Looking for exciting things to do in Saint John this week? We’ve got you covered! From vibrant artisan markets and captivating theatre performances to lively music nights and thrilling hockey games, there’s something for everyone. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the annual Fire Prevention Week open houses, a fantastic family-friendly event!

Arts & Culture

Artisans in the Atrium

Discover unique handmade goodies and gifts from over 20 vendors at the Artisans in the Atrium. This free event welcomes all communities and tourists to Market Square Atrium on Wednesday, October 8th, and Sunday, October 12th, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Cottagers and Indians

Experience the sharp, funny, and heartwarming play Cottagers and Indians by Drew Hayden Taylor. This timely story about a dispute over wild rice explores themes of reconciliation, community, and ownership with wit and warmth. Catch performances at The BMO Studio Theatre on October 10th and 11th at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $35, with student tickets available for $20.

Bear Grease

Don’t miss Bear Grease the Musical at the Imperial Theatre on Saturday, October 11th, at 7:30 PM. This all-Indigenous, laugh-out-loud musical reimagines the iconic Grease through a contemporary Native lens, blending powwow-step, hip hop, and native humor with vibrant dance and bold storytelling. Tickets are $60 for adults and $55 for members.

Rust & Refined Launch Party & Pop Up

Celebrate two months of Rust & Refined at their launch party and pop-up event at Five and Dime on Saturday, October 11th, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Enjoy a drink, shop the racks, and take advantage of their ‘pay now, pick up later’ option. This is a free event!

Live Music & Entertainment

Open Mic Night at O’Leary’s Pub

Join Brent Mason and Aaron Gunn for Open Mic Night at O’Leary’s Pub, Saint John’s oldest Irish pub, on Wednesday, October 8th, from 8:00 PM to midnight. Enjoy an evening of local talent, music, and East Coast charm. There’s no cover charge, and it’s a 19+ event.

Beer Bread’s 5,6,7,10 Thursdays with Live Music

Head to Beer Bread on Thursday, October 9th, for their 5,6,7,10 Thursdays with Live Music. Enjoy all-day and all-night happy hour specials, including $5 draught beers, $6 wine, $7 Old Fashioned cocktails, and $10 small bites. Live music by Jamie Wright will be featured from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

Sarahtonein at O’Leary’s Pub

Thursdays just got better with Sarahtonein at O’Leary’s Pub on October 9th, from 9:00 PM to midnight. Sarahtonein brings raw vocals and infectious energy for a night of music, laughs, and East Coast charm. This 19+ event has no cover charge.

Live JAZZ at the Gallery

Immerse yourself in an evening of Live JAZZ at the Gallery every Friday, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, at Trinity Galleries. Feel like you’re in NYC with the best in visual and musical arts Atlantic Canada has to offer. Tickets are $20.

Jennifer Russell Quartet

Enjoy an intimate evening with the Jennifer Russell Quartet at Trinity Galleries on Thursday, October 10th, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Jenn Russell, a talented singer, songwriter, saxophonist, and pianist, brings her big band swing and blues influences to the stage. Tickets are $40.

Sports

Saint John Sea Dogs Hockey

Cheer on the Saint John Sea Dogs at TD Station this week! They face the Rimouski Oceanic on Saturday, October 11th, at 7:00 PM, and the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies on Monday, October 13th, at 3:00 PM.

Community & Family

Fire Prevention Week Open Houses

Celebrate Fire Prevention Week by visiting your local Saint John Fire Station on Wednesday, October 8th, from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Learn about fire safety, meet firefighters, and drop off used batteries for recycling. Open houses are happening at Fire Station #1 (45 Leinster Street), Fire Station #2 (850 Loch Lomond Road), Fire Station #4 (36 Courtenay Avenue), Fire Station #5 (35 Adelaide Street), Fire Station #6 (286 King Street West), and Fire Station #7 (41 Manchester Avenue).

The Saturday Bakery

Start your Saturday with delicious treats from The Saturday Bakery at East Coast Bistro. This weekly pop-up event features a monthly menu of traditional French croissants, nostalgic sweets, sourdough loaves, and more. Pre-order online from Friday at 4:00 PM for Saturday pick-up between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM, or stop by for walk-in orders.

For a full list of events happening in Saint John, visit our Event Page.