Sudbury.com runs a weekly list of things that are going on locally, both in-person and virtual. If you’re planning a performance, festival, class, presentation, exhibit, fundraiser, initiative or other event in Greater Sudbury, send the details to [email protected] so we can spread the word. More local events can also be found on Sudbury.com’s Events Page.
TNO presents Devant le jukebox
Jan. 30-Feb. 1
This year, eight Sudbury authors have drawn inspiration from your favourite love songs to create TNO’s annual community show. A mysterious jukebox comes to life, and one romantic memory follows another in an unusual evening that combines humour, tenderness, theatre, music and… a few dance steps! Devant le jukebox, is the story of an evening or the story of a lifetime. It’s passionate or broken. It’s ardent or platonic. Filial or toxic. It’s love. With a capital A or a small one. The show runs Jan. 30-Feb. 1 at Place des Arts. Purchase tickets online here.
PA Day Theatre Camps
Jan. 31
Exploration and fun are the key words for YES Theatre’s PA Day Theatre Camps for youth ages eight to 12 years old. Four full-day Theatre Camps will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the following dates: Friday, Jan. 31; Friday, March 7; Monday, March 31 and Friday, June 6. 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. 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.
Pond Hockey Festival on the Rock
Jan. 31-Feb. 1
The Pond Hockey Festival on the Rock returns Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 this year. This annual event brings together hockey enthusiasts from all over for a weekend of fun and competition on the ice. The festival will feature tournaments for multiple divisions, food & beverage vendors, and a variety of other entertainment options. Sadly due to factors beyond organizers’ control, the festival will not be able to return to Ramsey Lake this winter. That being said, the game must go on. The team at Northern Hockey Academy has stepped up in a big way and made ice time available for our event. Also, the festival will be using one of Sudbury’s best outdoor rinks to keep true to that outdoor hockey experience going. Visit the festival’s website for more information.
Onaping Falls Winter Carnival
Jan. 31-Feb. 2
Enjoy a weekend of family fun for all ages from Friday, Jan. 31 to Sunday, Feb. 2 in Onaping Falls. “We are the longest running winter carnival in the region,” said the Facebook event page. Adult carnival buttons are $5 each and include a raffle draw for cash prizes. Youth buttons (17 & under) are only $3 each and include entry into prize basket draws. Carnival buttons go on sale Jan. 15 at local businesses.
The Foodshed Project presents: 'Modified: A Food Lover's Journey into GMOs'
Feb. 5
You can catch a screening of the documentary Modified: A Food Lover's Journey into GMOs on Feb 5 at the Indie Cinema, all to raise money for the The Foodshed Project, a volunteer-run organization dedicated to the local food system in Greater Sudbury.
As a special perk, attendees can enjoy 15 per cent off their bill at Knowhere Public House (130 Elm St.) on Feb. 5 from 5 p.m until close (with proof of ticket purchase).
Doors open at 7 p.m and tickets are $20, or $18 for seniors/students. You can find more information or purchase tickets by clicking here.
NLFB presents Karaoke City Maniacs
Feb. 8
NLFB is turning up the volume with a fundraising event, unlike anything Sudbury has seen before. Karaoke City Maniacs, a live band karaoke experience, will take place on Saturday, Feb. 8 at Knox Hall. This unique event invites attendees to step into the spotlight, backed by NLFB alumni and Sudbury’s own Hot Dog, to perform their favourite hits on a true rock star stage. Whether you’re a seasoned karaoke pro, or just looking to let loose, this is your chance to shine in a high-energy, interactive musical experience. Proceeds from this event will directly support NLFB's mission to bring music, arts, and culture to the Sudbury community. The show runs in the Upper Hall at Knox Hall at 8 p.m. Feb. 8. Song sign-up begins immediately - first come, first served. Tickets cost $10 in advance and $15 at the door.
Seedy Sunday
Feb. 9
Seedy Sunday, the popular seed buying and swapping event, will have an earlier date and new venue in 2025. The event will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 9 at Collège Boréal. As always, gardeners are encouraged to bring their own saved seeds to swap with others. Seed swap participants are encouraged to label the seeds by variety, year saved, and, if possible, the original source. Donations of local seeds are welcome, with the seeds to be given out by donation at the event. Seed donations can be dropped off at Seasons Pharmacy and Culinaria, 815 Lorne St., where volunteers will sort and package them. Workshop plans include basic and advanced seed saving with Peggy Baillie from Three Forks Farms and a talk on “Tending the Six-Month Northern Garden” with long-time local food gardener, Ron Lewis.
YES Theatre presents Groundhog Day: The Musical
Feb. 14 to March 9
"Groundhog Day: The Musical" brings the beloved 1993 film to life on stage with infectious energy and heart. Follow the journey of Phil Connors, a jaded weatherman trapped in a time loop, reliving Groundhog Day over and over. Purchase tickets online here.
SSO presents Symphonic Chocolates
Feb. 14
Place des Arts, the Sudbury Symphony Orchestra and Sudbury Symphony Music Conservatory will host Symphonic Chocolates Feb. 14, a fundraiser that takes your senses on a delicious journey. The event is centred around a unique Symphonic Chocolates concert featuring a piece of music specifically composed to be paired with four different chocolates. Sudbury-based artisanal chocolatier Delicate Delights has partnered with the SSO to provide a quartet of freshly handcrafted chocolates for each attendee to enjoy with the music. Delicate Delights chocolates are composed using organic ingredients and lactose-free cream, resulting in truffles that are good for the mind, body and soul.The concert also includes works by Morricone, Elgar, Nino Rota, and other masters of the romantic mood. For tickets, visit sudburysymphony.com or phone 705-673-1280. Each $100 ticket includes a $50 charitable donation, eligible for a tax receipt.
Art Gallery of Sudbury exhibitions
Ongoing
The Art Gallery of Sudbury’s current exhibition is entitled Recent Donations to the Collections. This exhibition, a selected preview, offers a quick sneak peek at some wonderful recent donations from Robert Achtemichuk, Mary Gordon, Elizabeth Holmes, Don Kuyek, Ron Langin, Luc Robert and Lauren Vary, among others. It runs at the gallery’s temporary site at 174 Elgin St. until March. 1. The gallery also has two off-site exhibitions: Amanda Perry at the Laughing Buddha until April 14 and Laurie J. Cochrane at Pinchman’s until April 28. 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.