Welcome to another beautiful weekend in Saint John! Whether you’re looking to catch some live music, cheer on the Sea Dogs, or enjoy a night out with friends, there’s plenty happening in the city from October 9th to the 16th. Don’t forget to check out our full list of events at Saint John Daily Events.

Live Music & Theatre

Get ready for an incredible week of performances! Kick things off on Friday, October 9th, with Joel Miller & Friends at the BMO Studio Theatre, or enjoy Live Jazz Fridays at Trinity Galleries. If you’re looking for a mix of tunes and drinks, check out MIX Live Music and Cocktails.

Over at the Imperial Theatre, the lineup is stacked. Celebrate the weekend with Solitary Man: Celebrating the Music of Neil Diamond on October 10th. Mid-week, catch four-time JUNO Award winners The Sheepdogs on October 14th. For a good laugh, don’t miss the God Is A Scottish Drag Queen Halloween Spook-tacular on October 15th, followed by the enchanting Loreena McKennitt: The Mask and Mirror on October 16th.

Looking for a scare? Deepest Fears: Ghost Stories hits the Masonic Temple on October 15th.

Sports & Action

Hockey fans, it’s a busy weekend at TD Station! Cheer on the Saint John Sea Dogs as they face the Huskies De Rouyn-Noranda on Friday night. The action continues Saturday afternoon against the Charlottetown Islanders, and wraps up on Thanksgiving Monday against the Voltigeurs De Drummondville.

Food, Drink & Nightlife

Start your Saturday morning right at The Saturday Bakery pop-up at East Coast Bistro. If you’re single and ready to mingle, try the 15FirstDates Speed Dating event at Five and Dime on Friday.

For those who love to sing, R-Bar is hosting Saturday Early Karaoke and Early Sunday Karaoke. If drag is more your style, head to Wasted Day Brewing for Darkside on Saturday night.

Mid-week cravings? Hit up Happy Hour @ Britt’s or their Southern Chicken Wednesday. You can also showcase your talent at the Open Mic Night at O’Leary’s Pub, or catch Sarahtonein there on Thursday. Don’t forget Beer Bread’s Thursdays with Live Music!

Community & Causes

This week features several important community events. The City of Saint John sign will be illuminated for multiple causes: Thanksgiving weekend (Orange), DCD Awareness Week (Teal), Workplace Bullying Awareness Week (Pink), Light It Up! For NDEAM (Purple), and Developmental Language Disorder Day (Purple).

Get your hands dirty for a good cause at the Belmont Street Raingarden Planting on October 14th, or give back at the Blood Donor Clinic at the qplex on Thanksgiving Monday. If you’re feeling lucky, head to Exhibition Park for Sunday or Tuesday Bingo!

Note: Quispamsis Town Hall will be CLOSED on Monday, October 12 for Thanksgiving.