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SPG presents Alice by Heart
June 5-7
Sudbury Performance Group’s NOVA Program is bringing Alice by Heart to stage! A one act, 90-minute musical, inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Set during the London Blitz of WWII, Alice takes shelter in an underground tube station where she finds her childhood best friend has contracted tuberculosis. Alice encourages him to step away from reality and join her in their favourite story: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Other people taking refuge in the tube station become characters from the book, and Alice goes on a journey of grief, love, and self discovery. From the Tony® and Grammy® award-winning creators of Spring Awakening, Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik, and co-written by Jessie Nelson (Waitress). The show runs June 5-7 at Thorneloe University theatre. Purchase tickets online here.
YES Theatre PA Day camp
June 6
Exploration and fun are the key words for YES Theatre’s PA Day Theatre Camps for youth ages eight to 12. The program includes collaborative activities and games designed to build imagination, confidence and creative expression. Students will enjoy learning drama fundamentals such as role-playing, tableaux and stage blocking. Character work and story-telling activities building on the theme of Relationships and Respect will challenge students to think critically and creatively. The instructor for the June 6 PA Day Theatre Camp will be Holli Ward who also leads our Saturday morning Musical Theatre classes. Enrolment is limited to 20 students per camp. The cost is $70 per day (includes HST) for a child’s first PA Day camp in the school year – $65 for each additional camp. After-care until 5 p.m. is available upon request for an additional $10 per day. For more information, including registration form, visit yestheatre.com/march-break-pa-day-camps. To register, email completed forms to education director Ralph McIntosh at [email protected]. An online payment link will be provided upon receipt of the forms.
Grace United Spring Fair
June 7
Visit Grace United Church, 1520 Bancroft Dr., for the Spring Fair. You’ll find books, perennial plants, baking, used goods, a barbecue, chili and fresh lemonade. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Capreol Grow Together Festival
June 7
The Grow Together Festival returns to Capreol on June 7 on the grounds of the Northern Ontario Railroad Museum and Heritage Centre. The event features local vendors, guest speakers and activities aimed at inspiring and educating attendees about sustainability and wellness. Organized by the museum alongside reThink Green, the festival will be held June 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the NORMHC grounds, 26 Bloor St., in Capreol. Events include interactive workshops, vendors and artisans, children’s activities and a community yard sale. Admission to the Grow Together Festival is free, all ages welcome. GOVA Transit is offering free rides to and from the event on June 7. Simply board a city bus and inform the driver you are travelling to the festival in Capreol.
Sudbury Youth Orchestra presents “The Magical Music of Disney”
June 8
On June 8, Sudbury Youth Orchestra presents “The Magical Music of Disney,” inviting guests to “experience the wonder, the magic and the melodies that defined our childhood”. Start time is 7 p.m. at St. Peter’s United Church, 203 York St. Admission is by donation.
No Strings Attached Spring Concert
June 8
The No Strings Attached Community Band welcomes everyone to their spring concert, entitled “An Afternoon at the Movies”, featuring special guests 4Ever Plaid, a barbershop quartet. Enjoy a variety of medleys of movie music from such films as “Lord of the Rings”, “Beauty and the Beast”, “The Lion King”, “How to Train your Dragon” and more. The show is Sunday, June 8 starting at 2 p.m. in the McKellar Auditorium at Lockerby Composite School, 1391 Ramsey View Court. Admission fee is pay what you can.
Let’s Talk Drugs: Spotlight on Alcohol, Cannabis and Nicotine
June 9
How do you talk to your kids about drugs, alcohol and vaping? Start by being part of the dialogue when Rainbow District School Board partners with Drug Free Kids Canada to host a session for parents/guardians June 9. “Let’s Talk Drugs: Spotlight on Alcohol, Cannabis and Nicotine” will take place from 5-7 p.m. in the Auditorium at Lockerby Composite School. The presentation will be livestreamed to Espanola High School and Manitoulin Secondary School. A light meal will be provided at all locations. Click here to register by June 1. Capacity is limited. The presentation will focus on why youth use substances, statistics, key terms, impact on the brain, health risks and costs. The presentation is geared to parents/guardians of students in Grades 6 to 12, but everyone is welcome.
YES Theatre presents The Music of Fleetwood Mac
June 10 to July 12
YES Theatre presents “Never Break The Chain:The Music of Fleetwood Mac,” a new concert orchestrated by the same team that brought you “Forever and For Always” and “Here Comes The Sun.” Featuring their iconic hits like “The Chain” and “Dreams,” get ready to relive the music and the drama-from one of the best-selling bands of all time, Fleetwood Mac. The show runs at the Refettorio on Durham Street from June 10 to July 12. Purchase tickets online here.
Flour Mill Community Garden Green Collar Days
June 4, 11 and 12
Organizations can enjoy a team-building experience while contributing to a local educational food opportunities and environmental sustainability with reThink Green’s new Green Collar Days program. As the Flour Mill Community Farm, which is operated by reThink Green, prepares for another growing season, local organizations are invited to be part of the effort with the new hands-on team growth experience called Green Collar Days. To help local organizations learn if Green Collar Days is the right experience for their teams, reThink Green is hosting educational work-bee days on June 4 and June 11 from 4-6 p.m. A community planting day will be held June 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For those interested in scheduling a Green Collar Day for their organization or want to know more about volunteering, visit the Flour Mill Community Farm’s website, reThinkgreen.ca, contact the farm by phone at (249) 878-5309 or follow them on social media for upcoming dates and opportunities.
Biggest Little Theatre Company presents “Midsummer/Jersey”
June 12-14
The Biggest Little Theatre Company (BLTC), known for nurturing youth in theatre, has announced its first-ever community theatre production. “Midsummer/Jersey” by Ken Ludwig runs June 12–14 at 7 p.m. at their home at 2891 Martin Rd. in Blezard Valley. This modern-day mashup of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream and the outrageous antics of the Jersey Shore brings love, laughs, and hair gel to new theatrical heights. Set on the boardwalk of a seaside town in modern-day New Jersey, this fast-paced comedy follows four young lovers, a lively crew of beauticians, and a gaggle of mischievous fairies— all in a tangle of enchantment and mayhem. This production is especially meaningful for BLTC, as it marks its first show, inviting its directors, parents, alumni and older students to join the spotlight. Tickets are just $15 and available now at www.bltcsudbury.com. All proceeds support free youth theatre programming and help BLTC continue to grow and offer more opportunities for Sudbury’s creative community. There will also be pay-what-you-can tickets available for the Saturday evening performance! The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and seating is first-come, first serve! Come out for a night of big laughs, big drama, and even bigger hair — and support local theatre while you’re at it.
Queer North Film Festival
June 12-15
Queer North Film Festival has become one of the largest LGBTQ-themed film festivals in Ontario, and is currently the only queer film festival in Northern Ontario. Queer North celebrates the diversity of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and two-spirited communities through quality cinema. In this our ninth edition, Queer North spans four days in June drawing attendees for an in-person in-theatre festival experience with film premieres, artists talks and socials that focus squarely on queer-themed films and videos from Canada and around the world. To enhance Queer North Film Festival’s impact, audience and jury awards are an important component. The film festival runs June 12-15 at Sudbury Indie Cinema. Purchase tickets online here.
Les Troubadours concerts
June 13 and June 15
In the spirit of proximity and shared pleasure, Les Troubadours francophone choir invites you to its pre-concert “Les Troubadours dans la Vallée” on June 13 at Paroisse Notre-Dame du Rosaire in Blezard Valley. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. A second concert, “Quand Les Troubadours chantent!”, takes place at 2:30 p.m. June 15 at Paroisse Sainte-Anne-des-Pins. This concert is an intergenerational celebration of choral music, blending tradition and novelty, for the enjoyment of all. Purchase tickets through the La Slague website.
Ontario 55+ games pickleball tournament qualifier
June 14-15
Ontario 55+ games holds its pickleball tournament qualifier June 14-15 at the Lionel E. Lalonde Centre in Azilda. The entry fee is $20. Qualifiers advance to the 55+ Summer Games to be held August 5-7 in Sudbury. Registration closes June 7 or when maximum paid teams per age, gender, team and skill category is reached. Register online here.
Onaping Falls Summerfest
June 21
Celebrate the return of the summer season at Onaping Falls Summerfest on June 21.The eighth annual event will be held at the Dowling Leisure Centre from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Organized by the Onaping Falls Recreation Committee, this “one-day celebration promises fun for all ages with a full lineup of kid friendly attractions, local vendors, and community activities.” From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., a host of children’s activities will be offered, including an inflatable obstacle course, a climbing wall, face painting, glitter tattoos, animal rides and more. Entry to the event is $2. Children under two are free. Access to the children’s attractions will cost you a $5 bracelet fee. Summerfest will also feature a vendor marketplace, which will operate from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees can also enjoy a charity BBQ, a penny table, and a car show. For more information and updates, visit OnapingFallsSummerfest.ca.
St-Jean Sudbury art exhibition
Runs until June 24
A visual art exhibit by francophone youth is being presented next month as part of St-Jean festivities in Sudbury. Centre de santé communautaire du Grand Sudbury, Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon and Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord have partnered on the project for the second year in a row. This collaboration aims to celebrate the emerging talent and creativity of francophone youth. The exhibition will feature artwork created by students in Grades 9 to 12 from École secondaire catholique l’Horizon (Val Caron), École secondaire du Sacré-Cœur (Sudbury), École secondaire Macdonald-Cartier (Sudbury), École secondaire Hanmer (Hanmer) and Collège Notre-Dame (Sudbury). These art pieces showcase a variety of artistic expressions and reflect the diverse perspectives and techniques explored by students. Community members are invited to support the secondary school artists by discovering their work, which will be on display on the main floor of Centre de santé communautaire du Grand Sudbury June 2-24. The health centre is located at 19 Frood Rd. in Sudbury, and is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
GNO exhibit Smooshes, Slabs & Slumps
Runs until June 28
Through ceramic-based work, Pamela Nelson explores material transformation using process as both method and subject. Grounded in the geological and industrial context of Sudbury, the work draws on the region’s deep history of mining and resource extraction — where rock is not only land, but commodity. Nelson’s perspective is gouged out of the apocalyptic rocky landscape of her homeland, leading her to project her personal narrative onto the structure of sculptural materials and industrial processes transposed against geological time. The show runs at GNO in the Place des Arts building until June 28. Learn more online here.
Art Gallery of Sudbury exhibitions
Ongoing
The Art Gallery of Sudbury currently has two off-site exhibitions: Amanda Perry at the Laughing Buddha until June 16 and Kim Fahner at Pinchman’s until July 29, as well as an online exhibition, Creating in Kinngait. Learn more on the gallery’s website.
Perogies and Cabbage Rolls
Mondays to Fridays
Fresh perogies and cabbage rolls are available for pick-up from Monday to Friday at the Ukrainian Seniors’ Centre. Place your order by phoning 705-673-7404.