Weymouth. DARC
Open Gym Saturdays 10-11 am Basketball /pickleball 11 am – 1 pm. Open gym Sundays 10 am – 12 pm St. Mary’s Bay Academy. See DARC FaceBook page for schedules.
Weymouth Makers Night (last one June 11) 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. (Jun 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) 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 (May 2026)
- Bingo 6 – 9:30pm (Tues May 12, 19, 26)
- Darts 6:30pm $2 pp. (Wed May 20, 27)
- Jam night 7 – 9pm, (Thurs May 7, 14, 21, 28)
- Chase the Ace 6-9pm (Fri May 8, 15, 22, 29)
- Afternoon Karaoke 2 – 6pm (May 10, 17, 24, 31)
- Karaoke 7-11pm (Sat May 9, 15, 16, 23, 29)
- Live band May 30 (8-11pm) Band One Night Only

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

Regular events in CLARE

Belliveau Cove Farmers Market. Saturdays 10 am – 2 pm. Open May 30 to Sept 26, 2026.
Little Brook Public Market Thurs to Sun 10-3 Seaside Bowling Lanes and Lounge, 960 Hwy #1, Clare, 902-308-1033
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