Featured Events in Saint John in February, 2025 (July Updated)

Signal Hill is making their way off of the Rock and into the Port City to deliver you all a show stopping night of musical performance. Dubbed Atlantic Canadas number one show band, Signal Hill always delivers a great night of music. This is their only Port City show so be sure to get your tickets now to see these legends of the Atlantic Canadian music scene live. Information Source: Antler Entertainment | eventbrite

Welcome to the 2025 Winter Junior Centralettes Dance Clinic! COME DANCE WITH US! You will learn and dance a routine with CENTRALETTES and experience what it's like to be on the team! WHEN: Clinic - Sunday February 2nd, 2025 Performance Date - Saturday February 8th, 2025 at the Lake Central Dance Invitational! WHERE: Clinic - Lake Central High School - Enter Door B Performance - Lake Central High School Gym (more details in follow up emails) TIMES: Preschool - 8th grade Check in: 8:30am Clinic time: 9:00am - 11:00am Parent Show in Gym - 11:00am COST: $40 per dancer which includes instruction with the Centralettes, a T-shirt, and emailed videos so your dancer can practice! DEADLINE: Deadline to register to receive a T-shirt is Wednesday January 22nd, 2025. If you are not registered by this date, you will NOT be guaranteed to receive a T-shirt. WHAT TO WEAR: Comfortable clothes - shorts or leggings, t-shirt, gym shoes (no special shoes required). The Centralettes appreciate your support and CAN'T WAIT TO DANCE WITH YOU! Information Source: Lake Central Centralettes | eventbrite

At the heart of this imagined encounter, in 1950, between two titans of historical romance, the meticulous Georgette Heyer and the flamboyant Barbara Cartland, lies an accusation of plagiarism. Where lies the line between creativity and imitation? The setting reflects the stark contrast between the two icons - Heyer’s orderly study, steeped in scholarly research, against Cartland’s lively workspace, brimming with the chaos of dictated novels. From Heyer’s mock fencing sessions with her husband to Cartland’s musings on romance and reincarnation, their opposing personalities come to life, as they seek to find weaknesses in the other’s armour before that deadliest of encounters – afternoon tea with biscuits, When the two meet, polite pleasantries quickly give way to sharp exchanges. Heyer presents a compelling case for plagiarism, pointing out uncanny similarities between their works, down to the exact phrases that define the Regency romance genre. Cartland, ever defiant, defends herself with flamboyant claims and a shrewd understanding of audience desires, until a critical slip forces her into retreat. As the dust settles, both women confront the roles they play in crafting escapist worlds for readers hungry for love and happy endings. Heyer emerges triumphant but conflicted, while Cartland, though bested, remains unapologetic. They both, though, believe that their romances will bring succour to women in a post-war world where traditional roles are under threat. The play, with a mix of drama and comedy, celebrates the enduring allure of romance in a literary showdown - where pens, not swords, decide the victor. Information Source: FreshFest 2025 | eventbrite

Canon Dance House presents: Four Seasons in One Day Join us for a spectacular evening of dazzling Latin ballroom dancing, live vocals, glitzy costumes, and breathtaking lifts as we take you on an unforgettable journey through Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Featuring the incredible Siren Heels a special guest dance company, this show promises a celebration of Dance, Music and artistry that will leave you wanting more! Don’t miss this vibrant display of talent. Information Source: Canon Dance House | eventbrite

PROXIMITY Terry Hatty has lived a life in music, entertaining audiences around Canada and the U.S. for decades. Now that he has returned to his home town, he adds his distinctive voice to a seasoned group of Saint John musicians - Dave Phillips on drums, John Pottle on bass, Huey Lord on keyboards, and Doug Boyer on guitar and sax. PROXIMITY have been busy selecting songs to perform for the fun of it. These include originals that reach back to Terry’s live and recorded work with Ram in the late 1970’s. Other tunes written for his 2008 CD Dream Dogs which was recorded in Toronto are featured in these sets. Lately, John and Terry are writing together and the results have been brought to life with the help of this talented crew, who are well known to Saint John audiences. Pieces by other artists are carefully chosen - for their uniqueness, their story, their spirit - songs that move us. Doors open at 6:30pm Cash bar. Information Source: Water Street Dinner Theatre | eventbrite

DOUBE BILL. The Mourning After written by Mark Brennan An anonymous city. An unnamed era. The Occupation has ended. But before life can return to normal, some scores have to be settled. The Mourning After is a tense, sometimes darkly comic, portrayal of the aftermath of war; and how peace time isn't always everything that it is cracked up to be. Cube, Three Walls written by David Donovan Four friends reunite for a dinner party as chaos and hilarity ensue. Charlie and Peter are doing their best to be the hosts with the most. But Charlie keeps worrying about Peter relapsing while Peter is concerned about any lingering feelings Charlie has for the man of the hour Andrew. The birthday boy and failing poet Andrew is at an impasse in his life and hopes that reuniting with old friends and former flame Sarah will set his life back on track. Sarah wants to reconnect with her old college friends but worries about upsetting Andrew now that she’s moved on with her life. Classic farce dinner party shenanigans unfold as snippets of canned audience laughter and sitcom sound effects can be heard gradually infiltrating the audience as the group starts to become aware of the artificial nature of their world. Cube, Three Walls is an experimental piece of theatre that combines horror, drama, and comedy to turn a conventional premise into a nightmare. Information Source: FreshFest 2025 | eventbrite

Eigengrau is a play about two debut authors who have written the exact same book and fight over its originality and ownership within the imagined world of their manuscript. It’s a response to the debate around AI, the writers’ strikes and the idea/myth of the sole author. Cecilia (She/Her) is a theatre-maker, composer and writer from the Netherlands. She has studied Directing at Toneelacademie Maastricht and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and is based in London. An earlier version of Eigengrau was written as part of her master’s degree. Information Source: FreshFest 2025 | eventbrite

Paint and Sip at Fusion East Taproom. Join us for a fun-filled evening of painting and laughter at Fusion East Taproom in Saint John, NB. Whether you're an experienced artist or a beginner, this event is perfect for all skill levels. Grab a paintbrush, unleash your inner Picasso and create beautiful art! Love is in the Air - Grab your bestie or your significant other to create a partner painting! Each person will complete their own painting as part of a set. Hang them together as a set or separately in your own homes. It's a fun way to remind each other of how much you care about them even when you're apart. No experience necessary. You will be surprised what you can create in a supportive environment. Difficulty level: Easy/Beginner Please note a ticket is required for each participant. Information Source: Teresa | eventbrite